The Sydney Arms, Chelsea

This pub has never been famous for the friendly and welcoming staff but things have taken a turn for the worse. And regular visitors to this pub will be shocked that the service could ever get any worse.....oh but it has. Last night I overheard the manager in a blazing row with a bunch of lads who had clearly come from the neighbouring football pitch. From the sound of these lads they were middle class professionals but he basically barred them because they lowered the tone and told them they were no longer welcome. At one point he was swearing and gesticulating so much my girlfriend asked if we could leave. The food is as slow as it ever was and I've just given up on this place. How many chances can you give a pub to change given the vast range of alternatives in the area.

16 Feb 2010 12:10