The Travellers Friend, Woodford Green

Well what a surprise! I visited on Friday as I had heard the previous management had left. I could barely get through the door with the amount of people clambering to the bar. I was greeted with a smile and extremely friendly welcome and it was a pleasure to meet a barmaid that not only looked great but had personality to go with it, something that has never happened here in the past. I usually only stay for an hour but the atmosphere was fantastic and couldn't bring myself to leave. The bell wasn't rung until just before midnight and we were allowed to drink up till 12:30. Again, this is something that never happened in the past. I have to say well done to the new owners. It seems in such a short time they have made the necessary changes that people were crying out for. There is a long way to go but if this is going to continue (and I sincerely hope it does) the pub will be back to its best days. I look forward to next Friday and will probably visit again before!

26 Jan 2014 08:37

The Travellers Friend, Woodford Green

Clare 1970. Have you spoken to the new owners and aired your views? This may be a good starting point as most loyal customers would do this rather than posting cowardly on a website. If you look at the reviews over the last several years you will see a theme that suggests the only problem with the pub was the miserable hags running it. The new owners have been given abuse for not getting rid of them as per the previous posts and yet when they do get rid of them they have the likes of you to deal with. You are not giving these guys a fair crack of the whip and are being wholly unfair and cowardly. I don't know the new owners personally and haven't been in since the hags left (although I will now I know) but I am sure they would appreciate you speaking with them. Either speak with them, give them a chance or drink elsewhere.

23 Jan 2014 14:30