The Crown Inn, Puncknowle

I think that the reviewer below should count himself lucky as at least he only spent a couple of minutes in the pub! I went there last Saturday but certainly won't bother coming back.

The landlord/manager had clearly studied hard at the Basil Fawlty School of Management. Blunt and dismissive to staff and customers alike I really wonder why he chooses to work in a country pub where a friendly and open disposition is essential. A question about which ale was least hoppy was met with a disinterested shrug and when I asked for another glass of wine (and apologised) just as he had gone over to the cash register he let out a sigh that reminded me of the old steam trains!

Its a real shame, as the food was fine and the beer was great but unfortunately when you're served by someone so rude and inhospitable it sours the whole experience.

There are lots of nice pubs nearby so don't bother stopping in at this one unless of course you want to see the Fawlty style landlord in action!

4 Sep 2009 11:33