The Cricketers, Woodford

Gave this another go in recent months. This place seems to be getting quieter by the week, there was absolutely nobody in the public bar in the last few times I've gone in during the week and it is best to go in the saloon bar if you prefer not to be alone, then again that bar seems to be used by single blokes mature who stare into their beer like they are going to dive in it. The little owner is still as unfriendly and miserable as sin but his skinny and lanky son seems much friendlier and taller than him! Maybe their milkman was called Lofty. The other barman is huge like a man mountain but very friendly and polite. Maybe the owner can ask him for tips. This is a good location but doesn't have much going for it at the moment, they don't even cook food at dinner time as the ovens go off at lunch time which is daft in this day and age. The beer I had was alright but quite expensive compared to the George down the road. They got rid of all the sport now and weekends people watch the sport on portable screens.

13 Mar 2015 07:20

The Peldon Rose, Peldon

The 500 years of hospitality must have ended the night I walked in and was not greeted or acknowledged by the miserable buxom spectacled barmaid who served up a fresh pint of vinegar and tutted when I made comment about how undrinkable it was. Not very good first impressions I am afraid.

29 Jul 2014 19:59

The Monkhams Inn, Buckhurst Hill

This is a good pub for a meal and a pint and much better than it was. Often have deals. Best to visit during the day rather then the evening as I found out recently as the undesirables lurk around. The staff are quite friendly. Food seems all prepacked stuff but tasted alright.

16 Apr 2014 04:03