The Sportsman 'Time Well Spent', Mogador

This website is used far too often for negative comments ( myself included ) so credit where it is due and everyone has a different experience wherever they go.
That is why as an ex landlord of over 15 years experience, critical to the last and genuinely refreshed i post my comments.
We visited for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday at 1.30 ( not an ideal time for the trade ) and yes it was busy and yes there were lots of walkers and dogs ( what do you expect ! ) but we were still welcomed, found a table quickly and made comfortable.
It's been a long time since i found a place that looks good, the staff were excellent, chatty, knew their stuff and personable.( Katie was our waitress but other three were equally as attentive ).
Water without asking, an Indian dip whilst waiting and the food arrived within 10 minutes.
Food was excellent, drink was good and toilets spotless.
Sirs, your pub was a breath of fresh of air and many could learn a lot, i am no longer in the trade but will be back, i am not related or have any interest in The Sportsman but wish i did !
Well Done.

12 Apr 2012 19:58

The Shy Horse, Chessington

Not been here for a while but came last Sunday for a family meal which wasn't my choice.
Shocked, Great service by a lady who seemed to do it all ( Sarah i think ) food was better than i expected having experienced Vintage cuisine and a generally well kept pub/restaurant with a decent vibe.
The waitress was one in a million and deserves a well done as too many people (myself included) are all too easy to criticize.
A much better option than The Star which has declined over the past year, give this a try

11 Feb 2012 00:04

The Kings Arms, Epsom

Simply wanted to find out what was happening with this pub, being a local i haven't visited for a while due to previous bad experiences and though about maybe giving it another shot so i decided to look at the Butcher & Barrel website.
Why when i click The Kings Arms link do i get redirected to the KINGSWOOD ARMS ?
Not a great start but will give it a chance when it reopens.

29 Jan 2012 10:23