The Fox and Hounds, Carshalton

Have previously worked in this pub - theres now been a change of managment so things should get better. I rather resent the comments about the staff (though I won't say its entirely untrue in some cases... :/ ) Im sure any one who has worked behind a bar on a busy night can know how difficult it is to get everyone served and served in order - especially when everytime you look up from pouring a drink theres a bank of about 20 more faces all staring (or shouting) at you and you have no idea who was there first - its a case of trying to remeber people serving the cloest (or whoever is the pushiest...!) at the quickest speed so no one is waiting too long - though this pub has been badly understaffed during busy nights and this is sometimes just impossible. And surely the blame should also be on the selfish drinker who pushed in front of you... So gives us barmaids a break! (OR a drink! ;) ) As for badly poured guiness - the pump is pretty crud but I personaly always serve my guiness with a smile (literely - I draw a smiley face on it...! :p)

Now I've had my little rant, I think if you give this place a couple more weeks it will really turn around - after 2 weeks the new mangers have made a huge difference and apart from the beer, the place has some great things to offer - theres some great live music every Sunday, and Karaoke on Thursdays. There are a few troublemakers at the busy times but I think thats the case in almost every pub these days. Best time to go is during the afternoons or on a summer evening - the garden is lovely and its peaceful (the road aint THAT busy) - the food is also delicious and good value, as I have always thought even before my employment. Recomend giving this pub a chance when its had time to get on its feet - though without me there it may just not be the same! ;)

27 Jul 2005 16:54