please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Staff: The Landlord and his staff are courteous and friendly, no problems there at all.
Reception:Every time I've gone in there I've been stared at by the regulars, it's a local pub for local people, they hog the bar even when there are tables available making it almost impossible to get to the bar to get served, nobody moves if you try to get through, very annoying. I've walked out twice because of this. Also, despite the susbstantial floor space, there really aren't enough tables meaning an otherwise spacious pub has nowhere to sit. Another reason to walk out :(
Beer Selection: The beer selection is fine and looked after, a few more real ales wouldn't go amiss, though.
Snacks, Entertainment: There's a dart board which seems to get regular use, there's a pool table in one of the other bars but it always seems to be taken. Good crisps and basic snacks but nothing substantial.
Overall: good staff, few seats, very "local" locals, and the beer slection could be improved.
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Best pub in area. Very friendly.
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excellent pub great Beers and 3 diferent bars adds to the atmosphere. i am slightly biased my wife works behind the Bar
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Not a bad pub. I enjoyed the atmosphere,beer,beer snacks and decoration, however once you decide to use the toilet it is like walking through a magic door which puts you in the red light district,amsterdam. The machines in there offer more sex toys and viagra than real ales on pump. Its ok though i drink lager, but not through a dick-shaped straw.
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i go to this pub about once a month and usually on a friday, the live bands are brilliant but the last two times it's been a bit crap.
I think the atmo is good and people seem freindly enough and they always seem up for a laugh.
The bear in this gaff too is top notch not any of that watered down stuff, a bit dear also but worth it for the quality you get.
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This pub was really good for live bands friday and saturday, but seems lately to have gone down hill slightly, perhaps its due to no smoking? It was always rammed weekends but now you can get to the bar easily, with at least four staff fighting to serve you. Perhaps they could do with some younger bar staff who would give you a smile now and again!!
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gotta say that I have taken my kids to this pub more than once as it's my dads local and I can honestly say that despite a couple of wrong 'uns it's a very friendly place and the beers top notch.
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beermeup.trust me, there are better places to watch the footy than this little hellhole.....glad to see that there is someone else out there with taste, and who doesnt see this pub as "utopia", but thats the small minded arses that regularize the pub
anonymous - 18 Feb 2006 17:36 |
I can't dispute the 'friendly' tag given to this pub seeing as I've been offered coke twice in the toilets by complete strangers here. Alright for watching the footy but thats about it.
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Friendly boozer. Good beer. Good mix of ages. Nice to see that this pub has kept the 3 bar layout. Recommended.
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obviously anyone who has already posted comments on this site has not had the misfortune to find themselves a target of a hate campaign from the regulars of this pub...beware...all is not as it seems as the royal oak
anonymous - 17 Jun 2005 13:27 |
A WARM FREINDLY PUB WELL WORHT A VISIST AND THE BAR STAFF ARE GREAT ASWELL EVERYONE GREETS YOU WITH A SMILE AND THEY HELP IN A LOT OF CHARITY WORK ASWELL IT IS REALLY GREAT!!!!!!
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loads of bar staff,good range of age groups,live entertainment most evenings.and we get drunk there most nights, overall very friendly and a good night out !
Steve - 25 Apr 2004 19:16 |
Excellent pub, very friendly, excellent staff, two successful pool teams, live music at the weekends, 3 great bars.
Royal Oak Pool Champion 2003 - 20 Mar 2004 22:11 |
Nice pub, friendly atmosphere, and most importantly *excellent* beer.
Mark - 12 Mar 2004 19:34 |
A HUGE pub with live bands on a saturday and a good amount of pub sports on a wednesday night including a pool team and darts team. very friendly staff and landlady. also has a football team in a kent league.
twiggy - 22 May 2003 20:40 |
