please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
They would like us to call it the Surbiton and Dragon, as in Norbiton and Dragon, but it is still the Waggon and Horses (I suppose the Waggon and Dragon would sound silly).
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Got to agree with daveo, the pub has lost most of its character. Now a souless thai restaurant that has taken the back section and garden of this once great pub. A big shame. Beer is Youngs with now nothing great on tap. What could have been eh?
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Sad but true - the new business model is rubbish.
Like the Thai idea, but popped in twice now and on both occasions
'There's a problem with the oven and we can't do English food'
Sounds like you need a new oven...?
Also serving pints with well over 2 inches of head on them. Asked for a top up on one and got looked at like I was an alien. I explained that the head was more than I was happy with
'That's how it came out of the tap'....
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Expensive, but a nice pub. Clean, friendly and i've always found the beer to be decent.
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Final pub for my Sunday Surbiton trip, the Waggon & Horses is a disappointing Young's house. Youngs Bitter & Special & St Austell Tribute was the ale selection. The interior was ok. But with an uninspiring drinks range, this is worth giving a miss.
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Met friends in the Wagon the other weekend. The usual Youngs stuff on pump with the usual lagers on the tap. Yawn.
Atmosphere is still good in this pub as there are the usual nice bunch of people but watch out for the worldly wise 'jobs-worth' dark haired bloke behind the bar who likes to tell everyone what they can and cant do every five minutes (irritating).
They do need to bring in more guest ales and bring back the ciders they once used to have, Addlestones etc then I am sure this pub will return to the best in Surbiton once again. The food was very good so if you are thinking of eating here I would recommend it as a good place.
FF
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Been years since I've been here which was before the refurb. So now we have a at front a large bar area with high chairs round cask-tables all set far back from the bar, presumably to put folk off from standing at the bar. With a "bar" like beige and brown decor but insufficient light to read. Big telly installed but not on on a Sunday afternoon when there was F A Cup football available. There's a small seated area separated off for eating to the right and much more of that to the rear. Background music was on but no sign of fruit machines. Not really a boozer then but ok for a quite-ish pint. No parking now, but there are a few roadside spaces round the corner in Beaufort Rd but they have restrictions.
Yongs Ales (Ordinary, Special, Winter Warmer) and Twickenham Original as a guest, which was in good nick.
Overall not bad, but not convenient for a visitor to the area.
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Been back a few times since the refurb for a drink but only tried the food on Sunday, Really impressed! We all had roasts and they were spot on...the staff were clearly busy but all seemed happy and friendly which makes a difference. Will definately be going back for more!!!
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Great pub had Sunday lunch with the family and we were really well looked after by the young girl waiting on our table. The wine was really good value for money and the food was excellent. Went back last night for the quiz with some friends and had a great burger with a few pints. Lets hope it stays this good.
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Don't know what all the fuss is about here; I have been coming to this pub for years and I like what they have done with the place. Its been lightened up and works much better than the dark old pub it used to be (not saying it was bad I just think its a lot better).
The beer in here is always very drinkable and the new manager is a nice lad who looks after me well.
Don't know about the food as I never really eat out but if you want a friendly comfy pub for a good pint of beer then give it a go.
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Popped into the Wagon the other weekend for a couple of pints. It was good to see the old boys at the bar but I left with the impression that this place has changed for the worst.
What the hell is that at the front of the pub? The space that had always been for cars is now a ridiculous seating area next to the main road in the traffic smog. Well done..that is really...why would you go and do something like that?
The staff were friendly, noting who was waiting and serving them quickly. The beer though? Tribute was ok. Nothing to sing about.
I will have to go again soon but the first impressions of the pub under new management...? In fairness not sure yet but they do have alot to live up to.
FF
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OK, so I thought I'd give the place a second chance. It only took 35 mins to be served on this occasion and having to loose my patience with one member of staff who then told me to "fuck off" as he was busy. Busy doing what who knows, not serving customers apparently. This place could be great and did feel quite sorry for the poor american bar maid who was obviously trying her best. Witnessed multiple bad comment about the quality of food. I should have followed my own advice and not returned after their opening night; but i thought I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. I should't have. I haven't ever been sworn at by a member of bar staff before and was quite shocked by the whole experience. The manager is a rude young chap who has seemingly gone deaf when any customer attempts to speak to him. The Waggon and Horses has now managed to combine being the most over priced and poorly managed pub ever.
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OK, so I thought I'd give the place a second chance. It only took 35 mins to be served on this occasion and having to loose my patience with one member of staff who then told me to "fuck off" as he was busy. Busy doing what who knows, not serving customers apparently. This place could be great and did feel quite sorry for the poor american bar maid who was obviously trying her best. Witnessed multiple bad comment about the quality of food. I should have followed my own advice and not returned after their opening night; but i thought I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. I should't have. I haven't ever been sworn at by a member of bar staff before and was quite shocked by the whole experience. The manager is a rude young chap who has seemingly gone deaf when any customer attempts to speak to him. The Waggon and Horses has now managed to combine being the most over priced and poorly managed pub ever.
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Popped in on a Friday lunchtime to see the refurb...and its a mix bag. The outside bit works, except as already mentioned its closeness to heavy traffic. The green/grey wood paint i think will look better as it fades. Liked the barrels in the front bar area, did not like the fact no hand-pulls were working in the side bar. The upstairs area is brighter and fresh with those horrid seatees gone but the Green Room has been abused, get rid of that long table!! Grapes in Surbiton, emmm.
Beer range as normal, however number of staff on even worse than normal. Waited a ridiculious time for grub to come and given the SW1 style prices they charge there is no excuse for that! Will need another visit to be sure but on this first showing they need to up their game.
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The most expensive pub in Surbiton, they said they would not put up the prices O yes they did. they dont want you old one'S anymore they want new talent, the same old Problems, no ice, flat larger and 2.50 for half a glass of coke.Ive moved on I now pay �2.80 a pint of Fosters, why not follow me. love123.
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Opening night being under new management and a need refurbishment. Looks great though I don�t get the appeal of sitting outside next to a busy road taking in the traffic fumes in the new front garden area. Music was great. Service however was appalling. It was busy but considerably less so than any other pub in the area on a Friday night and yet with double the amount of staff they were unable to serve people. Having waited 20 mins to be served I gave up and had a gander round the new surroundings (thinking they might be able to sort themselves out); very nice. Came back waited for another 25 mins with only the same 4 other people waiting at the bar and then gave up. The staff were nice but as much use as a bunch of headless chickens. We all expect teething problems when a pub reopens and I have taken that very much into account, however when I go to pub I would like to be able to buy a drink but that seems almost impossible here and I will not be using the place again. A complete mismanaged joke. Please don�t waste your time.
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Sky sportsless again!
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To "personA", I can't advocate for the swearing, but as for the 'same clothes', do you realise the majority of the bar staff are part-time? So if the barmaid only works twice a week, I see no problem in her wearing the same outfit twice, assuming it's clean.
As for the wrong drink, mistakes do happen. Maybe you were the 'silly' punter who can't speak properly?
Nice pub, good beer, but alas I agree with the majority with regards to the prices. Young's are pulling everyone's pants down, from the customers to the owners. Something needs to be done.
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silly barmaid who always wears the same clothes got me red wine when i asked for white and swore at me when i pointed out her mistake.
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Have to disagree with straightatthewall here. I thought it feels terribly un pub like. Each to their own and Im sure my views wont be shared by all but I wont be drinking in here again as its just not the same as it used to be. Its stands on its own and I used to make the effort to walk up here but I recall going for a swift pint about a year ago for the first time in ages (moved away for a while) and couldnt believe what it was like. Probably not the best start as I let the bloke next to me get served first and he asked for THREE guiness! I hate guiness, there should be a separate bar for it as it takes too long. But its not a pub anymore so I and people of similar ilk will swerve
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I think the Waggon has a nice balance. It's a traditional pub, but also manages to feel modern.
When I've been in there - I live locally - the atmoshere is friendly without being loud.
A good place for a chat and a couple of decent (if a little pricey) pints. And a good place for mixed ages too.
Its definitely improved by showing some football, despite not being a 'football pub'.
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My favourite Surbiton pub by a country mile. This Youngs house has certainly undergone a number of physical changes in the years since Joe Reilly was in charge, but, fortunately, the traditional atmosphere which was a hallmark of his tenure has been largely maintained. As previous posters have pointed out, prices are on the high side, but this is mainly due to Youngs� pricing policy, I suspect. In any event I don�t mind paying a few pence over the odds for my pint if it means that I don�t have to endure the company of chavs (who, fortunately, are conspicuous by their absence here) while quaffing it. Only slight criticism is that the bar service can occasionally be slow whenever there is only 1 person covering both front and back bars.
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Service is really very good so until the local pubs in the area step up and start to challenge this place their prices are going to remain high.
I know what you mean, the price of beer is disgraceful, especially when �10.00 won't even cover three pints but that is Youngs all over. Some consolation, at least drinking in this pub makes that bearable rather than drinking in a Youngs complete hellhole (there is one on Victoria Road) and getting absolutely fleeced in a souless place.
Supply and demand or Stay at home and drink indoors?
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Youngs are always expensive though aren't they. Only went in for the first time about 2 years ago so don't know too much about previous management, and living over Thames Ditton way, i don't get to this pub much, but as far as the price of lager is concerned, the prices are nothing out of the ordinary, i paid �3.95 the other day! Can't remember where though.
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hats off to the management at the W+H for setting up the pub nicely for England games, best calm atmosphere in years. Well done, hope some of those screens stay and do Sky for the new season.
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Hi Fish,
Don't get me wrong, I think it's a lovely pub and was even more popular back in Joe Reilly's day, but I don't dwell in the past. I do enjoy an occasional pint in there on the way home if I'm working in Kingston, for a relaxing, hassle & Chav free atmosphere, but hey, the most you should pay for a pint in the Surbiton area is about �2.80-�3.00. The other most expensive pub in Surbiton is the Victoria and guess what? Yes it's a Young's pub. I like to relax over a pint, but not to have to check my pocket to see if I've got enough for another pint. Hehe!
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Lovely pub and somewhere i often drink when out with women. Usually busy and very relaxing in there.
As for Chris, you're moaning about �3.30??! Now, granted, i don't drink ale, but nor do i think it will be very long before a pint of Kronenbourg breaks the �4 mark as most places now sell for between �3.60 and �3.90. It could be worse mate haha.
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Popped in yesterday to watch the opening game of the World Cup as it had advertised a 110" screen! Large screen I admit but 110"?? It is HD and the picture quality is good apart from the reflection of passing cars flashing across the screen every 5 seconds. Have they considered maybe drawing the curtains? If you do decide to visit, remortgage your house first, a pint of Hook Norton Ale....�3.30!!!!!!!!! I though I asked for a pint, not shares in the company!!
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Good Youngs pub on the borders of Surbiton / Kingston, refurbed a couple of years ago now the only pub in the very near area after the closure of the Railway further up the hill. All the Youngs favourites plus St Austell Tribute, and Youngs London Gold as a spring seasonal beer (though given the weather lately we'd have been happy with Winter Warmer!). A dining area to the right as you go in, and a separate Green Room with a roaring fire to the left. Like the Spring Grove and unlike the Albert in Norbiton, it retains the pubbiness that some Youngs houses are rapidly losing.
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Best pub in Surbiton by a long chalk. Loads of space, partly under cover garden and still has a carpet. Good, if you like real ale, food, great staff and relaxation. Bad, if you expect 3.20 to buy you a pint of fosters and a curry, whilst watching sky sports 7.
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The Waggon and Horses is a true true traditional pub serving well kept Youngs beer. Comfortable seating, a good atmosphere and Thai food is available.
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Well-rated pub that has learned to adapt and embrace a broader culture than evening drinkers. Offering free coffee throughout July (or was it June?) was a nice touch that brought us in on a Saturday morning for brunch where we'd previously been lunch and evening customers.
Has a few different areas catering from various customers: the front bar with stools and a sport-showing TV, a large back-lounge with big sofas and large tables, a dining lounge with a large log fire and a cosy drinking room in middle-left side.
Good food in generous portions though the suggestion that the sandwich menus have been pulled is worrying - they did a great-value chunky sandwich which I'll be mortified if it's not available now.
Not seen any of the theatrical output so can't comment there.
If they've over-done anything it's the transport and local-tourism posters from the early part of the last century which pepper the large lounge. I'm all for local history but it does feel like the London Transport Museum in places and the sea-grass matting and cabana feel of the (smokers') garden is peculiar.
Service, quick and friendly. Wines are good though not extensive and beer/lager is averagely priced. If it was closer to Surbiton town-centre it would be rammed and all-the-poorer for it. Placed on the Kingston-end of the town we're not always inclined to trek up there but when we do we're annoyed we don't go more often. Up there as one of the top 3 places to spend an evening in Surbiton, definitely.
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This is a fantastic pub. Best in Surbiton and Kingston, very comfortably. If this pub only gets a 7 out of 10 rating, I would love to see a pub that gets an 8! Good beers (Youngs plus guests), lovely, comfortable interior and a fab garden. Food also good - imaginative if a little pricey. Stuggle to think why anyone around this area would go anywhere else to be honest
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Best pub in Surbiton. Although a large pub, the bars are arranged to retain a good atmosphere, and it's nearly always possible to find a seat. There are plenty of comfortable chairs and sofas, and the clientele are a friendly group, somewhat on the older side. There's a garden area at the rear, popular with smokers. The beer is well kept but a bit on the pricey side; I can't comment on the food as I've not tried it. Two minor negatives: there seems to be a shortage of serving staff on occasions; and the chunky tables in the upper bar are more like road blocks than tables.
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Good pub in Surbiton. Cannot call it the best as the food is slightly pretencious and completely overpriced. Food used to be great but..(after a couple of bad experiences) i don't want to remortgage and risk a dismal dinner. What happenend to the sandwich menu and the Sunday roasts?
Beer is usually very good (though not cheap) and the service is faultless.
8 out of 10.
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Much better pub these days, has a really nice feel to it and plent of cosy seating areas. Good choice of lagers and the menu has guaranteed my return, soon. It is rare that a pub comes out better after a re-fit but Youngs have managed it.
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New?? landlord has turned the Waggon into a more modern pub. Foods great,prices are a bit steep though for lager (City prices!!!) and no chalk for the dartboard either which is never a good thing.
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Today's visit, beer fine, service good, food not bad, consideration for kids, brill....just one thing...the landlord needs to tell the twunt that thinks he's John Lennon who screamed at the kids in the back outdoor area that if he doesn't want to see kids in pubs to fing off else where.
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Much improved under relatively new keen and friendly management - and it wasn't bad before. A good range of beers, and plenty of comfortable chairs for a quiet drink - and you can usually find a quietish corner even when the place is full and the volume of conversation rises. Certainly deserves the highest rating of the pubs in Surbiton.
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We went to a show of the Canterbury Tales here with a 3 course medieval feast - it was brilliant, and it's really good to see a place do something different. The pub itself is a lovely place for a quiet drink; the food is good and very reasonable. Service could be quicker for the dining area but then we've only ever visited at peak times. Highly recommended.
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good place for a quiet drink, great armchairs by the fires - dangerous though as you may get too comfy and nod off
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on friday 30th aaron norton is playing at the pub
from 8.30 to 11
my cousin and her friends wanted to know if they could go
there are 4 of them, they are all aged either 15 or 16.
would they be allowed in?
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I had my wedding reception at The Waggon & Horses in September 2008 and we had a wonderful, day evening and night !
The hot buffet we had, was exactly what we wanted and so much more, everyone compliment the standard of the food.
Mary and Steve (landlord/landlady) took care of everything for me and made the whole process easy, exactly what a bride needed ! The staff are a great bunch and really helped make our day, It was excellent value for money and eveyone went home happy :-)
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Tribute on form last night.
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I often visit this pub for a drink and /or a meal as my local has gone downmarket and downhill. Beers are good, if you like Youngs or the guest ales, and food very good. Not cheap or large portions but consistently better than more expensive local restaurants. Local customers are friendly without being intrusive and the young staff are helpful and competent. Decor now good after the refurbishment and the management are obviously determined to build up trade in the drinking area and particularly the food area, which seems under discovered. I hope they are as successful as they deserve.
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Good ale haunt and well worth a visit. Bit of a sophisticated place, quite surreyish but not londonish.
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Nice venue with an interesting mixture of characters inside.... it all seems to work well
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Popped in the other day to see the completed overall...a few comments..the sofa on the upstairs bit is far too large anfd 80's...the south sea islands theme inn the beer garden looks bloody silly in Surbiton...the gents are like walking into a supernova the lights and tiles are so bright...the scouse bar-maid needs to stop dropping glasses..but apart from that its not bad (and was surprising busy for a Thursday night).
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As one of the regulars, I can say that I am delighted. Not sure about the Hawaii style covering on the outside bit but I gather this is only a temporary measure. Now if they can just get rid of the Youngs beers completely.....
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Yikes! This timeless old man's boozer has been transformed. A major refurb has given it a lick of paint (including a black exterior), brand new furniture, a revamped beer garden and, overall, a lighter, airier feel. It's now offering live music and, I kid you not, a theatre space. I'm guessing the menu has been given a full gastro revamp too although I haven't eaten here yet. Hard to know what to make of it all after one brief visit, but you can't fault the management's ambition. Wonder what the regulars make of it all?
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Visited for a CAMRA meeting yesterday. Ordinary , Special, Bombardier and Deuchars. I was driving so just had a bottle of the Chocolate Stout.
A spacious pub, room upstairs and a separate meeting room it looked like downstairs.
Nice enough for a Youngs pub.
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Thought I'd answer my own question. New landlord, pub itself looks exactily like it has done for years, except for a new jukebox, beer, slightly better range than the usual Youngs only we used to get, still decent. Looks more child friendly than it was
The Sunday lunch was nice, considering its advertised as the "best in Surbiton" and is the most expensive around those parts I expected slightly more in terms of amount but no complaints on the food nor the service. Its clearly popular based on today.
One minor point, the Waggon is a classic example of one of those pubs that have no excuse for not painting its inside walls now the smking ban is in full force, nicotine white isn't the greatest colour.
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Rumour new landlord, anyone confirm?
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Perhaps they only put the Courage Best in to boost the sales of Youngs - can't say I'm keen on either though !
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Hmm...pity the guest beer was Courage Best the other day. Lack of imagination notwithstanding it's hardly a guest when it's from the same brewery.
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Very friendly staff and I understand the guest beer will be a regular feature which will be good as I love the pub but not too keen on Youngs beers
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Called in for the first time since my day-release days at Kingston Poly. Kingston Poly has gone up in the world in the intervening quarter century but little has changed at the Waggon beyond a rather ill-advised knocking through and refurbishment of the public bar. As has been said, still a proper boozer serving proper boozers. Ordinary was fair-to-middling, but it so often is these days.
Worth a look if you're in this neck of the woods.
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Huge pub, perfect for a quiet pint with the paper as you'll easily find a spare table or 30. Beer is fine and staff are friendly but the overall impression is of an empty cave, albeit a well-lit one. Not an option if you're after a lively Saturday night.
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Good old Wagon & Horses Just taken over by 2 young Brother and Sister who need to turn it around with the best Italian cheff food is gOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOd they need to work hard to make it work, Youngs will rob them if they do well, they will find this out in the future.
Nokia - 17 Nov 2007 16:56 |
OK, but the pub has never been the same since Joe Riley retired. A refurb has robbed it ot its old character, and you no longer get the feeling that the staff care too much about the place or the regular drinkers. Decent enough place, though.
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Beg to differ, it's nothing like a W*th*rsp**n's, thank God. I've always found this place agreeably convivial yet at the same time happily pest-free. But you're right about the most important thing, you'll get the best Youngs for miles.
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I'm slowly falling out with this place. The staff are great however it's fast turning into a Derby And Joan outfit.
The afternoons, when there's about three people in there, are the most interesting as some of these chaps will come over for a natter. Basically, they're other lost souls in a pub which is becoming soulless.
In the evenings I dread this place unless I am with someone with whom I can have a natter with. Otherwise it's a bleak experience.
The beers are good, yes. In fact I would say that the Youngs here are the best kept in the area by a mile. The cellarman, Chalkie, knows his stuff and is a great asset.
The problem is that it's too huge and there's no focal point. If there were a fireplace or a smaller bar to gather around then it would be a great place to go and natter to a local. As it is, however, it's almost like a Wetherspoons. Come in a group or to meet known friends and you're fine, otherwise you're left on your tod.
The evenings are really poor for the sole drinker despite the great staff.
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Have never been a big fan of Youngs beers and the addition of CW Bombardier makes what has always been a great welcoming hostelry even better.
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Nice, traditional, atmospheric place and the food's pretty good, too.
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and the 'chunky' barmaid is an added bonus - remember attractive bar staff make people drink more
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great selection of bottled youngs and nice decor
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Friendly bar staff, comfortable seating, nice Ram & Special
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A rather nice pub with a friendly atmosphere, come here if you like Youngs Bitter or if you like watching footy
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Youngs beer was good, place is traditionally kept as Youngs pubs always seem to be, barstaff however saw me coming in and decided she would rather fiddle around with something behind the bar than serve me. Was alright once she did actually deign to notice me though. Once again I ask how it is that the Kingston / Surbiton borders have better pubs than Kingston proper?
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Great well kept beer, a comfortable pub with a large non smoking area at the front. It is friendly and welcoming and is one of my favourites. Well worth visiting.
Twojs - 17 Oct 2005 18:11 |
My mates and I LOVE this place - a lovely pint, nice bar staff, no dodgy punters (hey, a gal can't be too careful) and good transport links. And the Sunday lunch was good too. Yes, the Surbiton area is blessed with a few decent pubs but this is easily my favourite.
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Yes, very decent pub this. Youngs is always on good form here and put it this way, you'll probably never struggle to get a seat. The place is like a Tardis. To be honest, the Surbiton and it's southern compatriots (Claygate etc) has more than it's fair share of fine, unpreposessing boozers like this.
anonymous - 28 Jul 2005 15:53 |
The last comment on this pub was almost a year ago, but is still valid.
A traditonal old-style pub, bigger than you initially think. A large non-smoking section is always a plus, although the toilets are in desperate need of redecoration.
If you are wandering around Surbiton looking for an old-fashioned pub with a friendly atmosphere, this could be your answer.
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Good solid local pub with a loyal bunch of regulars. Traditional kind of place with friendly enough atmosphere. Beer Garden tucked away at the rear is a really nice relaxing haven in the good weather. Don't walk by without having a look (beer garden accessible via lane to side of pub). Go have a look!
Ed - 29 Jul 2004 11:21 |
Lost something after Joe retired; the refurbishment has never really worked for me. The beer at least has retained it's excellent standard.
Barry - 17 Jun 2004 16:01 |
Youngs Beer and atmosphere are excellent.
Gerard, barman a little eccentric but nice fellow.
Management about to change, so we'll see
Paul - 16 Mar 2004 12:47 |
Pub's not too bad, nice cozy upper area at the back. Not too busy on a Friday night, but that was just about right for me. Excellent Winter Warmer ale. Manager was pretty short with me on the phone today though, when telling me she didn't know where the book was that I left there the previous night.
Josh Gallagher - 6 Mar 2004 13:54 |
This is my new local and I have really enjoyed getting to know it. The comments about how quiet it can be are valid but a pub without music is not always a bad thing - they welcome dogs so it always has a few dog walkers popping in and the barstaff are very friendly (landlord can be a bit grumpy though). The Thai restaurant had gone before I moved here but the new food is cheap and plentiful if a little typical 'pub grub'. Deserves a higher score!
David Hudson - 20 Jan 2004 11:42 |
Haven't been in for a while, though I always found it to help excellent polite and friendly, gutted to hear about the lack of Thai food.
Rob - 31 Dec 2003 17:25 |
Visited on a dead Monday night, but the steak special compensates, good value for �7. Large split level with mostly black and white prints on dark wood walls. Told its livelier later in the week (wouldn't be difficult)
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The people that did the Thai food have moved to "The British Volunteer" in Weybridge. I went there last Friday to say hello and the food was as good as ever. Thumbs up!
Richard - 7 Nov 2003 00:43 |
That Thai food was the best I've ever tasted. Shame that it won't be available for much longer, the pub will lose some of its appeal (which I thought was rather charming)
Briony - 24 Sep 2003 16:17 |
Nice pub with excellent and cheap Thai food. Unfortunately Youngs have lost the plot and are kicking out the Thai family who do the food next month so they can sell their own dull food. Shame on you Youngs.
AB - 18 Aug 2003 13:36 |
good local selling good thai cuisine
anonymous - 10 May 2003 16:47 |
Great for slow Sundays when you've nothing better to do...
Briony - 6 May 2003 15:11 |
Pub was run by Joe O'Reilly for many many years and was responsible for the naming of Patio Reilly at the back. Sadly, the new tenants, have not yet turned their attention to Patio Reilly, although they have done well to bring a sparkle to the place. A generally comfortable pub which now looks like a yuppie wine bar in the front half and a trad English pub in the back. Beer (Youngs) always good although lunchtime food a bit iffy.
John Yardley - 17 Apr 2003 13:18 |
Was out running the other week when, approaching the Wagg, my gurgling tum became an imminent explosion - ran into the pub JUST in time. What a relief. Will pop in soon to say 'thanks'.
DeviousDave - 3 Mar 2003 15:40 |
Bit of an old timer's place, which can be a good thing, although the Irish barman can be a bit... erm... funny (but not in a nice way). If he's not about, pretty good tho.
ElDickster - 7 Jan 2003 17:07 |
Decent pub, a few stroppy locals but a nice pint of Special. What used to be a dark-ish 'front' bar (to match the rest of the pub) is now rather light and bright - don't think the 2 match.
DeviousDave - 8 Nov 2002 00:53 |
