BITE user comments - JCA
Comments by JCA
The Alma Tavern, Wandsworth Town
To LeBooze. The Alma does not care. It is a "cash cow". Under the Gottos and presumably Youngs they are following the LLoyd Webber approach to business. Let me explain. Lloyd webber musicals do not want to have stars in their musicals,they wanted to produce a product that was the same,but did not involve them paying "star wages". So they got interchangable lead roles. Gotto did the same with managers and staff. Managers were always sacked after 2 years or so,and barstaff lasted 3 months or so. As soon as they asked for more money...goodbye. He got away with it,because the pub became known to the rugger buggers as a place to drink after Twickers,where you would not be told off for getting loud..as long as you bought lots of drinks
23 Jul 2006 01:07
The Alma Tavern, Wandsworth Town
An overpriced echo chamber. The pub was gutted many years ago,and they did not anticipate the disastrous acoustic effect that resulted.
In Gotto's day they had a high turnover of staff-every 3 months ? They were usually inexperienced,and did not keep their wits about them to see who was next to be served.
The beer has always been indifferent and inconsistent.
22 Jul 2006 22:09
I have to agree with Doug 252's comments. It is the best pint in Wandsworth. Even with this hot weather it is still served cool,which is rare with real ale. Much to my shame I am almost American in my dislike of warm beer. So a "cool" real ale,beautifully kept is a treasure.
Why can't the overpriced echo chamber-The Alma- serve beer this good
22 Jul 2006 21:03
The Hope, Wandsworth Common
The bar is too small for the size of the pub.When there is a rush on,it can be 2 or 3 deep waiting to get served
23 Jul 2006 14:33