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Comments by OldSchoolTie
The Queens Head does seem to be a lot busier since it has changed ownership and had a lick of paint. However this appears to be due to the fact that the new management will serve anyone! The language coming from the bar was shocking as was the racism which I heard being spouted by what appeared to be a group of regulars at the bar (at as very loud volume!!) Listening to some of the chat and the general atmosphere makes me believe that this pub has become popular with the traveller community.
Only stayed for one pint (my girlfriend left her drink and just wantd to go to the Black Jug for some civil company) Can't comment on food as we were a bit to intimidated to stay.
17 Oct 2010 10:05
Did they run out of money on the refurb? Very sparce furniture wise and that which has been purchased seems domestic (from cargo or similar) rather than suitable for large volume usage...................so expect to see it replaced pretty soon. Standard Hall and Woodhouse beers (Bland bitters, ok cider and lagers)
Food looked pricey and trying too hard. Its a pub not a gastro pub........good home cooked locally sourced pub food is a rarity and it neednt be...........get the basics right and people will eat.
20 Aug 2010 00:21
What a ridiculous review below.............being about 12 miles from the coast of course it is possible to have a seafood deliver everyday..............I chef in central London and we manage so I am certain they can!!!
On the pub front this is a pleasant pub with well kept beer....but the main selling point is it is open all day!!! Very handy as two nearby pubs close in the afternoon so after work, or on split shifts, you can have a pint in the garden.
12 Aug 2010 01:07
Getting very tired now decor wise and still smells like they have cleaned the bar etc with stale rags but gets VERY busy at weekends and staff are friendly enough. Only complaint is the Becks Vier served here is awful..........dont know why as rest of the beers are good.
12 Aug 2010 01:02
Seems to be some confusion with the reviews as this pub doesn't serve food..........busy little locals pub.........can be VERY local but seems friendly enough............
12 Aug 2010 01:00
Oh wow...............they have a website too.....and even that is funny!!! Winners of some award you pay for and a bronze in best newcommers from their own brewery.....I have changed my mind...........I will return just to see what utter tosh is being spouted ny the Landlord....Dunlop Stars? (replaced michelin ones don't you know?)........Global celebrity cocktail barstaff?...............Jimmi Hendrix pooping in for an open mic session?...........honestly...i've changed my mind....visit The Boars Head (with a gasmark,ear defenders, bull detector, and a shipping container of salt.....................)
2 Oct 2008 20:06
Oh Dear.............Where to start....The First thing you will notice is that this is without doubt the most expensive pub in the area.This is not always a bad thing.............however at this establishment it most certainly is..�3.30 for a pint of Bitter!!!.........A very mediocre steak (overcooked a tad) �18.00 !!!!. Nearly �7.00 for a sandwich. Things then get worse if you sit outside. I understand the tatty/retro/shabby chic look they are trying to achive but they miss by a country mile...then the smell of raw sewage hits you!! This was mentioned to the staff who informed us that is why they have put down "mint smelling wood chip!!" (I kid you not) and light joss sitcks in the outdoor area. We were then unfortunate enough to meet the landlord and you can see where the problem is. Delusions of grandeur on a monumental scale..........apparently he is used to running fashionable London establishments...........which is possibly why he was banished to West Sussex for dragging them downhill faster than the German Bobsleigh tream. Our visit was an awful experience but we have dined out on the stories (!) of our one and only visit.
P.S According to the chalkboard "Jazz Legends" play at the pub every Thursday. On closer inspection these turn out to be local school teachers and someone from the music shop they apparently have in the town centre!!
Now about these delusions of grandeur....................take a peg for the nose and a LARGE pinch of salt.
2 Oct 2008 19:50
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The Black Horse, Climping
Reading these reviews it is obvious someone has a bet of a vendetta against this pub. That can be the only reason I can think that anyone wouldn't love it!
Visited yesterday and just had to leave a review.
Superb food (the T-bone steak was ridiculously good!) and when my friends mixed grill arrived there was hardly room on the table! The quality of the meat was excellent (I am a retired chef by the way) and all was very well cooked.
The staff were very friendly, drinks were fine (I am a cider drinker and my friend a lager drinker-cant really mess those up- so can't comment on ales) Really friendly crowd-PROPER ROARING FIRES!!! Food is not cheap but quality meant it was very good value for money. Will make the effort to visit again and hopefully get snowed in!! (Do they get snow in that area?) Ignore the spiteful reviews and make up your own mind. P.S What a great location too!!
15 Nov 2011 10:55