BITE user comments - dapubappreciator
Comments by dapubappreciator
Have been a fan of this place for a while now but what's happened. Since the Easter break the prices have sky rocketed. �5.20+ for wine & the Guinness has hit the heady heights of �3.90. It's one of the only places in the area that seems to jump it's prices every few months & though the food is great it just seems overpriced for what it is & when it's busy you have to be prepared to wait. I do like this place but it's letting itself down with it's extortionate prices & the management seem to be set on squeezing as much as they can out of it. I for one won't be back as I can't afford it & the area is full of cheaper alternatives.
22 May 2011 21:28
Am a fan of this places sister pub in Holborn(The Ship) but only recently found this places was owned by the same people. Another gem. Clean friendly pub & a cracking chatty landlord. Its kind of got a front living room feel to it, the beer is great & the food quality standard fayre. Its also got big screens for the sport too and added bonus. Another great pub & i hope to become a regular here too.Love it
18 Mar 2011 18:40
Best pub in Holborn by a mile.Was lucky enough to pop by yesterday & St Patrick.s was in full swing. Staff made the effort & the guinness was great, tried the irish stew which was great really tasty. Lots of diddly diddly music. Love this place & maybe its only fault is its prices. Expensive but i guess in line with the area & of course keeps the rif raf away, Keep up the good work
18 Mar 2011 18:36
The Blue Anchor, Chancery Lane
Wrong on all levels Un-interested rude staff lacks atmosphere & seems to think its better than it is. Was reccomended this place by a mate but not the warm friendly feel he said it had. Mind you he said there was a change in management in the last few years after he left the area which is probably why. Shame really
18 Mar 2011 18:31
Mmmm......................... harry the bastard & harry nash? Same names I wonder....... As for being the landlord mate No I am not, but i do frequent The Ship on a regular basis. Not a great selection of Ales? at my count there is six i think & they always are kept in good condition. As for the Ship i believe it is a family run pub & has been for at least 5 years or more, so id take it they aren't tied to any brewery.(i.e Cask Marque comment) At the end of the day the place is always busy, seems to have a fair few regulars(myself now included) and ive always found the staff friendly & attentive.
As you said maybe you should avoid it till the summer & put that sun where it really doesnt shine. If u want that sterile service y dont u visit the spoons or allbarone round the corner or even any of the various strip jonts that seem to be popping up all over the area, im sure they'd welcome ya!!!!
8 Jan 2010 21:05
I suspect harry is as his name suggests.Get your facts right mate. The Ship charges �10.95 for a fish & chips which is huge & prob worth twice that. Beer Average? Its cask marque accredited mate. If you had a problem why diddnt you speak to a supervisor/manager? One suspects you were giving a short shift by a barmaid who probably had enough of geezers like you coming on to them. For me the ship is great always busy but youn always get looked after. I've read your comments previously & you seem to have a problem with every place you go. Maybe you are the problem! Get a life
20 Nov 2009 21:20
I am a newbe to the area but if you could see the size of my beer gut you'd understand im a pub/beer appreciator. Discovered this absolute gem of a place a few weeks back(i lie a mate reccomended it). On looks, a typical british pub that offers what a pub should be, none of this namby pamby gastro bull that seems to be on every corner & a million miles away from its dirty cheap excuse for a pub nearby(yes JD its you!!). The food i had was excellent, a huge fish & chips was washed down with some superbly kept Old Speckeled Hen (Cellar Person I Salute you), And the staff make the place. Well informed & attractive staff seem to be well marshalled as they seem to be knowledgable & are very attentive. There also is a "Locals" feel to the place with a jovial irishman ,i think he was the manager/team leader, instigating great banter with the punters & his staff alike. A brilliant example on how a pub should be ran. Ive a great respect for those who take pride in their pub & with the sorry state alot of our boozers its great to see a place that is stickiing two fingers up to the recession & doing what they do best. I for one will be frequenting this place alot more & so should you!!
5 Sep 2009 14:51
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The Phoenix, Oxford Circus
Had the displeasure of this dump last night. Was quietly having food when some random started firing ice at us. Spoke to the barman who had "a word" asked the numpty to leave. The guy returned & continued to insult us & peg ice at us. The "barman" the proceeded to dissappear but knew well the bloke was back in. Had to speak to another bar person to get it sorted. Never again will i touch this place. Staff surly & unwilling attitude was a disgrace & their attitude to the situation was apalling. My partner works around the corner & her & her staff use this place. Never more. Avoid till it grows up
11 Nov 2011 09:59