BITE user comments - earljhickey
Comments by earljhickey
New music quiz night starting here Thursday 16th Feb. 8pm - �2 per player, max. 6 per team - Winners take it all. What will your team name be?
10 Jan 2012 20:27
Have only known this gem of a pub since Geoff took over. He's really made it a comfortable place to be. Sofa's, log fire, standard lamps, piano etc: But don't think it's for just the ol' folks, the clientele can be as young as the barmaids(!) or as old as Uncle Albert, and just about all inbetween. No trouble, just good times. Regular guest beers, proper pub menu at competitive prices, alongside all the expected usual tipples. There is a small stage in one corner of the pub which every weekend is occupied by either a class band or decent DJ, all for zilch! This is one pub worth travelling to. Known as Greenwichs' best kept secret. Not for much longer!!
17 Sep 2009 20:45
Under New Management! This boozer has been blighted by the chav element over the last year or two but now there is a new broom sweeping through. The Thursday night Jam is a real good warm up for the weekend, featuring various talented muso's and a younger than before lively crowd. Look out for a change to the norm on Saturday nights as the new guvnor is planning to vary the themes (inc. Funky house!). Also look out for a special 'Glammerween' night, end of Oct. Should be fun. The website will also be updated soon.
26 Sep 2008 12:11
Please disregard all previous negative comments, (especially the 'anonymous' bleatings about 'whatever happened to my rock n' roll'). This great little bar/hotel has been under new management since just before Christmas 2005. Of course - improvements/new ideas take some time to implement. Already the decor has changed - now a smart but comfortable style with an emphasis intended to please music lovers. Every Saturday night there are Dj's (with a good sound system) playing modern and classic rock and blues (if you have a request, ask!) It's free too. Also Every Thursday they have live bands (original and covers) which are improving each week and every third monday night there is a lively jam which attracts some real good players. The bar staff are friendly and quick, the girls toilets are now refurbished to a good standard and the juke box is crammed with fine tunes. This bar/hotel will keep improving. Check it out folks.
1 Mar 2006 17:10
The Shortlands Tavern, Shortlands
As of December 2012, this once neglected pub now has new management and has been totally refurbished to a really comfortable style. The leather sofa's, rocking chairs, billiards table, darts board, log fire etc etc give it a great traditional feel, without being 'stuffy'. A well-stocked bar, including weekly guest ales (Adnams, Doombar and Sambrooks at the moment) and friendly staff all go towards making this a perfect hostelry for discerning drinkers. The kitchen is also being cleaned and re-vamped so expect quality food at reasonable prices very soon. The TV's (to attract track-suited 'sports fans') have been removed and a good music system has been installed. Live music at weekends (and sometimes during the week) is another attraction, as is a monthly music quiz. With a good-sized car park and smoking area, this pub already has so much to offer and will no doubt become 'the place to be' in 2013. Highly recommended (by me, an impartial punter, not staff!)
18 Dec 2012 10:47