The Sun, Carshalton

Had one of the nicest pub meals in years there with a nice pint of real ale served by helpful friendly staff.

The Greyhound may one day tempt back some of the locals if they take a few tips from the staff here..

30 Jun 2011 21:59

The Greyhound, Carshalton

chance 43. I think that's the problem. If you look at reviews by other locals who now go to places like the Sun and the Hope, there is a general view that the Greyhound doesn't have a good reputation for food, atmosphere or beer.

Last time I went there i paid over the odds for what I presumed would be a gourmet burger and got a burnt burger with a slice of processed cheese on top served by staff that appeared to be irritated by me asking them questions.

30 Jun 2011 21:56

The Giants Rest, Wilmington

We have been here only a few times as not local but love this pub. Food choice is great and a good atmosphere.
However, when we went last they took an eternity and when we'd been waiting over 45 minutes for our main and noticed that the pub was almost empty asked if they still planned on serving us our main. Guy checked and told us it was just being served up. 15 minutes later our food turned up.

I would have been ok if they apologised and admitted that they had forgotten us but over an hour after are starter two meals turned up at different times and they didn't even think it was worth apologising over. poor service

I must admit however, that the food was very nice as always.

8 Jan 2011 11:35

The Greyhound, Carshalton

I have lived near this pub for a while now and I love the pub itself and its position in the village. Its been very well refurbished and I love the layout. When we first moved here the pub was really busy and the staff were very polite - particularly the landlord, but ever since he left its never quite been the same.

It wants to be more upmarket in its food but it rarely has food that justifies the prices although things have improved recently. The real problem is that some of the staff (not all) almost resent having to deal with you. Maybe its because they sometimes seem to be short staffed but sometimes you can barely get two words out of them and they can seem annoyed if you ask too many questions.

I've always seen this as my local because i love the pub but im finding that even though its often packed, I go to the Woodman round the corner more now as you feel like your welcome and i can't say that i have felt that way about the Greyhound for quite a while now..

5 Feb 2009 14:23