The Frog & Railway, Heaton Mersey

Chavvy pub with lousy decor and lousy service, avoid at all costs. Last time I went in 75% of the tables were reserved for diners- and were empty, the drinkers were squeezed together at one end, seated at appauling tables with rickety seats. Hard to get served as the bar has a series of wide, mirrored columns obscuring the view of the staff. Only regulars get served after 10.50pm at weekends!!!

28 Feb 2010 22:00

The Griffin Hotel, Heaton Mersey

Having now read a few of the other posts may I add - Didsbury is full of eating establishments, so why ruin a traditional pub? The 'Kids' were all over 18 as the previous landlady was stringent about ID's and as they congregated in the beer garden they were never a nuisance to older drinkers. As a regular for 20 years, I can honestly say it was one of the few pubs I frequent where I've never seen a fight. The new landlords zealous approach to last orders are in stark contrast to most other clubs in the 21st Century. If you are looking for any of the 100 or so ex-regulars - they can be found down Burnage Lane in the Sun In September. Griff - RIP.

28 Feb 2010 21:53

The Griffin Hotel, Heaton Mersey

How to kill a pub - The Griff used to be heaving at weekends with a strong body of friendly locals and a good football flavour. Now it's just another plastic box with empty tables reserved for diners who aren't going to show up at 9.00 pm on a Friday night. You dropped a bad 'un here Holts and I expect it will be turned into apartments within the next 5 years. Tip to the landlord - try employing more than 2 bar staff to service 2 bars on weekend evenings or when there's live football.

28 Feb 2010 21:40