BITE user comments - lehovel
Comments by lehovel
Kings Arms Hogshead, Colchester
This used to be a great pub until Greene King bought it however there is still a good atmosphere with people coming and going all of the time.The Gents toilets are a bloody disgrace, the doors won't close and have not done so for some time, it wouldn't cost much to fix this but I suppose the cost would eat into GKs profits!
Last Friday evening the Morlands and another beer went off at the same time and it took 20 minutes to get them back on again. Poor bloody show. We constantly hear that pubs are not making enough money but what do they expect when they don't have what you want? Customer service, ha!
27 Jul 2008 09:02
The Old Ship Inn, Heybridge Basin
Reserved a table for 1400 hours. Arrived at 1350 hours, the table was empty and was told it would be relaid. After asking for it to be relaid on two occasions after initially arriving, at 1430 we got fed up and left. The bar staff were like headless chickens, working hard but there was nobody directing them. A customer complained that he his party had been waiting one and a quarter hours for their meal.
Obviously a pub managed by someone that relies upon its location for its business as opposed to giving a satisfactory service or concern being shown for the customers.
The manager/owner deserves to fail and I hope that he/she does as it appears he/she is totally incompetent in managing a premises such as this.
29 Apr 2007 19:16
I haven't been in this pub for some time but will be visiting soon as my wife was in the other night with her friends and reported back on the good quality food.
There are a number of reviews about not receiving a full pint and one comment saying that if you ask the glass is topped up with good grace. Good grace?!A short measure should not be served in the first place!Can't get the staff these days, obviously don't pay attention to what they are doing.
24 Nov 2006 20:29
23.11.06
I went into the Sun at 1900 hours last night for the first time in approx.10 years.The food menu was not to my liking but I'm sure that it was acceptable to others. Too much 'green stuff'for me.
The beer from the pump that I had was not well kept, looking through the glass at my fingers was akin to looking through fog.Why do bar staff (in most pubs)serve beer like this,the purchaser should not have to comment, the bar staff should be aware of what they are serving?!
Atmosphere in the pub a bit depressing but I would like to think it is better with more people in it.A long time before I revisit!
23 Nov 2006 19:53
I have lived in Lexden for 11 years and have to say that the beers in this pub have never been very well kept. I walk into town rather than use this hostelry. My step daughter complained once that even the coke was flat!
This is the nearest pub to the camsite which is where a lot of visitors from the continent first visit on their way to elsewhere. What a shame that they have to visit a pub like this, not a good example of an English pub!
30 Oct 2006 19:03
Fat Cat. A real beer house! Excellent number of cask beers and others on handpump. This is the way pubs should be.
30 Oct 2006 18:44
Kings Arms Hogshead, Colchester
Arguably the best town centre pub. Used by all types of the local population. Not pricey as others suggest (try the Hospital Arms up the road for prices). Good well kept beers but now unfortunately a Greene King pub as opposed to a Hogshead therefore not many real ales from other breweries.If you haven't visited, your missing out on life!
20 Aug 2006 10:32
The Fox and Fiddler, Colchester
A good traditional town centre pub that serves well kept real ales. Bar staff 'clock' people as they come in, are polite and ensure that (as best possible)punters are served in turn. An excellent example to some of the other so called bar staff in Colchester.Good viewpoint for watching the happenings in Head Street in the evening!
20 Aug 2006 10:08
Kings Arms Hogshead, Colchester
For some weeks now things have been looking up in this Pub. The Gents toilet doors have finally been repaired (how many months/years did this take) and there are now a good number of cask ales on sale which rotate quite frequently? Well done to somebody for finally recognising what the regulars of many years and drinkers of fine ales actually wanted (there are numerous hostelries in the town that sell Eurobeer which all tastes the same, lager that is).
On the downside however, music is played so loud at times that the clientele have to shout to be heard. Can't expect everything I suppose!
20 Apr 2009 14:38