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The pub is now reopened. Four years ago the barman at this pub was chucked out because the pub was due for demolition. After getting a petition together and seeing it fail, once he knew it was closing he came up with the idea of having a photo book of staff and regular punters sold - with all the proceeds going to charity. Within four mths he set up a new Wheatsheaf round the corner in Southwark Street. Unbelievably this has not only reopened, but Youngs are doggedly determined to still call this Wheatsheaf. This could prove interesting. There are now two Wheatsheafs within a few yards of each other. Because of the fact that the original landlord was uprooted not only for nothing, but is now having the name unnessesarily duplicated (Youngs can't claim history because the pub didn't even exist for four years) - I'm boycotting the Stoney Street premises until it changes it's name.
19 Dec 2012 14:28
The Bank of Friendship, Highbury
Genuinely welcoming atmosphere, good beers and comfortable surroundings. Not at all trendy - that's the way it should be. A valid alternative to the unspeakable dive up the road that is The Woodbine.
13 May 2009 14:38
A friendly pub, welcoming to all adults who like a drink with no petty prejudices from the bar staff.....this description applys to a lot of pubs but DEFINITELY NOT THIS ONE!!!!!
AVOID!!!!!!!!!!!!
13 May 2009 10:49
The Freemasons Arms, Wood Green
I reported this as being squatted last Feb on this site. The squatters did one loud party (albeit in a weekend before they were thrown out. It was squatted again in December - but with a difference - no bother was caused within the neighbourhood - it could have been like anyone was moving in legitimately. Last week this latest group of squatters was kicked out - and I was sad. The pub has now lain dormant for nearly two years with no plans to renovate it, and the homeless situation is getting worse. The latest squatters were exemplary members of the community, and were making a valid point in occupying a building that was being left to rot. Charringtons- the ball's in your court.
27 Jan 2009 16:54
I wonder if this is the same idiot we met last night. My friend turned up ahead of us - we were all celebrating his birthday. He turned up at the pub and asked for his FIRST drink - The barman said "I think you've had more than enough" and wouldn't serve him! When we went in and told the barman he must have had the wrong person, he didn't care, and also didn't care when we told him we weren't coming back - depite visiting the pub all summer with out any trouble and having NEVER SEEN THIS IDIOT BEHIND THE BAR BEFORE!!!!!
18 Sep 2007 09:38
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St Christopher's Inn, Borough
Go there last night - order a pint. The guy charges me for two. When I point out his mistake - he bizarrely says - "I presumed you wanted one pint here and another in there" - gesturing to the food half of the pub. I retorted - "I asked for one pint - not two" - whereupon he reluctantly reimbursed me. Today I order. The woman behind the bar gives me my change - 70 pence under. I point out the mistake - she retorts - "That's what it says on the receipt". I stand my ground - so she opens the till and gives me a pound! I look at her in disbelief and give up. CHECK YOUR CHANGE WHEN YOU GO IN HERE!!!!!
6 Jun 2014 14:41