The Claret Free House, Addiscombe

Since my last visit. Well What a good change. The bar looks much improved.
The old carpet has been renewed with a combination of wood effect and new carpet in a interesting design. A new range of fridges. Still good ales, good staff,
polite customers, well designed TV arrangement , A new Dyson hand dryer in the mens . The new owner is trying hard, great start.

26 Sep 2016 11:14

The Claret Free House, Addiscombe

Glad to see they have been working on new toilets in the pub for men and ladies, a great improvement. As usual good beer, good staff.

29 Aug 2013 12:16

The Claret Free House, Addiscombe

So nothing has changed re an upgrade since my last effort.

No investment except new security cameras.

As usual good beer, staff , punters, but a total lack of interest by the owners

The owners rely on the regulars to keep this pub going but refuse or are unable to invest in any improvement , in particular the toilets. Disappointing.

You get the feeling the owners are just laughing at the customers for going in there.

13 Feb 2013 09:55

The Claret Free House, Addiscombe

I have been going on and off for a few years now and always find the pub a good place for some decent beer, Good selection of hand pump Ale or larger and some wine. Faux tudor look inside, but it works, if dated. The bar staff are good in my opinion, polite and friendly, with Don the bar manager more business like. There are some odd timings for extra staff in busy times, so a little wait is required occasionally. A small pub. It can get very busy Thurs , Fri, Sat pm. More or less full with 70 customers.There are two TVs large and small, the staff do their best to accommodate sporting events, a good atmosphere with national games. Quite music at other times. A range of seating, stools at the bar, which can make for difficulty when ordering if it is busy.
Its well run.
The place lacks investment though.
The toilets are badly in need of refurbishment, and a decent 'deep clean'.
The age range is mainly 35-60+, from a wide range of professions. Sadly lacking in no outside area.
The customers are a polite group of people with a large number of regulars. Easy going.

28 Jun 2011 12:33