BITE user comments - tabunny
Comments by tabunny
In our 2 weeks in Cornwall recently I would have to put this at the top of my list. What a cracking little pub, low beams, authentic interior, great sign. Fantastic atmosphere, kids allowed in, large car park to rear, only minimum cab fare to the local Haven holiday park or TOMS chalet park so no need to walk in the dark. Sunday lunch was amazing so much food on the plate that Henry VIII would have struggled to finish it all. Fully booked out most nights for food which is served between 6pm and 9pm. So friendly and helpful and a real slice of local life, no disabled facilities but that's the only fault I could find with it. I'd rather pee in a bush than go to a lesser pub with a disabled loo!
25 Apr 2006 13:18
It's a 'kids' pub. Packed most weekends with young exhuberant half dressed ladies and equally wired young men preened to the full in the earnest hope they will capture the woman of their 'dreams' for a night of illicit coupling. Having said that it's not a bad pub if you are young and want to listen to loud music and crowds, there has been some trouble there but no more than your average young haunt. During the week in the summer the huge glass doors are thrown open to try and capture some of that Parisian feel for drinking and eating. It does fall somewhere short of that but is pleasant enough on a weekday lunch time, price average for drinks. No disabled facilities at this time.
25 Apr 2006 13:08
New owners really making a go of the Indian food which is by all accounts very good. Plenty of parking, disabled ramp access to rear, disabled loo with radar key, nice large comfy sofas in quiet area, sky tv so keeps the footie fans happy. I would say the atmosphere has improved immensely and a slightly quieter and more refined crowd is being ushed in, hopefully once all the lowts have been usher down the Hogs Head this pub will reign supreme in Sidcup. Mind you unfortunately the area is going down hill rapidly.
25 Apr 2006 12:59
It may look quaint inside and yes the landlord is aimiable but unfortunately you can't control some of the low lifes that drink in there, even during the day. My partner and I went in the midday on a weekday and were threatened by a middle aged beer belly bulging moron who was as red as a beetroot and proclaiming his patronage to the English flag. Sigh it's morons like this that the flag of St. George could do without. All in all if the landlord can clear out the chaff then this could be a good little pub one day, hopefully soon.
25 Apr 2006 12:55
Closed at last but please don't let it turn into another crazy themed eaterie.
25 Apr 2006 12:50
The Charcoal Burner, New Eltham
Eyes burn into your back as you enter the bar not a good feeling especially for a woman! Weird interior layout almost like Handy Andy has been round and forgot to finish decorating. I would not call it a friendly pub for strangers maybe only suitable for the odd bunch of regulars who grunt and groan at each other in a bid to emminate some masonic gathering. Drink was ok but pricey, I would not recommend you take your children there or even yourself!
25 Apr 2006 12:23
If swearing beyond belief, racism, sexism and mindless violence and filth is your scene then this is the pub for you. If not then steer clear of this dire pub, it should be closed down and the wonderful architechture be put to better use, not even chavs would be seen dead in this scum of the earth dive.
25 Apr 2006 12:19
I love this pub, I am partially disabled and it has a fully fitted disabled loo and plenty of parking including dedicated disabled bays. We take the kids here a lot for meals and the service is always friendly, with a smile and very helpful. I am on a special diet and they always accomodate my meal needs even if it's not on their menu. I went last night for my birthday and the staff were happy and top class, the food was fantastic and lots of it, it was clean, very busy with lots of families and there's a nice play area outside for the kids. The only shame, as with any pub, is they can't choose their clientelle, there were a couple of chav morons and their respective females playing pool around the other side of the pub but thankfully the morons tend to stay away from the large eating area. There is a generous no smoking area and all in all I would happily recommend this as a pub and eatery.
25 Apr 2006 12:15
The Copperhouse Inn, Copperhouse
What a friendly pub. Only visited it in the mornings for their breakfasts so can't comment on their evening clientelle but if the mornings are anything to go by then this is a cracking pub. Great food, breakfasts were fresh, fast and cooked by the landlord. Very cheap too for food and drink and good for kids as there's a no smoking family area for food. Nice large layout with tv, pool and many fruit machines, friendly barmaid and nice seating and decor. Some entertainment was advertised for the coming season. If in Hayle give it a look in I'm sure you won't be disappointed. No disabled facilities.
25 Apr 2006 13:23