The Melton Mowbray, Holborn

I agree with f90x. All a bit too automatic for my liking and the ale wasn�t great either. Another �industrial� site which knocks out ale and grabs your cash without a thought for the customers� wants and needs.

28 Jun 2007 11:16

The Printers Devil, Holborn

Took a chance after visiting the �hole� around the corner, and I thank the Lord I found it. I liked this place, reasonable ale, good staff and whilst it is a bit �suited� I had an enjoyable visit. Luckily it wasn�t Karaoke night I guess!

Well done you guys!

28 Jun 2007 11:12

The Castle, Holborn

I hadn�t been in here for years but am now back in the area and I seldom take the time to write on this forum, however:

It is extremely sad to see what I have known to be a fine Victorian pub in such disrepair! It is obvious that the owners and the manager, the latter was present when I visited, care little about the place and have no idea what makes a �good boozer�.

Besides the dire interior; the unkempt staff are extremely slovenly, the ale borders dire and the selection of Lagers enough to make you laugh. As was previously stated the prices make you baulk, even in this part of the City; particularly given the extremely poor quality of both it, the glass in which it is served and the manner in which it is delivered. I am know fan of soulless JDWs or Slug &s, but and the �programmed� ways of their staff, but these people could learn much from visiting one!

I strongly suggest the owners file for bankruptcy early to avoid disappointment or just sell it to someone who actually knows what he/she is doing! Now I am back, I am certainly looking for another �local� for my after work pint.

Shame on all involved in this venture.

PS. Get a proper Pump Clip for that Blacksheep, I'm informed Theakston the Younger gives them away! Sums up the place really, they can't even be bothered getting freebies to show they are trying!!

28 Jun 2007 11:08