Old Star, Wormley

I used to be a regular in this pub many years ago but moved and only pop in on an occasional basis. However, I know some of the regulars very well and my review is based on my infrequent visits and their opinions.
Again under new management and despite being warned by the regulars they are repeating the same mistakes and doing it even worse than previous managers.
The car park is like a bus depot with cars pulling in, doing a drug deal, and driving off.
The travellers are again running the pub and many that were barred from every Macs pub are now allowed in. The new Management (Mike & Petula) are so convinced that they know how to run a pub that they are ignoring all advice. They seem to think that all the previous managers were idiots and they will get it right.
If anyone from the drug squad or the local council reads this, you need to raid this pub regularly. Thank God I moved from Wormley as this pub is attracting the worst type of scum and those that remain are being terrorised.

25 Dec 2015 05:09

Old Star, Wormley

It appears that they have now got rid of the Pikey element. Everyone is holding there breath to see if this lasts. McMullens need to give their support to this rather than hide behind a misunderstanding of Equality & Diversity legislation. I honestly believe that Diane (the pub manager) is doing her best, but is getting no support from the brewry. If McMullens is sued in the future for criminal damage to an individual, it will not be down to Diane. McMullens need to consider the income from unwanted patrons against the millions that they will be sued for when something goes horribly wrong.

11 Oct 2008 00:43

The Barley Mow, Southsea

I visited this pub this week and was so impressed with the dedication to old style local pub tradition. I'm not a regular to the Portsmouth and so have nothing to gain from giving this pub a glowing review. I was impressed before entering with the sign on the door warning people that it was a no-mobile phone pub (EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE A COUPLE OF PEOPLE BREAKING THE RULES). The barstaff were just right. Attentive to the regulars and respectful of the visitors. The (barmaid/owner/manager) with long hair was particularly nice. Thank you for a short visit but an enjoyable one.

11 Oct 2008 00:26