The Bell And Compass, Charing Cross

Visited this pub on a friday evening. Nothing remarkable about the venue itself although range of lager on tap is good. Sadly, that's as far as it goes in terms of positive feedback. It took almost ten minutes to get served with only two staff serving although plenty more faffing around and hiding in the back; the barmaid that eventually served me broke off halfway through to berate someone through a doorway for lack of front line staff, but to no effect. I had my change thrust into my hand and, upon turning away with my drink, the barmaid shouted out "thank yooou" in a sarcastic manner as one might do to a petulant child. Absolutely priceless! That was after waiting nearly ten minutes for a beer and receiving sullen service and no thanks for my custom.

13 Mar 2010 11:32