The William Morris, Merton Abbey Mills

I have been going to The Morris and have even provided live music down there at a few points, for over 7 years now and I've seen it change alot of changes.

From the days when they would not be ID-ing people at the bar to now days. The pub has had some really ruff times in the years I have been going there (as you can see from other comments) with too many changes for any of the managers or staff to have made a massive difference. It has just slowly risen and then fallen several times.

I've not been able to make it in to the bar that much in the last year but I like the changes when I do. I even get phone calls and txts telling me to come down and check out the new chef (who is doing a bloody amazing job (go Matt)) or any other massive changes like when the function room was re-furbished last year.

James has done a really good job of the place so far and I'd like to see the place packed again like it was when I first went in there (4/5 deep at the bar, not even during the Abbey Fest.)

There's a saying which is perfect for this place "don't judge a book by its cover" don't walk past, check it out and meet the friendly locals. Some of them are so nice, you'd keep as friends for as long as you (or they live).

As for the bins look at the pub, you can see all the way around it. Where would you be able to put them without p!ssing someone off? The best approach would be to leave them where they are but to build a shed around them with bolt doors so they are still easy to access for staff and the waste collectors, but are kept out of site from passers by and customers.

Keep up the good work James,

Dave

5 Mar 2010 14:15