The Station Hotel, Ashton Under Lyne

Avoid this pub at all costs!

Living locally, I�ve visited The Station in Ashton-Under-Lyne a few times recently and each time I�ve been met with a rude, unfriendly welcome and very poor beer selection.

The first time was in November, they had no real ales on tap, in fact, no draft beer on at all, only a very poor selection of cans of larger and cider, and no explanation as to why. And, after us only being in there for an hour they ran out cider too!

So, it was with trepidation we went back in this weekend (Jan 31st 2009) to give them a second chance. This time, there was one real ale on tap � result we thought - but not really they was no heating on (and it was -2 outside!). Even the bar staff were wearing their coats. There is a lovely real fire in the corner, but the staff kept forgetting to keep this stoked and it kept going out so we sat there, freezing, in our coats. Don�t even get me started on the dodgy d�cor and ripped seats!

We were made to feel completely unwelcome and like they were doing us a favour by letting us in to the pub.

I�m so disappointed that this pub has gone to the dogs after having such a good reputation in the past. With many pubs now closing down, it�s a shame that this one doesn�t appreciate its customers. Maybe the managers should take note, appreciate any customers who choose to drink in the pub, change their appalling attitude and do something before its too late!

3 Feb 2009 12:40