The Railway Bell, Hampton

Oh dear - what has happened to the Dip. We've lived here for 18 months and have loved visiting the Railway Bell but I assume it must be under new management as the atmosphere seems to have changed.

Last night, after 3 hours drinking with 3 friends the surly barman decided that he'd had enough at 10.50. He began tidying around us - spraying cleaning materials, putting chairs on tables and then propping the door open! He couldn't have made it more obvious we were an inconvenience to him unless he'd actually told us to leave!

Two pints (6X and Courage were both poor - lifeless and on the turn) The Stoggs good as ever. Real shame that this lovely community pub seems have lost any charm or consideration fo punters. We'll walk the extra distance to the Coopers in future.

23 Mar 2014 13:03