The Albion, West Kensington

Decided to venture into this bar the other day, as I thought it looked quite nice from the outside. Sorry I did. After nearly getting a dart straight in the eye as I walked to the bar (A stupid place to put the board. Surely Health & Safety issue) I brought what can only be described as a mediocre pint of bitter. Then I became aware of the other customers. God what a load of nasty, unwashed, foul languaged yobs.Quite put me off my pint. The staff were - adequate I suppose but that is all. Just goes to show that you should never judge by external appearences.

24 Nov 2006 16:39

The Quebec, Marble Arch

What spoils this pub is the shitty,rude attitude of the manager and his deputy. The manager starts screaming at the customers to get out at about 1 minute after closing time - in other words,weve had yer money,now f**k off. His deputy strolls the bar and toilets,throwing people out with the help of the door gorillas at regular intervals for the henious crime of appearing to have a good time. This behaviour hasnt applied to me, but I have seen it and it spoils it for many.

Comments on the bar staffs lack of basic English are spot on.Looking good isn't everything you know.

However,the pub does have great cabaret on Sundays, and good pianist sessions in the week.

But it could be so much better.Shame.

17 Nov 2006 19:13

The Old Swan, Notting Hill

Not bad,not bad at all.The service, while slow,was friendly and the beer was fine. Didnt try the food.Next time maybe. The loos were clean, and other customers seemed comfortable enough.

17 Nov 2006 18:59