The Sandrock Hotel, Shirley

I've just read today's Croydon Advertiser (28/11/2014) with the new Landlord saying how he's spent £30,000 pounds on a refurbishment. Interestingly enough, his previous job was a lawyer, so he's used to embellishment.
£30,000 !!!! More like 30 quid. That's what it costs for 3 x 10 litre tubs of contract emulsion down at B&Q. It's worth going in to have a look, as he's toshed all over the sockets and wires, and it's the old painters adage.....'If It Don't Move Paint It!'. What the slimy git should do is reduce the price of the beer. He thinks he's running a bloody 5 star joint in Mayfair. It's bloody outrageous in there. You'll be lucky to have change from a tenner for two drinks, no matter what the combination, unless it's tap water! I've been in there 3 times now, with three different people, just to show them the naffness of the refurb. There isn't a bloody referb!! Well worth a visit to see I'm telling the truth!

29 Nov 2014 09:39

The Cricketers, Dorking

Not quite my local (yet!), but I'm in here at least once a week. Great beer, great people and great staff. Can't be beat really

7 Sep 2012 14:43

The Shirley Inn, Shirley

I ventured into the Shirley Inn at 9pm hoping that things had changed after my two year absence. What kind of fool am I ???? Oh dear things are beyond bad. Seems the nasties have taken over in a big way. A sinister atmosphere which accompanied a flat and watery tasting pint of lager, which I should have returned but the barmaid looked like she'd flatten me just for the fun of it. I spent many happy years playing dominos and darts in the hangar bar which has since been knocked into one bar, with nice people and friendly staff. Whatever happened???? Anyone know? I could have put up with the chavs but the new clients are something else.

7 Sep 2012 14:37