The Lower Red Lion, St Albans

There was a time when this was the only pub in St Albans a real Ale lover would go to, sadly this is no longer so. For some reason about 2 years ago the very personable current landlord started hiring bar staff who saw their role as confrontational in place of the excellent staff who preceeded them. I recall from previous visits that the 1st of these managed to annoy everyone who posted comments and has mercifully moved on - RIP, The current incumbent is even worse- he seems to think rudeness is an essentail part of the craft and couldnt do any better at showing no interest or enthusiasm for serving, which interupts his "yeah man" conversations with his student friends. I will not be going back until I hear of a change- even the normally wide range of ale has diminished. Kevin please sort this out

25 Apr 2008 22:43

The Old Fourpenny Shop Hotel, Warwick

I visited last evening and whilst the ale range and quality was excellent, the service was appalling, a young man who was behind the bar couldn't have been less interested or less welcoming. The pub was half empty and if this is normal service you can se why

6 Feb 2008 16:36