The Abbey, Kentish Town

Really well layed out place, great interiors and exteriors. But whoever runs this place, please, please, please, I beg you, replace the staff, that or kick their arses. They are more than useless. The service here is consistently the worst I have ever experienced, ever. Even early, when it's empty, it takes multiple suppressed sighs to get served. I've never seen such fannying about. Mind you they can clear tables quickly enough. Had ours cleared rather previously on Sat, clearly a full compliment of unfinished drinks, full packs of fags, the lot, to which a shrug of the shoulders was the only response once staff were alerted. If the service here were anywhere near approaching average I'd drink here all the time. Such a waste of a great venue.

11 Jun 2007 19:04

The Abbey, Kentish Town

Yes, it's a gastro-pub, yes, the drinks are preposterously-priced and yes, it does take forever to get served, whether they're busy or not. But the sizeable surroundings are very nice, the beer garden and terrace are well-appropriated.

23 Aug 2005 13:43

BRB at The Gate, Alexandra Park

Indeed, the pub and the pizza was recommended to me by some foodie Sardinian friends, very nice. Had avoided it for years but pleasantly surprised at the thoughtful transformation, remember it as that old man's pub. Shows all the football, Service is punctual and friendly. not that I'm complaining.

9 Apr 2003 22:08