The Wonder, Enfield

We found this pub purely by chance having left the local Wetherspoons just along the way.

The landlord and his wife were very friendly and struck up conversation with us very easily.

Yes, the beers on offer are somewhat limited, and perhaps the bars could do with a little refurbishment, but this is just the sort of pub that makes you feel very welcome.

Will definately revisit when next in the area.

2 Sep 2010 20:42

The Alliance, South Norwood

Myself and my husband to be had been to this pub on three previous occasions and on the second visit, we witnessed (who we assumed to be the manager) eject a female out of the pub. We heard from other customers that she was excluded from the pub for some time as she usually caused trouble. Understandably, clientele such as this should be barred.

On our final visit, my husband had a go on the gaming machine, as he will if money is spare though he rarely wins much. This time he did win - �18!
Congratulations from the staff and customers? Not a chance!
He was surrounded by the manager and what seemed to be a dozen regulars (many of whom were drunk), and made to feel guilty that he'd won. Short of physical violence, we felt extremely intimidated to the extent of leaving.

It was a shame as the pub did look very friendly from outside, though we won't go back!

2 Sep 2010 19:27