The Friendly Society, Soho

A real shame; this place used to be the hidden gem of Soho, for the manic interior and superb staff that genuinely followed the venue�s namesake. I�ve had parties here in the past and often dropped in for a cocktail or two. Unfortunately, the latest bar staff appear to have forgotten the friendly ethos following a badly concocted round of Long Islands for myself and a group of friends visiting the bar for the first time. The drinks were returned to the bar only to be met with the rudest contempt, attitude and a refusal to believe that they could ever do anything wrong; despite me asking for replacements, not refunds. I was told that the proportions can�t be wrong as they �only use premium liquors�, �have you never had a cocktail before (?!)� and �management don�t make themselves available for complaints�. I'm appalled, saddened thoroughly disappointed; you�ve lost a regular customer here chaps and the place could nosedive is you keep up this obnoxious approach.

2 Nov 2011 14:51