Halfway II Heaven, Charing Cross

Came here today after a very poor experience in another pub in Old COMPTONS Street. What a contrast Halfway was! Friendly service, a smile and great prices. However no soap in the toilets hence just a six.

17 Apr 2013 18:55

Comptons Of Soho, Soho

This place has gone so downhill. My partner and I were the first customers there today at twelve. The barman was rude and almost hostile to my partner and then when I paid £1.30 for crisps - extortionate - the barman was unbelievably rude. At this point we just left and went to another bar next to Charing Cross which was friendly.Why be rude when the place is empty. Apparently a lot of other gay men have found the same. Comptons should be careful, unless it sorts out the basics of good quality service then I can see it closing!

17 Apr 2013 18:48

The Holly Bush, Hampstead

I would not recommend this pub for a lunch. I contacted them in mid November to say that I wanted to bring two elderly friends for their Christmas lunch there. We arrived on time and were given a slot of 1hr 45. The beer was good but the starters were disappointing. the 'sexy Scotch egg' was a dry affair on a few leaves of rocket salad. Then we had to wait 45 minutes for the main courses to arrive. The meat was warm but all the vegetables were stone cold. We were so annoyed, particularly since they were putting time pressure on us that we ased for our bill. We explained the problem but no apologies were given. We then had to pay �25 for three starters, and four beers! No discount was offered. I then e mailed them when we got home to set out my disappointment. They did not even have the courtesy to send a reply. This is a nice setting but dreadful food and a non-caring staff and a slow kitchen. TO BE AVOIDED!

23 Dec 2008 11:30