Cock, St Albans

Food here used to be good and I used to go there at least once a month for dinner. Last Saturday went for dinner again, expecting the usually dependable menu with burger & steak options for my other half, and something interesting from the frequently changing menu for me. Sat down, had a look at the menu and the burgers had gone...and there wasn't a single main course that I was interested in trying; and I am pretty easy to please as I will eat most things. Also, quite a few starters were priced over �10 which is quite ridiculous as it is after all a pub. Had to leave disappointed and visited a bar just up the road for 2 lovely burgers @ �10! Will probably give this place one more try only.

19 Aug 2010 11:12

Castle, Farringdon

I don't generally bother with reviews but the absolutely appalling service at this bar made me register just so I could post about it. The Castle Bar could be great, it is a good location, with good interior and good music, but the bar staff seriously lets it down. I went there recently with a mate, was studiously ignored by 2 barmen, who were dancing about and having a great time, while the other server got on with trying to serve a heaving crowd of people on a typical Friday night in Farringdon. When we complained, they called the manager who refused to acknowledge any complaint about her staff. We left and went to the bar next doors where we got served promptly, only for the barman from The Castle to storm in and down 3 shots of Sambuca! When I mentioned this to the manager, again she wouldn't believe that her staff could do anything wrong. While I was waiting at the bar in The Castle a stag party of 15 people left in a huff and everyone was complaining - bad management and incompetent bar staff is a recipe for disaster.

14 May 2010 16:18