The Artichoke, Croxley Green

Recently changed hands again - well, leasewise anyway - much improved lager and wine selection, same old IPA, Bombardier, etc on the ale front. New management friendly, smartly dressed and welcoming (which is much more than can be said of the last licensee).
Other than that I agree with everything written below - with a bit of effort could be a fantastic boozer.

21 Mar 2007 16:56

Bar Naz, Watford

Went in on Saturday, atmosphere was great. Bar prices and the competancy of the staff were not.
On the back of the menu there is a proudly (if not somewhat arrogantly) written 'Pricing Policy' which is commendable but after my experience on Saturday it's laughable.

My 12 companions and I did not recieve one correct round at the bar, nor did the 'waiting staff' get a single order correct.
Also ordering from the menus on the table was pointless since we were told several times "I'm sorry, thats not available, we have changed the menu".
And the Sauvignon that we did get to eventually order was awful.
If you're gonna charge premium prices you really should start supplying premium products and service or negative word of mouth will be hard to overcome.

But, like I said, atmosphere was great! :D

23 Jan 2006 14:54