The Plough, Coldharbour

This pub refused to serve tap water free of charge.

This may seem petty but I believe that it should be followed up, particularly as the pub is the only place in an area for bikers and hikers to get water. It was particularly irritating in our case as we had just ordered �60 worth of meals and �20 of beers/wines. To then be refused a pint of tap water was not only rude but as I understand it is breaking the by law which states that public houses and inns must serve tap water free of charge.

I might add that with one half of the pub was sectioned for the bar, and the other half for dining, the bar section was heaving and over crowded, while the dining section had tumble weeds blowing through, but the landlady zealously guarded her dining area leaping forth like a rottweiler every time some misguided patron ventured towards the seats in that area. Thus several people had to stand outside in the cold to drink their pints as there was no room in the bar section.

What a shame such a lovely pub with relatively good food should have such an unpleasant owner.

28 Jan 2008 12:14