The Green Man, Ingrave

From the outside, it looks like an idyllic country pub. With its tudor beams and low ceilings, its appearance is a beautiful example of traditional architecture and design.
Then you walk up to the bar, see a scowling barmaid who grunts "wot can I get yer' and the whole experience changes into something a lot darker. The barmaids were constantly bickering about the landlady, something interesting to listen to but I was waiting for my drink at the time and would rather have been supping lager. Obvious regulars come in and are welcomed with a smile, grope and free drink if they are lucky. I noticed a few apparently 'free' drinks being passed around, where's mine - thats what I wanted to know! All this fake comaraderie makes 'not so regular' customers feel a little isolated and out numbered.
You walk into this pub and expect something homely, traditional, welcoming. Just what you expect from such a proud old building. But the reality is that the bar staff are dreadful, the 'home made' food is about as home made as fish fingers, the beer tastes dirty, the toilets smell and the owners couldn't give a sh*t if you didn't visit their establishment again!
Don't waste your time, go to the Boar's Head or Old Dog, just a minutes walk away.

7 Nov 2008 19:23