The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield

In response to the localers complaint regarding the "landlords fan club". Had your original post been a review of the pub, rather than a direct and personal attack on individuals, such as Phil (who by the way is a delightful man) and the Landlord, one imagines that such uproar may have been avoided.

It is true indeed that this website is a site for �honest opinions by ale drinkers for ale drinkers". Restrain your comments to the food, ale and decor and leave the locals alone.

There is also nothing wrong with either landlord or landlady having a private life outside of the pub, if they so choose. Christmas eve is a special time for the Landlady and her family ( you might have some inkling of this had you been listening). The locals had arranged a golfing weekend with a gentleman they value the company of.

The Landlady was very present this weekend, had you had the courage to discuss your views with her.

30 Mar 2010 16:51

The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield

Having read some of the posts on this site I feel compelled, as a true local, to add my 10 pence worth. The Jolly Tanners is a unique and friendly pub located in the pretty village of Staplefield. It has an exceptional garden, is particularly welcoming in the summer for family & dog walkers alike. The pub is warm and cosy in the winter with log fires burning in both bars, although this last two weeks there have been a few problems with the logs not burning quite so well!!. There may also be a few cobwebs, but this is a country pub after all. The food is good honest pub grub, and although it may not set any fields afire, is ample and reasonably priced for, what I consider, unpretentious decent quality food. The Landlord is a consummate host who, despite previously implied drink problems, always treats each of his customers as a friend. The delightful and elegant landlady, sadly not high profile, is a driving force in every decision made in this local�s local pub. I cannot agree that this is a purely ale drinkers pub. I myself am a cider drinker and always have at least three choices of decent cider to consider. There are at a minimum three lagers to choose from also. My son, a whisky fan, is not often disappointed by the Landlords recommendation, and my daughter is never without a choice of soft drinks ranging from Victorian lemonade to good old bog standard cola. The bar staff are attentive and friendly, often going the extra mile, if you should but ask. Yes, I agree there may be times that you have a short wait (never more than 2-3 mins) but that just adds to the whole charm of a family run and local lead environment. For me there is nowhere finer to while away a lazy Sunday, and if you are lucky the Landlord might share his crossword with you!! BRAVO JOLLY TANNERS. This is a pub that, as a local, I am happy to put my name to recommending. Look forward to seeing you there.

23 Mar 2010 21:44