The Kings Arms, Soho

This used to be a fantastic old school pub that was primarily for older gay men that didn't conform to the gay stereotypes. It was friendly and had wonderful staff.
Over the last few years it has been systematically ruined by new management 'inovations' like execrable DJ's and bar staff that seem to believe they are the license trade's bee's knees, despite evidence to the contrary (the attendance has dropped noticeably).
The staff and clientele are so far up their own fundaments that it's amazing they can talk at all. The management seems to actively encourage a surly rudeness and cliques that exclude people who aren't personally known to them. There are virtually no black people, lesbians or straight 'friends'. In short, a very outdated gay London venue.
As other have said, the toilets are terrible..they are stupidly small, but that goes with the territory of it being a very old pub. It's the fact that they break down so much and don't get fixed in time for opening that is unforgiveable.
I have now decided i've had enough and after 20 years cannot go back. AVOID!

18 Feb 2012 10:31