Kings Arms Hogshead, Colchester

Pub has had a massive facelift this year and looks like a lot of money was spent on it - shame they couldn't have diverted a few quid to install some air conditioning or ceiling fans as this pub is ABSURDLY hot no matter what time of day or even what time of year. the poor staff are dripping with sweat when they serve you. have to say that the landlord is an old drunk who is never without a pint even when he works which doesnt seem very often. beer is a bit steep but i guess they have to claw back the cash spent on the refurbishment somehow. it's a lot cleaner, brighter and welcoming than it used to be. Most of the old bar flies have long gone and it's now a nice place to drink......apart from the heat - SORT IT OUT GREENE KING!

19 Aug 2010 12:07

The Prince Frederick, Bromley

Went in here on tuesday evening with my mate from work for a quiet beer and loved it. The service from the girls behind the bar was great and the landlord was most welcoming and was having a laugh and a joke with the customers. Just what a local pub should be. It's like stepping back in time with the decor but pubs like this shouldn't change. it needs modernising in parts, i.e. toilets, some new furniture and a bit of new flooring in parts wouldn't go a miss but great beer, good company more than makes up for it's shortcomings.

19 Aug 2010 12:02