The Cricketers, Southampton

Friends of mine have been coming here for several years and speak highly of it. Imagine my surprise when on my first visit a very aggressive (but admittedly attractive) barmaid refused me entry. Apparently my kind aren't allowed!

It wouldn't have been so bad but the lady friend I took with me was treated very rudely and the friends - all of whom were regulars - were spoken to very aggressively when they tried to speak up for me.

I think this is (probably) a very nice pub and I'm told the beer's certainly good. The barmaid with brown hair seemed very nice and I liked the cream cheese but the fair haired one seems to have a few issues. First she said I wasn't allowed in 'cos of the licence but when my friends (yes, a bunch of lawyers!) pointed out this must be wrong she said it was a rule and it wasn't up for discussion. Good call.

Well I shan't be going back again for several years.

Oliver

9 Nov 2007 16:45