White House, Hartlepool

Visiting relatives a couple of months ago and paid a visit after watching West. What a difference-the clubhouse was super friendly but the pub just couldn't care . Ale was in very poor condition and had to change it (very reluctantly). Award winning Ales-not a chance !! seem to cater for Lager and chips. Had phoned to ask about watching rugby and got the OK. Once we arrived, not one of the staff was willing to turn the sound on with many folk wanting to watch. Clearing tables was very slow and the whole place just reeked of chips. Shame about this one as Ember Inns have provided some pleasant surprises pubwise. I wish we had stayed in the clubhouse.

19 Apr 2010 21:08

The Famous Green Man, Ewell

Paid a very quick visit and enjoyed it. Local drinkers in the front bar-quite lively. Quieter in the side bar. Ale well kept with reasonable selection. Managed a main course in the restaurant and were very pleasantly surprised. Good freshly prepared food, interesting menu, not all standard fare-reasonable veggie selection as well.
How come this pub is rated as low as the Star ?

19 Apr 2010 20:40