The Roebuck, Altrincham

Might be freshly painted outside but it's gone completely to the dogs since Tommy and Linda retired and took the ambient friendly character of the place with them. Now Ian Hocky has taken over it's a real deal gayboys bar which has driven a lot of the old, straight, regulars away. Probably due him having no sense of humour and the jocular personality of a chemotherapy ward then dressing the pub up with garish decor like some gay brothel.
Main daytime barmaid Angela (read slapper) spends most of her time outside having a drag and whingeing in general.
Very much a cult of the personality / cliquish pub now, lots of back-stabbing and snide gossip from bar staff, tolerated and encouraged by Landlord.
Don't mention ladies or gents toilets. A proper sanitary disgrace without doubt.
Food is passable to good but not cheap. Bar prices ain't too cheap either and the wine's crap. Chateau de Puff.
So if you fancy a nice quiet pint, try elsewhere. We have.

26 Oct 2008 15:53