The Carpenters Arms, Marble Arch

Visited this pub on the recommedation of an ale fanatic friend of mine. He was right about the beer, good selection, well kept. Was totally let down by the 2 barmaids who between them could raise a single smile. I was with a senior colleague from work having an early Saturday evening beer or two, and they started to speak loudly about how bored they were. OK the pub was pretty empty, and my colleagues and my conversation might have been a bit dull for 2 twentysomethings, but they totally killed the atmosphere, and were in fact rude. We soon left for another pub, the Harp in Chandos Place, which where the beer is better, and the bar personnel are cool. Use the Carpenters if you want a quite pint, but not a place to kick of a decent evening of revelry.

30 Sep 2010 20:59