The Marlborough, Richmond

My there's been some nonsense posted recently about this pub. I've been drinking (and since the revamp eating) here for many years and I can say it consistently delivers.
My view of recent posters complaints:
Overpriced drinks - all the pubs round here are expensive, the marlborough compares well. if you drink Premium beers or wines, its going to cost.
Overpriced food - �20 for 1 coursesand a bottle of wine on Monday -thurs on there wine and dine offer pared down menu but it includes steak, burger etc.
on the menu - my criticism is that they don't change the menu enough.
Food quality - nothing on the menu is advertised as organic,etc. If you want to know which farm your beef came from either buy it yourself or eat a top restaurant, this is a pub. The chefs are good, but it does get very busy at times - would you complain if Ramsay swore at you?
I could go on but why bother. The marlborough is a great neighbourhood pub (there's lots of us regulars) in a nice location, with decent beer and it does food. on top of which the staff even the grumpy ones and great fun Judge it on more that 1 visit, you may revise your opinion.

5 Jan 2011 17:23