The Goat, Berkhamsted

I have been to The Goat a handful of times to watch the footie (which is primarily what this pub seems to be about) and have always found it to be a pub with a good atmosphere and never any trouble.

I had some family down from London and we were at a loose end on a sat night and suggested to go see a band at The Goat. It was early and we managed to find a table and went to get a round of drinks. We sat watching the band set up and then went to the bar to get another round of drinks to find the price had shot up. I inquired about this to be told that bar prices were increased when the band were playing. I asked when people were notified and I was pointed to a small notice above the bar, not noticeable in the dim light. I paid for our drinks (reluctantly), went back to the table and half an hour after I sat back down, our half full drinks started to disappear. Im not sure if this is coincidence but I did wonder if this was a way to 'encourage' people to visit the bar more often.

I dont know of anywhere else that operates this policy of raising bar prices when the band is playing, could someone enlighten me please? And I also was not the only person that evening who had half full drinks removed.

If you like sweaty, packed bars with overpriced drinks, long waiting times at the bar and over enthusiastic glass collectors, please visit. If you dont, there are other establishments I could highly recommend. I wont be visiting again.

6 Feb 2011 15:51