Bit of an odd one. They have a no music/phone policy and, though that could be a nice idea, in theory, the reality is this pub is no more sophisticated or refined than any other on the street, while the staff don't seem particularly bothered. It's often dead on Fri/Sat nights and it comes across almost as if they want it that way. Our glasses were dirty. This is a Samuel Smith's chain pub, apparently, but they're not listing beers up on a wall or offering samples or anything like that. Not cheap, either.
Richard Peace
Great bar, staff, vibe and beers and lager...all excellent. Thank you and see you again.
Mark Nicholson
Total surprise finding a Samuel Smiths pub in town. All their usual ales on keg together with an extensive selection of their bottled ales. Top class service from a bar person who knows a thing or two about the brewery. So pleased to have called in here ??
Martin Fillery
Really cool ambience, great
Sophisticatedpalat3
Cheap decor but the prices don't match. Felt like being in a quiet Spoons. Lady behind the bar was very friendly, but the wine was very bad. Won't be going back.
Wayne Halford
Nice atmosphere and good choice of drinks
Katie Rimell
Popped in to this establishment on our way to the gin and rum festival for a quick drink as it looked quiet. Soon found out why! It’s a no phone/music/tv pub but we were not made aware of this, until one of our parties phone rang and a member of staff bolted straight over and rudely stood over us until we asked is everything ok, it was THEN that we were told that there’s no phones which we found really strange, as the member of staff then returned to the bar, where another member of the staff was on her phone and had been the whole time. We drank up and left. One rule for one and one for another. WILL NOT BE RETURNING.As I can’t reply to your response, we came in last night (Saturday 5th august). The bloke that approached us was very rude, and the girl was brunette with short wavy hair, when we questioned why she was on her phone she said she was allowed on her phone as long as she wasn’t calling. My sister was taking an important call from her son, and if we knew your policy we wouldn’t have come in, we were the only ones in there and should have been informed of this.
Grant Henderson
Was dead when went in ..... Saturday midday.... Why doesn't anybody drink during the day anymore! Good service mind
Allan Price
My wife and I had a great night in here last Friday. Special mention to Todd for his unbridled enthusiasm and Chiara for her indulgence ?
Susann Ropella
If you want a more relaxed and quiet atmosphere perfect place. Great selection from Samuel Smith brewery incl their own soft drink range.
We tried this bar for food and drinks after walking past it a hundred times, it’s always empty and now I know why! On average food was nothing better than mediocre pub grub. No atmosphere AT ALL. TERRIBLE SERVICE The young man behind the bar was lovely but the lady wasHORRIBLE!! One person in our party had a text message and she ran over because he had his phone out (it was a conversation encouraging bar) and demanded we get out of her bar after we had ordered and paid for 1 round of drinks starters and mains! The manager guy came over to see what the problem was and the lady was shouting at us from across the room, the manager then left the restaurant with the lady and argued with each other outside… embarrassing service! Needless to say we will not be returning and strongly recommend the waitress lady get some help for her obvious anger issues.
Jörg Killat
Stopped for a brief after-dinner drin. Pleasant atmosphere, very nice Stout. Didn't stay too long to give it full appreciation, but wouldn't mind going again.
Dot
Lovely pub with a fab atmosphere! We were visiting for the weekend!
Gordon Harber
Nice staff nice ambience shame not used more in the week
Bit of an odd one. They have a no music/phone policy and, though that could be a nice idea, in theory, the reality is this pub is no more sophisticated or refined than any other on the street, while the staff don't seem particularly bothered. It's often dead on Fri/Sat nights and it comes across almost as if they want it that way. Our glasses were dirty. This is a Samuel Smith's chain pub, apparently, but they're not listing beers up on a wall or offering samples or anything like that. Not cheap, either.
Great bar, staff, vibe and beers and lager...all excellent. Thank you and see you again.
Total surprise finding a Samuel Smiths pub in town. All their usual ales on keg together with an extensive selection of their bottled ales. Top class service from a bar person who knows a thing or two about the brewery. So pleased to have called in here ??
Really cool ambience, great
Cheap decor but the prices don't match. Felt like being in a quiet Spoons. Lady behind the bar was very friendly, but the wine was very bad. Won't be going back.
Nice atmosphere and good choice of drinks
Popped in to this establishment on our way to the gin and rum festival for a quick drink as it looked quiet. Soon found out why! It’s a no phone/music/tv pub but we were not made aware of this, until one of our parties phone rang and a member of staff bolted straight over and rudely stood over us until we asked is everything ok, it was THEN that we were told that there’s no phones which we found really strange, as the member of staff then returned to the bar, where another member of the staff was on her phone and had been the whole time. We drank up and left. One rule for one and one for another. WILL NOT BE RETURNING.As I can’t reply to your response, we came in last night (Saturday 5th august). The bloke that approached us was very rude, and the girl was brunette with short wavy hair, when we questioned why she was on her phone she said she was allowed on her phone as long as she wasn’t calling. My sister was taking an important call from her son, and if we knew your policy we wouldn’t have come in, we were the only ones in there and should have been informed of this.
Was dead when went in ..... Saturday midday.... Why doesn't anybody drink during the day anymore! Good service mind
My wife and I had a great night in here last Friday. Special mention to Todd for his unbridled enthusiasm and Chiara for her indulgence ?
If you want a more relaxed and quiet atmosphere perfect place. Great selection from Samuel Smith brewery incl their own soft drink range.
Restaurantji Recommends
We tried this bar for food and drinks after walking past it a hundred times, it’s always empty and now I know why! On average food was nothing better than mediocre pub grub. No atmosphere AT ALL. TERRIBLE SERVICE The young man behind the bar was lovely but the lady wasHORRIBLE!! One person in our party had a text message and she ran over because he had his phone out (it was a conversation encouraging bar) and demanded we get out of her bar after we had ordered and paid for 1 round of drinks starters and mains! The manager guy came over to see what the problem was and the lady was shouting at us from across the room, the manager then left the restaurant with the lady and argued with each other outside… embarrassing service! Needless to say we will not be returning and strongly recommend the waitress lady get some help for her obvious anger issues.
Stopped for a brief after-dinner drin. Pleasant atmosphere, very nice Stout. Didn't stay too long to give it full appreciation, but wouldn't mind going again.
Lovely pub with a fab atmosphere! We were visiting for the weekend!
Nice staff nice ambience shame not used more in the week
Awesome beer, awesome service ?