The Stump and Candle — Restaurant in Boston

Visited here on a Saturday, during the section of Covid, where Waitress service is the norm. On entry wearing a mask we was pointed to a large table. Where we waited to be waited on. We never got asked for track an trace, nobody asked for our number or name. No government track and trace scan code. Didnt have my glasses so, reading anything close was impossible. Quite slow service, but waiter was flying around like crazy, so my hat goes of to him. Very calous reaction to me when I stood up to stretch my legs in the same spot. Was told firmly, to sit back down, by the landlady, Very condescending when my wife decided to stand up as well, she was immediately confronted by a Headmistress's voice, sit down. Unfortunately this lead to a heated debate, and an eventual exit from us. Dont go here. Unless you enjoy that form of supposedly reasonable behaviour from a Landlord and landlady. Completely unnecessary and not what you would expect from them. Yes there are restrictions on Covid 19, we all know what they are, but dont expect people to be completely perfect, When you don't ask us for our Track an Trace, name and...

What can I say…it’s the first time in 35 years that I’ve visited Boston. The first time was business and this time pleasure. Having had an overpriced second rate diner at the white hart hotel where I’m staying with my son we decided to visit the Stump and Candle, a local pub that has live music. The doormen couldn’t have been more friendly as were the bar staff. After ordering a large G and T along with a pint of lager and about to take a sip, the landlord asked my son to remove his hat. Now, if you’ve ever visited this faded yet historic town you’ll soon be aware that paying customers is what the area needs. Now I’m 70 years old and couldn’t believe I was aLao asked the remove my discrete yet stylish linen cap as if I were some kind of threat to the security of this poorly attended hostilry. In short the manager…and I use this term loosely, is a complete arsetwunt who isn’t fit to preside over the running of the mini bar in...

Strict ! Yes! Why! Because its the Law . We are all in this Covid together. Before this and in the future it is a fabulous venue to be in, no they don't accept attitudes, drugs, or abuse and neither should anyone. If people want to say I'm bias then go ahead. I get told off most days to be honest, always deserved and I always apologise. Its the new normal. The silly random days that occur aren't just for favourites or regulars they happen for customers that are enjoying the atmosphere, the jokes and continuous laughs. Even in these times they are dreaming up fun stuff for the customers all the time. Highly...