Having visited The Black Bull on numerous occasions before the upgrade to decor etc,we thought we'd visit again. I am sorry to say that we were greeted by two bar staff who I would not give house room to. The eldest was surly,rude,had no customer facing skills whatsoever and the young one was absolutely vacant,she had not the faintest idea of was happening. Perhaps the light was on but there was no one in. What ever money Paula has invested in the pub, I am sure these two bar staff will lose it all for her. They need to be replaced sharpish.Apart from a hen party and a couple of young lads watching football the pub was empty--on a Saturday night? We had one drink then left. If I could give minus star rating, I would. As it is, I give no stars.We went to the Albion where we warmly welcomed by experienced staff into warm, cosy pub surroundings with a good atmosphere. The night was a good...
Read moreI enjoy going to this pub I really like the staff and the beer is affordable there's sky sports and a wide range of your favourite tipple that been beer or spirits also the garden area has had a total revamp you can have a smoke in the garden area and the warm welcome you get is all you need staff and locals are welcoming after a day at work a couple of pints is all that's needed to relax. Fridays is a good time i personally haven't been but again if you want a local pub for a quiet drink then this is the best...
Read morewhen we went it early evening, with group of ladies, it was a typical geezers pub full of noisey blokes knocking it back and blocking the bar. Very good beer, service without finesse - g&t in a wine glass no ice nor lemon, JD&coke in a whiskey tumbler (no ice) . Atmosphere Ok but no place to impress...
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