I went the first time stopping by with my family due to the weather. Enjoyed our time Went there a second time after remembrance parade and one of their 'regular customers' accused me of lying about my service. I ignored him initially and he kept making remarks. I eventually asked him what his problem was and the staff started sticking up for him. I went to leave and I wa sfollowed out by 3 or 4 of them including 2 staff members. Whilst walking away I said I didn't want any trouble and the guy who started the argument with me kept coming towards me being aggressive. This was by the bus stop about 150 meters away. Eventually I had to defend myself aswell as I was outnumbered. Since then I was barred. I asked why and making all the points of being antagonised by the customers and staff themselves and the bartender had nothing left to say aside from "he's a regular and you hurt him quite bad". Well sorry but that was an unprovoked situation AND the staff and customers proceeded to follow me down the road. STILL they will refuse to give me a reasonable explanation as to why it is me that is barred and not their 'regular customer'. It shows the kind of morales...
ย ย ย Read moreIt's okay. The exterior is a real pleasure, I've always admired the shop front as it does a real service to it's area and looks very classy. However, the interior is pretty contrary; it feels like a pretty 'locals' pub when you enter (not that there's anything wrong with that, truly).
That said, the outside area is pretty nice and had a live musician - and the staff were absolutely lovely! To summarise, it's okay but I wouldn't come here on a date or if you were wanting to show...
ย ย ย Read moreYet another incarnation of The Bear. Not much has changed, really. The prices are still too high for the quality offered. I haven't seen any prices displayed (still) or printed but maybe I wasn't looking properly. It was a busy evening. Spirits undermeasured. Toilet door missing lock (such a basic thing). Still same den atmosphere. Alright but doesn't have anything special or particularly...
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