The Coal Exchange, Emsworth — Restaurant in Havant

Went here and have heard lots of good things. However.... After an entire evening here with my husband cousin and her husband. I was approached by who I think was the landlady. She accused me of being seen snorting coke in the ladies!!! We are all in our 50s and three of us laughed thinking it was a joke... However my cousin's husband was very angry! Landlady returned about half hour later with a vague apology...just said it wasn't me (uh huh I knew that). She said they had reviewed CCTV and it was someone else. I don't recall her being very apologetic or even embarrassed by her big error. Is there CCTV in the ladies? Is this allowed? And maybe an apology and a free drink would have encouraged us to return. Please staff... Have some sense when it comes to your clients and whether they will ever return or...

The moment we walked in we were welcomed by three smiley faces from behind the bar. The pub is very traditional and cosy. The bar staff are very quick and knowledgeable. Utilising the latest technology to assist with their POS. The restaurant area is cosy and has a nice family restaurant vibe. I order the southern fried chicken burger. It came quickly. It was piping hot and excellently succulent. Fries, hot and crispy. Salad and slaw fresh. Slaw is the best I've ever had. The food was amazing and better than could have been expected. Staff were friendly and attendable. Draught Strongbow was great. The taste proved they were skilled and constant with their line cleaning. Couldn't have asked for more on my visit. When visiting Emsworth again, I will definitely consider The Coal Exchange within my...

A real gem this pub, 1st off those driving public car park at the rear. This is your typical olde worlde pub. All way busy and crammed... but welcoming, I’d say this is because it’s warm in the winter with the log fire. And naturally busy in the summer due to its size and popularity. It’s dog friendly , small garden at the rear. Food is available, heard great things about the curry nights. Live bands is always fun. Staff normally are spot on with no attitude polite and efficient. Only thing that slightly lets it down is the toilet is small and out dated. But it works with the place. Overall I do like coming to this pub nothing...