The Axe — Restaurant in London

Upperty “hipster” staff think they are the bizzineeeeez. Nothing too offensive just obvious twenteeen year olds,guess all did thought we was the bees knees at their age, just be cool and fun at doing it/ Thees guys where just a bit lacklustre at being trendy job jobs

I was told in a really dismissive way “we do not do any liquors” after asking for a Tia Maria and Coke for a mate, it wasn’t trendy enough to order I guess.

I don't know why everyone needs to be defined and categoried by .... anything, they drink, watch on tv, talk to, wear,eat, listen to or even pub / bar they go to, or any old generic “trendy” PALE ALE, crafty flipping watered down pint of booze they drink... Just because you ate a kebab doesn’t mean you are a kebab/(cool or uncool) Just because you drank a pint of 'Stella.A' one night doesn’t mean you are a pint of Stella/you’re not a wife beater and... Just because you sell Tia Maria in your bar does by no means stop your wanna be sweaty old man pub from being a trendy hipster “wine bar” that only sells Pale Flipping Ales.

So while I wait for my friend to reform her order, I order oh Cider. By asking / "what ciders do you have?" .....response, even more dismissive and arrogantly put to me (than Tia M) "Only got one cider” I responded ..."caaaaaallled, oh I'll just get it cos I won't know the brand anyway." Which was fine but it was a bit of a rubbish experience of ordering a drink and Justin a lacklustre pint of medium stegnth generic cider for like £6. I known were here in London but at least give us a smile a bit of chat or a choice of anything but rubbish Ale and it's not even a huge chicken then wine was actually dire too. I was just meeting friends and it was close to home for a few of us, these more better locals round the area so I don't see its appeal. Like I say it wasn't a terrible experience just didn't have any edge or character to be upperty or snobby as a pub.

More interesting is an actual real dirty old man pub like Army and Navy, Stoke Newington be warned it's got bigger balls than Phil and Grant put together. Make sure youve got at leaat one tat and one tooth...

I feel compelled to share my recent experience during the Sunday roast service The Axe. While I understand that challenges can arise in the hospitality industry, I believe constructive feedback can contribute to ongoing improvements.

Having arrived promptly for our 2:30 pm reservation, we were informed that the service was table-only, and requests for drinks at the bar were politely declined. Despite the bustling atmosphere, communication about potential delays would have been appreciated.

We patiently waited for approximately 30 minutes before our initial orders were taken, and another 20 minutes elapsed before our drinks arrived. Our attempt to place another order at the bar to expedite the process was met with resistance, and it was only after an hour that we were allowed to place our food orders. A prior heads-up about the understaffed kitchen upon our arrival would have enabled us to make an informed decision about our eating plans.

The subsequent hour-long wait for our food, totaling 2 hours before our first bite, proved challenging. While the offer of a round of drinks as a gesture of goodwill was appreciated, it came a bit too late, as our frustration had already set in, and we had to cancel our planned post-brunch activities.

I must acknowledge the positive interactions with some of your staff, particularly a brunette girl with long hair. However, there were instances of impatience and rudeness, from other member.

In my seven years of experience in the hospitality industry, I understand the complexities involved. However, the prolonged waiting times and inconsistent service, coupled with the already high prices (£25 for the roast), left us expecting a more seamless experience.

I believe that transparent communication and attentive customer service, especially during challenging situations, are essential in maintaining the reputation of any establishment. I hope this feedback is received as an opportunity for improvement and contributes to the ongoing success...

🚇 Stoke Newington 🍺 £6.50 Saint Monday Pale Ale

The Axe is located just off Stoke Newington High Street close to Stoke Newington Common. The nearest station is Stoke Newington overground.

This pub started life as The Cricketers built in 1896 by Watney Combe Reid. After a short period of closure the pub reopened as The Axe in May 2017, the pub is run by the Graceland Pub Co who also run the excellent Earl of Essex in Islington.

This is a decent sized pub that has one bar set around a large island servery. The decor is traditional and quite simple in appearance. The walls are clad in glazed tiles, green paint and half height tongue and groove panels, also adorning a wall is the pub’s extensive tap list. The seating is a mix of benches around the perimeter, traditional chairs around solid wood tables and stools around the bar. At the rear of the pub is a cosy decked beer garden with plenty of flora and fauna.

The beer selection is vast and offers a superb assortment of 22 beers, ciders and cask ales. I decided to try the Saint Monday Pale Ale by local Hackney brewers @saintmondaybrewery . My pint was thoroughly enjoyable, price point was above average. The food menu consists of pub classics, Fish & Chips costs £16.50, roasts are available on a Sunday.

I arrived just after 7pm on warm Saturday evening in June. The pub had a nice buzz about it, most punters were located in the beer garden. The service was great, the team were friendly and helpful on choosing my pint

I have visited a few Graceland pubs now and I have to say, they never disappoint. I’m not the most adventurous beer drinker but I always find a beer that I like. Visiting @theaxepub was a very relaxing chilled experience, I loved the local laidback vibes here. I would definitely recommend a visit.

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