What a pleasant change this place is undergoing. Finally a management team that appears to know what they are doing!
This has been my local since the ealy 80's and as such have seen mainly bad decisions on & off made by the company with management placement. When they did get someone capable they wouldn't do enough to keep them!
Recently however this has changed for the good. It has made a huge difference seeing big, smiley, welcoming faces behind the bar. They really want the customers to enjoy their visit and you can tell.
I also worked there many, many years ago and have not eaten there since leaving, but now even the new kitchen team have changed that for me. They look professional, CLEAN and happy. The food looks fresh and well presented. HUGE congrats on that!
This place has had more managers than Southampton Football Club, but now actually feel that The Malvern stands a chance in becoming a premier league pub again!!! (unlike the Saints unfortunately)
Billy is doing everything he can to pop this place back on the map. On my more frequent visits now I often see him in his own time with a paint brush trying to give the place a fresher look (he has his work cut out to be fair and the place really does need a massive spruce up)
I've seen more of him and the other new member of the management team Chloe, than Ive seen of the last 13/14 years of previous managers.
They are positive, friendly and approachable. Added bonus they both actually work too!
Im really looking forward to the changes this place is going through. I just hope the Greene King Hierarchy ethically invest in them & the Pub (financially) to achieve this and moving forward give them all the support they need ( Billy & Chloe could be The Malvern & Greene Kings saviour if given the right support)
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Read moreIntroduction: This was my first time at this theater in quite some time. Welcome: The cashier was very nice. The movie we wanted to see last show was at 3pm but on the website it showed one for 7:30pm. The cashier suggested another movie and my son was okay with it so we stayed. Experience: Overall our experience was a good one. My only issue was the temperature inside the auditorium. It felt like the a/c was on even though the weather wasn’t hot enough for it. Ambiance: The theater was clean including the bathroom which is a big plus for me! The chairs inside the auditorium are recliners with the eating tray attached. You can order food online and have it brought to you which is always a plus! Price: Coming to Malvern Tavern to see the movie was worth the price. We will return Tip: Going at the end of February you may want to take a jacket just in case it’s a little...
Read moreCame here with friends for a meal out and hadn't been in before. I wouldn't rush back, the prices are reasonable however when I went to the bar to order for my friends and I the staff seemed completely clueless. I asked for a Blue Moon on their craft beer section, after a very confused look and checking with their manager who also didn't have a clue and thought it was a cocktail I then showed them on the menu to be met with "sorry we don't have that one" I then asked for another and was met with the same blank look and "sorry we don't have that one either" we settled for a pint on tap instead. We asked for all the food to come out together which it didn't and the portions weren't particularly generous. All in all a very underwhelming experience and not as good as other pubs I've been...
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