boutiquechoc Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I went to a party here on sunday afternoon. The standards were terrible tbh, the bar was unstocked so couldn't have any of the drinks I wanted, there was no ice at all!! Not enough bar staff on so queues were huge. No loo roll & the hot water tap didn't work in the ladies so an all round disappointment imo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Really - when I was there Sunday afternoon both bars in the pub were open and the beer/cocktail tent outside was open too. I did get a slight impression they didn't anticipate how busy they would be and the inside bar ran out of crisps for example, but were still available in the beer tent. However I had no problem getting served at any of the bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasilRathbon Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 might have had trouble standing - although same to be said of Richard Hawley who had clearly appreciated the Guiness as he left this evening - everyone who didn't move fast enough got a hug and kiss - what a top bloke!!!! "Tonight the stouts are ours"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockneynorth Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I haven't tasted London Pride in London and I wasn't aware what we get was any different. Tastes good to me though. Do Fullers supply two different varieties of London Pride? I know that the stuff I drink in Gloucestershire tastes the same as the Sheffield stuff and I like the taste. I don't know if the beer's different but it's served here through those horrible "creamflow" systems that make it really smooth and creamy and put a 2" head on it. Makes all bitters served this way taste exactly the same. In and around London it is totally clear with just a light layer of bubbles on top. Much sharper and cleaner tasting - much like the beers in the Cricket. Still - each to their own - I just don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 It's the same London Pride nationally. The only two variables are the dispense and the condition the pub keeps it in. If it's a traditional bitter, generally in the north drinkers prefer it served via a sparkler which means the beer is presented in an attractive manner with a nice head and aroma. If pulled correctly the head should not be excessive, if it is demand a top up. However if served with a head it is my belief that the pub should use oversize lined glasses to avoid giving short measure. That is a sweeping generalisation and individual breweries will state whether their beer is best served with or without a sparkler to deliver the optimum quality pint. However, with real ale if the pub has kept the beer in top condition (and the brewery has produced decent beer in the first place) the beer should have a natural sparkle - or 'condition' caused by secondary fermentation in the cask that will mean the beer will look and taste good either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamY Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Can I have a menu, please, Simon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwebster Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi I am afraid that we don't have printed menu's as we tend to work off blackboards with the majority of the menu changing every couple of days. what we do have each day though are 'Pub Classics' which include Steak & Ale Pie, Fish & Chips, Burgers and Fishcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamY Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks, I shall be there for a lunchtime scran very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYB1966 Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 Thanks, I shall be there for a lunchtime scran very soon. Graham, Lord Marples is the "Ale" in the Steak Pie and Jaipur is in the batter for the Fish & Chips. If you get as far as desserts, the Sticky Toffee Parkin has St Petersburg in the toffee sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 It's the same London Pride nationally. The only two variables are the dispense and the condition the pub keeps it in. If it's a traditional bitter, generally in the north drinkers prefer it served via a sparkler which means the beer is presented in an attractive manner with a nice head and aroma. If pulled correctly the head should not be excessive, if it is demand a top up. However if served with a head it is my belief that the pub should use oversize lined glasses to avoid giving short measure. That is a sweeping generalisation and individual breweries will state whether their beer is best served with or without a sparkler to deliver the optimum quality pint. However, with real ale if the pub has kept the beer in top condition (and the brewery has produced decent beer in the first place) the beer should have a natural sparkle - or 'condition' caused by secondary fermentation in the cask that will mean the beer will look and taste good either way. I have no idea how they keep it in the Crown, just know it tastes damn fine and it's a real proper pub, no crappy gastropub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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