This once bastion of finery has been reduced to a hellhole of bad, end of line beer and atmosphere of nothing less than abject animosity. Patrons will often be sold beer only to be told to 'sup up' momoents later; whilst unknown clientelle will be shunned in favour of apparent (possibly related) regulars.
For a freindlier atmosphere, please consider the nearby Arden or wait it out till the current mangement is driven out in favour of a more professional bunch.
16-02-13