Relax620812 (relax620812)

My wife and myself popped into the pub at about 12.10pm on Sunday lunchtime for a drink as we had been told, it had been done up and was now very welcoming. Far... Lire plus My wife and myself popped into the pub at about 12.10pm on Sunday lunchtime for a drink as we had been told, it had been done up and was now very welcoming. Far from the truth. Three members of staff stood at the lounge bar talking and no greeting, just, what would you like to drink. My wife wanted a Vodka and tonic. The Vodka was poured into a large glass what you would serve a large coke in, very unappealing and the bar staff then poured the whole bottle of tonic into the glass without asking if that is what we wanted. We should really have sent it back but we didn't bother. We had asked also for a slice of lemon in the drink but that was forgotten as well. I ordered a pint of real ale Sharp's Atlantic. It came out very cloudy, but just about drinkable. I then asked for CAMRA discount on the real ale as they advertised it, but was told it was only available Monday to Thursdays in the evenings. CAMRA members be aware, i have never encountered this before. One to avoid! We then asked where we could sit and was told the tables were reserved for food even though people were not coming in until 12.30pm or 1pm. They had some high stalls at the side of the loung with tables but no good for us as we are getting older and have bad backs. We were told we could go in the bar if we wanted. Overall the experience was very poor and we will not be returning. The staff need training on how to serve drinks and on their general attitude.