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Old Punch Bowl, Crawley

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Decent pub in an old historical building in the town centre, near Crawley’s other interesting pubs. Some cask ales, mainly Greene King, including sesonals in good condition. Food is served all day, but I did not eat.
Sigmund - 8 Aug 2016 19:01
Not a fan of this pub surely down to the manager who is a really horrible person so will never go back again.
lolo9801 - 9 Apr 2013 18:17
great drinks selection, massive, nice atmosphere and people inside and the music is awesome!

one problem, ridiculous security staff. I was a regular and they wouldn't let me in because my wallet was in bad condition when I showed my ID and was told it was because I use drugs! very very uncool assumption to make and I won't be back.
burningtowel - 25 Mar 2013 16:55
Horrible pub and the manager is really aggressive. The bar staff are un-attentive and very rude. Never got a drink as we were asked to leave because we complained about the way were treated by the staff.
danishdish - 24 Nov 2012 18:11
If you want somewhere noisy with moody staff and the most unhelpful manager I have ever come across then this is the place for you. I don't normally write reviews for anything but my experience in this dive the other night annoyed me so much I had to write this. It is based right on the edge of the towns shops opposite a nightclub and surrounded by greasy take aways, so you can imagine the customers that come here, which is a shame as the building it's in is rather nice. It's amazing how much of a difference customer service can make but until they make DRASTIC changes then I nor my friends will be stepping in this place again anytime soon.
bremmond - 24 Aug 2010 15:16
only went once, did nt go in. huge punch up by front door.
avoid this pub.
tc_imbiber - 21 Feb 2010 14:56
Packed full of noisy chavs shoutlaughing over the music system, which was straining to cope with the volume set to number 11. Got a couple of rounds in, the first time the barman took my money, and then went off for about 5 mins to help someone else struggling to work another till. He completely forgot about my half poured pint of Guinness, and went off to serve another punter further down the bar - managed to grab his attention, and rescued my pint. The second time, there was no-one waiting at the bar, but 3x bar staff were just stacking glasses, and said that they couldn't serve. Waited ages before someone eventually sauntered in from a back corridor. Hard work drinking here! Beer was OK, place fairly clean, but wouldn't have stayed if I hadn't been meeting others later.
CountryBoy - 5 Dec 2009 16:59
Very depressing place.Greene King IPA,that's about it.

oldandmild - 16 Jun 2009 07:03
Greene King owned pub,but did get served a quality pint of ridleys witchfinder porter here last month, 7/10
fat_beer_badger - 25 Nov 2008 21:28
what an awful place,had a drink in here at 4pm on a sat, at 6pm landlady asks me to leave because i was wearing trainers i explain i have been in there for two hrs but would have got more sense out of the fruit machine,toilets very very poor drinks overpriced staff seem to like serving there friends first before anyone else ,avoid avoid avoid
ggm2109 - 2 Mar 2008 23:14
This has always been a favourite of mine on the way to the airport recently though they have had a prob with the ale once started it goes down hill so please keep an eye on it
millwallandy1 - 4 Jan 2008 17:21
Really good pub if you work for an airline, straight or gay. Great theme nights and well kept cellar.
anonymous - 31 Aug 2007 21:37
Main pub in Crawley for Gatwick Cabin Crew to go. Not full of chavs but does attract normal people with local accents. Great night out for al.
anonymous - 21 Aug 2007 23:08
Theme nights are absolutely excellent especially when the bar staff join in. Bit expensive but genrally a nice pub
gilmoregirl88 - 4 Aug 2007 17:14
Chavs are us.Avoid.
anonymous - 30 May 2007 14:30
Staff can be a bit moody if you're not a local, but generally welcoming. Food can be variable in both quality and time taken, but new lad in kitchen seems to have improved this no end.


wisepranker - 20 Sep 2005 16:43
Only pub in the high street that has decent food, more expensive then the rest, but well worth a visit. Great varaity of music in the evenings and the beer garden is perfect in the summer

anonymous - 23 Apr 2005 16:43
Over priced food.
Can take forever to get any food.
Great for a lunch time meal, if the boss does not mind you being late..
Ant - 6 Mar 2005 08:56
Good atmosphere, music great, not a place for a quiet chat though. Very lively bar
Nuttytart - 17 Aug 2004 20:20
it is an old fashioned pub from the outside but very modern inside, has dj 3 nights a week and has various drinks offers!
thursday and friday are best because the music is good!
coleen - 27 May 2004 14:40

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