The Duchess of Kent, Barnsbury

Good News first:
On the plus side the beer seems to be well looked after, it is in a great location (for me) and the decor is very nice.

Downside: What seems to be letting it down is the:
a) Menu - it never hasn't changed for a long time, there is a specials board however
b) the specials board, call it timing call it karma, i always seem to miss out on the "nice" item on the specials board
c) the service - very hit and miss depending on the mood of the waitresses. They tend to be a little on the dour side.
d) the quality of the food - as it is quite expensive i don't always get what i feel i paid for
e) on sending back a steak, how hard is it to cook a rare steak? The result of then waiting 15 minutes for it not to come back and deciding to cancel the order?

This pub should really be a top destination for a nice dinner, however it seems to be resting on its laurels and not living up to expectations (or standards)

27 May 2008 12:25