The Three Willows, Birchanger

Pleasant, welcoming and very obliging staff. Food is unambitious at times, but well-presented and reasonably good value. Interior pleasantly free of braying children! Long may it continue this way!

8 Oct 2008 13:29

The Cock, Bishop's Stortford

Last remaining pub in a pretty village that used to boast several. Predictably insular and unwelcoming to "outsiders". It's ok, but nothing special. Landlord seems to be counting the days...

8 Oct 2008 13:26

Bar Original, Surrey Quays

I'm guessing the previous review from steve23 is intended to be hilariously ironic? "Up-market and has a great feel" it definitely ain't! The only original thing about this depressing hole is in its name. It is full of apparently under-age scallies with no manners - and that's just the people behind the over-priced bar. The entire Surrey Quays "Leisure Park" is a god-awful desert of vandalised concrete and tarmac. Despite being just over 10 years old, it has been pencilled for demolition and complete redevelopment. Not before time. Woeful and dispiriting.

8 Oct 2008 12:06