The William IV, Bletchingley

This pub has recently been taken over and for the better i must say. On my first 2 visits since the change over i was greeted by the manageress with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. At this time there was no food available as they were looking for a cook. A few weeks later i saw the sign saying food was available so i thought i would give it a try.It was a Saturday night and the pub was very quiet. Unfortunally i was not greeted with the friendly smile as before. The lady serving was sitting reading the paper and i seemed to have inconveinienced her by coming in. I stood at the bar for at least 5 minutes before she even got up from her paper, she huffed as she came over and not even a hello she just said "yes". We ordered food which was very good.
Cooked by the manageress.I guess they didn't find a cook. She does a very good meal but the bar has been sacrificed for this. You need a warm friendly welcome which i didn't get. All in all a great local pub with plenty of charm just change the bar staff and get someone who really wants to do the job and enjoys it.

27 May 2008 10:33