The Stanhope Arms Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Ambience

Pros:

• "A drinks only kind of pub as it has a good atmosphere."
• "This Greene King pub is bright and airy and has some Greene King uniformity around the walls."
• "The classic pub is a quintessential neighborhood hangout with a laid-back vibe and a bustling crowd."
• "Whether you're looking for a night out with friends or a casual date spot, this classic pub is a must-visit."
• "It was super loud and crowded inside with mostly tourist."
• "Nice place, good beer, great atmosphere for a week night."
• "Wish we had pubs like this in Canada."

Cons:

• "Massively overpriced and very very rude staff, more interested in their phones then the customers."
• "Would never come again! My friends and I came for a Sunday roast and we were even more disappointed."
• "Food not great, staff felt forced friendly and the beer wasn’t to my liking either."
• "Unfortunately, the team here have decided to make their own rules up, which resulted in a deeply unpleasant and confusing visit."
• "Never coming again and I recommend you avoid. I repeat, STAY AWAY!!!"
• "Strong smell coming in."
• "This pub is not an attractive option."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "The selection of beers and spirits is impressive."
• "Serving a traditional British menu at a reasonable price and with a good selection of ales, this is an enjoyable stop to refill and refresh for lunch whilst sampling some British pub fare."
• "A decent choice of beers and very good food."
• "We had the real British pub experience here. The fish and chips was excellent with nice crispy fish."
• "Had the classic fish and chips food was cooked well and the fish tasted fresh."
• "They've got a pretty good range of ales including a favourite, Hophead."
• "The chicken and mushroom pie had a wonderful pastry and filling. The Mac & Cheese was to die for! It had so many good flavors."

Cons:

• "Do NOT try to book this place through Greene King."
• "The food was 'reheated' and not freshly cooked, definitely not hot."
• "The bill was requested then ignored by the staff for 10 minutes."
• "Half the food & drinks we ordered weren't available. Then got asked to move as our chairs were in the way of the toilets."
• "Tables far too close together to make sitting down or standing up easy."
• "Stay away from Abbot ale - I'd say it was very dull."
• "Have the fish and chips, batter was soggy, chips soggy and cold, obviously pre cooked, wrapped in cling film and partially heated up in a micro wave."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "I will return soon."
• "Very nice and traditional English pub. With good service and very good music selection."
• "Enjoyed the food and beer."
• "What a fun Friday night pub!"
• "The bartenders are knowledgeable and attentive."
• "Staff were polite, attentive and efficient."
• "The staff were very friendly and quick with making our drinks."