Fentiman Arms, The

Achurr (13 November 2008)

We just moved into the area and decided to have a nightcap at the Fentiman Arms. We arrived around 9:30pm. The bar was warm and cheery although it smelled strongly of fish, the plat du jour. We ordered two glasses of the recommended house red wine, which was undrinkable. It was sharp and acidic, with no body flavour or nose to speak of, and at six quid a glass not inexpensive either. We complained about the wine and the manager, a cheery chap said ‘oh really?’ and offered to change them for us. He then plonked two glasses on our table, without telling us what they were and walked off with our originals. These two glasses of wine tasted just as bad and I then ordered a beer. The manager passed the table several times without once enquiring if the wine was better. Eventually I asked what wine it was, and was told it was 2003 Bordeaux. As a wine connoisseur I found this hard to believe, and when I explained it was just as undrinkable, I was met with yet another impertinent and arrogant ‘oh really?’ We then abandoned our drinks and told the manager we would never return, and were met with yet another ‘oh really?’ I was disgusted at the service.

solvej maron (15 February 2005)

On the 3rd Feb 2005 we were renting the Fentiroom to do some presentations. We had the pleasure of eating some of the superb food while we were there. It is amazing what the chef can do with a bit of salad leaves and the steak was tender and very tasty. I hope that the manager realizes what a great chef he has on his staff. During our stay we only received kind and friendly serving from the staff at Fentiman Arms.

regards Solvej and Elna