Park Pub Reviews
Dan Mansell - 11/08/2011
This is a Mitchells & Butlers house that only survives due to the close proximity to the football ground. If it wasn't for the profit made from match days (profit can exceed probably 1 weeks taking) then the management wouldn't be in place. They have zero people skills and make every effort for paying customers with children to feel uncomfortable.
We once (and last) had a big family meal, including 3 children. The landlady went out of her way to make us feel we should not be in a pub with children! She was beyond rude, which she caused a big scene in the pub itself, whilst we were eating desert that we need to be out of the pub - 7PM and off the premises by 8PM. That day we vowed as a family never to set foot in that place again! I will NOT part with a single penny of our family's hard earned cash to that lady and her husband. The way we was spoke to that day was truly vile. And to say they have children themselves I find utterly bizarre! In this day and age I do not understand how these pubs can survive in this current climate... disgusting and very behind the times. (Well this is the only pub that works this way, that I have ever come across.)
We now all go to a family friendly local pub for family meals, get togethers and such like.
Also, as the above post states there are no high chairs or children's menus available, like you would expect from a newly revamped public house.
It is clear to see that they get paid a set wage as we're all aware the pub industry is in decline and much focus has gone onto the food and make the place a "family friendly environment" but unfortunately this public house hasn't moved with the times. This is unfortunate, as the pub is ideally placed within Hillsborough and has the opportunity to make a pleasant place for both families and football fans.
Richard Jackson - 18/06/2011
Good beer, especially the cask EPA. They often have a raffle on the weekend (only need to buy a drink to get a ticket).
The food is however a little disappointing. Mixed grill for around £7, which comes with a drink such as a pint, coffee etc... Chicken didn't resemble chicken, some sort of re-formed chicken. Sausages also similar, processed. Chips good, steak not too bad, pork processed too?! Not great considering the price. Puddings nuked in microwave!
Shame, as the beer is good, but food is not. Would pay around £3 for similar in a low end greasy spoon.
Louise Burkinshaw - 19/05/2010
Nothing about this pub is "family friendly". They simply do not like children being in this pub, there are no high chairs available, no kids' drinks, no children's menu and they have to order a meal even if everyone else in the party is eating!
The staff are all so rude too, instead of just asking politely. Being a manger at a pub myself I would never let my staff be so rude to the customers and chatting behind the bar instead of serving.
Even though I live on the same road as this pub I will never go in again, with or without my child and I advise other people to steer well clear too!
