Comments on: Public House, Islington | Review

By: georgia

georgia — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:44:06 +0000

Hi James,

My name is Georgia Knight – i would really like to invite you back down to Public House on the May 1st – to their new food menu launch. It would be great if you could come and see the new dishes that are on offer.

Best,
Georgia

By: jamesramsden

jamesramsden — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:04:47 +0000

In reply to Penny Newton. That really is truly appalling to hear. What a shame. Come to ours next time, we'll give you loads of voddy! J

By: Penny Newton

Penny Newton — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:07:21 +0000

What a huge disappointment this venue was.
I went for a drink on Thursday evening only to be greeted by the two barmen/owners? in a very rude manner. The barman became angry when I asked for a Vodka and tonic, informing me they don’t sell Vodka “because it doesn’t bring anything to our bar”. I’d never heard such pretentiousness in all my life. Did the Beefeater Gin or Wray and Nephew Rum bring something different I wondered?
I’d finally had enough when the barman told my group “if you don’t like the size of your reserved area you can leave” ( we had asked for a table for 20, and we could seat only 10). I would think they would have welcomed our custom as the place was empty.
There were more unprofessional incidents to our evening, which I won’t bore you with. But if you do want to go to the most pretentious bar in London, be spoken to rudely, and Vodka isn’t your drink then I’d suggest going!

By: The London Foodie

The London Foodie — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:29:39 +0000

Hi James,

I posted my review a while back, you can see it here: http://www.thelondonfoodie.co.uk/2010/04/london-restaurant-reviews-public-house.html, hope you don’t mind the link thingy.

Luiz @ The London Foodie

By: jamesramsden

jamesramsden — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:50:05 +0000

In reply to The London Foodie. It's definitely worth going back to, cool place. But the food misses. Let me know when you write your review, J

By: The London Foodie

The London Foodie — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:17:36 +0000

I also had the venison stew, but mine had a dry piece of halibut on top, such a waste of a most wonderful fish. The venison was very dry, and the dish did not resemble a “stew” in any shape or form. Your review is spot on, I am still writing mine… difficult one. I loved the space though, and the cocktails were fantastic.

By: jamesramsden

jamesramsden — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:36:38 +0000

In reply to Lizzie.

Really? They’ve got some very cool things in there. When did you go? I’d seen that they had scallops with haggis and rhubarb on the menu previously and was desperate to try it – sounded like an accident waiting to happen.

By: jamesramsden

jamesramsden — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:35:08 +0000

In reply to The Grubworm. It really does, and I'd definitely go back. It's a fun place, just needs to stop showing off.

By: The Grubworm

The Grubworm — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:45:52 +0000

“ickle watercress” – really? Ouch. That’s enough to put anyone off their soup. Sounds like it’s worth waiting for a while to see if it settles down a little before visiting. Sounds like it has bags of potential though.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:07:08 +0000

Bang on – I went there recently and while everything was technically accomplished (well cooked scallops, fish etc) it was let down by some really bizarre combinations. The sauce I had with the trout was so astringent I worried for the enamel of my teeth. Shame really, as it’s a lovely place.

Did you know you can buy the furniture in there? Beer-soaked £800 chair, anyone?