Fishmongers Arms

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  Jack Rowan

  ·2 months ago

  “Don’t visit this place ! The owner just begs for you to buy drinks and if you don’t he will tell you to leave and he will start getting in your face like he wouldn’t get folded”

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  Lisa Abel Skeete

  ·8 months ago

  “James made me an amazing espresso martini. It was sensational great value for money beautiful atmosphere. I can play pool. I can play darts and the music. The selections in the juke box are great.”

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  Simon Rogers

  ·8 months ago

  “The service in here is second to none..... The staff and management are on top of their stuff.... Friendly and welcoming..... Full of regulars.... And full of laughter..... Had plenty of good times I'm there! And always go back..... And the bar staff deserve a special mention..... Lovely 😊..... I'll be there myself later on with a group of happy ... Drinking proper drinks.... Not lattes/teas..... Leave that to costa......”

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  Jill Lupupa

  ·9 months ago

  “This place had the rudest bartender / front of house- Tilly. From when me and my friend entered for a nice catch up, she approached us, having just sat down, asking ‘what do you want’ abruptly and we got up to go to the bar, my friend asked for a menu and she said ‘no we don’t do food’ assuming we were looking to eat, but we meant for a drinks menu as it’s a pub at late evening to night time. I asked if they do hot drinks which she didn’t take to well at all, she gave us two black teas - we went to sit back down carrying them and chat, choosing to ignore her. My friend had finished her drink and as I got to the bottom of mine, I could feel stares the whole time related to finishing the tea later, soon enough Tilly walked over and took the cups and saucers away to which we said thanks. Two minutes later and she walked over, stopped in front of us and said ‘girls, you *have* to order something to drink, that’s how this works’. She stomped off and vanished behind the bar. We considered leaving because at this point everyone in the pub in that area was staring, as if we’re not just two 20 something girls sat in our corner of the pub chatting and having a drink, like anyone else. We got up to go to the bar and the group of guys sat there all looked on and said ‘fair play’ then called for Tilly to come back out. She demanded ‘are you going to order something’ - meanwhile I could see tables of the few people that were there (meaning there’s no rush for seats or for us to keep ordering to keep a seat) nursing their single beers, and later sitting for time on time with empty pint glasses and beer bottles and she hadn’t gone up to collect their empty stuff until they left, or asked them to get something else. The difference was these other tables were older men. From the moment we came in, she acted like we’d done something. I’ve worked in a local family pub before at uni, and go to catch up with friends and my partner in other bars / pubs / restaurants where after you sit, if they come up to ask for your order or if you’d like anything it’s phrased exactly that way, in a hospitable way - the way the job entails. You want customers to come back, not to leave and never return. Additionally, in any other place, if your cups or anything are taken while you’re still there chatting, and they come to ask if you’d like anything else (put so so much more normally and nicely), when you say no thanks or just have tap water, it’s always fine because you’re a paying customer - you’re always able to be left to it to relax and talk - but not in this place. A pub is supposed to be warm and inviting, not the vibes of this place.”

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  Maya Kokerov

  ·9 months ago

  “Do not recommend and never going back. The woman with ginger hair yelled at us when we walked in (2 girls) because we sat down for a minute before ordering a drink and then did it again in front of everyone when we finished our drink, saying we need to order more immediately or need to leave. Whatever the ‘rules’ are she could’ve asked us in a civilised manner. All of the men were leering at us creepily and I did not feel respected as a woman, I was constantly on edge. She gave us the evil eye the whole time, even when we were ordering.”

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  Tom Lenords

  ·9 months ago

  “An utmost disappointment. Friends have gone to this pub and recommended to try it out but never coming back. Incredibly rude staff who spend their time bullying you and talking to you in condescending tones. Don't recommend if you want your day to be ruined.”

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  Victor Humes

  ·1 year ago

  “Great pub for a drink , and the family garden space for a castle for the kids”

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  Ellie

  ·1 year ago

  “A great local spot with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive. Good selection of drinks. Worth a visit if you’re nearby”

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  Hannah Porter

  ·1 year ago

  “I went to the fishmongers arms yesterday for an event with my family. The staff were absolutely lovely and really attentive. I was served by 3 different people at the bar and all of them were so friendly. Drinks were cheaper than most pubs in the area, definitely recommend Fishmongers Arms! I will definitely be back!”

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  1956gooner

  ·2 years ago

  “This has to be my favourite pub in Southgate. It is large and bright inside, with a pool table, dartboard and juke box. There is also a large seating area outside, some of which is under cover. I opted for a double Monkey Shoulder whisky which was reasonably priced at £7.80. The service is always excellent here and today was no exception. I have attended quizzes here which are always fun and they do host live music. If you use the pub car park make sure you give your cars details to the bar staff or you might get a ticket. Situated just 5 minutes from Southgate station this pub is well worth a visit.”

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