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Greyhound Hotel, Carshalton, Surrey has been reviewed 1 times and has an overall rating of 5 points out of a possible 5, or 100% positive feedback.
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| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Review |
| 22/06/2009 13:18:52 | gary desmond | |
| Me, im the longest serving bartender, I just love this place. lets start with the building and setting... one of the oldest buildings if not the oldest in Carshalton with a fantastic history dating back many centuries. In the begining what is now the Swan bar was the first phase of what is now the Greyhound, this served as a hunting lodge for the gentry hunting deer in Nonsuch park, the lodge also has links with Lord Derby the founder of the famous race meeting held at Epsom race course. At the time of construction they probably didn’t realise just how beautiful Carshalton would turn out, the site was originally chosen because of the prime location to fresh drinking water (Anne Boleyn's well) and the fact that clean water was available to the horses via the pond which is fed by the river Wandle. Today the pond is the diamond in Carshalton and the Greyhound the mount as it overlooks. Over the centuries new parts have been added and taken away from the building but in doing so forged the most prestigious pub, hotel and restaurant for miles around. Since the dawn of the brewing trade this establishment has been a Young’s house, famous for their fine ales (you cant beat a pint of Special in my eyes or taste buds) and their consistency to deliver fine food. Lets move onto the staff.... For as long as I have worked at the Greyhound (2ys) there has always been Roger the head chef, this man runs on lithium ion batteries working seven days a week to ensure every meal that leaves his kitchen is cooked to perfection and of the highest quality. In my opinion and im sorry to say this Mr Chief Executive of Young's but your holding him back on his real potential, I mean some of the staff lunches that he provides really should be on the menu. Then there’s Selda head of housekeeping, aww she’s lovely, always running around in a panic for no reason making sure every room is spick and span, every bed is folded down perfectly, every light bulb to every complementary packet of biscuits is facing the right way. She and her team really do deliver 110%. As for the front of house crew (bar staff), right now I don’t think I could ask to work with a better crew, bartenders and waiting staff. Every team member strives to make 'you' the customer happy and will go out of their way to ensure you have a pleasant experience when visiting the Greyhound. You will always get a warm greeting and were happy to take five and have a chat if you so wish (as long as there's no-one waiting that is and if there is, we'll come back to you). I personally would like to commend Laura, Kerri and Tanee, these three girl bring new meaning to the word multi-tasking, if assigned to waitressing they are always ready willing and able to jump on the bar and make sure you are served with the minimum of wait and always with a huge beaming smile. ... The customers if your wondering... an amazing bunch, we have hardcore regulars, regulars, once in a while and passing trade, but each person has their own uniqueness and it is that uniqueness that makes the Greyhound what it is, this is a very friendly, happy pub, where you really can feel right at home or part of the Greyhound family.... if I haven’t already said enough, have a chat with one of the staff, we will be happy to tell you some more. [Report for Removal] | gary desmond wallington surrey |
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