Quinno
30-09-2013, 20:06
Cask Corner (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/72950/) - part of PSM's review made me feel a bit sad/mad:
The service was prompt and friendly, although two young ladies who popped in for a glass of wine were given short shrift by the barman, so perhaps the courtesy only extends to ale drinkers.
I know from first-hand experience that quite a few people who run and staff pubs don't seem to have a handle of marketing and the benefits of a positive first impression...but FFS, couldn't the bloke behind the bar have said something like:
"sorry ladies, we don't sell wine here but we do stock a wide range of real ale and I'm sure there'll be something here to tempt you if you'd care to try a couple of complimentary tasters?"
Well that's what I would have done anyway. Hardly helps the (slowly fading but still quite strong) stereotype of ale drinkers being boorish snobs with no social skills. Even if they hadn't taken up the offer at least they would have left with a positive view.
:moremad::(
The service was prompt and friendly, although two young ladies who popped in for a glass of wine were given short shrift by the barman, so perhaps the courtesy only extends to ale drinkers.
I know from first-hand experience that quite a few people who run and staff pubs don't seem to have a handle of marketing and the benefits of a positive first impression...but FFS, couldn't the bloke behind the bar have said something like:
"sorry ladies, we don't sell wine here but we do stock a wide range of real ale and I'm sure there'll be something here to tempt you if you'd care to try a couple of complimentary tasters?"
Well that's what I would have done anyway. Hardly helps the (slowly fading but still quite strong) stereotype of ale drinkers being boorish snobs with no social skills. Even if they hadn't taken up the offer at least they would have left with a positive view.
:moremad::(