The Curtains Up

The reviews here are nonsense when they talk about about unfirendly staff. Maybe that was when the Curtain's Up was under the old management. The current landlord, Chris (yes, I know his name, but we are not related!), could not have been more helpful or friendly -- despite my awkward questions and unusual menu requests.
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Ian Patrick
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Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Friday, October 10, 2008

one draught beer was 'off' on last occasion I went but efficiently dealt with when complained; the replacement was very acceptable

food very good

a bit of a haven in an area poor for pubs

will go again
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Brian
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Thursday, January 10, 2008

I have had many meals here and have always fully enjoyed them.

I find all of the bar staff a pleasure to speak to and have had no reason to complain about this place at all.

I would recommend you try this place out for yourself rather than base your view on nasty comments left by others.
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nicola
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, May 18, 2007

Er, both the positive reviews here seem to be from people who know the owners names... so I'd suggest they might have a vested interest!

I actually live around the corner from this place and I can tell you that while it's ok for a drink, my flatmate had a poor sunday dinner there a few weeks back.

He said it was edible, but plain and that he wouldn't recommend me going there.

Just thought I'd be honest.
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Alan Jones
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Food 2 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Monday, December 11, 2006

I'm not sure I have been to a pub where the staff are so unfriendly and unhelpful. Last night my girlfriend and I went in to grab some food at 9.10pm (the board outside said food served til 10pm). Upon trying to order dinner my girlfriend was told in no uncertaoin terms that they weren't serving food. she drew the barman's attention tot he board, he said the kitchen shuts at 9.30 and the board was wrong. my girlfreind pointed out that it was only 9.15. tough, came the reply, the kitchen's shut. now ord of an apology.

it is not the first time the staff in there have been inept, but, as far as i'm concerned, it is the last. I shall not be returning.
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chaz
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Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Thursday, September 14, 2006

I've been to the Curtains Up a few times now and find it a perfect place to chill out and relax on a weekend! Under new management, it has a friendly atmosphere and pleasing surrounding, thanks to all the hard work put in by Chris and Pat... WELL DONE! Would recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
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Chris Senior
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Food 7 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Nice aesthetics, however the food leaves something to be desired. All they offered was a Sunday roast, the beef was cold and tough and the vegetables were of the "packet / tinned" variety. When we advised the waitress of our dissatisfaction no resolution was offered.
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Sarah
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Food 0 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, May 17, 2006

I am amazed at the reviews i have read on this friendly theatre pub. My friends took me there while on a recent business/pleasure trip. The clientele being made up of proffesionals, though mostly drama students from the nearby Dramatic Arts school made this place youthfull and vibrant while being completley unpretentious. As i was interested in the theatre i asked who happened to be the Curtains Up manager for info. This young chap went out of his way to talk through that weeks production and recommended future shows for my next trip, Thanks Chris. On the whole i was amazed to find a really nice place to visit in London that was full of genuine warmth and atmosphere. The previous reviews about this place and the manager, to me seem to be a misjudged representation of a pub i'd gladly call my local. On the other hand if you are the kind of person to make pretentious remarks like previous reviewers, this pub may be all the better for not having you visit there.
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Martin Bradley - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, January 11, 2006

A great venue to see theatre and to grab a quick pint. However I do feel that any play performed at The Curtains Up is up staged by the stroppy, histrionic and quite frankly, rude manager. Its a shame such a lovely venue is tarnished.
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Sammy - View all reviews by this user
Saturday, November 05, 2005

Went to the Curtains Up with a good friend that i havent seen for a year. The staff seemed really friendly but a little slow. The food was adequete but wasnt expecting much from a place where their main forta is fish and chips. Had a really good night, although i did get abused from one of the local drinkers on the way out for dressing a bit different than the usual flannel shirt and the hard core work boots. Would reccomend to anyone looking for a quick drink after work and something plain to eat.
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Chris Kameron
Thursday, October 27, 2005