Derek Sponge

Review of Spotted Dog Public House Eppin...

I dont know HandPaul but he says it all in his bee...

I dont know HandPaul but he says it all in his beer in the evening review
Just heard that this pub is closing. Not at all surprised because it has always been overpriced, had a restricted real ale selection and what there is, often badly kept. The same familiar story, a lovely local that rather than try and compete with a wider selection at competitive prices, chose the greedy route of constant price rises and relying on diminishing loyal customers. What could have been a wonderful community pub (as it once was) AND co-existed with Wetherspoons next door (it's by a busy station for God's sake!) I hope I'm being too pessimistic and it will re-open as a free-house with 10 real ales, real cider, cheese rolls + pies on the counter and live jazz! - don't mind paying more for quality -bring back the sawdust!
Either the management have destroyed a financially viable pub, or a decent pub is not possible on this site. It is a shame, but I am not going to fight for a pub who wouldn t price me as a punter.