"We stopped by this pub as a regular meeting spot for our group, not because it is particularly good, but because it is convenient. However, recently, the atmosphere has improved and we have found ourselves staying longer due to the staff being more friendly and engaging. We even joked with one of the staff about the absence of the unpleasant manager, who is apparently on holiday, which has made everyone happier. Last Saturday, instead of just one drink before moving on, we ended up staying the whole night, enjoying plenty of drinks and food. With a bar tab of nearly £60 per round and having had 8 rounds, the pub definitely profited from us being there. The manager should take more holidays, as the pub is much more pleasant and profitable without him around."