I visited The Drum and Monkey last Friday (30th November) and arrived around tea time slightly before food was being served. The member of staff who welcomed/greeted me must have known I was an outsider as I observed details and picked up some leaflets on the way in; he obviously wanted to create a good impression – which he did – and nothing was false. The welcome I received was what I would have expected VIPs to get. After asking my requirements and getting my drink I was shown to the dining area and relaxed. When food time arrived, I had my basic fish and chips and both the fish and chips were crispy and fresh, and after my meal I went into the bar area and spoke to a few people while finishing off my drink who were friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly all round. As I was leaving I told this member of staff who had welcomed and served me that I had seen the pub on Sugarvine as I guessed he was curious, and I told him I like visiting places as I travel around so take a look at Sugarvine. He was pleased to hear of this and as a result may be expecting a good review on Sugarvine now. It was very a comfortable, good quality pub, with reasonable prices and well worth another visit next time I am down that way again. You don’t have to be a millionaire to experience that VIP treatment.
Drum and Monkey – Alderley Edge