Does this pub want business?

We arrived in the car park at around 7:30 last night. There were only four cars in the car park, which is a shame as the pub is beautiful and has lots of potential. We thought they would welcome our small mini bus of 14 people. On arrival into the pub there were four people sitting down having a drink. We went to the bar and were told that bus parties had to phone in advance! I explained that there were only 14 of us but he said the rule still held. I asked if he was joking (he had no one else to serve!) but he said it was policy but on this occasion he would serve us. His arrogant attitude had, by this stage, put us off and we decided to turn tail and flee without a drink. Instead we visited The Blue Bell, Wingfield Welfare, Yew Tree and White Hart. All of these were welcoming and pleased to have our custom.

What a shame. This pub could be brilliant!