Borough Katzenjammers

Really bad service and made a complete botch of our booking

I made a company Christmas reservation which they got completely, inexplicably wrong.

They then refused to query the booking further. They gave us no alternative options and told us to move because we were in the way. So we left.

Really disappointing guys!

I called the venue in November to book my birthday party during the Christmas week and was advised in no uncertain terms that "we do not take bookings on Christmas week after 6pm due to demand". However, on the night half of the venue was booked. The manager had no clue and didn't even bother to offer a free J germeister. This could be a nice venue but unfortunately they don't know what they're doing. Luckily, there are more places with German food and beer in London. Avoid if you don't want to be left in the rain. Katzenjammer? Jammerschade.

Possibly the rudest bar manager I have ever encountered in 15years of London Pub drinking. A pleasant evening spoilt right at the end when the manager grabbed drinks from our hands - no exaggeration -and told us very aggressively to leave. This was at 11.18pm - the reason given was that staff would have to be paid extra past 11.20pm.

I would never under any circumstances return, there are plenty of professionally run bars on the area that don't leave you feeling threatened and unwelcome.

This is an authenic German bierkeller just off Borough High Street. I'm not sure they even play any music here - it's just wooden benches and German beers, and a patronage of beer lovers.

The bar staff are all dressed in German costume, and the walls are adorned with photos of German life. They even serve traditional German food. Last time I was there I had the currywurst, which was awesome.

If you're feeling adventurous, I'd recommend drinking a stein, which holds far more beer than you should ever consume in one sitting.