Pub bans regulars from eating because they complained too much

A pair of hungry pub goers have been banned from their local after their complaints about portion sizes got too much for the fuming landlord.

Pals Chris Stanley, 51, and Jason Ponder, 35, love nothing more than going out for meals together and usually visit The Interceptor pub in West Bromwich, West Mids, up to three times a week.

They have been regulars ay the Hungry Horse boozer since it opened two years ago and fork out over £25 between them every time.

However, Chris has had a bit of a moaning spree of late, complaining about undercooked burgers, burnt pies and measly portions of chips.

Now the pair have been banned from ordering food - including crisps and nuts - by the fed-up pub manager.

Big menu: The friends loved to eat at the pub three times a week (SWNS)

Chris, from West Bromwich, said: “I’ve been served a burnt pie, undercooked burgers, coleslaw that would just inedible.

"One time I was mortified when I looked down at my plate and only saw about ten chips on there.”

Defending his complaints, he added: "I know when you pay £9 for two meals, you shouldn’t really expect much, but I should at least get an edible meal for my money…

"I wrote a letter to the manager, praising the staff but saying that the chefs needed to do their bit and start pulling their socks up.

"The manager came over and said ‘I’ve had enough of this, you’re always complaining, the pair of you’.

Foodies: Jason and Chris have been dining out regularly for years (SWNS)

"Then he told us that we would be welcome in the bar for drinks, but that we were barred from the restaurant and from ordering food, including bar snacks.

"He told us 'Our standards obviously don’t match up to yours’, which is funny because I can’t cook so I will eat most things.”

Chris said the ban nearly cost him his friendship with Jason.

He explained:"Jason was fuming with me. We’ve been friends for over 20 years so I admitted it was my fault and I think he calmed down a bit then.

"I don’t know if I will go back to the pub now, though.

"The atmosphere just isn’t the same towards me.”

Partial ban: The pub say they will still serve the pair drinks (SWNS)

Jason added: “I won’t be going back there. I’m boycotting the pub because why should I give them my money and my business when I wouldn’t feel welcome of comfortable?”

A spokesperson for The Interceptor confirmed the pair had been banned from eating at the pub, saying: “We have made every attempt to try and resolve any issues with the guests, but unfortunately we haven’t been able to.

“Following this it has been agreed with them that as we cannot meet their expectations, we will no longer be able to serve them food, but they are more than welcome to join us for a drink at any time.”

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