the hobgoblin can be an absolute nightmare at times....usually the day before a bank holiday. It's usually alright but then you remember that it's London Road.
my main problem with that place is that it is often absolutely packed, particularly at the weekends, and they don't seem to let anyone sit in their 'restaurant' bit which is almost always empty at that time
who's going out for dinner at 11pm?!
and their 'outside' bit which everyone bangs on...