Throwing Buns in Vale of White Horse

Just popped in, having walked into town on a Sunday morning, for a coffee and bite to eat. We were warmly greeted and swiftly served. The cafe is in a beautiful old Tudor cottage, with low ceilings and exposed beams. There are several tables with comfortable seats. We actually sat on an old leather sofa, where I enjoyed a fresh warmed almond croissant and my husband had a bacon and sausage bap. There are a selection of hot dishes available and yummy fresh cakes too. Situated behind County Hall, this independent cafe is well worth a visit

Two customers, we ordered two coffees and seat in a table. After 20 minutes a member or staff rushed to the table and stated that if we are not going to order more, we need to leave because other people waiting. We found this very rude. Coffees are expensive these days. We cannot enjoy it if they rushed you out . Very poor customer service. You just lost two customers. I don’t recommend it

Lovely people but truly horrible coffee. I thought because they had an expensive Italian coffee machine that the coffee would be good but it was like dishwater. yuk

Great place for a late lunch. Sandwiches were freshly made and well priced. Lovely iced coffee too. Service was friendly and helpful. Biscuit for our dog too. Will visit again.

Coffee and sandwiches are fine and good value. Friendly staff. Nice outside seating area. Inside could do with a refresh.

Coffee and cake isn’t just what they sell but an experience for one to remember friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere will be returning

Blaming a pay customer for using the toilet after they sanitised it at 16:00 ? Very interesting 🧐 I will never go again. Bye bye 👋

Urgh just had a very bitter cappuccino.Not even a sugar lump could disguise the poor coffee.Has left a nasty taste in my mouth.

Lovely lunch at the Throwing Buns although small it has lots of character. We had a lovely set of sandwiches and cake. Friendly staff highly recomended.

Small cafe in a lovely position in the centre of town. Toasties were lovely, good hot chocolate, friendly and attentive staff. Much better atmosphere than Costa or Starbucks.

Love this place. Guaranteed a friendly welcome and if the sun is shining, there's no better place to sit and watch the world go by whilst having a cup of tea.

When travelling down the A34 I detoured into Abingdon for a coffee and cake stop. I found 'Throwing Buns' and got a Latte and Banana Cake to go and it was fabulous coffee and nice cake. They had plenty of tray bake cakes to choose from and the interior decor was great, a shame I was taking mine 'To Go'. Staff were friendly and prices reasonable. There's outside seating as well which would be great on a nice day to sit and sip coffee, nibble cake and watch the world go by. Highly recommended.

Great service and coffee from the team, every time at Throwing Buns!! I go there at least twice a year for my Latte fix. Thoroughly recommended 👍

I went to throwing buns for the first time last week and have been going back every day since. service is amazing, staff are super friendly and welcoming and the bubble tea is super tasty. 10/10 would recommend to all family and friends. would give more stars if i could!!

Very lovely afternoon tea for two. Large selection of sandwiches and cakes which all tasted fab. Will be recommending to family and friends.

Had a lovely panini and iced coffee here. Excellent service by a lovely waitress named Lisa. Will return

Really nice local cafe, great coffee and hot chocolate. Always happy to support local small businesses.

We have recently moved to Abingdon and wanted to find a local coffee shops (that wasn’t a large chain), we found this little gem on Sunday morning. The coffee is delicious! Dog friendly and breakfast was lovely. Staff are very friendly and cannot wait to return!

Beautiful outside seating, nice simple menu, delicious huge milkshake and lovely freshly cooked panini. Service was quick and easy and well organised. Mmm Thankyou!

Sat outside on a damp day, which could have been a bit dismal, however we both really enjoyed our meals here , overlooking the Market Square and the atmospheric County Hall. Pay as you order, and then waiter(ess) service. Good Coffee and excellent Teas ( in a bone china teapot). Bacon and brie role was outstanding, and the only down side was an inconsiderate smoker.Well worth giving the national chains a miss and supporting a local based coffee shop.

This is a lovely little gem of a coffee shop within the heart of Abingdon. The name is a simple but effective and is a reference to Abingdon's history of bun throwing, which is now a 400-year-old tradition. There is a cosy feel to this small cafe, with a lot of old fashioned memorabilia on the walls. The seats and solid, yet comfortable and the customer service is very friendly. There is also seating outside for approximately 10 people, and the same again inside. If you like somewhere that is a little more quiet compared to the large number of coffee shops within close proximity within the town centre, this the perfect option. The main gentleman who works at this establishment is friendly and always smiling. There tends to be a lot of younger adults employed as well, working the odd hour here and there, this is nice to see as it shows support for the local community. Our favourites include the follows; spiced chai or vanilla chai latte, flat white and mocha. Portion sizes are good and there are some simple breakfast/lunch options available as well.

An enormous thank you to Olga for the wonderful cream tea for five of us which we enjoyed in our home during lock down. Together with the service received, the quality and quantity of these delicious offerings far exceeded expectations and were up there with the very best of afternoon teas which we have had anywhere In the world. It is wonderful to have such quality in our lovely town.

Brilliant cafe . Called for the first time last week Good choice of snacks. Try the scones/ cream/ Jam and a pot of tea. Highly recommended

This convenient and comfortable cafe boasts a prime location beside the beautiful Baroque town hall. It's name reflects the quirky & fun local tradition of "bun throwing" to celebrate jubliees and events.The service was courteous and efficient, the choice range on the menu, impressive for a small cafe, offering savoury lunchtime snacks as well as teas and cakes. Prices are very reasonable and the ambience relaxed and with character. We were very glad we opted for it, rather than one of the generic chains, and will no doubt visit again.

Lovely cafe bar and staff. Rather spoiled by its restricted table layout and size. Wherever you sit, it feels like other customers are right up close, which makes it quite claustrophobic.

It's quite cute and cramped in the Throwing Buns tearoom (the weird name celebrates the strange habit of chucking cake down on the residents - something noted in the framed cuttings from newspapers that dot the walls), but there's a good courtyard to sit outside in warmer weather at the front.Service is friendly enough, although our loyalty cards - stamped from previous visits - were refused, on the grounds that there were now new owners in the establishment, and they didn't feel like honouring the loyalty cards from past owners.That seemed rather mean and short-sighted, and hardly likely to make us rush back. But the staff insisted on refusing the old cards, and simply stamping and issuing us with another. Good customer service would have been more sympathetic!The coffee was, however, good. And the tea (said my companion) was also nice.Small tables, cramped interior, good atmosphere, keen prices.

I popped in to Throwing Buns on Saturday morning for a bacon sandwich and a cup of coffee (which is my perfect breakfast of choice) The coffee was excellent, and the sandwich was perfect, nice bread, plenty of filling cooked well, crispy but not dry. The price was average. I was greeted and served promptly by friendly smiley staff and owners. Well done and thank you, I shall return.

Myself and my sister visited throwing buns for the 2nd time on Saturday and I must say how lovely the afternoon Tea is here. Great value and staff are very friendly. Scones are amazing! Thank you again and look forward to returning again soon

Thank you to all the staff for providing a lovely afternoon tea for 20 people for a surprise get together to celebrate my mums 80th birthday. Staff are so friendly and accomodating, and the presentation of the food was excellent. We will be back

We popped after an early morning walk for breakfast and ordered two breakfasts and tea.The tea was served in a lovely large pot which was more than sufficient to quench our thirst. To enjoy something the first sense is how it looks, the breakfast duly arrived piled high on the plates and the poached eggs were so hard they could be used as golf balls and the toast was burnt which could only seen after wading through the pile of food concealing it.The waitress took the eggs away and returned a long while later asking if we wanted the eggs replaced.

A fun place to pause a while and read about the local tradition of throwing buns! Not in the cafe though ... Friendly staff, good coffee, delicious cakes. A good place to pop in and be refreshed while in the centre of town.

I love this little cafe in Abingon. FIrstly, they score 5/5 for food hygiene (many places round here seem to score 2 or 3). Secondly, the food is really nice. Thirdly, the staff are super-friendly, and also they're really flexible.My wife came here last week with her family who were visiting from Japan for afternoon tea. They were too early (according to the menu) but the owner prepared one anyway despite it being right on lunch time and delighted my in-laws!Highly recommended!

Choice of light meals - ciabbatas (which were lovely), sandwiches, soup, jacket potatoes etc. There are also home made cakes, which looked delicious. All reasonably priced along with the drinks.

A lovely cafe in the heart of Abingdon. A nice selection of drinks and sandwiches etc. Fab specials - the soup's always good. Good choices for children too. Friendly staff and a warm cosy atmosphere. The cakes look amazing but I'm always too full after lunch and vow to go back some time just for cake!

We had afternoon tea today for a large group. We were very well looked after and the food was delicious. I had the vegan sandwiches and cake selection, and it was all lovely. Thank you very much for looking after us, it was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.

I popped in for lunch, and was very impressed! The jacket potato was just right, with a lovely side salad. The staff were really friendly, and made a wonderful cappuccino. The price was great £4.75 for a jacket potato with plenty of filling. The service was quick but not rushed, and the environment was quiet and welcoming.

Lovely cafe. Much better than the boring chains, with no queuing and home-made food. Friendly service. Clean toilet!

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere in this traditional cafe, serving great sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks. One of the best places for a spot of light lunch in Abingdon.

Three friends had lunch in the Throwing Buns café yesterday (30th Nov). It was fantastic, the service was quick and easy and our lunch delicious - we'll certainly be back again soon. It was recommended and we will certainly recommend it to others - thank you an excellent lunch

We called in here this week after a 10 mile walk along the Thames from Shillingford. It was just what we needed. A comfortable sofa to collapse into, friendly and efficient staff, great tasting food and a lovely cup of tea.

Visited whilst visiting family and was pleased with our lunch. I had a coronation chicken baguette followed with coffee and walnut cake. Tasty!

We were passing through to Oxford and stumbled on this little gem. Lovely independent coffee shop on the square - a lovely welcome with great coffee and cake!. Had the chocolate cake (yum) and the tiffin (even better)

The staff at Throwing Buns were welcoming and attentive. My friend and I shared a delicious afternoon tea, sat out front overlooking the square. I particularly enjoyed the smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches and the scones. If I'm ever in Abingdon again, I will certainly return.

In Abingdon for the day, we were looking for a pub for lunch. Many pubs but the first two we tried were total failures: the first wasn't serving beer ("we need someone to sort it out!) and the other didn't serve food. So, time running short, we called in at Throwing Buns for takeaway sandwiches. What a gem! Absolutely charming staff. Invited us to sit while they made our sandwiches, which were excellent. Sorry we weren't there for tea because we could see a delicious-looking selection of cakes just waiting to be eaten.

Looks a lovely independent coffee/sandwich shop.

Nice relaxed place for a bite to eat. Good cream teas, good ciabatta and fantastic bubble tea. Staff really friendly and helpful, place nice and clean. Easy to find, right opposite the museum and market square.

Wonderful calm and relaxing place in a busy little town , the staff were so welcoming and polite .

My mum and I went for afternoon tea. The service couldn't have been more lovely and attentive, they really looked after us. The caffe is so lovely and has a really chilled atmosphere. The food was really good! Fresh sandwiches with three different fillings, big scones (warmed up on request) with clotted cream and a vast selection of small cakes. So, so lovely!

A cosy place to visit and the best cafe in Abingdon(if you compare with big brands like Costa!). I totally recommend it.

Order just a plain cheese toasty, the salad that comes with it was just awful the lettuce was brown at the edges the presentation was like it was just slapped on the plate and toasty was cold.

Was really pleased to find this cosy cafe on our recent visit to Abingdon. I love the link to the famous bun throwing in the town. I went for the Elvis sandwich which was divine! The staff were very helpful :)

Just off the town square, we stopped here for a cream tea which was fairly average. Staff were friendly but a bit slow with the service (and it wasn’t even busy).

We booked an afternoon tea after hearing that it was a good place to go, it was even better than expected.

Nice little coffee shop in the centre of town with a wide range of cakes and sandwiches. Shame that the chicken and pesto panini came with wafer thin chicken slices rather then chunks but maybe that is a personal preferences. Will be back again.

I took my friend there for her birthday breakfast and we were served promptly by friendly staff. Lovely food and coffee that set her up for a day of celebration. Thank you.

Went here for a coffee and some toast--it's tastefully decorated inside--the coffee was very good. It's quite pricey but ok as it's in a good location and a pleasant place to sit.

Ordered 2 coffees. Took over half an hour to be served. Complained and they had lost our order. We also saw them serve us using cups that were taken off a table and only rinsed under the tap. Sadly will not return.

Ordered normal tea - when it arrived it was Earl Grey. Ordered soup - not a difficult job to heat and serve, but we waited a long time (over 20 mins) for it. 3 members of staff and the cafe not full, but service slow....

We spent a brilliant afternoon in this beautiful and cozy place in the centre of Abingdon! The cakes and sandwiches...

We came here for a spot of dinner with my partner, me Mum and my 95 year old Granny. The...

A convenient spot if in the centre of town. It has outdoor seating and a very quaint inside part. Actually...

We have visited throwing Buns a couple of days ago for afternoon tea and we had amazing experience there, firs,t the staff is really nice and friendly, we had the best warm welcome possible, the quality of food is perfect, after noon tea was quit rich for the price we paid,worth to try!!.

Friendly, clean and elegant cafe with good quality tasty coffee and good food. Has a homely feel and has tourist information and various leaflets. Has a perfect location in the centre of Abingdon between the museum and the high street bus stop for a good stop off or break and sit down spot for road bound tourists or commuters going to or coming from work. I pass by on my daily commute and my favorites are the coffee and the fruit smoothies and compared to other places I love the cleanliness and decor!

Love the Mocha for me is the best in town! Very friendly atmosphere, nice cake & cafe type of food (sandwich, salads, soup) different types of coffee & tea, including bubbles tea!

Fuimos con mi novia para un bocadillo de desayuno - por el lado bueno, el personal era lo suficientemente agradable cuando ella pidió. Somos grandes fans de los sitios independientes, así que realmente quería como este lugar, sin embargo lo que nos sirvieron no estaba a la altura. Mi BLT era un contendiente para el peor BLT que he tenido - malos baguette, insípida, tocino y browning lechuga. El mango batido sabor aguadas zumo de mango, no es realmente lo que yo clasificaría un batido. Mi novia intentó uno de sus tés de burbujas como ella se convirtió en un gran fan de estas cuando viajar por Asia, sin embargo, esta también probado aguadas y demasiado enfermizo dulce y con sólo 4 - 5 del mencionado burbujas. Sus granos en tostadas estaba bien con muy buen pan suficiente, aunque los sobrecitos de mantequilla se sirve en los granos, no es la mejor para uso fácil. Ambos enfermara bastante ahora, así que no volveremos a este café es muy malo.

Buena taza de té y bollos de crema y encantador mermelada, no tenían ninguna tarta pero que parecía bueno. Personal amable, prefieren frecuentar establecimientos locales en lugar de las cadenas grandes.

It was bigger than i expected, ok for 2 prams max I'd say. Ordered the cream tea at the counter. Was feeding the baby when the last dropped my food off and asked if she'd mind pouring me a cup of tea. Which she happily did. Great choice of jams to go with the generous and warm currant scone.

Clean, good food, good coffee and a very friendly environment! Quick food, at very reasonable prices.

We were staying in the area and found that there are lots of places to eat in Abingdon. We're glad we chose Throwing Buns (strangely named but the staff are happy to provide this history behind the name). The cream teas are delicious and the coffee is excellent. The owners and the wait people are very friendly and accommodating. We (boringly perhaps) went there three times in three days as we just couldn't imagine anywhere being better. We'll be back again!

Afternoon tea was amazing and a really reasonable cost. Beautiful and huge scones, a tasty choice of sandwiches and loads to little cakes. I skipped lunch but we still couldn't finish it all. Beautiful, cosy café but on a nice day it has tables outside.Oh and excellent coffee. I'll be back but I may skip breakfast too.

Just stopped by for tea and cakes and we weren't disappointed. Generous pot of tea for two and some very nice fresh cakes.

Not a lot more to say. Limited range of food and drinks. Non interested staff. Has so much potential!!

Just had afternoon tea with Mum. It was truly delicious. Great choice of sandwich fillings. Beautiful scones with oodles of cream and jam. Will now be looking for an excuse to visit again. You can't beat an independant coffee shop where you are made to feel very welcome.

Just popped in for an afternoon tea and some cake. The place can be best summarized as shabby-chic. Good range of cakes available and the banana cake was very good.Quite a change from the national range of coffee places and it was very nice to see all the literature on each table advertising local events.Interesting decor with a collection of milk and milk derivative bottles on display.Lots of information on the "bun throwing" tradition in Abingdon.Not cutting edge food available but a comfortable place to visit.

Food was good, toasties and cakes. Coffee also good, however one of our party was served the wrong sized drink and two others were forgotten about until we mentioned it to staff.One member of staff (male) was lovely and friendly, however the lady making sandwiches was quite abrupt and a little rude in her manner.Food took a long time to arrive, but would definitely return again and see if it was just an off day for service.

Occasionally pop in for coffee, or lunch. The cafe is so friendly, and the staff are extremely helpful - nothing is too much trouble. Their jacket potatoes are to die for (great selection of toppings) and the selection of cakes would tempt anyone - all at very reasonable prices. Outside seating area overlooking the main square - altogether a lovely place.

This is a nice pitstop if you're not a fan of the coffee giants (I spotted 2 Costas in Abingdon which is 2 too many for me). It is certainly larger on the inside than appears from the outside, but still quite cosy. The staff were friendly, the decor had a faint whiff of market town oddness which felt appropriate given the towns tradition of literally "throwing buns" on one day of the year (lots of framed newspaper articles chronicling said event). The menu was fairly average and I was perfectly content with my mocha and toasted teacake. Nothing particularly special, but I hold a place for little cafes like this one, with no pretensions whatsoever.

Very Good service, reasonable prices, delicious cakes,Tasty sandwiches and on top of that clean to the highest standards and very well managed. Located in the heart of the city center providing a variety of coffee and yummy food.Highly recommended to visit and enjoy the traditional cakes and sweets.The Manager stefanos is a big star!!

I took my daughter in law for her birthday treat on 1st October 2016. Very friendly helpful staff asked us to chose the sandwich filling and choice of cakes. We could not eleven the amount we had 3 X large sandwiches with generous fillings. We both had a fruits one, pot of jam, large amount of clotted cream, a large slice of cake AND a caramel slice or rocky road! My favourites! The tea came in an individual pot with leaves.. Very traditional cream tea.. And the plus side is if you cannot eat it all ( I couldn't) they will pack it for you to ale home. Excellent service, I recommended my sister to take her friend there on 8th October...and I opined them!!This won't be the last time, I am recommending it to everyone.

visited here a couple of years ago with my nephew. Quite compact inside the restaurant, but still very pleasant atmosphere.

Always a real pleasure visiting this little quaint tea shop of the main square . Friendly warm staff . And the best carrot cake I've tasted ever .......

An excellent example of an independent cafe competing with the chains, one of my favourite places to visit in Abingdon. The service is excellent and the staff friendly led by the owner Richard. Can highly recommend the club sandwich and the cakes are cheeky treat not to be missed. Love this place.

Met a friend for coffee and croissants. Nice little outside seating area. The man who served us could not have been more helpful, offering water in an enormous dog bowl for our dog, on a very hot day.

A really nice place to drop in for a coffee. Staff very friendly and the service is good. Reasonably priced and in the centre.

Delightful little cafe. Warm welcome from the boss and two enormous scones with our cream tea. More cream than we could possibly eat (we did try) and a selection of teas to go with it. A must for any visitor to Abingdon.

The café was quite pleasant and bright with friendly staff and the baguettes and capuccinos were fine, but the toilet really brings the place down. Heading down the stairs the environment became decidedly shabby compared with the café itself. The floor of the toilet was unswept and dirty and the washbasin clearly hadn't been cleaned for quite a while. Although it would have been possible to change a baby's nappy there (there was a plastic sheet on a concrete surface) the facilities would need a good upgrade to make it safe and hygienic to do so!A good wash down and a couple of coats of paint around the staircase and the toilet would make such a difference, together with a thorough clean of the facilities at least every day!Wouldn't recommend the place until this had been done...

I love Throwing Buns and they serve great coffee. I regularly call in for both takeaway and to sit in. This place is by far my favourite coffee shop in Abingdon.

Went at a similar time last year. This year there were 5 of us so I had asked in advance for a table to be reserved for us to have afternoon cream tea again. We were not disappointed, in fact they had gone to a lot of trouble to get everything prepared so we didn't have to wait too long.We had two trays of fresh sandwiches, five each of sponge cake, millionaire shortbread, scones, jam and cream. Because we couldn't eat it all they wrapped up our cake and leftover sandwiches for us to rake away. I highly recommend you give their cream tea a try.

Having recently moved from the north to Didcot, we decided to explore the beautiful town of Abingdon. We had a scope around and saw this cute and beautifully painted exterior "throwing buns".We popped our head round the door to see if there was a table as it looked busy. We got a fab seat on the lovely thick wooden chairs and tables and we're greeted with a "hi guys" from the proprietor.After perusing the menu and cakes we ordered and paid ready to enjoy the surroundings. The interior was beautifully done with quirky and kitchy milk bottles hung along a wall and vintage posters it was delightful. After a delicious cuppa and cake which we took our time with as we couldn't get enough of the atmosphere and chilled vibe. Great cafe for refuelling and relaxing. Will visit again!

We dropped in to quench our thirst before visiting the nearby museum. We were welcomed and our order was taken immediately and brought quickly. There was an excellent selection of cakes etc as well as the drinks, but this was not what we wanted and we did not sample them. There was a menu, but again, we were not seeking a meal. The really pleasant aspect of this visit is that it is an old building, dark and cramped inside, and yet feeling cosy rather than cramped and very full with the local 'punters' who clearly know a good thing when they see it. Real coffee properly made and milk creamed rather than steamed. A really good experience.

As an occasional visitor, the service here never seems to change. Just persistently good. From basic tea and coffee to soup and a roll, a warm welcome environment, busy at times.But definitely worth a visit!

Friendly service that you just don't get from the big chains, good quality coffee. Nice little local business will come again

We stumbled on Throwing Buns by chance. We ordered afternoon tea for two and it was exquisite! Lovely warm welcome, very comfortable surroundings, excellent service, fantastic choice of delicious sandwiches, cakes and treats. Brilliant value for £17.50 for two. A wonderfully English experience. Well worth a visit! Tip: Go hungry!!!

A quirky, cosy interior with a lot of history. Nice food and drink. Service is a working progress, with young waitresses who seem to lack some confidence. Good place for a quick snack whilst shopping.

We were initially attracted to the unique interior design and cosiness of the throwing buns. The service by the first staff member of staff at the counter was very friendly, however the waitress who served our drinks and cake did not speak to us once and placed our order at the edge of the table, which I felt was rather rude! I was disappointed with my tiffin cake, very dry and tea was weak (had to remove tea bag into my mug.) The chocolate cake that my boyfriend had was delicious though. Shame that the prices didn't reflect my experience!

It's just a shame they're directly by the busy road, otherwise I'd go there much more often. Shame I can't take my dog inside. Very sad about that. Again - I'd come much more often if I could.Food and drinks are all fantastic - first class quality and very friendly boss and staff.Very happy they now offer unsweetened soya milk on my request. I call that flexible and customer oriented.Beautiful ambience as well.

What a great place! I drive by it several times a day and it's always busy. Having a spare half hour we paid it a visit! Amazing! Food superb, service fantastic, quaint place and very friendly, a local place to catch up with friends, will definitely re-visit for a breakfast again.

My 3 year old son and I had lunch in here today, and what a lovely find it was. The order was taken accurately and with a smile, and it arrived very quickly. The food was good, made with a traditonal flair. Even though my son was not the quietest of patrons, there was not a single eyebrow raised as in most other places by either the staff or the other customers. I was also very pleased that after I asked some questions about the authenticity of their claim that "Our products ae locally sourced", the answers were very forthcoming and that 90% of their products are indeed locally sourced!The only thing I would say are a let down, are the toilet facilities. These were dirty and did not appear very welcoming to children. Also the decor is contrary to the local sourcing they are proud of, with lots of Brazilian coffee bags hanging on the walls...even though all their coffee is from Oxfordshire.Overall though, a great place to eat and enjoy a spot of lunch.

I have visited this café several times, often for meetings. It is not particularly my taste in décor but is functional. There is not a lot of room and can get quite crowded. The toilets are also down a flight of stairs and not very uplifting - in fact quite dingy and next to a storage room.The food is on the whole good but you have to be careful of the teapots which leak all over the table. The benefit is that it is central, the staff pleasant and efficient and it is functional. However, for me it is not a place I look forward to visiting but more for practical purposes.

A lovely cafe with lovely cakes. The cafe could do with a good clean, the walls in places are splashed with drinks, and the carpet on staircase down to the toilets is filthy.