Corfu hotel regulars hit back at 'pathetic chavs' after Brit gran moans about 'no English food'

Daily Mail​

05-06-2025

British holidaymakers have defended a popular hotel in Corfu after a number of guests - including a furious grandmother who complained of 'no English food' - left scathing reviews online.
The Lido Corfu Sun Hotel has been inundated with negative reviews on TripAdvisor throughout May, including a relentless evaluation from Susan Edwards, who recently shared her 'nightmare' experience at the all-inclusive, four-star hotel.
Ms Edwards, 69, from Newcastle, paid £750 for the seven-night holiday to the Greek island, but blasted the hotel's dining options, insisting 'there was no food we could eat and we couldn't have anything to drink.'
On the first morning, she recalled being offered 'toast, a hard boiled egg or something in sauce. There was no bacon,' while the following day's breakfast was 'mozzarella and sliced tomatoes,' and 'no hot bacon or sausage.'
She added: 'There was fish, sardines and rice - I was sick to death of looking at rice. One night there was a Greek night and they had kebabs, I couldn't eat that. It's the worst holiday I've ever been on.'
In her TripAdvisor review, the grandmother vowed to 'never visit Greece again,' and urged English visitors to 'stay away' from the hotel unless they preferred to eat 'tomatoes and olives.'
The Lido Corfu Sun Hotel has dismissed Ms Edwards' claims as 'inaccurate' and 'exaggerated' - but a number of loyal guests have since clapped back at 'old crows' and 'entitled' holidaymakers who have left negative reviews concerning food.
On TripAdvisor, one guest wrote: 'Don't listen to pathetic chavvy Brits and Poles who bought the cheapest "All Inclusive" package in existence and demanded type of service only the most entitled and uncouth would.
'It's a fine, charming little place. Close to water, nice food and clean facilities. Thankfully, no British food!'
Another regular praised the hotel's 'clean' environment and 'fantastic' staff, along with the restaurant's 'authentic Greek' food.
Taking aim at what appeared to be Susan's review, they quipped: 'This is Greece not Newcastle upon Tyne.
'There was Scottish food and it was delicious, but oh those Greeks they know how to make Greek food, could you imagine, going to Greece and there was no Greek food, wow!
'Even when old crows complain "There's no beans on Warburtons toast" "It's not authentic English" the staff smile and go out of their way to do anything they can to help. It's a shame the compo hunters descended.'
One Scottish holidaymaker left a hilarious tongue-in-cheek review, writing: 'Excellent all inclusive food and drink package, they really go out their way to cater for Scottish visitors.
'We enjoyed draught Tennant's lager, Irn Bru was on tap (diet and full fat), square sausage on a roll at breakfast, scotch pies and bridies at lunchtime, and there was always a choice of haggis or mince 'n tatties at dinner.'
They added: 'Tunnock's tea cakes and shortbread were available all day, along with Scottish Blend tea. The Greek dishes are also immense, which is a bonus, as Corfu is in Greece.'
A number of loyal guests have since clapped back at 'old crows' and 'entitled' British holidaymakers who have left negative reviews concerning food
Along with the food, Ms Edwards complained of 'inattentive' staff, 'steep' outdoor surroundings, a 'lack of' entertainment and general issues with access.
The hotel said: 'Our buffet is rich and diverse every single day, offering fresh salads, fruits, vegetables, cold and hot dishes that meet a variety of European and Mediterranean tastes. The idea that we served "only rice and sardines" is false.
'From the very first day of her arrival, it was evident that the guest was looking for excuses. She even complained about the weather, among other irrelevant matters.