Such a fun place! Walk in and it's dimly lit and has a bar/club type feel. Then they take you…read moredownstairs and you're in an underground tavern/open room type seating area with picnic benches etc. It's great. The food is perfect and cooked in an English demeanor (slightly bland) so be prepared to temper your expectations. Their drink selection is decent to very good and the prices are exceptional. Definitely get a drink even if you're not a drinker. It's worth the visit at least for a late night bite. Trust me.

Pretty good place if you like Oyster... and fries and beer. Overall a good experience to try.read more

I reserved the upstairs during a very last minute trip to London to see all my friends. They…read morecouldn't have been nicer and more accommodating. We had such a great time. Thank you!

When I walked into a loud, crowded pub, I was kind of dreading the experience. Thankfully I was…read moredirected upstairs to the tables reserved for our group. Tucked away with a view of the pub, it was still loud and warm but not crowded. Our server was extremely attentive, checking in every time someone arrived and throughout the evening. Service was quicker than expected. The food and drink menu was extensive. With fare from Belgium, mussels and fries were a must for me. I went with the miso and ginger broth, super flavorful and a little spicy. Loads of mushrooms tucked in with the mussels. They were smaller than you will find in Brussels but delicious. Bread and fries to boot! The beer selection has all the European staples and something for everyone, even wine lovers like half of our group. I had a tasty brown ale, very rich and deep. Overall it was a good evening, save for the bathrooms under construction where I saw a dead cockroach in the toilet. Skip the loo if you can!

L'Auberge is the perfect place for you if you like Belgian-French food…read more I go there for their mussels with fries or their delicious soups. This restaurant is situated on the top floor in the whitgift shopping centre in Croydon.

Food was really good! For a bar-like setting, the food far exceeded your regular British-pub food.read more

Hands up who likes Belgian beer? Then please let me direct you to Brouge. First of all, its a…read moresurprising treat to get here. As you walk up Richmond High Street, past all the chain bars and restaurants, a little sign catches you eye - but it is at foot level. Brouge is located in the basement of a building, so you have to walk down stone steps, and push open a heavy wooden door to get in. The inside is pleasingly designed with cosy, sleek leather booths. I was with friends who wanted to make their way through the Belgian beer list, and it is comprehensive beyond your wildest dreams. I lost count of the varied amount of beer that were on tap, but I saw blonde bier (using the Belgian spelling), brown bier, fruit bier, Trappist bier, as well as ales. Pages and pages of all types of beer. They all went down a treat - apart from for me, who doesn't like beer! Sorry everyone. Still, there was plenty to eat and drink, and non beer drinkers needn't feel left out. The lunch and dinner menu is also Belgian themed, one speciality is mussels, done 4 different ways. I also spied larger plates, like Belgian sausage and mash. I was pleased to see that there was plenty of wine on offer, and they thoughtfully suggested matches of meals to the drinks. The wine list does jump up in price though, most of the bottles were £25.00 or up. There were a handful of house wines which were under £15.00, thankfully. Perhaps next time I come here I will try out a couple of beers? I guess this is the place to do so.

One of those places that you have to go to at least once in your life…read more This Belgian (yes - Belgian) restaurant is run, owned and chefed by Frederic Desmette, a completely and utterly hat-stand chap. A character would typify him totally. If he likes you, then you will be allowed to stay, if not, then you will be encouraged to leave. The restaurant is almost a hobby of his and the food is extremely rich. He scours the continent for ingredients and often returns from a trip to France or Belgium with his van laden down with produce. An almost liquid cheese that his excitedly boasted was 100% pure fat, for example. The wine list is huge and well priced - it's the only place that I've ever had a red dessert wine. Expect a lot of chicory, a lot of cream and a non-stop commentary from Frederic himself. The building used to be a pub and still retains a lot of that character. It's also a little awkward to find. For a truly one-off gastronomic experience, I urge you to run the gauntlet of Frederic and give La Chouette a crack.

Ran across this branch of the east London chain the other day. Great atmosphere and delicious…read morepastries!

Great atmosphere, great bood and the pastries is second to none. I would definitely recommend this…read morerestaurant.

This really is a case of not judging a book by it's cover…read more The restaruant itself looks drab from the front - but inside it's warm and bustling. The food is absolutely lovely. I've been on a couple of large group outings there and they have managed to get it spot on each time. Prices are reasonable and great value.

This place claims to use love when making their fresh food! It is one of a chain of award winning…read morerestaurants. Others are in Canterbury,Battle,Bexhill,Eastbourne and West Malling. The menu has 50 ways to eat mussels! And don't forget to try the Toblerone fondue! They encourage reservations. But the best thing about the cafe Belge experience is the 90 Belgian beers.

Loved this place! We stumbled across this bar when we were finding a spot for dinner. Perfect spot…read morefor people-watching. The cocktails were super creative takes on the classics. We ordered Baby Guinness shots, which weren't on the menu but the bartenders happily obliged. Great vibe, friendly staff, and just a cool spot to chill. Will definitely be back!

Great staff! Friendly, attentive & amazing food!!…read moreCocktail menu excellent Solid setting! Beautiful courtyard/ garden area 4 days 4 meals. All excellent

This little family-run joint is nestled right between my university & home, and so I wandered in…read moreone day lured by the full English breakfast. Turns out the food here is to die for. Without a doubt the best breakfast and pancakes I've ever had, and for a really good price, too! Where else can you can a Full Monty with extra hashbrowns, toast & tea/coffee for a fiver? I have it from friends that the Eggs Benedict & Royal are sublime as well, but every time I walk in I default to my favourite. The service here is great and prompt, and it's a great place to sit and laugh away some time alone or with friends. You'll find customers coming from all over London for the food, and more often than not the police patrol stops by & takes up a stretch of tables for themselves!

Im a visitor to the U.K. And we stayed around the corner and looked up the reviews for this…read morebreakfast spot. Great service, breakfast with OJ. Coffee is fair, Capuchino is better. Eggs Benedict are very well prepared and chef is friendly. Seems to be a perfect spot where the locals hang out including police ,workers and moms.