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    Big Ben British Restaurant & Pub

    3.4 (321 reviews)

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    BIG BEN BRITISH RESTAURANT & PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Dogs allowed

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    Kids Banger
    Julie P.

    The new menu updates are great! I would order that salad over and over again. It was definitely a "dinner salad", which I appreciated. My husband loved his burger and shared that his egg was cooked perfectly. They have great menu items and there's something for everyone on there. We honestly rarely have a bad meal here and it helps that they're also an Eagles/Philly bar ;)

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    Dawn R.

    My ladies' dining group went to Big Ben Pub for Restaurant Week. I had not been here since they moved from their South End location. So, I decided that's the whole point of Restaurant Week... to try new places for a reasonable price and their $30 three course meal with wine was definately reasonable ! For starters, I got the buffalo haddock bites. They were excellent and I highly recommend. One lady got the banger bites. The sausage was good, but the puffed pastry over it didn't really add anything and it was better without it. There was mustard and relish served in cups on the side, but she didn't use them. She didn't eat much of it since she wasn't impressed. For entrees I got the haddock and chips. The oil it was fried in must not have been quite the right temperature yet because it was a tad greasy. I put a napkin over it and that helped. The flavor was good and the fish inside was nice. The piece of fish was huge ! It came with cole slaw and a pickle. The fries were not very crispy and that's a pet peeve of mine. The cole slaw was very good. However, the pickle had a hair on it when I picked it up so I didn't eat it. I did mention it to the waitress though. The meal came with a glass of house red or white wine. One lady got the shepherd's pie and said it was ok, but she's had better. From my vantage point, it looked runny inside. I like a drier meat filling that is still moist. For dessert we all got the housemade bread pudding. It was ok. It had a strange frothy texture and a sweet but plain taste. It had a few raisins and that was the only real flavor. I took home a piece of Limoncello cake for my husband. He wasn't impressed and said it tasted like a bought cake from the store. One of the ladies ordered off the menu and got a burger and fries. She said it was good. I hate these type of chairs that some restaurants have. They are so uncomfortable and they look cheap. I cannot imagine having to sit here for too long. One of the ladies joked that they have them so that you don't stay too long. The interior was decorated nice and they had a red phone booth. In summary, I might go back for the bites and haddock if I was over that way... but would likely choose Sir Edmund Halley's instead since it's closer and they have comfortable seating. Big Ben would be my last choice if I wanted fish for those 2 reasons.

    Game Day Sampler
    Kat M.

    I've visited Big Ben twice in the last couple of weeks, mainly because of it being the new game watching spot for the Charlotte Seminoles Club. The first time, we just came for the game and to have some drinks. It was jam packed and the music was blasting. It was a fun and energetic environment to watch a football game. The bartenders did a great job of being attentive toward everyone, despite the noise and chaos. On our most recent visit, we sat down and had some food before the start of the FSU game. The restaurant wasn't too crowded so it seems that the daytime games aren't as much of a crazy time for the restaurant. The game day sampler was a great mix of different appetizers and shared between two people, this was plenty of food! I felt that everything on the plate was pretty good--nothing spectacular. The chicken tenders were probably my favorite item, followed by the mozzarella sticks. Some friends dining with us had the loaded steak fries and also ordered some wings. They said that the flavors of wings tasted pretty similar. I think that this is a great game day spot and the food is good as far as bar food goes. The service deserves some praise as the bartenders and servers are attentive and quick to take care of requests for things like extra sauces and silverware.

    Fish and sweet potatoes
    Mary P.

    This was my first time visiting this location, and it was a pleasant experience. I came here for the Champions League final soccer game, and the atmosphere was great. It was a bit warm inside, as the AC wasn't working efficiently, and we had a light on us that they wouldn't turn off. However, the food was excellent, and our waitress was amazing. I would definitely come back again and recommend this place to family and friends.

    Cynthia R.

    My first time here, met a group for dinner before a show uptown. I got the blackened salmon BLT which was very good. They had $4 mimosas all day on Saturday, so I got a couple of pineapple ones. They were very yummy. Prices of food was pretty reasonable too. Customer service was great, very friendly staff. I'll definitely come back again.

    Beef Wellington, fish and chips
    Kathleen A.

    My husband and I frequented the old location and their new. We have been loyal customers due to the environment and consistency. This was our first time ordering actual food (other than their addictive house made chips) My husband ordered fish and chips (and there is a deal on it every Friday). Which he enjoyed while it was hot. I ordered their beef Wellington. After 3 cocktails in, I thought it was "decent" if you're looking for a classic Gordon Ramsay, Hells Kitchen level Wellington, your expectations will be underwhelmed. But if you're good for a dive bar's edition Wellington, you'd be okay. Vegetables lacked seasoning, however, I enjoyed the mash and gravy. I'm terms of the "hero" of the plate, I was not asked how I would like it cooked, it came out medium (my preference is medium rare) though the most redeeming quality is the absolute tenderness. The good times, service, and drinks will keep my husband and I coming back.

    Sticky toffee pudding
    Hannah C.

    I went to Big Ben for the first time on Monday for their Queen's Feast menu and was surprised at how much I enjoyed the theme, menu options and overall comfort of the restaurant! Considering my Mum and extended family are from England, I had pretty high expectations for how their food would compare. I got some staple items including Shepherds Pie and Sticky Toffee Pudding, and was pleasantly surprised at the rich flavors and large portion sizes. I left feeling full and happy! Considering it was a Monday night, the space was pretty empty which is why I was surprised that our service was a bit slow. Other than that I enjoyed the decor in the space, and there was plenty of parking across the street for free. I can imagine that this location in Plaza Midwood gets packed on game days so I hope to go back and get the full experience during the soccer season!

    Cindy S.

    We arrived for a very late dinner after leaving the hospital. We were a party of 5 and everyone was super satisfied with our meal. We were seated right away on a Friday night. The server was a little slow taking our order but the food came out fairly quickly. The fish and chips was the best we've had outside the UK. The fries were excellent and the burgers were great. And the steak and mushroom pie had a flaky crust though not the biggest serving. All in all it was a nice meal and we would go back.

    She M.

    It feels like a real Brit pub in London. My fish and chips were good. Plenty of télé to watch different sports. It's a fun place to go have good pub food. We had great service too.

    Ruby Murray Chicken Curry
    Derek M.

    This place is a Charlotte staple. I wanted to get the fish and chips, but just was not in the mood. So I got their Curry Chicken instead. It was phenomenal! Tons of food too, I could barely finish it. A great price too! It is a sports bar and has that kind of vibe. The staff was so friendly and patient!

    Philly Shot
    Zara T.

    Definitely the spot for eagles games - service was as expected, prices are pretty average for a pub too. The house made potato chips weren't great but the chicken tenders were yummy and piping hot. Fun atmosphere and good people. Get there early on Sundays!

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    Alyssa is the best bartender in the world!! Great place to watch the games or even have lunch/dinner. God bless Big Ben's

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