Carrie, our server, was ON IT! Seriously excellent service despite being very busy…read more This felt like the most authentic British pub I've been to in SoCal so far. Of the many I've been to, this was the only one that had Branston pickle (it goes great with scotch eggs). The interior very much felt like British pub. This was worth driving an hour for.

0 stars for the rude, unwelcoming service from Carrie…read more I've been here many times in the past 10 years for dine-in and takeout and wish I had reviewed before, because it would have been 5 stars. The food is delicious and I love the cozy feel and detailed theme of the entire restaurant. I arrived before my friend and asked if we could be seated in the dining room. Carrie hesitated and tried to talk me into the bar area. She said the dining room is usually for large parties. That is NOT true. I've been there with just my husband many times, as well as a small group (4). ALWAYS in the dining room, not the bar. She reluctantly seated me in the dining room and there were 2 booths that had only 2 people!!j Throughout our dinner, she commented "You guys are still here?!" "You guys have been here forever!" It was NOT busy or full and not near closing time. There were no "large parties". After I left for a few minutes, my friend told me that Carrie commented AGAIN about how long we were there (we had appetizers, dinner, dessert and tea!) And said it was slow that night but if it was busy as it normally is, she "would have had to kick us out"!!!! And she "just wanted us to know that". Also, the people who were already there when I got seated were "still there" the whole time we were!! I wonder if she said anything to them?? This was my friend's first visit to The Olde Ship. She loved the food and ambiance but said the service ruined it for her.

Highly recommend this quaint tea house. Reservations required. Prices typical for afternoon tea…read moreservice. We began with mimosas with apple cider. And teas: peach was a group favorite with vanilla spice as a close second in my opinion. The salad dressing was very good, as was the tomato soup with red pepper. The finger sandwiches were delicious, I especially enjoyed the egg salad and red pepper. And desserts were delightful. The service was great. Terry is funny and cool and super helpful. The beautiful brick building is decorated to accentuate the historic details. After, we shopped their antiques and each found a few items to take home.

For my 57th birthday, I chose the Olde Magnolia Tea House to celebrate! Tea used to be one of my…read moremother's favorite things to do so I needed her spirit with me today and THIS was definitely the place! All of the food was delicious! The ambiance and music were perfect for my day and the staff, servers and greeters were all quite lovely people! We are DEFINITELY coming back soon!

I've been here a few times to watch soccer with friends, and we have friends nearby who come often…read more Service warm and welcoming--it really feels like a neighborhood spot. What we liked: Fish and chips. It's classic comfort food-light, airy not doughy. Of course, there's a solid selection of beers, seltzers and cider, and seltzer, plus non-alcoholic options like sodas. It can get loud, there are TVs everywhere, and the energy picks up--but the staff stays attentive and friendly. The bartenders here are very welcoming. Hubs loves soccer, and game nights can get pretty rowdy, depending on who's playing. Curious to come back on a non-game night ti catch the vibe, but overall-no complaints.

We loved the music, beers, service, and atmosphere . It's a…read moregreat place to watch a big game. Pool tables as well!

I recall vaguely going here a while back, so it was nice to come back and check it out. One of our…read morefriends was celebrating their birthday here and was also a guest D.J. for the night. Friday night, that is. We were able to catch some dinner before the kitchen closed at 9 p.m. and just turns into a bar. Since it's an English pub, I didn't expect to see quite a bit of Indian cuisine available. I opted to order the chicken tikka masala that comes with rice and roti. The food didn't disappoint! The tikka masala was spiced well and pairs deliciously with the rice and roti. The roti is great for dipping in the sauce. I would for sure, order that again. I like that the place isn't too huge, a nice place to come back to enjoy food and drinks with friends. The waitress was patient and helpful. Totally recommend!

I absolutely love this place! It is the only place I find myself going regularly. I love going here…read moreand just hanging out with my friends. Their food is pretty good. I'd recommend the cheddar jalapeño burger and the mum's chicken pizza. Londons has the BEST sweet potato fries! The service is okay, nothing exceptional but since the restaurant is small, it's very easy to grab their attention. Everyone I have ever brought here ends up, thinking it's very cool and understand why I go as often as I do.

Me and my husband dream about having the fish and chips from here again lmao! We live a little ways…read moreaway but can't wait til we visit again. Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had. Heck, I want to try everything on the menu!

I have been craving for a proper chippy tea (aka fish and chips) and this did not disappoint. I…read moregot the London Special which was perfect. The fish batter was not too thick and it was fried to perfection. Also, fresh! The chips (fries), I wish were fatter like in the UK, but it was good. I did need to salt it. Overall, a great spot with reasonable prices. Seriously, this is affordable especially these days. Better to get your lunch here. Will definitely come back again.

Looks like they had an ownership change which worried me. Repeated visits since then have been…read moregood. Things have changed, it looks different inside, added new stuff but, the same old stuff hasn't changed, fantastic. Every new thing I've tried has been really good. Inside used to look utilitarian, which was fine. Now it's much more restaurant like. Parking is ok. There's spots in the back and in front on the street but traffic is flying fast so use your brain and don't get dead. When they give it to you it's fresh out of the oven piping hot. I will continue returning for the delicious English meat pies.

I don't have one good thing to say about this experience…read more I ordered three pasties online yesterday, and they're lucky I did, because otherwise I would have walked straight out and given my money to a business that actually seems happy to have customers. When I walked in, there was a woman ahead of me with a large order and another woman behind me. Not one employee acknowledged us for ten minutes. No "Hello," no "We'll be right with you," no "Sorry for the wait," no "Welcome" -- nothing. The silence was LOUD. There were three employees right there (and the place is the size of a matchbox), yet not one of them spoke to us the entire time. This is exactly why places like Subway train employees to say, "Welcome to Subway!" I have never felt so ignored in my life. Once the woman ahead of me finally left, I was handed my order -- which had apparently been sitting there the entire time. Had anyone simply greeted me, they probably would have realized my order was ready and I could have left much sooner. Instead, we all just stood there being ignored. We watched an employee fill ten gravy cups while my food just sat there waiting. I understand that they're working hard. They're tired, it's nonstop, and it's a very small space. They clearly weren't happy, and every customer in that room could feel it. The employers should care about that. The food itself was awful, too. Maybe the beef one could have been decent, and maybe the chicken one had potential, but the vegetable pasty was downright disgusting. All of them desperately needed seasoning. You shouldn't have to drown food in gravy just to make it taste good. The entire experience was terrible. I even spoke with the woman who had been ahead of me in line in the parking lot afterward, and she felt exactly the same way. Never again.

Had a fantastic post-movie, Friday night bite at Pickwick, where Chris, Kim and their team keep…read morethings friendly and welcoming in a bright and lively room. We arrived at 7pm, and the place was still buzzing from Happy Hour. Lots of people drinking, eating and chatting while basketball played on the TV's they've got placed strategically around the pub -- no matter where you're sitting you can see the game. Our server, Natalia, was very friendly and took great care of us. My wife wanted a simple cheeseburger, which was cooked to a perfect medium-rare as requested. We hadn't been here in a while, and she admitted she'd forgotten just how good the burgers are ("much better than the other pubs around," she said). I ordered the Banger Bites: slices of English sausages served with brown gravy that I augmented with Coleman's hot English mustard and some HP sauce. The bangers were crispy on the outside, tender inside, with a mild flavor accented by Earthy herbs. Toss in some whiskey, and we were off to the races. While we kept things simple this time (we HAD eaten popcorn at our movie), the menu boasts a wide variety of options, from burgers and sandwiches to pub faves like fish & chips, shepherd's pie, bangers & mash, Scotch eggs and so on; plus an assortment of starters that go well with games and beer (wings, nachos, sausage rolls, salads and a fantastic, house-made chili). Lots of bars and pubs in Woodland Hills have come and gone, but Pickwick has remained solidly planted, the reason being they offer great food and even greater people to enjoy it with. Go!!

~ YOUR GO-TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUB WITH HEART + PACKERS BAR ~…read more Pickwick Pub is everything you want in a true local spot, casual, welcoming, and full of familiar faces. It's the kind of place where regulars know each other and you can catch a big game with loud, passionate sport loving folks. There's SO many TVs that I've lost count and a giant projector screen. Did I mention it's a British pub, but a die-hard packers bar?! Pickwick's has easily become our favorite bar, so much so that my husband and I will drive 40 minutes (from Ventura) to watch a game here! The food is solid and affordable across the board. Breakfast hits, burgers are always a safe bet, chili fries are a must, and the nachos are definitely worth ordering. They also have some (authentic?) British food... that I've only tried a few of. Bangers and mash is good, I can't say much about the rest. Drinks are great too, with a nice selection including a few British beers on tap, but we always go for a good ole Guinness (or several). What really seals the deal here is the service. The staff is consistently friendly and attentive, always checking in without being overbearing. Shoutout to Natalia and Kim, absolute gems who make the place feel like home. If you're looking for a cozy, authentic neighborhood pub with good food, good drinks, and even better people, Pickwick Pub is it. A true happy place :) Go pack go!

What an interesting offering of British dishes and tea in the middle of Sorrento Valley. Thankfully…read morethe food was adequate to match the dainty decor. Despite the restaurant being covered by one server, he provided excellent service. The food took a bit longer to come out while the drinks arrived swiftly. *Berry Bramble: a well balanced sweet and tart cocktail with a classic bright and citrusy profile. *London Fog: similarly sweet with a strong strawberry lemonade profile. It had the most majestic presentation, with our server placing a fog filled bubble at the table. *Hot Honey Chicken Scone: there was a subtle spice with a heavy honey coating. The scone was rather dense but had a delicious buttery and cheesy flavor. Our server rightfully described the portion size as being on the smaller side, so I would order two if choosing this as an entree. *Fish & Chips: came with a single piece of fried fish, French fries, mushy peas, and a variety of condiments. I wished it were a bigger portion given the nearly $29 price tag. The fried fish had a sweet, light batter. The fries were rather starchy and needed a longer fry for a better crisp. The mushy peas were surprisingly well seasoned and paired nicely with the mild fish. The curry ketchup and chutney were rich and perfect condiments. The pearl onions were rather dense and difficult to eat. *Sticky Toffee and Date Cake: a stellar, indulgent dessert. The salted caramel ice cream offset the sweetness of the cake. The cake had a fudgy texture and the smothering of toffee gave it a sweet smokiness. Despite coming during happy hour, I found the prices to be a bit steep for the portion sizes. However, the flavors were tasty across the board, so I could see returning for a more celebratory occasion.

Came here with a large group to celebrate a couple birthdays, and the overall experience was ok…read more The decor and ambiance does make the experience a bit more elevated, but other factors were lacking. Some individuals in our group ordered the short rib benny, which came with a hash brown that reminded me of the ones from McDonald's. The plating also felt really bare and underwhelming. A side salad could've been added to make it seem more worth the $22. I ordered the English dip and it had a better presentation and was filling, but overall it wasn't anything memorable, however the cost was more justified at $21. As mentioned earlier, we were here to celebrate some birthdays. We did bring a small cake to share and were ultimately charged a cake fee of $32. That pretty much soured the experience especially since it was never disclosed to us beforehand that we should expect a fee. We just felt this surprise charge could've been communicated upfront and then it probably wouldn't have ruined our overall experience. For most of us, we probably won't be coming back again.

We got the bangers and mash and Irish stew. English sausages…read moretaste very different than American sausages. I can't describe it, I prefer the English ones which are nostalgic for me. Very good. Irish stew had that homemade taste to it, also good. Overall 7/10

I went to the store that's it. I live here and have for years but never do the tourist stuff, it's…read morefun sometimes tho. No clue who thought of this as I don't think to get British souvenirs in LA but whatever. The sausage roll was hot and I got a free British newspaper. This sausage roll is like a way better version of a hot dog on a bun btw. There's a few thingamajigs in here but of course it's expensive cuz of SaMo. Customer service was very British lol. Don't expect a friendly Starbucks smile is all