Food/drinks: yum! Loved the fish and chips + sticky toffee pudding and beer selection is standard!…read more Atmosphere: loved the atmosphere in here! Service: okay, they are friendly but forgot our orders several times Price: as expected

Rainy morning in London and I was on a mission for shepherd's pie, which, I've learned, is…read moresurprisingly uncommon at pubs these days. This place doesn't technically have it, but their braised beef & ale shortcrust pie comes very close, and it's one of their specialties. Creamed potato, greens, rich gravy... comfort food done right. £19.50 and honestly worth it, especially on a cold, wet day. The ambiance really welcomed me in: warm, cozy interior with the fireplace going and a charming vintage Christmas aesthetic. Add in friendly people and genuinely warm service. Exactly the kind of pub you hope to stumble into on a rainy London morning. I'm hyped.

I had a number of meals on a recent trip to London and this one was the best. By Far. I had the…read moresteak with peppercorn sauce and chips. Hands down the best chips of the trip - even after visiting the top rated fish and chips places in the city. They stayed crispy and were great with the peppercorn sauce, which there was plenty of. Loved the steak too - cooked perfectly. Rhubarb and apple crumble with custard was simply amazing. Add in the super friendly staff and the cool building and rooms - a definite 5 star London experience. Thanks!

We happened to find this place. Third pub we tried- food is amazing. We cleared all our plates…read more The were really nice and welcoming- Don't hesitate. Food is delicious !

One of the best fish and chips I've ever had. The restaurant is tucked away in a small alley off…read morethe main road. It was clean and had great coastline decorations. We ordered the cod fish and chips as well as an order of onion rings. The onions were battered in a flaky crust and the onions themselves were quite sweet. Overall an incredible onion ring given the cost, freshness, and quantity you receive. Now, onto the fish. The cod was incredibly flaky and the crust enhanced the flavor really well. The chips were alright, not my favorite, but the cod was the real star of the show. Overall, I was able to have the British fish and chips experience and have it well. If you are looking for a great place to eat that's not too far from the main city, look no further than here!

What a treat it is that a reputable chain has vegan fish and chips so I could partake in a London…read moreclassic meal. I arrived and was asked if I wanted takeaway or sit in. I said I would sit in and was led to a table out back. I ordered the vegan fish and chips. It came quickly to my table still piping hot. It was crispy and delicious. The chips or fries were also good. I'll be sure to stop by when I'm in London each time.

First time here. Reservation recommended for this great British gastropub. Friendly, courteous…read moreservice, excellent food - a cut above. Wife had the perfectly cooked sea bass and I had the best fish and chips I've ever had. Great classic ambiance, dogs welcome, fun evening out. Highly recommended.

Quintessential English pub. We had a great experience here last week and the staff were fantastic…read more Food was Traditional British pub fare and very good.

This was a decent pub we all had dinner at in London on a Monday. Service is a little different in…read moreLondon. You typically order at the bar instead of a waitress coming to the table. One eventually came to our table after sitting awhile. I of course had to try the fish n chips. A couple of veggie burgers were ordered and a regular burger. Surprisingly happy hour was still on at 8 o'clock so drinks were ordered. The food all came at the same time and everything was cool. The fish had a nice flavor from the fried batter. To me it was similar to Long John Silvers as far as the batter is concerned, but slightly better quality overall. The fries were standard. The only thing horrible was the very bland mashed green peas. They should be omitted from every pub across the country, but I think it is a traditional item included with the fish. The cocktails were good as well as the price. The sticky toffee pudding was something else I was advised to try while in London. I must admit it was really delicious. It came with a scoop of ginger ice cream and a warm buttery toffee sauce to pour over. It was delightfully warm and sweet and paired well with the ice cream. The cake itself was moist enough on its own with notes of brown sugar and molasses. I could have had seconds and thirds of this desert. Yum! The majority of my party didn't think the food was fantastic. The burgers happened to be somewhat alright. This was a first for me having pub food and I would have more again as long as I stick to the basics.

I only came here because it was a convenient meeting place for several friends, and one of my…read morefriends is a regular here, so we all decided to meet one evening, and I am glad we did! Yes, there are many pubs in London, everyone has their favorite, everyone has their local, and my "local" depends on where I am staying. In any case, several of us met here. The place was definitely hopping but one of our group arrived early and grabbed a table. We all ordered drinks, I had beer which was delicious. After perusing the menu, I ordered the standard- Fish & Chips, with Mushy Peas. It came out quickly and was fried to perfection. Everybody else who ordered food seemed happy with their choices. It was a great setting to meet up with friends, and I will happily come back here when in the area. A solid pub in a city of many pubs!

The food is amazing here. We all enjoyed our time here. They have many vegan options. The menu…read morechanges but you can find the daily menu written on the wall. The service was excellent as well. Can't wait to come back and try something new.

We stopped by without a reservation for Sunday brunch and loved this place. No wonder it won an…read moreaward for best restaurant in the area. The eggs were cooked exactly they way an over medium egg should be. Same with the poached. You can tell there's a chef in ho knows their eggs. The bacon is a little more Canadian bacon style (.and English style) which was great. Big portion too. Overall, service was quite friendly and we were cozy on inside. Seek this place out.

It's hard to categorize the Cow. On the one hand, it's a British pub - beer flowing, small and…read morebustling, and the gallery of young folks outside catching a smoke. However, on deeper inspection - the Cow is a marvelous dining experience - complete with an extensive wine selection, rotating specials, and a bespoken approach to food preparation. The food? Well, it's British pub fare - with a slightly divergent menu on Sundays. Everything is fresh and beautifully plated. The bangers and mash was exceptional. The green bean salad was so unique and popping with flavors, I scribbled the ingredients list in an attempt to reproduce the dish at home. The atmosphere is hopping - it's a small pub ambience and there is not any wasted space. Not to fear, the delightful staff can help find a table for your party. I was a bit intimidated walking in on a Sunday night all by myself. My trepidation quickly went away as the server made it easy to relax and enjoy my evening. As a small aside, I sat next to the small kitchen space on the main floor. To see the amazing plates being prepared one after the other in that tiny kitchen, well . . . that was an amazing experience in and of itself. Chapeau to the chef. Truly a masterpiece to put out such accomplished food from a space no larger than most bathrooms.

Just us having no clue whatsoever that this funny little spot was for London hobnobbers and…read morewondering why there were middle aged men out front dressed like they were deadass in the circus. Never mind the (probable) English celebrity blocking the doorway in some ridiculous performative hug. Absolutely hilarious "scene". Lovely lovely waitstaff. My food was atrocious but my friends looked quite nice.

Nice neighborhood pub with good food. Non-touristy, just how we like it, even though we are…read moretourists.

The fish and chips were spot on. I even ate the mushy peas. My Mr. Loved his cold beer.read more

A Wonderful Afternoon Tea at The Swan - Thanks to Theo!…read more I had the absolute pleasure of enjoying afternoon tea at The Swan, and what truly made the experience exceptional was the outstanding service from Theo. From the moment we arrived, she greeted us with a warm smile and genuine hospitality that set the tone for a lovely afternoon. Theo was attentive, friendly, and incredibly professional throughout. She made sure everything was perfect--from keeping our teapots topped up to explaining each of the delicious items on the tray with care and enthusiasm. Her attention to detail and calm, welcoming manner made us feel completely relaxed and well looked after. The food itself was delicious--beautifully presented sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and a tempting selection of sweet treats--but it was Theo's service that turned a great tea into a truly memorable occasion. If you're planning an afternoon tea at The Swan, I highly recommend it--and be sure to ask for Theo. She's a true star! Excellent service.

We came here without a reservation and seated at a two person table in the back of the empty first…read morefloor. A bit too cozy with no windows in view. Wife had the 23 GBR sea bass which was decent but a very small portion perhaps 4 oz, I had the 20 GBR fish and chips which came with mushy peas. The fish was fantastic at least 8 oz fresh and moist with plenty of flavor. The chips were only so-so, and not up to McDonalds quality. Loved the 9 GBR sticky toffee pudding which came with a dab of vanilla ice cream. When I went upstairs to use the bathroom and found out the place had great views of next door across the street Hyde Park. Three stars for sitting downstairs but would have been four stars if they had seated me in the packed upstairs.

We were staying at a hotel nearby and wanted to find a dinner spot without needing a reservation…read more The Shed came up as an option. When we arrived, it seemed like reservations were expected, and they did have some available, but they kindly seated us anyway. We chose the tasting menu since it featured a variety of farm-fresh dishes. My husband added the wine pairing. We started with a mushroom marmite éclair, which was better than I expected, followed by buttery Queenie scallops, a cheese course, chorizo, and beef bavette. Dessert was chocolate mousse, but I asked to switch to pie, and they were happy to accommodate. The ambiance felt like a cozy English countryside diner. I loved the details about the farm and the little pamphlet about where the food came from. Every dish was so thoughtful. This place is a hidden gem. We would absolutely come back to try the tasting menu again when it changes. Also, the crispy potatoes were incredible.

We had a memorable and scrumptious meal at The Shed. The staff was uniformly attentive and helpful…read morein guiding us through their menu for the evening. We shared several dishes and each struck us with how the flavors blended in beautifully unique ways. We sat outside and were surprised at what a tranquil oasis that seating area was, despite being steps away from the busy road. It was the best meal of our one month stay in the United Kingdom and we can't wait to visit again.