Absolutely would be back. Great cocktails and food. My husband and I had the sausage roll, Scottish eggs, fish with chips and beef pie. So incredibly flavorful and filling. So sad we were too full to try dessert but we will absolutely be back. read more

The food was okay, but quite overpriced for what it is. Very disappointed that the Beef and Guinness pie was ground beef - for the price I expected to be at least roast beef. The fish and chips were average - the fish itself was fine, however the chips were quite good. The Scotch egg was the best thing we had. The Welsh Rarebit was good. I was most exited to try the sticky toffee pudding, but it arrived with the ice cream half melted already. The flavor was almost bitter and I couldn't tell if it was the stout in the caramel or if the caramel was burned, but it also had a flavor of too much clove... the flavor was confusing, and to be honest, it wasn't very good in my opinion. What's really off about this restaurant is that it presents itself as a higher class of dining (still or sparkling water to start; menus printed daily; fresh cutlery with each course; dedicated food runners; etc.) yet their waitstaff lack the most basic of training. My sever approached me to order while my companion was in the restroom (I should have taken that as a sign.) Upon ordering, I asked if we could order a Cesar salad instead of the Baby gem (the Cesar salad was a composed side for the Chicken Kiev, but not offered individually in the menu). They could accommodate - great! I also specifically asked that the salad arrive AFTER the appetizers and BEFORE the entrees. My companion and I were at a small 2 top table, and with the salt and pepper grinders, lamp, bottle of water, water glasses, additional beverages, and side plates - I did not want to navigate an extremely full table. After we finished our appetizers, our server replaced our silverware and mentioned we needed them for our entrees, and at that time I said " for the salad, too" and she agreed and acknowledged me. So we waited, and waited, and the sever never even returned to ask us if we wanted another beverage; my cocktail glass was empty and sat on the table. I flagged our server down to ask about the salad, and she said it was going to come with the entrees. I asked her to "please bring the salad before the entrees" (as I had originally requested upon ordering) - and she all but told me no. Shortly after our entrees arrived, they THEN they brought over the salad. I would LOVE for someone to explain to me why it's an unreasonable request to want to receive a salad before our entrees. This is one of the dumbest things I have ever encountered at this style of restaurant. Is there some sort of British rule where you can't have a salad in between appetizers and entrees? Was there an issue with the kitchen not wanting to release the salad for some dumb reason? Was the server too embarrassed or scared to call for the salad? Has the gal ever even worked in a real restaurant before? Dingles wasn't even at capacity on a Saturday evening, as if a full restaurant would be an excuse for such a small and normal request. We were sat by the entrance and I saw several parties sat at tables right away. (I pay attention in restaurants.) THEN, after our server basically told us no about the salad request, THE HOSTESS was our server for the remainder of our time there with no explanation. I was not rude, sassy, or hostile in any way to our server. I simply stood up for myself and asked for the salad to arrive before the entrees. I have never had this sort of thing happen - EVER. Also, the hostess had a weird and uncomfortable vibe for the remainder of our meal. SO OFF-PUTTING. Eventually the hostess came over to take our empty salad bowl and tell us they weren't charging us for the salad... at least they did that right. I worked FOH in restaurants for 15 years in all kinds of establishments including fine dining, so I have a deep knowledge of how restaurants work. This sort of request was one of the most normal things I can think of, and I've seen a lot of weird things! This situation was probably the most off-putting and awkward experience I've ever had as a customer - and for something so insanely small and basic... it boggles my mind. I frequent all kinds of restaurants, and I love nice restaurants, and this was just - not right. So... all in all, I cannot recommend this restaurant because the service isn't worth the price, and neither is the food. We definitely won't be back. read more

Got to try Dingles for an early dinner - my first time trying actual English food! Located inside a hotel. Service was good the entire evening. It is dark inside for a more intimate experience. Food came out piping hot. For starters, we had the sausage roll and scotch egg. I enjoyed them both! We had the beer battered cod & chips and dingle burger for our main course. The fish and chips were solid. Crispy fish and fries. The tartar sauce went well with it. For the burger, we subbed for a veggie instead of fries. The burger was cooked well and had good beef flavor, nothing crazy though. Would pass on the cabbage dish. We shared the sticky toffee pudding for dessert which wasn't overly sweet (a bit near the end) and a nice way to end. Wish it was just normal ice cream instead of brown butter ice cream (it didn't melt too well). I didn't enjoy my mocktail at all since it tasted like liquid smoke - just a heads up if you're considering getting it! Overall, was a nice time at Dingles! read more

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My wife and I dined at Dingles Public House on a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was almost entirely booked out. I would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance because the restaurant does not look like it accommodates walk-ins. Between the two of us, we shared an order of their sausage rolls ($15.00), a Welsh rarebit ($14.00), a beef Wellington ($78.00) -- a special only available on Wednesdays, and a beef pie ($36.00). Since the beef pie is served on a scoop of mashed potatoes, we opted to sub out the mashed potatoes that are included with the beef Wellington for a side of chips (at no additional cost). Across the board, the food here is spectacular. If you're not familiar with Welsh rarebit, it's melted cheese atop of toasted bread. Hard to mess up in terms of preparation, but the one here is a delicious, gluttonous way to kick off your meal. The sausage roll here is as good as any you'll find in London. The outside pastry is buttery and flakey and the sausage is well seasoned and juicy. The beef Wellington comes across as an expensive item, but the one here is exceptionally well made: the tenderloin is as tender as it gets, seasoned nicely, and cooked perfectly. The mushroom duxelles has the moisture properly cooked out, so the flakey puff pastry surrounding it is not a soggy mess. If you're here on a Wednesday, I highly recommend ordering the beef Wellington. The beef pie is incredibly hearty and the bone marrow that accompanies it adds another level of decadence and richness that is nice, but not needed. The beef pie is great on its own. The pie pastry is just the right thickness, browned well, crispy around the edges. Another very well executed dish. Overall, Dingles Public House far exceeded my expectations. It's certainly a pricey meal if you're comparing prices to a mundane English pub, but the food quality is there. Great spot for a date night. read more

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one of my favorite restaurant atmospheres -- so many duckies as decor (shoutout HB) and dimly lit. food itself would say pretty average British pub food but "elevated." would order again: scotch egg, sticky toffee pudding. the four of us devoured that dessert. read more

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Located within the Inn at the Opera, Dingles is a dark, cozy English pub with beautiful decor and a perfect spot for a night out. The street-side seating offers a great view of the Capitol Building. A traditional English pub is known for cheap drinks and large portions; this is the SF version with high-quality food at SF prices. The Guinness and Old Speckled Hen are both excellent pours. We started with the scotch egg and sausage roll, which were the highlights of the night. Well-seasoned and delicious, they are something I would order again without hesitation. For mains, we had the fish and chips and the Sunday roast. The fish and chips featured perfectly fried, thick-cut fries and local lingcod. The roast was excellent, served with Yorkshire pudding. Portions were on the smaller side compared to what you'd expect from a traditional pub, but everything was very good. Service was great throughout. read more

Dingles Public House - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dingles is a must! This is the without a doubt, the best English gastropub in SF. The service is top tier. The entire wait staff moves with grace, and cat like stealthiness. Your glasses are kept filled, the table cleared, and you will be impressed with the impeccable timing of food service. We opted for chips as an appetizer. It's listed under extras. They were crisp, lightly seasoned, and just what you want from a crisp. The ketchup is served cold ( bonus points), along with a Dijon/Mayo dipping sauce. Just perfection. We opted for the Sunday roast ( only available on Sundays ) It's 8oz of perfectly roasted beef, that is lightly seasoned. The sides are baby carrots, sautéed/braised cabbage in a reduced wine sauce, roasted potatoes, and a generous serving of Yorkshire pudding. The sides of creamy horseradish and gravy are delish. Yes, the gravy is a little saltier, but it blends out the light seasoning of the roast, which is exactly what you want. Poor little bit of this goodness over your roast, and a little over your Yorkshire pudding, it's a bite of heaven. We added a slice de of cauliflower cheese. THIS is AHMAZING!! It's like mac & cheese, but with cauliflower. It's cheesy, creamy, and one side is not enough to share. This is everything you want it to be, and exponentially better! What's a great dinner without dessert? While the menu is limited, you want the sticky toffee pudding. It's lighter than you'd expect, the sauce is delish, and the burnt butter ice cream is creamy, subtly sweet goodness. I love the interior. It's classic British with a beautiful dark green and floral interior, with mallard ducks here and there, including on the plates. Reservations are a must. It's definitely a must try! read more

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Came here for a fun Sunday roast lunch with a friend. Very cute inside (with that upscale English restaurant vibe), inside the lobby of the hotel. Service was great and friendly. Street parking around the area, but did have to circle a bit and ended up parking a bit further away (but easy walk). The breakfast martini, scotch egg, and sticky toffee pudding were delicious! The beef was good. Would come back if I were craving that old British vibe! read more

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I would go back just for that bread and malt butter. It's been a few weeks and I'm still dreaming about the malt butter at dingles. We also got the beef Wellington since it was a Wednesday and the fish and chips which was fried to perfection with the mushy peas and curry sauce. May I say better than what I've had in London. We also got the scotch eggs for the table. read more

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Came here on a Sunday after booking through Tock specifically for the Sunday roast and fish and chips, and both completely delivered. The roast was super flavorful and tender, with rich gravy and all the comforting flavors you want from a proper British pub meal. The fish and chips were honestly some of the best I've had in America, the fish tasted incredibly fresh, the batter was crispy and light, and the fries were spot on. What surprised me the most though was the rarebit. That ended up being my favorite dish of the meal. It was insanely cheesy with so much depth of flavor and richness without feeling too heavy. Definitely not something I expected to stand out so much, but I'd come back just for that alone. The service was spectacular from start to finish everyone was warm, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming without being overbearing. Combined with the cozy pub atmosphere and thoughtfully prepared food, this is definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're craving authentic British comfort food. read more

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Made a reservation fairly easy, and went with a friend of mine for dinner on a Thursday night. Food was delicious, service was great, and the location was fun to hang out in. Highly recommend. read more

This was such a cute spot for date night!! The must-get dishes for me were the sausage roll and the fish and chips. The sausage roll was perfectly seasoned and had a nice flaky pastry exterior. The fish and chips were nice and crisp, and came out piping hot. Even the fish by itself was perfectly cooked. I do wish they warmed up their plates more though! Don't forget to save room for dessert for the sticky toffee pudding. A little too sweet for me but still hit the spot. Service was very attentive! They refilled our water often. I'll be back (not on Sunday roast day) to try more items. read more

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My sister's boyfriend raves about this place all the time, so we finally rallied the family to make a trek out here to see what the hubbah was all about! Parking in the area around Hayes Valley can be competitive but not impossible. It's a block away from City Hall and located on the first floor of a hotel. Our server was very nice and walked us through the menu. My sister was interested in the lamb dish that they served the last time she was there - apparently that was a one time thing. Their main menu otherwise is pretty straight forward with 3-5 entrees. I tried the Sunday Roast (with Pork Belly), and got to try the Fish and Chips from my brother's plate. Everything was cooked to perfection - the fish and chips were crisp without being too heavy (on par with Hook in the outer sunset!) and their chips were nicely fried. The Sunday roast was also roasted very well, with the vegetables being very tender and the meat being juicy AND crispy. We also shared a sticky toffee pudding - the sister's boyfriend saying it's better than the one he tried in at Gordon Ramsey's in London! I was worried that I'd be too full to enjoy it, but on the contrary. The toffee pudding base is made with dates and although it is sweet (duh, toffee), it's not sickeningly-so. read more

Dingles Public House - Sticky Toffee Pudding - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Tucked behind velvet curtains in Civic Center, Dingles Public House feels like stepping into a polished London pub--moody lighting, deep green walls, and just enough theatrical charm to make a pint feel essential. It's a rare thing in San Francisco: a place fully committed to British comfort food, executed with care rather than gimmick. But the real reason to come? Two classics done right: fish & chips and the scotch egg. Fish & Chips This is the kind of plate that reminds you why the dish became iconic in the first place. The cod is flaky and moist, wrapped in a beer batter that strikes the right balance--crisp without feeling heavy or greasy. The chips lean properly British: thick-cut, soft-centered, and built for soaking up malt vinegar. What elevates it is the full spread--tartare, curry sauce, and mushy peas--giving you multiple ways to work through each bite. It may not reinvent the dish, but it doesn't need to--it's comforting, well-executed, and exactly what you want from a proper pub plate. I'm still dreaming of this dish and cannot wait to come back for more. Scotch Egg If there's a must-order here, it's this. The scotch egg arrives with a crisp, golden exterior giving way to a perfectly soft, just-set yolk--rich, savory, and deeply satisfying. The house-made sausage wrap adds a layer of spiced depth, while a touch of acidity (often from pickles or sauce) cuts through the richness beautifully. It's the kind of dish you instinctively order "for the table"... and then quietly wish you didn't have to share. read more

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Moody restaurant right by Civic Center located inside of a hotel. Lighting and ambiance are perfect for a night out with a lover or a mellow night out with friends. Sticky toffee pudding: 9/10, warm and gooey with vanilla ice cream to temper the sweetness Chicken Kyiv: 9/10, served piping hot and bursting with flavor although was a bit small for the price! Meat Pie: 8/10, best part was the mashed potato tbh. Very standard meat pie read more

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The wait for reservation is worth it. Now we only waited about two weeks after they dropped the new reservations. We had a late reservation which I prefer. Upon entering the restaurant the staff immediately greets you warm and welcoming. They set us down near the back right of the restaurant. The inside is very dim and moody. I love it. The dark colors and low lights give such a good vibe. Our server was very kind, super chill and really nice. We had a couple drinks and a few dishes. The food is delicious. A bit pricey but really good. Overall I would recommend waiting for a reservation. The food is great, the staff are really cool and the vibe is really nice inside. read more

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First off, the food was amazing. I think these are the best fish and chips I've had and I've had a lot. The curry sauce, tartar sauces and smashed peas were great. The meat pie was tender flaky and packed with flavor. The burger was perfectly cooked and delicious- it sort of looked small but was filling. I loved the sausage roll and scotch egg - both elevated and authentic strangely enough. Strangely the dish I was most impressed with was the cabbage. It was wet savory uncutous and rich. The mustard sauce was complex without being overpowering- the natural sweetness of the cabbage really showed through. The service was mostly ok - big delay between our apps and entrees. Attentive and good otherwise. Would take off half star for that but the food was good enough to where I'm still rounding to a 5 Dingles is kind of hard to classify, the food said casual pub, but the prices and quality was definitely elevated. It is an excellent date spot, not too loud but not so quiet everyone can listen in to you. I'd definitely go back! read more

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Made a reservation online a couple weeks out for a Sunday night dinner! The restaurant has a charming old school vibe with British pub charm. It has a dark and cozy atmosphere. They have a special menu on Sundays with most of the mains being a classic British Sunday roast dinner. Outside of that, they also serve fish & chips as an entree but they won't have their normal entrees like the burger, chicken kiev, or meat pie. We ordered a scotch egg to start. It came out pipping hot and freshly fried. The egg was perfectly soft boiled. Tasted just like the ones I've had in London! For the mains, we got the roast beef Sunday roast dinner and the fish & chips. They were both delicious. The roast beef was tender and came with some tasty vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. The gravy it came with was savory and brought everything together. The fish & chips were amazing! The fish was fresh and the batter was light and crisp. The chips/french fries were some of the best I've had. It also went great with the tartar sauce and curry sauce. For dessert, we had to get the sticky toffee pudding! It did not disappoint, it was served warm and was topped with ice cream. Great way to end the meal. The servers were very attentive and nice. It did take a while for the first dish to come out but the food was worth the wait. Overall it was a fun restaurant to try and I would come back! read more

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Dingles was such a pleasant surprise. One of those places I would absolutely go out of my way for. The space is beautiful. Dimly lit, cozy, and really chic. It is tucked inside the hotel by the opera and feels perfect for a date night or a long dinner with friends before a show. We ordered a pretty insane spread and every single thing was good. The scotch eggs had that perfect jammy center and really flavorful sausage. The Welsh rarebit was rich and comforting with deep cheddar flavor. But the sausage roll completely stole the show. The pastry was insanely flaky and the filling was juicy and savory. One of those bites where everyone at the table pauses for a second. The mains were just as strong. The beef and Guinness pie was surprisingly delicious, especially with the bone marrow which added this amazing fatty richness and depth. The burger was exactly what you want from a great burger. Juicy, simple, and perfectly done. The fish and chips were excellent too, super crispy batter with malt vinegar on the side which made it even better. And the chicken Kyiv was fantastic. Really tender with garlic parsley butter running through it. We finished with both desserts and they were worth it. The sticky toffee pudding with brown butter ice cream was warm, rich, and exactly what you hope for. Also worth knowing they do a proper Sunday roast which I now very much want to come back for. I've also heard Wednesdays are their pie night, which honestly sounds like the perfect excuse to return. Definitely add this to your list. read more

Dingles Public House - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Waited months to finally snag a reservation on a a Sunday to get the full roast experience. Maybe my expectations were too high? Having been in London and countryside pubs in England a few times, I feel comfortable with my experience with pub and roast culture. Unfortunately, Dingles brings neither. While the Guinness pour was outstanding, the concept of Dingles itself is antithetical to an English pub. Months long waitlist for a roast that is over $60 with 4 cubes of potatoes, 2 slices of beef, a tablespoon of braised cabbage...not exactly the vibe of an authentic pub. Others ordered the fish and chips with mushy peas, and again, mushy peas were served in the small little silver dishes that you put ketchup in. Sausage roll was fantastic flavor wise but...you probably guessed...$15+ for 2 bites. An SF-ied English pub, what a bummer. I can't reasonably justify returning and if I do, it'll be for a seat at the bar and solely for the Guinness pour. However, the awkward location makes it unlikely I'll run into this spot again. Tragic. read more

3.5 stars. The restaurant is quite dark when you walk in. I prefer to dine in restaurants with a bit more lighting even though the dimming is for ambiance. We specifically came for Sunday roast, which was fabulous when we had it at a London restaurant. There were 4 choices for entrees and one of them was vegetarian with cabbage. 2 of us ordered the pork belly, 2 slices of pork wax really crispy on the crust and good tasting. The other 2 ordered the roast beef. It came with a large Yorkshire pudding which tasted bland to me. The roast beef was OK. I couldn't finish it and took it home, that piece was chewy and I had to spit out several different pieces because I chewed and chewed and it either was too chewy or had firm muscle fibers in it and was too hard to chew. I ended up spitting them out. The roasted baby carrots were good but didn't like the other veggie as much. I did order a Scotch egg and it was cooked perfectly but the sauce served with it had too much spice. Service was nice. We didn't order dessert. There was no pot pie on the menu. We will have to return for the pot pie. read more

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Cute spot with great service! Inside of a boutique hotel if you didn't know - go straight to the back, past the small lobby. Wanted to find a place with Sunday roast and it was good! As close to London as it gets probs. Beef was decent. Not super wowed but I LOVED the breakfast martini & sticky toffee pudding. Those two were the stars of the show TBH!! read more

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Every time I come here the service and food is fantastic. Ambiance is cozy and cute. The bartenders are so nice and helpful. read more

Dingles Public House - Mushroom curry pie. Wow. This was fantastic. Flakey crust, perfect amount of spice, packed with flavor. - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Explore and enjoying a little time with hubby after work on a Friday. Dingles Public House Bartender and Server: Katie, made great drinks and recommended great snack. Kettle One, Splash of Cran with Soda Scotch Egg, Pork Sausage, English Mustard Mayo WOW, not sure how they made the outside so crispy and a perfect golden yolk inside. You must all drop in and try... read more

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If you are really craving elevated British pub food, this is the best in that category in SF. Order the Beef & Guinness pie with bone marrow and a side of Proper Chips. Skip the Dingles Burger (average, despite it being recommended by our server) and Roasted Cabbage (very salty). However, if you are just curious to try this new restaurant based on hype, I would not prioritize it, as there are many better choices in terms of overall food taste and dining experience. Tip: Make a reservation! Do NOT try to walk in at opening for a bar seat, as it's unpredictable and/or an unpleasant experience. (1st attempt - came at 4:50pm, did not make the 1st seating, because 3 of 8 bar seats were reserved for staff's friends. 2nd attempt - came at 4:40pm, 2 people shamelessly cut ahead of everyone waiting in line and sat down right away, and the staff made no effort to intervene/resolve until 3+ mins later, when they offered THEM a table instead) read more

Dingles Public House - Beef & Guinness Pie, Dingles Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dingle's Public House is a fantastic homage to classic British pub fare, but clearly elevated in both ambience and flavor (I normally find pub food a bit lacking, but definitely not the case here!). The space feels much more upscale than your typical pub while still being cozy, and the service is absolutely top notch, as our server, Colin, was very friendly and clearly knowledgeable about the menu and happy to provide recommendations. Start with the fresh-baked bread with malt butter, which is so good and sets the tone for the rest of the meal. The Welsh rarebit is a must-order, think of it as an elevated open-face grilled cheese with a thick, heavily seasoned cheese sauce poured over toasted bread and broiled until bubbling and browned, while the beef and Guinness pie delivers all the classic flavors you'd expect inside a perfectly flaky, buttery crust. The chips are perfectly crispy and go great with the aioli, but the star of the show is the Scotch egg, with the egg being perfectly cooked and the outer casing super juicy and absolutely packed with flavor in every bite. Be sure to save room for dessert and finish with the sticky toffee pudding for a perfect end to the meal. I've also heard great things about their Sunday roast, so I'll definitely be back to try that next! read more

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This place is essentially a slightly elevated version of a British Pub, which I'm all here for. We didn't have a reservation and waited about 30 minutes on a Saturday night for a seat at the bar, which was pretty manageable. The decor inside really set the vibe and definitely reminded me of being in London again. My husband and I shared an Old Speckled Hen beer (they were nice enough to split it into two glasses for us) and tried the sausage roll, the scotch egg, the fish and chips, the beef pie, and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Everything was extremely well executed and I was thoroughly impressed. I loved the brown sauce with the sausage roll, and the sticky toffee pudding had this hint of bitterness that the server told me was from guinness -- such a great idea! The portions themselves don't look big but everything was super hearty and we were definitely stuffed by the end. Everything from the food to the decor to the service was extremely on theme, and I'm amazed they were able to turn the atmosphere of a British Pub into what feels an upscale date spot. It's a bit pricey for "pub food", but it felt warranted for the quality and the ambiance. read more

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This was the last restaurant I was able to try in 2025 and I was thoroughly impressed. To start - I love British pub food (and pub food in general). And to hear that there was a place that opened recently doing it justice was exciting news to me. My girlfriend and I decided on a whim to do a date night and we luckily were able to snag a last minute reservation for dinner at 8PM. We arrived a few minutes early to Dingles - it's located on the first floor of a hotel towards the back of the lobby. The ambiance is "elevated pub" - Low lights and very vibey. The walls are a beautiful shade of green and the restaurant is adorned in lots of British paraphernalia (Cricket bats, old posters, etc.) We were attended to promptly and had our orders taken for food and drink. For drinks my girlfriend got a glass of Rosé and I got a cocktail and a pint of Guinness. For food we started with the Welsh Rarebit and a Scotch Egg and for entrees I got the Fish and Chips and my Girlfriend got the Pasta Bake. We also got an order of the Sticky Toffee Pudding for Dessert. Everything was exceptional * Welsh Rarebit - for a piece of toast that is effectively covered in a broiled Mustard/cheddar cheese spread, this had no business being as good as it was. I reallly want to try remaking this at home. * Scotch Egg - This was my first time having one of these! I've been meaning to make or try them for so long and I'm so glad my first one was here. This was awesome - and the mustard sauce that came with it really tied it all together. * Pasta Bake - Creamy and Delicious. Portions were a little on the smaller side but given the rest of the food we got, that was totally fine. * Fish and Chips - Bang on preparation. The Chips were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The fish it self had a shatteringly crispy exterior and the curry sauce and tartar sauce were divine. The bar for fish and chips in the Bay Area has been reset for me by this experience. * Toffee Pudding - decadent and delightful. Wish I had room to eat another but after all this food I was stuffed All in all - I was thoroughly impressed by singles. Service was fantastic, food and vibes were great and I would definitely go here again. read more

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I was excited for Sunday roast and sticky toffee pudding as soon as I got wind of Dingles Public House. Made reservations ASAP 30 days in advance via Tock. S e r v i c e (3.5/5): It was an easy and quick check-in with the hostess. Staff was friendly throughout the meal. However, the pacing of food could have improved as we waited at least 40 min. after the starter for the main courses to arrive. We had to request for updates twice. F o o d (4/5): * Sausage roll with brown sauce ($15) - it was a good start to try but may not order again. * Beer battered cod fish & chips ($36) - warm, crispy and tender fish. Chips were delicious and the tartar, mushy peas, and curry sauce definitely added great flavor. Surprisingly found this dish to be the most memorable. * Roast strip of beef with Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes and honey glazed carrots ($58) - unfortunately, temperature was a little off as the Yorkshire pudding was not warm. The thin cut of beef was cooked medium and tasted just okay. The carrots and potatoes were probably the highlight of the dish. Nicely salted and sweet. * Sticky toffee pudding ($16) - it was a rich, moist and very sweet cake but the caramel and brown butter taste was overpowering...don't recall the taste of dates. In the end, I really wanted to love it but the overall dining experience fell a bit short for the price. (3.5 at most.) read more

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Best part of the dinner was dessert! But that's it Place was nice and low ambiance. Lights were very low it was hard for me to even read the menu at some point. Service was 10/10. They were on point, attentive, nice, cleaned immediately to change our cutlery! Food wise, maybe I expected more. I was so excited. But was let down. I've been to the UK and had my foods there that I love. Scotch egg was good but salty. Welsh rarebit was like a cheese toast. I tried so hard to like it but the bread used was hard where when I was trying to cut it, the table was shaking. There was a flavor on top that did not go well w it. Could've done w/o that sauce? On top. Fish and chips were okay. It was good but nothing amazing. The fish was HUGE. But wasn't drained wel that it was soggy at some point and no flavor profile. But for $36? Could get better for $15 somewhere else in the city. Pie and bone marrow were also okay. Deep flavor of Guinness which is fine w me but people can find it too much. Stew inside was also salty. What made the dinner for us was the sticky toffee pudding. That's the only thing that made it worth it. Would I go back? Unfortunately, no. Only for that toffee pudding read more

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Staff were really friendly. The restaurant was really cute and tucked inside a hotel. The food was also really good! The passion fruit martini also was delicious! Will definitely come back :) read more

Dingles Public House - Fish and chips - Gastropubs Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very excited to see this open in SF. In addition to classics like fish and chips and scotch egg, they're serving the first traditional British Sunday roast I've seen in the Bay Area. I've gone a couple times during their preview weeks and found the roast and the rest of the menu to be better than any pub food I tried in London. Perhaps that isn't a surprise, as British chef George Dingle has cooked at two Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK, and in SF at Monsieur Benjamin and Benu. The space feels a bit like an old study: deep British racing green walls, mahogany leather seating, a flickering fireplace, shelves of books, and artwork and duck motifs dotted throughout. It's homey and personal. The menu leans traditional, with a modern California influence like bone marrow paired with flaky beef and Guinness pies, and crispy pork belly as a Sunday roast option. Drinks are what you'd expect from a pub, plus a larger wine list. Guinness is on tap, Guinness 0.0 is available, and there are a few craft cocktails. Reservations are sparse as of writing, and the Sunday roast is booked through January, but they reserve the bar for walk-ins. read more

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Came here with husband for date night. Was excited to finally try! Service was excellent - at least our server was. Very funny engaging and knowledgeable. However there was quite a bit of lag time between our appetizers and meal. Like 15+ minutes. Everything was very heavy which is to be expected, but also pretty good. Unfortunately, my burger was overcooked! Which is like the ultimate no no for a burger. I asked for medium rare and got a clear medium. It was quite dry. Yet somehow it still was very flavorful. The sauce is good but not too overwhelming, and i absolutely love raw onions on my burgers (they put both raw and cooked). We also got the Scottish egg and sausage roll. Sausage roll was my preferred. Husband loved his beef pie. read more

never really had british pub food before but it's as elevated and yummy as it gets. the oyesters were awesome and thoroughly enjoyed the guinness pie. was really excited for the toffee pudding it is so awsome but really sweet - need to eat it with the ice cream (beleive there's some salt in it) good vibes though homey pub but it's a new restruant so feels a bit curated read more

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We waited in line for them to open on a Saturday night. Went right to the bar. Great greetings. We felt welcome from first moment. We were there to pregame as we had dinner reservations around the corner. We had Guinness. We had martinis. Whiskey, scotch egg, and other snacks. Our friends arrived and we started all over again. We will be back for mains. Fish and chips and steak and ale pie for certain. What a lovely place. read more

Had a lovely experience here. While the cuisine isn't my favorite, the service and ambiance make this a very appealing dinner spot. My husband and I both ordered the burger. The medium tasted more rare to me, so I would probably order it medium well next time. Delicious flavor. The fries were crispy and yummy! We also enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding, the cake was spiced with cloves and cinnamon. It was a very cozy, comforting dessert. Service was just perfect from start to finish. I appreciated our server who was present and available but not *too* available. He also offered to take our photo. Ambiance definitely mirrors a dark English pub, and that felt very relaxing. Lately many restaurants seem to have bright lighting which does not make for the most relaxing experience. I'd come back! read more

RATING: 9.8/10 ! ITEMS ORDERED: Beef & Guiness Pie Beer Battered Cod & Chips Lion's Mane Mushroom Tikka Masala Pie Sticky Toffee Pudding REVIEW: I've never had British food and this was the perfect introduction. I went with my family so we were able to get some of their best items and share and here's my review! The beef and Guinness pie was very flavorful and it tasted very carefully crafted and home-y. The pie was flaky and the insides were saucy, creamy and the taste of the liquor really pulled through but wasn't too strong. The flavor reminded me of a red wine braised meat and it was the perfect pairing with the mashed potatoes and bone marrow. I loved the addition of chives on the bone marrow. As per usual I'm a glutton and don't know my limits with fatty foods so had to give some of that rich bone marrow for my family to try. This meal made me feel full for sure and I am positively satisfied. 8.6/10 Holy shat. The fish and chips were my favorite thing I ate tonight. These are some of the best chips/fries I have ever had in my entire life. Crispy outside and soft inside and even better when it's piping hot. The cod was soft and flaky and I usually stop myself after one bite but I couldn't stop eating this fish!!!! It was SO good. Hands down best fish and chips I've ever had and very different from other fish and chips I've had in SLO or off a chain menu. This with the malt vinegar and the multiple dips completely took over and made this dish my favorite of the night. 9.7/10 Lions mane mushroom pie was still very flavorful. I just personally wasn't in the mood to eat Tikka Masala tonight but it was still very tasty. There was not a lot of chicken but the pie came piping hot and the dish itself made up for it, so nothing was really amiss. 7/10 Last thing we got was the sticky toffee pudding and I loved it. It was definitely suuuuuper sweet but I liked the intricacy of having a date toffee cake (kinda tasted like carrot cake) and it was a nice way to end the night. 7.5/10 Overall it was a really nice experience. The place was so nicely decorated and I loved the ambience. Service was immaculate. I loved our server. She was kind and attentive and good service really goes a long way. Would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a place to start with British food. Maybe even a nice beer :-) read more

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Dingles was good, but not amazing. The fish and chips was tasty but nothing extraordinary for the price ($36). It was also disappointing that my leftovers weren't packed with the tartar, peas, and curry sauces. In general, the ambiance was quite stale and the service was subpar. read more

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Gastropubs are elevated (British) pubs serving gourmet food along with varieties of alcoholic beverages. Excited to see this open in Hayes Valley adding to the mix of bars and eateries that are already here in this neighborhood with a lot of excitement from locals. With this excitement, I had a difficult time booking their Sunday Roast, and decided to try them for dinner. With so much hype, is this gastropub any good? First impression is everything. Located inside the Inn at the Opera (space formerly occupied by Plaj), I was buzzed in by the hotel's front desk, hotel is still decorated in holiday decor with lots of light and as I walked all the way back and checked in with the restaurant and shown to a small table behind a pillar, the mood changed. The pub space is surprisingly deep, low-lit with hunter green walls and tables draped in white tablecloth, reminded me a lot of Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Animals of Farthing Wood except fancier and with quirky wall art to boot. Is this classic gastropub atmosphere? Love it! I was offered plain or sparkling water and ordered and tasted the following: *Cranberry juice with sparkling water - complimentary. Thank you. *Scotch Egg - crispy, meaty, goes so deliciously with mustard! Ate half and got the other half to go for my Hb. *Beef & Guinness Pie - recommended by my server, Eli. This was delicious. Crust of the pie was buttery and flaky, the inside of the pie had minced beef. Tasted like an elevated version of a Sloppy Joe. Pulled together by some very creamy mashed potatoes and the richness of the roasted bone marrow. Ate half of the pie and got the other half for my Hb. *Dingles Burger - requested medium but it was more rare. Still good! Big portion, tasted great, the hand cut fries were so good too. And the pickle that came with was on point. Ate a small sliver of the burger, a few fries and the entire pickle and got the rest to go for my Hb. *Sticky Toffee Pudding with brown butter ice cream - slightly bitter and sweet due to the stout caramel, goes so well with the ice cream which is sweet, smooth and cold. Ate almost every bite myself. Amazing food, impeccable service, and worth every bit of the hype. Looking forward to my next visit soon. Located on Fulton between Franklin and Gough. read more

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Not my kind of food, but they're good at what they do. Reservations are impossible to get, but we managed to walk in on a weekday evening and immediately snag some bar seats (after a previous failed attempt). More spots opened up while we were there, so maybe the move is to come later in the evening. We got: Sausage roll with brown sauce - This was my partner's favorite dish, he really liked it. I thought it was solid too. Welsh rarebit - Wasn't sure what this would be like but is basically melted cheese on bread. Too heavy for me, but can see this being a hit with the right person. Beef & Guinness pie - Good beef pie but I just don't love beef pie (not a big fan of the gravy / spicing). The bone marrow was excellent. Dingles Burger - This was solid. Roasted arrowhead cabbage with a miso vinaigrette - Probably my favorite dish, the acidity of the vinaigrette makes it feel a bit lighter, which is good for balancing the heavier dishes. Sticky toffee pudding - My partner loved this (more than the version he had from Gordon Ramsey in Las Vegas), but it was too sweet for me. read more