Got takeaway fish & chips (the larger size) from here and unfortunately wasn't very impressed. Volume was solid, with what appeared to be three large pieces of cod, piled on a good amount of chips, with tartar sauce and mushy peas on the side. However, most of the fish pieces weren't actually too edible. The center parts of two of the pieces were good - flaky white fish and a light crispy batter. The ends of those pieces as well as the whole third piece barely had any fish at all, and was just overfried thick batter alone. We also didn't get any malt vinegar. However, I will say I didn't ask for that specifically (assuming it would come with it). Tartar sauce was ok but would have preferred the vinegar. Rounding up to 3 stars because the bits that did have fish were good, even if not a lot of it, and chips were decent (would've been better with malt vinegar). Can get much better fish and chips that are more authentic for a lower price elsewhere. read more

Doggett's Coat and Badge - Fish and Chips (large) - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Good pub food, some of the best I've had. The pub itself is pretty standard, much like every other pub in London. But the food really lets it stand out. I had the Steak and Ale pie which was very good. My kids had the Mac and Cheese and Beef Brisket Burger which they liked so much they wanted to eat again. The only fail of the night was the nachos my wife ordered. She was not a fan so I tried them and was equally unimpressed. So go eat here, enjoy, but avoid the nachos. I used the app to order and pay so didn't really interact with the staff. The location on southbank is awesome, we love hanging out there whenever possible. read more

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Good for a pint with lovely views, but the food and service are terrible. Defiantly overpriced for what you get

We went here, last minute on our way back to our hotel, and it did not disappoint, for the pub atmosphere we were looking for, close to our hotel. I had the local Camden Hells Lager, Nachos, and Nicholson's Fish and Chips, the wife had the Chicken, Bacon, and Avocado Salad. Everything was good. We went there on a Tuesday night, and there was a moderate crowd leading to a good relaxed ambiance. It was a good sized crowd, but not crowded. The staff, was also great and nice, and had no issues with the service. read more

This is one of the pubs that were taken over by the gin company (we have been to some of the others). It is great for a traditional British pub meal. We went on a busy night, they were able to seat us upstairs without a wait, but it seemed to be shift change and no one visited for 10 minutes. We borrowed the carafe of water from another table after they left. Finally ordered - did one shot as we guessed (correctly ) that no one would come back. Long Island Iced Tea & Guinness...both good. Chicken & mushroom pie - Delicious! Paid extra for the green stuff they called broccoli (overcooked & thin, like broccolini) for 3.50 GBP - not worth a pence. Roasted carrots were great. The burger was perfectly cooked & chips were good & crisp. Overall, still rate high despite gaps in service & crappy broccoli. The pub was too busy at 5pm to find a place, and the views upstairs of the Thames were terrific. read more

Doggett's Coat and Badge - Chicken & mushroom pie - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Okay, this is my last London review as my daughter and I had our last supper here before I left. I needed to try Toad in the Hole before leaving London. We initially tried Blackfriars across the bridge but their kitchen was closed and they recommended Doggett's, their sister restaurant. Doggett's Coat and Badge is a newer multi floor restaurant right on the Thames River with the bar on the lower level, restaurant in the middle and some other Doggett's business on the other levels. We ate at the restaurant level. We were told the kitchen was closing within the hour so we had to order quickly. We pretty much knew what we wanted so we ordered quickly. We had great service from bartender to server. I had my Toad in the Hole and it didn't disappoint. My daughter had a vegan version of it and it was in a pie form. Like a lot of my English dinners, this one was very filling. I was totally stuffed and didn't eat for another 14 hours after this meal. Good stuff! read more

Doggett's Coat and Badge - Vegan pie version - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Only 3 stars because I can't judge on food as we only stopped in for a drink. The place was quite busy so it must be reasonably well liked. I had a Mortimer's Orchard mixed berry cider which was delicious read more

Doggett's Coat and Badge - Social info - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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We chose this place because it had a great looking menu and a perfect view of the London skyline. Our server was excellent, but the food was forgettable. The steak sandwich was overcooked and had very little meat on the large bun. My wife had the chicken and chorizo, and the chicken was dry and overcooked. Very disappointing and would not recommend. read more

Such a wonderful pub with 150 years of service as a distillery and pub! My son had the Wild Boar and Chorizo pie and I had the Sausage and Mash. Both were fantastic the drinks were great and the service was also amazing (considering there was only one server)! Chloe was our server and also bartender. She handled 4 four tops plus 3 two tops including our table and made every table feel as if they were the only table! I definitely will be back! read more

I really enjoyed the award winning steak pie, delicious with the local Camden Pale ale. When asked if we had a reservation ( in a nearly empty restaurant) we were honest and said no-wish we hadn't as Mr snooty waiter seated us by the door not by 3 open tables by a window looking out into the Thames. The tables were never seated. So, my suggestion... just say yes read more

This is one of my go to pubs when I want a chilled drink by the river all year round. In summer they put out seats next to the river and the beer garden at the back is open. The beer garden may also be open sometimes in the winter with heaters so that people are warm. Even without that area though there is always a lot of space to sit as the pub has several floors and you can have a view of the river even when sitting inside. The back are has leather couches along the walls and there's a separate upstairs dining room as well as another floor that you can book for private functions. Considering all these different areas and the number of people that could be there at the same time I have to say that the pub does get quite busy at times. It becomes more apparent when everyone is trying to order from the same bar that usually might have only two or three people serving and it can take a while. But they do their best to get to everyone fast and also be quite friendly and nice so I personally don't mind the wait. The drinks selection is quite good, with several craft beers and ales along with the usual brands and the food is pretty decent. This is definitely my pub of choice in the area as it's easy, convenient and there's always space so if you are looking for a place it may be worth checking it out. read more

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Walking the South Bank, soaked to the skin, raining really hard and needing somewhere to warm up and have some food and drink. We came across this oasis. Everywhere was full and people were queueing outside. The Doggets Coat and Badge was jam packed too but a young lady guided us up to the restaurant on the next floor as we were eating. Once again, totally full but we were asked to sit outside as there was a reserved table where the people had not turned up (how rude). We were asked to give it a few more minutes to give them a chance. After ten minutes we had the table. We apologised for leaving a slight puddle of rain water, I did say we were soaked. Served by a really nice young lady, Katerina, who took our orders for drinks and a meal. The drinks arrived promptly followed, in a little while, by a wonderful plate of scampi, accompanied by chips. Went down a treat and nice and warming. The dessert menu was too enticing. I opted for the trio of sweets. Oh yes those flavours. My partner just went for two scoops of ice cream. I will add this wasn't on the menu but was it a problem to Katerina? No way. Coffee was the finale. A wonderful hour or two. Nice pub, good food, very friendly, helpful, professional service. Nice to see an establishment that would make any tourist remember London culture. read more

Doggetts Coat and Badge sits in one of the ugliest buildings ever created. Unless you're by the window looking out to the great views across the Thames then you're going to be sorely disappointed by the interior of this place too- it's really charmless and generic. Due to its location just off the Thames the clientele seems to be a very mixed bag and you're as likely to find a stag do out to watch the football as a couple of lost tourists trying to find there way out of here. On my visit both were in equal abundance and I got the delightful treat of watching two rival boys nights out have a good brawl. It was half past 7. I wish someone had taped this scene, it would make a perfect anti drink campaign. I've given this pub two stars on the basis of its view and its staff who were very friendly and apologetic about aforementioned brawl. Despite this however, I very much doubt I'll make it back here. read more

Doggett's Coat and Badge - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

South Bank, particularly during the summer, is my favourite part of London. In itself it holds many incredible Arts venues, everyone seems in a pleasant mood. You can see across the Thames, to along the North Bank where the best of London's architecture is at the forefront. The only real draw back about is that it dies at 11, and beforehand the pubs aren't really up to much. Doggetts sits across a few floors and has outside seating. It has a wide range of beers and spirits and good staff. Unfortunately, the interior is really bland and unattractive. Even the outside seating seems ill-positioned. Not terrible, but a shame for an area with so much potential. read more

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This one might look unwelcoming on the outside, but the inside is a whole other beast! They have three floors to choose from, with bars or private rental options upstairs and a large pub area and beer garden downstairs. It's a huge pub, so you're likely to find a spot to sit somewhere. Their Sunday roast was great, I had the vegetarian nut roast, and was served quite quickly. Staff was friendly and service was fast, absolutely nothing to complain about. read more

This place was fair. Very friendly staff though. It was packed but we were able to grab a table at the bar for lunch. The food was ok. I got a beef tart which to me the pastry was very overdone. The Rueben was alright. The beers were great though. Quick service and again excellent staff. The location was ideal as we stumbled upon Doggets while on a walk to the London tower. It is about 25 min walk from there so it certainly gave us good fuel. I likely wouldn't visit again but it was super convenient for us. I believe this is a chain. read more

Doggett's Coat and Badge - Pot pie - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Here it is, you come here for the view. It's right on the Thames, it's lovely to look out at and that's about it. This is not a destination bar. This is not somewhere that your mate chirps you up and says to meet up at. However, if you are having a private event, this place is pretty solid. One of their several levels has a bar that they rent out. Your own bar, plenty of tables, room and windows for a view. That's what this place is ideal for. As someone in our group said, "I wouldn't dare try the food." That is a good general overview. They don't offer anything special, but a few light bites weren't too horrible. read more

Really not that bad actually. I was pleasantly surprised. From the outside, it looks like a prison or the scene of some racial hate-crime in the 80s. You've got to question some of the urban planning decisions made in our fair city during this terrible, terrible architectural era. Inside, it's actually quite nice. When appoaching for the first time, I noticed it's a Nicholsons pub. A fairly decent chain who always have decent looking places, a good ale selection and very resonable tasty food. Great view out over the Thames found here. I'd rather walk 5 mins futher to the White Hart, but for a cheeky post work pint, it's not a bad stop. Just don't make the effort to come here especially. No, really don't. read more

#1 on the Historic Blackfriars Ale trail across the Blackfriar Bridge is what Nicholsons calls a pub but it's anything but. Especially as one of my personal favourites The Black Friar is at the opposite end of the bridge, owned by Nicholson's as well, but it has so much flair and character! Doggetts Coat & Badge is the complete opposite. It's very big, two floors, and has a large outdoor seating area along the Thames. I spent a couple of hours here writing and for that it gets it's stars from because it provided a great amount of space to work. As it's huge there usually is always a place to sit, they also have a back garden area I believe with heating lamps to accommodate more people. It's got the same menu/beer as I've said in my other reviews. The bartender here gave me two stamps instead of one for my Ale Trail T shirt form. Very nice of him, that was a plus. Yet I can't five star the place. I don't really like it. It's just like a big restaurant with no charm, nothing is really special about it. It's location is alright, except if you cross the bridge during the winter months, the bitter nipping wind will eat your face. I'd never take anyone I know here unless it was a huge gathering for something. With the Blackfriars station being shut down it's easy to avoid and I would suggest so unless you don't mind lack of atmosphere or are local to the area. Nicholson's has let many other pubs keep their personalities and I would recommend any of those unless you happen to be around this one. Even then, walk to the end of the bridge and spend your money at The Black Friar, trust me. read more

Great view. All the rest was just mediocre. Bad quality food, too expensive. Four waiters on an empty room and yet had to wait for a very long time for the menu. Both me and my partner hated it. Dreadful experience. There are much better places right next to it im sure. read more

Nice place great for meeting friends and incredible view. (the map shows the wrong place) - it is right next to Blackfriars Bridge, NOT Southwark Bridge. My real gripe with this place is that it is poorly managed. Our conversations were drowned out by a large group of guys shouting at each other. Most bars would have had someone head over to quiet them down. We didnt stay long... loads of potential but my experience wasnt great read more

Stopped by here on our long trek from the Tower of London to the London Eye! Absolutely loved the view of the Thames but the interior of the restaurant itself could use some work. Dark wood + dim lighting = dreary ambiance. Random bonus points however for having the best smelling women's restroom in London - due to the specialty mandarin soap/lotion provided?? Started off by placing our entire order at the bar; they bring your food/drink to you! Shared the fish and chips with my mom which was surprisingly delicious. The fish was perfectly fried and in combination with the mushy mint peas (who would've thought I'd ever like this combination), was really tasty! The chips were alright but too oily for my taste and definitely not crisp enough. The beef pie was also a hearty selection though again, could've been tweaked (would've been better with a slightly thinner bottom crust!). There are plenty of pubs/restaurants along the river walk so I wouldn't say you absolutely have to dine here - but if you do find yourself here, it's a decent choice! read more

I'm going to address the elephant in the room; from the outside this place looks dreadful. I'd walked past on a near daily basis, often several times a day, for over two years before I dared set foot inside. On the outside it has the air of a drinkers bar, full of lads with banter wearing football strips. The inside is quite different though; a decent selection of beer, good prices for a Thames-side view and surprisingly peaceful and, dare I say, slightly sophisticated. Even on a quiet Saturday night there were no seats with a view of the river but the rooms towards the back are perfectly lovely and there's a nice beer garden away from the Thames. Overall, don't judge a book by its cover and give this place a try. read more

I sat in a cosy corner munching on chips and onions rings and drinking pepsi. It was definitely a pleasant lunch time experience. Service was very friendly and when i asked for mayo we got 2 large pots! That impressed me what with my condiment addiction. I would not go out of my way to come here, but it's a nice stop off for me on the way back from the Tate, when heading to Waterloo. read more

Nestled on the Southbank of the Thames, usually sufficiently far away from the tourist bustle in the pubs surrounding the Globe, is Doggetts. As another pub that is part of the Nicholson chain, most facts should be fairly familiar, but Doggetts strengths lie in its sports bar with flatscreen tv's, decent food and due to its height, views across the river. This place is perfect for the boys who want to meet up after work for a catch-up and a match, but as a personal football-hater, this place is best avoided during sport hours. It does offer some pretty good views over the river, so if you do get stuck here during these times you can always turn your chair towards the windows and let you mind wander elsewhere. read more

You might call it "Dodge-etts". Big, modernish and off-putting. Great (according to those in the know) for the firba. Or other sporting events. Decent food. Decent ales. Decent once you're in. By my, is it ugly. read more

Very middle of the road pub, although offering interesting views of the Thames, and a convenient pit-stop if you're walking along the south bank. Lack of discernable character may well be related to the very transient clientele - lots of tourists/day trippers. One minor point of note is the origin of the name - Doggett's Coat and Badge is the world's oldest rowing race, started for apprentice watermen on the Thames in 1715. read more

I met up with my brother and a bunch of his friends here after work one day while I was visiting. It definitely caters to all the folk working in the area. We first sat outside in the patio which was jam packed, but we didn't have much trouble getting a table with some friends. Afterwards we found a space inside, which gave us a great view of the river. Unfortunantly the sun was setting so we had to wear our sunglasses inside for about 30 minutes. We drank 3 bottles of wine which were only 10 pounds each, and ate really good hummas. Overall for the prices and the location we had a lot of fun. It's my friends favorite bar that he would always hit up after work when he was living in London, so it was nice to check it out. read more

Let's just say that it you expect your food to come, you're in for a nasty surprise. We had to ask for our money back after 1.15 minutes of them either not giving us our good or not giving it to us when we said it was ours... Our bad experience was also due to the table of really dreadful people not far from us. The items that did come was OKish. Shame Because the beer garden is nice. And the place quite big. read more

Though I'm awarding a three stars, the 2-star default "Meh. I've experienced better." says it all. Spectacular view (sans the construction on the East side of the bridge) with alright food and friendly but SLOW service. The fish and chips are supposedly their specialty but after seeing my friend's face as she bit into obviously fresh-frozen fishy-tasting fish, I'm glad I stuck with my stuffed red pepper. Those not consumed by calorie counting should definitely go for one of the meat pies. The steak and ale ones drew raves reviews from the flatmates. read more

I would never ever choose to go here. It's charmless in a carpeted chain-pub with big screens kind of way, and mostly caters for for workers from all the nearby offices including the incredibly ugly one it sits beside. There are also tourists, looking for an authentic London pub as they stroll along the river, only to be cheated with this one! I went to a film screening in the upstairs area one night and that was good. There are panoramic views across London, which made me a realise what a shame it is that this particular pub has to occupy the building. The pub is often full due to office workers and the passers-by it tricks with its location. However, unless you work beside it, I don't think you'd make the same mistake twice, and now I've told you, hopefully you'll avoid it all together (The Joiners, outside the Tate is better). read more

One of few pubs along the Thames, modern building. Good food, lots of selections. The beers and ales are fine as well. Nice to sit in, fun to sit out. Come enjoy! read more

God it's ugly isn't it? Unfortunately, the eyesore that is Doggett's doesn't seem to bother any one. I've been here for London events twice in a the last month. In fairness, it's not such a bad pub if you're with the right crowd. I wouldn't make a point of going here - not with the Blackfriars pub over the other side of bridge. It's UGLY! Really really UGLY! read more

We stopped in here after a long walk along embankment especially for a pie. There are seasonal varieties which are rotated on different days. I had the cauliflower cheese pie which was huge and very tasty, my boyfriend opted for an open chicken pie which was just as yummy. The vegetables were a bit dried up, and the clientele were hardly an interesting bunch. I'd say it's good for a cheap lunch if you need a winter warmer, but I wouldn't venture there for drinks in the evening. There are far nicer places to go. read more

Nice pub in a convenient location for us! The eggplant burger (vegetarian) was surprisingly delicious, and the fish and chips were fair. Make sure to order at the bar if you are sitting downstairs, and pour your own water if you forgo a beer! read more

Nothing more than average. The fish was nice the other meals gamon, sausage and mash & macaroni cheese came out Luke warm and greasy. This after a 50 min wait is not good enough really. Good points it in the Thames and lovely surroundings. The staff although very busy where pleasant as well. A busy pub like this would benefit from having a big pot of stew and dumplings ready to be served within 5 mins. read more

Doggett's Coat and Badge - Looks a bit dodge but is quite nice - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

A lumpen concrete turd on the side of the Thames. I have never set foot in the place and I have no plans to. I see it every morning just before I get off the bus and it turns my stomach on every viewing. Can someone please bomb the place into oblivion, as soon as is possible? read more

Colleagues at work were trying to make me feel more at home during my first 4th of July living outside the U.S. So they figured grabbing a burger from the rear patio grill would be a good first step. The burger was tasty and had that grill flavor, but the bun was like pita bread and it was a bit odd to have grated cheese. I would have really liked to have a pickle on it, but that is a bit of a rarety here. From inside I ordered a side of the cheesy fries which turned out to be just right. Combined with a beautiful day, take the opportunity to walk along the river after eating to take in the city views. read more

I truly do not understand why Doggetts is so popular - I don't think it's any cheaper and the venue certainly isn't any nicer than any other in this part of London and yet it's always packed full of people. I try not to go there unless I have no choice - i.e. I wouldn't choose to go there. It's dirty, it's dark and it looks run down - and yet it's very popular. Go figure! read more

Stop by for a pint after a long walk, they have decent choices of draft beer and you can see the water from some of the seats. Will come back again! read more