This pub is known for its beef Wellington so we ended up going here for lunch and sitting for a party of six. This pub itself is quite busy and overall the food here is amazingly delicious. The beef Wellington was quite hearty of a hearty meal but I mean a lot of British food is quite hearty in general. I really loved the truffle chips they are good. The potatoes in the UK taste way better than in the USA. Our lunch was nice and we were full. If you want to come here just know it does get super busy! Also, the beef Wellington does take some time to make. Also, make sure you have time as well. read more

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Came here after recommended by a friend. Great little local pub, friendly service, and great experience. We had the Scottish egg to start, beef, Wellington, a burger, and of course, mini beers. All very well done. Highly recommend if you're looking to get out of the touristy area and have a great experience. read more

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Recommended reservations by British friends living in London as the quintessential old English pub complete with a ceiling papered with currency over a cozy crammed bar from the 1700's. Getting there almost required Sherlock himself through alleys and mews...once arrived you're greeted with the real deal tufted booths, well worn bar well stocked with a wide variety of beers and ales et al. The food served seemed like tasting portions which forces you to order more not unlike Spanish tapas...which did drive up the price of the show. And show it is - with an expansive pub fare. Expensive as a theatre night ... haunted by those of us that thrive on real experiences. Cheers mate! read more

High-end pub with a middle-upper class clientele, The Grenadier has an inviting and fun atmosphere , but it's gonna cost you. And for the price , I was expecting a bit more. And the energy from the service needs to match its clientele . For appetizer , I ordered a cider beer and a scotch egg. The scotch egg had a wonderful presentation with a display of contrasting colors. Upon picking it up, the egg slid right out of the sausage and onto the floor. Needs to be fastened more securely . 3/5 Beef Wellington : expensive. Overpriced. Beef served medium rare, but fell too quickly out from its pastry casing. Roasted veggies and potatoes excellent with gravy. Would advise on another item, preferably one that is cheaper. 3/5 Sticky toffee pudding : Better ones out there across London area . The cake itself didn't appear to taste fresh. Even though it was doused in various chocolate and caramel sauces I can detect a certain dry taste. So dry, it almost tasted like it was made with a healthier wheat baking mix. 2/5 Service: i get it was busy. But I told the server I'd be ordering a couple of things, but she immediately issued the bill for the appetizer and a drink -- with the service charge applied. After ordering a second time to be served the main dish and desert , servers not only withheld my card, but when the bill came, they applied a second service charge. at least I got the second service charge removed upon protesting . Overall 3/5. read more

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This is the oldest pub in London and is known to be haunted. It was tough to find we winded down narrow alleyways & Mews. The bar was pretty cool & the ceiling papered in money. I ordered a duck terrine & my husband a chicken Caesar salad for lunch. Lunch was exceptional & the Grenadier is so cozy & charming. read more

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We went for Sunday roast and was not disappointed. The Beef Wellington did feel a bit small, but the flavor was there and the Yorkshire pudding was a pleasant surprise as well for someone who hasn't had it before. Had some of my friend's roast pork and that was cooked to perfection as well. Not dry and definitely moist. The tables there are quite small as it's a pretty tiny pub. My party of 4 fit, but I wouldn't say we all had ample space. Beer wise, all the usual suspects appear, so nothing to really write about there. This place would definitely be on my list to go to again if I make my way back to London. Definitely make reservations! read more

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Best pub is London. Nice quiet place for lunch or dinner, and very close to Hyde Park.

What an amazing experience. From the food to the local ales to the Bloody Mary my wife loved, well worth the visit! It's not easy to find, but trust the google to get you there as it takes you down a small walkway. read more

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One of my favorite pubs in London. I visit every time I visit. And as a fan of beef Wellington this is a sure fire place to visit if you are in the mood for the dish. They thoughtfully put together their Wellington and run a solid Sunday roast. What's also nice about this hidden gem is that it's on a quiet street and offers a pub experience without all the crazy. Staff could be friendlier but are fine. Food is tasty and vibe is nice. I will continue to visit every time I'm in London. read more

The Grenadier - Look at that beef Wellington - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Simply charming. The beef Wellington is excellent as is the Eaton mess for dessert. A hidden gem. I highly recommend it. It's also a stones throw away from Downshire House where the idea for Titanic was originated. read more

Great local pub to grab a Proper Pint and some food. It's a small pub so you might have to wait a bit or call and get reservations. read more

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Best Beef Wellington ever. The Ambiance was dark and gloomy but it is because that's because of history. Wonderful service and best Scottish Egg. read more

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A must visit in London, the very definition of English Pub. We focused on staples, like the Fish & Chips and Burger, but much more to offer. Premier beer selection for all tastes and authentic cozy decor. read more

I met a friend of mine here upon my return from York, so I looked like the typical tourist with a big rollaway suitcase and backpack. Shouldn't have done that, as space was at a premium in this pub and it was hard to lug it around. Dark and cozy on the inside, with a nice full bar up front. Though I didn't get anything to eat, it looked like others were really enjoying their meals. I might have to come back here to eat something next time. Service was fast and friendly, too! read more

If you need to find a proper pub head to The Grenadier. I absolutely loved the BEEF WELLINGTON, and for the table to share the ENGLISH TOFFEE SUNDAE and the STRAWBERRIES & CREAM was delightful. ENJOY! read more

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Highly recommend this place if you're in the area. The food was amazing. The vibes inside the restaurant/bar was cozy and not rowdy, really enjoyed the way its decorated inside. The service was average, nothing crazy but nothing memorable. read more

The Grenadier - Beef Wellington with truffle chips on the side. The beef Wellington was delicious and full of flavor. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Great selection of beers and friendly bar service. The fish and chips was a good large portion and cooked to perfection. The beef Wellington was indeed yummy and proper albeit pricey. Venue felt like dining at someone's house with tables spread across multiple small rooms. Overall, an enjoyable experience and would return. read more

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This is three star food in a five star venue. I hate to give the low rating, and it only applied to the restaurant part of the Grenadier. The Grenadier is a great pub. The barman are efficient and very cordial. (Try the proprietary Grenadier house bitter, it's very good if you like bitter.) If you're just going to have a pint or two or maybe three, that's a whole different experience and it can be had in the bar or on the cobblestone street outside... for a lot less money. Now, as for the restaurant, that's a different situation. It's almost like there are two separate establishments. As a couple of other reviewers have noted, the French waitress seats the first arrivals at the worst table, a tiny, very cramped table that is half inside the bar. Our elderly in-laws who were here as tourists were understandably disappointed at the postage stamp table. Although the waitress says that the other tables are reserved, they aren't. Grenadier uses open table for reservations it does not allow for individual table reservations. This is certainly not a Gastro pub, the simpler the better your choices, the better your chances of getting something edible. Go with the fish and chips or burger and chips, even though the chips are the frozen kind made out of dehydrated potato mush that is molded into pretend chips. The batter around the fish is dripping in grease, but at least you can scrape it off.. The hamburger also seems to be edible. The duck was a disappointment. When the bill arrived we quickly picked it up so that our guests didn't have the sticker shock. After spending £183 for four people, we walked out feeling as though we had a below standard meal at a table that makes McDonald's seating feel luxurious. The Grenadier has little incentive to improve the food offerings. They will have a guaranteed income from tourists no matter what they dish out. The best plan really is don't eat here at all except for crisps from the bar. The Grenadier propriety bitter is a really good one and you can enjoy the ambience from the cobblestone pavement outside and avoid the restaurant menu. read more

we booked because we went and had a good time... then, our plane from Dublin was changed our flight arrived after food time so we couldn't come - we called the moment we found out - super bummed- and they still penalized us for a reservation made 6 hours before , $108 us for a plane changed our flight change out of our control. was not told this on the phone was told it was all good, no charge. when I called they same guy answered said "I have nothing to do with it" and refused to give me managers email - told me go online and get it. wouldn't give me name of manager or his - based on when we went you need a reservation, but if you have an airline change your flight - they don't care :(. I was telling everyone to go there ... now I can only advise to avoid ! that's a huge penalty for something I had no control over. and the guy on the phone was mean and rude read more

The doorman from our hotel recommended The Grenadier for its Beef Wellington, and it did not disappoint. The pub does not disappoint. The food, drink, and clientele are top notch. The locals and regulars were friendly and jovial. We visited London in January, but if you visit in the summer or holidays the pub will probably be much busier, and if so be prepared to wait but that is ok because their pints are very good. read more

First time eating here and it truly is a little gem. Although the actual pub is quite small and my party found ourselves becoming quite friendly with the table next to us due to the seating being so close, the food was amazing. We started with the burrata that was so silky and tasty with the tomatos. I ordered the beef wellington and it was very well prepared and tasty. My mother ordered the fish and chips and it was the best fish I have had. We finished the meal with a divine eton mess! Cannot wait to bring more people when they visit London. read more

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Fun spot once one is able to find it. Very pleasant atmosphere and both the staff and clientele made visiting Americans feel very welcome.

So! After running 3 miles through Kensington Park and all the other parks that are attached to it. One could work up an appetite. I actually had researched this pub before I set off on my run so I can end it and just smash. Typical British pub, old a.s., loud obnoxious Americans eating talking, best part,, it's got a history of it being haunted. Make sure you read the menu. Right... let's get to it shall we. Beef Wellington: it's my first time eating this dish. Cant find it in Detroit, and when I had it at a wedding tasting event, it was rubbish. The one here however is phenomenal. I asked the runner how most locals eat this and he said to dip it in English mustard. This beef wellington was so good, I smashed it hard, practically licked the plate. So now, I finally have a basis on what a proper beer wellington should taste like. Therefore I must fabricate this dish in my kitchen. The service was definitely very nice. I was seated right away, tables were clean, Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day! read more

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A work colleague recommended The Grenadier for their Beef Wellington, and it did not disappoint. We arrived at the well hidden pub on a cute, cobblestone street, and it did not look too busy with only a couple of people outside having a drink. The minute we opened the door, we were surprised to see it packed from wall to wall with an energetic, upscale after work crowd. What a great atmosphere! The ceiling is covered with paper money from around the world. They had our reserved table right away, so we were a little sad that we had to leave the fun bar area, but we were excited to try the menu. The dining room was only a few inches away. There are only a handful of tables in the entire restaurant, and it is cozy and quaint. There is not a lot of room in this pub, but that's what makes the ambiance so great. We ordered the Scottish Eggs for the appetizer. The presentation was magnificent, and they tasted as good as they looked. The Beef Wellington was perfectly cooked, and the gravy was spectacular. The fresh cask ales were a prefect addition to a memorable night. Afterward, when we told people about our wonderful night, they kept saying, "Oh, yeah. That place is famous." Definite recommend! You can order appetizers at the bar, but i recommend getting reservations so you can enjoy the Beef Wellington. read more

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This is a great old pub hidden away near the embassies of Westminster. If you want to have an old traditional English pub experience than this is the one. It's hard to find because it's in parking alley behind embassy buildings. I decided to come here after visiting Westminster Abbey. The service was great here. The bartender was attentive and kind. I ordered the beef wellington as that is the popular dish to get. It's a bit pricey but ohhh so worth it! I also got truffle and parm chips as well. Everything I had was delicious. The beef wellington comes with sauteed kale which was so yummy. I would definitely come back here next time I visit London. It's one of the best meals I had while vacationing here. read more

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Great spot! We popped off a sightseeing bus for lunch and made our way to here. Really interesting history of the place with its slightly spooky legend. The food was delicious as well. We had the fish+chips, beef Wellington, Caesar salad, soups, burrata, and sticky toffee pudding. Would definitely recommend read more

The Grenadier - Outside - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Very nice restaurant next to Hyde Park! the beef Wellington is really excellent!!!.. Great staff and very good atmosphere! read more

The Grenadier - Excellent Beef Wellington! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

ordered Beef Wellington, a pot of English breakfast (with lemon), about 35 quids (include tax + tips) Nice flaky puff pastry, not too fatty parma ham, nicely seasoned, the pate coat was nicely spread, the beef fillet was cooked to medium rare. Looks pretty, and delicious. The saute green (guess is kale) waa tasty, tasty mash potato, saute shallot, the truffle mushroom gravy was on the salty side. ** highly recommend beef wellington. ** interesting decor, look up "the ceiling", such a treasure. read more

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I ordered fish and chips that were incredible and tasty!! The service was okay, nothing special. Atmosphere was great and the outside of the building was decorated beautifully! Drinks are fine. read more

It was a Friday night and we walked from Harrod's all the way to the Grenadier just to see what it's all about. Kept our fingers crossed that there would be seating and that they still served food (we got there a little before 10:00 p.m.). As if by luck, a table freed up (unbelievable for a Friday), and the server was kind enough to accommodate our order even if the kitchen was about to close in 5 minutes. Delicious Bangers and Mash and Steak and Ale Pie. The long walk was worth it and we'll definitely come back on our next trip to London! read more

Perfect pub! Keep up the excellence! Love it more than any pub in London. As long as they keep serving landlord I'll be there!

The problem with cool little pubs in London is that if they are really good, friendly, local pubs, then they get written up on American web sites like Yelp and become filled with us Americans taking pictures of us being in local pubs drinking with local Londoners and thus are no longer really good, friendly and local. yes, that is exactly what I said in my Nags Head review. Grenadier is still a great local pub, but it's becoming more populated with picture taking tourists. I took my parents here - and yes, they took pictures. And the table next to us was another family of Americans - they were friendly enough, but had that annoying boisterous "not as good as in America" attitude that seems to annoy other people. Are we all like that and just don't realize it? The food here is good, the pints true, the service friendly, and the locals seem to enjoy the additional company. I have had some enjoyable time here in the past and couldn't pass up the opportunity to introduce my parents to "the pub at the end of the mews." They were late as it is a little difficult to find if you haven't been there before, but eventually arrived. The crowd outside on the warm night was friendly, as it usually is. I chatted witha few folks as I waited for my parents. Service that night was a little slow - the evening shift chap showed up late. other than that (and the annoying family at the next table) the rest of the evening was just fine. So I'll probably return again, as I do each trip to London. Though it won't be the little local pub that it used to be, just seems to have been added to the "places to go to experience real London" list for tourists (and yes, I am one of them). read more

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Apparently the bloodies are what to quaff here. No matter, they also have a variety of real ales on draught, and what more appropriate beverage to enjoy in the epitome of an English pub than an honest-to-goodness real ale? If not for the Yelp Mobile app, we would have never 1) known that The Grenadier existed, let alone 2) how to find it. 'Tucked away' almost describes how hidden this neighbourhood gem is. I can't speak to the food, as their kitchen wasn't opening for dinner under 1830 (and we weren't about to drink for two straight hours), but I'd love to return sometime to sample the goods! read more

The Grenadier - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The fish and chips were spot on and they have a great variety of beers on tap. The avocado cobb salad that we had to start was also wonderful and full of fresh cooked bacon and delicious chopped tomatoes. This is a great, traditional pub with lots of history that doesn't get too busy on weekdays if you're visiting and looking for that experience. While you're waiting for your food, take in the unique seeing plastered with decorated currency from patrons all over the world. If you can figure out how to put your own up there, get creative and add to the collage. Servers will provide you with a sharpie and stapler if you're interested! read more

The Grenadier - Money covered ceiling...paying off the debt - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Now this is a proper pub. Small, dark, tough to find, with a lively and friendly crowd, one of the best bloody Marys, ghost stories and hidden like the Lost Ark. By the end of this latest trip I was proudly able to navigate my way to and from the pub without error. Tucked away in the mews, you'll feel like you are in a private drive. From the Hyde Park Corner underground take the fourth exit and continue straight ahead. Take the first left down the alley, next left at the gate, right into the mews and the Grenadier is straight ahead. Rumor has it that an 18th century British soldier still haunts this place. The Duke of Wellington's officers use to relax at the Grenadier and who can blame them. Many taps to choose from, good food and award winning Bloodys. There is also a Bloody Mary bar on Sunday afternoons. read more

Place is small. But sweet. Get there early for a pint, and if dinning make a reservation! Beef Wellington is always phenomenal. I have to force myself to eat it slow and enjoy every bite. Also lots of fun history/legends imbedded in the pub. You have to go there to find out!! read more

Love a good traditional English pub. Love the environment and the setting. They use lots of random currency notes to stick on walls as wall paper, you can definitely play a game of spot the currency with your plans while having a good pint. Food was quite good but it took quite a while to come. We waited for 1hr 15 minutes before our food for 7 to come, and the day wasn't that busy. I was sooo hungry by the time food came. The only other complaint is that the beer was a bit warm. Not the 'cold' beer I prefer. read more

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Charming Pub. Saw the review on YELP and decided to hike over here, all the way from Aldgate. I really wanted to have the famous Beef Wellington for dinner here. So far this place looks very charming and very historic looking. read more

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Cute little local spot tucked away on a residential side street. Gorgeous classic pub look with tons of dark wood, but there's a twist: money from around the world stuck on the ceiling, with notes on each one. Even spotted a US$1 with TRUMP 2016 scrawled across. Ugh. Food was very good. We ordered fish and chips, and were astonished by the generous portion. Massive amount of cod fried to perfection (no mush!), although the fish was a bit firmer than usual. The chips in our fish and chips were excellent, some of the best I've ever had. Service was cordial but nothing crazy. Would highly recommend this place if you're in the area. It's a nice place that feels like a secret, and is definitely better than waiting in line to eat closer to the main drag. read more

This place is a MUST if you are visiting London. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant. It's off the beaten path and takes you away from the hustle and bustle of London tourism, which I love. The the old building's history is very interesting and if you ask the staff, they will tell you haunted ghost stories they've witnessed. The food is amazing, the beef Wellington is one of my favorite meals, and as someone who frequents London a couple times a year, I never miss the opportunity to stop by for dinner. Can't wait to come back! read more

The Grenadier - Bring a dollar bill to staple on the ceiling. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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