I don't like leaving one star reviews, especially when this place was recommended by a friend, but our experience here was awful. To start with, I don't know if our server (who didn't crack a smile once) was either extremely hungover or just hated her job. There were only 3 other tables other than ours and we were the biggest (5 people). She constantly forgot which drink went to each person, even if only one of us asked for something. It took about 40 minutes for her to take our order and when we did finally order we were told that only 4 of the options on the menu were available. With an already small brunch menu, this is definitely something that you should tell guests before they sit down. About another hour passed before our food came out. We could see 2 of the plates waiting by the kitchen and only after a couple of people in our group had to raise their voices to get the waitress' attention did she bring them over. She didn't apologise and we could clearly hear her conversation (discussing with a second employee) what their plans were for Halloween. Finally, when our food did come, even though we all had eggs on our plates, one person was given fried eggs instead of poached. This was not requested and no explanation was given. The same person also requested a side of hollandaise and she had to ask the waitress twice where it was only for her to eventually come back and tell us they didn't have any. The food was good but definitely not enough to excuse the terrible customer service. I assume gratuity was included as I'm not sure how we each ended up paying over £20 for brunch. Such a shame this experience was so bad. I would absolutely never go back. read more

A trendy (but friendly!) pub in the heart of Wimbledon, the Old Frizzle is the kind of place you would happily commute to to make your local! With a comfy, but cool decor the place is perfect for a casual drink, some proper pub grub or even the regular pub quiz on a Sunday night! They serve excellent food and have a comprehensive drinks menu (plus 2 for £10 Thirsty Thursday's!)- they've also recently added two new Gins to their menu, and the barman gave us a cheeky free sample! Can't fault the place really!! read more

The Old Frizzle - Candlelit G&T! - British Near Me - London, XGL

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The Old Frizzle sits smack in the middle of the Wimbledon Broadway. It became my local when it took over for the lackluster rugby pub that preceded it. And since then, The Old Frizzle has come a long way towards a great menu and great atmosphere. It's a really nice, fun pub with a good crowd and nice eats. The whole menu has taken a turn for the gastronomic of late, with tons of options for good meat, fish and other English pub favorites. Their beef burger "main" plate will cost you £13.50, which by most standards is quite pricey, even for London. The small plate version is £7.50 and both sizes come with fries. The burger is served with bacon, cheddar, lettuce and tomato as standard. But for the price, the Old Frizzle serves a huge burger, bristling with melted cheese and fresh toppings on a fluffy, fresh bun. The burger itself is one of the thicker, more generous servings of beef that you'll find out there. Beef aside, The Old Frizzle offers up some other nice burgers that spice up their "on a bun" section of the menu. They do a nice lamb burger with mint, greens and tzatziki sauce; venison with tomato, lettuce, chorizo and mozzarella; or a buttermilk and spiced panko crumbed chicken patty, topped with brie, salad, and avocado. Overall, the Old Frizzle is just a really nice, comfy pub to spend a day in - hanging out with friends, watching the football or rugby, or shooting the shit at the bar. The front room is more of a quick eats style, with tables and benches. A nice, curved bar swing around to the left of the kitchen and goes into the back room, which is my favorite. Its walls are lined with bookshelves and it has a nice vaulted ceiling. All the projector screens reside in this room, and it also has a little stage for live music and trivia nights. I write more about it on my blog, beeffanatic.com if you're ever in the Wimbledon area! read more

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It's been quite a while since I went into the old frizzle but decided to for a quick drink while my girlfriend and I waited for company. I remember when it opened and the wide selection of alternative I've beers and ciders, the crisp clean and modern decor and a feel that this was going to be something different to what Wimbledon has to offer. Fast forward a few years later and it has changed completely. While there is still a small selection of craft beers available they have reverted to offering what every other pub offers. It has also lost its character and crispness, something you can see with lots of children's colouring in books, games, puzzles and toys lying around. The decor too has deteriorated with ageing/bleached wood, missing tiles, broken fixtures. Overall I think it is still a good place however, they do need to throw some TLC into the place and bring it back up to date. read more

The Old Frizzle - Can't argue with that one - British Near Me - London, XGL

This is one of my favourite pubs in Wimbledon. It has a nice shabby chic decor to it and it is always very well presented. On this particular occasion, I asked the bar tender what gins they had and he decided to show me their collection which included the usual Gordons, Bombay and Tanqueray etc, however he then told me to wait as he had a brand new gin. He went down into the cellar (which opened like a trap door) and popped up with this gin named 'Langley'. He then proceeded to let me taste it before I decided that that was the one that I was opting for! Such great service! The gin was delicious and I left feeling a bit giddy! On a Sundays, they also have a pub quiz which starts at 7pm, so if you're looking for a pub quiz in the Wimbledon area, this is the place to go! read more

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Went on a Saturday night~ the hound dogs were playing, we had a great time~ the music was good and the crowd was good. The service was friendly. In my opinion it closed a bit early, I wanted to stay a bit more to enjoy the music and drinks. read more

The Old Frizzle - At the end of the night - British Near Me - London, XGL

we went along on one of their mid-week Date Nights, where we got a 2 course meal and a cocktail for £14.99 per person, which seemed a pretty good deal from a cost point of view. When the food arrived, I was reminded of the old saying, "you get what you pay for" When the food eventually arrived, the fish/batter ratio on my fish and chips was all off. It had WAY too much batter for the piece of fish, so much so that I ended up leaving most of it. It's not like I am against batter. I spent 7 years in Leeds where you can order 'scraps' of batter to be sprinkled on your chips, but let's just say this was too much of a good thing. The dessert we ordered was an Eton mess, which was also very disappointing. Lots of cream, some fruit and just 2 of the smallest crumbs of meringue you've ever seen. The cocktail, a classic mojito, was tasty at least, although it could have done with some more muddling if I'm being picky. The venue itself was very nice, with a good atmosphere, fairly reasonable drinks prices and great entertainment in the form of a musician equipped with an acoustic guitar and a loop pedal. I would probably return there for a drink, but if I'm eating in Wimbledon, I'll be heading to Tortilla instead! read more

Not too shabby. Slow service, but friendly faces and kind people. Could do with more eyes on the customers and their needs. Haven't tried the food, but the menu looks promising and friends have said that the food is quite tasty. They have one beer on the entire menu which has been likened to a Corona... and it's pretty good. Had a glass of pinot grigio and I found myself quite pleased. I'll be back! read more

I was lured in by the pretty fairy lights, and this place didn't disappoint. The service is quite slow but this is usually because the place is nearly always busy, and so has a great atmosphere. The pub quiz on a Sunday is a lot of fun - one of the best in the area. read more

Best Pub in Wimbledon hands down. Spacious place with friendly and professional staff. Great choice of food and drinks available. Raising the bar for Wimbledon which is a welcome addition to the broadway over the usual boring and bland chains. read more

Great ambiance, decent beer selection and nice decor. 2 issues: bathroom needs re-arranging, too close for comfort, and service is BEYOND slow. read more

Went to the Old Fritzl (ha!) for the first time just for quiz night, which is supposed to be every Sunday at 8pm. Quiz guy didn't turn up. Tried again the following week. Quiz guy did not have enough quiz sheets so we couldn't play. Meanwhile we waited to be served at the bar for about ten minutes to no avail despite the fact that it wasn't busy at all. Place is always uncomfortably hot, is over-priced, and full of annoying lower middle-class hipsters anyway. Will stick to Wetherspoons around the corner as it is much more hospitable. read more

Pretty woeful chicken burger but decent chorizo pasta. Not the best value. Decor and service were fine. Ultimately, wouldn't recommend or return. read more

It's nice in here and the atmoshphere is great especially on the weekend, however it is extremely over priced. I only ever go here for a couple of drinks with my husband after dinner. I must say though, that I have never eaten here. read more

Went to The Old Frizzle a couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed the atmosphere and live music; the Venue is beautifully decorated and well-placed in the Broadway. We were greeted by friendly Doorstaff and although the Bar Staff were friendly, the service was really slow. read more