Great food, fun atmosphere. Came as a family and thoroughly enjoyed our food and experience. read more

The Sanctuary House - Fish and chips - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

Lovely service! Excellent fish and chips, the best! Relaxing time after visiting Westminster Abby!

Convenient Pub in the tourist area recommended by our concierge. Fast service, hearty food, great staff, not sure why all the bad reviews. But I have to admit all the tables around me came earlier and didn't get their food, hmmm. read more

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Pretty good, food. Service is what I found is to be expected in London. You seat yourself and go up and order. We didn't wait long for our food and my whole table liked what they ordered. read more

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We arrived in London on a Sunday and we had to have their famous Sunday Roast. By the time we left our hotel we had only a few options. We came to the Sanctuary House by recommendation from our Hotel, and this place both offered Sunday roast and fish & chips. They have a really small dining area where there are wait staff that can serve you. There is plenty of seating , however you have to order your food at the bar and pick it up yourself. Not a deal breaker but for your information. We ordered fish & chips, Sunday roast, Guinness, and sticky toffee pudding. The food was great to experience, however I have tasted better fish and chips in the states. They lo serving peas with it, which did not taste great. Sunday roast was very tasty, but comparable to our pot roast. Sticky toffee pudding was delicious! And their Guinness beer seems stronger, because I was buzzin! Nice place to hang out with family and friends. Bar was not rowdy or too loud. Server and bartenders were very friendly! read more

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I had lunch here with family on a cold windy day outside. This place is warm and inviting and the kids loved the place. Service needs a bit of improvement. read more

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Food and atmosphere was exactly what we wanted in London. Shepard's pie was delicious. Burger and fries excellent. Great service. Interesting to note that you order at the bar and pay in advance of receiving your food. Strange experience, but nice to be able to leave when you want. read more

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Great location for local beer and food. Pies, fish and chips and more. Service was quick (order at counter) and food arrived within 10 mins. Ambiance is typical British style pub. We stayed in the connected hotel which was fabulous. Central to walking to everything. read more

During our brief one-day visit to London, squeezed into a near 20-hour layover, we had just a few must-see attractions in mind, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Westminster Abbey. To our delight, we managed to see them all! However, I knew we couldn't leave London without enjoying "proper" fish and chips. And wow, did we land at the perfect place! The Sanctuary House Restaurant was just amazing! Its traditional pub-like ambiance, extraordinary service and the spectacular food transported us into the heart of British culture. And oh, the fish and chips -- the crown jewel of British cuisine, were nothing short of heavenly! Deliciously light and crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside! Yum! My wife enjoyed the incredible squash and sweet potato pie! Each dish was a work of art in presentation. From our incredible meal to the outstanding service The Sanctuary is an experience that will linger in our palates and our memories. If fate brings us back to London, we will surely want to return! Highly recommended! read more

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Awesome food! Friendly staff! Fish and chips was delicious! Great location! Ale Pie was delicious too! read more

The Sanctuary House - Fish and chips - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

A proper pub. We stopped here while in the area and the menu is very good at capturing the "British Experience". We had the Yorkshire Pudding (hint for Americans: it's called a popover or biscuit in the US) with potted beef (it's basically a small ceramic of chopped beef with onions). We were here during a Christmas-Eve holiday, so I am not going to review as to how everything else. We were hungry and this was a proper British meal in a British Pub. I added a pic of the Yorkshire with the Potted Beaf read more

The Sanctuary House - Potted beef with Yorkshire pudding ! - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

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A little touristy by the Conrad London Saint James. Loud but typical London pub with a great atmosphere if you are looking for traditional fare and beverages. read more

An average pub with a few good ales (Fullers) on draught. Cashless payments only; cash not accepted. However, the contactless payment options include smart phone and chipped cards. Staff is courteous but not very attentive. read more

This is a cute spot on the corner near Westminster Abby a great little stop beautiful interior and exterior. They're known for their pies but they have an excellent afternoon tea till five. read more

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This place was recommended to us by the bell at our hotel. It was only a 5 minute walk max. The environment or vibe was good. As it being our first time here we were unfamiliar with the seating arrangements. If you are going to eat in then you have to be seated. Otherwise, we believe you grab a table and order at the bar. The food was standard everyday food. Nothing off the charts. We had a burger, chicken burger, fish and chips, and a small pie. Two beers and a fizzy drink. The bill was 108 pounds. Summary - good normal food, decent beer, and ok priced. read more

We got the pie sampler and it was delicious! Great pub atmosphere and service was fast as you order at the bar. read more

The Sanctuary House - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

Around the corner from our hotel, we stopped in for lunch on our last day in London. It has this super authentic London pub/historic site feel to it which was a big draw. We were seated right away by this lovely gal who was also our server and she took our drink orders. We had pies... of course, particularly given they tout they have amazing fresh pies. The hubs got the steak pie/mash and I got the veggie pie/chips. Oh my they were SOOOO good! Even the steamed cabbage/beans was delicious. My husband had gotten the steak pie from the Feathers up the street two days prior and he remarked that the steak pie here was far more tasty and flavorful. I have to say my veggie pie was chock full of flavor and I ate every bit of it. Definitely a fan and by the looks of how busy it was I am guessing despite the mixed (and older) reviews that many others are fans also! read more

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For a place that has ale & pies written all over, I would have expected better pies. I had the steak pie, which was good but small. At first we thought maybe they brought us the sample sized one, but no it was the correct one. The place itself it nice enough but not really different than any other pub of this style. A decent place to stop in after or before visiting Westminster. The service was terrible. The three girls working didn't seem to have any interest in the job. I've worked as a waiter and didn't care about any of my customers either, but I managed to pretend I did when interacting with them. read more

The Sanctuary House - Steak pie. Appears larger in picture than real life. - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

What a delight for an American. Recommend from my hotel the St. Ermins, of course plenty of other locations nearby to try. I thought that the service was fast and friendly. The suggestion on "pies" appropriate, and I chose the hamhock pie. It was delicious and filling, especially for a lad like me. Find a table first (tip) and then order at the bar. I arrived at 4:30 ish and still some tables to grab. Nice selection on tap and bottles. Also good variety on food. Free WiFi, under Fullers. I'll be back to this friendly joint, quite the crowd after work. read more

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Stayed at the hotel, which was lovely, and ate at the pub every morning. It's a beautiful building, quintessential British pub, and a fantastic location. We found the food to be pretty good every time, fresh and with good service. read more

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Very over rated in my opinion. Had dinner with my wife and the leg of lamb dish was the worst I've ever had. Tough and flavorless. I grew up eating lamb and the cut was not good nor prepared well. The beer was good as was the service. read more

Great place. Didn't feel touristy. The minty peas are still on my mind! Yummy. Great fish and chips! read more

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This was our first pub in London and we never went back, even though it would have been convenient. The service was terrible! We learned over the course of our stay in London that you typically go up and order at the bar. We didn't know it that night, but of all the staff who walked by, couldn't someone have mentioned it? We eventually saw a sign for seating in the dining area so went there. Got waited on right away, but when we were done, we sat for a long time trying to get the attention of the waitress. We know it's not typical in Europe for them to bring the check without asking for it, but we couldn't even get her attention to ask. Decor was great and the fish 'n' chips yummy, but frustrating service. read more

The Sanctuary House - In the bar, with dining area in the distance. - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

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Good small English Pub that is inviting and easy to get in, eat, have a beer and get out.. Or linger a bit and stay longer. Ambience is casual. It is in a hotel, but I observed mostly locals. Order at the bar, pay and grab a seat. Good beer menu. I had the ESB and did not disappoint. Fully flavored w rich body. Had a lighter lunch. Salmon sandwich w greens was perfect companion for my beer. Tasty salmon, good bread. Cucumber and creme fraiche. They have full menu of pies and I would have tried them.. But was wanting something on the lighter side. Places like these make me wonder why people go to fast food when they can have a good, decent, light food very quickly. read more

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We stayed in the hotel here above the pub and have eaten in the pub as well. They really go above and beyond to make your stay so nice! They give you a TON of coffees and teas and milk/sugar etc in your room and they also give you a couple of beers and waters and juice in the fridge free of charge! The room is roomy and very comfortable and the bathroom is large! My only issue is there's no shower door so water gets everywhere and also no ventilation so it gets very steamy. The beds are comfortable! The breakfast is included and you get to have a choice of hot breakfast from the menu along with the continental breakfast bar! It had fruits and cereals, juices and pastries and toast with all the toppings you need. I had the eggs Benedict and my husband had the full English and both were excellent. We were leaving too early the next day for breakfast so they packed us a breakfast package and was so ample and delicious looking! We also had dinner in the pub...I had a beef burger and my husband had the bacon chop...both also delicious! Service warm and friendly as well! Would stay and eat with them again! read more

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Generous serving,the fish doesnt smell fishy at all lol...great taste,side of tartar sauce and peas with mint tea are superb,Vic was friendly and explaied all the details of our orders,the place was airy perfect and again no fishy smell that might trap on our clothes read more

We stopped here for an early dinner and were seated right away in the dinning only section. It was quiet early on but the noise of the pub area picked up a bit as the regular dinner crowd rolled in. We had skipped lunch that so we were all hungry. Luckily the service was quick and friendly. I got their famous London pie which did not disappoint. It came with mashed potatoes and some kind of hot mixed greens. The sides were good but the pie itself was delicious! Wonderfully flavored and incredibly tender. As a group we also got fish and chips along with the fish sandwich. Those were good as well but didn't necessarily stand out from others we've had in the city this week. Their tarter sauce was better than most we've had during our time here in London. For dessert we got the chocolate brownie and the apple and berry crisp to share. I don't try the brownie personally but heard no complaints from the other side of the table. The crisp was warm and flavorful served with coconut ice cream and a saucer of custard. It was great. Over all we really enjoyed our dinning experience here and would recommend it for someone in the Westminster Abby area. read more

Best fish and chips in London! I went to several places, so granted my sample size isn't huge, but I did hit the well-reviewed spots, and none of them were as good as this place. Just sayin'. And I'm from california, where people expect tasty food and not rank shit. So I know everything. read more

It was incredibly busy when I popped down from my room upstairs, but there was only a wait of a few minutes for a table in the dining area while the server bussed a clear table and ran food /drinks and checks simultaneously. Seriously... I'm exhausted just watching her work her magic. She was the only server on for the dining area and was doing everything from greeting to taking orders and running all the food and drinks, bussing tables and getting checks settled. I am being repetitive- but really... she was killing it tonight and kept her pace up the whole time I was there with a smile. I'm sorry I didn't ask her name so I could give her a direct positive review instead of this super impressed but rambling word salad. That said- I ordered the steak pie with chips bc I wanted something they were known for and as it's won some awards i was really into it. It came out very quickly- the pie was literally melt in your mouth amazing with a crispy flaky crust and just an excellent filling that was perfectly seasoned. The chips were ok- I regret not ordering mash instead but as a currently pregnant lady I eat whatever the kid lets me eat right now and mash is not a texture she is a fan of... My only complaint is that I couldn't have a beer to go with my pie- through no fault of the pub, there was plenty to go around... just not for pregnant women. read more

The Sanctuary House - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

The staff was very friendly. Food was delicious! I would definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Service was terrible. The waitress didn't pay any attention to us and it took forever to check out and pay our bills.

We came in for a bite to eat at around 7:15 and the first thing we were met with when we walked in the door was a very rude bartender who stared at us until we had to ask if we should seat ourselves, to which we got a "yeah whatever". We should have left then but decided to stay. In addition, Not a single employee was wearing a mask... On top of that they barely had any of the food that they offered on the menu. All and all the service was terrible, the staff rude as all get out and the covid policy not being followed in the least followed. read more

Should have read the reviews before eating here. Service is nonexistent. We waited 20 minutes for drinks and had to go find the server before he brought them. Waited over an hour for food. The server only came to our table when we ordered and when he brought the check. Terrible. read more

We stayed in the hotel above and we were very happy with both our hotel & pub choices for the very short time we had to see London. This was one of the few pubs still opened when we arrived, as it was both a Sunday and New Year's Day. It may not have been the most authentic British pub, but it had what we were looking for and it is a fantastic location close to everything in the Westminster are. Beer- Fuller's! Traditional options & seasonal Fuller's selections on tap. They weren't served very cold though (maybe this is how it should be? Is this a British thing? Note: ask British friend if beer, or Fullers, is usually served ice cold or room temp..). We tried a few varieties and they were all good and fresh, just not ice cold. Food- excellent. Probably a bit more Americanized than I expected. But there were a lot of meat pies and fish and chips on the menu. We opted for the burger because we were starving when we arrived. It was pretty good and lived up to my American burger-standards. Atmosphere- excellent! Cozy, classy, Christmas decor on point. Service- excellent, fast, attentive. read more

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Liked: - interior clean - friendly service - fish and chips!! - had a junior (kid's) menu - beer selection So so - even though empty, service was slow Overall: good pub option if you are in the area read more

We stopped in here for breakfast one day and had the eggs benedict. The service was good and the food was good too... but know you are getting nothing else on your plate than what you ordered. The coffee was hot and the food was good. A great place to get in and out of in the morning. read more

My wife and I stopped in to get a traditional pie meal after our flight to London. We had been to London just recently and loved the pubs and traditional English meals. We stopped here due to serving Fullers. I am a big fan of London Pride. The atmosphere was typical English pub. The pie was good, not great. The service was quite slow though even with just two tables. I would walk the extra steps to go to the Red Lion in the future. read more

The Sanctuary House - This is the bar at the Pub. - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

I've been doing a Fish n Chips comparison this week. This is my favorite so far though none have been bad. The fish itself is a 5 but the batter is a 4 IMO. I like a more rough and crunchy batter but again. This one is the best so far. Their tarter sauce is fantastic. If it isn't homemade, then it's the best commercial version I've ever had anywhere here or at home in the US. I'm lucky this pub is across the street from my hotel. I see myself returning a few more times. read more

Enjoyed the Steak and London Pride Pie last evening. It was excellent. A couple glasses of Shiraz made it close to perfect. F read more

The Sanctuary House - Steak and London Pride Pie - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

The first English pub we colored near St James underground station and also the first time we heard of a drink called a PIms. The bartender was gracious enough to kindly describe the drink and it sounded excellent so I ordered it for my wife. We had intended to order the Sunday Roast but switched gears and ordered the Duck and Cranberry pie and the beef pie. The duck pie was by far the best I've ever tasted, so much so, my wife ended up switching with me half way through the meal. The beef pie was good but definitely not as savory as the duck. I washed it down with a whiskey and all in all it was a good dinner recommendation from one of the stewards at the hotel we were staying at. read more

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