Full disclosure that I have met the owners on many an occasion and they were like family to the…read moreneighborhood so perhaps I've been one over. And I also haven't been there in nearly 2 years and yet...I miss it. We had two fantastic dinners and one semi-miss but when you get to hang out with a drink and loiter while your kids play, you will have a hard time not bonding with the place. There are few places in Islington like this and even fewer in London!

Came here for the Juma pop up that's taking place at the moment, and had a few drinks before hand…read more First up, the Cuckoo is a lovely little pub in the middle of Barnsbury. It's a bit off the beaten path and is quiet as a result. I came here on a Saturday night and it was never particularly busy or loud, and there was a nice relaxed vibe with people just enjoying the food and drink they had going. Drinks wise they had a decent selection but nothing extensive, though a bottle of red Pinot Noir went down a treat at pretty decent value too. Service from the bar staff/waiters was also very good! Food wise, Juma is doing Iraqi style food led by the eponymous Philip Juma, and is a pretty decent (though not overly brilliant) menu. It's definitely a bit different from the usual middle-Eastern food that will come to mind when you read hummous and baba ghanoush, and it's more of a strange fusion between Greek and middle-Eastern stuff. Stand out dishes for us were the starters and the fish main. If you're in the area and looking for a nice drink, you could do far worse than the Cukoo. Great pub!

White wines were awful, Negroni was made with half measures, paid 100 pound for three drinks. Rest…read morewas good, staff was friendly. Ambiance was okay but there weren't many people in the bar, it was easy to find a place to sit on a Thursday night.

The prices are steep and the drinks aren't deep..read more

Simple review, this place used to be great but now…read more.. Packed Long wait for table Food closes early Hard to get served at bar Failed to bring some of our party what we ordered and paid for. No one let us know you have to order at bar. Food was 'ok'

One of the best pubs in West London. Nicely designed and no signs of deterioration. Meal deals…read moreavailable - get two main courses for 12 pounds. Cheap drinks. Mac & cheese with side salad and garlic bread - excellent. Mushroom & ale pie - nice and filling. I can probably live without the steamed vegetables, but oh well it's tradition after all. The elderflower drink is refreshing. The virgin apple mojito was served without mint, because they ran out. The laughing out loud bartender was quite charming. At least all other ingredients were available including a shot of virgin. Then I had my eye spying on the dessert menu. Having nut allergies, this leads to questions. The friendly bartender advised against all desserts, just in case. Then said, I will give you ice cream with everything on top, on the house of course. The portion was massive family size, ice cream, ton of whipped cream and all the sauces in the kitchen sprayed on top. This is how it's done! Matt G, check you allergy privilege. This is service as good as it gets!

Lovely cafe with wonderful freshly-ground coffee and delicious smoothies try watermelon and lime…read more Good selection of paninis and toasties, cakes and snacks. Strongly advise checking it out, little gem where you would least expect to find it! And if good weather lasts, they also have outside table.

'Discover our Secret Garden'…read more It's not very seceret if your advertising it on an A-board in the middle of the street. However, this charming Fullers pub, directly opposite the University of West London is a lovely find. A solid addition to the chain, with a clean and open bar, friendly staff and good selection. There's ample seating inside as well as out. The 'secret garden' is a great size, a few twists and turns out the back door. In addition to the 'zen' buddas and water features calming the atmosphere, there's also a massive outdoor TV - which must be great when there's a game on. As tradition (not that I know how/why it began) this place sells Thai food. I didn't sample it myself, but I could certainly smell it with the kitchen backing off to the garden. Overall a good pub and I'd pop in again on a sunny day if I was in the area.

I have not tasted the food as for a student it is a bit pricey (and I believe if they'd go cheaper,…read morethey'd have a bigger range of customers but that's just a suggestion) but I had to leave a review because of their amazing garden. The lady at the bar told us this is a fresh renovation and what a great one it is indeed. My favourite part was a wooden shed at the end with blankets, pillows and dim lights. We came with a big group of people and sat there for couple of hours. Absolute gem, will definitely come again.

I came in here quite reluctantly after being told a firm No at Hoppers. However I was pleasantly…read moreblown away by the seamless friendly service, the wonderful cocktail I ordered based on the recommendation by Iona ( our Romanian hostess) absolutely hit a spot - made with Vodka and Lychee Syrup. We ordered a meat plate and a cheese plate which were good not great. My colleagues enjoyed their Gnocchi starter and the Steak and Pork Belly entree. I ordered the vegetarian entree of a roasted cauliflower entree - it was properly caramelized and the Tatziki was a really nice foil to it - I didn't miss the meat Definitely an unexpectedly good meal that I would be happy to repeat in King's Cross!

We were skeptical to dine in a restaurant by a major train station because it'll always be bad…read morequality pricy things for people that don't have a lot of time for catching trains. But it was surprisingly good although it's not the cheapest restaurant out there. The steak is flavorful and cooked to our liking. Along with the chips, it's a very satisfying meal. Pork belly is very fatty but the skin is crunchy and it's very lovely. I didn't want the sweet potato mash that comes with it and they were happy to supplement it with a side from another dish. We got put at the table upstairs and the lighting is a bit weird but the restaurant has a cozy ambiance.

Yelp is a little unreliable in the UK for this reason: Many inns sit above pubs and many of the…read moreyelp reviews of these businesses reflect the opinions of those who have only gone to the pub. I've stayed at the Orange Tree, in the 13-room inn/hotel above the pub. I've eaten in the pub, the English breakfast that comes with an overnight stay, but I've not chosen the pub as a place to hang out (and wouldn't with so many interesting Richmond pubs along the Thames). The Orange Tree, as a place of lodging, is nicely maintained and stylish. The room was clean with a sizable entry space, a good sized bathroom, and even had a bit of design-y flair. I was relieved to find that my room, though up several flights of stairs, didn't look out over the main street; I suspect that would have been a loud, busy room. Mine was neither. Orange Tree is very well located in Richmond, almost across from the train station (or tube) that'll take you back to central London. It's also a short walk to the waterfront or, in the other direction, a heartier (but easy and flat) walk to Kew Gardens. By the time I stayed at Orange Tree I was tiring of the full English Breakfast but have to admit they did a nice job of it. We ordered our choices off a menu and the pub was quiet and empty at breakfast time - perfect. The nicest compliment I could bestow on a place of lodging is saying that I'd stay there again. As long as I could get a room that doesn't face the front I'd happily stay at Orange Tree again.

The Orange Tree Pub in Richmond is one of my favorite public houses in London. It offers both…read moreinside and outside dining in a charming atmosphere. And the food quality is excellent - a true gastro pub. My friend loved her crispy gnocchi herbal salad and my meat and chorizo pie with cheddar mash was outstanding. With good local beer and friendly service, the Orange Tree is def a great place to eat in Richmond. Tip - The Orange Tree Theatre is right across the street making this pub a perfect pre-theatre meeting spot or post-theatre drink destination.

Managed to get in without a reservation for lunch. It took a 25 min wait but the staff was very…read morethankful for my patience. Got the meatfruit which is chicken paté with a orange gelee on the outside which is painstaking to do, paired with crusty grilled garlic and rosemary bread. Very good. Wish there was another slice of bread with it. Main course of Hereford beef was tender but I didn't care too much for the sauce. Tasted like a thinner beefier version of the mushroom ketchup. Thrice fried chips was good. Would have preferred tomato ketchup but it was a unique experience especially with the mushroom pieces in the mushroom ketchup. Tipsy cake was boozy with a soaked brioche roll in rum and sugar and vanilla, with grilled pineapple on the side. Lots of tables and I would just get the meatfruit and tipsy cake next time.

Dinner was my favorite meal during our London trip in May. I still think about their rib eye,…read morethrice fried chips, tipsy cake, and meat fruit -- happy delicious memories i'll never forget! The ribeye was tender, juicy, and crispy on the outside. The meat fruit lived up to the hype, and memories of the Tipsy Cake can almost literally bring tears to my eyes. Okay, being dramatic but that soft brioche soaked in warm brown butter was so freakin' good. I don't want to overhype it - just go try it lol the chicken with bone marrow was a fun dish with many different elements, textures, and flavors. the cheesecake was okay but nothing remarkable. my only complaint is the table side bread. it may have been buckwheat, was kind of hard and just wasn't good. I loved how they explain the history behind each dish. Made the experience more fun and interactive.