The Earl Spencer in Southfields is a great pub to have in your neighborhood. The renovation it…read moreunderwent has made for a very light and airy atmosphere but fortunately they have also been able to incorporate many of the traditional details that this pub contained. But the bigger story is the food. This has truly become a gastro pub with a changing menu of tasty items. If they have the smoked haddock in a cheese sauce, just order it. It sure goes great with one of the local beers. And the starter Chorizo salad that I ordered was an awesome way to begin a dinner in this old but also new pub!

Probably my favourite pub in Southfields, although the neighbouring Gardeners is much improved. The…read moreEarl is a great place for a beer but, as others have said, it's the quality of the food that makes it stand out in the area (the menu has recently changed following the renovations. Food was previously great but prices where a little on the high side. They seem to have come down slightly from before so I look forward to trying the revised menu). The recent renovations have freshened the place up whilst retaining the wooden-floored, slightly bare feel so loved of modern London pubs. There's a good range of beers on draft, including usually at least a couple of well-kept ales (the local Wandle and Otter from Devon tonight, both well worth a try). Staff are friendly and knowledgable and the whole pub has a very welcoming feel. There's a small seating area out front but, like the rest of the pubs on Merton Road, it's not the quietest location. If only there was a garden out back I'd happily give 5 stars.

Quaint pub just out of Wimbledon, I ordered a platter to share and the others ordered fish and…read morechips. We believe our order got lost because our food never came out despite the constant flow of dishes being carried to tables, this was quiet surprising considering it wasn't overally busy (around 2pm). The staff were apologetic and gave us extra focaccia bread and a bowl of green olives. We did go on to order coffee and desserts which were brought out promptly in comparison. I got the coconut cheese(less) cheesecake, however there was no coconut flavour :( mainly the sweetness from the date base (think raw food dessert) and was small for price- £7 Overall not a totally bad experience, food was good, when it arrived :)

Um.....is there another way to say, "over-rated"?…read more Service - a nightmare. The woman who waited on our table looked at me square in the eyes and continued on her little walk to the kitchen. It took ages to order anything and then ages still to get the bill. Decor - a brightly lit pub. No more creativity than that. Food - I had the tagliatelle with Cod. A terrible combination. Also tried the pumpkin risotto which was boring. The creme brulee was served in weirdly huge ramekins. Some food writer is talking this place up. But why?

This was easily the best meal of our stay in London. Charming dining room, and we were thrilled to…read moresee some guest brought well behaved dogs to dine with them. This would undoubtedly be our regular restaurant if we lived nearby. We had oxtail croquettes and scotch eggs to start. The scotch eggs were perfectly cooked with a wonderful chutney and the croquettes were phenomenal, tender and rich. For our main meals we had the sirloin steak (cooked perfectly) with a delicious peppercorn sauce, the pork chop which was juicy and seasoned beautifully, smoked paprika risotto and a hamburger to rival the best. The meringue dessert with red fruit was gorgeous and perfectly balanced. Our compliments to the chef and especially our server Caroline. We could not have been happier with our meal. Thank you for the hospitality and memorable last night of our vacation.

Sorry, not feeling it…read more And that's nothing to do with my fear of strange hounds. I went to this gastropub after a few recommendations from those in the know, so I was a little unsure that just turning up on a Friday night without a reservation would be permissible. At the very least I expected one other person eating there. Nope. In hindsight, I'm not too surprised. It might have been my rain-induced soppy mood. Or it might have been the fact that the pub splits on entry into a restaurant on the right and a pub on the left, which I found a little odd. Or maybe it was the young parents and their screaming kids that acted as an unwanted soundtrack throughout the meal. But probably it was the fact that everything on the menu was twice as expensive as it should have been, simply for the fact that it was runner-up in an award for gastropubs last year. The staff weren't particularly friendly or knowledgeable (they didn't know how big the dishes were or what was in them). There was not a thing on the menu that was simple pub food. My risotto (the only thing a strict vegetarian could order) had the word truffle in its fancy title, meaning it cost nearly £14. And it was too runny. When I walked in I expected, given its rep, that they'd do simple, classic pub food extremely well for a decent price. What I was disappointed to discover was that while the food was alright, it felt like they'd decided to do too much and be too fancy as a result of accolades and thereby forgetting that they are, in fact, a pub. Not a Michelin starred eatery. Forty quid (with no alcohol) for two courses for two people later, we left for the last time.

Listen, every pub and its mother does a Sunday Lunch. Only a handful are any good though…read more The Harewood Arms is the standard bearer. Fact. Tucked away in a quaint Fulham side street, the Harewood Arms has long since had a reputation for culinary excellence. So much so I'm not sure you can really call it a pub any more, that would be cheating. It's also the only 'pub' to have a Michelin star. Here's why. The Sunday Lunch here is off the scale excellent. They have managed to take all the things that make a Sunday roast a Sunday roast - the ridiculous excess, the gratifying satiation, the full on madness of the spread - and add enough fitness to make something truly memorable. Opulence abounds. Peacock feathers for chandeliers, massive gilded mirrors, the smells and sounds only proper wood panelling can give you, high corniced ceilings, space in abundance, a few stuffed animals in the mix, a sweeping bar. Victorian exuberance in every corner. The welcome is warm. The table is intimate. The food is proper. A thick paper menu adorned with curly writing tells us we're not leaving good old Blighty today. Completely unnecessary starters are ordered. Venison Scotch Egg from the 'snack' section. Grilled Scallop from the starters list. The Scotched Egg is moist and meaty with a real crunch to the crust. It comes with a punchy chutney and it's a delight but, to warn you, it's not a snack. 'Hearty' would be the word except I'm sure the heart might complain at being overruled by the eyes and belly. Scallops is pretty as a picture, presented in the shell and adorned with cucumber, shish and seaweed. We had already ordered soda bread and whipped butter and already we were wondering if we should order a crane winch to get us out of the place. Two thick slabs of nutty soda bread with butter a lot lighter than the feathers surrounding us. The roast itself is presented on a large board which groans under the abundance of its contents. It's a sight. Huge Yorkshires are delved straight into and the surprise comes when you meet the beef ragu encased inside. Luxury and decadence in abundance. We ordered the Cote De Boeuf (about the only thing that deviates from the Britishness) and it comes sliced into large chunks so you get the burnished black crust and the velvet red inside. Broccoli makes a pretty bedding plant on the board. The all important roasties have the all important crust and fluff within. We picked away but not before making sure staff were happy to give us a doggy bag. Once that was confirmed we were able to relax somewhat. The idea that any of this would go to waste is enough to induce a panic attack. Given that this is a place to hunker down, the wine menu is great, offering plenty of interesting choice and something for most pockets. Prices are no more than you'd expect - which is to say, it's not cheap - a meal and an experience worth every penny. Booking months in advance is essential if you want Sunday Lunch. Wandering in after a good Sunday walk on the off chance will end in disappointment. This is not a pub. It's a celebration of the heights the great British Sunday Roast can reach.

Best dang Sunday roast dinner in a quaint and charming pub in a local neighborhood. Greeted warmly…read more Ewan's able to get seated as we arrived between lunch and dinner. Order a couple drinks and wine. Both were very tasty. The atmosphere would bring me back every weekend. The neighborhood charm with friendly folks and a sleeping pup next to us was thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing - then the Sunday roast for two came. This is when I wished for a larger stomach. Soooo delicious. Among the top meals I have ever had. The Harwood Arms is embedded in my memory for a return visit - this time I may need to make reservations!

The Jolly Gardeners is a great little gastro pub tucked neatly away in the heart of SW London. The…read morepub is a great little place for a casual drink, a cosy dinner or a celebratory drink. There is nothing pretentious about this pub at all. The interior is warm and hearty with the restaurant and beer garden wrapped in fairy lights, giving the pub a really genuine aura. The staff are friendly and helpful and I've found over the last few months that this is definitely *the* place to organise the odd birthday knees-up and casual get together. The food is absolutely faultless. The servings are as big as the pub's hearty warmth - and that's big. The specials menu is on constant rotation during the week and you can expect anything from a good old steak 'n' chips to Pollack served on a bed of curried rice. I don't have enough good words to say about The Jolly Gardeners. The casual atmosphere, food, friendly staff and big old vintage leather sofas culminate in its down-to-earth appeal and I highly recommend this pub if you ever happen to be passing along SW18's Garratt Lane.

The Jolly Gardeners is the local's local in Earlsfield. The tables appear to tip over slightly,…read moreleaning either to the left or the right, probably because of the combined weight of hundreds and thousands of pints over the years. Comfortable leather couches adorn the front section, and on occasion you'll find the service quite brisk. If you're from another country and you want to impress a local, The Jolly Gardener would be a good choice. They offer a range of British pub dishes and the usual selection of beers and spirits one gets accustomed to in London, in a small, intimate setting in an area that's really quite quiet given its Zone 3 location.

This is our local favorite. It's always heaving during the summer over the weekends. During the…read morewinter it's much less busier. The food is decent and the staff are super friendly to our dog. There's always dog treats available for our hungry dog. There's seating out front and out the back and there's two separate bars. There's nice seating near the water too and great for nice summer days.

I entered the Ship rather apprehensively given some of the other reviews here but left knowing I…read morecouldn't give it less than five stars. The food here is simply excellent. My friend and I came here on a Sunday and opted for two chicken roasts. The chicken was cooked well and accompanied by a huge Yorkshire pudding, gravy, roast potatoes and various sides, such as sweet potato puree. If I had one complaint about the roast it would be that the potatoes could have been slightly warmer, but 'tis a small blemish. No matter though, because the desserts took the experience up a couple of notches. I went for a fig and maple syrup bakewell tart with prune ice cream and my friend sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. One bite of each was all it took to seal this place's 5 star rating: warm, flavoursome and oozing quality. The sticky toffee pudding was particularly good, up there with the very best I've had. Elsewhere, there are plenty of other pluses. Though a Young's pub, it had a few other ales on draft, including the ever-dependable Samsbrook Wandle and new beer Pumphouse Pale Ale. The other food on offer looked very good too: tempting scotch eggs that sadly they'd sold out of when we took our seats; burgers in posh baps and string fries. The rest of the dessert menu was extraordinary, containing no less than five dessert wines, something I've never seen before on a pub menu. And perhaps most surprising of all, the food wasn't that expensive: about £13 for the roast chicken, £4 for the Samsbrooks and an admittedly fairly expensive but still worth it £7 for the desserts. Service was good and there's plenty of space inside. The only slight negative of the experience was that it took about 20 minutes to be seated. Really though, that's not bad compared to how long waits can be. And in this instance, it was easily worth it. As for the yuppies, it's true that there were a few here, but they were in the minority. I didn't find them particularly irksome - not like the masses of hipsters to be found out east. And indeed, arguably if it weren't for the spending power and preferences of this Fulham set, the food wouldn't be what it is, so heck, it could be said they're a force for good...

I found this pub by accident after a Yelp event, but am so glad I did stumble in! The pub is…read moresituated within the arches of a railway bridge. The interior keeps this theme with fun trinkets and old railway signage throughout the place. There was a good selection of beer and cider and the prices were really reasonable. Mostly I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere - it wasn't too busy being a Monday night but I got the feeling that even prime time weekends will be pleasant in comparison to other bars/pubs. Staff were really friendly and the food looked fantastic when it was being served to other tables. I am planning a trip back here and definitely bringing some friends who will love it!

Get a good craft ale and the amazingly delicious pork belly bites…read more Be annoyed about: The prices. Think central London. How busy it is. Not really their fault. Enjoy: The best beer selection in Earlsfield. Brewdog, By the Horns, Kona and many more. The menu. Again expensive, but delicious and changes daily. The bike racks. They're on the side of the building!! Vertical bikes! The railway memorabilia.

Loved visiting this pub as fans of Ted Lasso! Servers were so kind and attentive and service was…read moresuper efficient. Chips were fresh and soup of the day (butternut squash) was delicious.

Are you a Ted Lasso fan?!? Yes? YES!!! Well this is definitely a MUST DO in Richmond (after you've…read moredone the Original Ted Lasso Tour - another MUST DO!!!). This is hands down the coolest pub everrrrr!. Recommend making reservations online and requesting a ted lasso table! We scored big time and got THE ted lasso table! We had other guests coming over to take photos (so be ready for that if you're in the ted lasso booth!). Service was amazing here, we were a little earlier than our reservation but we were able to get it in! And imagine our surprise when nick led us over to the ted lasso booth (i was so surprised, i didnt even KNOW there was this themed ted lasso booth!!). Very cool to see the photos and kit front the show! Food was great, beer was awesome, ambiance was incredible. Definitely a must do in Richmond!

The Abeville is the best pub I may ever have been to…read more It has the perfect mix between gastro pub and lovely country old mans pub. As you walk in there's a standard local pub bar and TV to watch the game on. Then go through and you've got yourself a wonderfully cosy fire place and restaurant. I've only eaten a few times at the pub but can say extremely confidently that they have a great chef back there. The steak is just amazing and the Sunday roast is to die for! One of the best darned Sunday roasts I've ever had. Their truffle chips are inspired! The service is both friendly and so speedy! Customer service is top and the prices are reasonable. Long live the Abeville and may all pubs aim for their quality!

In a nation who's experienced and still experiencing a rapid death of its notable pub culture on a…read moredaily basis, The Abbeville stands one of those local places that has managed to successfully transform itself from lager-lout hangout to a fine gentrified gastro-eatery with decor and menu to match. My fav place in Clapham. Never disapoints, only gets better with time. They've definitely found their groove. Bravo Chef!

I was staying in the area looking for a local restaurant to eat dinner. Stumbled upon this…read moreestablishment and was pleasantly surprised. A vast selection of beers, ciders, wines, and spirits along with a decently sized food menu. Order at the bar or on your phone. For starters the Trio of Fries, which was quite tasty. Paired with the Old Mout Berries and Cherries cider on draft, this was great. I am a big fan of hard ciders and would come back just to have another one of these. My intended meal choice was the Steak sandwich. However, the sandwich options are only served before 7pm. So I opted for the Steak and Ale pie. Very yummy!! My dad loved it, and he's a tough critique. A light buttery crust with tender meat and a flavorful beef dripping gravy, came with mashed potatoes and peas. Overall a very pleasant experience.

Great neighborhood tavern. Went most ever day for a beer! Across the street from Chelsea! The…read moresteak and ale pie was awesome as well as the large serving of fish and chips.