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    Fountains Abbey

    3.1 (47 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Level Head IPA
    Jeremy S.

    The pub looked great not to fancy not to casual, it be a great place to take a date, the beer was fantastic service was good, only complain is the fish and chips too about 45 minutes but they told me in advance and the fish was delicious nice and soft the chips where a bit on the crispy side.

    Nachos for an 8 yr old
    Holly W.

    Would I have liked to found a better place to go to while on vacation? Yes! But my Cousin had just flown in and was tired! This place was down the street from our apartment, open and we were able to be seated immediately so that's how we found ourselves at Fountains Abbey! How does one order here? Head to the bar and place your food and drink order. As I am not a beer fan, it was hard to find a fruity alcoholic beverage here so water it was (I was actually really looking forward to a drink that day as it was a long one and heck- we were on vacation!) It was dark and a little dingy here. Kinda felt odd we had our daughter in this place as it seams like it really is a place for guys to drink and watch a game but they serve food! I had fish and chips. It was ok. Nothing to rave about. I still don't really understand serving peas with fish and chips but hey- when in Rome do as the Romans do! (And honestly my daughter hadn't had a vegetable in days so I made her eat some!) My daughter had the nachos. It was really more like a bootleg nacho cheese Dorito here as opposed to in America its a corn tortilla chip. She liked it but real Doritos would have been better! (In the picture you will see all topping are on the side- we ordered it that way as she is 8.) If you are on holiday and want good food- keep walking by Fountains Abbey. But want a drink and watch a game- go right on in!

    Bob U.

    I don't understand the negative reviews. I've been here a few times, for beer and food and never had a bad experience. I usually stay in a hotel very close to here so it's super convenient. they have a Waygu burger that comes with cooked prosciutto and cheese that is really good. friday nights there's live music too always worth a stop on my frequent trips to London

    David S.

    Apparently a famous botanist used to drink here, but then again this is London which basically means it is almost impossible to go into a pub that a famous person hasn't had a drink at (or at least one that is pretty old). This one was just around the corner from my hotel, though as it turns out, there were at least three other pubs in a short walking distance as well (though I didn't go to far afield). It was okay, though like a lot of the other chain pubs in London, nothing really spectactular. It was also pretty crowded, no doubt due to it being the local watering hole for the workers at the hospital across the road. In the end I only ended up coming here once, namely because there were better pubs elsewhere.

    Steak & Ale Pie
    Crystal G.

    After seeing the reviews, I was hesitant on ordering anything so I ended up eating off of everyone's plates and everything was really good! I tried my brothers steak & ale pie which was good, my mom really liked her beet pie, and my niece shared her chicken which was also good! We are all foodies and eat good food, so it's not like we just like everything. This place should have at least 4 stars.

    I asked for an extra small onion and Meth the manager sarcastically brings me 3 large ones.
    Juan G.

    The woman manager, I think her name was Meth, had a bad and condescending attitude. The rest of the staff was great. I order the fish n chips. The picture on the menu has two small pickled onions (I really like pickled onions!!) and when Meth the manager served me my plate I saw only one onion. So I asked her and she condescending replied "we serve them by weight not qty. But if you really want one more I'll bring it." I said ok please bring me one more. 5 minutes later she bring 3 huge pickled onion without saying a word. After consuming 1 fish n chips, 1 Guinness, and 5 Stellas I received my bill. They added 2 more fish n chips and 1 Porter!! Meth the manager comes back to dispute my clam of the discrepancy. After 5 minutes she said "I'll just take those items off" and walks away. 10 minutes later nobody had come to give the revised bill. So I ask the bar tender and she didn't know anything because Meth the manager was nowhere to be found! So I explained the issue to the Asst Manger and she took care of it on the spot. WOW!! All other staff was great. Beers are served well and the fish n chips are good. No need to return.

    Thomas M.

    Fountains' Abbey was once a fine pub in Paddington. They even had the much-liked Hoegaarden whitbeer on tap (at a price, sure). Now, it's one of countless Greene King pubs in London, and of many in the area (there are two more just around the corner). And they serve Abbot Ale, as they all do. I don't mind drinking Abbot Ale every once in a while, it's a solid best bitter. But I enjoy VARIETY! And that's mostly gone now. There are a few hand-pumped guest ales - and guest ciders when I was visiting. But it is not the place anymore - although the service is very friendly, and nothing about the décor has changed in years and years. Pub-wise, London is getting more boring and predictable by the minute. It's all Greedy King now.

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    Great environment, and the food was delicious. My wife had three fish and and chips and I enjoyed a breaded chicken sandwich.

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    Average English pub near Paddington station. I had 2 glass of beer and they were good.

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    Beer was warm, food was cold, burger tasted like a frozen patty. An utterly horrible experience.

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    A bit hit and miss with atmosphere. Sometimes busy, sometimes dead - either way, a nice place to drink. Friendly staff (most of the time).

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    Devonshire Arms - Exterior building

    Devonshire Arms

    4.0(25 reviews)
    1.7 miSoho
    ££

    Such a cute, old fashioned place. Really really loved this location- only went for pints and little…read moresnacks but area is gorgeous as well pub is very cute. Overall really enjoyable experience. Was rather packed and service is quick but able to snag seat. Recommend

    Flew in on a Sunday and arrived at my hotel around noon. Immediately went to the concierge to see…read moreif he could secure me a spot since I had zero luck trying to get a reservation on line for two weeks prior. Remarkable, he scored and I literally walked around the corner and saw the long line to get into the pub first. I was seated immediately, however, and proceeded to enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast. Room was very pleasant (there are so many I got lost returning to my table from a bio brake. Roast was very good ( but no Lawry's) and the sides excellent. Could not decide if my favorite was the roast potatoes (crispy outside soft inside) or the glazed carrots. Yorkshire pudding was good but again, I am to used to the Lawry's and this is a different style. Peas were, well, peas, but very fresh. The sticky toffee cake was excellent and the Guinness fresh, creamy and a proper pour. Good thing because the selection of winners by the glass and half bottles of wine were both a little thin. Overall wine list was good but I was alone and not up for drinking a full bottle by myself. Overall, very enjoyable and to judge by the crowd and difficulty in getting a reservation, one of the more popular in town.

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    Devonshire Arms - Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

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    Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

    Lamb & Flag - Steak and ale pie

    Lamb & Flag

    4.2(194 reviews)
    2.1 miCovent Garden
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    Stopped by The Lamb & Flag while walking around Covent Garden and immediately understood why people…read morelove this place. The history alone makes it worth visiting, and the location is perfect if you're exploring the area. It feels very classic London in the best way. We stopped in for a pint and honestly... the whole after-work beer culture over there is something I really need to bring back with me to the States. The beer was great, the atmosphere was lively without feeling overwhelming, and it just felt like one of those places where people naturally gather and stay awhile. Definitely worth stopping into if you're in the area.

    Historic London pub that I visited for lunch, at opening time. The bar actually opens before food…read moreis served so I grabbed a drink. Reservations recommended. Two story space - the ground floor feature the bar and handles walk in lunch; the upstairs is a dining room for those with reservations. Fun fact, as part of the history, the pub used to be the host of bare knuckle fights and had regulars like Charles Dickens. Wildfarmed sourdough - served with whipped salted butter and Guinness butter. Well toasted bread and the butters with salt were well made. Fuller's London Pride marinated steak and ale pie - served with seasonal veggies and red wine gravy, as well as either mash potatoes or triple cooked chips. If there is one dish London does really well, it's their pies. It was beautifully made and loaded with steak. The red wine gravy was decadent and added a perfect amount of moisture to the pie. Triple cooked chips were perfectly crispy but fluffy on the inside. Corn fed chicken breast - served with garlic and sage butter, mash potato, cavolo nero, and crispy onions. Only took a bite of this as it was my partner's dish but the bite of chicken I had was very juicy and well seasoned.

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    Lamb & Flag - This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

    This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

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