Though owned by a chain it still has the old English pub vibe. That said the service was a bit underwhelming. You ordered at the bar and they brought the food to you. Also, the food wasn't as good as I hoped for. We tried the strip steak and the Fish & Chips. The steak really wasn't good but the fish was passable at best. If you go for the atmosphere you won't be disappointed. If you go for the food don't have high expectations and you'll be fine. read more

Great casual pub, stopped in for a beer and some snacks. The maple glazed pigs in a blanket were delicious. The crispy smashed potatoes were fine but nothing special. There was a good selection of beer plus a full bar, the wait staff was friendly and we didn't have to wait long for anything. read more

Fountains Abbey - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Warning Bring a deck of cards after an hour and still no food. Kitchen service is extremely slow! Most people waited over an hour for their food. I waited for frozen scampi!!!! read more

Fountains Abbey - Scampi, peas, and fried - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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. read more

Fountains Abbey - Level Head IPA - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Average selection of mostly American beer, food just ok. But the locals were vastly entertaining at this local pub. Ran into a group of drunk bookies who gave us both kisses on the lips when they left. This is what memories are made of read more

Not sure of the name or GPS, but Yelp found it. There are many names around the building & the menu does not say the name either. All the tables were in need of a busing. Unfortunately, lack of employees is a problem here as well. I helped as I could, but luggage was very heavy lugging around. Seat yourself first, even if the seats are dirty. Ask if anyone is still sitting there, then put something down to hold your seat as you go to the bar to order. That is the only way at the moment to order anything! And this is the usual at the majority of restaurants overseas, especially in the airport fyi. read more

Yikes! A couple unpleasant things witnessed here. Sanitation warning! The first issue was a pair of bugs that arrived on our table when the food arrived. I'm not an entomologist but they looked like some kind of small cockroach, or at least some other type of winged legged food-loving pest. Since I wasn't sure about the species of insect, I kept mum on that one in case it wasn't a big pest issue, as being a foreigner I couldn't be certain. The more disgusting thing that happened was later, and I haven't even told my family that I had experienced this. While my fam were visiting the loo, I watched the bar as our server was prepping strawberries for beverages by topping them an slicing them in half. She reached into the strawberry basket with her gloves hand, and proceeded to rub the strawberry all around her teeth, talking to another waitress about how she does this to whiten her teeth. She dropped the strawberry from her mouth, used the same gloved hand to pick that strawberry off the floor, and then used the same gloved hand to keep processing more strawberries! I didn't have the stomach to tell my daughter after she had munched on the strawberries that were in our pitcher of water. Absolutely disgusting! read more

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! read more

Fountains Abbey - Nachos for an 8 yr old - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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 read more

Fountains Abbey - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Visited on Sunday night...great service and atmosphere! Brooke and Kaitlin were outstanding (pouring beer, running food out, and keeping some local pick pocketers out of the pub...great job!! read more

Awful service. We asked the waitress to clear our table but they weren't there all the time. It takes like half an hour. The waitress also said that our food could be served only after 90 minutes. Can't believe that read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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.

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. read more

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Certainly a crowded little place if you want to catch a game, however it is exciting to see! My co workers and I came in for dinner and didn't realize a soccer/footy game was on. The place was packed and even the upstairs area didn't have much room left. It was really hard to get around and slow service due to the amount of people. The food is nothing to write home about. Very bland really. The fish and chips were nothing special. I am also sorry to say that the beer in the UK overall is not very good. We decided to give it a try and coming from Portland where we have some of the best breweries...it was a bit sad. Had a fun time though - at least I can say I have now been in a true English Pub! read more

This place might be ok for a pint while waiting for a train, but I wouldn't recommend having a meal here. First, the staff is...I think unfriendly is the best term. Not necessarily rude, but when we walked in nobody greeted us or made eye contact. We made a reservation (completely unnecessary as the place was not at all busy) but no one would acknowledge us so I just started talking to the person behind the bar to explain our situation. She sat us at a table and we ordered at the bar. The food was not terrible, but not very good. Had chicken roasts (it was Sunday) and the chicken was very overcooked. We've been to probably 15 pubs at this point on our trip and this was the worst hands down. Not even close. read more

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. read more

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Great pub and well priced. The steak pie was fantastic and the chicken mushroom pie was also quite good. Really good value *update* After trying a couple other nearby pubs I thought I'd reiterate how good the pies were here as well as the atmosphere for drink. Given it was my first London pub I maybe didn't give it enough credit. Turns out they are not all created equal. read more

The place itself has potential and I was just there for a football match. But a) staff is definitely not very nice at all (as opposed to many other places in London/UK), in particular the guy with checked green shirt today b) I had the (only) IPA they have and it tasted so much like not an IPA. Too bad. read more

Fountains Abbey - Left side of the bar - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

I had a Guinness and fish and chips. Very well done. I ended up changing tables and told one waitress, but that didn't get around to the other waitress who brought my plate, so she was a bit irked. I'd definitely go back. read more

Yes I'm American, no I'm not writing this about this one time I came here on vacation 10 years ago. It was only three. Plus I was there last night. Good little pub near Paddington station. Rounds were fair priced, selection was decent and even though it was crowded, we got a seat within 10 minutes, so no complaints. The fireplace was pretty cool looking, not sure if it ever gets lit, but it was definitely a big centerpiece. read more

Lovely environment. I enjoyed the fact that the upstairs offers a quieter environment. Food was delicious. My first time there I had the fish and chips, next time the roast chicken. Both meals were delicious. The desserts were tasty, not too sweet. I will definitely go again should I return to London. read more

Good selection of real ales. Traditional inside with plenty of comfy seats. Upstairs room with TV showing sport. Impressive fireplace feature in bar! read more

Fountains Abbey - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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I was staying at a hotel in the area while traveling and stumbled into the Abbey while looking for lunch. It's your standard pub, serving up standard pub grub. I had the cheeseburger with fries and it was pretty good. Nothing special, but definitely hit the spot at the time. There's nothing fancy about this place, though with all of the dark hardwood, tourists and those waiting for the train may feel as though it is one of the more "fancier" pubs in the area. The only problem -- and one which plaques visiting Americans like me -- is after the currency conversion, your $7.00 burger and fries becomes £15.00! read more

I loved staying in this neighborhood, and this became our local go-to pub. The staff went above and beyond making us feel welcome, as did the patrons. The menu was good (even veggie fish n chips!). Great selection of local lager that was all very good. Laid back atmosphere, and decent prices. Definitely recommend for unwinding after a day of sightseeing. read more

The atmosphere was nice. Very busy pub with extra seating upstairs. We tried the chocolate cake and the portion was huge! Drinks tend to be more expensive than other pubs in the area. There are tv screens to watch any games. The staff was nice. We asked for our table to be cleaned and he came back very quickly. read more

Fountains Abbey - Cake with custard - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This is a standard run of the mill high street pub. The fish and chips was good and I had the upstairs room pretty much to myself in a comfy arm chair to watch Ireland vs France, but nothing much else to note read more

Fountains Abbey - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This was one of the worst burger experiences I've ever had. The burger was way too expensive for what I've got, it was cold and way too dry. The cheese didn't even melt on the patty that was made from really bad ground beef. The table we sat on was really sticky and the service was rude. 1/10 wouldn't recommend anyone! read more

This is a terrible place to eat. The burgers are gross and not fresh. It's on par with a TGIF or something like that in the states. Basically one level above fast food in quality but 4x the cost. The staff also aren't the best but aren't bad either. I suppose if you're drunk the food tastes fine but otherwise stay away from the food. read more

Pretty decent pub and one of at least 3 million in Paddington that claim to have either housed or served Alexander Fleming or that he discovered penicillin thanks to mould spores floating out of their window. The food is good, big portions though a teeny bit pricey and they serve a selection of Young's and Wells ales and beers which vary throughout the year as well as the usual lagers, ciders and other drinks. The pub is fairly big - lots of seats and tables both in the main area and upstairs and they also have a separate dining area, probably more suited to families with younger children. You can eat outside if the weather is nice and it's only a short walk to Paddington tube or rail, or the bus stop. On the multiple occasions I've stopped off here, the staff have always been friendly and the food doesn't take too long to arrive, though long enough to let you know it hasn't just been in the microwave! Overall a lovely pub with a great atmosphere, good food and service. read more

Very cool place in Westminster London I only had about a day in London so I just took the heatrow express train to Westminster and walk around and was soaking the atmosphere around I probably will never come back to this spot but not because it's not awesome but because I'm on the other side of the world :) great beers great energy and tables out side of the sidewalk so you can chill in the sun when it's not raining. read more

Fountains Abbey - Another cool spot in London - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Overall a good bar with a nice atmosphere. I've eaten here for three days out of four when staying in London with my father. The food is amazing and the staff is happy and cheerful. Definitely a pub I will visit when I'm in London the next time. read more

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

Nice place. Friendly. Burgers are not good. Look pre made or frozen. Not fresh at all and was not asked how I would like it done which tells you that they are not freshly made. I should have tried something different. It's a bar not a place to eat. read more

Came here to eat with my family for lunch and had no complaints whatsoever. The ambiance is beautiful, enough space, and the vegan quinoa and bean salad would be worth a trip back read more

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

Pretty poor selection of beer, just the standard cask ales you can find on tap all around London. The clientele in here seems to be a cross-section of commuters, hospital workers, tourists and perhaps the odd local who really doesn't know what he (or she!) is doing. Not worth visiting this place. Walk over to the Victoria instead. read more

There isn't' as huge deal to say about this pub, but it is a good place to go if you find yourself having to kill time whilst waiting for a train from Paddington station, which is only a couple minutes away. I came for a drink and a quick bite with some friends as it was convenient and seemed a pretty decent place. We each had a plate of their standard pub food, fish and chips, sausage and mash. read more

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