This place... really bad. The food was old, the service was insulting and smug. They treat women customers like they are sub human. They treat single people like they don't want them taking up their space. Read the other reviews. It's awful and this place should not even be open. I'm most places this couldn't survive. There must be enough drunk people that aren't picky who keep this place going. The ambiance is noisy and aloof, no relaxation or calm. Just rudeness and pettiness. They charge extra for everything that is usually included. read more

Grumbles - An unhappy customer that tried to eat at Grumbles. But was turned away because he appeared to be single. - British Near Me - London, XGL

A day before Christmas eve and everything is closed. A few mins from our hotel, we see that this place is still open, so we walk in. Its a small and cozy place in the midst of the cold London air. We are welcomed and seated right away. There is not much space between the tables, but the environment is very intimate and seems family oriented. They have a simple one page menu (back and front) with daily specials. That night's daily special was freshly caught fish with mediterranean vegetables and lamb with quinoa. They had a separate menu for alcohol such as wine (maybe beer and spirit). The food was prepared in the basement of the restaurant (assuming that is where the kitchen is). We did not have to wait a while to receive our piping hot food (this was perfect given the weather). The food was so incredible, I did not mind burning my tongue with every bite. I knew the food quantity was just right, but my taste buds were begging for more. Grumbles was the perfect introduction to London hospitality and cuisine. Definitely recommend! read more

Grumbles - Freshly caught tilapia and Lamb with quinoa - British Near Me - London, XGL

Went here on a weekend night and luckily I made reservations as it was quite packed. This is a quaint little restaurant in London, with an old heritage. The place is small and historic, and the seating is a bit uncomfortable as the neighbouring tables almost lock you inside your seat for the duration of your meal. They are tight on space but that's not really surprising for London. I decided on the trout and got a salad as an appetizer. The food was prepared fast and fresh and you can definitely taste the quality of the food - a solid 3 stars. My trout tasted more like salmon, but it was still good nonetheless. However, I found this place to be extremely pricey. Not uncommon in Europe, but they charge an automatic 1-2 pound 'cover' for the table bread and olives...which is always a bit of a surprise when the bill comes. read more

Grumbles - Trout - British Near Me - London, XGL

We both really enjoyed our dinner here. It was our last sit-down meal in London before moving on to the next city. When we arrived, the dining room upstairs was warm and packed. The first employee we met said we could wait for a few minutes for a table near the door to clear out, or we could find a spot to eat downstairs, where it was less crowded. Down the stairs we went! The basement seating area is a lot cozier than the dining room upstairs, which was totally fine for us. It was quiet - only one other party was seated when we entered - and it was warm. They have a bar, and food is transported from the kitchen via dumbwaiter (something I find so charming about London restaurants!) For dinner, I went with the chicken breast (it came smothered in cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and asparagus), and my husband went with the Moroccan lamb tagine. We ordered a couple of pints to round out our meal. The food was very good. We didn't have to wait long for the dumbwaiter to ding, announcing the arrival of our meals. My plate didn't look like much - I mean really, you can't make a dish smothered in wine sauce and cheese look pretty - but the flavors were definitely there. The chicken was grilled separately, then topped with the mushrooms, white wine sauce, and asparagus, before the melted cheese was added. As a final touch, they torched the cheese to give it a bit more oompf, which absolutely added to the flavor profile. My husband was pleasantly surprised by the quality of his own meal. The lamb was served on a bed of couscous, with vegetables and a cool yogurt dip on the side. He managed to destroy the plate in record time, though at one point he did pull something that looked suspiciously like a human hair out of the plate. He managed to convince himself it wasn't a hair, though, and almost licked the plate clean. And because we weren't full enough, we decided to order dessert. Last night in London, have to make it special, right? They didn't have sticky toffee pudding on the menu, so we went with the lime cheesecake. It was tasty (and definitely the prettiest presentation of food that night). The lime was offset by a mango sauce, which helped balance the tartness. The only reason I've taken off a star is the fact that our waitress - who was responsible only for the downstairs area (all two parties) - wasn't very attentive. The party behind us kept having to call her over to ask for more water, more wine, status on their meals and to ask for the dessert menu. We weren't quite as vocal, but we did have to flag her down a few times throughout the night, as well. The last time I tried to get her attention, she was on her phone... Despite all that, the food was excellent and we left feeling full and fuzzy. Had it not been our last night in town, we definitely would have gone back for another meal. read more

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Make a reservation! This place is cozy and popular, but for good reason. The Grumbles Filet was so good we came back for a second night! Crusted with spicy mustard and brown sugar, each of our steaks were perfectly prepared. They also had this amazing fruit parfait dessert, which can only be described as "magical." We came across Grumbles after a long work day and no one was committing to picking a spot. I read the good reviews and saw that the prices were reasonable and that it was nearby our hotel by Pimlico. We are happy to have found it! read more

Grumbles - Heavenly dessert! - British Near Me - London, XGL

We ate dinner here today because it's right around the corner from our hotel and it has good ratings. We took advantage of their early dinner special (offered between 6-7 p.m.), of which there are two options; two courses for 12.95 pounds or three courses for 15.95 pounds (we chose the former). There are only three choices for each course (the third is desserts), and we both chose the fish soup & the vegetarian chili. The food was what I'd call French country cooking and it was very tasty. The portions were sufficient, but not real generous. The servers were very pleasant, the interior is very attractive, and it looked spotless. It's a small restaurant and there are a few tables outside. Also, note that a 12.95% service charge is added automatically. read more

Very inviting little place that oozes comfort food and warmth. After a warm welcome, I sat at a window table and was promptly served olives and bread - big doorstops of freshly baked loveliness. I ordered the avocado & prawn starter, fish pie and a glass of rose. The service was friendly and efficient and my enquiry about mussels in the pie handled quickly and courteously. The fish pie was light and devoid of all the cream and butter you might expect. The fish was the star with a solid supporting cast of smooth potato (complete with crispy top), dill and chives. The French guy at the next table was clearly relishing the escargot - quite the endorsement! For dessert I had the chocolate & brandy mousse. It looked huge, but miraculously it soon disappeared. I don't usually go for chocolate but this was worth making the exception. The bill came to £33 including a 12.5% service charge which is great value - anywhere, not just in London. A great experience made even more so as I was dining alone and hardly even noticed! read more

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Going downhill - I feel like they are sitting back on the basis of some recent good reviews. The pudding tonight wad DISGUSTING!!!! Bland, beige, boring, cold, stodgy, inedible - ewww, horrid experience to have it put in front of me and be EXPECTED to EAT it. I feel queezy at the very memory of it. And when I made a complaint the person was rude, defensive and downright unpleasant. Really sad because I know it can do better. read more

Been twice and will return. Food, service and wine are fantastic. I've enjoyed lamb twice. Their vegetables and sauces are yummy and nothing we've had disappointed. A Pimlico pleasure well worth exploring. read more

Grumbles - Grumbles Restaurant: Pimlico, London on Churton Street. Fabulous food, wines and great service, - British Near Me - London, XGL

Open late! Food is good and exactly what I wanted. Nice, local diner feel with a very very nice staff. I got fish and chips. Don't judge me, but isn't that the best kind of late night eat after a couple of pints? read more

Grumbles - British Near Me - London, XGL

Grumbles has a great vibe indeed, and a very authentic feel. However, the food is a major disappointment and it's very overpriced to boot for what you get. We ordered a Haloumi salad with Mediterranean vegetables and the red lentil soup which was one of the days specials. The salad was a good idea in principle, but instead of a traditional Mideastern salad, I got what amounted to olive oil soup with a few overcooked vegetables; it was absolutely drenched in oil and rather disgusting. It was also not fresh and was clearly sitting in a fridge for some time. The actual red lentil soup was nice but not out of the ordinary. The service was pretty good and again, it felt like a great place to have a drink or something. But I don't think I'd go back for the food. read more

Food and wine were delicious. Prices were great for the quality. The staff was pleasant, yet they seemed more attentive to other parties. We were going to order more but they didn't check back with us. I would go back again. Also, I would advise a reservation. Good luck, and happy eating! read more

We decided to try this restaurant while on vacation in London. Food and service was decent overall. We were staying nearby so this was a convenient restaurant to stop by. read more

We made a reservation, weeks before for a party of eleven, on our first night in London. When we arrived they tried to put us in a little cubby hole in the basement. We ended up having to separate half our party. Our server loves to roll her eyes...but eventually was kinda friendly. The food...isn't even worth mentioning. Just don't do it! read more

Splendid, smashing and totally scrummy. I would make fun of the name, but when it was the name of this place that made me and three others walk through the back roads of Pimlico to get to it, I can't really take many jibes at it. I mean, who WOULDN'T want to eat at a place named 'Grumbles'? Especially after this person snoops over its menu posted outside and peers into the dark and candle lit interior to see happy diners mooching at their delicious and reasonably priced meals at the tables. I loved everything about this place. From the quaint atmosphere to the quaint prices. From the big flavours to the big wine list. Sure, the menu wasn't wholly inspired by the isles. Yes, we ordered tuna and haloumi. But I can't think of a more quintessentially British dining experience. read more

Count on the British to take a fabulous restaurant: homey authentic decor, friendly staff, top-notch food, ridiculously fair pricing, splendid wine list, romantic cottage atmosphere, friendly staff... and downplay it with a name like Grumbles. I would say: "it was absolutely beautiful and splendid in every way." They would say -- "it wasn't bad." From fish pies to boozy puds, this place couldn't get more British if it tried. And I wouldn't change a thing. After a bottle of wine, two appetizers and four entrees later, we've yet to find something to grumble about... read more

Grumbles is a really nice, down to earth, home-away-from-home local eatery. Food is delicious, and definitely for me some inspirational mixes of herbs that left me wanting more. Staff is courteous and friendly and the small street off a main road is residential, so you can sit outside and not get bogged down by passing cars. Food selection was just right, both the heavy and the lighter stuff and the wine card was just as it should be. Matched the food in both pricing and taste. I almost don't want to recommend it, because that'll make it more difficult for me to get a table ;) read more

Apparently they don't like to serve singles. I went in after reading good reviews on Yelp and was turned away, saying they "had a large party in back and had no seats". Which was fine, but as I left I saw people walking in and getting seated. Btw there were open tables in the place. Sorry if my singleness offends you. My money spends just as good, which I took around the corner to a place that was happy to see me. read more

Classic British food with a modern twist.... Had a very good meal on our first night in London. Had to go with Bangers and Mash and was not disappointed. Huge portion and the gravy was thick and delicious. Nice wine selection. Also had a pate as a first course and a cheese plate for dessert. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meal. We were part of a large group, so we ate downstairs. A bit cramped, so try and eat upstairs, if you can. A fine place to experience good quality English fare. read more

Grumbles - Bangers and mash - British Near Me - London, XGL

I was here in July '13 via a suggestion in Rick Steves' London book...and as with all of his suggestions, Grumbles did not disappoint! Everything was wonderful- from the food to the service to the wine. Loved the quaint atmosphere and the overall experience. I'd highly recommend. read more

Solid three stars. The atmosphere is lovely - a surprisingly cosy, nice place to sit and enjoy a leisurely meal. And I do mean leisurely - no one took our order for 40 minutes! And it took us about 15-20 minutes to order tea/coffee after our dishes were cleared. The food was good, not great. Well, actually - some dishes were great and others were pretty bad. It seemed very hit or miss; my scallop appetiser was delicious but overpriced (£9 for 3 small scallops), but my salad was pretty bad: it was slathered in a very strong mustard dressing to the point that I couldn't taste anything else, with the exception of saltiness from the otherwise tasteless halloumi. My dessert (vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce and almonds) was served very prettily and was rich and yummy. It was just a shame that my main was so bad. Other comments from my table included: "Well, a fish pie is a fish pie, so it was fine." "My shrimp appetiser was amazing!" and "The creme brulee was alright." Basically, it's not a place I'd seek out.. but I also wouldn't be against giving it another try if I was in the area. Just a matter of hit or miss on the dishes. read more

It's really a three and a half stars. Traveling on business. Was looking for a homey place serving typical British fare. Grumbles is the place. Seating is limited but there is also a basement with additional tables. I went there on a Monday evening but the place was jam-packed. Looked around and impression was that the patrons were mostly local (or at least not from out of country). Good selection on the menu. I ordered Avocado with shrimps as appetizer which was okay. Fish pie was quite good. Generous portion and lots of flavours. read more

I absolutely adore this place. It is small and very intimate with a handful of booths and tables and definitely has a bit of a dark and romantic feel with a good bistro feel influenced by a French bistro. Everything was wonderful--a nice halloumi grilled cheese and vegetable starter, and a lovely duck breast main with divine sweet potatoes. Everything was delicious, the service was great, and where else can you have 2 starters, two great mains, a side and a bottle of wine for 70 quid? Atmosphere was great--just be weary of the table by the door on a cold eve. I can't wait to get back..... read more

I think I found The Good Life. A genuinely happy place: The staff seemed happy, the owner seemed happy, the visiting wine suppliers seemed happy; I was certainly happy. The food was excellent-- I mean tip-top, like you hope for in a posh place-- without all that stupid shit they stick on your plate to distract you. Apparently (and supposedly) everything they serve is great. I'd trust the staff with the wines-- they seem pretty in to them. The place has a downstairs with bigger tables. There's a picture on the wall of an old guy who ate there every day til he died and I get it. I suppose there's some sort of compliment in that I'm envying the dead. read more

Grumbles is one of the many restaurants in my neighborhood, and I have been a few times which is saying something, and each time I was not disappointed. The first time was with a girlfriend and we had a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from their great, yet affordable wine list. We had mains only, since the bread and olives presented upon arrival was a sufficient starter. the 95p charged to the bill to cover these was well worth it. I had the fish pie and she the filet. We were both thoroughly impressed. I will say I am an American transplant and this was my first experience with a fish pie and am officially now a fan. My friend ordered her filet with mash and cooked medium rare and she got just that. Which is nice considered how many places do not get medium rare right around here! On our most recent visit we did a pre-theatre dinner as we were actually going to the theatre. Upon arrival we were informed the chef was in traffic and running late and it might be a while, but when we indicated we were going to the theatre we were assured that we would be served in plenty of time and we were. Three delicious courses later we were on our way to a show at 7:05. I must say three courses for 13.50 each in of itself was a feat. To start I had the beet, green bean and goat cheese salad and my husband had the cream of tomato soup (see photos). Both were delicious. Next I had the fish cake with greens and he had the pork belly with mash. My fishcake was perfectly assembled with chives, mash and fish (though I would have preferred a bit more fish). The pork belly, wasn't exactly what we were expecting, but then we weren't exactly sure what pork belly was. I think my husband wished he had ordered the fish cake. But the topper of the night was the two apple pancakes, served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream and strawberries. It really made me glad I hadn't eaten that waffle on Oxford Street I was considering that afternoon. Because this was heaven on a plate, if you only come for one thing make it desert and a glass of wine. read more

Grumbles - creamed tomato soup - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Only a day after arriving to London and we already found Grumbles. I'd say in general this was a wonderful restaurant for its food and atmosphere. For starters my wife and I shared a prawns and avocado dish. The ingredients were pretty fresh and ample yet I couldn't get over how the sauce drenched everything and tasted exactly like McDonald's special fry sauce. My wife had the fish and chips which was excellent: crisp, not greasy and warm. I had the leek and onion creamy risotto which was excellent and even felt refreshing on this warm summer night. Lastly, my only cautionary tale is about the service. I concede this could be an American perception however the problem is that our server removed our uneaten bread, butter and olives between appetiser and entree courses without a word or question. I'd say that since we paid 95p for those thing that we're entitled to enjoy them fully. Next meal we'll have to watch everything on the table carefully. read more

Dear management of Grumbles restaurant, I would like to make a series complaint on the service that my friend and I received from the two female waitresses of your restaurant this evening. Both my friend and I live nearby. I had visited the restaurant once before, and the service from the waiter there was fantastic. We had a great time last time. However, this time the service is not just horrible. We ordered the Thai duck and a Burger, and we wait for quite a while until they were served. The food was fine, however, both of the waitresses seem to be very busy and didn't give us any attention at all. Therefore, we had to wave to them to get their attention. I never had to do it in any other fine restaurants. However, the two waitresses still didn't give enough attention, not to mention quality service. In the end, when we expressed our disappointment and dissatisfaction at their service, the blonde waitress didn't apologize at all and instead, she said:"In this country, you don't wave in the restaurant. It's rude." EXCUSE ME? We wouldn't need to wave if you had provided us a good service in the first place. This is ridiculous! We feel strong offended by her horrible attitude. When I requested to talk to the manager or the owner of the restaurant to give feedback, the blonde waitress said she's the boss. I was not sure whether this was the truth. Therefore, I am writing to you in the hope that the service could be improved in the future. It's truly a shame, given that the food was amazing and the ambiance was nice too. read more

Ate here as part of a group. We took of most of the tables in the basement. Restaurant is very cozy, in a good way. Had a three course meal: rabbit app, chicken pie entree, and cheese/biscuit dessert. Delicious! read more

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My wife and I ate dinner here on our first day in London and had a great time. The restaurant is very cozy and inviting, with nice seating in the restaurant and outside on the sidewalk. The food was delicious; everything from the first glass of wine to the last cup of coffee. We had the grilled goat cheese, scallops, sea bass and lamb targine; all fantastic. For dessert we had a special strudel with ice cream, which was a great finish to the evening. Portions were very fair for the price and the quality was outstanding; I highly recommend Grumbles. read more

We were looking for a place to eat in the Pimlico area. Our goddaughter's had been to Grumbles and gave it a two thumps up! We will agree it! We ordered the chicken salad and the fish and chips and were not disappointed! The setting is intimate. It was full when we got there but seating cleared as the evening went on. It's nice to just sit and enjoy a meal and leave when you're ready. Another nice feature I didn't want to forget to mention was the music. Playlist was a kind of Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin tribute. Very nice! read more

This place was nice, had good food, good service, and prices seem good for London (we spent £10-13 per person)

Grumbles is a reliably good traditional British restaurant in Pimlico. I've been here many a time with work colleagues and it has never disappointed. They do a good value set menu (2 courses for around £12 I believe), the food is decent and the service friendly and quick. The interior is farmhouse-meets-church: the front door is thick varnished wood, with a mixture of benches that could have come straight from the pews of a nearby chapel. Thick candles add to the effect (there's no incense mind! Or organ-playing) and on the walls are old black and white prints circa turn of the 20th century. The crowd tend to be predominantly older residents of Belgravia, with the occasional tourist and nearby office worker. Overall, a dependable spot to get lunch or dinner. read more

This restaurant is a little gem; they serve proper English food at such friendly prices its ridiculous. The staff is warm and friendly and the place is jut adorable. When you are in you feel like you are in a cottage, its perfect for this cold days, but during the summer they have a lovely terrace and the street where it is quite calm and jolly. They usually have lunch specials and brunch specials as well. I always see them written on the black boards outside the restaurant. A great deal for great food. read more

Grumbles - British Near Me - London, XGL

Super great tasty food. Quite a complex menu for the size of the place, small and cozy. Nice service too. Plates were fairly priced and portions were perfect sized. We're out-of-towners staying with a friend nearby, came here with the wife who is American and shocked to see that nearly every customer in there was American too. Bizarre. read more

This was trainwreck of a dining experience: I'm actually food-depressed after eating here. Going in, the atmosphere looks a bit claustrophobic but the decor was standard enough. I was given bread and olives and noted the lack of flair in the free snacks. The menu looks like it has some promise...I opted for the green and white asparagus w/ quail egg and truffle aioli. BIG MISTAKE. I'd have to say this is probably one of the worst, most ill-conceived plates I've had in most of my life. There was no synergy, no quality, and one out of three of the quail eggs was runny. It was as if I was in a nightmare where someone who had never cooked before decided to feed me. Yes, it was that bad..and also 7 quid. The aioli was a viscous, tasteless mess. Then I was "treated" to a fishpie topped with whipped potatoes. While not as hellish as the aforementioned "Nightmare on Churton Street" it did little to assuage the tragedy on my tongue after the first course. Whatever fish was inside was no doubt of little quality, the gravy around it was flavorless, and the potatoes on top were created in such a way that appeared to be anathema to the art of cooking. This was bland on a new level. All this for the palty sum of 22 pounds (after "optional service" which felt odd, because I definitely didn't receive any..) "Eek! Methinks not" indeed. read more

Great place! Small but homey feel. Food is the best we've had so far in London. Get the Rose with your meal. Well definitely stop by again before we leave the country. read more

Really great food. We sat outside so I can't comment on the ambiance but it looked nice. Had the fresh mozzarella and tomato salad as a starter. Fillet of sea bass over Mediterranean veggies as main. Nice half bottle of Chianti. Penny had the same. Super service and the food was excellent. read more

After a very long day of navigating the London Underground, Portobello Rd, more underground (how dare they close the line we need on the day we're here?!), a nice quiet dinner was very much needed. Enter Yelp. The very first restaurant I looked at was Grumbles. A short walk from our hotel, check. Review/, positive. ££ = "moderate price", and so off we go. It really IS a 5 minute walk! At 7:30 PM we were fortunate to get the last 2 topper table although I'm assuming there's a back room because people went in and never came back out. I was still not quite ready for dinner, so I ordered the soup of the day, cream of broccoli and an appetizer, which was 3 large scallops on a bed of butternut squash and a top of pancetta. My husband ordered the rocket (arugula to us Americans) and Parmesan salad, and a lamb taggine dish. Everything came out piping hot, well prepared and delicious. We shared a crumble for dessert, raspberry and apple with a topping and then we poured cream over. Again, piping hot and positively delectable. After an insanely busy day eating crowds, figuring out the London Underground, and walking our poor legs into mere sticks, this quiet, well modulated dinner was just what we needed. In closing, we should have asked the reason this restaurant is named Grumbles. It should be "Compliments" because I'm sure that's what everyone does who eats here! read more

I showed up a little after 10:00pm, I had not expected to go here however they were open and I was hungry! I had the Liver, Bacon and Onions, it was excellent. A side of mashed potatoes accompanied it. My mom used to make Liver and Onions, so I had some expectations, they exceed them. For dessert I ad a Sticky Date pudding with Custard and Butterscotch sauce. It was great, I've never had anything quite like it. The place was nice, there's a downstairs however I didn't see it. Some art on the walls, including a man that looks like he's "grumbling", it made me smile. I would recommend a stop in here, they're open a little later that the average place around which is a plus, but just on food alone it's worth a stop. read more

We kinda stumbled across this place rather late on this Sunday evening... What a fabulous surprise! The food was top-notch and priced so reasonably. Same goes for the wine list. The staff was pleasant, accommodating and eager-to-please... #fishpie read more