Loved our meals! Cozy vibe, mostly locals, service was good. Hubby had bourbon and king prawns Devonian linguini. I had the "small" duck and watermelon salad and it was a perfect sized dinner for me with a vodka soda. Laura was helpful and never too far away. We had the apple rhubarb crumble for dessert (they make their own ice cream) and a side of warm custard. Great way to end a meal. #ProTip: we went to the Queen's Arms tavern the next day and they had the EXACT same menu. The bartender explained there is a company that owns many of the pubs so they all have the same menu. That's a bit disappointing as we like variety, so now I check the menu at all the pubs before we go. read more

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Really great pies and cider. A must try! Camila is fantastic and efficient. Great location and great atmosphere!

This is somw of the best pub food I have had. They have an a very good selection of drinks with a traditional London pub ambiance, but they have some the best food I've had in London. They also have very good and friendly service. If there was triple D In London this would be the first place he would go. Overall very good. read more

Delicious, delightful and drinks. Annalisa was great. Fun time to visit and hang out.

Great food and service, and lots of happy people in the restaurant. We got the cod with beans and chorizo, the fish and chips, and beers and wine - all excellent, as was the service. The table next to us was raving over the chicken and ham hock pie. As we're only in London for a few days, then back to the States, we won't be able to return to this lovely pub until next year's visit. If we lived here I would go back for the cod and bean dish often, but since I can't, might the owner be willing to DM me here with the ingredients (don't need amounts) for the delicious beans/chorizo/sauce accompaniment? I would be eternally grateful. read more

Market Tavern - Cod with beans and chorizo - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Wonderful vibe at this neighborhood pub. Service was too notch and they had great pies and fish and chips. Nice beer selection too. Would definitely go back. read more

Great atmosphere, great drinks, even better people!! Prefect spot to grab a pint and enjoy company!

I can't comment on the beer/drinks because I was there for lunch and can't mix drinking with productivity. It's one or the other and today I chose the former. But I can say that on Sundays they offer several classic roasts (beef, chicken, pork and veggie/nut something), plus a full menu of other stuff (burgers, fish & chips, etc). Loved my roast beef platter, which featured 3 giant slabs of meat, a nice gravy and a good-sized Yorkshire pudding. It also came with roasted potatoes, carrots, veg and greens... but these were pretty basic. It was the mains that did the trick. The place was humming for a Sunday lunch and the staff were nice and friendly, though could have been slightly more attentive throughout the meal (by the time I was asked for a refill, I was done eating). There didn't seem to be any TVs - everyone was engaged in conversation. I'm guessing it would be a nice pub at night, based on the vibe. I do know it's a nice place for lunch during the day. Is it the best place for Sunday Roast? Heck, I'm going to need a few hundred more Sundays in order to make that call. read more

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We booked food and drinks with online reservations for 6: ​30 pm. When we showed up they said they don't take reservations after 5 pm. Get your act together!! It was so noisy in there I didn't want to stay anyway. read more

This is a fairly average pub in an area just a bit off of Piccadilly. The usual range of beers. The usual difficulty in getting a beer when the place is busy. If you a in the neighborhood, it's a nice place to grab a pint. However, there isn't much to distinguish it from many others. read more

Market Tavern is a fun place to go grab a drink. They have a good beer and cider selection and plenty more on the menu. In the evenings it's quite crowded, with people often sitting and standing outside. Upstairs, there's a wine bar/lounge called the Chesterfield Room, which I've only been in once for lunch. While the pub is, well, pretty traditionally dark and pub-like, the Chesterfield Room is decorated in red, orange and burgundy, with lots of velvet, wallpaper and chandeliers. The lunch I had there (same menu as the pub) was pretty standard--I got a hummus and grilled vegetable sandwich, though the waiter did bring me the wrong meal before swapping it out for what I'd ordered. The service is a bit spotty (I was also subjected to an excruciatingly long fight between two of the service staff), but it's generally a fun place to hang out -- more so in the evening, though. And with friends. read more

Market Tavern - staircase to chesterfield room - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Loved the service and the recommended pork chop I had for dinner a couple days ago! Absolutely the best meal I had after a full week in London! Can't wait to visit again soon! read more

Just what we were looking for. Great pub food (we had the meat pie with chips and shrimp & chorizo on toast), and large beer selection. The fish and chips looked great-large portions. Our entree came with fries which were thick and crunchy. Everything came out hot with a great flavor. They offered beer recommendations and tastes till we landed on one from the apx 20 taps. It was a monday night and apparently they'd run out of a few over the weekend, but still 10+ available on tap and hand pumped, both American level of cold and British cool. For visitors from out of country...The place was fairly crowded (mostly locals). Grab an open table and they'll bring menus. They take credit cards and add a service charge automatically. Ask for the bill and they'll bring the credit card processor to your table. Or pay at the cash register at the bar when ready to leave. read more

Very popular place in Shepherds Market, and totally with it. Get the nut roast here on Sundays, it is the best! read more

Market Tavern - Get the roast!! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Awesome pub. Where to start. The food was excellent (the chicken & ham hock pie was excellent), but what really stands out is the people working there. Both gentlemen spent time chatting with us, discussing drinks (offering a range of beer samples). I'm always amazed at how much English pubs have climbed in the past decade. This is one of the really great finds. read more

I wish this place were across the street from our flat! This is the kind of place I could really become a regular at if it were closer to where we lived. It's quiet enough to take the edge off after a day of work without being boring, and lively enough to be exciting and uplifting without driving you crazy. Very cosy interior and welcoming bar staff, great beers on tap, with a nice selection of ales and continental beers, and the bar snacks we tried were decent. With no TV's, this was a great place for us to meet up with some friends and catch up on a Sunday evening. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for something in the area! read more

Stopped in on a pub crawl and ended up staying here for hours. A little pricy as pubs go but considering the location it wasn't anything awful. The place was a cut above the plethora of nicholsons pubs nearby and serves a wide variety of beers and cider. The good looked good but we didn't eat any. Would definitively return to this place if in the area. On a side note we met an old man outside who lived in the area. He was really interested in talking to us. Told us trust funds kept him a local in Mayfair. What a day. read more

The beer called Northern Star that I had here was so darn delicious that the rest of the pub experience seemed incidental. Especially as I drank it outside, in what is a surprisingly nice part of London. Downside? Very busy pub. read more

This is a really fun pub tucked away in a little winding street. I realize that in London pubs are a dime a dozen, but this one is worth a visit. The cider is good and the people are friendly. The food is also quite tasty for being pub fare. I'll definitely be back. On a side note there is also a Mexican/Polish restaurant next door that I would love to try out, the combo seems interesting. Possibly a pre visit before settling into Market Tavern read more

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You won't find me peddling preppie talk with the Mayfair mafia all that much, but on this fair Wednesday evening I found myself attending a close friend's birthday bash and what a pleasant evening it was. Stencilling on the faux period wallpaper and fluffy seating replete with avant garde cushions, damn we could be in Shoreditch if the (non-existent bassline) was 'thumpier' and the riff raff at the next table were not rah-rah toffs! Not a bad shared edible platter, and a quaint area away from the tourist baggage mayhem of Piccadilly. read more

Market Tavern - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

hmmm, not quite sure how I feel on this one. It's a basic pub if you ask me. Ales on tap DO look good, there's also a nice area to the rear left firnished in blue velvet that is like a small private booth. On the sunny day I went there, most punters were trying to squeeze themselves into any square inch of the pavement ouside. Decor for the most part is really standard. Likes: on the toilet doors a life-size pic of Venue de Milo for the girls and statue of David for the boys. Food looked yummy - but I didn't eat anything. Dislikes: toilet is so small you get to know any queuing women intimately as you wedge past them, the hand dryer and the sink. Can be very loud in there, especially if you're standing on the raised section as we were - yelling across the circle like half-drunk morons ( we weren't, honest!!! ) read more

Had to add this review because some how found that 'Ye Grapes' is currently listed as the number one pub in Mayfair. It's not even the number one pub in Shepherd Market. This is. It used to be an O'Neills but has relatively been transformed into its current guise, an effortlessly trendy gastro bar with interesting decor and a good range of drinks. Good place to take a date or a group of friends. They have a quiz in the upstairs room on a Tuesday I think which would be worth a look. I haven't eaten there but the menu and what food I've seen delivered to tables both look great. I suppose on the downside, if I really look for one, it's not cheap. If you're the type of person who winces at trendy bar prices for a pint - then try the Shepherd Tavern just up the road (the second best bar in Shepherd Market) read more

Such a cozy, delightful tavern! Lovely atmosphere, not too crowded (although I did go on a Monday evening around 630pm). Ordered the seared tuna which was delicious and perfectly done. I love the casual vibes of this place. read more

Market Tavern - Seared tuna entree - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Tucked amongst the chic boutiques and intimate cafés of Shepherd Market, The Market Tavern is a city pub where every drink is poured with a generous serving of quirky personality. The Pub is know for the best Sunday roast in Mayfair. It's tucked away on a windy street, but don't let that deter you from walking in. T.W.O. ordered the Seam Bream and the Rib Eye steak. Both were fabulous....the Seam Brim being our favorite of the two. WE loved it so much, we put it up on our blog..... twinswithoriginality.com read more

Market Tavern - Seam Bream and Rib Eye - Amazing! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Came to this pub as my friend had been sent a 50% off food voucher. The place was packed with after work drinkers but there was a buzzing atmosphere. The restaurant is upstairs separate from the drinking area. Within half an hour of arriving the restaurant was full so I'd recommend making a booking. For food I had the scotch egg as it was recommended and it was really good! For main I had the sausages and mash with red wine gravy - excellent dish, high quality sausages and nice gravy. Unfortunately we were too full to try any desserts! Even without the 50% off voucher the prices are reasonable and I'd definitely return. read more

Great food for a reasonable price, really good for work lunches. Friendly and accommodating staff. The only possible negative are the hoards of suited finance office workers that flood the place from 4pm, being generally obnoxious. However if you avoid that time on a weekday, you're set. read more

They had one of the better beer selections I found during my brief stay in London. Certainly not to the quality and breadth of what I'm used to but then again I'm from Seattle where I have a dozen craft brewers just in my neighborhood. Beyond the drinks, the food was great. I had the salmon cakes which were fantastic. Finally, the place was cosy and the staff were friendly. It's also not a mega chain, which was surprisingly hard to avoid. read more

Lovely pub with friendly staff. Nice selection o draft beers, plus they have a very nice chicken tikka dish on the menu.

Always crowded, but not so much that you can't order at the bar. They have a nice selection of beer on tap that seems to change every now and then. And the staff is always friendly. read more

Finally - a pub not owned by a massive chain company! Nice decor inside and upstairs dining room with decent food and a good wine list. I've eaten here a few times. The service can be really slow but for a London pub, the food is good. They do a vegetarian version of the Sunday roast, which I appreciate. read more

Best Pub I went to in London, the service was slow sometimes but the salted caramel tart is to-die for and the burgers were delicious. The lunch time sandwiches are also spectacular!! I would get the mozzarella and tomato one everyday if I could! read more

Staff is absolutely horrible. Our dog was attacked by another dog when entering the premises. We actually had a waitress mention how the other dog was a regular... insinuating that it was our dogs fault. The manager came out and reassured us that we should still come in as they had the other dogs' owners leave and that our table would be ready, as well as he would "take care of us" after all the trauma. Lo and behold he disappeared... as did our table for lunch, the rude waitress was still around. Why we stayed was our own fault as this place was extremely disgraceful. The staff here is extremely up their own you know what.. and with so many better options around, it's honestly just not worth it. read more

Nice pub. Good selection of beers, and the interior and the lighting are just right to welcome you in for an evening of civilised drinking. We couldn't find any space inside as it was so busy and had to stand outside on the pavement, no problem though as that's a pretty good thing to do in this part of London. read more

Blinding little spot in Mayfair. Clean, smart, friendly, good menu and plenty of hooch. Pro-vaping too. The crowd is generally the well-heeled local chaps - clearly very minted. That said, not overly pretentious and a great spot of a couple of beers. read more

Great food and service. Wife and mother-in-law had fish and chips. I had the baked brie. We all had ample beer and it was fascinating to sit and watch folks walk by and come in from the Brexit protests. Cool place for people watching, eating and drinking! read more

I was underwhelmed for how packed this place was. This is a pub not a restaurant. The place is not very big and there were people drinking outside until almost 9pm. That being said. The food was just so-so. Several of the draft beers I wanted they were out of. Add to that, it was fairly pricey for a pub. You can find better pubs but maybe not in the Mayfair area. read more

We ate lunch at this bar during our stay in Mayfair. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant decor and food were satisfactory for the price, but nothing exceptional or out of the ordinary when compared to other bars in the area. read more

Horribly unfriendly service by bartenders who made it painfully clear they had little interest on serving our group of Americans with any friendliness. Go to Ye Grapes instead if in the area. read more

I ate here a couple of times a week during an extended stay in London. The food was great, reasonably priced and the beer selection was fabulous. While others have complained service was slow, I found it to be enjoyable not to be rushed. I always ate upstairs. Never had any issues with the staff. Excellent food, excellent beer selection. Crowded at night. Had live music one night, with the staff performing. read more

this is a regular venue for our mid week early doors sessions, always a good buzz downstairs and decadent decor in the upstairs bar. has been the starting point for many a good evening. good range of reasonably priced decent wines. can't vouch for the beer but the lads seem to down enough of it. food is pretty average, but inoffensive and staff are polite and helpful. read more