Such good British food! The chicken and leek pie was fresh and hot with a great deal of chicken…read more The veggies on the side were perfect to mix in the sauce. The mash was perfect covered in gravy and a little salt and pepper. The bangers and mash were divine! I can't get over how good the sausages here are. The peas were big and good in the saucy mashed potatoes. The charcuterie was good but I would skip it next time, not enough crackers for my liking. The spotted dick was hot and fresh. My husband said it wasn't sweet enough but I thought it was perfect. Sweetened by the raisins and the warm custard on top. It wasn't very touristy on a Friday night at all. We enjoyed sitting on the back patio overlooking the River. It was a bit cold for a July evening with the breeze and water, so bring a sweater. I would love to come back and try more delicious dishes.

Town of Ramsgate was the best part of my (very good) visit to England. I ducked inside to take a…read moreshort break from the rain and found myself surrounded by good food, wine and company for the next few hours. Great way to spend a Friday afternoon, rainy or otherwise. Excellent service too!

The Queen's Larder is a classic London pub. It's relatively small but has a cozy atmosphere…read more We came looking for dinner and discovered that they only serve "pub food" from noon until 3p. After 3p, this pub is for drinking only. From what I could discern, the pub caters primarily to locals, I.e. I didn't see many tourists. So - if you want food, come before 3p BUT if you're looking for a great pub for drinks, this would be a great option.

I will die before I let someone bl*w up this pub. Oh the memories. The bartenders here are…read moreefficient, calm, and temperate. A couple ciders on tap and then all your other beers and stuff. Don't know much about that but people I know who drink beer go there and are happy with their options. Haven't spent much time inside, mostly like the tables lining the outside of the building. Somehow there's always a half open table you can weasel your whole group into or an open table, no weaseling necessary. But at the same time it's always busy because PEOPLE LOVE IT HERE. BECAUSE ITS GREAT. The bathroom has a nice little sign in it that's a poem and then at the end there's a surprise. Like the st Ives riddle if you're familiar. Go here!

- excellent local pub - fun staff who are kind, social, and…read moreprovide great suggestions - plenty of seating - plenty of options for beer - staff were quick to clean and handle the bar - bathroom downstairs for men smells terrible, but it's a pub! - great local experience in a highly dense area Would definitely go again.

A hidden gym in Soho. Great ambience, service, and selection of beers. We have been going there…read moresince the 1990s and it never disappoints.

Cute local pub that's dog friendly inside which I loved…read more The food wasn't my favorite, but the atmosphere and friendly staff made up for it. Worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood

Just what we needed after a long travel day from Italy! Great beer, amazing fish and chips and…read moreprawns, and a lively fun crowd!

Stopped in once we got to Kingston for the first time to grab a bite to eat with our son. The…read moreservice was friendly, the drinks were great and the food took a bit long, BUT we were warned it would take 30-40 min. We grabbed a couple bags of crisps to hold us over and watched the football match. The gentleman serving food was very personable and pleasant. The food was great - the wings were crispy, the burger and onion rings were excellent and the nachos got the job done. I really don't have any complaints. It's a cool, historic pub.

This is where my lady has her first beer when she finally came of age and has fond memories of this…read moreplace. She gently insisted that we visit this spot and knowing her story, I didn't object in any form. In fact, I visited with much excitement and was thrilled with all the concocted liquids made available at such a decent price. Walking in, you could tell who were the regulars and who made this place their home. I wanted to be one of them who fell in love with this place and never wanted to let go of it ever again. However, it truly failed to impress. I expected something out of this place. I don't think my expectations were high but I nearly blurted out my disappointment in full to the lady who had sweetly brought me here to share in her memories. But before I did, I could see in her face that she was somewhat off like she had been served something to her dislike. Oh wait...she really didn't like it either. Something and somewhere since she lived here eons ago had changed...and obviously not for the better. It was the food. It was *only* the food that was lack-luster and a tell-tale sign that someone in the kitchen had either lost their passion OR was at complete disregard for the quality of food being served. Our mainstays were bland that neither of us finished them. It was sad. Had this been born out of a bad day or was it truly a case of "I-don't-give-a-#$%"? 4-stars for the brew. 4-stars for the service. 1-star for the food. You do the math.

I really enjoyed this place. I came here after reading about its history and how long it's been…read morearound. Inside it's well decorated and not filled with a lot of tourists which I liked. The beers were cold and the bartenders were nice.

If you are visiting London (or even a local) and want to experience a historic bar/pub, then you…read morehave to visit Cross Keys. This place has stood the test of time and was even the location of the great beer flood of the early 1800's (basically a brewery up the hill had a horrible accident where all their beer flooded the streets). We had the pleasure of being part of a pub/bar historical tour --- otherwise, we would have never known of this place. Even though the place is a bit cozy (small), they are able to pack in folks no problem. Service was solid and beer was cold.

In a way this is sort of like one of those pubs for locals, though it is sort on in Central London…read more Mind you, it is a part of London that does actually come across as being very quiet, especially at night, which is somewhat surprising being near Kings Cross Station. I did managed to slip in here for a beer shortly before it closed, which I thought was pretty fortunate because, well, it's not all that easy to get to England, particularly since I live in Australia. Still, as I mentioned, it is pretty cool, it a rustic sort of way.

I had prawns and my husband had the burger. We wish had ordered the steak shin & Bishops finger…read morepie! The chiefs version of shepherds pie. The Scottish bar Tender helped me navigate what to drink in a foreign land. I liked my cider and would suggest the bubbly cider over the still warm cider. Uniquely British pub, the soccer match was on and the food had a little Indian vibe to it.

Jamie W and I were meandering across Kensington from Holland Park with the only goal in mind to…read moremake it to the Wyndham Theatre in the West End by 7PM for a marathon performance of Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey Into Night". Well, we needed sustenance along the way. We just refused to give into any fast food temptations despite their omnipresence in London. Since Elephant and Castle sounded familiar to us from an unrelated American chain, we stopped here. This spot struck us as a neighborhood watering hole with local eats, and we just weren't in the mood for the more exotic Indian food served at the decorative Churchill Arms. I mean we love curry but not on this particular day when pub fare was calling out our names. Funny thing was that we both landed on the same order, the £9 Ham and Cheese Toastie. Jamie was smart and got the side salad (photo: https://yelp.to/5yK69bjjc8), while I just went with the chips (photo: https://yelp.to/ZLi-F9tSen). We weren't bowled over by our selections, but they did manage to stick to our ribs. Local regulars came by like clockwork to chat with the pub owner and use the most cramped restroom I've ever seen. FOOD - 3 stars...unfancy pub grub AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a true British spot SERVICE - 3.5 stars...convivial enough TOTAL - 3 stars...if you feel like going local RELATED - Exploring London? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zFACrx

Great English pub within the Nicholson's Pub collection! We returned on our second visit to London…read morebecause it was closed the first time we tried to dine here. If you're after true london pub vibes, with English food and some drinks in the Kensington area, this is it! Service: We made a reservation online and when we arrived early it was cool to see the large reservation sign on the table. The pub is very small, so keep in mind that seating is pretty tight. Our table for 2 had a booth seat and a stool with no back which may be troublesome for some. The concept is that you can order online using the QR code or at the bar. The staff was great and answered our questions. They even charged our phone so thanks again! Drinks: We enjoyed a cider and an old fashioned. The old fashioned had great flavor, however, was served with small ice cubes instead of a large one like we're used to. The drink menu is extensive and it's cool how they suggest which tonic pairs well with the different gins. Food: We were a bit bummed to see that a lot of the menu items were sold out (which is a good sign as well). I was looking forward to the Chicken and Portobello Pie but ordered the Steak and Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie instead. I was not disappointed! It was a great pie and the gravy served with it was delicious. Loved the mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. I finished the entire thing! A very hearty and warming meal. The Burger was also great. For dessert we tried the Sticky Toffee Pudding which was very rich and had bits of fig in it. The staff recommended it and it didn't disappoint!