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PJ's Bar and Grill

3.7 (37 reviews)
PriceyNew American
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Classy
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Ben B.

I loved my meal at PJ's. It's a large, dark restaurant that seems higher end, but without the snobbery that would accompany such a thing. I felt comfortable in jeans and a button-down shirt. I had a steak that was cooked to perfection, and our server was great. For four people with drinks, our total was $245, which isn't bad, considering how good the food was and how well we were treated. As an added bonus, we got to see a man sitting at a table by himself, drinking martinis. He was seated next to a woman sitting alone, drinking wine. By the end of the night, they were seated at the same table. And I truly hope they went home and defiled one another.

Martina C.

I took my sister here for a belated birthday brunch, and I have to be honest, I was not impressed. I would never, EVER complain that the food is pricey if it's really good, or if the place offers an experience along with it. Alas, this really wasn't the case for PJ's bar and grill. Both my sister and I had 2 dishes each: the poached eggs on avocado and rye bread, the eggs royale, the french toasts with bacon and banana, and the pancakes with berries. The only way I would be able to sum it up is: gourmet prices were paid for corner-café food at best. It wasn't disgusting, it wasn't even bad. It was okay. The egg & avocado thinghy was stupidly tiny and costed £13. THIRTEEN POUNDS. Again, if it had been pretty spectacular (as far as eggs on toast go), I wouldn't have had a problem with it. In fact, the main reason why we ordered another round was how hungry we still were after the first. Hungry and underwhelmed. Getting the attention of the staff was also tricky. Not to mention mugs and glasses were left on the table until the end of the meal, despite being empty. They just seemed pretty inattentive. (The place only had 3 tables occupied when we arrived by the way, it only got busy towards the end of our meal, around 11am.) I really wanted to like this place, but I don't think I'll be going back. Unless someone else is paying. ps. For some reason I was given a tiny dessert fork instead of a regular one to eat my poached eggs... ?_?

On the bar of course.
Henri R.

It's a large, dark restaurant/bar that has an old time feel. I went with friends on a last min decision. There were no tables so we had drinks with fries at the bar. The atmosphere is buzzing but not too loud. The staff did not mind that we were not spending that much money or that some of us were in jeans. Which is a big plus. I would love to go here again and try the restaurant.

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Anna A.

The first time I there was with Peter James - I have to admit the name resemblance was quite funny. In London you find lots of places, which are totally stylish and modern. Even though PJ serves modern American cuisine, it can be more described as traditional and classy. The restaurant is decorated in dark wood and has a down to earth but refined atmosphere. The quality of the service is excellent and the selection of the menu card tells you this is a place in Chelsea, which not only looks posh but also delivers what it promises. Although I have been there for a light weekend lunch - as they serve excellent tuna and beef carpaccio and spicy Bloody Marys, I have to admit this place comes most alive in the evening with its charm and character. If you make a reservation early enough you might get a table towards the window, especially in summer it is amusing whilst enjoying a delightful meal, watching the people walking past you on Fulham Road. As for the menus I can highly recommend as starter the moules or even the fish soup. If you like fish, I recommend the sea bass as main course- it shares the plate with citrus fennel salad and coriander. The magret duck breast with glazed apples and lavender honey sauce lingers fondly on the palate was for a meat gourmet like me the right choice. Little details made this place one of my favourite: The fresh bread served by the waiter, the neatly folded napkins and not to forget the Grappa at the end.

Bar area. Ordered a bottle of wine and had a great time.
David R.

Been a tourist in the U.K. For about two weeks. This place is hands down my favorite restaurant. Amazing food. Great service. Ambiance. Music. Everything is so great! Make sure you order the Reuben croquettes.

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2 years ago

Cute spot, with lovelystaff. The PJs burger is delicious! I would definitely recommend it.

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2 years ago

This place has it all--great food, wonderful cocktails, ambience and fun!! Highly recommend. I visit every time I'm in London!

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Quiet, pleasant, good service. Near Natural History Museum. Enjoyed our experience visiting from California.

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7 years ago

Nice pub ambiance and friendly staff. Our food was good but nothing exceptional. I'd return for an average every day meal.

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9 years ago

Great place for cocktails and dinner in fantastic local atmosphere. Nagroni and steaks hit all the right notes.

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The lobster roll is a fucking joke even without the fact that I had to constantly fish out bits of shell out of my mouth

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16 years ago

Fun place with rich polo clubhouse decor. Very good food and service.

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Cheap and tasty brunch on sunday afternoon

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The Alchemist

4.3(105 reviews)
2.4 mi•Covent Garden, Strand
•££

We had a spectacular time here! I would have loved to try every single drink on their very…read moreextensive menu! I have been to two different locations, but they were both gorgeous spots, like the look and vibe is top notch. The drinks? Kitschy and weird as hell. Do they taste good though? Live up to the price and the hype? YES. 1000% The drinks are fun and funny and most have some sort of little quirk...color changing, in a weird vessel, tasty sweet garnishes, etc. But they also all taste amazing. Some are a show to watch them being made, some are diy mixed at the table by you. I was brought here the first time by a family friend who lives in London, and when I returned a year and a half later, with our hotel around the corner from an Alchemist, I made ALL my friends on the trip go here on our first night. And we all returned at least once more during our week in the city. Service was good and patient with our large group, food was decent...I simply have had an amazing time every time I have gone to the Alchemist and if there was one in my hometown I would be out of house and home giving them all my money. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

The Alchemist was literally at the bottom of our Airbnb, making it incredibly convenient--and I'm…read moreso glad we stopped in. The location is fantastic, the customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere made for a really enjoyable breakfast. I started with a cappuccino and added salted caramel, but honestly, the cappuccino was so good it didn't even need it. It was smooth, rich, and perfectly made on its own. For breakfast, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. They offer two versions: one with pulled beef and one Florentine. As someone from the US who's a bit of an Eggs Benedict snob, I've tried countless versions over the years, and pulled beef just wasn't something I could picture working with it. I went with the Florentine and customized it by adding bacon, avocado, and a side of sausage. One thing I've learned while visiting the UK is that the sausages are much larger than what I'm used to back home! I honestly could have skipped it because it was so filling. The Benedict itself was unique--the base was almost like a buttery croissant instead of a traditional English muffin, and it came with pickled red onions, which was an interesting touch. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and I especially enjoyed it with the added bacon. The food was fresh, high quality, and beautifully prepared. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, but I chose to sit outside and enjoy some people watching, which made for a relaxing start to the day. Overall, a great breakfast spot with delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

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45 Jermyn St - Beef Wellington

45 Jermyn St

4.5(55 reviews)
1.8 mi•St James's
•£££

While researching for a Beef Wellington restaurant to take my boyfriend as a part of our London…read morebucketlist, I identified 45 Jermyn St as best value. I made a reservation online with Seven Rooms. The address is in the business' name. To get to this restaurant you can take the Piccadilly line and exit Piccadilly Circus and it's less than a 10 minutes walk over. We headed to the area a little early to explore Piccadilly Circus and Fortnum and Mason next door. Upon entering, there is a coat check that can take our outerwear or backpacks. The card they gave us for our belongings were really fancy. Then we were seating at a cozy half booth. Since we knew what we wanted, we were able to quickly order when our server came around to take our orders. We wanted the Beef Wellington for 2 (£99.50) that comes with sides of Dauphinoise Potatoes and Green Beans in Peppercorn Sauce. We were surprised to be told it would be a 40 minutes wait time for the Beef Wellington due to the tableside sauce making, and it seemed like only one person was performing this task. We got some bread to start, but I didn't want to eat too much cause it would ruin my appetite for the main attraction. I also ordered a glass of Massale Pinot Noir (£15.25) and asked that it would be brought out when the food was ready. When the food was finally ready the tableside service was a fun show. All the ingredients were premeasured for the tableside chef, and he showed us every single ingredient he put it. Then he skillfully cut up the wellington without cracking or denting the crust. He mentioned starting out in pastry so he has some moves. The meal was a fantastic treat and the sides were much appreciated. The dauphinoise potatoes and green beans paired well with the wellington. The beef was cooked perfectly medium rare and evenly. The whole experience was definitely a treat. I would recommend it if you're looking to try a beef wellington... After experiencing the Sunday Roast in London, I would say the Sunday Roast experience was less expensive for equivalent or greater enjoyment. Nevertheless this is one of the better value establishments if you are looked specifically for a beef wellington experience.

Our food was absolutely delicious. I did a little research for Beef Wellington and 45 Jermyn St…read more came up as serving a very delectable BW, so I made reservations and we were on our way. It's at the end of the street on the corner, so don't let an Uber drop you off in the middle of the street and make you look for 45. The waiters were very nice, patient and attentive. There was a waitress who showed us each ingredient she used to make the sauce for our Beef Wellington. At the end she flambayed our sauce and we poured it on the Wellington. I didn't really feel like it added anything significant in flavor to it. The restaurant is nice and I agree with other critiques; you can go in casual but you're better off dressing nicely. I would definitely eat there again. They had a delicious potato augratin and garlic green beans.

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Big Easy

3.6(158 reviews)
0.4 mi•Chelsea
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Join the queue in this spectacular venue where diners are made to keep up with the best of the best…read morerestaurants. This restaurant is the backdrop to my weekend pinnacle back and at the moment it remains West London's most infamous hotspot. Big Easy is placed on King's Road in Chelsea World End, although I only get excited about getting there once a wider audience has quietened down. I am impressed by its vastly and deep southern charm, not necessarily scene among the many restaurants embracing legendary areas to embrace their clients. Get familiar with this restaurant because it's close by and is proactively working in ways that signify this type of menu is sharply on the rise providing the supply and interest in events that keep people living their barbecue and deep fried marketing management. I am still a little bit taken aback by the extensive price increase but overall the beautiful medieval backdrop and dining once your food has arrived is quite naturally compensating.

We came here on New Year's Day for a recovery dinner and it was definitely average…read more We ordered an assortment of barbecue and lobster, the barbecue was very dry and needed to be covered in the table sauce that was hard to come by. The service was very poor, after we finished eating the waitress asked if those who ordered lobster needed seafood crackers. We had to beg for her to bring water and then at the end she tried to take a 40 pound tip.

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The Abingdon - Curried chicken

The Abingdon

4.2(64 reviews)
1.1 mi•Kensington
•£££

Walking home from a great meal at Jacuzzi on Kensington High Street to our hotel Ember Locke on…read moreCromwell Road, we were magically drawn to this delightful outdoor row of sharp looking cozy tables awaiting someone to enjoy the peaceful time between sunset and dark. Crisp navy cushioned benches with throw pillows and lit candles set the mood. We each had a lovely dessert and a cocktail. Our server was animated and engaging, we enjoyed our time here and would return again and again if we lived in the area. Such a great area !

We made an early reservation (6:15) but got there a bit earlier and enjoyed a round at the pub side…read moreof the restaurant. Quick warning to early birds, this also tends to be when families also dine. (We had a few excited young friends as well as a few unhappy/hungry/tired friends seated around us.) Between us and our dinner mates we've raised a total of 11 children - so it didn't phase us, but something to keep in mind. The pork chop was absolute perfection. I couldn't decide which sauce to choose, so Marta, our server, brought all three. (The peppercorn one was my fave, followed by the Bérnaise.). My date had the curry and really enjoyed it. (So much so that I only had a small forkful of the sauce, he cleaned his plate!) The booth was cozy for our party of 4. Easy to catch up and comfortable to sit for a bit. Great spot!

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The Abingdon - Gorgonzola and Pear Tortellini

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PJ's Bar and Grill - newamerican - Updated October 2026

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