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    Rules

    4.0 (287 reviews)
    PriceyBritish, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    RULES ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Pheasant and Ham Hock Terrine
    Fay D.

    The atmosphere, staff and service were wonderful and the food was amazing, beautifully presented and fantastic flavors . I highly recommend it.

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    Pamela G.

    Rules had been around a very long time and I doubt they need another review. It was definitely a mixed experience for us. The restaurant itself is gorgeous so it was nice to just be there. The service and food.... Not so much...I ordered the mushroom and chicken pot pie and an hour later I was still waiting for it. My husband finally asked the waiter if our meals were coming anytime soon and she said the pot pie takes at least 45 minutes to cook. Wouldn't you think they would put that on the menu or inform you when you order? And no apology for such a long wait.It finally came, along with my husband's pork cheeks....both were really average and nothing special. The pork cheeks could have been pork... or beef.... A nondescript flavor we had sticky toffee pudding for dessert because we wanted to try an English style dessert. It was pretty good. I got a strong feeling they put all the Americans and other visitors (Dutch) in a separate room. I didn't hear anyone without an American accent, I am guessing service is better for the regulars. We walked there very easily after an opera at Covent Garden, which was nice and the martini was good.

    Sunday roast
    Bob C.

    Fantastic service and delicious food in an historic setting. But It's disappointing to see the dress code drop lower with each visit. Sitting next to a London Marathon contestant in a track suit and sneakers isn't why we go to Rule's. Might restaurants have a certain dining room or area with a dress code and another more casual space?

    This was such a wonderful experience for me. I love old restaurants; I have a blog at home where I review them, but in LA we consider 40 years old! So I've long dreamed of eating at Rules. I don't come to London often, so I've longed for a long long time. It was everything I could have dreamed. I felt like I might look up and see Saki seated a few tables away, or hear Dickens laughing across the room (I think he must have had a loud laugh, don't you?).The wonder of old places is that so many things we've read like fiction are proven to be real and true. And then, on top of that, the food was a dream. A lot of places might say, "hey, we're old, the food can be just whatever and it's cool, people will want to come anyway." But this was, easily and by far, the best lunch I've ever had. The dauphinois potatoes have ruined potatoes for me forever, and when I had my first taste of sticky toffee pudding I thought I might cry. But far and away best of all was the staff. They were so warm and welcoming and funny and helpful. It was like a hug in the form of a restaurant. Any of these elements would have made it a meal to remember. All together, it was something beyond special.

    Cool art on alley
    Haiyang H.

    Came here for a dinner. This place is a bit interesting: - it is hidden in a back alley. So ladies, be prepared to walk on the cobblestone alley in your heels. LoL short walk though but taxi in and out could be a little tricky and takes some time. - pro of the back alley is the wall art. Enjoyed staring at some pieces - this place is of some history. I enjoyed looking at the decor and people. Interesting place. - salad was nice. Refreshing and plated nicely. I didn't like my fish. It was as dry as mummy... felt the history of cooking time with that poor piece of fish. I had some tea that night and it was okay. - service here was pretty good. But they certainly didn't appreciate some straight-forward critics over how dry the fish was. LoL man, nothing personal but that fish was cooked to hell.... - restroom is through a flight of steep and narrow stairs. So ladies, you might want to leave your heels behind. Overall, it was an interesting dinner for me. Might not consider coming back...

    Venison
    Rene K.

    Service was friendly and considerate, food was just over the top delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there. It was perplexing to read all those negative reviews. Be nice to others before expecting the same back. Remember wild fowl is supposed to be cooked medium.

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    Hawksmoor Seven Dials - The spread

    Hawksmoor Seven Dials

    4.4(454 reviews)
    0.2 miCovent Garden
    £££

    If you're in the UK on a Sunday, it's a must to do Sunday roast dinner! Hawksmoor was an excellent…read moreplace for a roast dinner. It has a steakhouse vibe. It's two floors. The basement has a bar, lounge and restaurant. It was a little noisy. But we could still talk. The roasted scallops were cooked perfectly. The green sauce was tasty. I love the presentation. The Bill Marrow was also good. It was very rich. There were two kinds of Sunday roast a sirloin and a rump. Three of us had the rump roast dinner and three had the sirloin roast dinner. It was hard to tell the difference. All the dinners came with roasted potatoes greens and of course, Yorkshire pudding. It was all delicious. I have to say my favorite part is always the Yorkshire pudding. I also have a green salad, which is basically just lettuce with a light dressing. It was very fresh. We were too full for dessert. The service was excellent. We were seated right away and given water. In the UK, you can order sparkling, still or tap. Sparkling and still come with a charge. Tap is usually free. Our server was attentive without hovering. It's a good idea to make reservations at Hawksmoor especially for the Sunday roast. We got there at three by the time we left around 4:30 some of the roasts were already sold out. Just a note: Sunday roost is usually a late lunch not a dinner. It's good to go between two and four especially if you don't have a reservation.

    The food is incredible--the steak was cooked to the most perfect rare…read more The sauce for the steak was definitely flavourful and definitely added a POW to the steak The restaurant is classy and clean--I like the vibe it brings to the table. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and definitely on top of things. Highly recommended!

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    Hawksmoor Seven Dials - The bar

    The bar

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    Sunday Roast

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    Battersea Pie - Battersea Pie

    Battersea Pie

    4.1(87 reviews)
    0.1 miCovent Garden, Strand
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    Battersea Pie Station, under the arches of the lower ground floor of Covent Garden's Market…read moreBuilding, serves up proper British grub. Simply look for The Pie Shop sign and pick your pie which is served with silky smooth mashed potatoes and lashings of rich gravy. Every time I eat a pie this place is my benchmark for the best pies ever! The  menu at Battersea Pie Station includes classics like steak and stout, minced beef and onion and chicken and mushroom, plus more creative, veggie options including butternut squash and goat's cheese. The steak and stout is my ultimate favorite! This place is my go to pie place every time I'm in London. I always try to stay in Covent Garden just so I can come here. This is my basis of the perfect meat pie with the pleasingly firm crusts and sides of mash and roasted potatoes are so delicious. The rich red-wine gravy comes separately in a small jug. I smother the pie with the gravy. Ingredient quality was excellent. They have mini pies and the regular sized pies. Even for a counter-service place this little cafe is terrific value - and you will be surprised that for Covent Garden you can eat a reasonably priced and uber delicious meal that makes me full the whole day! 5 stars can't wait to come back!

    Mrs. Lovett has nothing on this place! Perfect for a quick humble meat pie dinner before a fancy…read morepants opera. Every dish I tried was a hit. Minced Beef & Onion: The most popular, apparently. Smooth and moist inside with a buttery flaky outside. Steak & Stout: Same great crust, but with a very distinctive inside, chunks of firm roast and thick gravy where you could actually taste the stout. Probably my favorite pie here. Chicken & Mushroom: A nice variation from beef, but by no means lesser. With it's large chunks and umami gravy, this was like a quick hit fix for when craving a proper chicken pot pie. Mash & Gravy: The mash was smooth and buttery. The gravy was more than plentiful. Kinda lives under the shadow of the delicious pies though. Sticky Toffee Pudding: Good, but not great. The toffee sauce felt a bit too thick and wasn't as warmed as I like it. The sponge cake was alright, but kinda dry, like they just plopped into the toffee sauce puddle. But it did do a good job of soaking up the sauce with a little spoon dexterity.

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    Battersea Pie - All the pies! Battersea Pie

    All the pies! Battersea Pie

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    Mince Meat & Onion pie, Battersea Pie

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    Mother Mash - Steak and black heart stout pie. Truly delicious and amazing!

    Mother Mash

    4.3(647 reviews)
    0.7 miSoho
    ££

    Oh yeah! Americans…read morefrom California here. Who would've known that mashed potatoes, sausages, and gravy would go so well together! Loved every bite. Got the gravy on the side, didn't think I'd use all of it, before I knew it, it was all gone. And you wouldn't think that the type of mash or type of gravy or type of sausage would matter that much, but they really do all have distinct flavors! I will be mixing mustard into my mashed potatoes from now on. Originally came for the sticky toffee pudding, so of course we ended with that. Marvelous! The toffee sauce is so comforting and rich, the cake was so moist, and it was perfectly balanced with the ice cream. Didn't detect any dates, maybe they were too finely chopped. Also the apple and blackberry crumble just didn't hit the same; it was slightly dry and on the sour side (maybe don't take a bite directly after the pudding!) Service was so helpful and friendly; I'm sure they love watching people fall in love with their food. Quick with refills and offered extra condiments if needed. Great air conditioning as well (always a plus), and I loved the green blacksplash and blackboard caligraphy on the walls as well. Bangin'

    Ultimate London comfort food!…read more On a Saturday night around 7:30PM, the wait for a party of five was 45 minutes. The food was well worth the wait. The Steak and Blackheart Stout Pie was delicious. The steak was tender and the mash was smooth. Definitely get the Sticky Toffee Pudding. The pudding was sweet, soft, and warm, pairing perfectly with the silky pudding and cold vanilla ice cream.

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    Inside

    Mother Mash - Steak & Ale pie, cheesy mashed, and farmer's gravy!

    Steak & Ale pie, cheesy mashed, and farmer's gravy!

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    Outside patio

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