We came to the Black Dog on a recommendation from the front desk guys of our hotel. Located directly adjacent to our Hotel in London. The Pub is also located directly across from a beautiful park filled with runners, walkers and dogs. During the day, it may seem like a calm, relaxed restaurant. However, in the evening, this pub is extremely loud and rowdy. You can hear people laughing, screaming and obviously enjoying their drinks from blocks away. The staff here was great. We sat ourselves down and it wasn't long before someone took our order. The staff was very warm and welcoming. We ate here around 11:30 am the day we arrived and returned for dinner at 9pm 5 days later, to be told they stop serving food at 9pm but they're open until 11pm. We found that very strange but no big deal. We ordered the following: Coffees and a Full English breakfast. This Brekky did not disappoint. It was excellent! This breakfast had everything, eggs any style, pork & leek sausage, baked beans, a nice buttered mushroom, greens, smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes and bottomless toast. Served piping hot. We also ordered the avocado toast with coffee. Also a fabulous dish. 2 eggs over smashed avocado mixed with peas and mint on a very generous portion of sourdough bread. There is nothing like biting into a chilled, soft avocado against a nice crisp toasted slice of bread sprinkled with some sea salt and eggs. It's the perfect meal item for any occasion: breakfast, brunch, afternoon pick-me-up, or even dinner. This is one dish I'll never get sick of, as it's equally healthy and satisfying. The Black Dog is a basic rustic, local Pub for drinks that also provides delicious meals, including the Sunday Roast which I would've liked to try. Nice spit, good location and excellent food. read more

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The fish and chips is excellent (the chips are possibly the best O've ever had) and the service is good... it can get a little loud, sometimes, but overall a good place to eat. Do be aware that the kitchen closes early sometimes. read more

My girlfriend and I ended up at The Black Dog mostly because we are Swifties, so yes, there was a bit of fandom motivation going in. That said, once you set that aside, it is actually a pretty nice spot. We both went with the Sunday roast. I had the lamb and she had the chicken, and both were genuinely good. Solid portions, well cooked, and exactly what you would hope for from a classic London pub meal. The beer was also a win, no complaints there. Service was where things got a little uneven. It felt like our server might have been new and pretty nervous, which happens, but it did mean we often had to flag down other staff just to get basic things. Not terrible, just a bit disjointed. Cocktails were the biggest miss. I ordered an old fashioned and it felt half finished. It was basically whiskey, a couple sad ice cubes, and what might have been a splash of simple syrup. Maybe that is just a different interpretation in England, but it definitely was not what I expected. My girlfriend raved about the sticky toffee pudding however. Overall though, we did enjoy it. The atmosphere is fun, the food is good, and the little merch stand is a nice touch, especially if you are there for the same reason we were. Not perfect, but still worth a visit. read more

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Our first night in London, we went to The Black Dog for dinner as it was near our B&B. The Black Dog is a typical pub, and my husband had fish and chips and I ordered a beef dip. The food was not great, and very forgettable. Not the worst food I have ever had, but not anything I would order again. Perhaps The Black Dog is a good place to go for a drink, but I would not recommend it for dinner, unless you want so-so food. A disappointing experience. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England] read more

The Black Dog - Fish and chips. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This place was soooo incredible!! I went here as a Swiftie and it was everything and more. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the pub itself had great atmosphere. The service went above and beyond (especially for London) and made sure everything was perfect. The waiter was very friendly! I definitely recommend, Swiftie or not! read more

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As many people have recently, I ventured here due to TTPD. Since we were going into this area/neighborhood - we decided to stay for lunch. It was quite busy and we didn't have a reservation but we did find a small table out back. We would have found seating outside front but it was a rainy day. We ordered at the bar before sitting down. We got the fish and chips. The interactions we had with the staff were all friendly which kudos to them with the crowd I'm assuming they get these days. The fish and chips was good - basic. Sitting in the back, we didn't have access to malt vinegar, salt, or ketchup. Based on other photos I've seen, I do feel the piece I got was tiny! Cute place and fun just to get drinks and hang out as well. read more

The Black Dog - Fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The Black Dog Pub in London is a well-known traditional pub located just off the Thames River in Southwark, a less congested part of town. It is professionally run. They provide client centric service. The variety of food served are up-to-date and remain interesting versus old traditional pubs that remain mostly static. My wife and I came in late after a day of shopping and provided us with a wonderful meal despite a large Christmas party in-service. We ordered a few other things apart from our individual dinners, but My wife did not enjoy the brisket preparation and the Manager dutifully replaced it to her satisfaction with another. A shining experience of wonderful British hospitality. Thank you, and Merry Christmas, Black Dog Pub! read more

They are leaning into the Swiftie world, and I love that! The staff was very kind and accommodating, even finding us a table quickly considering how many girls in cardigans were there! We had great drinks and great food and left with zero complaints. I encourage everyone to support them when in London! read more

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We came here straight from the train station for lunch on a Monday afternoon and sat outside. The staff was incredibly friendly and we did not need a reservation, there was plenty of open seats both indoors and outdoors, perhaps because it was a Monday. The food was delicious-- i highly recommend the schnitzel! And of course i got the black dog Lager. I couldn't leave without some merch which they sell at the bar. The staff is so nice and patient, they literally showed me ever merch option and helped me decide what to buy! I highly recommend going here whether you are a swiftie or not :) read more

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Absolutely love it here. The food was fantastic, and don't even get me started on the drinks. Everything was amazing!!! Super friendly staff, played chess for a while inside read more

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We had a great experience at The Black Dog! Like most folks, we were drawn to this restaurant thanks to Taylor Swift. If you are a fan, I would 100% recommend coming, there's some cute signage out front and a mural in the restaurant with the song lyrics. However, even if you aren't a fan you should come for the food and drinks! The fish and chips were very very fresh, the chips were a bit thick for my liking but it still tasted great. The place itself is on the smaller side, so I'd recommend making a reservation. read more

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Just a normal pub in Vauxhall now famous due to Taylor Swifts TTPD album with the song Blacj Dog. The owners are smart enough to capitalize on the popularity that is T Swift. Three option Sunday roasts are available daily so if you live mo'm's roast give them a try. I would agree with others that their portions are smaller than the average pub but the service was standard and the nod to Taylor Swift was very exciting! #swifitesunite read more

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I'll admit I didn't expect this to be as good as it was! We went for Sunday Roast and it was SO GOOD. But you have to get the beef instead of the pork. The espresso martinis were great and reasonably priced. Definitely try to get a reservation to come here! I think they're a little weary of people who come in just to take a picture. Was a very chill environment and tbh I can't blame anyone if it was their favorite bar read more

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What a hidden gem! Frequently in area for work and found this place. Super great staff, friendly, down to earth, especially the bartender DAVID, he is nothing but awesome and super friendly. We had no reservations but then we met the manager STUART, who got us a table even though the place was packed. He is amazing!. Our server Racquel, hilarious and toll such great care of us. Those 3 are the dream team and won us over. Can't wait to go back and have told a lot of people about this place. Food was unbelievable and even hung out with the chef for a minute! You must put this place in your list. You may even be lucky enough to meet David, Stuart and Raquel! Thanks for a great team and our new local hang out! read more

I went as a fellow swifty. Place was nice, service was good. Food was okay. Overall I enjoyed the ambiance.

TL;DR Specify singles or you'll be ripped off. Went for leaving drinks and someone asked for a gin and tonic - she'd been drinking singles - during my turn buying the round. The bartender assumed I was ordering a £20 double without asking. Felt like a con and left a bad taste in my mouth. There may have been signage saying that was a default but I certainly don't remember seeing it prominently, and when I asked about the price the bartender was clearly used to the query. Given I was putting in multiple orders that night, that was the last for me and I left shortly after, and there was a quiet muttering about the "doubles" trick from work colleagues when I sat down having paid. Surely there are better ways of making money from already well-paying customers? read more

Good food and great beer!!! Quaint location. Service was friendly and accommodating. Overall, a lovely little spot.

Food and service was great. Smokey ribs were very flavorful and side of mac was very cheesy. Loved the vibe in here as well! read more

The Black Dog - Smokey hot ribs, nachos, and side of mac n cheese. Ribs and mac were excellent! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This place is a 5/5! The service is excellent, as well as the food! If you are in london i definitely recommend this place! The place was so clean and the environment of this place was super vines! read more

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Excellent food and service. We had a great waitress and she gave great recommendations. It's funny to see as an American the massive amounts of pub patrons on the green! read more

Place was overrated. Decent food. The song definitely went to their heads. Maybe just stop by for a drink and go read more

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Great neighborhood pub. Outdoor seating and dog friendly. Good time talking with folks around us. We had beer drinks no food but it looked like they did have food available. read more

The Black Dog - Chardonnay and Pale Ale - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Went in July, with my daughters (from California), of course one had to go here because it was T. Swift's mentionable spot! But it ended up being pretty good pub food. We ordered some of their sweaters too. Very cute! read more

Solid fish & chips. Very easy to find an open seat on the front patio, very welcoming and easy way to meet fellow Swifties read more

The Black Dog - Outside on the street - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Obviously we came here because of the Taylor Swift song, but we were wowed by the service and the food. Caesar salad was great. I can't speak highly enough about Kimon and the service in general. read more

This place was amazing. I loved the passion fruit martini and black dog burger. I would highly recommend them! One of our servers (Niel) was very kind when we realized our desserts were wrong and was quick to have them remade for us. He let us (Americans) charge our phones with their charger and was absolutely amazing. Phenomenal service!!! read more

The Black Dog - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Went for the Taylor swift landmark, stayed for the great vibe and good food! Definitely recommend

Ordered fish and chips and a black dog burger. Overall the food was so-so, with my biggest complaint is the taste of the fryer oil was pretty over powering on the fish and the chips. Tastes like they haven't changed the oil out in years. The waiter also let some random stranger touch our fish and he still brought it to the table. I would have returned it but my husband didn't care enough to complain. We stopped by again later the next night for a beer and the place was packed. Definitely a better drinking place than eating. read more

Awesome vibe. Food was great. If I lived there I'd be a regular. Waitstaff was awesome.

After a day exploring we wanted something good, quick and fairly priced. The concierge recommended the Black Dog. We walked in and took a seat. We had to ask if we seat ourself as there was no sign and no greeting, however, the staff was friendly when engaged. The food was good and that's important. It was nice that it's fairly priced. While the food took time but it was hot and fresh when it arrived. We all had dessert and while it again it took time for service the food was good. There is a full bar, indoor and outdoor seating and a lively atmosphere. If you're looking for good food, beverages and aren't in a rush then I recommend The Black Dog. read more

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Super busy spot with a very limited menu. I got the steak and my hubby got the burger. My dish was extremely small while the burger was a good size. read more

Highly recommend for anyone visiting London. Delicious restaurant with daily specials. We stopped in to grab a pint before a dinner reservation at another spot. Luckily we got a spot at the bar as there were no reservations available (I believe because of the TS concert in town). We got a look at the menu and decided to stay there for dinner instead since everything sounded so good. The Black Dog Cheeseburger, croquetas, and Black Dog Stout were delicious. Most patrons prefer to sit outside, which reduces the traffic inside the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for any fan traveling through London, TS fans especially. read more

Taylor Swift manifested it. The food was in fact, shitty. The drinks and the vibes were good though.

Come for the Taylor lore, stay for the food. Had a delicious risotto and incredible dry cider on tap here. Staff was friendly and I love that they lean into Swiftie vibes with a mural and quote - I could buy a souvenir pint glass for 20 pounds (the food was more affordable than that). Every dish we had was great; also a fantastic "pub style experience" if you don't want it to be insanely rowdy/loud but still lively. The Vauxhall area was cute to walk around as well, in a quiet park neighborhood. read more

It is in fact not shitty in the black dog. Great food and drinks at reasonable prices!

Glad I did a little Yelp research before embarking on a midday trip to Vauxhall the other day. I'd walked past this and a couple of other pubs before but thought I'd better make sure to choose the best lunch venue. My friend and I popped in on our way to the galleries on Newport Street to check if it was necessary to book. We fell in love with the place straight away. Lovely gastropub with the friendliest of staff. When we returned the bar was buzzing and we were glad to have reserved our spot (mind you, walk-ins would also have been OK). I couldn't resist ordering the Dogs Dinner just for its name. Lovely grilled chicked on couscous - we spoilt the healthy option with a shared portion of fries. I spotted Eton Mess on the dessert menu, so no starters on this occasion. read more

The Black Dog - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

I visited London from California and loved this place. I'd drink here all the time if I could. Thanks for the hospitality. read more

Turns out the service is sh*tty in the black dog! My friend and I had booked a reservation and were so excited to come here, the host who seated was so pleasant and kind but the same was not to say about our waitress (I believe her name was Thavy). She rushed us to order and when asking for a dry cider she said that doesn't exist (it does). My friend who was not drinking alcohol was asking for options and she genuinely didn't seem to know what she was talking about nor did she seem to have any interest in helping us at all. Similar when it came to actually ordering food her overall demeanor was unwelcoming and cold. She barely spoke above a whisper, and the same was for the table behind us. After all this rushing it took 20+ minutes to receive our check. Overall, a disappointing customer experience at some thing we were so excited to go to. However, management did a great job with seeming the restaurant to its recent publicity and the merchandise was expensive but very, very cute. read more

I met a friend here for lunch, while I was visiting her city. It is in a great location, near the Vauxhall Tube Station and across from the Pleasure Gardens. We kept our eyes peeled for 007, Moneypenny, Q, Tanner, and M, in case they walked over from MI6 to have lunch with us. My friend got the veggie burger, which was huge and looked delicious! In fact, it had me craving a burger for my next meal. I got the "Dog's Dinner" which, on this day, was a delicious bowl of hand-made squash ravioli with shaved Parmesan cheese and a pint! The service was friendly and cheerful. I would definitely recommend stopping here for lunch, unless you are an internationally-wanted villain! read more

We popped in for supper and had a great meal. Nick found a space for us right away and the service was excellent! The food was tasty, very reasonably priced, and served quickly. Highly recommend! Our table ordered the gnocchi, prawns served with a chili sauce, and waffle nachos read more

The Black Dog - Gnocchi - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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