What matters is how we live. And if you're in Bermondsey, you'll find yourself at this fabulous little gem often soaking up summer and good vibes. Enjoyed patio dining in the evening without a wait. Everyone is so lovely and charming here, including their guests. I am a big fan of their chef, what a wonderful host she is! She made accommodations for my love since he couldn't have anything on the menu being gluten free. She created a dish for him specifically. She made the most incredible butter fish and he loved it. I was craving the Maldon Rock oysters and loved the vibe here. The presentation of all their dishes is beautiful art. Did you see the oyster picture???? I had the St Austell mussels and the cream sauce is spectacular like melted goodness dripping in each taste. Who would think almonds could be paired with mussels???!!! Ooeemmggee. I almost went with the rum baba dessert. But the lemon verbena panna cotta is superb with the delicate white chocolate and pistachio crumbles. Come sit here. Be at peace with whatever. Leave control to the staff to entertain and host you. Do your best to not smile too big at The Garrison. read more

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I would try somewhere else on Bermondsey Street next time. Nice room, nice lighting and our server was lovely but the room needed two more of her. I grew tired waiting for apps, then drinks, then mains. Foccacia arrived dry and tasteless. Menu was short, oysters not cold, and featured fish fishy. Short rib was good, as was the charred broccoli but overall, not worth the bill, particularly with added 12% service charge. read more

The Garrison - The short rib and broc was good - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent food with a beautiful presentation. Service was wonderful. Took their time in explaining the fish options, and make recommendations. We were reconnecting with friends we had not seen in years, and the staff were friendly in allowing us to relax and visit during our meal. I would highly recommend! read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant. First when I made reservations they asked if you were celebrating anything and I put our anniversary. Well to my surprise the first thing that brought us was a glass of champagne to help us celebrate. Very nice of them. The food was very well prepared and tasted marvelous. The decor is tastefully done and adds to the experience read more

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Stopped by for some drinks.... Cute vibe, but the kitchen doesn't open until 6pm for dinner, so be sure to plan food times accordingly. We will have to come back to try the food one day (which we said the lash time we visited too)... read more

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Fabulous Restuarant. My server was an absolute doll. They offer a great variation of Fish & Chips. Bread is to die for...loved everything about this place. read more

This is a wonderful neighborhood pub/restaurant! It's super cozy. The decoration of the dining room is authentic with history. We were lucky to find an open table for 2 on a Saturday evening. The appetizer octopus was fabulous! It's the Spanish style tapas. The octopus was soft and not too chewy. The potatoes with paprika powder were just simply delicious. The main dishes were amazing too. My favorite of the night was their rump steak. The steak was perfectly cooked in the medium rare condition and precisely cut into smaller pieces already. The peppercorn sauce was perfect with the steak. The potato terrine was very interesting! It's basically a super fancy way of serving potato chips. I love the texture that some of potatoes are soft, but some are crispy. The cauliflower puree was very good too. Overall, it is an excellently executed entree. The Newlyn Cod was good. It has very strong smoke flavor and pretty salty. The potato puree with leek was very good with cod. Overall, the food was very delicious. Excellent quality. However, the wait was very long. Although we didn't need to wait for a table, it took about 30 mins for the appetizer to come then another 30 mins or so for the main entrees. If the food would come faster, it would easily be 5 star review for me. read more

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I have to be honest and state that this is my second review of this establishment in the past 2 years. Not just because the food is top top drawer and all the staff are just amazing but one of your managers simply optimizes customer service.... My friends and family from London to Washington DC visit the Garrison now and i am not kidding!! Thank you Ollie for always making my experience so wonderful!! If i owned a restaurant you would be running it!! read more

Excellent and enjoyable all around. Our server was excellent, each of our starters and mains was spot on excellent, ambiance is great, and the bill was quite reasonable. If you're anywhere nearby it's a great choice and you'll be happy you went there. read more

I admit it, shamefully: I didn't know "Sunday Roast" was a thing in the UK. So as always, as soon as i heard about it I had to try it. A friend recommended The Garrison so I followed her advice. First off, i have never had Yorkshire pudding so felt extremely uninformed when it showed up as bread-ish (I was expecting like actual putting). The roast was cooked well and the vegetables were as well. The gravy/au-jus spread over the top of everything was really tasty as well. For the price i thought it was a great lunch and now will certainly be on the hunt for more "Sunday Roast" spots. read more

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Hidden gem on Bermondsey St. Great atmosphere with antique furniture and tables with a very friendly staff. The food is the star. The menu has a variety from seafood to meats. We shared some specials Monk Fish and smoky clams in broth. The highlight is the Mackerel Tartare with a chip made from squid ink. Best seafood starter I had in a while. I wanted to try everything, next time. They also have a great drinks menu with cocktails, beer and wine. read more

The Garrison - Not a great photo, but a great dish - Mackerel Tartare with Squid Ink chip - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Not only is the food excellent the customer service is as well. There is a specialty cocktail menu and an ample wine list. And if your trying to decide on a starter, go with the frog legs you won't be disappointed. I liked the fact that the menu changes frequently also. I will certainly dine here again when I return to London. read more

I rarely post on Yelp, but need to take the time to express my deepest disappointment. For the past three weeks, I have been working with Jenny to orgainze a once-in-a-decade get-together with family and friends while visiting London from LA. Through Jenny, we booked a private room at the Garrison for 15 persons. In order to secure the room, she asked that I obtain pre-orders from each of the guests (which took me a lot of time)! When we arrived at the restaurant, the private room was not available as discussed. The manager of the restaurant--who was very helpful--informed us that Jenny had not communicated with his team at the Garrison about the booking of the private room or our pre-orders. He further explained that the communication breakdown was caused by the fact that Jenny is not an employee of the Garrison, rather she works for an independent reservation company. Initially, he offered to seat us in the main dining room at a very uncomfortable high top and an adjacent booth. This was less than ideal given that our party wouldn't be able to dine at the same table and the high top chairs were not suitable for children or the older adults in our party. Ultimately, we elected to move to a large room in the basement, which was occupied by several other parties at the time. This too was a less than ideal scenario. The music in the basement was very loud (much louder than upstairs), which presented significant challenges--the older people in our group could not hear any conversation, and the children became upset. As a result, over two-thirds of the party left at that point in time left. To put it simply, the lack of communication between the independent reservation company and the Garrison ruined our evening. This is time that myself, family, and friends will never get back. If you are looking to host a private event at the Garrison, I would suggest that you look elsewhere. On a positive note, the food and drink were very good. The manager and wait staff were attentive and helpful but ultimately unable to present a viable solution. read more

This place is a bite off the beaten path but what a great place. The food was excellent, the service was pleasant, and just the right amount of attention. If you are in the London Bridge and Tower Bridge area of London it is work a try. read more

It's like dining at your grandma's house! Black-and-white army photos hang on the walls, faded out-of-style lampshades float over your head, and mouthwatering aromas waft about the space. Except this isn't food like -my- grandma ever cooked. Perfectly roasted potatoes mixed with tender carrots and al dente broccoli are smothered in slabs of meat just ripe for dipping in gravy. The entire mound is topped off with a bowl of Yorkshire pudding. On the side, we're brought a tub of potent horseradish... we didn't even have to ask for it. Delightful! Now, if only I'd been able to walk out of here without a half-dozen bits of gristle stuck between my teeth... flossing never felt so relieving! read more

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We came here for Sunday Roast. Being North American, I knew this was a British tradition I just had to participate in! The environment was absolutely wonderful. Extremely cosy and warm. Brings back memories of Sunday dinners at grandmas house. The food was pretty average. Nothing was horrible, but also wasn't very good. All in all pretty bland. I will say the bread was amazing though. Overall, great place to spend an afternoon or dinner with some friends in a great environment. Food is not great, so don't come for that. read more

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Unique takes on many dishes. Excellent seafood and beverages. A gem for groups and a place to bring my wife back to for a special occasion. Service was lovely. read more

The Garrison - Salmon Pastrami and Octopus appetizer. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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I booked a table for sunday roast/brunch based on Christoph N.'s detailed review on the Garrison. The place is a cozy/hipster gastropub that serves quite a few interesting dishes as well as a well a good Sunday roast menu. We ordered the chicken and vegetarian dishes out of the Sunday roast menu and split the chocolate brownie for dessert. All the dishes were really tasty and filling so that was great. The only downside was the service, our server just kept taking our plates once she assumed we were done, without really asking if we are done or not. Because of that, I had to sadly say goodbye to a few last bites on my main dish and brownie (which I actually should be thankful for). Reservation is a must. read more

The Garrison - Dessert - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The ever popular Garrison sets the standard in gastronomic drinking houses with mouth-watering food, gorgeous log cabin inspired decor and a range of lagers, ales and wines to suit your taste. The staff here are wonderfully helpful, greeting you at the door and remaining attentive to your every need from start to finish. This helps greatly to lighten the atmosphere making the Garrison feel much like a country retreat rather than a city pub. The food is the obvious standout feature with a menu that boasts a terrific variety of seasonal and expertly prepared food. The ever changing daily specials will leave you spoilt for choice and ensure that you keep coming back for more. There is nothing dramatic or overdone about the Garrison, it has the reserve and classic sophistication of an aging academic and simply lets the food and ambience do the talking. read more

The Garrison - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

It's so nice here, and the food is generally excellent, but it is painfully expensive. Some dishes are really outstanding while others are good but not brilliant, so it's a bit of pot luck (although, for example, you will probably be ok with something like delicious figs stuffed with delicious cheese). The decor and atmosphere, as others have said, is really cosy yet buzzing. The downstairs area is particularly cute and calmer, if it happens to be open when you're there. The staff are very friendly but can be quite inattentive - you have to flag them down, remind them about orders etc. Having said that, both times I've been I was let in without a reservation so they were probably quite stretched. I would be prepared to come here a lot if I could afford it. I can't, sadly, but there is certainly no shortage of others enjoying this place. read more

Why don't I venture out here more? The Garrison & Bermondsey Street, up to recently was a mystery to me and I only really came out here to intrude on my friend's brunch with her boyfriend (which I had not met before), even though I protested as I didn't want to feel like a third wheel. Oh how glad I did.... From the moment I stepped in - I knew this was my kind of place. I am a sucker for amazing quirky decorated places and 'The Garrison' didn't disappoint with it's mix match plates, cosy tea sets and eccentric trinkets. The people was lovely but service was a little slow though I wasn't too worried about that as it was Sunday Brunch so the place was packed. If you haven't made a booking you might have to wait a bit. We ordered some tea and OJ for drinks then me and my friend ordered Eggs Benedict and her boyfriend got a full English breakfast. It arrived with no delay and looked amazing drenched in just the right amount of yellowy Hollandaise sauce. It was so good and fulling that I don't think I was hungry till well in the afternoon. I can't wait to head back to try out the lunch and dinner menu if breakfast was so good. BTW, we dined on the table next to Professor Green, apparently it's a favourite haunt of his as well. Amazing breakfast and celebrity spotting - what more can you ask of a Sunday morning. read more

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Great decor and atmosphere, very friendly staff, a bit pricey given the relatively small portions I was on the search for a new brunch place today with a couple of friends. Walking down Bermondsey, we noticed the Garrison and the smells emanating from the kitchen were enough to draw us in immediately. We ran into a slight hurdle as we hadn't made a reservation and the place was packed (this is about 1pm on a Sunday). Luckily, the opened up the cinema room downstairs and seated us right away. The girls grabbed the really comfy looking couch type seats and I settled into the hard wooden chairs (damn the price of chivalry!). Our waitress was cute and friendly and was eager to provide suggestions when asked despite having just started the day before. We opted for a mix of dishes to share: 1) smoked pigeon with black pudding on a bed of rocket, 2) shredded pork and salmon (the mix had the consistency of light tuna salad) with melba toast and a mustarda (not really sure what this was made of), and 3) a pork sunday roast with all the trimmings. The smoked pigeon was tasty with a rich salty flavour and the meat was tender as duck should be. Sadly, the portion was barely more than a breast, so it was perhaps an appetiser but not proper meal. The shredded pork and salmon likewise was full of flavour but lacking in size. The pork roast was seared and juicy but more than half of the serving was fat which was a bit disappointing. The potatoes deserve special mention as they were delicious with crispy chewy skin containing light fluffy flesh. The potatoes were also tossed with herbs giving a little extra flavour. The pear and blackberry crumble and salty caramel ice cream was a satisfying end to the meal. The cumble was a little too chewy but the pear and blackberry filling was sweet and tart in all the right places. The ice cream (recommended by our waitress) was the perfect complement with the saltiness enhancing the sweetness of the crumble. Overall, loved the taste of the food and just wished the portions were a bit bigger. It's a good place to have a chat and catch up with friends over a quick bite, but won't satisfy that hungover brunch craving. read more

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The Garrison should be near the top of your list for Sunday roast in London. It's a very casual yet atmospheric bistro pub that is well worth the jaunt down to Bermonsdey. The other Yelpers are spot on that The Garrison excels at being rustic shabby chic without being either too shabby nor too pretentious. All in it's a great place for a meal. To start I ordered the gazpacho which was a refreshing treat on a surprisingly sunny London day. They were a a bit stingy with the avocado pieces but otherwise it was a good start to the meal. Being a Sunday, I of course went with the roast beef...served medium rare with a selection of veggies, potatoes and pan drip gravy, and of course a Yorkshire pudding. Be sure to ask for a side of horseradish. There is also a nice selection of ciders and some hard to find beers. All in 4 stars. Just be sure to book well in advance, prime roast hours get booked quickly. read more

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I ate here alone and felt I was an inconvenience to them. Surly staff and unresponsive and uncommunicative. I ate a broccoli and Stilton soup that was ok and then a truly awful kedgeree that was bone dry and over cooked. They left it sitting in front of me for 30 minutes barely eaten before removing. My white wine wasn't chilled correctly. Not sure why. The best thing about my night was the book I brought to read. So disappointed I generally love London gastropubs. read more

Very cosy and friendly atmosphere. I really liked the simpleness, rustic wooden tables and nothing to fancy on the tables. The menu followed the theme of keeping it simple, only 7-8 main options and all sounding great. I went with the pan fried trout. It was perfectly executed with beautiful crispy skin. On the drinks menu they didn't have tomato juice, but they made it happen which was great. At the end of the meal I tested out their new payment option (PandaPay) where you can pay for your meal from your mobile. I just had to ask the waiter for the table number, download the PandaPay App and then all was very simple and quick from there. What sums up the Garrison for me is "simpleness" from ordering to food to payment. Simpleness is great when it is done right! :) read more

The Garrison - Trout main - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Haven't eaten all day and craved for something filling so we ended up going for Sunday roast. We both opted for the pork loin with cracklin, bramley apple sauce, roots vegetables and roast potatoes. The meat was tender and the crackling was crispy as I like. The roots vegetables were quite nice. The potatoes were a bit dry and the gravy a bit salty but not to a point to taint the dish read more

The Garrison - Roast pork loin - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

It was a lazy sunday today and didn't feel like making a trek to someplace far from home, so decided to hop into here on a last minute whim. Now I'm still new to London and learning and exploring the city, but I was greatly impressed with this gastropub. I was really hoping to get a late breakfast, but sadly that ends at 11:30am. I opted in for the tuna steak, a bloody mary, and a cappucino for take away. Everything hit the spot even the bread with butter! Everything was just super tasty that I took the bread and soaked up the sauces from the tuna steak dish. If there was any complaint it would be that it was definitely a pretty expensive lunch. It's a shame they don't open earlier in the morning Mon-Fri, otherwise I'd hop in for a coffee during my morning walk to work. read more

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Cute little restaurant on Bermondsey St... This area is developping into a very trendy neighbourhood with lots of little places like this opening around... Whats happened ? I remember a time when Tesco wouldnt deliver in Bermondsey because they'd get mugged all the time! Anyhow, this is a good change! Decor and vibe is cute, lovely little wooden tables, cute china for the tea... Brekkie was good - eggs florentine were tasty, porridge outrageously generous. Variety of interested freshly made juices and smoothies... All that as a reasonable price. read more

The Garrison - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

We were visiting London and decided to go here Bc the reviews from Yelp! Best decision ever! The place was full, so we had to wait in the bar for a while, but the bartender was great! The food is deliciousssss! We are definitely going back if we visit London again! read more

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Something must be good here. It's certainly not the service. And I never got to try their food. After walking 20 minutes out of my way, I arrived to a packed house. A waitress told some of us to go downstairs where there was additional seating. After waiting 15 minutes with no service, I went upstairs only to be informed that they do no do table service downstairs. I gathered my things and left. Will not be back. read more

Probably one of the best the restaurants in the area - great food, good selection of wines. Good for couples and groups, though generally need to book in advance. Friendly staff who are there when you need them, and inconspicuous when you don't. Definitely come again read more

The Garrison - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Super good place for food people that still hits the spot for pub food. Shared fantastic fish and chips and sole. Got a side of the spring greens which consisted of fresh green beans, asparagus, and squash. Everything was super generous and well prepared. It was really fun watching the kitchen from the teal bar seats we were seated at. Would have done dessert if I had any room left. Also, super cute inside. read more

I'm wary when I see the term "shabby-chic" pop up on Gumtree. It often is not-so-secret-code for "old, small, smelly and run down." Question: can a restaurant pull off shabby chic in an elegant mouth watering manner rather than filling your mental chops with visions of cobwebs and moth balls? Answer: Yes. If you're at the Garrison. Sister (or perhaps granny) to Village East, the acclaimed restaurant just down the road, this gastropub serves up innovative, fresh, and local food combos like it's going out of style... but leave that award to their decor, instead. Everything is so well thought out from the small bar where internet types square up with their macs aglow, to the small chalkboard menu boasting daily specials. Truly, I could not have been happier or more comfortable with the airy ambiance -- it's the type of place that you'll want to bring every visitor that comes to London. It's a reason to be thankful you live here. And then there was the food... oh the fooooood. Each dish was absolutely incredible, from the risotto to the gnocchi to the cod special. Unfortunately, we were in the embarrassing conundrum of being in such a hurry that we weren't able to truly experience any of it. We sat, we scarfed, we paid, we ran. It was about 30 minutes door to door. But not to worry, I will certainly be back. Immediately, if not sooner. The Garrison is worth going out of the way for. read more

Mmmmm... yeah! Mmmmm... yeah! Ah... yeah! Oh, oh, oh... yeah! This was kind of how I felt as I munched through my mushroom and pea risotto with rocket and parmesan. It was that good. My dining buddies also let out the occasional groan of satisfaction as they devoured their gnoochi and cod main meals. The Garrison is not cheap, rolling in at around £14 on average for a main course. Yet as you walk in, you can't help but admire the opulent, decadence of the place. Backed up by a stunning gastro pub British food menu and a private cinema room, this place is a winner. The staff know they do good food and have a sexy establishment. I couldn't help but feel the service from our waitress was a little snooty, but with food this good topped of with the lovely house Chardonnay I destroyed, I will end this review in the positive way it deserves. Mmmmm... Ohhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhh! read more

Located on the quirky and trendy Bermondsey Street, The Garrison is a fantastic gastro pub which has a buzzing yet chilled and relaxed atmosphere. The layout is great as it has an almost vintage antiquey type feel with lots of random objects scattered around. The Garrison has a varied range of alcohol including beer, ciders, wines and spirits and the selection of dishes on the menu are delicious (although there isn't a huge amount of choice). I had the swordfish which was one of the best meals I have ever had. The food is the pub's main selling point so it is best to call and book in advance. There is always a trendy, arty type crowd in here and I love the vibrant atmosphere. Definitely a winner! read more

The Garrison pub is onto a winning formula. The pub itself is so inviting, friendly and fun that it makes me want to up sticks and relocate to within 10 steps of this place, so that I can call it my local. It has an airy feel, a lot of thought has been put into the decor. And the food! The food is easily a couple of steps up from standard pub fair and is grown up and inventive. The cornish crab and seared tuna are particularily good, although one of my favourite meals here was a simple fish finger sandwhich from the bar menu. What sets this place out from standard pubs is the private room and cinema in the basement which can be hired out for private parties. The cinema especially is a great idea if you have a birthday party and want a more inspired evening then just sitting around drinking (not that that isn't fun either). They can also provide food for you when you are down there, so you can really make an evening of it. read more

Yep - it's delicious but pricey. but it's good quality food caringly prepared. both times I've been have been great nights and I've certainly appreciated how kind and accomodating the waitstaff was. Great place - definitely go with a reservation (although I was luck once to get a table wtihout one!) read more

Had a very great time here last weekend with a bunch of friends. We actually had an amazing walk in the neighbourhood and the Garrison was exactly what we needed when it comes to food, drinks & service. The atmosphere is very warm, kind of the coziness of a swiss chalet, with super good taste and attention to details. We booked at 2pm and the lady was kind enough to make sure our table was ready and free on time. Happy to say this was actually my first fish & chips since I'm here...and it was something special. I remember those fries like it was yesterday...fabulous, and yes, I'm belgian ;) Great job guys. Like all good spots, make sure to book in advance, and if you're a bigger group, ask to privatise downstairs...! read more

On our last day in London, we came here for breakfast on a Monday morning. It was crowded with a business crew but we were still seated (which was next to a bathroom area that produced a pungent odor). When we sat, we were given menus and ordered coffee- at that point everything was off to a great start. When we placed our order, there were a few things we ordered that were no longer available (it was 8:35 AM), settling for second options, between the table we ordered two Egg & Bacon sandwiches, English breakfast and Eggs Benedict. Seeing majority of the restaurant had been served, we assumed it would be relatively normal service. Then we didn't see our waiter or food for a solid 35-40 minutes but we kept seeing staff go downstairs, grab one ingredient and then head to the kitchen (we realized these were our breakfast ingredients). During this time, we felt as though our waiter was purposefully avoiding eye contact- we had to ask for water twice and then once the food arrived it was good but nothing special and we waited for someone to come back around to ask for the check. All in all, I was pretty bummed out by this place. It had such good reviews that we thought it was going to be a great sendoff breakfast. read more

Came here on one of those pseudo dates me and my husband try and have every once in a while, you know to re-kindle the flame. It worked. It was a fancy breakfast date (milk and cereal can get boring). We were warmly greeted and because it is a small world after all, we saw the girl that works at our local pub working there! We felt right at home. Very clean feel and the brushed up wood reminds of a cottage in the woods, specially with the cold of the morning. I was hesitating between the full and proper english breakfast (£8.95) or the scotch pancakes with maple syrup and fruit conserve (£7.25) I went for the latter. No regrets, the pancakes were fluffy and buttery; the fruit conserve made it tastier. Top it up with one of their fresh juice combination try an apple, mint and pineapple combination (£4.20). To almost pay twelve pounds for breakfast, is a bit much, but consider this: it is a michelin recommended pub, greeted and treated warmly and you won't eat anything for the rest of the day. Or at least until night time comes. read more

The Garrison - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL