The Vibe: The atmosphere is a perfect blend of modern and…read morecozy. The lighting is warm, and the background music is subtle enough to allow for easy conversation--ideal for a quiet dinner. The Food: I ordered the [Dish Name, e.g., Grilled Sea Bass]. It was cooked to perfection--moist on the inside with a crisp skin. The flavors were balanced, though the portion size was a bit smaller than expected for the price. The Service: The staff was attentive without being intrusive. You can tell they take pride in their work, which gives the place an authentic feel rather than a corporate, "robotic" vibe.

Really cool pub with lots of history. Bar staff was very friendly and explained lots about the pub.read more

This place is so nice, well preserved and the servers were so nice and welcoming. The food was…read moredelicious. It was my first time visiting London and this was a highlight.

Wanted to have a British meal for our last meal in England so found this place near our hotel…read more Turned out to be pretty good! The service was incredibly friendly and communicated well. The inside of the place looks beautiful and felt like it had a lot of history. Tried the chicken pie and thought it was pretty good. Probably the beef ones are better. The veggies and gravy that came with it were good too. Absolutely loved the halloumi fries, highly recommend those! Overall recommend for a decent British pub in the area.

Cool pub tucked away in a quiet corner. Excellent pours love the cask ales and bitter brews…read more Food is excellent, start with calamari, chips and sausage rolls. Superb selection of meat pies! Some of the best in London. Stephen and Mila are awesome, highly recommend!!

This is a nice hidden gem of a restaurant off Bow Lane in London. It was previously the mayor of…read moreLondon's house which has been converted into a restaurant and pub. We went on a busy weeknight and didn't have reservations, but they were able to find seating in one of the back rooms. Spouse had the traditional fish and chips. The fish was lightly breaded and not greasy, which can happen a lot with this dish. The chips were crunchy and hot and delicious. I had the steak and ale pie with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. The flavor of the filling was very good. You could definitely taste the ale. The carrots were a bit on the lukewarm side. Like most places near the London financial district, when this place fills up, it can get quite noisy. However, it never felt uncomfortably so and we really enjoyed our experience here.

Charming old historic pub with a great selection of beer, liquor, and wines. We were greeted…read morepromptly as we arrived and at noon, plenty of seating still available, but quickly finished by 12:30-12:45pm. We chose to eat and drink in the downstairs bar which required ordering at the bar. We opted for a couple of beers and the beef and ale meat pie. The pie had a nice exterior that held all the ingredients inside quite well. The beef was tender and the ale gravy was delicious. The pie came with mashed potatoes and carrots. Everything was really tasty. Great pub to hang out in.

I wanted a British pub experience, and I got that experience here! I loved the festive atmosphere…read moreor the first floor and the calm, homey vibe of the historic Christopher Wren dining room upstairs. My shepherd's pie was tasty pub grub. I enjoyed every single bite. The lamb was fork tender. My wife loved her steak ale pie. She said it tasted like her grandmother's! This historic upstairs made for a great setting for our first dinner in London!

A year after my visit to this pub, I think about it still. The staff was lovely and helpful and the…read morefood was incredible. The fish and chips were hot and crispy and not greasy. The draft aspall was cold and crisp. The only downside were the nearby seagulls trying to steal the chips off my plate. Plenty of inside seating if you don't want to risk losing your chips to the gulls though. Location was great, nearby to the Tate Modern, Globe Theater, and even walked from here to Borough Market. I would not hesitate to visit here my next time in town.

Hands down the best fish and chips we had during this trip (and quite possibly compared to other…read moretrips to London before). Granted we didn't run a train on all chippies in London-town, but the haddock here was DELICIOUS. The crust was perfectly crunchy without being greasy, and the insides were moist and tender. The triple cooked chips were outstanding too. The mushy peas were more aldente than most shops, but very good. And for the first time for us, given artisan malt vinegar when we asked for it. If you're in the area, give this place a shot, it's GREAT (and you just can't beat the views).

One of my favorite things is visiting an historic pub. The Cheshire Cheese has been around forever…read moreand was even rebuilt in 1667 after the Great London Fire. When one of our running club members suggested we head here to have some pints a few days before the London Marathon this was a no brainer - we had to hit it up. Loved the vibe, architecture, and old world look, so much to view inside, artifacts and paintings, nooks to sit at over conversation, a nice assortment of British beers, and a truly cool historic atmosphere to take in. Tasty fish and chips too. Reasonable prices for a place considered touristy. History? Charles DIckens used to come here. Loved it.

Cool pub dating back to 1300s?…read more Fish and chips were great. Price was okay given its a popular and historic spot. Beer was excellent and prices reasonable Only complaint was the dining area was extremely quiet on a Friday afternoon. A little strange for a pub

Fun interior, nice outdoor area, very good burgers and fries and good prices. Great for groups.read more

My son and I were visiting from the U.S. and we looked for quirky pubs for dinner. This place fit…read morethe bill. You could spend a month looking at all of the photos, stickers, and items on the wall. We sat outside since the weather was nice. Despite having to sit near a guy who had to make sure all of London could hear him, it was great. We both got a couple of beers and I got the Lord Nelson, a burger with with bacon and egg. It was really good, but impossible to eat like a hamburger. Service was great!

After visiting Shakespeare's Globe across the Thames River, I was rushing to the airport and…read morespotted this place near St. Paul's church after crossing Millennium Bridge. Given the location, I knew it was probably a tourist trap and I wish to avoid those usually but had no time so stopped in on a Monday afternoon for lunch. I'm so glad I did! I was in London only briefly and had yet to try proper fish and chips and I was definitely WOW'd. I've only had this in America, and this was definitely better than anything I've ever had. When it arrived on my table, I could feel the heat from the plate -- that's how scalding hot and fresh it was, and I loved that! The cod was absolutely massive, a thick portion of fish deep fried with the skin on within an incredibly crunchy beer batter. There were pieces of bone in it, but no bother, this only made it seem more fresh. The chips (thick cut fries) were perfectly crispy and both the fish and chips were insanely delicious with a bit of salt and malt vinegar (which I had to request by walking up to the bar). The dish came with a tartar sauce and ketchup, but tasted way better with the salt and vin. I absolutely love that the fish and chips also came with mushy peas, whereas most pubs only give you fish and chips alone. The dish was also very well priced at 9.95 GBP, and I was able to use my credit card, rounded up to 10 GBP because they have a 10 GBP minimum for using cards. I appreciate that this restaurant had free wi-fi, which I found out by asking my waiter, who quickly provided the secret code for me to use. In America you would never ask your server for this but I noticed that nearly every hotel and restaurant I visited during my 11-day tour of Europe offered wi-fi. Good on them, because how else would I check in to a restaurant on Yelp and shower them with praise and circulate promotional foodie photos on Instagram? During a weekday, many workers nearby flood this place to grab a pint during lunch....now, why don't I work in London? I would give this place five stars based on the food alone, but I am giving it four because I wished the service had been more attentive, as I had to go up to the bar to get malt vinegar and also to ask to pay my bill. I understand service in Europe is more laissez-faire than in America, but since this is a tourist spot I would have liked to be checked on by the staff at least once during my meal, and certainly to be presented with the bill. Note: They also serve Sunday roast dinner for 9.95 GBP on Sundays

Great location, great specials and great service. This is a solid pub that seems to attract a good…read morecrowd. Being from the states I am not as familiar with all the UK brands --- but they seem to offer a wide variety of beers (lots on tap) and cocktails. TIP: I recommend hitting this place before 5:30 on the weekdays as the happy hour crowd fills this join up.

Great Pub for a pint! Cocktails are alright but very…read morerefreshing for a hot day. The service is excellent--bartenders are always friendly and speedy with the drinks. The ambiance is cozy especially in the winter--summer ambiance is okay--garden could be a little bigger but overall the vibes are good and definitely a great place for a relaxing time

One the oldest pubs in London. 1 of the best and coziest pubs I've ever been to. A must when in…read moreLondon. 2nd time around and will make it here on every trip to the UK.

We had passed this pub several times, as it is located on a common route to the hotel we were…read morestaying in, and we wanted to have our first London pub experience, so try it, we did. We arrived just after the work day, and the crowd was buzzing just outside. We did the self-seating option indoors, and sat down to a great view of the Thames river, as we pondered our meal choices from the menu. The location is just great. For a leadoff drink, I had to go with the house cask ale, which was the Fuller's ESB, a drink I've been enjoying since the 1990's, and it delivered as expected. I went with an order of Sausages with mashed potatoes and peas...it doesn't get much more classic than that, and I was happy with it, especially with the quantity (3 sausages!). Wifey was on the hunt for a meat pie, and she went with the Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie, which I can report was wholeheartedly approved. One of the better pies we've had on the overall trip, and the best we had at a pub location. The overall vibe of this pub is exactly as you might picture it, and we weren't disappointed with any aspect. Service, though not overly patient (hey - they were busy), was competent and pleasant. Cheers!

Great pub in the City of London. Found it while walking near the River front after crossing north…read moreover London Bridge. Casks, drafts, lots of seating - both indoor and outdoor. They had billiards and some other entertainment. Quick service.