We made a reservation for Sunday roast at P&B. To be honest, it was like Thanksgiving on a plate…read more We ordered the 45 day aged steak. It was tender and delicious. The potato's looked better than they tasted (overrated). What tasted the best in my opinion was the sautéed leeks and parsnips and carrots. The bread was like a fried donut, eh. The Scottish eggs are decent. The ambiance was cool n trendy. Music was on point. We enjoyed our night here.

Vibe: 8/10 Service: 8/10…read moreValue: 6/10 Pork snacklins: 6/10 Sirloin roast: 8.5/10 Roast cod: 7.5/10 Chocolate mousse: 7/10 Overall: 7.29/10 (3.64/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical]

The Indian food in this pub was amazing. The chicken tiki is not to be missed. Probably one of the…read morebest surprises of pubs in the area.

I decided to come by here on my recent whirlwind 3 night trip to London in December, just because…read morethey had a vegetarian (and, sometimes) vegan option for their Sunday roast dinners. I was a little confused by their ordering process, not realizing that you had to go up to the bar to place your food orders, which the waitstaff will then bring to your table. Being a bar and all, they had an impressive selection of beers and ciders, and, if I can recall correctly, at least 5 different types of roasts available for dinner. I opted for their vegetarian roast, which consisted of some sort of soy and carrot mixture. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect a Sunday roast to be, but after getting my food, I immediately realized that it was like a Thanksgiving day meal back home in the states. I had roasted potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce with my veggie roast, which are pretty standard to a Thanksgiving day meal. The Yorkshire puddings, however, was what made it distinctly English. It's a bit out of the way from Central London, but I think this place is worth visiting if you're hankering for some sort of Sunday roast. Fun, friendly staff in a divey kind of bar setting. Prices were also reasonable and the portions were huge. All the right components for a good meal and dining experience, if you ask me.

Tried to eat here on May 5th and made a reservation for four. Two people in our group arrived a few…read moreminutes before us and were seated. When my boyfriend and I arrived, we were IDed and informed the pub is 21+. My boyfriend was denied entry 3 days before his 21st birthday. We confirmed on the website beforehand the restaurant was only 21+ on Saturdays, May 5 was a Friday. The bouncer told us the policy was "discretionary," more like discriminatory. One of the woman in our party, also 20, was allowed entry minutes before us. The bouncer checked her ID and allowed her in. When they saw my boyfriend (who was completely sober) they denied us service for no real reason. They screwed up our plans and lost our business. Our friends left and we had to make last minute arrangements on a busy Friday night. Very disappointing.

We went to try the Sunday roast. Ordered the lamb roast, was ok. We didn't enjoy the whole…read moreexperience due to the service, that it was correct but you could notice that they were annoyed while working. I don't expect the service to be really joyful but for that price I'm expecting someone that can tell me a recommendation without an attitude. Maybe if you try the pub in a "less busy" day, they'll be in the mood, but I think there are plenty of options in Stoke Newington to go instead.

My family and I came here for Christmas Eve dinner and it was a great experience! The food was…read moredelicious although there were not many options for the main course. My sister had made a reservation but I can see how this restaurant gets busy - especially for big events. I hear they host large weddings often. The atmosphere was cozy and the staff was very friendly. They had a wide selection of beers and wines. The best part of the meal was the dessert afterwards. We ordered 5 different puddings to share and they were all amazing. I liked that it was in a quiet neighborhood but could see how some people may not stumble upon it since it is not on the main Church Street where most of the other pubs are in the area. Overall, it was the perfect meal to put us all in the Christmas spirit!

The Londesborough has some really good drinks available, pretty good food and nicely done…read moreinteriors. However, for a local pub on the inner lanes of Stoke Newington, its pretty pricey. Admittedly its on one of the prettier streets of the northern suburbs, but its not quite in the West End, is it?! The food is pretty good though, even on the pricey side. Some of the cocktails are good too, and you can chill out to DJ music on Friday and Saturday. The yummy mummys that take over Stoke Newington have adapted this pub as a local hangout on Sundays - why only Sunday?! So although the Sunday roast is good, its best to carry earplugs to protect your hearing and enjoy your meal. If you choose the right time to visit however, you will find a great atmosphere, especially during the late evening on the weekend.

No signs outside that would suggest to passerbys this is a pub... not only a pub but a new go to…read morebeer destination in the Stoke Newington area. This is a locals joint, though very welcoming with a very cosy vibe. There's a curation of craft ales and a huge range of draught beers at the bar. On our visit recently, they had mulled wine and mulled cider, both great as the weather is cold outside, and festive for the season. Camden on draught was a good go to, and the gastropub menu serving Modern European cuisine is a hit. The cheese plate and quinoa salad were a great snack with our beers. Breathing a new lease on life into what was once an old boozer Jan's bar, The Axe is a great place to grab a pint and hangout with friends while not damaging your wallet too much.

It is a bit of a haul from the tube, but the Hemingway is an amazing spot that I will return to on…read morefuture London visits. I came here for the Beef Wellington for two, which is a hell of a deal and was completely excellent. We started with a scotch egg, which was also terrific, but perhaps too filling, as there was still a lot of food to come. However, since the beef takes 40 minutes to come out, we had some recovery time. Terrific staff that moved us when the party at the next table was getting a little rowdy. I appreciated their proactive solution.

We had a great Sunday meal at The Hemingway. The Sunday roast and fish & chips were delicious!read more

Lovely pub. Great for a chilled out drink with a couple of mates as it has a relaxed vibe and…read moreplenty of seating available. The open kitchen instantly attracted me as you can watch an endless parade of goodies on their way to food heaven. So when I arrived, I had great expectations for the Snooty fox Sunday roast, unfortunately this meal looked better than it tasted. I had 'the full Biffter', a Sunday lunch with a slice of everything. I found the meat to be a bit bland but plentiful although extremely fatty. It would have been nice to have more veg to balance it out (you only get one roast potato and one Yorkshire pudding to accompany a small square of cauliflower cheese and greens). Customer service on this day was also a little bit of a let down. Our server was rather brusque with us on a number of instances and when we asked for some extra horseradish sauce, brought us a half used individual portion pot from another table rather than refilling the one from our table. Luck of the draw? Maybe. But I'm not sure I'll be returning to find out.

This pub has been kind of sort of my local for a while, despite being between 15-30 minutes walk…read morefrom where I have been living the last 9 years. It is certainly the pub I have visited most often, so I am delighted that is finally a geographical local, not just a sentimental one. The beer festivals they hold every few months are the highlights from a beer point of view, but they are a reliable source of quality ale all year around. Otter Ale, a favourite of mine from Devon, is their regular ale (house ale). Their other ales are ever changing, including one specified guest which carries a 20p reduction for CAMRA members. They also serve proper cider. Keen interest in music from the pictures adorning the walls to the juke box to the, at times unusual, DJs that perform. People are occasionally foxy but never snooty at the Snooty Fox!

I have no idea what the prior incarnation of this pub was like, but the current one certainly ticks…read moreall the boxes for me: kitschy taxidermy, spectacular ceiling metalwork and chandelier, absurd art in the toilets, and one of the better Sunday roasts I've had in London. Oh, and they have a television, which I probably wouldn't have noticed except for the fact that Murray/Federer match was on and everyone was enthralled. On one hand, my lamb roast was absolutely beautiful. At about £14 (if memory serves), it was the right amount of food to be heartily satisfying. The meat was perfectly tender and kicked up a notch by the mint sauce which came with it. I also sampled some of my tablemates' horseradish sauce and was impressed by the kick - they don't mess around! Meanwhile, I made the mistake of ordering the gazpacho. I really couldn't distinguish it much from just straight-up tomato juice with some salt in it. I'm used to my gazpacho having some consistency and thickness to it. This was watery and unexciting. Even throwing all of the garnishes in (diced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers) didn't help that much. I probably shouldn't have ended my meal with this, as it was utterly underwhelming. At this point, I was far too full to consider actually enjoying a dessert, but they do offer a cheese board that caught my eye. Another time - definitely glad to have this joint as a wonderful Sunday roast alternative after climbing at The Castle!

Loved it. Great room. The Sunday roast was good. The Art was saucy. The service could have been…read morebetter. But I work in a fancy Canadian restaurant so I don't know what's expected here.

A very old style English Pub, I like the nostalgia of its old world charm. And I appreciate the…read morevariety of brew and single malt scotch. I can't think of a better way to spend an evening than with friends, good eats and a good drink to relax and destress.

The Cock Tavern is located on Mare St. in Hackney Central. It is by no means a trendy…read moreestablishment, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Hackney has a funny mix of pubs, both classy and not so classy, and both sides of the spectrum have there advantages. The advantage of a place like the Cock Tavern, is that you don't have to deal with a pretentious crowd. The place is often very quite and is a bit of a locals bar. It has a kitschy English pub interior, complete with the dark, cave like atmosphere. If it was my place, I would let as much sunlight in as possible. It is definitely an alright place to have a quite drink with a friend, but not worth going out of your way for.

My girlfriend lost her key and when we quite reasonably asked the staff for help, one of the…read moresecurity guards spoke to us very rudely. We were taken aback and decided to leave the pub straight away. A strange and rather unpleasant experience overall.

I was lucky enough to get into an Arsenal/Chelsea match at the Emirates a few days before Boxing…read moreDay, but had no such luck on Boxing Day itself so after a nice tour of the Emirates itself I came down to the Tollington on the recommendation of two different people. I was not disappointed. A proper Arsenal bar with great fans and great food. Was even bought a pint as an "out-of-town Gooner." Next time I'm in town I will definitely be here.