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The Punch Tavern

4.0 (52 reviews)
ModerateBritish
Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Chicken mushroom pie with mash
Fred K.

Great local pub stones throw away from Hyatt Blackfriars where I was staying. We liked the food very much we came back here twice. Fish and chips, chicken and mushroom pie, and wings were great. The bartender and wait staff were very friendly and this pub closes late, unlike the other pubs nearby. Saturday night though the music was pumping loud and lots of more of the younger crowd filled up. Be careful not sitting in the reserved seats, as they will ask you to move to another table. And also not much seating in this pub either.

Christopher F.

We loved stopping in for a quick drink and conversation. The bar staff was very kind and the surroundings are very nice. We didn't have food but will on our next visit.

Daily pie - chicken and ham
Cathy S.

After a bit of a rocky start- there was no one working in sight and no sign. We sat ourselves as there were menus on the tables and others sitting. My children and I picked menu items as a waitress emerged serving other tables but clearly ignoring us. After about 15- 20 minutes of this and other tables after us getting served, I asked the waitress if I should be ordering from the bar (bar tender came and went quite a lot) and was told no but I was not seated by her. Please note all the people after us also sat themselves but maybe received service bc they were English? Anyway, I simply asked her if I had made a mistake of some sort, could she not have just explained it to me? I gathered my things and offered to leave as clearly we were not being treated as the others to which she quickly changed her tune and attitude. I can never understand why people do this type of thing. If there is an issue or a mistake just let me know, passive aggressive behavior just isn't productive. Anyway, the food was excellent. And we only popped in here because it was by our hotel and we were on our way out. Our service was good after my exchange with the waitress.maybe she was just having a bad day.

Alicia C.

Fish & chips enough said. That's what I came for. That's what I left happy about. Well, I also think the drinks and classic and beautiful pub atmosphere helped. Nonetheless, I was so happy with the fish and chips and would recommend it to anyone who wants a classic but done expertly!

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Ryan C.

Great atmosphere with good selection of beer. Service was good for a pub setting and they had lots of knowledge around beer and gin.

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Nataly A.

This place was extremely nice, the staff was amazing. Definitely recommend for people to try.

Table for 3
Dorothy G.

Our first meal in London and it was delicious! The steak pie, the duck croquettes, the scotched egg, the burgers...all outstanding. Go for the drink specials as their gin offering are yummy. The wine list was diverse, and everything was a delight. The general manager and our server were so friendly and attentive. We felt so welcomed and returned for dinner the next night!

Steak meat pie!
Jeff H.

Their award winning meat pies are something to write home about. The place can be crowded after work. It was worth the wait for a table. My first experience coming here for dinner after a few drinks at another bar. My co-workers all order their meat pie and I ordered their fish and chips. Then the next night, I came back by myself to experience a meat pie. I regretted ordering the fish and chips the first night. Their meat pies are much better.

Cynthia R.

Fantastic! Super friendly staff. The flatiron steak was perfectly cooked and the fish and chips were excellent! And to finish up... Sticky toffee pudding! Yummy!

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Fun little pub in the heart of London. Great service and drinks. Food came up piping hot and tasty. Great classic pub experience!

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Stopped in for a few drinks yesterday afternoon. My wife ordered an Aperol Spritz and I had a gin and tonic. Great place and Great service!

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The BEST Fish and Chips we've EVER had! Don't miss it. Sticky pudding was awesome too!!

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Menu says kitchen open until 10 but when I showed up at 930 they said the kitchen was closed.

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The atmosphere, service, food, and drinks... all are fantastic! DO get the Sunday roast if available. It was delicious. Highly recommend.

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