Excellent service and a wonderful atmosphere. For the tourist near St. Paul's Cathedral, it is…read moreyour quintessential British pub. Sandwiches are reasonably priced and quite good, the chips were also tasty. Like most pubs in Greater London, there is a selection of 4 cask ales. Adnams, Tribute, and Timothy Taylor's are available.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Fun bar to stop in and enjoy a lager. We were doing touristy things like walking over the…read moreMillennium Bridge to the New Tate and got thirsty. We sat at a table next to one that was just vacated, there was food left on the table... a feeding frenzy ensued with pigeons and gulls. I felt like Tippy Hendren in "The Birds!" We were able to escape unfeathered!!! We plan on revisiting on our next trip to London.

For complete transparency. this review is coming from a Californian tourist and most definitely not…read morea local. Because from the crowds, this place is quite popular and seemingly well liked. We've been walking all day and were quite hungry so we happened upon this location. They don't seat you, you just have to fight for...uh..I mean, snag an open table as soon as you spot one and hopefully flag down someone who can clear it since ours was filled with plates and such. We ended up having to sort-of buss our own table by moving it to another table that was vacated? I know that doesn't sound ideal but it was just what happened. Then my cousin went to the counter to order food. We mostly all just wanted Fish & Chips (we're tourists after all). I think, what was jarring for me was seeing the servers interact with some of the customers and it just gave me the impression they did not want to be there. I even saw one of the servers turn around and roll her eyes. They also forgot one of our orders, but thankfully my cousin sorted that situation out. The Fish and Chips themselves were good. I liked the crispiness, and freshness of the fish and everything was seasoned well enough for me. I even liked the mushy peas. So, food gets my approval. The experience? A little weird. The restrooms are fairly clean and I'm just glad was available.

The ambiance and history is incredible. If you come here to only get a drink and look around, this…read moreis 5/5 stars. Unfortunately, everything else was very poor. We booked in advance, but the hostess informed us our reservation had not been logged and questioned whether I had booked at all. When I showed her the confirmation, she brushed it off and sat us at a table with other patrons. Not the biggest deal but something that rarely happens to me. The food itself was underwhelming. The monkfish scampi was unremarkable, except to say they barely added any sauce on the side. The steak and kidney pie was good, if a bit doughy. But the gravy was delicious. The side of mash we got, however, was as bad as anything I've had and was clearly microwaved. If you want to get a drink or try the pie? You'll very much enjoy your experience. If you are expecting quality service and a well rounded menu, you will be sorely disappointed.

This place was listed as one of the oldest pubs in London. The history behind this restoration is…read morepretty amazing. The entrance is not in the front, you walk down the alley behind the front entrance. There are many rooms in the various levels of this pub. The steps are tricky so watch your head if you're tall. Restrooms are modern so go visit them. We found a cool seat in the front bar. The bar keep was friendly and served me a very tasty cider. Hubby loves the beers on tap. There are plenty of spaces for seats so check them out.

Love this place - super swanky, good vibes and great people…read more I had to leave to catch a flight and wanted some classic fish & chips before heading back home to New York. They knew I was in a rush and had me feed and out the door within 20 minutes. Beyond appreciative. Thank you!! I wish I had more time to enjoy it - I will definitely be returning when I'm back in London!

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

Great little place. Super fish and chips plus a good pint. Friendly service good food and nice…read moreplace. Just go there. After a few trips in tourist hell on the tube and on oxford street I needed this.

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

Tucked away you could almost miss it, but this was a really neat place to visit on our trip. You…read morereally get that old pub vibe which was what we were looking for.

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

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.