We came here for dinner last evening in hopes of getting a good meal in a cozy, warm atmosphere…read more I'm happy to report that The Scarsdale Tavern delivered on both! The dining area in the back is a bit on the smaller side, and tables are close to one another. However, it worked for this tavern in that it created a more intimate environment. The decor is what I think of as quintessentially British. My husband ordered the beef Sunday roast, while I ordered the porchetta Sunday roast. It was a lot of food, but it was exactly what we needed as our first meal after a long flight from the States. I found my porchetta to be slightly dry and it could have used just a little bit more of that brown gravy. Otherwise, everything was delicious. i loved the roasted potatoes and Yorkshire pudding, while my husband's favorite was the sweet and spicy butternut squash. Our kids got the kids' portion of fish and chips, and they made a pretty good dent. I would highly recommend checking this place out!

Staying around the corner . After the Abingdon this was a come down . Ok but - maybe an off day ?…read moreOur first couple of food choices were out . Asked for a beer list and well ya know the look . They were out of my first two choices there too . pointed to the brew tshirt the waitress was wearing - sorry we r outa that one too...it was a theme. I'm sure on the right weather day with the right server and the beers and food spot on this is a solid local - the time we visited we had none of that sadly . No big deal but a bit of a letdown disappointment ...

Walking home from a great meal at Jacuzzi on Kensington High Street to our hotel Ember Locke on…read moreCromwell Road, we were magically drawn to this delightful outdoor row of sharp looking cozy tables awaiting someone to enjoy the peaceful time between sunset and dark. Crisp navy cushioned benches with throw pillows and lit candles set the mood. We each had a lovely dessert and a cocktail. Our server was animated and engaging, we enjoyed our time here and would return again and again if we lived in the area. Such a great area !

Down the street from our rental . Hey. I gotta say . If I lived here we'd be regulars . Great place…read more. Nice service . Inviting . The bread was nice to start w . We had both the fish pie and the cod dish with some of the cauliflower side . Everything toothsomely delish . Regret not trying the vaunted toffee pudding - but so as not to have regrets will be returning - well, it Is a 3 minute walk !! - will do so soon enough . Yes, please .

This is a fun neighborhood pub with an outside seating area and a large indoor eating area with a…read morefireplace and plenty of tables. We have found that it is difficult to find a porter or stout in London, so we had to stick with Guinness, too bad. For a lighter beer, the Hoegarden isn't bad. They do have a good menu with burgers and pizza, but I decided on the homecooked pie with sweet potato, spinach and goat's cheese. It was served on a layer of green peas and mashed potatoes with a side of delicious onion gravy. The service was great. We got our food quickly and the bartender let us sample a few beers.

The environment was lovely. The food and drinks were on point. My husband said it was the best…read morefish and chips he had in all of the places we tried. Lost a star because after one round of drinks, our server disappeared and I had to locate him to ultimately get the check.

The brunch was going great...almost a 5 star review until the server behind up dropped an entire…read moreplate of food on my partners back. Ive never had an experience where someone does something like that yet nobody apologized or made sure anybody was ok. They continued about brunch like nothing happened. Theres food and stains all over his coat, shoes and jacket. Maybe its a British thing to be nonchalant when you have an accident but that totally ruined the experience.

After reading the yelp reviews I decided to give Dirty Bones a go and I'm glad I did. The place is…read morevery throw back in the sense it has old school 90s rap playing for music and a New York City vibe to it. I was sat immediately and chatted with a few of the waitresses who worked there to see what they liked and what was popular. I ended up going for the Mac Daddy I believe it was called. I also opted for the lamb fries and thank god I did!!! I have to say those were possibly the best fries I've ever had in my life. They are covered in a jalapeño sauce that isn't too spicy, but has excellent flavor. The fries basket was also covered in red peppers and a lot of lamb. Seriously, the fries were divine. The burger was also good, but I'd recommend you ask for it cooked well...there was a lot of pink left in the middle of it (a little too much for my liking). I had a few beers that hit the spot as well. This place has great food and excellent service, I highly recommend it!

What an amazing place! There are theatrics, cocktails, ambience and, of course, Detective Mitch! We…read morehad so much fun at the Evans & Peel Detective Agency from the minute we rang the bell to the photos taken at the end as we left. We found this speakeasy on Yelp and didn't have reservations but got in anyways. The entry door is very subtle and once inside you need to plead your case to gain entry. Your case would be a mystery you are working to solve. We had a lot of fun with this part and our improv skills were put to the test. After being allowed through the secret entrance, you enter a 1930's prohibition style well decorated bar. All the staff are dressed the part and act the part. The drinks are in a casebook style booklet and have handwritten descriptions of the choices. We each had a couple of the drinks and really enjoyed them. The staff even comes around and mingles with you if you want. Most of the talk is the acting about your case or the general conversations of the Prohibition era. We really had fun here and were laughing a lot and found the experience very stimulating. I highly recommend going here when in London. It is a super fun experience.

Quirky and fun and the cocktails were excellent. Great staff. I recommend making a reservation.read more

Passed GMK while wandering around South Kensington one rainy morning...saw the banner or sign…read moreadvertising best burger in London, and laughed to myself thinking "yea, a guy from Texas not buying this line"...but I was intrigued. Place is small, and has a cool Kensington urban look. Dropped back by few evenings later, ordered, and can only say WOW! Meat has amazing flavor and creatively prepared, bun fresh and also amazing, and the toppings were unique and...well...you know the drill, amazing! Onion rings were top notch, and the service was friendly and attentive. Seems that London can be a bit hit and miss when you stray from the standards...but GMK is a definite hit, and well worth searching out! Now if I can just find the pic of the burger...or did I eat it too quickly?

My family and I really enjoyed eating here. The burgers were good! And perfect size. I also really…read moreliked the fizzy drinks and free refill. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

I visited the restaurant with my daughter for having dinner. We both had the spareribs with chips,…read morecoleslaw, and cokes The service was fast and friendly, and we got a quiet booth in the back. My first impression of the meal was the it was great, but I found the meat a bit dry the end of the scale. But the sauce however was Great! The accompanying chips were very shortened , looked like leftovers. Not happy about them. The coleslaw was sweet and good, potion size for dwarfs!! An automatic service charge of 12,5% is added to the bill

Terrible, terrible, terrible…read more We went here for 4th of July, which was a Monday this year. So great, Sticky Fingers advertises half off mains on a Monday. Ah, but there's small print - 'up to'... I only noticed one thing that was actually half price, which was their most basic burger. The restaurant was all decked out in stars & stripes which was nice. We also saw online that if you wear a piece of striped clothing and a piece of starry clothing that you get a free sundae. Score. I wore a stripy top and my starry Converse - which hurt my feet but free ice cream. They had a little specials menu, which was 3 4th of July American burgers (none of which had any of the 'up to 50% off' and a £5 mini sundae. The restaurant was impossibly loud; it was only a quarter full but we couldn't hear the server, or speak to each other without shouting. Even the waitress said it was ridiculous. So while I wanted the specials burgers, it was a matter of principle that I had to get something with a discount. So I ordered jalapeno poppers to share, and a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. The jalapenos came out and are really awful. They weren't cooked enough and were impossibly hot, and the batter didn't taste of anything. It doesn't come with any sort of dip (I asked and they offered to bring me some mayo...) I didn't think there was a jalapeno popper made that I didn't like. Now I know better. So my burger comes out and it's tiny. It's about the thickness of a Five Guys patty and served well-done. For a £14ish burger (about £10 with the discount) it was paltry. The bacon was fatty and limp so I pulled that off. My onion rings tasted okay but weren't cooked. The taste of the actual burger was decent, with a nice crust on it, but it wasn't good overall. Throughout the service was non-existent. It's like we weren't even there. So finally they come to collect our plates and bring us the dessert menu. We had a look as we were both still hungry (we left most of our burgers) but nothing was exciting so decided to just get my free sundae. The waitress comes back and I say we don't want anything off the menu, but I'm wearing my stars and stripes so I believe I get a free sundae (and I proceed to draw her attention to my shoes). She nods and smiles and off she goes. Spoiler alert - the sundae never comes. After waiting there with nothing on the table for 15 minutes, we asked for the cheque. With the discount, for our poppers, 2 burgers, and 2 cokes the bill was £35 - extortionate. But wait, £5 of that is service charge! We left cash for the amount less the service charge and went home and ordered a pizza. tl;dr - Avoid. Overpriced poor version of Hard Rock.

Good Friday was So Good! Especially spending it with friends @ the Devonshire!…read more Guinness anyone! Great Service anyone! Lively atmosphere filled with cheer! Devonshire your stop while in this neck of the woods.

The Buffalo Cauliflower is divine; the decor, ambience, and the rest of the menu choices are great…read more The service is a bit unpredictable, but the overall establishment is definitely worth the visit!

Went in around 5:15pfor a drink and to split fish & chips as a lighter dinner to share. Service was…read morequick and efficient, drinks were delivered promptly, and food came out quickly and hot as well. The atmosphere is relaxed, but there was a bit of competition for tables around 6pm, with some less than courteous guests grabbing a table when others were waiting first without checking in with the server on staff. If there are plenty of tables, it may not be an issue to simply take a seat, however, if tables are in short supply- best to check and make sure no one else is waiting first before grabbing the next available table. Otherwise it's a lovely atmosphere and a relaxed setting for an evening meal or gathering with company.

Food: reasonable portions with lots of options and family friendly but typical London tourist…read morepricing (generally expensive for what you get). Service: friendly and professional, accommodating and used to tourist crowds. They are very patient and take the time to explain if you have any questions. Ambiance: cute and convenient. It is very much catered to tourists so you won't find a "local, usual pub crowd" but it's serviceable for an easy, no fuss meal.

Meh. As an American missing home, I thought I'd give this place a try since it received generally…read morepositive reviews for its burgers. I wasn't impressed. I ordered the basic cheeseburger and I don't think the meat was of particularly high-quality. Also, it was cold. I also ordered their limited time only roasty tater tots. When I went to pick them up, however, they had run out of tots, and so they gave me a pile of french fries that I could dip in the gravy. Not exactly the same thing, but I thought I'd give it a shot. The fries were cold, so it didn't really much matter. The gravy was also cold. The gravy would probably be good if it were served at room temperature let alone hot. Food temperature and quality aside, the right thing to do would have been to refund the cost of the tots, not try to substitute fries without my agreement. If I had the chance to do it over, I'd skip this place.

After 11 days in Italy we found ourselves craving something besides pasta. We needed something…read moreother than pizza. We needed a burger. Enter Byron's. Located right across the street from the Gloucester Road station it's really easy to find. And around 12:30 on a Sunday there were plenty of seats. Byron's is modern, yet comfortable. Staff is friendly and they make up a mean burger. Both the Hubs and I ordered the BYRON Burger - with bacon, cheddar, shredded iceberg, tomato, red onion and Byron sauce. At £9.25 the dish doesn't come with fries which is a bit of a bummer, and in turn a bit expensive. But we made sure to add a couple sides to try. The fries (£2.95) were mighty tasty. The order come in a nice size bowl that's easy to share. We also ordered up the courgette fries (fried zucchini sticks) (£3.25). I didn't love these...I guess I'd rather just stick to fresh/crisp zucchini instead of fried. Hubs liked them though. We ended with milkshakes to go. Yum. We spent about £32 ($55) on two burgers, two sides and two shakes. Which, generally, is a bit expensive for us but overall - Byron's a really good meal. Burger was seasoned nicely and cooked as asked. Soft bun. And I'm usually not fan of "secret sauces" but this one is really tasty, don't go without it.