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    The Surprise

    3.8 (12 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    The cutest pub and restaurant in a charming area of London. Loved the fish and chips! The servers were kind and attentive!

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    One of my favourite local pubs, always has fantastic service and food. One of the best places to spend a cosy Sunday!

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    The Queens Arms - Pink grapefruit spritz

    The Queens Arms

    4.5(280 reviews)
    1.1 miVictoria
    ££

    Visited The Queens Arms while in the area. Best pub experience! I think you have to get there early…read moreif you are coming for dinner or you have to reserve your table. I'm not sure on that, it's just something I thought we caught on to before we left and there started to be RESERVED tents going on the tables. We went and had Scotch Egg, Calamari, Arancini, fish & chips and STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING. Oh. My. Goodness! First the Scotch Egg. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer but it was....ok. It was a little plain. A little tasteless. They could have thrown a few spices into the meat, just a little something. To say that we've made better at home wouldn't be far out. But still good. The calamari was cooked just right. It's what you expect out of a calamari appetizer. Was it the best you'll ever have? Not really. Worth the price? Add it to your appetizer list! The rice balls, which is arancini is, were good. Add a little salt to the top and they were, also, as you'd expect. The fish & chips were exactly as we were hoping when visiting an English Pub for fish & chips. The fish was perfectly cooked, the coating was fabulous, and of course the chips were a perfect compliment to the fish. A great fish & chips experience. The star of the show was the Sticky Toffee Pudding. What a treat! Granted I've nothing to compare it to, this was my first time having it, but whether I've had it before or not THIS was perfection. Perfect texture, the flavour was amazing, the caramel drizzle was perfectly proportioned, and the little bit of ice cream on the side was just perfect. I would go back here simply on this dessert alone. As for the drinks, because, you know, it's a pub....I couldn't say. I don't drink alcohol but my Diet Coke was great! Fresh bottle! ....I suppose I could have gotten a non-alcoholic beer. Wait....did they have non-alcoholic beer there? SOMEONE FIND OUT IF THEY HAVE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER THERE. The atmosphere was great. I can see how it would be perfect in the evening and on into the night. Very welcoming with a great looking bar.

    Food is always superb. Its best to make reservations because it is a busy place every time we have…read morebeen.

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    Blue Boar - spring menu

    Blue Boar

    3.5(108 reviews)
    1.6 miWestminster, St James's
    ££

    The food was very well prepared and the Fish n Chips were huge! (See picture) the Sweet Old…read moreFashioned was very good. The Atmosphere was nice, quiet and cozy!!! The service was good but we had to wait a long time to get out the attention of the staff to get our check. Now we were all about the laidback and chill environment but a little jet lag makes an old fashioned go down easy ....so relaxed - all you want to do, is put on PJs and enjoy the chilly evening. Food = 4.5 stars Atmosphere = 4.5 stars Service = 3.5 stars I am sure they are great on other days...just not on our Monday.

    The decor is clean, modern, and elegant. The dining area and bar are bright and well appointed. The…read morehost was polite but unaccompanied. We had to ask for and suggest alternatives to his seating placement when he said everything was full even if we waited. We suggested the bar. He acquiesced. Our drink orders were taken quickly and delivered expeditiously. That did not follow with our food. We ordered the asparagus appetizer which took 12+ minutes to receive. The asparagus were old and tough. The accompanying sauce was flavorless. We waited for our entrees for another 20+ minutes, far longer than the patrons around us. No one made note of the delay or acknowledged it which was disappointing. Just as we were about to ask, our entrees arrived. They were fine, nothing special.

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    The Chelsea Pig

    The Chelsea Pig

    4.0(33 reviews)
    0.4 miChelsea
    ££

    What a cheeky little candlelit dream at The Pig's Ear in Chelsea! We enjoyed an intimate evening…read morewith my closest friends, sharing plates like we owned the place--steak that melted in the mouth, crispy lamb croquettes, and plenty more delicious bites, all washed down with rich red wine. Dessert? Let's just say we didn't hold back and it was worth every indulgent spoonful. The Camelot-inspired ambience with that soft candlelight had us feeling properly spoiled and a little bit naughty. Carlos was an absolute gem of a server--warm, fun, and on point--while Mark at the bar kept the cocktails flowing perfectly. Such a charming, tasty night. Already planning our return... with even bigger appetites Highly recommend!

    A classic and perfectly type cast English pub. Could be used as a scene for a television show or…read morea movie. Some quirky decorative elements. The deep sea diver at the entrance is unique. The 4 big and matching chandeliers in the room give an air of elegance. The food is yeoman good enough. Bambie enjoyed her fish & chips. My pork was delicious and cooked perfectly. Service folks are engaging, happy and keep the experience fun. Food & drink prices are typical Chelsea establishment high. We ate here the week of the Chelsea flower show. The featured four course menu was priced at 90 quid per person. I passed on that offer. Located on a quiet residential street. If you are driving, you may even find a parking spot (no guarantees). Is this place remarkably better than most well run pubs? IMHO, not particularly. But, I'm an old curmudgeon, it's probable that your happiness here will surpass mine.

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