The food tastes like it went straight from the freezer to the grill. The burger was lifeless, lukewarm, and resembled a generic frozen patty from a fast-food chain. Save your money. read more

Great pie and the chips were worthy, yes I say the chips were worthy of a return visit. Perfection. The chicken and Fontina cheese pie was phyllo encased. Doubtful these are made here but in anyway it was delicious. The bartender told us they were new to the menu. A nice casual pub with a variety of seating and extensive draft selection. Also no shortage of smiling helpful staff. read more

Lunch was ok. I will only say it was ok as came her for roast lunch and my first & second choice (beef & then pork) were not available. I had roast chicken, good but bugger all roast veg (1 roast potato & 2 carrots, what is that about?) & the wife had the nut roast. Would I come again? Have to say that I won't go out of my way, that being said there are worse places. A middle of the road 3 stars - FYI full of red trouser brigade here, it is Chelsea after all.... Costing wise £42 for 2x roast lunch, a pint of Hells lager & a glass of Sauv Blanc, not too bad. read more

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This bar is in the heart of Chelsea on the Kings Road. Any time I've been in here it's been bustling and filled with posh punters, well it is Chelsea darling. The atmosphere is and chatty as it gets filled with people who work nearby and come for a drink or four (my friend works nearby and it's his regular) the only downside to this bar is the staff I have found them a bit rude on so many occasions and there is always a huge wait at the bar. The upside is they serve olives which is a welcome change from crisps if you are feeling peckish. They also have a bar menu. read more

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My favourite pub in England!! There's velvet curtains, couches, mismatched chairs, random tables, wooden walls, armchairs... The music is only loud enough to be heard properly. You can still speak, no need to lean in or anything. In the winter, they serve mulled wine, which is YUM! We had the steak and ale pie and the bangers & mash. SO good!!! For a pub it's not super cheap (Bangers and mash for £7 on a saturday night) but the food is well served, amazingly cooked and OMG-good! Like I said. My favourite pub! I wish I could eat dinner there every single day. It'd be lovely. Also, we had the mixed dessert plate (£5) to try out 3 desserts. We should've gone straight for the brownie (£3.50). It was divine. Warm, moist, chocolatey... everything a brownie should be. I'm salivating just remembering it!! Overall, I would highly recommend this pub for a glass of wine with good company, in a pleasant decor. This place doesn't scream "pub", it whispers "lounge". The couches, the fairy lights, the secretive glow of the dispersed lights, the red and purple upholstery, the not-too-loud music... everything combines to make this a pub well above the rest. You see, the brews are good, the food cooked perfectly, and the desserts surprisingly decadent. That, my dears, is what makes it, for me, the best pub in england. I have yet to find this divine combination anywhere else. It will feed you, it will desalterate you, and it will give you something sweet to boot, while you're comfortably ensconced on a velvety sofa. Who could ask for anything more? read more

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The Trafalgar has really outdone itself by finding the rudest staff in London. Seriously, if there was a championship this pub would win. Last week, after waiting 40 minutes for our food to arrive my boyfriend went up to the bar to ask if there was some sort of problem with the order. Rolling his eyes as though this was a completely unreasonable request the barman reluctantly tapped away on his computer screen for two minutes before turning abruptly, shrugging and announcing 'I suppose it's coming....' No, sorry it's taking so long. No, I'll just check for you. No smile! When the food finally arrived the waitress who served us didn't even stop to break the conversation she was having with the barman. The food was half thrown down in front of us as she laughed loudly at some joke he was telling her. I honestly think I would have felt more comfortable if they had just got it all over with and snogged. As it was, I felt like some sort of sleazy observer on their first date... The Trafalgar should be a nice pub- it's got a decent bar, fairly tasty food and generally looks like it would make a great place to hang out. Sadly though, the staff here make it really uncomfortable and hard to relax. read more

Drinks: Respectable selection of wines and I do believe that Adam (the proprietor) has a personal hand in the selection. Space: Airy, well thought out and overall very good use. With is boutique theme the blend of colour and texture make for an inviting venue for a Sunday afternoon all dayer! People: Adam is personable and a jolly nice chap. Michelle (waitress) is delightful and the partons are a mixed bag of Sloanies, normal people and film producers! Food: I like a Sunday roast like the next person but when did celery become one of the vegetables that go into a roast dinner? The Sunday helpings were a little sad to say the least: soggy roast potatoes, burnt yorkshire and two slices of pork. Granted I have been spoilt by the Hawksmoor offerings, but there is no excuse for a bad roast. Everybody knows it's the highlight of the week! read more

Decent, fun and different pub (bar?) on kings road. The crowd are usually fun and people come before going out or just for a drink. I would definitely try this place out if you're in the neighbourhood and sick of classic British pubs. read more

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This was my second visit to the Trafalgar for dinner and after my first visit i had read the reviews on yelp. My first visit about 6 weeks ago wasn't too dissimilar from yelppers reviews. The staff seemed a little lost and unfriendly, but the food was good and they had a good selection of beer and wine. You may think well why go back... The same thought had crossed my mind but it is local and the food was good the first time and I wanted to try their burger (I do love a good burger). So we went for it and I don't know if it was a lucky visit but I was very impressed with the service this time. It wasn't fairly busy but the barman gave us table service even before he knew we wanted to eat. He was friendly and jokey, a really nice guy. The food was good as well, the burger was no Idle Hour burger but a tasty burger. For a quick review summary: Monday night, male barmar, burger and good range of beers and wine = a good night. read more

I have stopped off at the Trafalgar on a few occasions and each time I have struggled in understanding what kind of pub it is. It has definitely been busy every time I have been, but as for the decor, its neither traditional looking, nor trendy. It just has a load of people talking and drinking, it's a nice vibe and a decent place to have a drink. Just to add something about the decor, they really do not have any kind of theme going on at all. Everything is different, like the chairs and tables, I don't think there is one identical piece of furniture in there, but somehow they do get away with it, because I have found myself queuing on every attempt to get a beer in here. They have a good selection for the beer drinker, which is good and probably why I have gone back here and there. As for the service, the staff behind the bar have been more up themselves than the punters, they have been quite rude to me and to other people whilst I have been there, whether that is down to them constantly being busy or just being silly, I don't know. generally, it is a nice pub and reasonable in price, but it is nothing to rant and rave about, there are far better and far worse. read more

To start out: I like the selection at this pub. The beer, cider, and wine is varied and pretty cheap. And you can't beat the pitcher of Pimm's for 12 pounds. What really sucks about this place is the staff, in particular one young woman who appears to be the manager. She reminds me of the pigs in "Animal Farm", where all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others. She made me feel stupid for having ordered the wrong drink, then she yelled at the bartender for having done it. All the while she was eating a sandwich. WTF?! A bit later, friends and I were getting shots and the bartender was filling the shot glass to the line instead of using the metric cup. The manager started screaming at the bartender that that was the incorrect way to pour. All the people in the pub turned around and looked at us the customers as if WE had done something wrong. It made me feel embarrassed for myself and the bartender. I would go back to this pub, but only if I didn't feel threatened by psycho-manager. read more

My husband and I recently took a trip to London and Paris. I did my best to record all my eats while on the trip. I will blog about as many of those as possible. My first meal in London was delish! The place was trendy and cute with brick walls and decorated with colorful, overstuffed chairs. I ordered a pastry tart that was full of fig, goat cheese, pecans and roasted butternut squash, topped with crispy, salty kale. There was some sort of pink sauce that the tart was wading in - it was sweet, but not too sweet. The sauce finished the tart making it completely caloric and scrumptious! We made a second visit to this restaurant on the last day of our trip. I ordered a chicken club (minus the bacon) with fries. I ate just about every bite. It was simple and spot on. Salty, tasty and perfect for a cold day. read more

The Trafalgar, without a doubt, has the best selection of beers and cider on draft that I've seen in London. A warm atmosphere and a nice staff makes The Trafalgar a nice place to sit and work in during the day and to unwind with friends in during the night. Though I'm mostly in The Trafalgar to get my favorite fruit beer, Fruli, when I have tried the food it has been excellent as well. read more

Two Doom Bars and a Lentil,Spinich,Potato burger with chips which was at best okay ,not great. Seemed pricey but not for Kings Road I guess. One person serving, and another managing seemed light for a sunday afternoon but then again perhaps not for ... read more

Not bad, basically. This is my local so I nip in for a beer in the evenings occasionally. Atmosphere is better than I expected with all the tourists and isn't frequented by too many sloaney types. Good range of beer and ales and cracking £1 off a pint on Mondays! I often see couples with bottles of wine so assume that's ok too. The food looks delicious and the menu is interesting but I've never actually eaten there yet. read more

I love this place . No noisy television or music too loud .. Plenty of space and loads of sofas to relax in. From the moment you enter this establishment which is situated in the Kings Road, Chelsea, You are taken aby the amount of space there is Service at the bar is fast and friendly and there is a big choice of drinks.. What I love most about this place is the food and they do the best Roast Lamb in London for £9-99. I have trouble finishing it and I am a 6ft 5 man If i did not have my own flat.. I would happily live in the Trafalgar :) read more

The service is consistently bad. CONSISTENTLY. It's not like I had a one-off bad experience. I've been here hundreds of times because this is one of my office's locals. Even on a night that's not so busy, it could take you over 15 minutes to be served at the bar. It can drive you mad. On the plus side, they sell pistachio nuts and chilli puffs. The couches are comfortable. There's a little outdoor area in the back with chairs and heaters for smokers. You'll often find a lot of hot women here on any given night. I suppose that's what you get for being located on the King's Road. The food and drink prices are a bit on the higher end, but it's Chelsea, so it's to be expected. The beer selection is ok. The beer quality is not so good (I think they have to clean their pipes). The food is ok. Overall, the place is decent, if you don't mind the long waits at the bar. Advice: when you finally do get served, buy a big round. read more

Friendly helpful staff. Damn good scotch egg. Selection of ciders which is really good.

Nice place for a drink, the decor inside is lovely and I especially like the seats by the fire. Very cosy! They had a nice selection of wines. Although have yet to try the food, so watch this space... read more

Firstly, I never take the time to write a review but the blatant bait and switch we experienced at this restaurant was the impetus for me to do so. We visit Chelsea about once a year and usually take recommendations for restaurants from our hotel but were taking a stroll in the Chelsea neighborhood we stopped into The Trafalgar and thought that we would like a beer and some pub food so we asked if they were still serving food. They said for about 5 more minutes, we ordered our drinks, they poured them and while we were still at the bar we asked to order food. They promptly told us the 5 minutes had passed and they were no longer selling food. Obviously this was a bait and switch and they had no intention of selling us food. There are so many reputable restaurants in this neighborhood, my recommendation is to check the recommendations and pass this establishment completely. read more

Much nicer on a sunday eve when it's not jam packed with young preppies in suits. Comfortable couches for lounging. The ladies was foul and flooded though. Not a place you'd go out of the way to go to but not a bad stop if you happen to be on king's road read more

The Trafalgar is a large but unspectacular pub on Kings Road. It has a good (but not exceptional) range of craft beer, ales and lager on tap, plenty of space to sit and a pleasing Indie/dance stream of background music. But it just seems to lack that certain something. No wifi, seats that are rather less comfortable than they look and a lack of, well, any real soul. I didn't try the food so can't comment on that. For now though, it all seemed rather so-so. Fine for a swift pint maybe, but no more. read more

2.5 pub. been a few times. service is not great nor crappy. drink prices aren't that bad, i would have to say cheaper than a lot of places i've been to. the main crowd that gathers there are a bunch of guppies, prepsters (ew). . and a few misplaced individuals . . fun to go with in groups. good beer on tap. they also serve food - never tried it though, so no comment. read more

Very busy, comfortable and socialable pub that serves probably the best selection of draught beers in the area. However, the whole establishment has a stale old smell. I disagree with the previous reviewer, the bar staff are generally poor and the food is appalling - worst of all the pubs locally. A selection of pre cooked sausages, burger and chip dishes. Spend a warm summer afternoon there drinking cold peroni - leave it alone for the rest of the year. read more

I've been hanging out at this place quite a lot as it was one of nearest pub to the office. Good selection of ales. Great for groups. If you come early you can get a very cool spot, enjoying a long evening. proper pub atmosphere. no tv. You might want to try it, but essentially, it's not a place I go to chill out on my own. read more

Obviously the wench that everyone complains about was not working when I went. The crowd was friendly, merlot a good choice, decor very trendy-vintage and hip. Waiter was a delight. Unfortunately they ran out of the honey glazed salmon just as I ordered but the pan fried chicken with wild mushroom sauce was perfect as were the roasted and fried half potatoes. New English cuisine at it's best. read more

Was there for Sunday roastfor less than a tenner you can get a half-chicken roast, which my friend described as being just like his mother used to make. I had a cumberland sausage, which was very tasty (but could have come with a larger portion of mash and veg). The place did have a slight odor when we were there, as one of the other reviewers pointed out, and we discovered that the source was an old gentleman who seems to like to hang out there regularly, but who also unfortunately leaves a trail of smell everywhere he sits, just like Pigpen from the old Peanuts cartoons. The staff were busy spraying a deodorizer in the room where the old gent had been after he leftif I were the owners I would just ban the offender (and the offensive odors associated with him) from my establishment, but I guess it's nice of them to let an old codger drink there. On the drink side of things, they have a good selection of lagers, ciders, fruili, even Sierra Nevada on tap, and several guest ales. The place is nicely decorated, with mismatched chairs that give it interesting character. Music was nice and not too loud so you can actually have a decent conversation, or a restful cup of tea. There is free wifi too, if I recall correctly. The staff were very nice, and young, and among the most attractive I have seen in any London pub. I will definitely come by this place again if I am in the area. read more

This pretty spacious pub has big tables (good to go with a big group of friends) and a fairly nice atmosphere. It gets very busy on weekends, so get there early if you want a table. read more

The archetypal Chelsea bar. Always busy. Everyone knows everyone and a lot of people get outrageously (but happily) drunk.

Fantastic place, love the atmospheres, great food, bar!

This place might look a bit grungy from outside, but inside, it's lovely and surprisingly girly with purple walls, a decorative fireplace and subtle fairy lights. My friends and I enjoyed a really nice lunch here. The service wasn't especially quick but the tasty rose wine we had while we were waiting definitely helped to pass the time. We managed to grab a couple of comfy leather sofas to sit on and felt quite at home. We all ordered burgers which were really great tasting and very filling. This place definitely exceeded expectations and I hope to go back next time I'm in the area. read more

i finished my shopping and went straight to the pub with a friend and ordered beef burguer with fries and a pint of Guinness. The barman said "No". He said it is not in the menu. If you want to have a Guinness you have to by a main course menu which is pork burguer and not beef burguer. I was prepared to pay whatever would cost for a beef burguer and a pint of a Guinness, and i was denied. They only sell pork burguer with Guinness and never beef burguer with Guinness. Can someone help me to understand what is going on in this particular pub? read more

Great food, service, venue!

Great Sunday Lunch but was appalled at being overcharged £70, and when this was queried, we were treated with contempt by the manager, as if it was our fault. The rest of the staff were very nice, but the managers attitude is totally unacceptable ! read more