The place has an amazing pub vibe on a Friday night. Beers and service are both amazing, the…read morechicken schnitzel was alright. A little dry for my taste. The potatoes were not crisp at all and felt like they were undercooked. For the vibe of a Friday night to go and chill with friends, the place is amazing. You won't be disappointed at all. Maybe not the first choice for food.

Completely empty in the evening, which may be circumstantial. Long tables and benches, serving…read morestaff in German outfits. Service was a bit lacklustre. I didn't feel like alcohol and mainly came for the food, ordered tap water and got an odd look from the bartender as in "you do know this is a beer garden right". I approve of the chicken schnitzel, it is beaten well and not a dry piece. Normally schnitzel is a lottery where 50 percent of the time it will be dry like a bad Thanksgiving turkey where you need to gulp water excessively. My theory is the skill is in the beating of the chicken along with the timing of the frying. Other than that, it's obviously just breaded chicken. You can order it regular or small size. The chips on the side are really good and you get a red cabbage salad as well. Any sauces cost extra. The potato salad was also good and a generous serving for only 2.5£. I think the allergen information might be wrong, because it says that mashed potatoes has nuts in it. Maybe it's a German thing. Bill dropped off at the table before food being served, gave the feeling of 'finish your meal and leave so I can close up early', but maybe I'm overthinking. I would consider coming back on a day when it's a bit more lively. Vegan options available for those who think a seitan schnitzel sounds like good idea - not me.

I usually go to Katzenjammers after the Borough Market but it's been 6 months since my last visit…read moreso i was surprised they turned the first floor into an Irish bar. The bottom floor remains German, but didn't open until 5. Fortunately they have two Paulaner taps upstairs so I was covered. Smart business move, but they should hire another bartender and open the downstairs earlier.

German bar with some big portions. Surprisingly large space in sub ground level. Nicely ventilated…read morewith good AC making the space cool and comfortable on a hot afternoon. Had a Paulner. Mostly German drafts. Quick service.

Popped in for some food. As a few other have said - it's a…read moregood mix between a more modern food menu and the good/cheap beer and look of an older London pub. I got the bangers and mash while by wife got the cottage pie. I think I got the better meal as the sausages were really tasty and the whole grain mustard in the potatoes was a great way to elevate the potatoes. Her cottage pie was fine but didn't have a ton of flavor. Food came out surprisingly quickly, but we also had an order of chips which was crazy slow to come out of the kitchen. The chips were quite good but we'd both finished our entire meals and most of our beers by the time we got them. Beer options were solid, some good German choices. Beer was cheap too.

Though it is located just a short walk from the many attractions of Brick Lane, The Carpenters Arms…read moreretains a very local feel. This place is not trying to play up on an image like many of the bars in this areas and sticks instead to the important business of being a damn fine pub. Being quite small there is a naturally cosy feel to the place and this is complimented by the decor wuth lots of wood panelling and comfy seats. The bar has a great selection of draft and bottled beers and, for the summer months, there is an excellent beer garden. I've yet to try the food but they do serve traditional pub grub between 12 and 5 Tuesday through Sunday. With a great atmosphere, warm and friendly bar staff and an excellent range of drinks, The Carpenters Arms is a brilliant place for a relaxing evening or a great stop-in after a hard days shop.

The first experience in London ended up being the most unpleasant and the worst experience in…read moreLondon. This experience was at The Draft House. We originally headed over to the Anchor Tap pub to enjoy some pub food since we had just arrived in London earlier in the day and had built up quite the appetite. Unfortunately, they stopped serving food already, so while looking for a nearby place to grub we ran into this place. Wow. ...and not in a good way. The bald headed bartender that day could not have been much more rude and dismissive if he tried. I attempted to place an order at the bar (as this is apparently how it is done out here) and was told, "Wait at a table, I'm helping these people." He pointed at a table of 4 who were already eating. Ok. So we sat. and sat. and waited. and waited. He never made any attempt to make any kind of contact after that. We sat there for about 15 more minutes before deciding eff this. The only other employee there that we saw was a young lady who kept wiping down the same 2 tables over and over. (??) By the time we got up and walked out of the place, there were at least 2 other couples sitting at tables waiting to be acknowledged. That guy needs to find a new line of work. What a rude, miserable little man. We were there practically begging them to take our money and business and they simply weren't interested. Unless you enjoy hostile and rude service for no apparent reason, I would avoid this place like the plague. 1 star.

LOUD. OMG Loud. Saturday night. So fair enough…read more I walked in, then 5 minutes later, walked back out. Went for a short walk. Then walked back in. Fellow Yelpers had goood things yo say. So I gotta try. Bartenders are on the ball. Ordered a pint. And fish n chips. Service is good for such a crowded busy place. The fish n chips were ok. Like ok minus. Chips were steak fries. I was expecting better. Even on a busy Saturday night. It was fun. But one and done.

Charmingly dilapidated and run down, The Griffin is a pub that looks and slightly smells like it…read morehasn't been updated/had the carpet replaced for a decade or so, except for compulsory East End kitsch - in this case an antelope head on the wall with a fag in its mouth. It's not going to be to everyone's taste but for the slightly disheveled crowd at the bar when I arrived and the mildy pretentious Hoxtonites in there it seemed like a veritable home from home. Things took a more obviously Hoxton-esque turn when the bar man upstairs appeared to be dressed like Jeannie Crankie from the Cult Scottish variety act 'The Crankies'. Tweed jacket, knee length shorts and pleasant if obviously affected air of cool was the order of the day. That said, once he came off his mobile phone to serve us he was reasonably pleasant till kicking out time, upon which there was no warning and little patience. All-round a nice oddball bar. Perhaps a bit too Hoxton-y or run down for some but I'd take this over some of the other overly trendy locations in the area (though you can probably tell that's not my thing by now! :) ). p.s. Don't get here confused with a pub on Clerkenwell Road also called 'The Griffin' - it apparently has lap dancers! :S

The barman seemed to think he'd done a month in the trenches. What a whiner. Reluctantly agreed to…read moremake us a cocktail but proceeded to complain about how inconvenient making it was (his reasoning was mainly based firstly on the fact he didn't like tequila - our spirit of choice - and secondly based on the fact he didn't like making drinks. Or interacting with people. Or being alive). If you like having a nice time and enjoy maintaining a good mood, avoid being served by the guy with the curly hair.

Caution: there's two Wheatsheaves (is that the plural for Wheatsheaf) around London Bridge. This…read moreone (On Soutwark Street) is located in a cellar and the other one (on Stoney Street right opposite Borough Market) is ground level. I'm mentioning this, because a friend told me to meet him at the Wheatsheaf near London Bridge and I ended up at this one, while he was waiting at the other one ;-) As I was early on said date, I ordered a pint of beer from the bar and slumped down in one of the sofas that were standing around. I have to say, it was a hot day and I'd rather sat outside, but I can imagine this to be a rather cozy place on a (more typical) gray London day. The cellar environment is very fitting for a pub, I thought and it reminded me of the typical Ratskeller in any given German city. (Underneath the city hall, there's oftentimes a bar with vaulted ceilings offering traditional/regional cuisine. While the regional cuisine here seems to be limited to the burger and fish&chips, they do have a selection of various beers on tap. All in all, it's a nice place to be...especially when you're in a large group.

I like this place. It's newly kitted out, and is still a tad too clean in areas, but that'll come…read morewith time. Great beer selection, including independent London breweries (looking at you Camden), and what looks like a quirky food menu. It's location means it'll naturally be busy after work, but unlike other watering holes in the area, this place is still busy at the weekend. Decent outside area for the warmer months too, but it'll be rammed I bet! (You might be better off searching out more space at The George over the road).

Nice stop in next to Borough Market. Service is prompt and friendly and the venue aesthetic is…read morewarm and clean. The wine list is diverse with selections from various regions; I had a glass of Malbec. I liked that the menu has a small bites section, from this I got a gnocchi dish. The gnocchi was decent, I liked all the complimentary components of the dish. I saw some of the other plates going around and visually the fare looks great.

We went there for a team outing. Food is average , the service was not great either . For the…read moreprice, I am sure you can find a better place.

Delicious spot for a glass of champagne and caviar. My…read morefriend and I come at least once a week to eat caviar and blini's and rejoice in the delicious delights. Tastes like childhood.

Stellar. Simply stellar. A delicious take on ( largely) Polish food; a lovely dining space (…read morealthough tbh the seating arrangements for tables for two could be better). Staff are both delightful and attentive. The menu changes with fair regularity, but the 'go to' mainstays of Polish cuisine are all there, for example pierogi. You'd be a fool to miss out on the vodka, especially the flavoured variations done in house ( you'll walk past vats of it as you go through the bar). If your picture of Polish food is centred solely around lumpy plates of cabbage, pork, potato, and beetroot, you may be disappointed; all these ingredients definitely feature, but everything is presented in a classy , eminently presentable, and indeed refined manner, bringing in all the "Modern European" artistry you might expect from a London restaurant with a well known chef. To top it all off, it's very reasonably priced - think £50/head to have a couple of courses and drinks in the evening. In short, don't come- I want this place all to myself, although I fear the loyal regulars will frustrate my aim.

Came here for an early Christmas dinner and were seated immediately after checking in our bags. The…read morestaff was very friendly was helpful with giving us insight into the menu. We all got the set menu, sides, and a bottle of red and white. 4/5 Beet salad - excellent 4/5 Beef cheek - excellent 4/5 custard - excellent The portions were small but I was full. Very tasty set menu and would recommend. They had just put up their Christmas tree and it was very nicely decorated with a Peter Pan theme (flapping wings).

This place is absolutely suberb with stunning views. I met some friends for sticks and appetizers…read moreand everything was amazing. I had a pink Cadillac that was so young. Everyone from the host to the waitstaff was so friendly and accommodating. It's a spot I would love to visit again and again

Flew in from Chicago that day and we were looking for a good, hearty meal. Saw reviews for Roebuck…read moreand their Sunday Roast, so we went to check it out since it was close to our AirBNB. Not only were the staff absolutely wonderful, but the food was delicious! My husband had the beef roast and I had the fish and chips. Amazing food, great drinks, fun atmosphere. Dog friendly. Everything you could want!

First stop on a visit to London just to have a drink and snack at a pub near our VRBO. Be sure to…read morebook a reservation on Sundays. Sunday roast dinner is a big thing. They kindly squeezed us into a table and we had some ciders and appetizers including amazing roast potatoes and yummy sausage rolls. We were too full for a full meal but watched enormous Yorkshire pudding Sunday roast plated being served. Would love to go again for full dinner. Also wanted to go back for Tuesday night "Kareroeke". Lovely little place with outdoor seating and tables upstairs and down.