The Three Stags is cozy, lived-in, and unpretentious; exactly what you want in a proper London pub. The atmosphere is classic British: dark wood, and the right amount of chatter to make it feel welcoming without being too loud. I had the Tuna Niçoise, which was fresh and well-balanced for pub fare. It came with crisp green beans, tender new potatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all on a bed of lettuce with a perfectly cooked hard-boiled egg on top. We also split the sliders--one with fried buttermilk chicken, the other with pulled beef. Both were flavorful, especially the chicken. It's a solid spot if you want something casual but a notch above typical pub food. Would definitely go back. read more

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A proper Sunday roast in London! My wife loved her fish and chips while got the leg of lamb roast with the trimmings! Beware that your calories will be consumed in the ine sitting while slowly recovering from jet lag. You can not go erong with any of the pubs over london, and Theee Stags did not disappoint! Be careful to ask if the pub does table service. We left another pub as we were sitting there waiting. Not all pubs will tell you about the Ebglish custom of paying at the bar and then having the food brought to you. We are ok with that, but it is far and away different in Canada. But at Theee Stags, there was some good table service overall. The fish and chips were massive and very fresh, served with mushy peas. The roast was a great option, with mint sauce to boot. Definately a great way to enjoy a snapshot of what London has to offer! -zuk read more

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The wife says amazing she had the cottage pie. We all ate it. I had the steak and fries. The scotch eggs were amazing! Highly recommend this place for a great lunch! read more

One thing that I have discovered over the years is that if a famous person visits your establishment, you end up turning the place in which that person sat into a shrine. Like you see that at some of the less snobby places in Paris, and the definitely see it here in London. Yeah, this place's claim to fame is that it was visited by Charlie Chaplin. read more

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I was really ready to love this place, but we unfortunately just had such a bad experience. We were in town for my husband's birthday and we love trivia, so I had researched ahead of time to see where we could play Pub Quiz: on different days of the week in London. After checking their website and seeing that they were resuming after the summer for the week we are going to be in town, I emailed the staff to make a reservation to make sure we can get a table. It didn't say the start time on the website but they offered me a reservation at 6 PM so I assumed it was after that. When we got there and had our table, we ordered an appetizer and were surprised that the place was pretty empty. After asking, they told us that the quiz started at 7. I was a bit surprised that they had made the reservation for us an hour early but we figured whatever we'll have some beer, it'll be fine. Well it's getting closer to seven and nothing seems to be happening so we asked and they didn't really know what was going on so we decided to wait it out a bit After 10 minutes and then 15 minutes we went up to ask what was going on and the server said he would check on it. He came back and said oh maybe around 730. Well 730 comes and goes and there wasn't any announcement or anything else we were getting frustrated so we asked again is that even happening tonight. And no one really gave a firm answer. By about 745 we decided enough is enough or at least they could've said whether or not quiz was going to be happening that night, so we'll have to find dinner elsewhere. The food that we had was OK, the beer was OK but honestly we were just so frustrated that it had been advertised and confirmed when they took our reservation and we ended up waiting around for so long and it didn't happen anyway. It also would've been fine if plans changed and it had just been communicated, but it was just frustrating that we were wasting all of this time, expecting something that no one seemed to know about or be able to confirm if it actually existed or not even though it had been confirmed to get us in the door for business. read more

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Nice warm and cozy vibe. Great food and beer. Recommended for ppl visiting Waterloo area. read more

Three Stags - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The hot pot alone is worth the visit. We stopped by early in the afternoon was seated immediately and had our drinks in record time. A very clean pub with comfortable seating and plenty of sunshine. The fish and chips overlapped the plate and the chips were done perfectly. The meat pie was delicious also. A perfect afternoon meal. read more

Staying a block away and was about to settle for "pub fare" of a burger or chips. Drawn in by their mildly cheeky signs and some positive reviews I headed in. Great historic feel inside, but plenty of tables outside. Creative menu that has traditional themes, but more twists than not. I had the fried whitebait to start and then the Leg of Lamb. Absolutely fabulous. Waiting now for my sticky toffee pudding with frozen custard. Staff is polite and responsive without being overbearing. Highly recommend. read more

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Had the best waitress, she was kind, quick and so helpful. The food was excellent. Had a salad that was so fresh. Our party had pizza and calamari as well, all delish. Would come back again! read more

This happened to be the pub between the Imperial War Museum and the Underground station. My family was hungry, so I was willing to settle for tourist-pub fare. What a pleasant surprise! The pub had a warm atmosphere, a staff who was attentive but not hovering, and delicious food. I had a quinoa salad, my wife had grilled trout, and my two kids with with a steak and a pizza, respectively. We were all so happy with our meals that we stuck around for dessert. Happy there, too. Should I find myself in this neighborhood again, I wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

Was here visiting on holidays and saw all the good reviews. It was located just across the way from IWM in London. Their website says they open at 12pm. Made an online booking for 2pm (14:00). Showed up and the doors were all locked and the bartender shook his head no. What??? They were closed. Not cool. We walked away upset and annoyed. They lost our business. Then I received an email at 2pm (14:00) that my booking had been accepted, what???! Wrote back sharing the same thing I have in this review. read more

Best Sunday roast in London. Great atmosphere and good beer choices. Love this place. Make a reservation. read more

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Plenty of brews on tap and our fish was perfectly battered and so juicy. The tartar sauce was delicious. This was a truly epic, and seemed like a quintessential, British pub experience. read more

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Had a fantastic dinner! If the fish pie is on the menu, it's a must try. You will not be disappointed. Thanks for the beer and food recommendations, Verner! read more

Can highly recommend the food and service. The food was very good; our party had a wide selection of dishes and all were very good. They went out of their way to make the a child friendly for our 8 year old. In addition they had a wonderful selection of vegan entrees. We were celebrating a family event and the wait staff could not have been more attentive. This is an excellent location, too. Very close to Waterloo station. read more

Great local British pub. Authentic ambience, great ales on tap, prices right. The staff are very friendly here (and some of the bar keeps are HOTT...). Be sure to try the "Cornish Knocker" read more

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Our first night in London we had dinner at the Three Stags and we were very happy with the food, Service and atmosphere. A tradition style British pub with flare- we had a delicious spinach, pepper, olive and garlic pizza with no cheese and it was delicious along with some fresh cut house chips and a lovely glass of Italian wine. Great start to our holiday!! read more

The place is known for their fish and chips, but I found their wood firing pizza just as good. I came here for the reviews looking for a pub who has good ale and fish and chips and this is the place. read more

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That was where I encountered a Deaf Slovakian and has a blastin' time with him while chatting with some interesting, different sign languages. I did not realize about that Three Stags until I looked at that board standing next to the front door, then reading it.. The Famous Charlie Chaplin visited there and drank some delicious bitter. The foam did flow upon his upper lip without his infamous mustache. The Kid rocks! It did flirt my thoughts while looking around the room inside the ancient but beautiful building. I ordered a bitter which tastes nothing but best. also did drink a stout.. not that bad. I fancy that bar! so, Nothing makes that place go down, I suggest you all to go there if you visit London. I always prefer Beers, Bitters, Stouts in UK and France. domestic beers? no offense, Americans.. They suck! read more

Passed this place on the way to the Imperial War Museum and the sign said Sunday is roast day. After spending all afternoon in the museum, I was ready for a beer. The taps were pretty standard (Heineken and the like), but a few interesting choices. So we ordered a Ruddles and a Green King and asked for the menu. The music was quite loud so before we ordered I asked if the music could be dialed down a few decibels. He smiled but didn't respond; my wife tells me she thinks he didn't understand the question. He had a pretty thick accent (Spanish? ), but that's not uncommon here. There was roast beef and lamb. We both ordered the beef, but I should have known we were in trouble when he didn't ask how we wanted it done. It came fairly quickly, but it didn't stay on the table long. It was uniformly brown, tough, tasteless. I expect roast beef to be sliced off the joint, one that had actually been roasted. This beef may have been factory sliced and reheated in a microwave. The gravy tasted like it came from a can. It was supposed to come with homemade horseradish sauce ; it didn't. The carrots were overcooked, the potatoes ok. The yorkshire pudding looked ok, but I didn't get to try it. We had already decided the meal was inedible, based on two bites of the 'roast'. Especially at £14. We couldn't get the attention of the waiter so I took my plate to the bar and told them that it was terrible. He said he'd get the manager, who turned out to be the guy with limited English. He couldn't really understand why I was complaining; seems no one had ever complained before. He offered to make us something else, but we had already decided to cut our losses and move on. Looked up some reviews after the fact and found them all very positive. Maybe it was just a bad Sunday. read more

Straight opposite my hotel was this pub, advertsing Ale. I went over somewhat dubious as the southerners don't know how to serve a proper pint. I ordered a pint of Hopback Summer Lightning and was pleased to see it come complete with frothy head i.e the proper way. It tasted good too. The food menu looked good but a bit expensive. Toilets clean. Only drawback to this place is the overwhelming smell of Scampi when one enters. Seating outside with awnings to keep the rain off. Well worth a stop read more

I don't feel like I got enough of an impression of this place really. Went to the bar, got a nice ale (from I believe3 on offer) sat down in the corner near the door where my view of the pub was pretty much obscured for the rest of my stay. At some point a kindly acquaintance replenished my beverage so I didn't even need to venture out and forage for supplies. What I did see and taste was worth a promising 3 stars and an honest intent to return for a deeper opinion. I will steer clear of the food now. Bit too posh and costly for the likes of me. read more

Nice enough place. Needed a place to wet our whistles after visiting museum. Food was good. Beer was wet and cold. Menu had several options and the staff was great. Nice little neighborhood pub. read more

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Great place for lunch after the Imperial War museum. Cumberland sausage was very tasty as was the mackerel pate. Especially good finished off with the sticky toffee pudding. Staff were friendly and welcoming and prices were very reasonable. Would highly recommend. read more

Friendly neighborhood pub with great food, ample sparking seating ( even an upstairs party room) and vast tap beer selection. The desserts are delicious as well - an unexpected treat along with the made to order wood fired pizza! read more

Stopped by after seeing the Imperial War Museum (amazing!) and tried the local beers. The bartender was super friendly and knowledgable. We ordered two fish and chips which were DELICIOUS! Thanks for making our trip so fun read more

We use this friendly pub each time we go up to Waterloo station. I visit the Imperial War Museum then go for late lunch. We have a full meal with starters and beer (Amstells) and wine (Pinot Grigio). Last week I took my son and after seeing what we wanted to see we sat in the raised bay window of the main area. I had their Tiger Prawns and a superb plate of Cumberland Sausage and Mash - the gravy was out of this world. My son had the Steak berger which was a succulent piece of beef with cheese and bacon. He really enjoyed it ! We chatted to other people who were in, having meals and it was so friendly. read more

Not a bad place. The food is actually really good. The atmosphere is missing something but I can't quite put my finger on it... read more

Excellent vibe. Small but diverse beer selection, super friendly staff and great seating. We got here before the kitchen opened, and it was fairly empty. Real close to the Imperial War Museum which is also awesome. read more

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Place seems decent. Stopped for some pints after IWM. 11.60 for two pints. Probably the highest we paid in London. Either that, or the barkeep ripped us off. read more

Helped this slow American empty his pockets of non-US $ and provided several good IPAs to boot. Plus they allow at least dogs inside as one customer had his retriever with him. Food was not bad either & the atmosphere was great! read more

Lovely pub, just round the corner from my house. Its got a great selection of ales and always a few guest beers that I try. The pubs claim to fame is that it was Charlie Chapmans local, and theres a small section of the bar that has its original fittings and is called Charlie's Corner. The waiting staff are lovely and the food is better. Its definately Gastropub fare not just your usual sausage and mash or pie pub food. It is expensive, but it is nice. The Sunday roast options are particularly good you can order a whole chicken to carve yourself and share which was great when I took my family along. Other attractions include free wifi, and local rugby and football teams taking over the pub regularly after practice on wednesday nights. I count this an attraction. read more

Over the last 6 years of trips to the UK, we always go here for lunch before or after visiting the Imperial War Museum across the street. Every trip we have had a fantastic experience there with the varied yet flavorful menu, excellent drink choices, and a staff that is really attentive. This last time, I went with my girls (6 and 8) and they LOVED the food and atmosphere. And next time I'm in London, I'll go back. Thank you Three Stags. read more

I do not give reviews but this place deserves a 5-stars. Good eating and staffs are superb. The bar/pub scenes are diffrent from the states, so google the manners and enjoy it. When in Rome. read more

We got caught in the rain after leaving the Imperial War Museum so decided to pop in to wait it out, and I'm glad that we did! Good beer, great chips, and awesome bartenders. Just an overall great atmosphere. read more

We received outstanding service from this pub when we made our reservations on line before traveling to London. When we got there they had a table in a lovely corner set up for us. We were coming later evening on Sunday so they had inquired as to what we'd be wanting to eat and it was ready for us right after we arrived. I thoroughly enjoyed my extra large plate of lamb roast. My husband ordered the mussels. When he started to eat them he said he was in heaven. The soup they were in was outstanding, the large bowl was piled high with mussels while each one was fresh and meaty. My husband's comment - "I'm in Heaven". The staff attended to our every need but didn't hoover. This neighborhood establishment had a very homey and comfortable feel to it. read more

Truly terrible, great food but horrible screaming manager upsetting both customers and staff. Felt really uncomfortable and unwelcome......

An exceptional pub with outstanding food, excellent service and a wide offering of drinks. Reservations recommended so plan ahead if you can. This was our favorite pub in London! read more

Best service in London!!! While the beer doesn't compare to the variety back in the U.S., the pizza is amazing! Just down the road from the Imperial War Museum so it's in a great location. read more

First time ever. Came in after a long day of museums and were treated nastily. Rude pizza cook and waitress was even ruder. She hung out in pizza kitchen rarely coming out. Pizza (veggie) was devoid of flavor and and completely doggie to the extent that middle fell out in lap before I could get the first bite of my slice. I had to pry my paper napkin off the table and it tore leaving part of it on the table - the table was THAT sticky! now trying to pay our bill and we feel like walking out without paying. I've had my cc card out for 20 minutes and she's ignored every attempt of bringing bill. read more