A handsome, history-rich revival of a classic British boozer by the Allsopp brewing dynasty, serving refined, comforting pub classics alongside heritage cask ales.
Ordering Strategy
Start with a pint of Allsopp's cask ale and the refined pork scratchings at the bar. Move to the dining room for the suet-crust pies or braised meats. If visiting on Sunday, be aware the gravy has received mixed reviews compared to the stellar main menu.
What to order
Beef and Ale Pie
Described as 'fluent pub' fare, this oval dish of beef stew with a pastry lid is a menu essential—as Jay Rayner notes, 'the room would be naked without it.'
Braised Shoulder of Lamb
Hailed by William Sitwell as the 'lunch of champions' and a 'magic potion for happiness,' this dish is soft, earthy, and 'deeply sumptuous' with spring-like green beans.
Pork Scratchings
More like a Mexican chicharrón than a standard pub snack; these are dehydrated then puffed up to a 'hand’s length' with a 'pleasing collagen stickiness.'
Cuttlefish Stew
A chilli-spiked British bistro dish with a shellfish-rich broth that Jay Rayner claims 'tastes like Marseilles smells when the breeze is coming in off the sea.'
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: William Sitwell (90%)
Editorial Weight 57 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 13 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (260 reviews)
Good to know
This is the first London pub from the historic Allsopp brewing family in 90 years. The kitchen is run by Lorcan Spiteri (of Caravel fame). Walk-ins are generally fine for the front bar, but booking is recommended for the dining room.
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- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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