A chic, fire-warmed gastropub tucked away in Paddington that pairs classic boozer charm with sophisticated, elevated British cooking.
Ordering Strategy
Grab a pint in the bustling ground-floor bar, then head down to the intimate, candlelit downstairs dining room for dinner. Start with the scotch eggs to share.
What to order
Chicken Liver Pate
Described as the 'smoothest' pate served with a 'mountain of toast' and cornichons, it is considered an absolute 'snip' for the price.
Bavette Steak with Garlic Butter
A 'top notch' choice served with roscoff onions and a rich pool of garlic butter, though critics warn it is not for those worried about 'garlic fumes.'
Chips
Reviewers insist these are 'bloody wonderful' and an essential side order even if your main dish already comes with a side like potato gratin.
What to skip
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Catherine Hanly (90%)
Editorial Weight 54 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 11 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (944 reviews)
Good to know
Dog-friendly. The ground floor can get very busy with after-work crowds spilling onto the street, but the downstairs dining room is quieter and more romantic. Sunday roasts are highly popular but sell out fast, so booking ahead is essential.
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