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The Pelican

Name: The Pelican
Price range: £££

Signal score

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

A meticulously restored Victorian boozer that balances a lively, fashionable Notting Hill crowd with a serious, nose-to-tail culinary focus.

Cuisine

Modern British

Price

£££

Neighborhood

Notting Hill

Location

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Ordering Strategy

Focus heavily on the 'on toast' bar snacks and the pies. It is best enjoyed as a sharing feast; avoid over-ordering bread sides if you get the toast snacks.

What to order

Safe first

Mince on Toast

A staple of the menu described as a sturdy plank of sourdough topped with a 'rich, profoundly flavoursome ragu' and a 'melting, feathery drift of cheese.'

Hungry

Lobster Pie

Explicitly called out by Harden's as 'amazing' and a dish that 'makes it worth crossing town for.'

Wildcard

Spider Crab Toast

A 'creamy, generously flecked marine goo' that serves as a delicious, spicy counterpoint to the pub's drinks.

Wildcard

Hake and Bacon Chowder

Praised by the Evening Standard for its 'fragrant warmth and smoky, savoury depths,' likened to a 'rib-squishing hug in a bowl.'

What to skip

Skip

Fermented Chips— Despite the 'laborious' preparation, critics noted they 'mostly tasted… like ordinary fried potatoes' and failed to distinguish themselves.

Good to know

It gets very loud and busy, especially in the evenings. Lighting can be extremely dim. Booking is essential for the dining room.

Locations

Notting Hill

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