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ok, looking for somewhere that does food all afternoon on sundays, somewhere nice and central as it has to be accessible from both north and south london, probably somewhere informal and pub-ish and not too pricey, rather than a restaurant-y place, and preferably somewhere we can stay and chat over a couple of pints after eating.
oh and the food has to be good :D :D ;)
anyone got any recommendations?
Downstairs at Smiths? Not massively cheap, and possibly not that convenient either, but seems to cover the other bits.
Sounds like you want a nice pub really... struggling.
I was in a similar situation last sunday... family meet up.. we were in N.London so walked down liverpool rd n ended up in the Duchess of Kent... not far from Angle tube!
Pub with a sit down/restaurant like bit... good food but it was busy n the service left to be desired. not too cheap but that was ok cos I didn't pay!
Im going to keep looking at this thread to find out more reccomendations.
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come on people, there must be some recommendations out there!
passenger
27-05-2005, 10:51
there is a pub in North Weald not far from the RAF air base at norton
its called the Queens Head i live in south London and go quit often
just to add you must book its well worth it
Random One
27-05-2005, 10:51
O'neill's in covent garden had nice food
secretsquirrel
27-05-2005, 10:58
How about The Albion in Barnsbury, Islington?
rutabowa
27-05-2005, 10:59
don't know if it's too north but i lke the Mac Bar opposite Camden Road station on Sundays... best bloody mary anywhere, and nice food... very relaxed.
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come on people, there must be some recommendations out there!
My friend works at The Crown and Goose in Camden and they literally do the best sunday roast I have ever had. It's a cosy, quite vibrant pub slightly wanky but you have to forgive it for that as the food is wickid. They do huge portions, a mountain of food on a plate, but you have to pay the price for perfection. Its about 9 squid for a roast.
Incidently, the worst sunday roast I have ever had was at Man in the Moon pub in Chalk Farm, stale pees, small portions, sick fatty tasteless meat :eek:
Anyways, hope that helps, sorry bout the rambling.
the man in the moon is a wetherspoons tho isn't it? that would explain it ;)
sorry to be picky people, but if i was still living in north london i'd have lots of options which are tried and tested ... the problem is that i'm coming from south london to somewhere vaguely central, and the other person i'm meeting is coming from euston (but they're happy to meet south of the river apparently)
we could just go to my local, of course, but i was quite looking forward to discovering somewhere new.
anywhere around london bridge / borough / waterloo / south bank would do ...
Random One
27-05-2005, 11:15
The George Inn off borough high street is a nice place, i haven't ever had the food though but i would think it would be ok
:D you know random one, you've hit on the one place this person and i meet regularly!! :D
i was kinda hoping to discover new places, but the george or my local are the only shortlisted candidates at the moment ...
Phototropic
27-05-2005, 11:22
:D you know random one, you've hit on the one place this person and i meet regularly!! :D
i was kinda hoping to discover new places, but the george or my local are the only shortlisted candidates at the moment ...
Mmmm the George :cool: Good ale there :D
Random One
27-05-2005, 11:25
hehe whoops!!!Trust me eh!:D
erm well Tas has nice food-but the alcohol is expensive
Slug and lettuce is a bit posh/expensive/wanky
Oooh the River Bar on Tower Bridge is nice! (nt quite central though)
see, i think the boys want an old mans' pub.
i personally want to go to the real greek on the south bank, but i've been vetoed :( so i'm trying to find a half-decent pub which is also 'nice' iykwim ...
i think it'll have to be the george ...
Random One
27-05-2005, 11:39
i put up this thread earlier-and theres two mentioned there
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=116674
see, i think the boys want an old mans' pub.
i personally want to go to the real greek on the south bank, but i've been vetoed :( so i'm trying to find a half-decent pub which is also 'nice' iykwim ...
i think it'll have to be the george ...
George is quite olde worlde innit.
Hope and Anchor? Gastropub on the Cut, opposite Taz. Or at the end of the Cut by waterloo there's the old fire station pub - it's big, at least, and moderately nice food when I ate there.
I always say this, but the ICA bar is nice, with good food that's not dear. On the other hand you have to pay to go in if you're not a member - £2 i think - and it's not at all pubby.
wasn't that keen on the ica bar last time i went tbh tho that could be cos it was a rather akward meeting with an ex ... :eek:
ah fuckit i reckon i'll make nosos trail down to peckham and we'll go to the wishing well :D or possibly east dulwich ... or maybe the george ...
Pickman's model
27-05-2005, 13:37
there's a pub on the cnr of stokey ch st and albion rd (or sim), the rose and crown, does a gorgeous sunday roast.
chegrimandi
27-05-2005, 13:43
there's a pub on the cnr of stokey ch st and albion rd (or sim), the rose and crown, does a gorgeous sunday roast.
s'true and no mistake. :)
oooh yeah ive been there. nice place tho very far if u're coming from brixton :)
Phototropic
27-05-2005, 14:59
wasn't that keen on the ica bar last time i went tbh tho that could be cos it was a rather akward meeting with an ex ... :eek:
ah fuckit i reckon i'll make nosos trail down to peckham and we'll go to the wishing well :D or possibly east dulwich ... or maybe the george ...
That sounds a plan :):D
Orangesanlemons
27-05-2005, 15:39
i was kinda hoping to discover new places, but the george or my local are the only shortlisted candidates at the moment ...
Righto, sounds like you should try the Leather Exchange on Leathermarket St, Borough.
It's kind of a cross between an old man's pub and a modern bar, very nice inside (despite being located in the middle of a load of towerblocks) and has a bizarre upstairs room with sofas and chandeliers. Good food, although I've never been there on a sunday.
Oh, and you'll need a map, it's bloody hard to find!
I prefer the Market Porter on Park Street to the George, personally. Never been there on a Sunday though.
The Hope and Anchor on the Cut is fab. Doesn't look much on the outside, but the food is great. You can't book, though, and not sure if it does Sunday lunch. During the week the food is only in the evenings.
Orangesanlemons
28-05-2005, 22:12
The Hope and Anchor on the Cut is fab. Doesn't look much on the outside, but the food is great. You can't book, though, and not sure if it does Sunday lunch. During the week the food is only in the evenings.
'Tis sadly shut on a sunday. Very nice food though.
I'd recommend the Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden..
Pot-Bellied Pig
14-11-2005, 13:16
Traditional Roasts you mean ? I like the Dick Turpin in Aldborough Hatch or The Eagle in Wanstead. But what I really like is SS to get her pinny on and cook the lunch for me !
Dubversion
14-11-2005, 13:16
Pie Face and i ate at the Sun & Doves on Coldharbour lane at the weekend and it was absolutely delicious and not overly expensive. they have a long Sunday menu too
Phototropic
14-11-2005, 13:45
<blows dust off thread>
the southwark tavern next to borough market does good food, tbh not sure if it does food on a sunday though
hollis! you bumped it! :eek:
Nowt like living dangerously.. ;) Anyway.. the Lamb & Flag good trad Sunday Roast available upstairs, well priced, and with a nice 'country pub' feel to the place.. And real ales.. yum, yum.
lamb & flag is great, i know it well, but i can't be arsed to traipse into town on the weekend :p
camberwell is about as far afield as i'm willing to go.
nogoodboyo
14-11-2005, 14:54
Peckham experiment?
Palmerston, Lordship Lane?
Andy the Don
14-11-2005, 14:54
Try the Kings Arms in Roupell Street, SE1 just over the road & past the Union Jack Club from Waterloo tube..
Peckham experiment?
<shudder>
have you ever eaten there?
passenger
14-11-2005, 14:55
Sweenys in Elmers End is good you must book mind you :)
nogoodboyo
14-11-2005, 14:58
<shudder>
have you ever eaten there?
I have not, I was asking... and I've got my answer by the sound of it!
My sis has been to Palmerston and said was genuinely nice food.
lamb & flag is great, i know it well, but i can't be arsed to traipse into town on the weekend :p
I can :D
How much are we talking for the normal Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pud, Roasties et al sort of setup ??
I can :D
How much are we talking for the normal Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pud, Roasties et al sort of setup ??
I think it were £6.95 .
I have not, I was asking... and I've got my answer by the sound of it!
my parents had a dreadful experience there while they were cat-sitting for us (when we were in paris) - they got their starters ok but the main course order just seemed to disappear into a black hole in the kitchen; they waited over an hour and ended up throwing in the towel, paid for what they'd had and went and got fish and chips instead. i wouldn't have bothered paying for the starters, if it had been me, but my parents are crap at complaining!
anyway, the P-E are clearly a bunch of incompetent rip-off fuckwits and i certainly won't be bothering to darken their doors.
Mr Retro
14-11-2005, 15:59
Treat yourself to The Ivy, £21.50 for 3 courses and coffee and the nicest Sunday Lunch I have ever had. But you don't have to have the lunch, you can order 1 course al la carte like Shephards Pie for about a tenner.
Beautiful looking restaurant too.
i don't think Photo would like the Ivy :p
"they're looking at me funny ... " :eek:
Mr Retro
14-11-2005, 16:04
i don't think Photo would like the Ivy :p
"they're looking at me funny ... " :eek:
Fuck 'em, your money is as good as anybody elses
It was suprisingly lacking in bullshit when I was there.
My mum was over on a visit and I took her there. I was dreading it but it was so good, I booked it for my wifes birthday.
Baltic is next on my list - for my birthday probably.
Mr Retro
14-11-2005, 16:06
Baltic is next on my list - for my birthday probably.
Supposed to be fantastic, would love to go there too
sunflower
14-11-2005, 16:20
Baltic is next on my list - for my birthday probably.
Baltic's one of my favourite places to eat and drink in London. Tis bloody marvellous and I cant recommend it highly enough. Theres also a great boozer right next door, The Ring which has been refurbished recently and is really cosy.
Dubversion
14-11-2005, 16:25
i've only drunk in Baltic, not eaten there, but the backroom is lovely
glad to hear these good recommendations!!
<dusts off Phototropic's credit card>
the garrison on bermondsey st is a very stylish old boozer with a brilliant food menu. equally the bermondsey kitch and the hartley are good too...
nogoodboyo
15-11-2005, 14:30
my parents had a dreadful experience there while they were cat-sitting for us (when we were in paris) - they got their starters ok but the main course order just seemed to disappear into a black hole in the kitchen; they waited over an hour and ended up throwing in the towel, paid for what they'd had and went and got fish and chips instead. i wouldn't have bothered paying for the starters, if it had been me, but my parents are crap at complaining!
anyway, the P-E are clearly a bunch of incompetent rip-off fuckwits and i certainly won't be bothering to darken their doors.
I had heard talk of poor service there. Hmm.
People do rave about Baltic, must try it one day.
I think it were £6.95 .
Not too bad at all, must get up there one Sunday and try the grub out
Cheers!
equally the bermondsey kitch and the hartley are good too...
I've been to both recently & they are indeed very good - but I got the impression that the Bermondsey Kitchen wasn't a particularly good option for vegetarians. I went with omnivorous friends (I'm very omnivorous myself, would probably eat the table given half a chance :o :D ) but quickly bagged the idea of a return visit with my veggie partner......
RenegadeDog
16-11-2005, 05:05
My friend works at The Crown and Goose in Camden and they literally do the best sunday roast I have ever had. It's a cosy, quite vibrant pub slightly wanky but you have to forgive it for that as the food is wickid. They do huge portions, a mountain of food on a plate, but you have to pay the price for perfection. Its about 9 squid for a roast.
120 RMB sounds a price worth paying for a proper roast right now! I'd pay 9 quid and I'm on a chinese salary!
Incidently, the worst sunday roast I have ever had was at Man in the Moon pub in Chalk Farm, stale pees, small portions, sick fatty tasteless meat :eek:
Anyways, hope that helps, sorry bout the rambling.
What do you expect at wetherspoons?
a place i like is the Snooty Fox in which i think is Grosvenor Avenue near Canonbury overland station. the meat is normally really nice but you dont get that many vegetables with it. quite a nice relaxed atmosphere and kid friendly.
i don't think Photo would like the Ivy :p
"they're looking at me funny ... " :eek:
My experience of places like this is they don't look at anyone funny. They might be thinking all thoughts of nasty things about you, but you'd never know through the well-trained charming and efficient veneer :D
pianistenvy
16-11-2005, 17:09
ok, looking for somewhere that does food all afternoon on sundays, somewhere nice and central as it has to be accessible from both north and south london, probably somewhere informal and pub-ish and not too pricey, rather than a restaurant-y place, and preferably somewhere we can stay and chat over a couple of pints after eating.
oh and the food has to be good :D :D ;)
anyone got any recommendations?
Lennie's just off Shoreditch high street is great for sunday lunch, only serves till about 3pm though. Lennie's 6 Calvert Avenue, E2 7JP
suzee blue cheese
04-12-2005, 11:25
Try the Kings Arms in Roupell Street, SE1 just over the road & past the Union Jack Club from Waterloo tube..
You took the suggestion right out of my mouth :D It's a well cosy pub with an open fire in the winter. I've never been in there on a Sunday though - what's the food like?
BHS near Oxford Circus, good if you're shopping.
Something different try the Czech Club in West Hampstead. Be warned its not veggie friendly last time I was there (along time ago) the sandwich board outside a few weeks ago had roast goose and roast boar on it. If they still have it used to have great imported Gambrinus.
http://www.czechandslovakclub.co.uk/
gracious
05-12-2005, 15:10
we'll go to the wishing well
kea, do you drink in my local?
love the wishing well, but not sure its the best for sunday lunch... we went upstairs in the edt yesterday, which was a really nice venue but rubbish food... the french place on lordship lane is nice, but a bit pricey...
if you live in peckham though, you have to try the rye (on peckham rye), best sunday lunch in south london
this thread really won't die, will it.
gracious
05-12-2005, 15:59
charming!
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