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Fiona G.👑November 11, 2014Mac and cheese with bacon on a rainy day is just what you need as comfort food! Ice cream with gingerbread was warm and lovely to finish the meal❤️
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Chris R (thechristophe)June 10, 2016A great atmosphere and interior. Good location, never solidly rammed at night. Limited but tasty range of vegetarian options, can't go wrong with the pie and mash.UpvoteDownvote
New sharing special this week: 650g grass-fed fore rib steak, aged for 28 days & served with tarragon hollandaise. The star of our 3 course #ValentinesDay set menu for £35 per person
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E HSeptember 18, 2013I was skeptical when looking at the menu, but was well-surprised to taste what I ordered. The food was delicious, with some interesting combinations. The menu is seasonal, so will go back again!Upvote1Downvote
Antonia MochanFebruary 9, 2014The Sunday roast I just had was amazing. Melting roasties, beautiful crisp Yorkshire and the beef was rare but tender. Shame they had run out of tomato juice so no Bloody Mary.UpvoteDownvote
AvonJuly 27, 2012Careful of ordering a roast at end of day as you are likely to get microwaved-esque style meat and veg that are so hard they break your teeth; however, keen staff will change your meal with a smile.UpvoteDownvote
Cindy WilliamsonMarch 26, 2013Very good British Food. The Arbroath Smokie is my favorite. It would be great to have a few 'healthy' choices tho. But will definitely be returning.UpvoteDownvote
Sam J.April 9, 2016Best hot chocolate around, pricey eggs Benedict but they're worth it. Good spot for work meetings.UpvoteDownvote
Andy ThorntonDecember 31, 2012Classic British food; unpretentious, well made and reasonably priced. Unfortunately the quality varies dramatically from branch to branch so don't expect the same experience everywhere.UpvoteDownvote
Vale L.September 3, 2012All very good. Service very professional and welcoming. Food very good, especially the pie. Fair price. I recommend.UpvoteDownvote
GloverboySeptember 29, 2011Two daily pie specials makes this venue a Piehunter favourite. Steak and kidney, served with creamy mash and some crunchy greens, is a top choice.UpvoteDownvote
Joe NixonAugust 9, 2014They don't have many veggie items on the menu, but always have a veggie pie of the day. Most of their seating is in boothsUpvoteDownvote
Andrew DearlingDecember 28, 2012Very good scones, clotted cream and jam. The took 10 minutes to come but they were warm when they arrived so I assume they're cooked to order.UpvoteDownvote
Clara BayarriSeptember 10, 2015Lovely restaurant, sit outside to watch people walk by while you eatUpvoteDownvote
Paul in LondonJune 5, 2013Great cocktails and better service than the last visit... But the food is still a bit hit and miss...UpvoteDownvote
Annie HallOctober 26, 2010Tasty pies, but service a little cold and distant. If you haven't booked, be warned, waiters will try and seat you at the table separate to the main restaurant. Ask to be seated elsewhere!Upvote1Downvote
Russell NewmanDecember 12, 2010Pies are very good, as was the venison stew. Service was great, would highly recommend the place! Will come backUpvoteDownvote
Joe HughesApril 1, 2011The two of us were able to walk in at 6pm on a Friday and get seated immediately, but the place filled up over the next 45 minutes.UpvoteDownvote
MaryAnn JohansonAugust 27, 2011The chocolate and beetroot cake may sound weird, but it's delish!UpvoteDownvote
Ian JeanesJune 10, 2012Good food. The service is almost funny because they are so rude. Two out our five waiters were absent of words and service.Upvote1Downvote
David WilliamsSeptember 12, 2010Roast beef Sunday lunch was very good, if a little on the expensive sideUpvoteDownvote
- Great coffee and cheesecake here. Also nice and kid friendly for our toddler.UpvoteDownvote
- Andrew woodJuly 11, 2013Second time here, both times seriously indifferent food and service. Don't think I'll come back...UpvoteDownvote
Jc TrabolsiDecember 5, 2010Hope you don't try to get scrambled eggs w/ your full English breakfast - apparently there's no substitutions!Upvote1Downvote
Ben MasonOctober 12, 2010currys and stews are awesome, and better value than the sarnies...UpvoteDownvote
Nigel LuptonOctober 24, 2010Good pies and nice decor but watch out for the surly staff and tinny musicUpvoteDownvote
Evil GiraffeJuly 15, 2011Good food, shame on the service. Food was left under light for good 5 min while staff just chatted.UpvoteDownvote
Sebastian OstmanApril 14, 2014£8 for a shandy!! This place needs to good hard look at itself. Don't bother visiting.UpvoteDownvote- GloverboyMay 6, 2010Try the daily pie specials. And go toUpvoteDownvote
Cian FloodNovember 9, 2010Just looking at the tips and can confirm that the staff are a bit cranky but going to give it a chance...UpvoteDownvote
Ashton McGregorDecember 14, 2014Not great. Fish pie with little or no fish in it. No apology, offer to change or recompense when i@complainedUpvoteDownvote
- C MNovember 12, 2017Used to be great - now it’s terrible. Mediocre service, barely warm food and a disappointing Sunday roast. Go elsewhere.UpvoteDownvote
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Canteen
Royal Festival Hall (at Belvedere Rd)
Waterloo
Greater London
SE1 8XX
United Kingdom
Waterloo
Greater London
SE1 8XX
United Kingdom
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
+44 20 7620 2505
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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