The Grenadier Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Everything was really tasty and reasonably priced."
• "Brilliant Beef Wellington."
• "The food will melt in your mouth🤤"
• "I had the beef wellington - their speciality! The beef was tasty, tender and appropriately cooked."
• "The quality is great, I ate a cheese and a sandwich with tuna and mayo and everything was fantastic!!"
• "WHATEVER YOU DO, GET THE SCOTCH EGGS & THE STEAK AND ALE PIE... OH MY WORD."
• "Best Wellington beef in London!"

Cons:

• "The sides (potatoes, carrots, parsnip and cabbage) weren't bad but nothing special but the Yorkshire pudding was dry."
• "Food is pretty good, burger a bit dry."
• "The Beef Wellington Was supposed to be medium rare...but came out dark purple and chewy, insanely rare."
• "The hamburger is only served 1 way, well done which made it not worthy."
• "The Beef Wellington was over-hyped."
• "Beef Wellington is quite mediocre for the price, the pastry isn't the best and the meat could use some seasoning."
• "Food was very average for the money they are asking."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff was very friendly and helpful and engaging."
• "Despite the demanding crowds the service delivered by Joanna was relaxed, attentive and prompt."
• "Very nice staff."
• "Service was amazing - super friendly and very welcoming."
• "The staff was very much accommodating."
• "Staff are friendly and efficient and their bloody Mary is exceptionally tasty."
• "The staff who served us were very efficient."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately this 1-2 star rating is for staff rudeness that hopefully is not typical of the establishment."
• "Unfriendly service as well; will not be dining here again."
• "Worst service in London. Rudest bartender perhaps in the world."
• "Would have been a 3 out of 5, but the staff was cold and ignored us most of the meal."
• "The bartender was immediately rude when we asked about drinks."
• "Staff were very unfriendly in particular the manager."
• "Unfortunately the manager ruined our visit, asking us to quieten down if anyone spoke above a whisper."

Ambiance & Location

Pros:

• "The bar itself is incredibly small, full of history and if it wasn't so crowded I'm sure we would have spotted some cool things to check out besides all the money on the ceiling."
• "Tucked away down a delightful cobbled mews, this tiny, tiny hostelry is a true find."
• "A very charming little pub tucked into an affluent nook near to Hyde Park."
• "Super quaint pub in neighborhood setting. The history makes the ambiance."
• "Delightful gem of a pub that's hard to find but worth the exploration!"
• "The pub has such a cool atmosphere."
• "Tiny pub hidden in up and old mews street. Fantastic ambience and a good selection of ales."

Cons:

• "It's hard to find...I wouldn't bother."
• "Pub's location in an empty backyard street was a bit intimidating."
• "Massively overpriced even if it is central London."
• "An expensive part of London and a somewhat expensive pub."
• "Like so much in London, it is now a mere shell of its former self - a rather banal tourist joint."
• "It is quite pricey for a pub but it comes down to location!"
• "Expensive for what is a dull atmosphere and our group was told several times to be quiet."