The Victoria, Paddington Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was tasty and quickly served, and the cocktails were so delicious!"
• "Had the fried shrimp etc starter. Yum."
• "I highly recommend the chicken wings as a snack, they were excellent."
• "Really loved the food, their chicken snitzhel was top par."
• "Their fish and chips was amazing and their sides from fried pickles and popcorn chicken were great too."
• "The food surpasses regular pub fare, serving up delicious and high-quality dishes."
• "The food was superb the Scallop starter possibly one of the BEST starters I have ever had anywhere."

Cons:

• "Don't even bother with the fish and chips. They taste like nothing, and salt couldn't save it."
• "Sunday roast was the chewiest beef ever."
• "A desire for a second round of beverages went unfulfilled and unrecognized."
• "I ordered the steak rare. It was perfectly cooked, but unfortunately someone had put far too much salt on the dish."
• "The Food omg not cooked, still cold on some parts."
• "The biggest disappointment was the lamb. Majority of the piece I got wasn’t edible. It was wayyyyy too fatty."
• "The meal itself was good save for the Yorkshire pudding which was too dry and crispy, and the roast beef had more fat than I (or my wife) were expecting."

Service

Pros:

• "What really stood out, though, was the amazing hospitality."
• "Barkeeps very personable and attentive."
• "They were attentive, knowledgeable, and always ready to assist with any queries we had."
• "The staff was very friendly."
• "Service was efficient and the staff friendly."
• "The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had a lovely meal."
• "The friendly barman made us feel very welcome."

Cons:

• "Waitings time are a little annoying since the pub is pretty small and its almost always full."
• "It is usually pretty crowded, especially if you want to sit down."
• "Staff seemed to be overwhelmed with work and had to be sought out a couple times."
• "Never once did anyone check in after anything was delivered to the table to inquire how it was."
• "But requests for glasses of water were seemingly heard but never delivered."
• "They have lots of staff rotations and it is common orders are gotten wrong."
• "A bit understaffed so service is really not that great, some of the staff can be quite rude too."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Gorgeous pub with traditional, well maintained and cozy decor throughout."
• "It's an absolutely gorgeous dining setting in the library room."
• "The place's architecture and decor make you feel its rich history, creating an amazing atmosphere."
• "Loved this pub for it's cozy and welcoming atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere is electric, the food is amazing."
• "The decor was tastefully done, creating a cozy and inviting environment."
• "This is such a lovely looking pub with lots of history behind it."

Cons:

• "Indoor setup isn't that welcoming though, and outdoor is a little cramped on the pavement."
• "This place is always full (which is a sign of a good thing!) Sadly, it makes it very difficult to go there and sit for a longer period of time."
• "We came on a hot summer day and it was a bit stuffy, but that’s how it is innit."
• "The pub is closed for renovation, however it’s not said/written anywhere on the web! Disgraceful!"
• "While the setting is lovely, we enjoyed sitting outside having a beer with all the flowers but there was basically no service for us."
• "It's a bit pokey so can be difficult to find a place to sit or perch on busy evenings."
• "Staff a little unnecessarily aggressive to push you out the door at closing."