The Lock Tavern Reviews Summary

Category: Pub London

Address: 35 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London, NW1 8AJ, United Kingdom

Phone: +442074827163

Rating: 4.3
based on 183 reviews.

Staff Service

Pros:

  • "We had a lovely girl serving our table, Pippa so super sweet and helpful and actually I felt very sorry for her as she had to work extra hard."
  • "Staff are really helpful."
  • "Seriously loved it, staff is adorable, even had me taste a variety of different beers to choose which one I would prefer."
  • "Brilliant atmosphere, polite and attentive staff."
  • "The staff is friendly and attentive, adding even more charm to the experience."
  • "Staff were super friendly and accommodating of our large group."
  • "Staff on the day were friendly, engagingly and helpful."

Cons:

  • "Once seated, a waitress came to us to take orders and again was incredibly rude and not at all welcoming."
  • "They served about four other customers who arrived after us, without so much as acknowledging that we were waiting."
  • "Extremely rude, verbally abusive member of staff almost pushed a female member of our group to get out of the garden when it closed."
  • "The manager was extremely rude and aggressive when speaking not only with us, but with other guests, she made us feel very unwelcome."
  • "When we asked them why they just laughed and said it was because 'we were bad people'."
  • "Bartenders could do with smiling a bit."
  • "Had to leave without buying a drink because the staff were so inattentive."

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

  • "Great atmosphere, beautiful terrace/garden with pretty decoration."
  • "Had a super old skool feel to it, great selection of drinks on tap plus spirits."
  • "Extremely friendly and nice place. We are group of traders from Camden Market and always go to Lock Tavern to celebrate birthdays etc."
  • "Lots of space in the bar, terrace, and gardens... we sat in the rear garden which was buzzy and had a great atmosphere."
  • "The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with soft lighting and blankets available to keep you warm."
  • "Relaxed vibe and great location."
  • "A buzzing and lively place. Spread over a number of floors, with more than one outside area."

Cons:

  • "The back garden roof is now all covered in plexiglas allowing no air circulation at all."
  • "We actually had to leave because the DJ was so poor and completely killed the atmosphere!!"
  • "Us Prince fans were completely overlooked/disregarded, they were obv waiting for the venue to fill up, but totally misleading advertising on their part."
  • "Sadly this place is not anymore the coolest pub in Camden definitely no a place to have party, it’s just a random pub with a nice garden."
  • "Sadly the excellent music programme and stage have long gone, and the place has lost its character and atmosphere."
  • "The 'odd' Prince tune was only played when Prince fans spoke to the DJ to complain."
  • "A little too noisy for my liking, and not in the enjoyably lively way."

Food & Drinks

Pros:

  • "Prices are slightly higher than the average place but at the end of the day this isn’t the average place."
  • "Different kind of people, different kind of beer en reasonable prices."
  • "Really well priced for the area, good drink range."
  • "Food was SO good. Great fish and chips, cobb salad and the popcorn chicken were also good."
  • "Ordered a chicken burger which was very tasty and the sauces were a quality brand in mini jam jars."
  • "Food is great."
  • "The food is delicious and diverse, offering everything from classic British dishes to more international options."

Cons:

  • "Food is average pub fare, though my portion of fish and chips was definitely on the small side, and the burgers don't come with fries as standard."
  • "But like that it was overpriced."
  • "Wouldn't mind so much if the pizzas weren't already overpriced and of average quality."
  • "The nachos were overloaded and soggy which made them unpleasant."
  • "Today I had the most tasteless and oily fish and ships ever that took ages to arrive."
  • "I ordered the 'Vish and Chips' and it was so oily that I felt sick for hours afterwards."
  • "My friend was also disappointed by her chicken burger which was dry and boring."

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