Address: Equitable House, 1 Monument St, London EC3R 8BG, United Kingdom
Phone: +442076235446
Rating: 4.1
based on 160 reviews.
Atmosphere & Location
Pros:
"Always thought this was a mainstream, commercial kind of a bar, but was pleasantly surprised to discover it's a real ale pub."
"A reasonable watering hole, with a good range of your standard non-standard drinks. Handily located to stumble back to London Bridge or Bank tube stations, as needed."
"The ambiance of this restaurant is great, with a nice space for groups."
"It's in a good location and has loads of outdoor space."
"Too good. I love the ambience. Nothing can match the feeling of having a beer with monument, the iconic tower on your back."
"Nice decoration authentic to its theme and great atmosphere."
"This is a great lively place to go for some after work drinks."
Cons:
"Booked a table for 6 of us last night as we were meeting up with friends. Expected to be seated in the mezzanine dining area but ended up at the far end of a very noisy bar, very disappointing."
"It’s a bit loud if you’re looking for a place to eat and chill a bit."
"Very loud and noisy on a friday night."
"It would be a fine place to drink and eat except that they play the music so insanely loud that nobody can have a conversation."
"But don't go if you're epileptic - the LED bulbs were strobing really badly!"
"When I arrived at The Hydrant at 1:30 it was cold inside."
Service
Pros:
"Matt helped us with directions and things to do on our first night out."
"Daniel, our server, was unbelievable! Kind, forthcoming and very tentative!"
"Massive thank you to Jasmine who ensured we had everything we needed at all times - super friendly and helpful."
"The staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive without ever interrupting my friend and I or going overboard with it."
"The service staff were great, good information about food allergens."
"Lovely service, the lady that served us was impressive went above and beyond."
"Staff was super kind and friendly."
Cons:
"The food was overcooked, small portions, service a bit slow."
"Horrible customer service."
"Service not so great."
"The serving guy made me wait at the table for almost 15 minutes until he gets my order."
"Avoid. Staff more interested in making coffees and talking to their friends at the end of the bar."
"Service was appalling. Woman with dark hair was exceptionally rude and was clearly not educated in the definition of customer service."
"Service so bad I feel compelled to review it."
Food & Drinks
Pros:
"There are at least ten varieties of craft beer along with all regular alcoholic drinks."
"The burger was decent and they served this one sour beer which was fantastic."
"The fish and chips is great, loved the extras too."
"We tried the waffle and fried chicken, it was really good."
"It has a fantastic selection of beer."
"We had two peri peri 🍔, was the best I’ve had!"
"Food was amazing, fish and chips, and filly steak."
Cons:
"Ordered a full English for £10, with watery scrambled eggs, a single sausage, 2 rashers of over cooked streaky bacon."
"Food is okay - relatively standard pub fare."
"Wow what can I say over priced poor food (London I know) but at least serve food people can eat."
"The chicken burger wasn't very good at all (even doubled up)."
"For this price, 16.50 gbp for burger (all extra included) and fries you can find better place."
"Nice place with good beer options but the food was poor."
"The food was definitaly not satisfying as it was served cold."
Value & Pricing
Pros:
"Good food with plenty of vege options and nice staff. Very close to monument and considering the location the prices were very good."
Cons:
"For this price, 16.50 gbp for burger (all extra included) and fries you can find better place."
"Two double g&ts were £24 though so a little pricey."
"Central London is already notoriously expensive for food and drink at often up to £6.90 for a pint, but £8?!? Robbery."
"Only lost a star because the beers cost too much."
"I rate my experience 2 stars only as I was asked to pay way too much for a drink."