The Walrus And The Carpenter Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The best thing about this pub is by far the staff."
• "The wait staff were very friendly and accommodating."
• "Very good service from our waitresses."
• "Staff are decent."
• "The staff were so friendly and very welcoming."
• "Staff kindly and respectfully brought attention about an allergen in ordered food."
• "The staff at this venue are very friendly and greeted us with a nice, warm welcome."

Cons:

• "When advised there was seating down stairs it stunk of piss so we came back up."
• "The serving staff could not have cared less or known less about the products they sold."
• "The waiter didn't feel like it. Bad service, food was mediocre, beer was okay."
• "Barely saw the staff, they visited our table twice."
• "The staff were miserable and rude."
• "Some of the staff was not too friendly."
• "The staff were bored, uninterested and uncaring."

Food and Drink

Pros:

• "Nice cheeseburger and a great selection of Ales."
• "Very large selection of gins as well and very well priced, served in magnificent crystal glasses."
• "The food was delicious and with good portions."
• "While in there the food looked so good we had to try it."
• "The food was delicious."
• "Great pub grub and brews!"
• "The fish & chips were really nice."

Cons:

• "Food is basic English style, average quality."
• "The chorizo pie was very mediocre. I've tried both Spanish and Mexican chorizo, and this was just bland."
• "Everything is overpriced. Its just boring bland British food nothing spectacular."
• "A chicken and avocado sandwich was mostly mayonnaise with no chicken and one slice of avocado."
• "We had the fish finger sandwiches and chips which consisted of bread as dry as dust and 3 miniscule pieces of fish."
• "Fish and chips were overpriced for the quality, steaks were not really up to shape or cooked how we asked."
• "Nachos wasn't any good, very little guacamole or sour cream & the cheese wasn't mozzarella."

Ambience and Location

Pros:

• "Staff nice food good friendly atmosphere perfect for an easy afternoon after sightseeing."
• "lovely welcoming place to eat!"
• "Right next to the monument to the great fire of London, with seating outside with a view up to the monument itself!"
• "A classic English pub downstairs with outdoor seating and great people watching."
• "Great pub in the City. Nice atmosphere related to the Alice in Wonderland world."
• "Wonderful pub in the heart of the city."
• "A good old fashioned pub in the heart of the city."

Cons:

• "It looks like it would be a nice place to go to, if you could find a time when it were not bonkers rammed full."
• "The restaurant is called Walrus and Carpenter, but nothing inside points to the name or Lewis Carroll."
• "Horrid! Guy blocking the door, forcing you to download nhs app because can't be bothered writing down your details... Unwelcoming."
• "A cosy pub that sadly do not feature enough thematic atmosphere as the name suggests."
• "Very hot indoors in summer (rare problem I know) but had plenty of outdoor space too."
• "Packed and loud."
• "The outside pavement area is a real sun trap and can attract big crowds of ‘suits’ on weekday lunchtimes and after work."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

• "Please brace yourself too for London prices £6-60 for a pint of Amstel ...Ouch!!!"
• "Reasonably priced.... nice step off the streets for a good beer and some local fare."
• "Great little corner London pub.very busy Wednesday & Thursday after 1600.good selection of lagers and ales. Reasonably priced for location."

Cons:

• "£5.90 for a pint of flat Amstel is actually robbery though."
• "Very, very expensive. 2 pints of Peroni was £11+!! That's absurd."
• "Food seemed expensive for what it was but again, City prices."
• "My only complaint is whiskey pours are very measured and not generous."