The Hung Drawn & Quartered, EC3 Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The pie was very tasty."
• "Decent food... we had Solt & Pepper Squid, Focaccia with olive oil & balsamic vinegar, and Fishcakes."
• "Nice beer selection, excellent food."
• "The pies looked very tasty and would definitely have a go at them when we revisit."
• "Basically all good quality."
• "The calamari, main course meat pie, and apple pie dessert were all of high quality and taste."
• "Food was freshly cooked and served in good time."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately it was a bit chilly inside."
• "Specialises in pies but I thought mine was a bit bite size."
• "Only down side, they didn't plan well and were out of many menu items."
• "Half of the chips in the plate were hard as a rock, dry and not edible."
• "Food terrible, triple cooked chips awful and fish was so hot I burnt my mouth quite severely."
• "Our meals were both absolutely awful and ingredients used were not fresh."
• "The food was very average and small portions, 3 tiny half new potatoes for roast potatoes and ran out of beef by 2pm."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Staff friendly too."
• "Helpful & attentive staff."
• "Waiters and waitresses so nice and helpful."
• "Very friendly and efficient staff."
• "The staff were really helpful and friendly."
• "Service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is nice!"
• "The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and went out of their way to ensure that my dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish."

Cons:

• "servers were everywhere but very hard to call for a request."
• "But of an insult of a place when you come in at peak time and the staff are all sat behind the bar chowing down on their dinner for the night and you don’t even get a hello."
• "Service was a little slow as staff numbers were low that day."
• "after our main meal the service became non-existant."
• "Poor - actually make that downright rude - service."
• "The service was poor at best."
• "Service a bit slow."

Atmosphere and Location

Pros:

• "Handily located for the Tower of London (hence the name), and Tower Pier."
• "We were entertaing friends from the USA who really enjoyed the evening."
• "The ambiance of the pub is nothing short of wonderful, exuding a welcoming charm that elevates the overall dining experience."
• "Stepping inside, I was greeted by a warm atmosphere adorned with Christmas decorations and framed portraits that added a touch of beauty before I even took a seat."
• "The overall atmosphere of the joint is exactly what you expect for a British Pub."
• "Fabulous pub a short walk from Tower Hill tube. A nice square plan hall with a good atmosphere."
• "Great atmosphere and the prices were very fair a lot cheaper than the west end."

Cons:

• "The pub was quite noisy with lots of customers but I could still hear myself think."
• "Their toilet facilities are downstairs, so might not be suitable for those with accessibility special needs."
• "Unfortunately the toilets only seem to be accessible via a steep flight of stairs, so they're not disabled people friendly."
• "It's a decent enough pub, although can't really recommend it for watching football/any kind of event."
• "Parking is almost impossible!!!"
• "The TVs are small, quiet and don't make for a great viewing experience."
• "the separate area for drinks only didn't seem very cosy."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Very reasonably priced!"
• "Would definitely go again and highly recommended."
• "The menu is good and the prices are reasonable."
• "Prices are not expensive."
• "A small glass of wine and a small lunch came to £22 which is about right in this part of London."
• "Price wise, everything was spot on and fair."
• "Good friendly service and excellent food which arrived promptly."

Cons:

• "The food was excellent although a tad expensive."
• "Make Sure You Have Plenty Of Cash On You As It Ain't Cheap."
• "Very pricey and uncomfortable."
• "It's also a little pricy for the quality received but not a bad choice if you are in the area."
• "£25 for a pint and a small pie with exactly 14 chips isn't the best value."
• "items on the menu not available, beer not chilled enough and a tad expensive for what you got."
• "Expensive, touristy."