The Grocer Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Really nice decor, big fan of the bar and 'outside' area is still under cover of the main market so good when raining too."
• "Very cosy drinking/eating place in Spitalfields Market. It has a heated seating area outside with benches, large tables as well as comfy sofas too."
• "A nice cosy place with outdoor and indoor seating available."
• "The pub has a nice vibe: indoor and outdoor/covered seating, a chatty crowd, hipster fixtures."
• "Relaxed warm bar, it’s a really nice atmosphere at night as the lighting is really good and they have a pretty cool decor."
• "Cool, open space, lovely spot to sit outside with a nice aesthetic."
• "It's a friendly atmosphere with the buzz of the market."

Cons:

• "The venue has all the charm of sitting in a supermarket cafe."
• "This pub is the strange cold corner of Spitalfields Market."
• "The place was really cold, we had our lunch with the blankets on, would not recommend this place at all."
• "Awful music which was really loud and completely at odds with the vibe."
• "Very expensive even for Spitalfields without great styling or facilities."
• "Food was poorly and a joke, way overpriced."

Service

Pros:

• "Outstanding food, great service and not what I expected in a tourist spot."
• "Attentive staff."
• "Staff very friendly and a big thanks to Michelangelo the head chef to make me very happy with the delicious food."
• "A warm welcome from staff."
• "The staff were attentive, accommodating all our requests with care."
• "The true highlight is the staff; they are always on point and quick to serve and clean up as needed."
• "Friendly and efficient service with a smile."

Cons:

• "The staff didn't even ask how the food was."
• "Service at the bar was slow as one server was chatting up the barmaid and the other appeared to be washing up."
• "Service was about as half-arsed as it comes!"
• "Sadly they always have really slow service. There is often only 1 person serving behind the bar which is terrible for a pub in the city that is always busy & full of people any day of the week."
• "Really expensive and clueless staff who didn't understand customers."
• "Staff seem a little disinterested."
• "Staff looked like they wanted to be anywhere else but there - struggled to see any of them smile."

Food & Drinks

Pros:

• "Drinks are reasonably priced for the location."
• "Went in just for a beer, and was surprised to find a very good selection of craft beers, both draught and bottled / canned."
• "Very friendly staff, love the food there, its very juicy and tender."
• "Food is delicious, we had sirloin steaks."
• "The food is really tasty here and reasonably priced considering where you are in London."
• "Superb dark & stormy rum cocktail followed by a perfectly cooked venison burger."
• "Food and drinks pre-orders were delicious."

Cons:

• "Food is OK, but I'm not sure it warrants the prices."
• "Absolute Ripoff for drinks. High prices, low quality!"
• "Expensive drinks and food! But despite the high prices the portions are small and poor."
• "Portions were small for the prices being charged."
• "I would say that the food is overpriced for the portion sizes."
• "The food we ordered was a disappointment and therefore not worth the money."
• "All were lukewarm, tasteless and absolutely not worth the price."