The Black Dog - London

I once believed that this restaurant served the best roast in all of London, especially because of their Pork Belly dish. However, my recent visit was extremely disappointing. My partner and I were looking forward to returning, but our experience turned out to be awful. The main reason for this was the change in head chef, which was quite evident. The service was slow, with drinks taking 30 minutes to arrive and our starter being forgotten. The beloved pork belly dish was no longer on the menu, so we settled for beef. Unfortunately, the beef roast we received was thick, rare, and difficult to cut. The side dishes were also inconsistent and arrived late. To make matters worse, I found a hair in my food, prompting them to bring me a new plate with minimal portions. The service was lacking, with no one checking if we needed anything else and the staff appearing disinterested. They even brought the bill without itemizing it, expecting us to pay immediately. I had to correct them on the charges, as they had included the hair-infested roast and drinks. Overall, it was a terrible experience and I would not recommend this restaurant. There are better roast options at the same price point in nicer locations. When I asked about the change in head chef, it was confirmed, which explained a lot. It's a shame that the previous chef's pork belly roast, which was once the best in London, is no longer on the menu.

I stopped by for lunch while out for a walk. The menu was very impressive, and the grilled Caesar Salad with chicken was excellent. They have a great selection of beverages and offer seating options in the garden, indoor, and street side. The service was very accommodating. This place is definitely a keeper.

During our visit from the United States, our travel guide suggested this restaurant for dinner. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our meal, with the waitress providing exceptional service. This hidden gem of a pub serves delicious food and was a perfect off-the-beaten-path dining experience.

We were staying at the nearby Staybridge (also highly recommended) and came out for dinner one night it was Saturday, so it was steak night. My husband got the steak with chimichurri and really enjoyed it. I had a burger and fries and they were also good. Beer selection was good. People were friendly and helpful, and service good. It felt more relaxed there than our visit to the Rose (a few blocks away). While the menu was small, it was enough for us. Seems to get a lot of local patrons. Overall a good experience and would return, particularly if at the Staybridge.

Except for the company my dinner was utterly horrible. I ordered Caesar salad and it was the worst I have ever had. The salad was room temperature, the pieces of romaine were huge so I had to use a knife and the dressing was soo bland. To be fair the other 3 people seemed to enjoy their meals. If you visit avoid the Caesar salad.