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The Stablehand, London, Greater London

The Stablehand

4.3
4.3
324 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Built in 1839 on an old archery range, this pub quickly became a cherished neighbourhood meeting spot and was frequented by notable locals throughout its history, from Winston Churchill to Tony Blair.

To honour the historical roots of the establishment, offer our take on the quintessential British gastro pub. We aim to be London's only gastro pub sourcing all of our ingredients from the British Isles, and where that is not possible, we look to source ingredients from countries and territories with close links to Britain, such as our lemons from Gibraltar. Our Head Chef champions British produce through culinary favourites such as steak, fish pie, and the classic treacle pudding.Our unique drinks & wine list is also fully sourced from sustainable vineyards, breweries and distilleries across Britain

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British
  • Phone number
    020 7499 1076
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Lunch Menu

    £14.95 per person

    Prepaid

    9 Sept 2024 - 5 Sept 2025
    Choose a starter and a main or a main and a dessert for £14.95 per person. Available Monday to Saturday 12pm - 3.30pm.
    Lunch Menu photo
  • Sunday Roast

    £23.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a classic roast dinner, served every Sunday lunch and dinner. Enjoy tender roast beef, pork or chicken with all the trimmings, including fresh seasonal vegetables and Yorkshire puddings. Our regular A La Carte menu is also available.
    Sunday Roast photo
  • Christmas Day 5 Course Menu

    £84.95 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Enjoy our exquisite 5-Course Christmas Day menu, complete with a complimentary glass of Kingscote Sparkling Wine - for£84.95pp. (We require a £20pp deposit to secure the table)
    Christmas Day 5 Course Menu photo

What 324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    British

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Stablehand offers a "cosy atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "friendly staff." Known for its standout Sunday Roast and sticky toffee pudding, it provides a quintessential British dining experience. While service can vary, the charming setting near Paddington Station often leaves guests eager to return.

324 Reviews
  1. Tanya

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Small portions with none of the niceties e.g there was no bread and butter served with the prawn cocktail. There was no gravy with the pie. The cheese board was not served at room temperature but cold straight from the fridge. Service was friendly until we opted not to pay the entire 12.5% suggested service charge but paid nearer 10%.

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  2. Malv

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently dined at the Stablehand and was thoroughly impressed. The service was prompt, attentive, and friendly. The food was incredibly flavourful, well presented and perfectly cooked. The ambience was perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Highly recommend.

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  3. Ben

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing time at The Stablehand. The service was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The Macsween’s Haggis Scotch Egg was incredible—crispy, flavourful, and so satisfying. The Bubble & Squeak was just as fantastic, with golden edges and comforting, hearty flavours. Great food, lovely people—can’t wait to go back!

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  4. Nathalie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious lunch at the Stablehand! Food was amazing, really recommend the scallops. Service was excellent and the wait staff were attentive. Really charming decor, will definitely be returning!

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  5. Pierre

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super friendly welcome. Great little gastro-pub, food was really tasty and loved the playlist! Also discovered a really good English sparkling wine that I'll definitely keep an eye out for and order again.

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  6. Martin

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and the place was a nice old pub but... The service was terrible. They were friendly and polite but so slow and inattentive. They never checked in and one had to wait and wave to get attention when they walked to another table that often didn't work and needed to be repeated several times to get someone to come over to us. We even had to go up to the bar, after a 15 minute wait to remind them about our drinks order. It was not a super busy evening with only half the tables occupied.

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  7. Doug

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything excellent. Fish was very good but not excellent.

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  8. Bob

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a nice atmosphere. Service was friendly, a little slow but not bad. Really enjoyed the experience, would definitely eat here again!

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  9. Emma

    Manchester

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average and the pub was quite quiet. Service was slow.

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  10. Linda

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really excellent traditional British food. We went there twice during our short stay, once for the Sunday roast and once a la carte. Both yummy! Friendly and professional service.

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FAQs

The Stablehand is rated 4.3 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Stablehand

4 Bathurst Street, Lancaster Gate, London, Greater London W2 2SD

Additional information

  • Area
    Paddington
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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