The Surprise Chelsea

Name: The Surprise Chelsea
Address: 6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, SW3 4AJ
Telephone: 020 3837 4600
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

592 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

The Surprise is a beautiful gastro-pub tucked away in the heart of Chelsea. A hidden gem just a stone's throw from The River Thames, Battersea Park and the famous King's Road serving expertly prepared fresh, seasonal and local produce alongside a superb range of cask ales, a world class wine list and delicious cocktails!
Our famous Hamilton Room is available to book for private dining, drinks receptions and also as a meeting room, please get in touch to find our more.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–23:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:30
Phone number
020 3837 4600
Website
http://www.thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ondrej Hula
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!

Location
6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London SW3 4AJ
Area
Chelsea
Cross Street
Christchurch Terrace
Parking details
There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
Public transit
Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Curraghmore Whiskey Evening
£50.00 per person
Prepaid
26 Mar 2025 only
19:00
An evening of guided tastings of select Curraghmore whiskeys & expert insights into the heritage and craftsmanship behind each expression coupled with a curated menu of canapés, designed to complement the rich aromas and flavours of the whiskey. Join Richard de la Poer Beresford, the Earl of Tyrone, for an exclusive event and an opportunity for whiskey enthusiasts and collectors to deepen their appreciation for fine Irish whiskey in a historic yet modern setting. the much-anticipated Curraghmore Single Estate Pot Still Whiskey, crafted with oats and barley grown on the Curraghmore Estate in Waterford, Ireland. Guests will also enjoy exclusive tastings from each of the individual casks used in creating this special release.

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
Gastro Pub
South West London
Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Surprise Chelsea is a charming pub and restaurant in a lovely neighborhood, offering "amazing food," "friendly staff," and a "wonderful atmosphere." It's perfect for a relaxing meal or drink, with a "beautiful setting" and "great service." Regulars praise it as a "hidden delight" and "lovely local."

592 Reviews

A
Amber VIP
Edinburgh9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect for Saturday lunch with friends. Delicious food and great service. We'll be back!
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Pittsburgh1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Surprise was a wonderful place to enjoy our last dinner in London. The staff were so efficient and friendly and genuinely interested in their patrons. The menu was a delicious array of both farm and seafood. A good selection for those needing gluten free options too. Make sure you book as it fills up quickly and we went on a Tuesday evening. Wish we had a local like this in New Zealand!
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Desiree
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was everything I dreamed of for a Sunday roast! Our server was amazing and the whole vibe of the place was energetic, quaint and cozy.
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jennifer
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a super venue great food and artmosphere. Ten out of ten
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Chris VIP
London40 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been here several times now but no more. It is SO loud. The acoustics are terrible, the customers noisy, entitled Chelsea types who have to be heard however vacuous their conversation and it really makes it difficult to enjoy the absolutely delicious food. No attempt is made to reduce their shouting or for the owners to understand that noise lessens appetite. The staff is lovely, the decor fun, the loo upstairs was blocked but I should have mentioned that, I’m certain it would have been fixed. If only I could go when there were fewer punters!
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Stephen VIP
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A quiet and rain Monday lunchtime, however the Surprise a welcoming and atmospheric escape. Great food made with well sourced high quality ingredients. Friendly and engaging service added to the enjoyment. Excellent !
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Therese VIP
Bath9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A favorite in london. Great table near the fire, very attentive and friendly staff, fabulous food, every course. Highly recommend.
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Tom
Oxford7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely chilled Sunday evening drinks. Great ambience and attentive service.
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Benjamin
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome pub. Love coming here. Our waitress (Elise - hopefully not butchering the spelling) was great, too!
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Emma
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A last minute booking turned out to be a fantastic lunch. Superb food, great atmosphere and above all wonderful service. What a find - we’ll definitely be back.
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FAQs

The Surprise Chelsea is rated 4.7 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London SW3 4AJ

Additional information

Cross Street
Christchurch Terrace
Area
Chelsea
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–23:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:30
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
Public transit
Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ondrej Hula
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk/
Phone number
020 3837 4600
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!

The Surprise Chelsea

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Curraghmore Whiskey Evening

Menu

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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