London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of St. James's Park Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

truly one of the best places i’ve been to in this city! staff is extremely kind and caring. my order got messed up because they were overwhelmed but they corrected themselves really quick and were super apologetic, even though these things happen! :)) the food was delicious and the place has a lovely atmosphere, and it’s really clean. 10/10 would recommend!! (forgot to take a pic of my burger which was also delicious)
Bogi Nyirádi - a week ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Worth stopping by – but not flawless This place gets a lot of things right. The atmosphere is warm and classic, the bar area is lively, and it’s a great spot to sit back with a glass of wine and share a few plates. The menu has solid pub-style options, portions are fair, and service is friendly without being intrusive. What I really liked: ✔️ Comfortable, welcoming vibe ✔️ Good selection for sharing with drinks ✔️ Well-organized and clean space That said, a few details hold it back from a full 5 stars. Some dishes feel a bit safe rather than memorable, and consistency could be slightly better considering the price point. Overall: a reliable, enjoyable place you’d happily return to — just one step away from being excellent. 👍 Recommended, especially for a relaxed evening with wine and conversation.
Emrah Özdemir - 2 weeks ago

Amazing place, one of the old ones in London. Spectacular food, excellent cuisine, one dish is enough. The meatloaf and roast turkey were outstanding. Great variety of beers, I recommend Estrella Galicia o Cruzcampo Served in it own cup. The service staff was incredible, so friendly. And the place... It's on another level.
jose manuel rodriguez perez - 2 months ago

Arrived from USA in morning, I am a native Londoner living in US so always looking for new spots in my town to show my American wife. Great ambience, it was UEFA night so busy as games on TV.s. Lovely victorian era traditional feel. The way the great british pub is meant to be. Food excellent on a lovely early December night. Just a short walk from our hotel
David Rush - 2 months ago

The Architecture of the Journey Sometimes the best part of a building isn't what’s inside the doors, but the way it anchors a memory. I never actually stepped foot inside The Albert, but its exterior was a highlight of a long, wandering walk through London that I’ll never forget. In a city that is constantly modernizing, The Albert stands as a defiant, beautiful paradox. Its ornate Victorian façade, with that intricate ironwork and etched glass, felt like a gift to the street a reminder that beauty doesn't have to be tucked away behind a velvet rope. It’s a heavy, atmospheric piece of history that turned a simple walk with a friend into something that felt cinematic The Experience: You don’t need a reservation to appreciate the gravity of a place like this. The exterior is a masterpiece in its own right, and just being in its presence makes you feel the weight and luck of being in London. The Silent Anchor: It served as the perfect backdrop for our conversation a landmark that grounded us in the history of the city while we just drifted through the afternoon. It’s a reminder that the soul of a trip isn’t just found in the "destinations," but in the spaces between them. The architecture of The Albert is as much a part of my story as any interior could have been. If you appreciate the artistry of a city's skeleton, take the time to just stand across the street and look. It is a stunning, stubborn piece of the past that makes the present feel a little more magical. It’s interesting how those "exterior" memories can sometimes be more vivid than the places we actually stayed for hours.
Tyrone - 2 weeks ago

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I finally got that fish and chips I needed when coming to London. I was recommended this place by some locals and was glad to stop in for lunch. You choose a seat and then order food and beverages at the bar but they bring your food to your table. It feels like being in an old gentleman's club or something when you're inside. We each ordered a pint while we checked out the menu. Of course I had to get my fish and chips while my sister decided on a steak and ale pie. We both enjoyed our food and drinks while enjoying the rain outside. Great stop on our trip.
punkrok22 - 4 weeks ago

Popped in for some drinks a couple of nights while staying up the block at the Sanctuary House Hotel. Great atmosphere and history. Excellent pours and friendly service. Small space so be prepared to stand but worth the visit.
Jason M. Chin - 2 weeks ago

We had such a lovely experience at the Two Chairmen. It’s a quaint little pub with a cosy upstairs area, and we visited with our dog, Piccolina, who was made to feel like an absolute star. Special shout out to the staff, Nat and Jo, who were incredibly welcoming — they brought her treats, made a big fuss of her, and went above and beyond to make us feel at home. We honestly can’t thank them enough for the warm welcome, especially to Piccolina. The food was really good — we weren’t expecting pub food to be this tasty, but everything was spot on. Highly recommend stopping by, especially if you’re with your dog. It can get busy downstairs but we sat upstairs where it was calmer. A wonderful dog-friendly spot we’ll definitely be returning to!
The Dogvine - 3 months ago

A fairytale atmosphere in an old English public house. The service was absolutely delightful, and the food, like the typical Ale Pie with cabbage, mashed potatoes, and gravy, was DELICIOUS. The food alone can be had for under £20 per person, with drinks for £20-30. A delicious selection of beer and free water. We were very pleased, especially if you're looking for a dose of London in a nutshell while sightseeing!
Marcin Conan - a month ago

Nice little pub located not far from parliament Square and st.james's park. Stopped by for a quick drink. Very lively place. Traditional yet modern feel to the place. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Good choice of drinks at usual London prices. Service was welcoming and helpful.
Michael C - 5 months ago

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Tri app was delish! Pepperoni pizza was great. Sause not to sweet. Could always use more pepperoni! Dessert was fantastic. Loved it all. Server was attentive to our need and very friendly. Busy place but did not have to yell across the talk to talk. Would eat there again next time we are in London
Richard Telling - 4 months ago

I cannot say enough about this place! After several days in London I finally found a spot with the absolute best service, great atmosphere and the food absolutely hands down best food I ate while being here! Don’t skip the dough balls or the Affogato!!…actually don’t skip the pizza either 🤤
Ludachris T - 2 months ago

We popped to pizza express for a quick dinner before the theatre. We were greeted warmly and shown to out table quickly. The staff were really attentive and friendly and the food was lovely. We didn't have to wait long for the food to arrive either, plus an added bonus we didn't have to wait ages for the bill or to pay. I'll definitely be back
Sandra Rhodes - 2 weeks ago

As you can see my plate is empty. This is the best pizza I ever had atmosphere was amazing. Staff was awesome. Would love to come back here every day.
Robbin de Kruyf - 3 months ago

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Quilon came highly recommended and hence had to stop here. Sundays they have brunch menu which is a set menu and no à la carte. The booking system wasn’t clear about this until I made the booking hence putting it here in case you plan to visit on a Sunday . The place was warm and had beautiful classical music 🎶 in the background . Here is the pics of what we ate . I don’t eat red meat so they sent me a chicken dish instead which was awful . The chef decided to put 2 pieces of boiled chicken in a fish masala kind of gravy and it was awful to the foodie in me that too a malayalee . Note to you- if you are there please ask them to replace with a specific veg dish from the menu so they don’t experiment and ruin a dish. Finally dessert was disappointing as there was no Indian element in a pasty though they added cardamom. There are so many desserts in South India
bindu gopinath - a month ago

Been coming here since 5 years. Never disappoints. Excellent tasting menu or A La Carte menu. Chef SriRam is excellent along with this team. Very authentic South Indian dishes. Our recent visit Yaseer, Victor Viji and Shantanu were very good in looking after us.
gurunath bangari - a week ago

The food is amazing here. Totally recommend it to anyone wanting to try gourmet Indian food. The flavours of every dish are rich and unique. There is an option to order little portions of quite a few things, in case you just want to try stuff. I’ve been here 3 times and every time is as good. Its pricey, but nothing crazy knowing it’s a posh restaurant
sssm333 - 3 weeks ago

We had an excellent dinner at Quilon, near St. James’s Park. Service was warm, attentive, and polished throughout, which made the evening feel special. We started with cocktails — I chose the Last Sting (watermelon, Reposado tequila, jalapeño), a small but flavorful mix with just the right kick, while my husband had the Maple Oak (bourbon, maple syrup, bitters, smoky orange zest), a refined twist on a classic. They also served a complimentary warm glass of rasam, tangy and spiced, which set the tone beautifully. For food, we had the Chickpeas Masala (Malabar-style), Okra Pearl Onion Masala, Malabar Parathas, and a dry vegetable of asparagus, mange tout, and tenderstem purple broccoli. The asparagus dish felt slightly out of place alongside the other plates since it didn’t reflect Malabari flavors, but it was beautifully prepared and delicate. The other dishes carried the hallmarks of South-West coastal Indian cooking — curry leaves, coconut, and mustard seed — presented with finesse. Portions were on the smaller side, but balanced and satisfying. Quilon has held a Michelin star since 2008, and it’s easy to see why. The food is distinctive, the drinks are thoughtful, and the service makes you feel looked after even on a busy night. A fantastic experience all around.
Green Sea Shells Mag: Wellness by KK - 5 months ago

I recently dined at Quilon, a Michelin-starred South Indian restaurant, located near Buckingham Gate. While the reputation has raised my expectations, the overall experience was somewhat mixed. * Food Quality & Presentation: Being a vegetarian, I was keen to try their plant-based offerings, but unfortunately, I found the flavours mild and the spices typically associated with South Indian cuisine were underwhelming. I believe they did tone down their dishes in an attempt to appeal to a broader audience, but the result was a bit bland. In Beverages, they have a fairly extensive wine and cocktail list, though the non-alcoholic choices were limited. * Ambiance and Setting: The ambience was one of its strongest points. The interior was elegant with soft lighting and sophisticated vibe. * Service and Pricing: Service was highly courteous and professional. Their staff were knowledgeable about the menu and made us good vegetarian recommendations. As expected for a Michelin-starred venue, pricing is on the higher side. But for my vegetarian experience, the value didn’t quite match the cost. * Cleanliness & Hygiene: The restaurant was spotless, from the dining area to the restrooms. Cleanliness and attention to detail were clearly prioritized. Overall, it does offer a refined setting and solid service, but for the vegetarians looking for authentic South Indian flavours, it might disappoint.
J Tiwari - 8 months ago

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Didn't get a chance to try the food. Stopped for quick drink to refresh while showing my friend around London. The lady at the bar made my day, with her customer service skills and jokes. Lovely! Nice atmosphere and right across from St. James Park station.
Clive F - a month ago

The Old star is a decent pub. The staff are friendly here and came out with a funny quip when I ordered a drink (can't recall what exactly, something about chewing gum). Nicely decorated with a spacious downstairs area.
REG - 4 months ago

Came for a quick drink. Located mid way between st.james's park and victoria street. Smart little pub. Good choice of drinks at reasonable prices. Food available but I didn't stay to eat. Service was friendly and helpful.
Michael C - 5 months ago

A very friendly Italian manager who served our meals with a smile & a laugh. The lunchtime meals were very reasonable which included a beer or wine for only €2 extra. A quaint English pub with for a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of seating upstairs & downstairs.
Rona Bell - 8 months ago

We happened to stop buy for a quick bite and it did not disappoint. We ordered the five small plates deal they offered so that we could try a bit of all the English classics. The surprise favorites: the squid & battered halloumi, but the fish & chips were great too! The environment was great: great location, it felt welcoming, it was clean and gave all the old English pub feels.
Josie Rodriguez - 8 months ago

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Just Starbucks! Matcha Latte is fine! There’s no WC
Jaku Bui - 2 weeks ago

This Starbucks is decent, but very tight, there's very minimal room for personal space between tables. Like, imagine actually feeling the body temperature of the person sitting at the table behind you, ugh. The other Starbucks in the area is even smaller, so maybe look at another area if you're looking for an inexpensive cafe to remote work in.
DA - 3 months ago

Tired after your visit to amazing Westminster Abbey ? Go and recharge your battery in this Starbucks ! A small one where seated tables might come as a miracle ! Chairs are uncomfortable, probably to make sure guests are not staying in for too long !
Jean-Pierre Saint-Aimé - a year ago

Friendly staff. The place got busy during lunch but is nice to relax/ warm-up / cool-down after a day of sightseeing around Westminster
Preetesh Kerai - 2 months ago

Great coffee, delicious tiramisu — the furniture is so minimalist it actively discourages comfort, productivity, and long-term spinal health.
Bitcoin News Switzerland - 3 weeks ago

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I don’t normally want to dine at a hotel bar especially in a food forward city like London. But I was staying here and had a couple of very busy days and so ended up at the Caxton Bar for dinner two nights. First of all the staff in the bar are all friendly, accommodating and professional. And the food is excellent! Had the fish and chips one night and it was top notch. The salmon Caesar salad the next night. Both with martinis. Really enjoyed the experiences.
Jonathan Johnson - a week ago

Caxton Grill cooked me into emotional confusion — and honestly, I loved it. As the person behind YourFoodFantasy, I’ve eaten a lot of stunning meals… but Caxton Grill really said, “Hold my cocktail.” I came in expecting a nice dinner; I left wondering if I should rewrite my entire understanding of flavour. The butternut steak? Outrageous. I took one bite and immediately started reevaluating my life choices. The lamb chops were so tender I nearly apologised to them for not meeting them sooner. And the soup? Let’s just say if British weather tasted this comforting, I’d never complain again. Then the desserts arrived. The guava mousse is the kind of dessert that grabs you by the feelings and refuses to let go. The cheesecake? A masterpiece. If I could legally marry a dessert, we’d be planning our honeymoon. And the cocktails… look, I don’t know what wizardry the bartender practices, but after one sip I was ready to make questionable life decisions in the best possible way. The service? Spot on. Warm, attentive, and refreshingly unpretentious. The staff glide around like they’ve been trained by the hospitality equivalent of the Royal Ballet. St. Ermin’s Hotel sets the scene perfectly — elegant, romantic, with just a hint of “007 might walk in any minute.” If you’ve ever trusted a review on YourFoodFantasy, trust this one: Go. Book it. Eat everything. Thank me later.
Kapil Varshney - 2 months ago

We were staying in the hotel so we thought we’d give their steak restaurant and a try. Many of the dishes we had were very good. A couple were a bit salty. The short ribs were tremendous. I definitely recommend those. The linguine with mushrooms was very good and had excellent flavor. The olives were a fun touch as an appetizer. The top steak received rave reviews, especially the dipping sauce that went with it. The hummus appetizer was delicious, but the Christine’s were stale. They quickly removed this off our ticket as they agreed that they Were stale. Shagor and Melissa were our servers and they were very attentive but not too attentive. They were very appropriate. We had lots of questions about the area and things to see in London and they were very helpful. Great personalities and very sweet. They took care of everything that we needed and were excellent in everything that they did our group.
Dylan McEntee - 5 months ago

Had dinner here twice while staying at the hotel and the restaurant is cozy and intimate and the service is excellent and the food is pretty good and relatively reasonably priced for London. The flank steak with mayonnaise and the confit de canard were quite good.
C and M Zimmerman - 3 weeks ago

The entrance is from inside the hotel, though they have a sign on the outside door and you'll keep knocking. They serve locally sources produce, including fresh fish. All the dishes we ordered were well cooked. Presentation of the food was particularly beautiful. Service is ok, you might have to get the wait staff's attention.
Mini Rag - 7 months ago

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The food was great, though the service left something to be desired, having to ask multiple times for water and long wait times for our food. The staff were very friendly however. For the price I would choose other restaurants in London
bee honey - 7 years ago

Way too pricy. Tiny dishes that you will not expect for the price you pay. Service is 12.5 and they don't even tell you about it.
Eddy Silas - 6 years ago

The bento boxes were really good, we tried the Mediterranean and the Korean ones. The Korean bento had a very nice matcha cheesecake and the salmon in the Mediterranean box was really delicious. But the service is simply awful, the waiter was annoying and unfriendly so I won’t come back for sure.
Kate Dianova - 6 years ago

The hotel in which the restaurant was within looked very nice, the same could be said for the Bistro too. There is a decent selection of food, from Indian, Italian and English just to name a few, I ordered the set menu, its works out much better. I'd recommend the prawn tempura which reminds me of the dynamite shrimp is PF Changs in the States. The food is is good however, the our server wasn't so good, we were left waiting for things and had to remind her on many occasions. Apart from this a nice experience.
p4rma - 7 years ago

We were welcomed on arrival and well cared for. The food was excellent, we chose from the Chef's Special of the day with three courses for three of us, the fourth was strong willed!, coffee and wine between us it cost £50 per head. The tables have a very uncomfortable pedestal which is much wider at the bottom but it goes up in lots of 'steps', women do not usually sit with their legs apart, but that was the only way to cope, so I would much prefer a more sensible base to the table.
Patricia Dann - 9 years ago

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Great experience! First time at this restaurant and it was so good. Ordered the arrabbiata pasta and tiramisu, I will definitely order these again on my next visit, which I hope is soon.
Melissa Travels Solo - 4 months ago

Came here after the changing of the guard for lunch and the place gets slammed by the rush, but I can confirm the food came out lighting fast once ordered and the kitchen speed was amazing. Everything tasted great and portions were generous. Would recommend if looking for spot for lunch after seeing guards or the palace, but make sure to make a reservation.
The Pulgarons - 7 months ago

Very good pizza. The kitchen is good. They could really level up if they upgraded the furniture. Honestly if they used cloth napkins and table cloths they could increase prices 20%.
H X - a month ago

I don’t typically leave negative reviews unless I feel it’s helpful for constructive feedback. This was my first time dining here, and overall, the experience was okay. The server was friendly and welcoming. We did have to wait a bit longer than expected for our food, but I understand it can get busy. We ordered bread with a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar; however, the bread was cold and stale, making it quite difficult to chew. Perhaps that’s the intended preparation, but it didn’t meet our expectations. On a positive note, the carbonara pasta was delicious, and the server added fresh cheese on top, which was a nice touch. I reminded our server that we had also ordered tiramisu, but unfortunately, it never arrived. After waiting 20–30 minutes for the check, we eventually went to the front to settle the bill. I mentioned the missing dessert to the gentleman at the desk, who was very apologetic and sincere. He did not charge us the dessert from our bill, which I appreciated. While the visit had some highs and lows, I understand that restaurants can face busy periods. I hope to see improvements in service consistency should I decide to return.
A Cruz - 10 months ago

We have a huge group today. Service is good and food is delicious
Candy C WONG - a month ago

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The staff were very heloful I needed a charger for my phone and they gave me one. Food and coffee were superb!
Nóra Tarnay - 2 months ago

I wanted to give a 5-star review. We went here looking for dinner. There was no soup so we settled for a salad and a sandwich. (Both ended up being tasty, as I would expect from a Pret). We sat down to eat and after 5 minutes, were informed they were closing in 7. In other words "get out". 😳 I guess I'm not used to being chased out of a place while I'm eating. Let your customers finish eating, no?
V B - 2 months ago

There are just two toilets available which is far too less. People were waiting in line to get on them. Would have liked, that they don't put everything in plastic. Little overprized. I don't like it of you have to pay one or two pound more, just because you eat in. Food tasted good tho.
JMS - 3 months ago

This branch is relatively small although it has seating areas, up and downstairs. It was fairly busy with mainly with tourists on my visit. The service here was slow with only three staff members on service at the time. The refreshments, wrap, baguette, rolls and the fillings was good quality, freshly made and flavoursome. Disappointingly the restroom was not to the standard of cleanliness that is required.
Rosanita - 2 years ago

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