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

Seated upstairs table 65 Food Ordered: Sirloin Steak Ciabatta - Medium Rare (£10.75) Sides: Mac and Cheese (£3.50) Atmosphere - Ambient due to sports and tourism culture. Cosy and warm for the indulgence of food. Decor and paintings of Victoria & Albert give the aesthetics of 18th century England with modernised features. Service - Service time for the mac & cheese was 20-25 minutes. Service time for the Sirloin Steak Ciabatta was 10-15 minutes. Staff on the upper floor of the establishment were keen and attentive but lacked smiling and giving customers a cosy approach. However, one staff member was very empathetic towards customers and very attentive when making sure things were in order. However, another staff member did not emphasize the correct order for the Sirloin Steak Ciabatta to be medium rare. Food - Sirloin Steak Ciabatta - Was well done instead of medium rare, but overall, it did not make the dish appetising due to not being medium rare. Mac & Cheese - Rocket salad was beautiful with a bit of black pepper. Mac & Cheese was a bit sludgy but overall tasted satisfactory compared to other Mac and cheeses in the area. This mac and cheese was edible and worth the £. I would definitely recommend The Albert for consumption and aesthetics such as Live sports, Food & Drinks.
Tyrone Spence - 4 months ago

If you're around Victoria Street, there's a lovely pub set in a beautifully preserved Victorian-era building. It has high ceilings, a classic wooden staircase, a marble bar, and warm, nostalgic lighting, it really feels like stepping back in time. The system is straightforward: you place your order and pay at the bar first, and the food is then brought to your table. I found the atmosphere quite elegant and relaxed. The tables are well spaced, so you don’t feel cramped or crowded, which is a big plus. Prices are fairly reasonable for central London. We had fish and chips, garlic bread, and a salad, along with a non-alcoholic cocktail and a 33cl non-alcoholic Heineken — the total was £38. The staff were friendly and attentive, and if you visit, I’d definitely recommend sitting downstairs — the ventilation is better, and it’s a bit more comfortable overall.
H. Solmaz - a month ago

A lovely place with even lovelier personnel. Despite the busy Sunday evening, we enjoyed excellent service. The cheese toasty and onion rings I had were very tasty. My girlfriend was also pleased with the Beyond Meat burger. Moving tables while waiting for the food was no issue at all. Thank you very much.
Frederik Abitz - a month ago

Downstairs is a seat yourself/FCFS, upstairs is tableservice and reservations can be made. Authentic London pub-- super charming with a bit of history. It's very close to Buckingham Palace - about an 8 min walk. Not a typical tourist trap establishment. Our group sampled the fish and chips and bacon chicken sandwich and both were great. We also had the sticky toffee pudding. Once the lunch crowd picked up, service got slower, but overall a great lunch experience!
Melissa Hart - 2 months ago

It was nice until me and my friend were charged +£3 each without explanations and as we were in a hurry we needed to live and they knew it. We asked if we could be served early as we had to leave early Otherwise: We were upstairs and it was very calm. The pub is nice. The food was great as well as the drinks. There are options for vegan and vegetarian which are great.
Charlye Gaillard - 3 months ago

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Absolutely loved our visit to The Two Chairmen! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was lively, and the crowd outside gave the whole place a really cool, local vibe. Kaitlyn was amazing! Super friendly, attentive, and hands-down the best service we’ve had in London so far. Can’t recommend it enough if you’re looking for great food, good energy, and standout service!
Adelia Mackey - 2 weeks ago

A delightful dining experience during my trip to London, highly recommended. It was my first time trying the local fish and chips, and it did not disappoint. The restaurant has a charming atmosphere with well-thought-out decor. If you're planning to visit for lunch, I suggest arriving before 11 a.m., as it gets very crowded shortly after.
Erin Feng - a month ago

Great drinks. Staff was friendly. Fish and chips were delicious! A short walk from the tube, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square and Big Ben. Private bar/room available to rent upstairs. Have to be able to navigate stairs well in order to use the toilets.
Karen Kline - 3 weeks ago

Charming pub with decent food. The burgers were okay – nothing spectacular, just fine. I also tried the steak and ale pie, which was well-made but not really to my taste. What really stood out was the charming interior and the great staff – friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, a pleasant place to sit and enjoy a drink or meal, even if the food didn’t wow me.
Patricia R - 3 months ago

I spent a week in London and this was one of my two favorite places we ate on the trip. We ate upstairs and the experience was made because of Natalie our server. She was amazing and I was completely impressed. The food was outstanding and all 14 of us who showed up without reservations were cared for and had a fantastic experience. I couldn’t recommend this more! We found it because it was a 10 min walk from Buckingham Palace and delighted we ended up here.
Tyler McClung - 2 weeks ago

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“A wonderful experience at this restaurant! We had a lovely family gathering in a warm and welcoming atmosphere with excellent service. The dishes were absolutely delicious, offering a variety that suits all tastes. We enjoyed the desserts were the perfect. The place is clean and comfortable, with beautiful lighting that adds a touch of romance. We will definitely be coming back again!”
Bothinah M - 8 months ago

We ate at the Pizza Express, Victoria, before catching our train home: something we have done several times before. The food was very good and prompt, waitress attentive and restaurant clean. However, this time we were seated in a back room which appeared to be reserved for families. Unfortunately it was incredibly noisy and the acoustics in this area didn’t help. This did spoil our otherwise excellent meal. If we did return I would ask to be seated in the main area which is where we have been before
Janice Kesper - 4 weeks ago

To the waitress last night—thank you! You offered top-notch service. After watching a show, my family, friends and I were looking for somewhere to grab dinner before heading home. With the frogspawn in tow, we opted for a familiar chain we knew would cater to younger palates. Pizza Express it was—children’s meals at around £8, adults about £25 for a starter and main, plus drinks. The food, as always, ranged from acceptable to good. Starters were… acceptable. The obligatory dough balls, while tastefully satisfactory, resembled dough Earths—squashed at both the top and bottom. My breaded calamari were a touch disappointing: variable in cooking consistency, though not raw or overdone. Most hovered in that ambiguous space between “is this safe?” and “close enough.” But then came the pizzas—glorious, and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Overall, a good experience. A little starter-based regret, offset by genuinely lovely and wholesome service.
Chris Glover - 3 months ago

Had a lovely meet up with some friends I hadn’t seen in a while at Pizza Express, the food was great and the waitress Flavia was so lovely! An absolute ray of sunshine! Very accommodating and welcoming, we all had a lovely time :)
Elisa Le Cam - 2 weeks ago

The atmosphere and the owner was lovely and so kind. The food came so fast and it was delicious. However, even though we came halfway and there wasn’t many people one of the staff kept hurrying us up. The management was super helpful though and would highly recommend, especially considering the location it is very nice.
Zoe Patch - 7 months ago

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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 - 2 months ago

We celebrated our anniversary dinner at Quilon in London and were absolutely delighted by the exceptional service and exquisite food. The evening started with a personal touch as Chef Sriram himself came to take our order, making us feel truly special. For appetizers, we chose the Green Pepper Prawns and Kundapur Chicken—both were absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The Rasam served before the main course was another highlight—warming, comforting, and full of aromatic spices. For our main course, we enjoyed the Masala Prawns with Tawa Paratha—a perfect combination of spices and textures. Each dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. A special mention to our waitress, Harshita, who provided phenomenal service throughout the evening. Her attentiveness and warm hospitality made our night even more special. As a sweet surprise, we were treated to a complimentary anniversary dessert that added the perfect finishing touch to an already delightful evening. Thank you, Chef Sriram, Harshita, and the entire Quilon team for making our anniversary celebration so memorable. We look forward to returning soon!
Chetan Mathur - a month ago

Absolutely delicious spot for South Indian food in an elegant setting with excellent service - we had the set lunch menu (had one each of the vegetarian, pescatarian and meat) and each dish on each menu was absolutely divine. Lovely cocktails, drinks and wine list. Friendly staff, the chef was walking past each table and we had a great chat. Will definitely be back!
Nandini Mazumdar - 2 months ago

This was my first time dining in a Michelin Star restaurant. We stayed at the Taj hotel and made time to have dinner here, and it was well worth it. My wife had the lamb chop and I had the shrimp curry on their recommendation, and we were not disappointed. My daughter had a beautiful kids meal specially prepared with chicken, rice and vegetables, and the staff insisted we stay for dessert so they could present us with this complementary anniversary fruit tart which was also outstanding and much appreciated.
Chris Voehl - a month ago

Really disappointing experience. Very limited vegetarian selection, and what they did have was disappointing. We loved the asparagus, beans and edamame, but it's not a main (it's a cold salad with those three things - even though it's listed under main). Mango curry was nice but bland. Malabar paratha was excellent. "Mini dosa" was also tasty but quite mini, and we had to ask for chutney. High tab despite the underwhelming food. Service was nice but the place felt pretentious. Much better quality, atmosphere and price for Indian in other places.
Kathryn Hagerty - 6 months ago

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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 - 2 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 - 2 months ago

Enjoyed the fish and chips here. One of the better ones I’ve had in the area. Definitely order the curry sauce. Wicked with fries! My wife enjoyed the BLT. We saw others who had ordered wings, which also looked good. The waiter we had asked about the wings said he wouldn’t recommend them. I read complaints about the wait. We didn’t experience that as we had gone before the rush.
Jim H - 3 months ago

Great service and awesome food! Cool selection of nonalcoholic drinks as well.
Thirty-six Dingo - a month ago

We stopped by for lunch while on the way to Buckingham palace tour. We were told it would take 40 minutes get the food. But the food came in within 20 minutes which was a nice surprise. A way under promise and over deliver. We wanted to try some thing authentically British. We tried fish and chips and stake and pie. It was good.
Girish Ghimire - 2 weeks ago

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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 - 6 months ago

Starbucks is Starbucks. They have the best Java Choc Chip Frape in the world.
Mogen Naidoo - a week ago

was just here with my friend, huge shoutout and thanks to Artur, made our drink so fast they were ready by the time I’d finished paying! Superb service and drink :))
angel x - 7 months ago

Was okey, but there is no toilet so you should not expect setting with comfort here like any other cafe , staff are good and efficient, I think a bit pricy but this is London
Ali Jaadan - 3 years ago

Last year, my family and I went to the Starbucks just assuming that we would get a couple of drinks, we didn’t assume that we would meet a good friend, Arthur! We live in the United States, to be more specific, though Washington DC, when we traveled back to London this summer for a vacation, we made it a priority to go back and visit our amazing barista friend! I forgot the other gentleman‘s name while we were there, but he was amazing as well! Great drinks, even greater service!
Anderson Wexler - a year ago

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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 - a month ago

It is a restaurant at one of the small boutique hotels and the service is really nice. The food is great as well, especially the desserts which is not so common in British pubs
Nazar - 2 months ago

Beautiful vegetarian option and lovely sticky pudding. Nice atmosphere in the bar. Full 3 course dinner with guests and lots of wine so spent more but was worth it
Szilvia Szakacs - 6 months ago

Had dinner with 2 friends and it was a very pleasurable experience. The Caxton Grill is part of the St Ermin's Hotel and you will not be disappointed if you visit. We had the Gazpacho Soup, Venison Tartare, Gin Cured Salmon, Catch of the Day, Sirloin Steak, Cauliflower Steak, Brocoli, Chips, and French Beans, followed by the Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse (with as glass of Tokaji). All the courses were delicious. We were all very satisfied......the only thing I would have liked would have been an extra slice or two of the salmon with the starter, but it was very tasty and the trout and horseradish mouse was excellent. My steak was perfect. Big thick cut, juicy, well cooked.....one of the best steaks I have eaten (and i have had many recently!) The service was excellent. Friendly and attentive. The restaurant works well for families, couples, or business dinners.
felipe fernandes - 10 months ago

Sunday night dinner at 7:45pm. Relaxed, friendly service. Toasted mackerel, burger, BBQ short ribs and French bean all perfectly done and quite tasty. To an American palette, the beans slightly undersalted, but easily remedied. Delicious and flavorful otherwise. I enjoyed the glug-glug of the fish-shaped water pitchers, an odd and fun touch. An elegant and enjoyable dining experience.
CT Lin - 11 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 - 6 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 - 5 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 - 5 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 - 6 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 - 8 years ago

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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 - 3 weeks ago

Had dinner twice here while on business. Service is hands down excellent. Cozy space so a bit noisy but not terrible. Was a warm spell while there so fortunately they had fans to keep the air moving. Excellent menu - the food was good. Carbonara was great and the bread plate was very filling. The Caesar salad was excellent in my opinion.
Mattie C - 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 - 4 months ago

Such a great find! I had the pasta all’arrabbiata and it was perfect. I ate every bite! The spice level was spot-on. My mom had the Caesar salad, and the chicken was incredibly tender and juicy. A perfect way to end the day!
Addison Gorman - 3 months ago

It was an ok overall experience at a super central location 👌🏻 🍕 Pizza was good 👍 🍷 Good selection of Italian labels of wine 🫶🏻 🤔However I spotted a few things that require improvement. 🤔 1. Buoscaiolla pasta with Italian sausage and wine sauce had excess oil and the wine probably did not reach to reduction while cooked to release the flavour in the sauce. 2. The smell of the cooked food was strong in the dining hall. The place could do with better extractors.
Rodanthi Zindrili - 3 months ago

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Prices are great comparing to London market. Normally a croissant may be 0.70 but here 2 pounds. Or a sandwich is 2 in shops but here starting from 3. Filtered coffee is 99p. Awesome. Nice to rest as well.
aygül zoroğlu - a week ago

We had awesome service from Shahil and he helped us with Vegetarian options both hot and cold. Was very helpful and had a good meal of hot falafel wrap. Outstanding service for a place like this.
Satish Medapati - 3 months ago

Their baguette sandwiches are pretty great but are getting pricey, as others have said. I love their cappuccino. The staff here is always friendly.
Ron Fitzpatrick - in the last week

This ended up being our family's hack for a relatively inexpensive meal while we were in London. There wasn't one sandwich I had at this chain that I didn't love. I wish we had them in the States.
Adam Kern - 2 weeks ago

I absolutely love coming to Pret, not just for the consistently great coffee, but for the warm and welcoming environment. The space is always clean, cozy, and perfect. A special shoutout to Jessica — she truly makes the experience exceptional. She's always cheerful, incredibly helpful, and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcome. Her positive energy brightens the whole place and keeps me coming back. Thanks, Jessica, for making Pret feel like a little daily treat!
Efi Rizou - 3 months ago

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