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

Stumbled on this Gem while going from Buckingham towards Westminster and decided to stop and check it out. The outside is partially covered by scaffolding but don’t let that deter you. It stands out in contrast to the buildings around it since it was built in 1852 and it’s the only one to survive the Blitz. It has a beautiful bar and also great food and drink options. Really enjoyed the beef pie and the fish and chips with cider and beer. Cheerful staff and a great atmosphere.
Taren Krisher - 2 weeks ago

Absolutely beautiful meal with family yesterday for daughters birthday the staff couldnt do enough and were really friendly and helpful for our first experience bringing out the cake. Meals were extremely tasty and of generous portions. We had sirlion steak and burger and mac and cheese main meals. Thanks for being such a friendly welcoming team on our first trip to central london.
Susie Horne - 2 weeks ago

As an American, this was a great cultural experience. I got the fish n chips which, for me personally, I think could use more seasoning (I put tobasco on it) but that’s just because of my cultural ties to the Deep South of the U.S… also I got the sticky toffee pudding! It was like a caramel brownie with ice cream— wish I could eat it all but it was extremely sweet!! Like overly sweet that I had to put it down! But I loved the ambience , atmosphere , staff and everything. This place can accommodate a big group. I loved seeing the historical art on the walls and learning more about Queen Victoria ❤️
Diamond Chanell - a month ago

Amazing place! We were there celebrating my mom’s birthday and the team was so kind, arranged a dessert with a candle for her as a surprise and a birthday card. Food was very good. Huge thanks to the whole Albert team. Atmosphere was so warm, definitely would go again when in London❤️
Margarita Veshtort - 2 months ago

I pondered and pondered what to order, and in the end, burgers it was. Now, I’m not particularly fond of burgers myself, mind you yet these were so splendid that my mate and I went for another, lighter round. The prices are rather steep, but the burgers more than make up for it. The place has the air of a proper pub hearty fare, cheerful atmosphere, and remarkably courteous staff. The ale, too, was quite excellent.
Mr Jočić - a month ago

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Two Chairmen is a decent Westminster pub. The pint prices are a bit on the high side but not awful. food was pretty expensive here (c.£25 for a main) but smelt ok. The hand dryer in the male toilets didn't function when i visited. If you are a male planning on washing their hands maybe limit the amount of water you take on unless you are happy to allow your hands to drip dry or dry on your clothes. Otherwise the toilets and pub as a whole functioned effectively for what i required of them.
REG - 2 months 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 - 2 months ago

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 - 3 months ago

I found this pub to be very pleasant, it’s everything I imagine a traditional British pub to be. The staff are extremely chirpy and lively, which really adds to the experience. They are also very knowledgeable about the beers and their origins, offering spot-on recommendations. Everything from the colour palette and lighting to the furnishings creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food feels true to tradition, and they offer a great selection of local and mainstream beers, along with a wide variety of other liqueurs. I would highly recommend The Two Chairman to anyone looking for a proper feed, whether you’re a tourist or a local.
Levin Hutter - 2 months 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 - 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 - a month ago

Disappointed with food this time. Loved it last time we were here. The pizza I had should have a runny egg in the middle but it was hard and the pizza was tasteless. Waiter did offer to get something else but we were short on time. For such expensive pizzas they should be perfect.
V R - 4 weeks ago

A really lovely meal with my two eldest sons to celebrate the end of the holidays. Delicious food, and most of all a really lovely waiter Asad looking after us. He was kind, helpful, funny, and as my son said, ‘created great vibes’. We will be back, thank you!
Madeleine Bradbury-Rance - 3 months ago

“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 - 12 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 - 5 months 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 - a month 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 - 4 months ago

We walked in and was lucky to get a table. We choose to go with A-La-Carte option as we are vegetarian and not the set menu which is available for Sea Food, Non-Veg and Veg. Everything we ordered, was authentic testing and delicious. Service at this place is same as any other Taj property and it is absolutely the best. I have never found anyone with better service than Taj. The Hot and Spicy warm Rassam they bring in between is so good you may not stop after just one. A must visit place if you are around London.
Tushar Pandya - 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 - 5 months ago

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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 - 3 weeks 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 - 2 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 - 5 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 - 5 months ago

Walked by that lovely Pub and had a great and delicious lunch! Price is totally fine. Special thanks to the very nice Italian pub owner - Aldo - we pretty much enjoyed our stay.
Alina Bach - 3 months ago

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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.
Deshune Morrison - 2 weeks ago

Efficient service and the staff were super polite. The barista who did my coffee did a lovely job and I did not have to wait long at all considering it was so busy! Thank you
Angelic Princess - a month 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 - 9 months ago

Starbucks is Starbucks. They have the best Java Choc Chip Frape in the world.
Mogen Naidoo - 3 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

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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 - a month 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 - 4 months ago

Celebrated the anniversary with my girlfriend here ant the service and food was absolutely amazing. Mark, the Restaurant Manager, is very lovely and made sure we had a great stay. 10/10 would be back (personal favorite: Tomahawk steal)
Sebastian Suck - a week ago

We had an incredible meal at the Caxton Grill at the St. Ermin’s Hotel. From the miso carrot soup to the Wagyu burger, everything was delicious. Thank you to all the wonderful staff especially Waseem Rashid, Director of Food & Beverage, and Head Chef Annada Sankar Das for providing an amazing allergy-friendly experience for our daughter (allergic to eggs, peanuts, and sesame). The care and consideration they showed was above and beyond. We highly recommend this restaurant for both those with and without food allergies.
Michael Reed - a month 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 - a year 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 - 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 - 3 weeks 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 - 3 months 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 - 4 months 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 - 7 months ago

Amazing lasagna and carbonara!! No wait time either! I definitely recommend this restaurant
Tori Seitz - a month 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 - 3 months ago

I love Pret! Would be nice if they could mix up the predictable soup menu a bit and introduce gluten free bread options but other than that, Pret is amongst my top three places for hot chocolate and a good quality and selection of salads. Service is always quick.
Dian West - a month 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 - 6 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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