The Hereford Arms, South Kensington

Liked it so much I came for lunch two days in a row. Great atmosphere, delicious food and attentive service (they even surprised my friend who had a cold with a warm cup of tea with honey, on the house). Fish & chips to die for, excellent chicken roast and desserts - especially the chocolate marquise. Will be coming more often.

Our second visit to our friends local; The Hereford Arms. The reason for the second visit was the exceptional quality of the food and fantastic atmosphere from our first visit. Full of locals (Chelsea were playing and it was match day but was neither rowdy nor boisterous) Eight of us dinner for lunch and dishes ranged from Sunday roasts with the usual meat suspects. Decent selection of drinks and good food selection. Service was friendly and attentive although every so slightly slow. This could be excused due to high volume of people. This place was packed on a glorious Sunday afternoon. We will of course be returning.

I should say it's a very nice place and definitely far better than a Pub 😂, so I don't want to call it a pub. The food menu is very good. I went there for a quick working meal on a rainy day. They served me fast and no fuss that I don't order any beers or drinks. I only wish if the food was bit warm, possibly hard act with the cool climate. I ordered the special of the day lamb it was amazing. Hats off the the staff and well done and keep up. I loved it.

In the midst of South Kensington, this pub services a lot of the hotels in the area. Despite that dubious honor, this is not a tourist trap featuring overpriced and uninspired fare. I’m not an expert on fish and chips, but I know good food, and the fish and chips here are about as tasty as you can imagine. A London local might know better, but I’d be surprised to find it. The batter is flaky and crispy and the fish fills the plate. If you’re looking for a dish that wears the the fish and chips badge honorably, I imagine there are few better options. There are also numerous traditional English pub dishes here to try and if I’d had more time, I’d be eager to try them. The beer is excellent as well! Highly recommended if you’re in the area.

Busy pub with decent food and good drinks. Party of 3 needed reservation. Saw people being turned away as the evening rolled and the pub filled (7pm Tuesday). Adequate selection of starters, mains and dessert. By the time we had seated some starters and mains had sold out. Additional dishes of the day were listed on boards. Food was fresh and balanced, individual elements coming together in well thought flavour compositions. Pork belly was adequate, but skin / crackling was not crisp. A chewy demerit to otherwise fine food. Drinks are better than the meals, with cocktails particularly outstanding. Bar staff were tentative and managed the busy clients well. Noisy and lively atmosphere but good to meet friends.