Best Beer and Larger in London

2 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Surprise
The Surprise
86/100 (1106 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
British
British
Burger
West End Farm Pork Belly
Charcuterie
Duck breast
Honey Glazed Wiltshire Cocktail Sausages
Cider
Cumberland Sausages with Cauliflower Cheese Mash
Sunday roast beef
Heineken & Cigar Great Combo
Tempura Prawns and Chicken Wings
Chicken and Mushroom Terrine
Devon Chicken Breast
Beer and Larger
Bloody Mary
Watermelon
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Shrimps
Filet Steak and Chips
Tiramisú
Fish and Chips
British
"Solid 4 stars for The Surprise in Chelsea. Drinks and 3 course dinner for the 3 of us came to £150, which is very good value for the area. Service..."
Ammar Ali
"🚇 Sloane Square 🍺 £6.95 Birra Moretti ❤️ A superb Chelsea Gastro. . The Surprise freehouse is located in a tranquil backstreet in the..."
London Pub Map
"Wow, what a buzz. The place was full including the pavement outside. They found a great table, for us and the dog 🐕. Great food with great..."
Roger Elkins
"Deceptive place this one, Nestled in the back whacks of Chelsea a 2 minute stroll from the kings road,What looks like just a local pub is actually..."
scott green
"Haven’t been to The Surprise Chelsea in a few years. I ordered fish and chips which can be risky at a pub. I was pleasantly surprised 😮 how..."
joan lockwood
"I have been to The Surprise for dinner and lunch a number of times and celebrated my birthday in the private dining room this year. Every time I go I..."
yasmeen bond
"First time at The Surprise and can't wait to go back. Popped in for a late lunch this past Saturday. Could not fault service or food. Wait staff..."
Amanda Chard
"The Surprise is no surprise, perhaps the most leaked secret in Chelsea. However, the Surprise is none the worse for that! A lovely pub with a fine..."
Dai Tree
"Comical service. They obviously make their money from food as not many places to sit and just have a pint. I would recommend it as the clientele are..."
antony comyns
"Exceptional pub, from the warm welcome, to the wonderful service and the beautiful interiors. Having eaten here a couple of times, the seasonal..."
Lily Wetherill
"They offer an average dining experience with decent food and an okay ambiance. While it may not be exceptional, it provides a satisfactory option for..."
Rick Jonas
"The nicest pub in the area, having crept up the rankings in recent years. Excellent decor and feel to the pub. Lots of beautiful and interesting..."
Oast View
"A fabulous gastro pub tucked away in residential Chelsea. Great service and really good selection of drinks and food. The 1936 lager is well worth a..."
Bob Qureshi
"Great food . Brilliant staff who you can have good converstion with. Lovely atmosphere especially when there's live..."
Ann Baldwin
"We didn't really have food as the kitchen was closed at the time but we did get their marinated olive snack to go with our pints which were..."
L Fattal (Wen)
"It appears that everyone has found out about this little gem of a pub. This pub has the most amazing traditional setting, but everything about it..."
Nicola Poveda
"Absolutely delicious Sunday roast. Had the whole chicken for 2 - well cooked, delicious potatoes and gravy. House red is excellent! Staff super kind..."
Violette Delerue
The Surprise
The Surprise
83/100 (1258 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
British
Gastropub
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura Prawns and Chicken Wings
Burger
Chicken and Mushroom Terrine
Lamb
Devon Chicken Breast
Fish
Beer and Larger
Bloody Mary
Charcuterie
Beef
Watermelon
Duck breast
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cider
Sunday roast beef
Shrimps
Filet Steak and Chips
Salad
Tiramisú
Crab
Fish and Chips
Burger
West End Farm Pork Belly
Fish & Chips
Honey Glazed Wiltshire Cocktail Sausages
Tapas
Cumberland Sausages with Cauliflower Cheese Mash
Heineken & Cigar Great Combo
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
American Express
Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Visa
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fantastic food, great staff a hidden gem in the heart of Chelsea proper. The customers are genial the setting delightful. I highly recommend this..."
Tawfiq Al-Ghussein
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The service was excellent and the ambiance joyial. I thoroughly recommend this..."
JC Twort
"Amazing food and beautifuly decorated pub hidden away from the main touristic and shopping..."
Olga Bach
"Great find hidden in the back streets of Chelsea! Welcoming with good beer! Highly..."
Jon Woodley
"The service was very good ... food was very nicely presented & delicious really worth every second n every penny spent there .... recommended to the..."
Hana Adib
"Fantastic local, lovely food & friendly..."
James Neil
"Awesome food, awesome staff ...... ... dogs...."
Holli de Rossi
"Great friendly staff , gorgeous food , a real gem of a..."
Jamie Taylor
"Warm friendly and amazing food. Great atmosphere. Knowledgeable..."
Stephen Bowen
"Beautiful little pub, quiet with a nice..."
Jes Lauritzen
"We had a lovely time here while visiting family in..."
Stephen Lamade
"Food gorgeous. Wine gorgeous. Service..."
Jonny Simpson
"Solid 4 stars for The Surprise in Chelsea. Drinks and 3 course dinner for the 3 of us came to £150, which is very good value for the area. Service..."
Ammar Ali
"🚇 Sloane Square 🍺 £6.95 Birra Moretti ❤️ A superb Chelsea Gastro. . The Surprise freehouse is located in a tranquil backstreet in the..."
London Pub Map
"Wow, what a buzz. The place was full including the pavement outside. They found a great table, for us and the dog 🐕. Great food with great..."
Roger Elkins
"Deceptive place this one, Nestled in the back whacks of Chelsea a 2 minute stroll from the kings road,What looks like just a local pub is actually..."
scott green
"Haven’t been to The Surprise Chelsea in a few years. I ordered fish and chips which can be risky at a pub. I was pleasantly surprised 😮 how..."
joan lockwood
"I have been to The Surprise for dinner and lunch a number of times and celebrated my birthday in the private dining room this year. Every time I go I..."
yasmeen bond
"First time at The Surprise and can't wait to go back. Popped in for a late lunch this past Saturday. Could not fault service or food. Wait staff..."
Amanda Chard
"The Surprise is no surprise, perhaps the most leaked secret in Chelsea. However, the Surprise is none the worse for that! A lovely pub with a fine..."
Dai Tree
"Comical service. They obviously make their money from food as not many places to sit and just have a pint. I would recommend it as the clientele are..."
antony comyns
"Exceptional pub, from the warm welcome, to the wonderful service and the beautiful interiors. Having eaten here a couple of times, the seasonal..."
Lily Wetherill
"They offer an average dining experience with decent food and an okay ambiance. While it may not be exceptional, it provides a satisfactory option for..."
Rick Jonas
"The nicest pub in the area, having crept up the rankings in recent years. Excellent decor and feel to the pub. Lots of beautiful and interesting..."
Oast View
"A fabulous gastro pub tucked away in residential Chelsea. Great service and really good selection of drinks and food. The 1936 lager is well worth a..."
Bob Qureshi
"Great food . Brilliant staff who you can have good converstion with. Lovely atmosphere especially when there's live..."
Ann Baldwin
"We didn't really have food as the kitchen was closed at the time but we did get their marinated olive snack to go with our pints which were..."
L Fattal (Wen)
"It appears that everyone has found out about this little gem of a pub. This pub has the most amazing traditional setting, but everything about it..."
Nicola Poveda
"Absolutely delicious Sunday roast. Had the whole chicken for 2 - well cooked, delicious potatoes and gravy. House red is excellent! Staff super kind..."
Violette Delerue