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The Stablehand, London, Greater London

The Stablehand

4.4
4.4
334 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
A photo of The Stablehand restaurant

The Stablehand

4.4
£26 to £40
British
Paddington

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Built in 1839 on an old archery range, this pub quickly became a cherished neighbourhood meeting spot and was frequented by notable locals throughout its history, from Winston Churchill to Tony Blair.

To honour the historical roots of the establishment, offer our take on the quintessential British gastro pub. We aim to be London's only gastro pub sourcing all of our ingredients from the British Isles, and where that is not possible, we look to source ingredients from countries and territories with close links to Britain, such as our lemons from Gibraltar. Our Head Chef champions British produce through culinary favourites such as steak, fish pie, and the classic treacle pudding.Our unique drinks & wine list is also fully sourced from sustainable vineyards, breweries and distilleries across Britain

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British
  • Phone number
    020 7499 1076
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Lunch Menu

    £14.95 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 9, 2024 - Sep 5, 2025
    Choose a starter and a main or a main and a dessert for £14.95 per person. Available Monday to Saturday 12pm - 3.30pm.
    Lunch Menu Photo
  • Sunday Roast

    £23.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a classic roast dinner, served every Sunday lunch and dinner. Enjoy tender roast beef, pork or chicken with all the trimmings, including fresh seasonal vegetables and Yorkshire puddings. Our regular A La Carte menu is also available.
    Sunday Roast Photo
  • Christmas Day 5 Course Menu

    £84.95 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Enjoy our exquisite 5-Course Christmas Day menu, complete with a complimentary glass of Kingscote Sparkling Wine - for£84.95pp. (We require a £20pp deposit to secure the table)
    Christmas Day 5 Course Menu Photo

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Stablehand delivers a charming dining experience near Paddington Station. Known for its "amazing service and atmosphere," it offers delicious traditional British fare, including standout dishes like "incredible Macsween's Haggis Scotch Egg" and "fantastic Bubble & Squeak." While service can be occasionally slow, the friendly staff and lovely decor make it worth a visit.

334 Reviews
  1. Masato

    Singapore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    grate place and mood, delicious food. It's wonderful restraurant.

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  2. Suha

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first visit to the Stablehand as we have just moved into the area. So happy to have this as our "local". Will definitely be visiting often. The food was great, service fantastic. A real little gem

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  3. mike

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding evening. Everything perfect ! Icing on the cake is the friendly warm informal service. Amy was just the most exceptional host. Delightful young lady. Service is king but the whole meal experience is quite exceptional!

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  4. Mark

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful pre-Christmas meal with my mother and sister. A fantastic place to dine quietly, in a comfortable atmosphere with attentive but not over-bearing staff. The food was excellent. Highly recommend.

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  5. Alexis

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, friendly service and very good food. Each dish was great. We had the Brie with cranberry sauce, Sunday Dinner and Toffee dessert. Would order them all again!

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  6. Carla

    County Durham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible. The soup of the day (which was butternut squash) was a little too salty- but it still managed to be the best soup I’ve ever had! We also had the scallops, grilled bread, roasted lamb and fish and chips which were fantastic. The only thing I’d say is that it was too dark, it would be even better with a bit more warm lighting. Our server was really nice and helpful.

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  7. Joanna

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly welcome and staff. Was dining on my own so was lovely to sit at the bar and enjoy the atmosphere and chat to the lovely bar lady. Fish pie and the side of brocolli were absolutely delicious. I look forward to going back sometime soon.

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  8. Ioannis

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good pub atmosphere, nice Sunday roast, 45-50 per person. The service are great

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  9. James

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the call beer, and the dish and chips and sausage and mash were great.

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  10. Timothy

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was average for the price and wasn’t impressed.Not even a quater full but the service was poor.Would not recommend.Tim.

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A photo of The Stablehand restaurant

The Stablehand

4.4
£26 to £40
British
Paddington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Stablehand

4 Bathurst Street, Lancaster Gate, London, Greater London W2 2SD

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Paddington
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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