The Stablehand

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   Ben

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had an amazing time at The Stablehand. The service was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The Macsween’s Haggis Scotch Egg was incredible—crispy, flavourful, and so satisfying. The Bubble & Squeak was just as fantastic, with golden edges and comforting, hearty flavours. Great food, lovely people—can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Nathalie

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a delicious lunch at the Stablehand! Food was amazing, really recommend the scallops. Service was excellent and the wait staff were attentive. Really charming decor, will definitely be returning!
   

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   Pierre

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Super friendly welcome. Great little gastro-pub, food was really tasty and loved the playlist! Also discovered a really good English sparkling wine that I'll definitely keep an eye out for and order again.
   

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   Martin

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great and the place was a nice old pub but... The service was terrible. They were friendly and polite but so slow and inattentive. They never checked in and one had to wait and wave to get attention when they walked to another table that often didn't work and needed to be repeated several times to get someone to come over to us. We even had to go up to the bar, after a 15 minute wait to remind them about our drinks order. It was not a super busy evening with only half the tables occupied.
   

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   Doug

   Pittsburgh

   6 reviews

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   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything excellent. Fish was very good but not excellent.
   

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   Bob

   Los Angeles

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on October 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food in a nice atmosphere. Service was friendly, a little slow but not bad. Really enjoyed the experience, would definitely eat here again!
   

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   Emma

   Manchester

   1 review

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   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was average and the pub was quite quiet. Service was slow.
   

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   Linda

   Central Coast

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Really excellent traditional British food. We went there twice during our short stay, once for the Sunday roast and once a la carte. Both yummy! Friendly and professional service.
   

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   Chris

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 16, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Business meal for 6 which was somewhat disappointing versus the posted ratings and I would not be recommending it to any of my 100+ colleagues. Table for 6 was shoehorned into the corner, which for 2 of the diners they had little space and for one their chair back was against a table for 2 which probably ruined their dining experience also being so close to others not in their party. Took a long time to get the initial drinks orders (20-30 minutes?) which didnt seem right. The drinks were good and a nice selection. Music was a little too loud which made it harder than it should have to have a conversation. In fairness the table for 6 was under the speakers, so may not be the same experience for other diners. Music was great through. Asked the waiter a specific question about the pies - where they fully encased in pastry or just a pastry lid (not a real pie imo). I even asked with hand signals. I was informed they were fully encased. I think the waiter was not listening properly as both pies were only pastry lids in a ceramic bowl. The pies were also average taste at best, and the Steak Pie we sent back and we asked for a replacement Steak instead. Mixed responses on the other meals from fair to great.
   

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    Rory

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    I feel conflicted writing this because the food was very good and the watering/serving staff very friendly and amicable, when interacting with them. The issue was the level of service was lacking, disjointed & very disorganised. The space is small, tables are on top of each other but last night the place was understaffed. 4 or 5 tables gesturing for attention, us waiting 20 minutes after seated to order a drink & still not given a menu. Forgotten drinks orders, plates not cleared, different staff, taking drinks orders, taking food orders and clearing. Very haphazard. I want to emphasise the food was brilliant, the staff friendly, but the service standard & organisation was very poor.
    

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