Authentic experience in Welling

“We decided to have a late Summer gathering and were a number of 10. I booked online but rang The Eagle to discuss as wasn’t sure what the weather would be and how best to accommodate our number. I was helped by a very nice member of staff with my booking and gave the returnable deposit. We were given an outside Shack which was nice to have drinks in but moved to another table with benches to eat as it was a more suitable height. Most of us had the Sunday Lunch which had a variety of veg and we could have more Yorkshires or gravy if we wanted. It was very nice having table Service and not having to go to the bar to buy drinks. We paid individually so weren’t presented with one large bill trying to differ up at the end, which helped in a large party. The Eagle wasn’t particularly busy on this particular Sunday afternoon -I have seen their garden rammed before and I wonder if it had been busier we would have had such bespoke service. The only downside was two choices of red wine a Malbec and a Pinot Noir were not available. But all the staff encountered were extremely welcoming and polite and the garden is a delight.”

“What a welcomed surprise at the Founders Arms. My mom and I took our first trip from the sunshine of Florida to a late November cold winter visit to London. We were so blessed to have stumbled upon this amazing place while on a personal walking tour with a friend who lives in London walking from Buckingham Palace to see the Change of Guard, to Big Ben and now across the Thames to this part of town. Neither she or her colleagues have ever visited this Pub so it was a first time for everyone. We immediately walked in from the bitter cold and were greeted with warmth and hospitality. Once our party of 3 were sat down, we had had a prime spot away from the crowded bar and middle tables and were placed closer to the back area. This was ideal because we had a river view of the Thames that opened up to a postcard picture of the city with people walking by on the outside. Not only did we get placed in a great spot, our server OLLIE was a complete gem. His service was impeccable, thoughtful and genuine. He also made us feel welcomed and not as tourists. He laughed with us and gave us some inside information on other things to see and do around Borough Market. The menu was all Gluten Free and that worked perfect for my friend’s dietary needs. What also worked was that my mom and I wanted to experience our first Pub meal of the famous “Fish and Chips.” We knew London was famous and well known for this simple meal, but when it arrived at our table, we were shocked that this was like a King/Queen sized meal that was unexpected and with their smashed peas. I didn’t know this was a thing, but Hulk Smash all the peas because they were good. The whole meal was WOW! My pictures do not do it justice. We even ordered my mom’s meal To-Go back to our flat. It actually stayed hot and was very well packaged for the journey. Kudos to the chef and the staff. Be prepared to spend at least 30£ per person as a side note. In the UK, the tip is already included so expect to be treated like royalty. Ollie was amazing in service. I’m so sorry to have waited this long to write about our experience, but it’s finally here. If he forgot something, he quickly apologized and brought it to the table right away. He also gave some helpful suggestions when trying some of the non-alcoholic drinks. The Apple and Elderflower was out of this world and so was the Hot Honey and Pineapple drink that my friend ordered and I had a sample sip. Wow! Whoever came up with these drink menus are to be commended. I mean wow. They were quite expensive for the first time guest, however we now know what to expect. Thank you Ollie and the Founder’s Arms for making our first trip to a Pub memorable, exciting, fun as well as giving us our first taste of London.”

“Nice pub, good atmosphere, friendly staff. As a new customer, I was made to feel welcome by staff and customers”

“Large shop with so many products from all Europe. Meat, fruits, vegetables, etc the cashiers are really nice and helpfull with everybody that comes inside the shop.”

“I have been a customer here for approximately six or seven years, and I've always found their service to be excellent and their staff very helpful.”

“It's a family run business and I've been shopping with them for over a decade. Although it looks small, it has most stuff that a big store such as the nearby Quality Food, and they're pricing are competitive and has found lot of things cheaper than Quality Food. But the main reason I shop here is to the fact that they're decent honest people who would never deceive you, oppose to a place like Qulity Food where I have had many bad experiences i.e - overcharging.”

“Very fresh meat I really happy from there ☺️”

“One of the few supermarkets that sells Greek products! Amazing the fact that they have Greek virgin oil from Peloponnese and a nice selection of Gemista Papadopoulos biscuits. The staff is always friendly and the prices very fair.”

“Despite being a smaller branch, I honestly think this is the best Preto we’ve been to. The meat came around frequently and the buffet options were really good. The quality of the meat felt noticeably better too, and the service was great - they were kind, attentive, and checked in on us.”

“The food was outstanding! Highly recommend the pizza, they are stone baked and covered in fresh produce. Staff were friendly and the beer was cold. Only negative is the parking, there isn't any. But that's the whole town to be honest.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding service from Abdi at Pizza Tonight! After our first delivery was unfortunately cancelled, Abdi personally stepped in, prepared the pizza himself, and made sure it was delivered to our home exactly as promised. His dedication, professionalism, and work ethic really stood out. What impressed us most was his communication — clear, proactive, and genuinely reassuring throughout. Abdi is a real star, and the Pizza Tonight team must look after and value such an exceptional team member. Abdi is truly a hard-working manager and a real credit to Pizza Tonight. Highly recommended!”

“I had the most amazing Sri Lankan food here. The hoppers and Parathas were delicious. The service from Thamilzhkavi and Gowri made the meal so much better. They were friendly and polite and made the whole Sri Lankan culture experience better.”

“I had an absolutely phenomenal time dining here with my family!! A massive thank you to Liam for making our dining experience so wonderful, he was so lovely and kind to us and he is a massive credit to the business!! I will definitely be coming here again!”

“Fantastic takeaway large cod and chips. Best I’ve had in many years. Cooked to order, quick service. Fish was perfectly cooked, not dry at all. Nice thin crispy batter.”

“Absolutely delicious food. They are under new management and the new team deliver outstanding customer service. Friendly and attentive, a great place to eat. Only giving 4 stars for atmosphere as it’s so quiet, but hopefully more people will discover this gem and it’ll begin to buzz.”

“Very delicious food, and such good value. Had an amazing vegetarian mezze plate for £11.99 that was huge, such a generous portion of incredible food. Super friendly atmosphere from the second you come in. Definitely will return!”

“It was our 1st visit to check out this new takeaway cum dine in, in Crayford. Opened 4 months ago. Serves Peri Peri Chicken with rice or Naan bread. Chicken curry, Biryani, and etc. Prices are very good. Totally recommended.”

“Fantastic spot for dinner! The portions were generous, and the flavors were rich without being overwhelming. Excellent service from start to finish.”

“Fantastic food! I agree with the other reviews, I would have missed it had I not seen the reviews about it being downstairs and located outside the hotel. I had to wait a few minutes for the door to be answered but once inside the food and service did not disappoint. I would come back again. The butter chicken was fantastic”

“It’s a hidden gem right here on Katherine Road. Best Byriani in East London. Great down to earth vibes in store, but we always take away - great value for money and utterly delicious authentic food.”

“Been eating in and takeaways for years. Always top notch food and never disappointed, would highly recommend.”

“We took this venue for a private hire and it was incredible. Guests got to choose from the menu even though we were 60 plus people. The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful. Food was great, generous portions and good mix on the menu. Bottomless drinks were plentiful with rarely an empty glass. Great communication throughout. Highly recommended”

“Great Cafe. Everything is very delicious. The staff is very polite. Great area. I really recommend this place.”

“I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but it was late and I was so hungry, so we decided to try the hotel's restaurant. Unexpectedly, we loved everything we ordered. However, we wanted sea bass, which was already sold out, so we came back again after a few days. We weren't disappointed, and everything we ordered was nice.”

“Local community shop . Great for all Indian and Srilankan groceries”

“Great cobbler - I've been going here for many years (since it was across the road). He does an excellent job and it's well priced. I definitely recommend.”

“Very kind and thoughtful customer service.”

“Had the pleasure of tucking into their delicious Arancini at the Colchester Food Festival and was not disappointed. Absolutely delicious and such friendly service!!! Eccellente!!! I’ll definitely be visiting their website to order some for home!!”

“Nice delicious food, we love them pizzas as well”

“Really enjoyed it. Lovely food and staff”