Cocktail bar in Welling

“The Swan ticked all the boxes today. Fab food, great staff perfect ambience. I had the mussels, amazing for the price and delicious. My wife had the cheese soufflé - would highly recommend. Relatively busy and the food came promptly. I will be back with friends and family. Youngs doing their job right yet again.”

“This was a great find! Staff were so attentive, drink and food was so reasonably priced and oh my — the food was INCREDIBLE. value for money, taste, price. I can’t wait to go back! Food portions, well flavoured, excellent service. Even little extras like different types of take home containers for different portions. If I ever come back to the area, I will 100% revisit, and have already recommended to friends and family.”

“Lovely little pub in a lovely location and the beer isn’t bad either!”

“A perfect summer spot! We had the most relaxing afternoon in the garden, sipping Aperol Spritz under the sun. The atmosphere was laid back and full of good vibes. Omer was absolutely fantastic, genuinely kind. Can’t wait to come back.”

“Had the privilege of being served by Trent and Matthew in the restaurant. Delicious food, fast service and gorgeous venue. Highly recommend for a small night out or a dinner for large groups.”

“This is such a charming little pub, with a lovely beer garden and a terrace overlooking the canal. It’s a really pleasant spot to spend time with friends — a hidden gem, especially since places like this are quite rare around here. They offer a great selection of drinks, from beers and cocktails to non-alcoholic options, and the food is genuinely delicious. The atmosphere feels warm and relaxed, perfect for an afternoon drink, a casual evening out or a date.”

“Great traditional pub in a lovely area of the city. Staff are super friendly and while it’s not the largest or most spacious of bars it offers a good range of drinks at sensible prices. Plenty to admire in the decor and a nice atmosphere - one of the best pubs in the area!”

“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.”

“I had the Sunday roast today and was genuinely impressed by the flavor. It was well-seasoned and, dare I say, even better than what I’ve had at Hawksmoor! I know that sounds bold, but it’s true. The service was fantastic as well; the staff were friendly and personable. The atmosphere was relaxing, making it a perfect spot to unwind. This place is truly a gem in Croydon, and I’ll definitely be coming back often!”

“A breath of fresh air for the Hampstead / Belsize area. While so many nearby pubs seem desperate to be seen as “gastro” — overpriced menus, forced décor and an air of self-importance — this place keeps it simple and gets it right. Relaxed atmosphere, proper prices, live football and genuinely lovely staff. It remembers what a pub is meant to be.”

“Food was excellent and cost atmosphere - just what you want in winter after a lovely walk in the Heath! Friendly service - slightly slower than expected but may have been some staffing issues that day.”

“Large local pub with a lot of history (the whole area, "The Blue" us named after it). A good selection of beers and friendly staff. The pub was completely shuttered all over covid and I was worried that it would close forever, but it's back now under new ownership. It's clearly a good place for watching sport.”

“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.”

“We’ve always loved the WTF, and it’s pretty much been our local since moving here 4yrs ago. However, what a breathe of fresh air it’s had recently with the renovation, and Exale brewery taking over!! A total triumph and such an exciting and welcomed addition to the area. This place brings something different to the other pubs I feel. It has a combination of great beers on tap (their pale rose is also gorgeous and such a bargain!) it’s super relaxed and welcoming to all types of people - young and old, family groups and lots of young people too. Staff are super friendly, lots of new faces and Short Road pizza is totally unbeatable! Love the weekly special offers too. What a cracking local boozer!! 5 stars all round xx”

“Wow - how can I even begin to describe the night we had at the Three Compasses in Dalston! Fabio made sure we had the best time - the atmosphere was second to none and the vibes were absolutely excellent. I celebrated my birthday here and I will be back every year here after!!!”

“Attended pub to attend a birthday party, very pleasant evening, great atmosphere, live music entertainment, a fantastic evening”

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

“We held my grandad’s wake at The Nag’s Head last week and I honestly couldn’t fault them. Artur, the general manager, was incredibly helpful throughout and made the whole process so easy for us. The staff were kind, attentive and respectful, which meant a lot to our family on such a difficult day. They put on a really lovely buffet that was well presented and enjoyed by everyone, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Thank you to Artur and his team!”

“What a lovely pub/restaurant. They accommodated our party of 4 very well. Which included my elderly dad who is blind. We felt very well looked after during our stay. Our meals were very tasty, Ryan the chef did a good job. Ange the waitress was lovely and helpful. We will be definitely coming back. Thank you.”

“Great atmosphere, friendly bar staff, great drink choices, lovely cooked food. It has a function room downstairs that you can higher for party's with a lovely garden too when you higher the function room out.”

“The warm bread served at the start was incredible, and things only got better from there. My main dish — risotto with asparagus and truffle — was heavenly. Soft, creamy, and full of rich aroma.”

“I thought this place was a really good find! Located opposite the hospital, 10-15 walk from Guildford centre. I stayed in a single room, as I just needed somewhere to put my stuff overnight. The room is a standard single room size enough for a single bed, hanging space for clothes and a small desk and chair. . They provided tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a robe. The robe was needed as I had a shower room to myself, but was located down the hall (also remember to fetch slippers) Luckily though, it was very quiet when I stayed and only saw one other guest. The hotel itself is clean, nicely decorated with nice fittings. The shower room was a bit small, but couldn’t fault the power shower! Again lovely and clean. The room was also well presented and good value for money. The lady at reception was really welcoming and friendly. Also to note the doors don’t lock by themselves so make sure to take your key with you and lock doors behind you when you leave your room. I didn’t have food here, as my stay was really short but the menu seemed nice. Overall a pleasant stay and great value for money!”

“My Stay at Beckenham hotel was very pleasant. Clean rooms, great welcome and good breakfast. I will be back soon.”

“Excellent pub/resturant if a little tricky to find (Google maps didn't quite get it right, hopefully better as I altered the pin). Lovely riverside location, great food and good staff. We eat in the restaurant and moved to the terrace for dessert. Portions were just right for us. They had a singer followed by a band down on the riverside so some nice live music to enjoy.”

“Visited for Sunday Roast. The service I wouldn’t say it was the best, but the roast was excellent! Really liked the mashed potatoes and the meat (I chose the turkey option). Would definitely recommend! Dog friendly.”

“Got the lamb doner wrap , it was £7.50 but it was HUGE ( the photo shows only half of the wrap after being cut in half). It was pretty good value for money . Update: been loads of time now, had previously given a 4 but I’ve changed it to 5 now. Lamb kofte, doner , rice and chips are tasty.”

“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.”

“amazing food. pricey but there’s a reason for it, the food is good quality and good portion sizes. stunning fish finger sandwich. as a vegetarian i felt like there were plenty of options. service was great when i went. it can definitely get busy/loud in here but at the end of the day it’s bringing them business which is good to see! i also came here for a party a few weeks ago and the servers were incredible. amazing venue”

“Really yummy food! Great selections that are made with good taste. Portion sizes are also really good and i would reccomend the chaat and paneer Makhani as well as the gulabi rani cocktail for those who drink! Prachi was super friendly and really helpful! I would recommend coming here as the atmosphere is also really nice as well the food and service - makes for a great dinner or lunch out!”

“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”