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The Stablehand, London, Greater London

The Stablehand

4.4
4.4
338 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • 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
  • Lunch Menu

    £14.95 per person

    Prepaid

    9 Sept 2024 - 5 Sept 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
  • Christmas Day 5 Course Menu

    £84.95 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 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 338 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

338 Reviews
  1. Suha

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third visit - it's a great little neighbourhood pub. So glad we discovered it
    The StablehandResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Suha, We are so pleased to see that you have become one of our regulars! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Ginny

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  2. Suha

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have fallen in love with this neighbourhood pub

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  3. Jenny

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit disappointed as the food was seemed overpriced for what we go - like the lamb shoulder dish, if you're charging £20 plus I would expect some veg on the plate or be generous with the gravy. Also to only offer broccoli as the "seasonal veg of the day" is not great, I feel more effort could have been made in offering maybe a trio of veg or have some veg included as part of the dish. Seemed quite stingey on all honesty. Also I appreciate its the festive period but it was very noisy as there were 2 Christmas Party bookings in the same area as us (large groups of 10+ people). It would have been nicer to seat us (party of 4) around the other side where is was quieter - that way I wouldn't have had to shout just to be heard! Perhaps staff just haven't been trained to assess the situation like that and make common sense decisions.

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  4. Kyri

    London

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was warm and welcoming with a great friendly service.
    The StablehandResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Kyri, Thank you for your lovely review. We hope you come back and visit us again soon. Kind regards, Ginny

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  5. Masato

    Singapore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    grate place and mood, delicious food. It's wonderful restraurant.
    The StablehandResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Masato, Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us. Kind regards, Ginny

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  6. Suha

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    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
    The StablehandResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Suha, Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Ginny

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  7. mike

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 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!
    The StablehandResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Mike, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate your kind comments on our staff, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Ginny

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  8. Mark

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 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.
    The StablehandResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Mark, Many thanks for your lovely review. We hope you come back and visit us again soon. Kind regards, Ginny

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  9. Alexis

    VIP

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 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!
    The StablehandResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Alexis, We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Ginny

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  10. Carla

    County Durham

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 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.
    The StablehandResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Carla, Many thanks for taking the time to review us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, and we appreciate your kind comments on our service. We hope you visit us again soon. Kind regards, Ginny

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FAQs

The Stablehand is rated 4.4 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Stablehand

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

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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