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The Surprise Chelsea, London, Greater London

The Surprise Chelsea

4.7
4.7
559 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Surprise is a beautiful gastro-pub tucked away in the heart of Chelsea. A hidden gem just a stone's throw from The River Thames, Battersea Park and the famous King's Road serving expertly prepared fresh, seasonal and local produce alongside a superb range of cask ales, a world class wine list and delicious cocktails!
Our famous Hamilton Room is available to book for private dining, drinks receptions and also as a meeting room, please get in touch to find our more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3837 4600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ondrej Hula
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Cross Street
    Christchurch Terrace
  • Parking details
    There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace

Experiences

  • An evening with Simonetta Wenkert

    £20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    4 Feb 2025 only
    19:00
    An intimate evening with Simonetta Wenkert to discover the rich history behind Ida; the beloved local eatery & small yet resilient restaurant nestled between Kilburn and Kensal Rise. ‘Simonetta invites you to the table, with a menu of intimate stories and confidently unfussy recipes. This book is heartfelt and captivating’ – Yotam Ottolenghi

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South West London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Surprise Chelsea is a charming gastropub nestled in a lovely residential area. Known for its "idyllic location" and "beautiful dining room," it offers "excellent" food and "superb" service. Patrons rave about the fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding, while the staff's friendliness and warmth create a "welcoming" atmosphere.

559 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent birthday dinner in our local neighbourhood pub. Food, drinks, service was excellent! Also has a lovely open fire which made extra Christmasy and cosy. Will be returning very soon!

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  2. Anastasia

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favourite pub in Chelsea! Always busy, always great experience! Great service - very attentive! Food and drinks are yumm!

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  3. Alice

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and very friendly with baby. Attentive service and delicious food

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  4. James

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful in every way; perfect cure for our jet lag. Great wine, pleasant ambience

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  5. Brona

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the surprise is wonderful. Staff food ambience.

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  6. Benjamin

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub, tucked away in some residential streets. Good food and drinks.

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  7. Caitlin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it their food, wine and vibes are amazing! Can’t wait to go again. I have been for a normal 3 course meal and a Sunday roast and both were to die for!

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  8. Penelope

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very warmly welcomed and looked after + delicious food.

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  9. Maya

    Greece

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fish and chips in town and spicy margaritas!!

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  10. Adam

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a table for a family Sunday lunch. All was excellent: great Sunday roasts with generous portions; great selection of wines as well as tasty cider and much appreciated Guinness. And very importantly, impeccable and friendly service. Impressive!

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FAQs

The Surprise Chelsea is rated 4.7 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Surprise Chelsea

6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London SW3 4AJ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Christchurch Terrace
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ondrej Hula
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace
  • Phone number
    020 3837 4600
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!
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