Crutched Friar — Restaurant in London

So here's another pub to check out, particularly if you are interested in savouring a selection of guest ales, the like of which you'll struggle to find outside London. From my initial welcome by the friendly down-to-earth Sam to the outstanding service from Martin, I thoroughly enjoyed my evening here, albeit unusually quietly owing to a train strike. There is an abundance of lovely and comfortable places to sit that render you immersed in local history, of which I hope that you will experience a flavour from my photos. Having walked past this venue many times on my way to Towe Hill Station, I was glad that I seized the opportunity to visit. Unashamedly, I finished my meal with a sweet scone sundae, layered with vanilla ice cream, a sweet savoury cherry 🍒 compote, clotted cream, strawberries 🍓 and whipped cream. Strange, isn't it, that we Londoners, rush to and from our daily commute, without visiting the rich heritage right under...

Was really hoping for a good pub grub experience and was recommended here, but this was so disappointing. I came solo early evening for dinner (18:30). Tried to order the Burrata, but they were out. Ordered the soup special instead and the fish and chips. After waiting 30 min, I asked when my soup would be ready. Was told I was next order and it would be out in under 5 min. 10 min later it still hadn’t arrived. When my order did arrive, the soup and entree came at the same time. Fish and chips were over cooked. I was then told no takeaway containers because they didn’t arrive in a shipment, so my food went cold before I could finish. Asked ti chat with manager. Another 20 min went by. By the time she arrived, I said don’t worry about it as I could tell it would be futile. She walked away, unconcerned. They were training a new bar tender, so maybe short staffed in the kitchen too. Really...

I popped in here with my girlfriend on a recent visit to central London as we were looking for somewhere to get a drink close to Tower Hill underground station. The pub is down a side street and seems to be the sort of place that city workers visit during the afternoon or after work rather than somewhere tourists would go. As you go through the front doors there is a cobbled walk way up to the bar which gives it an old world feel. The bar area is quite small but because of the time we visited we got served quickly but with only 2 bar staff on I imagine that could change as the night goes on and we did see it get quite busy around the end of the working day. There is a small "garden area" out the back with patio heaters and a smoking area and there are a couple of tables with chairs on the pavement...