The Nellie Dean — Restaurant in London

When it comes to pies, I can’t say I’m a big fan. They’re usually a bit too heavy on the pastry side for my liking. But the pie’s at the Nellie Dean were by far some of the best I’ve had. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing, think traditional London pub and the staff are easy going and friendly. Firstly you get to choose your pie and they have got a pretty good selection including traditional favourites like steak and ale and chicken and mushroom, but there’s also some interesting combinations inspired by Mexican flavours and even seasonal favourites like a Rudolph pie for Christmas. You then get to choose from a range of sides like peas and mash and chips and of course a lovely gravy to pour all over. We opted for a steak and ale pie and a chicken and mushroom with a side of gravy and fired onions and some cheese. What we loved about he pies were the texture of the pastry which was a little crunch but overall soft and light as if it had been prepared fresh and not too think or doughy. And then the filling was delicious as the meat used was good quality, tasting flavourful without being too heavy and overpowering in the pie as a whole. We washed the food down with a few ales from local breweries and had a great lunch to set us for the day and night ahead. So if you’re stuck for good local food and want to try a great pie you should try the...

Jameson and Soda £6.00. JUst incase you havent been here before, its a pub, it was 1pm on a Sunday, it was souless, the floors and bar had dirty beer all around the base of the bar and skirting, I sat there thinking to myself "what makes this single spirit and splash of soda worth £6.00?"...I asked the bartender if she had gotten the price correct, she scoffed "it was the price around here", it may be the price for some of the bars that have some entertainment , clean premises and smiling staff, but the Nelly Dean has no right in ripping people off like this. I have been coming to this pub for well over 25 years, its always the 1st pub we all meet up at as its next to the park, but the attitude and prices changed my mind. I made a quick call and shot down to the Dog and Duck which is the new meeting point for our monthly meet up in Soho. Just for reference,..Jameson and a splash of soda is £4 in the Dog & Duck, £4.20 in the Ship, £4.50 in the...

A lovely little pub in the heart of Soho. Its relitively small environs can get a little crowded at times, but this is mitigated by the fact that, in clement weather, you can also stand outside whilst sipping your pint.

Getting to the gents toilets is a bit of a mission if you're above average height. Just make sure you duck as you go downstairs to reach the toilets. No such issues with the women's lavatories, which are on the same floor as the main bar.

It also has a nice upstairs room for private functions. I personally enjoyed being there for a birthday party a few years ago.

It's great as a place to stop for a pint or two before heading off elsewhere or as somewhere to spend an...