Harden's survey result
Summary
This “top-notch local boozer” in Stockwell offers arguably the “best pub food in South London” – “simple and hearty fare, but always served with verve and understanding” by on-the-ball service. Its slightly remoter address and a lack of theatres nearby means it is slightly less busy than its famous foodie stablemate, the Anchor & Hope in Waterloo.
Summary
“Simply the best food you’ll find in a proper boozer” – this sibling to SE1’s Anchor & Hope narrowly beats its relation these days in votes as London’s top gastropub (and is a respectable No. 2 on the list). “This isn’t a restaurant masquerading as a pub, but the real thing, with atmosphere to match and a great selection of proper beers”. “Decent, hearty gastropub fare with a European accent” is served from a “seasonal menu” delivering “big flavours”; and there’s also “an interesting wine list, where natural wines are highlighted to avoid surprises”. “If the service is a bit idiosyncratic, that’s all part of the fun”.
Summary
“A stand-out for a distinctive pub meal” (“as you’d expect from the same stable as the Anchor & Hope”) – an “intriguing seasonal menu” that’s “always different and surprising” (“watermelon gazpacho, anyone?”) from chef Trish Hilferty helps keep this Stockwell boozer in our diners’ Top 5 bars and pubs – “it’s no surprise Fergus Henderson is a regular”. “It’s a proper pub, where you’re as welcome for a pint as you are for a four-hour lunch (and Charlie the landlord kept it as a genuine centre of the community even during lockdown)”. “They have interesting tiples too made in situ”.
Summary
“The best gastropub I’ve found in London” – this Stockwell operation is “a winner for an uncomplicated but thoroughly satisfying meal”, especially “for those who enjoy expertly prepared cuts of high-quality meat”. “It’s similar in standard to the Anchor & Hope (its famous Southwark sibling) but better because it’s quieter, with a more relaxed atmosphere”. To cap it all, it’s “still a proper pub, where you’re welcome for a quiet pint”.
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177 South Lambeth Rd, London, SW8 1XP
Restaurant details
Canton Arms Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Meaty"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
177 South Lambeth Rd, London, SW8 1XP
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:45 pm |
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