Harden's says
Around since 1872, this pub was relaunched in 2022 by James Gummer, Rupert Walsh and chef Owen Kenworth
Harden's survey result
Summary
“A pretty perfect gastropub” in Notting Hill not far from Portobello Road, which was converted by James Gummer in 2022 and remains one of the biggest ongoing hits in the area. Chef Owen Kenworthy’s “straightforward British food” is “interesting”, “made with top-class ingredients” and “expertly cooked”; service is “charming”; and the artfully distressed decor sets up a “wonderful, very buzzy and trendy” atmosphere. Top Menu Tip – “the lobster pie makes it worth crossing town for”.
Summary
“A winner if only for people-watching” – “the great and the good-looking of Notting Hill gather in the beige but tasteful surroundings” of this year-old pub, whose popularity is such that it’s regularly “heaving”. “It’s not that cheap”, but all reviews applaud Owen Kenworthy’s “top-end pub good”, from an “interesting menu” of “reinvented pub classics”. Top Menu Tips – mince on toast is a staple here; “bar snacks of crab and cheese on toast are a delicious counterpoint to the drinks”.
Summary
This “newly opened pub with excellent food and vibe” is the latest iteration of a Notting Hill tavern built in 1872 and now tastefully buffed up. Jimi Famurewa of the Evening Standard gave chef Owen Kenworth a big thumbs-up for his “gutsy, sneakily creative food”. It is also one of very few pubs to offer Pilates classes.
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45 All Saints Rd, London, W11 1HE
Restaurant details
The Pelican Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very well run place - a good menu with a nice range of specials. Service friendly and quick too. Sophisticated fellow diners. They don’t serve coffee - perhaps to discourage undue lingering. I recommend the charming Egyptian coffee bar / restaurant 5 doors down for a nice post lunch coffee and people watch … "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
45 All Saints Rd, London, W11 1HE
Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 5 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 5 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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