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Summary

£84
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2
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3
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5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Sitting by the canal is relaxing, and in cooler weather the heaters are turned on and the entire experience is warm and welcoming” at this “beautiful” spot by the Regent’s Canal in Little Venice. Views diverge on the fish-centric cooking: to fans it produces “well-cooked staples”, to the odd harsh critic the performance is verging on “unskilled”. All agree, though, that “personal and un-rushed service” contributes to its appeal.

Summary

£73
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Ducks and houseboats drift slowly by” at this tranquil spot that’s all decked out in a white-and-blue nautical theme in Little Venice, which has a “perfect location right on Regent’s Canal”. But while nobody questions the “views and great vibe”, there’s a minority “who wanted to like the place, but wish the food was more consistent”. For most folks though, “what is not to like about this buzzing restaurant right on the canal serving lovely fresh fish?”

Summary

£66
  £££
3
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3
Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

With its “spectacular setting by the Regent’s Canal”, this “lovely, tranquil restaurant” in Little Venice is “very special for a fine spring or summer evening” – supping on “generous platters of yummy fish or mezze” while “paddleboards float by”.

Summary

£65
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2
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The perfect summer canalside fish restaurant” – this Little Venice charmer makes the best of “a delightful waterside setting”, with “well-spaced tables and a calm atmosphere”. The cooking is barely mentioned by reporters, although there are no complaints beyond the suggestion that it’s “a bit overpriced”.

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60 Blomfield Rd, London, W9 2PA

Restaurant details

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No dress code
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The Summerhouse Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Summerhouse Restaurant in W9, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Summerhouse restaurant.
Jonathan M
Really well cooked fish with views over the...
Reviewed 6 months, 28 days ago

"Really well cooked fish with views over the canal."

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Richard F
Great position watching the canal boats go ...
Reviewed 11 months, 20 days ago

"Great position watching the canal boats go by"

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£14.30 £26.50 £7.00 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £29.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
60 Blomfield Rd, London, W9 2PA
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Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑11 pm
Saturday10 am‑11 pm
Sunday10 am‑10:30 pm

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