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Grumbles, London,

Grumbles

4.6
4.6
1090 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions

We began in 1964. It was the time of the Beatles and Rolling Stones and an air of great fun. Anything seemed possible, it was the Sixties! Grumbles was the first restaurant in London with a silly name!

In the early days as we rushed around the tables, we hardly had time to notice the faces of the likes of Beatles, Mamas and Papas, Julie Christie, Michael Foot, Christine Keeler, Ian le Frenais, Rod Steiger and so many many more as well as Jane Lapotaire sometimes helping with the Founder Jeremy Friend washing up!

Grumbles and its customers have been such a winning combination for over 60 years and we thank you for all your support.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, English, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:15 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7834 0149
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Pimlico
  • Cross street
    Belgrave Road and Charlwood Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Grumbles is located between Victoria station and Pimlico tube station. Therefore it has excellent transport links by tube, bus, rail or coach.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,090 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grumbles, a beloved Pimlico staple, delights with its "wonderful food" and "excellent service." Celebrating over 60 years, this cozy bistro offers a "magnificent atmosphere" and "delicious" traditional fare. Regulars appreciate the "friendly, discreet service" and "reasonable prices." It's a "neighbourhood cult classic" known for its charm and authenticity.

1,090 Reviews
  1. Nickie

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    another fabulous night at Pimlico legendary eatery, Grumbles. Always a pleasure to return for its fish pie and ice cream with almonds and chocolate sauce! The team as ever friendly and professional. Look forward to returning.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    fantastic neighbourhood restaurant that never disappoints . Still going strong after 60 years

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  3. David

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loads of old school atmosphere, and a great place for a long boozy Sunday lunch

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  4. AndrewF

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great authentic vibe. Table 29 is perfect for a private group.

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  5. Richard

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of us meet regularly for lunch- and where do we go? We always go to Grumbles. Its a lovely place. Good food and drink and great place for a chat - without being deafened by spill over noise.

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  6. Hugh

    London

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy everything about Grumbles. Have been a patron for many years 🤩

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  7. Eve

    Dorset

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, very welcoming and friendly service

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  8. Tony

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I love Grumbles - the friendliness; the constancy of the loyal staff, some over many years now; the lack of pretention; the relatively swift service - it is always our first choice in London. And I love the fact that they bothered to repair the old railway station-style clock when it failed, instead of opting for some modern alternative. It proclaims on its face that it was made in “CATERHAM” - where I grew up! A very appreciative Tony Marshall

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  9. Derek

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grumbles always delivers a real quality meal in unchanging and delightful surroundings. We ate Sunday evening, the restaurant was full, a party of four was actually turned away while we ate, such is their reputation. Service always attentive and efficient, although I've been going there for 30 years, so maybe they know me by now.

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  10. Phil

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Delicious food, home made and fresh. Nice range of dishes. Lovely part of Pimlico and felt like a genuinely authentic, independent restaurant. Service was efficient but waitress seemed slightly aloof. Didn’t really go out of her way to make us feel special or to engage. The restaurant is on two floors. We were in the basement which has a markedly less ambient feel to it compared to the ground floor. It was slightly cold and lacked atmosphere. Request a ground floor table if you book in advance.

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Grumbles is rated 4.6 stars by 1090 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Grumbles

35 Churton Street, London, SW1V 2LT

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Belgrave Road and Charlwood Place
  • Neighborhood
    Pimlico
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:15 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, English, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Grumbles is located between Victoria station and Pimlico tube station. Therefore it has excellent transport links by tube, bus, rail or coach.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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