The Havelock Tavern

The Havelock Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Julie

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, from a varied menu. A fab team and a lively yet relaxing atmosphere
   

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   Paul

   London62 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambience of the pub was great and we had a very nice time. The staff were very friendly and helpful but there were periods when we were left waiting for service in particular dessert! The food was good overall, but the beef was a bit overcooked and chewy and we had to send back nuked Yorkshire puddings! The lobster Thermidor muffins were delicious as were all of the staters we had and our sons really liked the fish n chips. Overall we had a good meal and day out for Mother’s Day although it wasn’t cheap!
   

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   Charles VIP

   London31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I have been going to the Havelock for years almost from the time I move to my current address near Olympia West. I go to the Havelock 2-3x per month and do not recall ever having a disappointing meal there. The table organization is user friendly and there are tables outside for the warmer months. The menu offers a rich variety of choice with lots to choose from from red meat offerings: entrecôte and very tasty cheeseburgers to an array of seafood choices. The service is efficient and courteous and the noise level never distracts from the cuisine and service. I continue to strongly recommend the Havelock.
   

   The Havelock TavernResponded on March 21, 2025

   Hi Charles, Thank you for your lovely review and comments. We always look forward to seeing you and really do appreciate your continued support. We very much look forward to seeing you soon The Havelock Team
   

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   Rory

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food & really attentive service. Great venue
   

   The Havelock TavernResponded on March 27, 2025

   Hi Rory, Thank you so much for your review and comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and we do hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team
   

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   Maria VIP

   London31 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 11, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Haven't been to the Havelock for a while now - but went with a friend last night. It was ok. I was a bit disappointed to be honest. The service was inattentive...(and there were not that many people eating there). The chicken kiev my friend had was robustly fried (or in the oven) (ie too dark) and one of our dishes was forgotten about until we pointed it out. With the few diners in there - I appreciate things must be slow for the staff and therefore a bit boring - but for the people in there actually parting with their cash to eat - it doesn't really work. Would think again about returning - it's not the same as it used to be.
   

   The Havelock TavernResponded on February 13, 2025

   Dear Maria, Thank you for your review, I was most concerned to read your comments. I can only apologise for your experience and can assure you this is very out of character. I have already spoken to the staff on shift and passed your feed back to my kitchen team. I really appreciate your feedback though and I do hope you will give us another opportunity to impress you with our normal high standards of food & service. I do hope to see you again soon Rob Leader General Manager
   

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   Mary VIP

   London10 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on January 6, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The staff were unwelcoming and service perfunctory. A smile or a hello goes quite a long way!
   

   The Havelock TavernResponded on January 8, 2025

   Dear Mary, I was most concerned to read your review, this does sound very uncharacteristic behaviour from my team as they are normally such a friendly bunch. I can only apologise and I will be sure to follow this up with my team, so I do appreciate your feedback I do hope you will come and see us again soon Best wishes Rob Leader General Manager
   

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   Mark

   Phoenix13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome hosts to a bunch of Yanks in London in NYE. Great local gem.
   

   The Havelock TavernResponded on January 8, 2025

   Hi Mark, Thank you for your fantastic review and comments. You were all a pleasure to host. Happy New Year and we hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team
   

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   Sophie

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great local pub, exceptional food and lovely, friendly staff. Many thanks for a great evening.
   

   The Havelock TavernResponded on January 8, 2025

   Hi Sophie, Thank you so much for your review and comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and we do hope to see you again soon The Havelock team
   

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   Julie

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food in a relaxed friendly environment. Staff were lovely, we had a fab NYE, and we felt it was good value for money
   

   The Havelock TavernResponded on January 8, 2025

   Hi Julie, A very Happy New Year to you. Thank you so much for your review and comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We do hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team
   

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    Nick

    London19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Friendly, local pub. A decent Sunday roast, although the service was slow (don’t think they expected as many people today).
    

    The Havelock TavernResponded on January 1, 2025

    Hi Nick, Thank you for your review and comments. I can only apologise for the service being slow. We were taken a little by surprise and I offer my sincere apologies. I am delighted you enjoyed your roast though and I do hope to see you again soon Rob Leader General Manager
    

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