The Stanhope Arms

We popped into this pub near our hotel. It was pleasantly crowded, not chaotic like some of the pubs on busier streets. The food was delicious and everyone was friendly. It was a really nice evening. I'd definitely frequent this pub if I lived nearby.

My order: fish & chips

Location: Across the street from Gloucester Road Station and the Bailey's Hotel.

So, I'm not quite sure whether I could consider this a pub or just a bar, but it seems that in England, or at least in London, pretty much all of the pubs simply look like old style bar. Hey, I'm not complaining, and in fact I personally don't care - they are pubs as far as I'm concerned, and like this one, they certainly have quite a bit of charm. Actually, it was in this one that I have discovered that in the six years since I was last here, craft beers, and proper Australian (or should I say Amercian) style craft beers have pretty much appeared everywhere, so I have to say that I'm certainly in my element here.

Nice typical pub. Great place to sit and have some beers. Old school decor. They have a nice variety of beer. They let you know when it's close to close with a bell. Near the tube

We went here after our (Warwick castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford) day trip. Our guide recommended this place, close to the Gloucester metro underground station. Ambiance was nice, bar was clean. You pick your own seats, and was told that they will start serving in half an hour, as the (?)kitchen crew were "on break".In the meantime, we met a family who was visiting as well, we didn't mind the wait at all. When services resumed. We found out that you have to order at the bar, but they bring the food to you. Had fish and chips with peas, substituted fries to sweet potato fries and red wine and Pilsner (light) beer for a non beer drinker like me. Overall, loved the food!
Thank you!

The staff are top notch. They are always friendly. If they have time that won't hinder service. They'll have a conversation and make a connection with you. You go to some establishments just for a product. Go here if you want great service and hospitality. A++++

We stopped in wanting authentic London Pub fish and chips. We were told to find a place to sit which was fine. But then we were not acknowledged for 10-15 minutes and then informed we needed to order at the bar. Ordered our food, the runner brought it out - never asked if we needed anything else. I asked for a glass of water and he left before we could ask him for ketchup. When he brought the water he acted perturbed when I asked for the ketchup. The food was horrible. Neither of us could eat even half of it. The fish and fries tasted like they'd been fried in old oil. Super disappointed! One last thing , after sight seeing all day wanted to wash my hands before eating. Zero soap - not like it just ran out but dry as a bone. We don't live here but certainly won't recommend it to anyone.

Service was a bit strange as there are no servers. Ordering at the bar was fine but not when every item...beer, appie, entrees...were expected to be rung up as ordered. Nonetheless, my Fish & Chips were perfect.

Albanian bartender not friendly ... hire people that are customer friendly that guy was terrible

Lovely pub in a quiet location with excellent food. The menu is full of mouth-watering choices. The quality of the food is top notch with generous portions and perfectly prepared. The service is friendly and prompt, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Stopped for lunch. Great English ales. I ordered the grilled ham and cheese. It was okay. Not enough ham and cheese, too much bread. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing.