The Lansdowne Pub & Dining Room

This pub is extremely unwelcoming and the pub staff are very unpleasant and aggressive. We came to enjoy a nice meal with family and friends only for it to be upended by impertinent bar staff who refused to serve our evidently of age daughter in spite having ID which ruined our plans for the evening. Do not come here if you expect to feel welcomed and at ease.

Went for lunch an amazing “ working lunch “ menu £10 a Main or £20 for 3
Starter of fish cakes exquisite, more akin to bistro v pub . Yet the quality of the cooking kept on coming. The cod cooked to perfection, translucent with another amazing sauce full of flavour
Dessert also did not disappoint
Ignore the negative feedback from muppets who turn up on a Sunday lunchtime at 1pm and can’t believe it’s rammed QED . Give them a chance the chef is amazing

Grew up in the area and this was one of the best pubs around, the last few times I've been its been an absolute shambles. On arriving at 2.30pm the queue for the bar took up most of the standing space, there was no one to ask about our reservation. When I did find the manager (I think) he was having an argument with another customer about the wait time for their meal, honestly one of the most unprofessional conversations I've ever seen. Bearing in mind the place was half empty there were other customers making grumblings too. Clearly understaffed and unable to provide any kind of service we left and went to another pub round the corner, where we were welcomed, seated and fed.

I have been coming to this pub for years and still definitely one of my faves. Only complaint from recent visit would be the quality of the pizzas (once great) seem to have dipped. Hard to pin point what it was but whilst it tasted 'okay' ... It definitely felt like the ingredients used were not quite as they used to be.
That aside, still a lovely pub.

Very disappointed by the food and service on 13.12.22. We have been to this pub intermittently over the years before gigs as normally the pizza is very good and the pub has a pleasant ambience. This time the female bar staff member appeared disinterested and unwelcoming. I noticed the only time she smiled was when she appeared to take a personal phone call. My impression was she didn't want to be there and nor did I after trying the food. I should have guessed that the merguez scotch egg would be unusual and but for being very hungry I would not have eaten it. I am not a fussy eater. It had a very unusual flavour. My anchovy and caper pizza however was even worse. The anchovies were horrible. I was expecting the usual salted ones from a tin or a jar, but these looked like the ones in vinegar in spanish tapas. When I complained I was told they were fresh, but I don't think the friendly Greek waitress understood I was complaining. The only way I could eat the pizza was to remove the anchovies and flavour contaminated underlying part of the pizza. My wife's pizza was better but she would have preferred a more smaller slices evenly distributed than a few large ones.

🚇 Chalk Farm
🍺 £6.30 Moretti
❤️ A relaxing Gastro in plush Primrose Hill.
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The Lansdowne is located on Gloucester Avenue in the upmarket enclave of Primrose Hill. The nearest tube is Chalk Farm which is a five minute walk.
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This pub was built in 1861 and was a Charringtons pub for many years. The pub is clad in beautiful tiles, if you look just below the awning you can see the original Charrington’s signage.
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The decor here is traditional with some contemporary touches. The walls are off white with cobalt blue panelling which is also around the bar. Dotted around the pub are chalkboards detailing the food menu and wine list.
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The beer choice was solid, 9 keg and 2 cask. I went for a Moretti which was a good pint and just north of six quid. As it’s Christmas time, there was a caldron of mulled wine on the bar for those who fancy a festive tipple. As this is a gastro, the food menu is a fair few notches above your normal pub fayre. The food was popular, most of the clientele were dining with the exception of a couple of tables.
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The service was excellent, the chap who served me was personable and getting in the spirit with his Christmassy shirt. The atmosphere was buzzy, the crowd was a mixture of couples, families and a large group of French guys enjoying the fine cuisine.
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The @lansdownenw1 is a handsome Gastropub in a pretty neighbourhood which makes this place an attractive proposition. If you just want to come here for a beer or a glass of wine then there are provisions for you, this place would be great for date night. If you’re exploring the area then definitely pop in for a visit.
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ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 10/12/22

It was a good afternoon and catch up with friends. Food was lovely and staff were polite. Just a little over priced in my opinion. I was surprised to see that the customers were not as diverse but that’s not fault of the pub - just an observation. Would recommend it and would go again! Thank you

A real festive feeling to the pub - and pizza is recommended - tasted like the best Italian!! Staff are really friendly and service prompt. Great choice of beers!!