Bumpkin South Kensington

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   JESSICAK

   Tampa

   40 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on 21 July 2019

   overall2food2service1ambience1

   Really really disappointed with Bumpkin. I am a huge fan of the show, and have supported the owners business ventures over the years including their bars in London, and preordering the cookbook a few years back. I finally made it to London and Bumpkin was one of the top on my lists. I knew going in this was a pub with traditional style British food, but our experience was awful. First, the waitstaff was unfriendly (other than the manager) and not attentive at all. We made a reservation after being told it got crowded for Sunday Roast, and we walked in with only three other tables occupied. We ordered a wine and a vodka tonic and it took nearly twenty minutes to receive them. Our food took even longer. The atmosphere was dull and dated. It isn’t a trendy modern spot, and I knew this, but boy did the show make it look way nicer on TV. The seat cushions were all ripped on the booth seats. The servers were wearing shorts and crop tops, it just looked unprofessional. The food was OK at best. The potatoes were hard, the meat was so fatty there was basically no real meat, and the veg was just ok. I would sadly never return. Had super high expectations as the owners claim to be some of the most “well known restauranteurs in the world”.

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   Alexis

   London

   96 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   96 reviews

   Dined on 16 July 2019

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Always the nicest fish and chips in the area . We will keep coming back

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   Thehoodwater

   London

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 12 July 2019

   overall2food1service3ambience1

   Just too over priced for fish and chips.not good at all. I suppose because of the location that makes the cost so high but just not good at all.

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   Alexis

   London

   96 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   96 reviews

   Dined on 11 July 2019

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   We had very nice homey food, the fish and chips and the burger were exactly how we like it

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 29 June 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Just love this place! Every time we come to London we try to visit the Bumpkin because we know that we will get a wonderful relaxed atmosphere and a just Fantastic dining experience! Great service and drinks combined with premium pub dining...Bumpkin hasn’t let me down yet and Remains one of our favorite places!

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   MargaretC

   London

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 16 June 2019

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   The food was lovely we both had the Sunday roast only thing wrong it was barely warm instead of hot would have made such a difference

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   AnnaV

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 June 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   It was very nice. Perfekt service, our 'man' was very service mainded. He gave a very good service. Nice food. We have been there several Times and can recommend it.

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   BryanB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 June 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We went for Sunday roast and got the roast beef and sticky toffee pudding. Everything was fantastic! It was a nice day so we ate outside. Not too busy of a corner, quite nice. I'd certainly go again!

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   DianaS

   London

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 June 2019

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   A lovely evening, great food in very pleasant surroundings.

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    PamelaA

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 May 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience1

    Unfortunately the waiter didn’t understand much English and this caused confusion on two occasions asking very simple questions. Nice manner however that’s not enough when you’ve questions about the food! Toilets pretty grubby and food was ok.

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    Clareville

    London

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2019

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    They’ve had a revamp. Food was good but service pretty amateur I’m afraid. No ginger beer available, that’s fine although it’s a short drinks menu. When I asked what the steak was served with the waiter had no idea, peering over my shoulder to try to read the menu which was difficult to read. Waited too long between courses when the staff showed no interest in the customers’ existence. Half full. Around here you’ve got to get it right first time. Please train your staff so they know what good service looks like. Hope you make it.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2019

    overall3food1service3ambience3

    I live nearby and have been there so many times when the food was good but this time, I didn't even manage to finish my dish. It was really bad. Not sure if they've changed the chef but I am not going back again.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    This pub was highly recommended. It looked great. The servers were friendly. Lots of fun gin drinks and other mixed drinks available. Not too many beers to choose from. Pub was half full at most, but the kitchen had trouble serving the guests in a timely manner. We ordered 2 starters that never came, waited for our mains a long time and the side dish we ordered also never came. Our burgers were bitter and way overcooked, which was a shame, but luckily the fries were good. The pasta and meat pie were good. So I guess it's the luck of the draw as to whether or not you get what you ordered and if the food is good or not.

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    MarcelloL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    It's not the first time i went to London, so i have visited other pubs, bit i can surely assert that Bumpkin is the best. Very kind, gentle service, very very good food, you can even see kitchen (very appreciated, no secrets). Very good beer. Very nice pub. Very reccomended. Sincerily. For whom it's my concern, i will come back here. Thanks to the guys. See you soon.

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    Maria

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 May 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    I was not impressed with service - our water and coffee arrived one hour after we ordered them. Chopped salad was priced at £16 - I found two small cubes of chicken and avocado, the rest was lettuce and no dressing.

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    Raine

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 May 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Very well presented establishment, drinks range limited but acceptable, food outstanding and my request for ingredients to be removed was granted. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Overall very acceptable experience and I would not hesitate to recommend, great vale for money.

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    ReviewBF

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 May 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very friendly staff and great food

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    GraceL

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2019

    overall3food1service2ambience1

    The food was a huge disappointment! The food was not hot. I had the Sunday roast dinner. The meat had no seasoning and the gravy was watery and tasteless. The veggies were bland and undercooked. The sticky pudding was good though. We were seated at a table where you looked out at a gas station. It also was not very clean. I have never sent a poor review to anyone before, but, I was so disappointed. I planned to come to Bumpkin after learning about it in the U.S.

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    HeatherW

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    We have been regulars at Bumpkin for years but haven’t been for a while. Saturday night was very disappointing. Bumpkin always had a substantial menu with lots of choices and then daily specials. However last night the menu was small with very few choices and no specials at all. I had a chopped salad which was deeply ordinary! The restaurant was less than half full, whereas it used to be jumping on a Saturday night. The staff were slow and lacking in any knowledge about the food. What has happened, Bumpkin?

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    PeterB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 April 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A great Place for the sunday Roast with a pint of lager.

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    DianneH

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 April 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friends Birthday

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    Mark

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 April 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    We have been regular guests at bumpkin South Kensington over the past 10 years or so. We loved the relaxed atmosphere and the seasonal foods as well as the service. Service has deteriorated significantly (servers don't make it their job to make yourself at home, create any kind of interaction) and would not recommend Bumpkin any longer. Price was too high for the value provided.

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    svvv

    Surrey

    47 reviews

    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 24 March 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Nice menu, food executed well. Dishes don’t come with vegetables- the pub has succumbed to the modern trick of charging over £5 for some greens.

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    NickG

    Kent

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 March 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    It's a nice, uncomplicated restaurant serving good, honest food. The service is friendly and the food is ok for the price. There are a few issues with presentation, such as the menus being old and dirty which is not a nice look at all. This is a decent restaurant and I have been here 3 times before, but the quality has declined.

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    CarolineT

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    excellent food, excellent service - we would definitely go again. Thank you

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    DavidR

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2019

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    Pretty poor service, rude waiters, bang average food (soggy sweet potato fries) and they stop doing brunch at 12 (on a Sunday? Who the hell gets up before that). Asked for a soda water and lime, got something quite different and was then charged £6 for the privilege. Will not be going back in a hurry and would advise anybody who is reading to do the same.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Waitstaff seemed to be confused about the menu and what was available. Nice ambience otherwise. I’ve had better Sunday roasts.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2019

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    Had to ask several times to get items. Service isn’t great. Very reactive - shame

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    AliciaT

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful place! Very cozy and kid friendly! Hidden, tucked away in beautiful Chelsea!

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    Rozalicious

    London

    30 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    We expected a charming Sunday brunch. Instead the food was average, the restaurant lacked personality, and we both left smelling like grease thanks to the open kitchen. The waitress was super lovely, however we felt that her attire was not suitable for a South Kensington restaurant (leather shorts with a crop top, showing skin and midriff). We're both girls in our 30s so not prude by any means - however I'd be reluctant to take my mother there for a Sunday Roast. We will not return to this restaurant.

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    RussellOpp

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 March 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The only grumble I have was the portion size - a bit on the small side. Other than that, everything was perfect. The best service I have experienced in several years.

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    HK123

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2019

    overall3food2service2ambience2

    The person who took our order didn't have a clue about the menu which was quite frustrating. The food was fine, but really don't feel the need to return!

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    AnthonyB

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2019

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    Nothing special at all. Food made us both quite unwell. Restaurant was quite smelly of grease. All round disappointment and not the place to have been for St Valentine´s Day. Thankfully it was the girlfriend who chose it !

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    DennyS

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Food was very good. Service excellent. The place was a lttle noisy

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Try to go at least once a month and with the 25% off food and beverage it was a must

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience4

    Horrible dining experience. Wait staff neglected us all evening, we considered leaving.

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    JoscelynV

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2019

    overall5food4service3ambience4

    had a pre-theatre meal which was excellent. Bumpkin has a lovely ambience and my only slight bubble would be that the waitress seemed to forget that we had a time restriction, so our desserts were a bit rushed but delicious

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    Francistoddmalone1

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2019

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Service went a little slow towards the end on the whole very good. Please have some sweetner for tea/coffee

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Bumpkin is solid comfort food. I had their salmon, which was delicious followed by the best Sticky toffee pudding I’ve ever eaten!! Perfect

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    Graybabes

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Bumpkin is a nice place to have an informal meal. Only negative point is that tables are perhaps a bit close together.

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