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Grumbles, London,

Grumbles

4.6
4.6
1096 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,096 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grumbles in Pimlico is a charming neighborhood favorite, celebrated for its "great ambience," "delicious food," and "friendly service." Known for its reliable comfort food and welcoming atmosphere, it offers a set lunch with "excellent value" and a la carte options. Ideal for any occasion, Grumbles is a "fantastic neighbourhood restaurant" with a "lovely traditional" vibe.

1,096 Reviews
  1. Richard

    VIP

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us get together several times a year for lunch . And we always meet at Grumbles. Great atmosphere and comfort food. The bench seat booths are excellent for conversation - through the afternoon . The set lunch offers good choices and excellent value. And wide choice a la carte. Currently waiting for booking slots to go live for our next visit

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  2. Lina

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Grumbles and everything about it; great ambience, great food, great staff and never lets me down!!!

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  3. diane

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed A very warm welcome it was relaxed enjoyable , we felt at home

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  4. Ros

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    With BYO on Monday evening this makes restaurant eating more accessible

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  5. David

    London

    101 reviews

    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliable local bistro with tasty dishes and excellent service as always.

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  6. Paul

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely traditional restaurant the good food and service

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  7. Harriet

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything was delicious but the Mexican style crayfish starter was particularly delicious. My main was liver which was cooked to perfection and I think the frites were possibly the best I have ever had. one of my friends had a dish of moules marinieres which was also excellent.

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  8. Victoria

    Warwickshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an excellent lunch for four on New Year's Eve. It wasn't too busy, our food was very well cooked and presented, and the service was pleasant and unfussy. It was all that we had hoped for.

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  9. Colin

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to Grumbles for several years now and have never had a bad experience. Food, service and atmosphere are all second to none.

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  10. Louise

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! My daughter’s 19th birthday. Have eaten here many times. The best place to go for a quiet dinner or a lively celebration depending on your mood.

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FAQs

Grumbles is rated 4.6 stars by 1096 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Grumbles

35 Churton Street, London, SW1V 2LT

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Belgrave Road and Charlwood Place
  • Neighbourhood
    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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