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The Surprise Chelsea, London, Greater London

The Surprise Chelsea

4.7
4.7
588 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Surprise is a beautiful gastro-pub tucked away in the heart of Chelsea. A hidden gem just a stone's throw from The River Thames, Battersea Park and the famous King's Road serving expertly prepared fresh, seasonal and local produce alongside a superb range of cask ales, a world class wine list and delicious cocktails!
Our famous Hamilton Room is available to book for private dining, drinks receptions and also as a meeting room, please get in touch to find our more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3837 4600
  • Website
    http://www.thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ondrej Hula
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!
  • Location
    6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London SW3 4AJ
  • Neighbourhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross Street
    Christchurch Terrace
  • Parking details
    There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Curraghmore Whiskey Evening

    £50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 26, 2025 only
    7:00 p.m.
    An evening of guided tastings of select Curraghmore whiskeys & expert insights into the heritage and craftsmanship behind each expression coupled with a curated menu of canapés, designed to complement the rich aromas and flavours of the whiskey. Join Richard de la Poer Beresford, the Earl of Tyrone, for an exclusive event and an opportunity for whiskey enthusiasts and collectors to deepen their appreciation for fine Irish whiskey in a historic yet modern setting. the much-anticipated Curraghmore Single Estate Pot Still Whiskey, crafted with oats and barley grown on the Curraghmore Estate in Waterford, Ireland. Guests will also enjoy exclusive tastings from each of the individual casks used in creating this special release.
    Curraghmore Whiskey Evening photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South West London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Surprise Chelsea is a hidden gem in London, offering "fabulous food" and "attentive and friendly service." Guests rave about the "great atmosphere," "delicious food," and "wonderful staff." Its charming, British dining room and cozy ambiance make it a perfect spot for any occasion. Highly recommended!

588 Reviews

  1. Chris

    VIP

    London

    39 reviews

    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been here several times now but no more. It is SO loud. The acoustics are terrible, the customers noisy, entitled Chelsea types who have to be heard however vacuous their conversation and it really makes it difficult to enjoy the absolutely delicious food. No attempt is made to reduce their shouting or for the owners to understand that noise lessens appetite. The staff is lovely, the decor fun, the loo upstairs was blocked but I should have mentioned that, I’m certain it would have been fixed. If only I could go when there were fewer punters!

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  2. Stephen

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A quiet and rain Monday lunchtime, however the Surprise a welcoming and atmospheric escape. Great food made with well sourced high quality ingredients. Friendly and engaging service added to the enjoyment. Excellent !

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  3. Therese

    VIP

    Bath

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A favorite in london. Great table near the fire, very attentive and friendly staff, fabulous food, every course. Highly recommend.

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  4. Tom

    Oxford

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely chilled Sunday evening drinks. Great ambience and attentive service.

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  5. Benjamin

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome pub. Love coming here. Our waitress (Elise - hopefully not butchering the spelling) was great, too!

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  6. Emma

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A last minute booking turned out to be a fantastic lunch. Superb food, great atmosphere and above all wonderful service. What a find - we’ll definitely be back.

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  7. sarah

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a delicious meal last night at The Surprise. The food was really good, the service was excellent and the pub itself was lovely! Would go back!

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  8. Simona

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience in Buzzy pub. Amazing hosting and really felt looked after.

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  9. Daniel

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful meal at The Surprise. The Moules Marinière and Fish & Chips were both excellent, with generous portion sizes and great flavour. It was also a pleasant surprise to find Rothaus 0% on draught. The service was attentive and friendly, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

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  10. Melinda

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and caring management and staff. Upstairs dining room charmingly British. Good food overall. Menu a bit too standard — could have been a bit more interesting and varied (ie, no fish; except with risotto or typical dish & chips). Will go back

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FAQs

The Surprise Chelsea is rated 4.7 stars by 588 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Surprise Chelsea

6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London SW3 4AJ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Christchurch Terrace
  • Neighbourhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ondrej Hula
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 3837 4600
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!
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