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The Florence, London,

The Florence

4.4
4.4
511 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Dog-friendly
A grand old dame of a pub in the centre of Herne Hill and opposite Brockwell Park. In the front, we are large, light and airy around our central island bar. Out the back, we have our large decked garden, with some shade. To eat, we serve traditional pub food with a modern approach. We go for product quality over marketing for our draught and bottled beer collection and have a range of rotating ales. Dog friendly, date-night friendly, spot of food and then drinks for a celebration friendly, bring your folks for lunch when they are visiting friendly. You get the idea - we are quite friendly.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7326 4987
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The Florence has the perfect space for a variety of celebrations and events. Along with exclusive access to a function room, we can offer tailor made packages to suit your booking needs. We have a canape, two or three course dining menus and meeting packages available upon request.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 020 7326 4987
  • Neighbourhood
    Herne Hill
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    37 bus or Herne Hill Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day

    £38.00 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Treat her to our gorgeous set menu this Mother's Day, with a Lillet Rose Spritz on us. Our special set menu consists of 3 delicious courses for £38, and includes our revamped Sunday roasts. The Mother’s Day menu can be found on our website.
    Mother's Day photo
  • Six Nations - Scotland vs France

    Mar 15, 2025 only
    Big screens, cold pints and every Six Nations match. Book your seats now.
  • Six Nations - England vs Wales

    Mar 15, 2025 only
    Big screens, cold pints and every Six Nations match. Book your seats now.

What 511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Florence offers a "great atmosphere" with "delicious food" and a "friendly, attentive staff." The "dog-friendly" venue is perfect for family gatherings. While some service issues have been noted, the pub's charm and "fantastic Sunday roast" keep guests returning. Enjoy a "chilled vibe" and lovely meals in a beautiful setting.

511 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The back harden is lovely, especially in the sunshine. We had a table booked for a roast which was delicious and the bonus of them having sports, so we could watch the Utd v Arsenal afterwards in the bar was a bonus
    The FlorenceResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the 5 starts and see you again soon.

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  2. FIONA

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation had been given to another party so a member of staff had to move the other guest. No apologise or compensation was given for this error. Although we had booked for food as our table was near the bar area we got no table service.
    The FlorenceResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for letting us know about your recent visit to our pub, and I'm really sorry that we've not been able to give you a great experience. The Florence Team

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  3. Laurine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, nice beer, courteous service and really friendly staff! The fish & chips is the best I’ve had in London!
    The FlorenceResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Laurine for your lovely review! We are looking forward to see you again soon. The Florence Team

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  4. Yann

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a really nice pub! The atmosphere is great and the staff is super lovely! Very dogfriendly and it was a nice surprise to find a garden in the back - will be back!
    The FlorenceResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you Yann for your lovely review! We are looking forward to see you again soon. The Florence Team

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  5. Jules

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Roast dinner was very good! We sat in the back room and annoying the back door was being used constantly and the slam was so loud it became very off putting, also very cold in the restaurant with the for being open constantly. Shame because otherwise, everything else was great.

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  6. Pirthi

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food we choose the wrong to go out to eat In a pub. Forgetting the Rugby wea on.
    The FlorenceResponded on February 3, 2025
    Thank you for the stars Pirthi :) The Florence Team

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  7. Lizzy

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    On a Saturday night the dinner tables are sandwiched between 2 parties, it was way too noisy for conversation, people passing by the tables all the time. Not a well thought out table layout for those eating and those partying.

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  8. Luke

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Table was full due to rugby - nowhere for us to sit so we left
    The FlorenceResponded on February 3, 2025
    Hi Luke, We are very busy on Sundays and advise to book in advance to secure a table during peak time. We are surprised to see that you felt inclined to leave us a 1 star review even though you didn't even stay - may we please ask you to reconsider this review until you try our amazing roast? All the best, The Florence Team

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  9. Jane

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had made a booking for my birthday. Arrived couldn’t find any staff . Found a waiter who was sullen and unfriendly. Tables in restaurant were all dirty . All empty so not sure why none had been cleared. Service was slow despite there being no other diners. One waitress was really lovely and was working hard to help. The rest of the staff couldn’t be bothered to- had to go and find people to help with drinks order. Lazy restaurant- won’t go back. Food was nice but that’s all I can say.
    The FlorenceResponded on February 3, 2025
    We are sorry to hear that you didn't receive the top notch service we strive to provide to each of our guests. Please get in contact and let's make this right! Warm regards, The Florence Team

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  10. Becky

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pub, lovely staff and amazing food. Would come again.
    The FlorenceResponded on January 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely words and the stars Becky - we really appreciate it! Hope to see you again soon :) The Florence Team

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FAQs

The Florence offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7326 4987.

The Florence is rated 4.4 stars by 511 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 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Florence

131-133 Dulwich Road, London, SE24 0NG

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Herne Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    37 bus or Herne Hill Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7326 4987
  • Private party facilities
    The Florence has the perfect space for a variety of celebrations and events. Along with exclusive access to a function room, we can offer tailor made packages to suit your booking needs. We have a canape, two or three course dining menus and meeting packages available upon request.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 020 7326 4987
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