The Garrison

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   Janet

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   A busy Sunday lunch at The Garrison. Service friendly but chaotic - seemed like some staff didn't know what they were doing e.g. walking around with coffee not knowing where it was going. Atmosphere generally a bit manic. Noise level of music & conversations were high so not possible to have a conversation involving all in our group of 6. Probably OK if only 2 or 4 people. 2 of us each had muscles for starter - minuscule portions. We laughed because it was so pathetic. 10 small muscles served in what looked like a small finger bowl. Had to ask 3 times for the toasted focaccia that was supposed to be served with it by which time the muscles were long gone. Tasty but extremely overpriced for the portion size served. Main courses were significantly better. Generous portions & tasty food, but the pork was overcooked & chicken in part undercooked. Out of Banoffi pie so didn't have dessert. Based on our experience, surprised The Garrison is so well regarded on Gastro Pub listings. Maybe staff & kitchen were having an off day?
   

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   Kirsty

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another fantastic meal at the Garrison - amazing food and lovely staff ! Thanks for helping rearrange our booking and for the outstanding quality food !
   

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   Ian

   London

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely, Lucy looked after us and the rest of the team were lovely too. Food was superb… Recommended.
   

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   Jill

   London

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Pleasant but unremarkable, less memorable than on previous occasions
   

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   Sam

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, staff and overall experience. Came for a Sunday roast and we were really well looked after by the staff. Great atmosphere too. Cannot fault the experience
   

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   Sofya

   VIP

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time. The food was very tasty and the service was excellent. Also the wine list was great
   

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   Samantha

   London

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I visited the Garrison for the first time with a friend for lunch and had a great experience. Exceptional and friendly service, a lovely buzzy atmosphere and excellent food. Between us we had foccacia, the queen scallop, beef short rib and the flat iron steak with hispi cabbage and charred tenderstem broccoli - all of which was delicious. For dessert we shared the cheesecake a and banoffee pie washed down with a glass of tawny port. I'd highly recommend the Garrison. It is a great place to go for lunch on a Friday in the heart of Bermondsey Street. I'll definitely go again.
   

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   Neil

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Although the ambiance was somewhat challenged by the noise from roadworks outside, obviously beyond the restaurant's control, our meals were excellent and represented tremendous value. The venison was beautifully tender and the steak tartare a pleasant contrast. The booths are a little compact for four but for our party of three - one of whom is almost seven feet tall - it was good intimate space. Will certainly visit again.
   

   The GarrisonResponded on February 8, 2025

   Hello Neil, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the meals and felt they were great value. We agree, the venison and steak tartare are standout dishes! Apologies for the roadwork noise—it’s certainly out of our hands, but we appreciate your understanding. We're also happy to hear the booth worked well for your party. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another wonderful experience! Kind regards, Charles Loganathan Holding Manager
   

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   Gavin

   London

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food (all had well-portioned Sunday roasts and puddings) and atmosphere. Service friendly, if a little slow at the start. The manager audibly advised staff to give us drinks and menus after we'd been waiting some minutes already. We felt a little pressured by the staff to hurry with time, even though we had booked a 7:15pm seating on a Sunday evening.
   

   The GarrisonResponded on February 8, 2025

   Hi Gavin, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and atmosphere, and we appreciate your kind words about the friendly service. We apologise for the slight delay in getting started and understand how frustrating that can be. We also appreciate your note about feeling a little rushed, and we'll work on improving that balance in the future to ensure a more relaxed experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal! Kind regards, The Garrison Team
   

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    Jake

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Brilliant Sunday Roast and the staff there are so nice.
    

    The GarrisonResponded on February 8, 2025

    Hello Jake, Thank you very much for this wonderful review. We are pleased that your Sunday lunch here at The Garrison was a brilliant one. The team will be delighted that the service provided was of high quality. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Kind regards, The Garrison Team
    

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