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The Havelock Tavern, London,

The Havelock Tavern

4.7
4.7
468 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Dog-friendly
Opened in 1996 the Havelock Tavern is one of London's original gastro pubs. Unlike many others that have come and gone since, we have changed very little over that time. Rather than become a restaurant in an old pub building, we focus on being a pub that serves really good food. The atmosphere is lively and informal so that anyone can eat, drink and feel at home. We are not trying to be sophisticated, but aim to provide you with a good, relaxing time. Our customers are a good mix of locals and others who have made the journey to spend an afternoon or evening with us. You are just as likely to see a table of mates catching up over a few pints as a couple tucking in to three courses. We have background music playing just to add to the already vibrant atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7603 5374
  • Website
    http://www.havelocktavern.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    57 Masbro Road, London, W14 0LS
  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Nearest Tubes: Kensington Olympia, Shepherds Bush, Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith (all a short walk away).
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 468 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Havelock Tavern is a charming local pub known for its "superb food" and "lovely, friendly staff." Guests rave about its "delicious Sunday roasts" and inviting atmosphere. With realistic pricing and attentive service, it remains a favorite for both casual visits and special occasions.

468 Reviews

  1. Mary

    VIP

    London

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The staff were unwelcoming and service perfunctory. A smile or a hello goes quite a long way!
    The Havelock TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Mary, I was most concerned to read your review, this does sound very uncharacteristic behaviour from my team as they are normally such a friendly bunch. I can only apologise and I will be sure to follow this up with my team, so I do appreciate your feedback I do hope you will come and see us again soon Best wishes Rob Leader General Manager

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  2. Mark

    VIP

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome hosts to a bunch of Yanks in London in NYE. Great local gem.
    The Havelock TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Mark, Thank you for your fantastic review and comments. You were all a pleasure to host. Happy New Year and we hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team

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  3. Sophie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local pub, exceptional food and lovely, friendly staff. Many thanks for a great evening.
    The Havelock TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Sophie, Thank you so much for your review and comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit and we do hope to see you again soon The Havelock team

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  4. Julie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a relaxed friendly environment. Staff were lovely, we had a fab NYE, and we felt it was good value for money
    The Havelock TavernResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Julie, A very Happy New Year to you. Thank you so much for your review and comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We do hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team

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  5. Nick

    London

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly, local pub. A decent Sunday roast, although the service was slow (don’t think they expected as many people today).
    The Havelock TavernResponded on January 1, 2025
    Hi Nick, Thank you for your review and comments. I can only apologise for the service being slow. We were taken a little by surprise and I offer my sincere apologies. I am delighted you enjoyed your roast though and I do hope to see you again soon Rob Leader General Manager

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  6. andrew

    Singapore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and friendly service - efficient, we enjoyed the evening
    The Havelock TavernResponded on January 1, 2025
    Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for your review and comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit We do hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team

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  7. Sarah

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful pub, great atmosphere and food. Enjoyed their roast
    The Havelock TavernResponded on January 1, 2025
    Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your review and comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit We do hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team

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  8. Mark

    Hertfordshire

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice local pub and went early. All staff were very attentive and prices for a west London pub are what I would expect. Nice selection of beer Food chosen was Sunday roasts , pork and lamb. Pork was good but the lamb was overcooked, rather dry and somewhat difficult to cut. We did mention this to the Manager as I don't believe in complaining online without actually saying something at the time. The lamb was ok but not the best I've had. Won't stop me going again as overall the place is very nice.
    The Havelock TavernResponded on January 1, 2025
    Hi Mark, Thank you for your review and comments. We really appreciate your feedback and I can only apologise about the standard of your lamb. I have passed your comments to my Head Chef who has immediately rectified things. We do hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team

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  9. Mark

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to the Havelock for a work Christmas dinner. The food was great, with excellent portion sizes...everyone left very full! The food was of good quality and service was prompt and well done. Very strongly recommended!
    The Havelock TavernResponded on January 1, 2025
    Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your review and comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your visit Happy New Year and we hope to see you soon The Havelock Team

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  10. Richard

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious Sunday roasts. Second time for us and this was just as good as we remembered. Smart pub, relaxed atmosphere and friendly, polite staff.
    The Havelock TavernResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Richard, Thank you for your fabulous review and comments, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and that it was your second time. We do hope to see you again soon The Havelock Team

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The Havelock Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 468 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Havelock Tavern

57 Masbro Road, London, W14 0LS

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Nearest Tubes: Kensington Olympia, Shepherds Bush, Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith (all a short walk away).
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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