Darby’s in Wandsworth

Staff were rude from the minute we arrived to the time we left. Food was underwhelming and not worth the money. Arrive really poor and manager was rude. No need to go when there are so many great spots in London.

I came in with family for dinner and children and my little one who 2 has a beaker the manager said I can not give him his drink out of a beaker as I had some squash made up he said you need to buy a drink from here and give it to him considering our food order was £70 plus . This manager is absolutely shocking I don’t recommend the darbys i will not come again and yet will my family .

Always great food and service. One of our go to places! Perfect for a nice meal with family or friends. Would highly recommend the Belly pork

Lovely restaurant in 9 Elms, Great menu and wonderful staff. Head chef very attentive and professional. Highly recommended

Neil was the perfect host along with many of the other staff, extremely polite, attentive and couldn’t do enough, wine and water constantly topped up and never did we feel rushed or left waiting. Perfect hosts. We travelled from Devon to London specifically for the roast dinner and it did not disappoint. For two of is we ordered the Holy Grail (min 4 people which we knew beforehand so we paid for the 4) and scoffed ourselves silly on one of the best meals I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Comatose for the remainder for the day but so very worth it. Thanks Darby’s team.

First time in Darby's and we came here specifically for the Sunday Roast. Food was simply amazing and we loved every dish ordered. Oysters were super fresh and tasty (we tried 2 of each region). The stracciatella appetiser whet our appetite and it wasn't too heavy. The beef rump was so tender, moist and delicious. My husband had the chateaubriand and it was sooo juicy and full of flavour. We loved the potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. The trimmings were fantastic too. For dessert, the Amalfi Lemon Sorbet was such a delight whereas my salted caramel dessert with Guinness ice cream was to die for. A must-try! Staff were friendly, including Chef Robin. The restaurant looked beautiful and the ambience was great. Will definitely return when I'm back in London!

Saturday night dinner with a few friends. This is a large venue close to the river near Vauxhall. We tried the famous steaks and the beef shin marrow pie which was the highlight. The strawberry ice cream sandwich also got many approving nods. Service was good. Would recommend if you are in the area.

Well decorated restaurant with nice atmosphere. Food is delicious. The beef shin pie is next level. The steak is very good as are the chips. As a negative the service is slow and impersonal. On a positive it’s relaxed and you don’t feel rushed. Definitely not cheap but fair value given the food quality.

What an excellent restaurant. The waiter was new but had great suggestions and he was such fun. He really got we were there to have a good time and he made sure of that. The food was delicious. The beef and bone marrow pie! I don't like bone marrow but trust me you will NOT regret having it. The lamb bites we to die for. The crispy beef fat potatoes were fabulous. Highly recommend for dinner.

My son booked the restaurant for a Birthday celebration with parents and partner. After looking at the menu we realised that it did not suit one member of the party so this was explained to the waitress and we decided to just have a drink. My son then explained again to a male staff member very politely why we would not be ordering food, the staff member explained the ethos of the restaurant which was condescending. When he returned with the bill he said that we might be able to get a frozen type meal in a near by restaurant. This was rude, unprofessional and very unnecessary as he was making a judgement and assumptions about us as people. It is our right as human beings to change our minds and make our own choices and to be treated with respect.

Another amazing lunch at Darbys. The lamb shoulder was absolutely delicious. Staff could not have made us feel any more welcome. This is 2nd week running for lunch and likely to be a 3rd visit very soon.

We have wanted to try this place for a while and we're not disappointed. Excellent food quality and helpful friendly staff. Great cocktails and varied wine list. Perfect for St Patrick's Day as here was live traditional music. Only negative is it is a fixed time for your table which as I emailed to book was not clear and it is something I try to avoid.

Expectations were high but poor and slow service along with the worst lamb shoulder I have ever tried to eat made this a disappointing experience. We wanted a memorable Sunday Lunch for Mothers Day and got it but for the wrong reasons. It may have been because we were one of the last servings that afternoon but that should not have been an excuse for lamb that was not cooked long enough resulting in the fat not being rendered and what little meat there was was not tender. Some elements hinted at high standards but not the lamb or the service.

Came back here after being here last year around the same time hoping for a fantastic breakfast. Disappointed to see they have changed the menu. However I ordered a bagel which I felt was greasy and egg which was runny. Not the same standard as before and staff not as friendly either. So disappointed.

I have reviewed Darby’s before. Went with 9 friends for Sunday lunch. Absolutely the best roast in London. Robin & the team manage to put a real “twist” on traditional Sunday roast. Has to be experienced. Was very busy so two words of warning - probably best to book and don’t eat for hours beforehand. The food is sensational and plentiful. A must!

In the enchanting realm of culinary delights, this establishment deserves a resounding ‘Bravo’. My wife Sandra said that this was without doubt the best restaurant in London. I personally thought there could have been a few other contenders but she very kindly pointed out that I was wrong so there we go. We brought our friends Richard and Margaret along for the adventure, starting with the irresistible ‘half-price oyster deal. Margaret had never tried oysters before so we peer pressured her into it. I do wish we hadn’t though as she ended up spitting it right back out. Very embarrassing for the rest of the table. Despite Margaret’s lack of table etiquette, myself and Richard thoroughly enjoyed how fresh these slippery little fellas were. So much so that we ordered another half dozen. Why not, they were half price after all! Our gastronomic journey continued with the two-course lunch deal, featuring jaw-dropping crab on freshly baked bread. There’s nothing more that I can say about this dish than ‘wow’. Even Sandra was speechless and she usually has an opinion on everything. Alongside the oysters, it was another day of firsts for our friend Margaret. She decided to try a pint of Guinness (or 3) and unlike the earlier oyster mishap, they went down very well. A little too well I might add. Perhaps Margaret was still a little embarrassed about earlier. Either way, she was hammered. I can’t blame her though, as an experienced Guinness drinker myself, I have to say, it’s a cracking pint they pour! While Margaret was knocking back the drinks, the rest of us tucked into to our mains. Richard and I went for the steak and crispy beef fat potato’s and Sandra (always one to be different), had the lamb. I honestly couldn’t choose between the two, so much so that I found myself oscillating between the two dishes. Sandra’s lamb plate unintentionally became a communal battleground, as I shamelessly aimed my fork for every delicious morsel of left over lamb. I say leftover, she hadn’t actually finished. I guess that explains why that vein was bulging by her temple. Sadly we didn’t get time for dessert as Margaret was looking a little worse for wear. The final straw came when she winked at the waiter and asked if he could make her a porn star Martini. Richard wasn’t best pleased at this I don’t think. Despite this hiccup, the overall experience was delightful. If I could rate it beyond 10, I undoubtedly would. But alas, I can’t– a well-deserved 10/10.

Disappointing. Food and decor excellent but the service is woeful. Staff were friendly and welcoming but had to be prompted to take orders and drinks. Laughably turned up with a side of cooked carrots as a starter!! Maybe we were there on a shift change? Really recommend the Sunday roast beef, but prepare for overload of saturated fats.

We came for lunch and it probably was the best lunch we ever had. Excellent service aswell. Very relaxed and comfortable setting with 5* food. Highly recommend trying the Barnsley chop and fish pie and of course the oysters for starters. You will not be disappointed. Thanks again darbys for a very pleasant visit. We will be back in the future.

Sono stata di domenica per provare il loro Sunday roast ! Decisamente favoloso Il ristorante è molto accogliente e il personale attento e gentile. Cucina a vista , Pane fatto da loro come altri prodotti da forno dolcì , la carne viene selezionata e tagliata dal “butcher” in loco . Hanno piatti. Sopratutto di carne con tagli veramente interessanti. Non mancano i dolci speciali e anche le ostriche, anche piatti vegetariani Selezione di vini e birre . Di sabato sera e domenica a pranzo concerto blues !! Da provare .

I have to say this was possibly the best meal we have ever had. The restaurant is unique in its culinary ideas and the food is to die for. On top of this , we received exceptional service with the staff being so friendly. We really will be back and will be spreading the word.

This was a surprise booking for my husbands Birthday. Our three daughters and myself booked well in advance and knew that our 'foodie' fella would love this place! I pretty much knew what he was likely to choose from the great menu, and indeed he went for the Beef & Marrow pie! The food was exceptional, and great value. We all loved the venue and will definitely return. What really made our visit extra special was Nicolo, our Waiter, he was delightful & insightful! He was funny and engaging, nothing was too much trouble! Wonderful experience, thank you very much to all the team!

We visited with our friends who recommended. Shown to table quickly , nicely set up and very good pleasant staff. Food was amazing. I had the pasta veggie dish which was fresh and tasty. Service right through was very good indeed and at a reasonable...

We saw Darbys first on Master chef and really like the look of it so my partner booked it for my birthday! I’m so pleased he did! Absolutely gorgeous restaurant, staff were so friendly and pleasant and the food, well, my partner rated it the top 3 restaurants he has ever eaten and he has been some amazing places all over the world! It was truly amazing! We will certainly be back!!

Always fantastic - lovely service and incredible food. Glad they have updated the menu but for me it’s the best roast in London.

What an amazing experience. Special mention to our server Nicolas who recommended the starter of ceps which is something that I will remember for a Lond time. Great surroundings, great music, wonderful surroundings and really special food. Well done to all.

This is rather a conundrum as parts of the evening were great and parts awful. It took nearly 30 minutes for us to be offered a menu and longer to order. A bottle of wine didn't appear and we were left for well over half...

We ate here on Saturday night. Saw it on masterchef and looked online and it seemed great value for money as these restaurants can sometimes be expensive. What a delight decor oozes class. Not in an over the top way but in an understated class...

What a fantastic experience we had at Darby’s in Nine Elms, London. Such a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere, super service and just THE most exquisite food. You’ve got to try the salt marsh lamb dish which we shared and just didn’t want it to come to...

We had a Family dinner last Saturday to celebrate our Son's birthday. Our Granddaughter's loved their meal and adults enjoyed their drinks and dinner very much. Atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. First class staff. Attentive, professional and friendly without being pushy. My Son and partner...

What most of us want from this type of restaurant is imaginative food that you wouldn't usually cook yourself, using the best produce. Dinner at Darby's fulfilled all those in spades, it was a lovely experience. Cool surroundings, helpful friendly staff and excellent food. Would...

We had the best Sunday roast here for a long time. Starters were also excellent as well as a great atmosphere and lovely staff. Would highly recommend.

The service was good and the food tasty, especially the excellent chocolate dessert, and the greek white wine-by-the-glass was pleasant with a fish dish. Ambience fun with a glass-walled cold room en route to the toilets. However,..... 1) the portion size reflected the current 'the...

Came here for dinner and had the raw scallop starter which was absolutely delicious, and then the hake, which again was perfectly cooked. Service could have been much better though, as we struggled to get anyone's attention numerous times, including when we were sat with...

Stopped here on Saturday to try the happy hour Guinness & Oysters deal and was not disappointed. We were met by very friendly staff seated in a lovely seated area amongst a beautifully landscaped outside area, both the Guinness & Oysters were delicious for a...

This place has, style, class, and imposing presence, perfect for a rare gathering of ten friends. Its cavernous with high ceilings and a 360 degree bar dominating the center. We had views of the US Embassy next door. We were entertained with live music from...

Fabulous dog friendly lunch spot. Amazing food, great choice on the menu, recommend the baron bigod on walnut toast 😋 delicious. Fab spot to catch up, not too noisy, excellent service.

I have been serval times and they have excellent talented friendly staff and the food is amazing. The warm atmosphere is so nice to be in. This has one of the best steaks I have ever eaten. This is a real treat, it is a...

In the past 2 years, I think the quality of London restaurants has plummeted. In particular, I have found the service in restaurants has been slow, surly, and other words beginning with 's', but also food quality hasn't been anything to marvel at. Well, Darby's...

If you ever wanted an example of a London restaurant that served sub-standard food at ludicrously expensive prices and offered an indifferent service you would go a long way to find a better example than this place. If you want to leave a restaurant hungry...

Always a 5 star service and food offering at Darby's. The attention to detail and amazing food has me consistently coming back. Sunday Lunch with the live music is a perfect setting for closing out the weekend - making it my favourite day of the...

Staff attentive and friendly. Oysters so fresh. Food full of flavour. We went Saturday about 1.30. Not busy, just right.

I have been going to Darby's for more than three years and what keeps me coming back is the knowledge that this restaurant never disappoints. The quality of the food is always top notch and well executed, the staff are knowledgable and friendly, and the...

Best chocolate croissants ever. Excellent hot chocolate. Excellent Americanos (French roast), with oatmilk available too.

Beautiful restaurant and setting. Beef pie was delicious but when the pollack was almost raw the chef agreed but still had to pay.

Always a pleasure to visit Darby's - a hot favourite in Nine Elms for Happy Hour Oysters (5-7pm thu to sat) a must do. Amazing menu, worth staying on for dinner. Sunday roast is particularly good, coupled with great cocktails, wine incredibly attentive service and...

Great ambiance ! Great staff ! Great food ! Great decor ! Go sunday and there will be Jazz!! Or Saturday for happy hour oysters!! Great place to visit

Darbys is located in Nine Elms Park - next to the US embassy. There is no public car parking as the land is privately owned . Signs threaten £90 fines. I asked waiter for a temporary parking permit and was met with a shrug of...

food was delicious, we had dinner sitting at the bar and the atmosphere was just awesome. good selection of drinks, excellent bread (they do it themselves and you can buy one loaf to take home), very good oysters, delicious meat. All in all, it is...

Delicious inventive food in a stunning setting by the US Embassy and its mound of wild flowers. Superb service and an excellent evening out

We came as a group of 8 girls for a lowkey hen do celebration, and had the most wonderful time! We decided to order loads of starters and a couple of mains as a sharing meal, and so we got a good idea of what...

Great service from such friendly staff, and wonderful food and drinks. Loved the jazz music. Had the pork nuggets to share, lamb cutlet and cod with side dishes.

Done in the style of the extravagant restaurants in the USA capital, our lunch in this glorious restaurant was perfect. Food was exquisite - try the eel tartar - and service was fun, the exact amount of attentive and the staff seemed to enjoy working...

We went on Valentines night when there was a set menu. We generally don’t go out on 14 February after previous experiences of being ripped off. The Darby’s experience was totally different. Absolutely superb. From the warm greeting from the Maitre’D to the excellent attentive...

A significant birthday saw us at Darbys; my first time. The spacious settling was reassuring given the need for distance these days. Everything (apart from the odd route our driver took on the way) was spot on. Amongst the highlights was a smoked eel tartare...

Mike looked after us as usual great service . The food was excellent all 3 courses and we were able to take ours dogs too which they enjoyed .

Really enjoyed my lunch with my former colleague and having a good catch up while eating some delicious food and drinking some fine wine.

It was a perfect evening. Food, drinks, service, live music, ambience, everything was exceptional. We celebrated my partners 30th Birthday and were given a great table as requested so we could enjoy Kevin Davy White’s Blues performance which was fantastic! We were surprised by a...

Went here last night as a birthday treat, I'd told them in advance that it was a birthday booking. We were seated at a great table / booth and there was a card signed by all the team working that night - a lovely touch....

We are a regular at Darby‘s and are always surprused by the constent quality of food and service. This time we opted for steaks and again, they were spot on and as expected (blue fillet and medium rare sirloin). As we love food and especially...

I was quite excited to visit Darby’s sister restaurant Sorella in Clapham Common with my boyfriend but unfortunately they had a temporary closure due to covid so we were offered a table at Darby’s instead. The service was very friendly and our waitress was great!...

Very stylish looking brassiere with great indoor and outdoor space very close to the new American embassy. Service was absolutely excellent just the right side of attentive but not over bearing. Drinks were very nice and my parter loved her Aperol Spritz with a generous...

Really enjoyed our trip to Darby's - was just the perfect setting for a celebratory engagement dinner with four of us. Food was spot on, super tasty and great choice. I would say their wine menu was a bit underwhelming but the wine we ended...

We were excited to get a booking in Darby’s as it is our style of restaurant. It was a late booking but we figured that we would be under less pressure from a second sitting. It is certainly an impressive venue and has all the...

We came to ‘Darby’s’ as we’d not eaten out since 2nd Covid lockdown, had enjoyed The dairy & Counter culture which sadly have closed down, & Sorella thankfully still open ( all part of same group ), and wanted to eat somewhere nice but local…...

I have been to the restaurant a hand full of times and the food is pleasant and the service at time is really good. The bakery when it first opened was really nice ( they had these honey buns which were amazing) but now, the...

The only thing that lets this wonderful restaurant down is the extremely rude manageress, Emma! She obviously hates her job, hence the appalling attitude! She’s in the wrong industry. Unhelpful, rude and she behaves as though she’s doing customers a favour. Inclined to stop giving...

Was not sure about going here as not a big oyster/beef fan but Grace Dent's review (July 2019) was so good and we had a birthday to celebrate. Pleasantly surprised - food was consistently excellent and service too. Particularly good were: mussels with new potatoes,...