Powder Keg Diplomacy in Wandsworth

experiencia increíble, pizzas increíbles y cócteles, asistí a una fiesta privada y nos cuidamos extremadamente bien, increíble

Elegimos el Powder Keg para organizar la fiesta de cumpleaños número 40 de mi esposo para ~ 35 personas y contratamos el conservatorio en la parte trasera desde la 1 pm. El gerente de eventos y el gerente del bar de la compañía fueron muy solidarios y serviciales en la organización de nuestra fiesta. ¡Pre-ordenamos los pasteles de pizza de 20 "de Joe's Pizza en la casa y nuestros invitados no podían dejar de delirar sobre ellos! El lugar es perfecto para una fiesta, ya que es bullicioso, tiene un gran ambiente, un super bar para que la gente salga a tomar sus bebidas. También tuvimos algunos hijos con nosotros y hay un cambio de bebé en el baño de mujeres, dos sillas altas y algunas opciones de comida para los niños mayores. Se lo recomendaría a mis amigos.

Asistí a Powderkeg para mis amigos 40 th. Tuve una excelente noche en un gran ambiente. Dejé mi bufanda allí por accidente y el personal no podría haber sido más útil para garantizar que me la devolvieran. Como no soy local, amablemente aceptaron enviarlo. Volveré cuando esté en la zona de nuevo!

Tuve una noche tan divertida celebrando el cumpleaños de mis amigos. El personal no podría haber sido más servicial y servicial, y la comida era deliciosa. El lugar es genial, ¡gracias por hacerlo tan especial!

Esto solía ser asombroso. Cuando era el Powder Keg original. Ahora ha sido tomado, diluido, cambiado, no sabe lo que es, pero todavía finge que era tan bueno como solía ser. Si vives a la vuelta de la esquina, ve a tomar una copa, pero NO hagas un esfuerzo especial según el sitio web / reseñas de antaño. Los "cócteles" son espantosos y el servicio es terrible. No hay consistencia. Cuatro martinis sucios sabían diferentes, ¡y no eran buenos! Lo mismo con los cosmopolitas y el servidor parecía horrorizado cuando pedimos cuatro bebidas. Las luces eran demasiado brillantes, música horrible, basura del ambiente, basura de servicio, basura de bebidas. Tan decepcionante como este lugar solía ser absolutamente perfecto. Alguien ha fastidiado totalmente esta joya. ¡La foto que publiqué era del mismo cóctel que se ve totalmente diferente!

Very long wait for pizza and when we got it it was extremely burnt so we sent it back. When I paid I asked if the pizza had been taken off, to which he said yes, only to find out it hadn’t been. Cocktails were good and the place had a nice atmosphere but staff are disorganised. A little disappointed seeing as we’ve been wanting to try this place for a while.

Had a lovely evening of cocktails, snacks and chats. The service was great and the cocktails and food delicious.

Such a nice place to spend an evening. The manager could not have been more accommodating and the cocktails were out of this world. I had an Old Fashioned which was was prepared perfectly - unlike in other bars.

We spent one July Saturday night here. We got recommendation from our airbnb host. They serve the best burger ever. The drinks are nice and definitely not cheated. We enjoyed our night and even got used to the DJ:)

What a great night we had on Saturday - my friends and I stopped in for a drink on our way into town and ended up staying all night! The cocktails were good, staff at the bar were fast and friendly, the place felt really loved, and the DJ was really good. We danced the night away, will definitely come back again. Highly recommended, thanks guys!

We haven’t visited this venue for a while, but returned for dinner and drinks this weekend after a friend told me there were new management in and the venue was much improved. They were right - there was a really good atmosphere, all the team were really friendly, service was quick, and the music was really good too. We had a really fun night, will be back again soon.

We went here on Friday night, 15 of us in total for a friends birthday. I had previously been a few weeks ago with my husband and thought it would be perfect for a group of us to go to and I wasn't wrong. From the moment we arrived the staff were attentive and charming and treated us like old friends. I had the Chateaubriand and it was beautiful, perfectly cooked and very tasty, ive not had better for many years! All of us enjoyed the food and desserts which were exceptional. We had many cocktails and the manager, Robert, treated us to a free bottle of bubbly and a round of shots for the birthday boy which was very kind and made us feel extra special and made our night! The music afterwards was great and I am now a personal fan of DJ Paulo and will definitely be following his live stream 🙂 I would definitely recommend this place for any type of gathering. The atmosphere was fab and fun all night, the staff were happy and attentive with and on the ball and the food and drink were amazing! We will defo be back again!

I love(D) powderkeg, it use to be fantastic about three months ago; the staff, the quality, the cleanliness but unfortunately I went away and have returned to find they have had a huge plummet in the business. Firstly the staff have changed, looking bored and miserable, quite frankly look like they are there just for the money, there is a new manager I believe who was complaining and swearing... ALOT. My favourite waiter has been let go, this waiter was no ordinary waiter; his name was Oscar and he remembered my drink order for everytime I came into powderkeg, along with caring about my personal life. He was part of the life at powderkeg, along with the past General manager Kai, who was the soul and party. Unfortunately the standard of food has dropped massively as well, going from succulent pork croquettes to Sainsbury’s camembert. To finalise I’d like to recommend NOT going to powderkeg again, unless you enjoy a rude, abrupt, and aggressive person running the company. Many thanks I’d recommend school house, on the same road. Fantastic service and quality of food

Went with group of 6. Sat on room at the back which is bright and airy and in fairness very nice. Now this where it is going down. We had two waitresses, one very nice, one with a very big ego problem and rude (like bring you the wrong wine, you don’t spot it as she has slammed the bottle on the table and clearly not served the wine - maybe best working outside of hospitality?). Main courses took 50mins to arrive (chef was on his own? We ordered 5 steaks ?) . I ordered ribeye and I wonder if it went in the fryer . Over cooked, not chargrilled. Honestly worst steak I have had in a while. May be bad night but would avoid. Got to remove service charge of 12.5 pct obviously.

We went to Powderkeg on Sunday 14th April for a family lunch and the experience was amazing. The place is beautiful and the food was great but the best thing was the service. We were served by a lady called Nicola and she was really great, she run the extra mile to please us. Our child is diabetic and we asked her lots of questions about the food. She helped us a lot, always with a smile, we really appreciated it. Thank you very much, we had a great Sunday lunch.

What can I say. If we weren’t going to a great concert and travelling back to Sussex tonight, would have happily gone dessert, and stayed for ages. Lovely atmosphere, great food, just the right service. Will be back

Vinimos aquí el día de San Valentín para el menú de 40 ya que habíamos escuchado grandes cosas. Lo que era bueno era la selección de bebidas por copa, la decoración romántica, el increíble hombre que nos servía en el bar y el amable camarero que se hizo cargo de él.

I was shocked by the bartender's rude and wasteful attitude. I went to the bar to order 2 drinks. I made sure to order a SINGLE gin&tonic; and a beer. The bartender heard my order and began making my drinks. He made the gin&tonic; with the pink fever tree tonic that I had asked for and then went to ring it up before pouring the beer. I saw that he had rung it up as a double because the price was about £9. I interrupted at this point and reminded him that I'd asked for a single. He looked at me, picked up the drink and aggressively threw it down the drain and said "you could have reminded me while I was pouring it". So instead of apologising for his mistake, and charging me for a single even though he had poured a double, he chose to WASTE the double shot and the bottle of tonic and pour another single gin&tonic;, wasting 2 shots of gin and a bottle of tonic instead of just losing out on 1 shot of gin because of his mistake. I wish I had said more at the time but I was a bit too shocked. It's a beautiful pub , amazing atmosphere, but this experience definitely tarnished my view.

What's not to love here? Quirky decor, attentive customer service and the best handmade burger and chips in London. Plus, interesting beers on tap.

Powderkeg proved to be a great venue for our daughter's wedding reception. Staff supported all guests, food was very good.

reservamos aquí hace 2 años para el almuerzo familiar de Navidad y disfrutamos tanto que reservamos nuevamente para 11 miembros de la familia el domingo 23 de diciembre, la comida era muy sabrosa, Roast era de primera categoría al igual que la hamburguesa PK, y una excelente relación calidad-precio también, pero fue lo que hizo La visita perfecta fue el excelente servicio al cliente de Kai, siempre se aseguró de que las gafas se recargaran y de que los niños también estuvieran contentos. Realmente, no podía agradecerle lo suficiente.

I had the most wonderful experience here. My friends and I were coming for a last minute birthday celebration and they were able to squeeze us in on a Friday night super last minute. Our server, Lina, was really friendly and helped make the night extra special for us! I used to go here all the time, but haven't been in a while. It seems like they're under new management and the new dinner menu is much improved. I've already booked a table for this weekend for me and my boyfriend!

The meal was great, would recommend the gnocchi.. good tunes set the atmosphere just right. staff were all attentive and lovely. Bartenders could whip us up basically anything we wanted.

Grupo de 7 de nosotros fuimos hoy para un brunch / almuerzo de bebé y el servicio fue terriblemente lento, buena gente pero muy lento y parecía estar desorganizado. No quedaban opciones vegetarianas a la 1: 30 de un domingo y su hamburguesa también se había agotado. Pedimos un poco justo y tres principales salieron incorrectos. Los huevos benedictinos tenían panecillos secos muy viejos. Dos de nosotros habíamos pedido su ensalada, una como entrante y otra como plato principal, pero ambas eran exactamente del mismo tamaño. Otro de nosotros pedimos un pollo asado pero no quería el pollo, la solicitud era simple: quitar el pollo y reemplazarlo con queso de coliflor o algo así. Salió sin verduras, sin relleno y sin salsa pero todavía cuesta la misma cantidad. Tenía que preguntar cada vez que queríamos pedir algo o pedir la factura. No se trajo sal y pimienta y nadie preguntó si nuestra comida estaba bien. Sus tripletes cocinados en trocitos no eran triples, ni crujientes. Tres miembros del personal estaban sentados en una sala del restaurante principal y charlaban y juraban. No recomendaría y no volvería.

I ordered chicken roast. Came without any gravy or sauce. Their made Yorkshire pudding has no taste. Waited for a bill for 15 minutes even wasn’t busy at all

met friends for a brunch. Staff friendly and helpful and seated us quickly. Its a comfortable venue, well decorated and welcoming We ordered PK burgers which were tasty but rather dry. The PK breakfasts and the chicken were really good. Its a pricey venue however

Went here for a drink for a friends birthday. On arrival it was PACKED and noisy. Went to the bar to ask about our reserved table and the happy female staff member sprang into action to show us to our table and made sure we were okay and even put water and glasses on the table (which I thought was a nice touch!) It is a great place, but £6 a pint is just a bit too expensive given there are other, cheaper places on St Johns Hill.

In the 32 years of being alive, I've never enjoyed a meal as much as I have at the Powder keg. This is now The place to eat and drink for my girlfriend and I. The atmosphere was great, the staff was amazing (especially Oscar with his sass and banter. His personality made it fun) and the food was on a whole another level. I had the pork belly roast and it was hands down the best pork belly I've ever had and all the veg were done to perfection. However this was nothing compared to dessert. I ordered the freshly baked chocolate cookie with the pistachio Ice cream and generously let my gf have some... It was the tastiest, most amazing pudding I've ever had in my life. My gf and I agree that this is now our local. It is amazing in every way and I have yet to find a better place which I doubt will ever happen.

Bar at the front : really nice atmosphere, deco and wine : lovely place to meet up with friends. Restaurant at the back : good world cuisine and wine

I was blown away by the level of service that we received at Powder Keg. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the food and wine and super polite without being overbearing or obsequious. The food was excellent - interesting, carefully cooked dishes from a reassuringly small menu. Overall, a really great experience.

Had a very nice Sunday lunch for 11 people. All of us loved the food which was first class quality and delicious. The roast beef was perfectly cooked and accompanied by lovely roast potatoes. I like the fact that it is not a huge menu which means each dish is freshly prepared.

En general, un hotel muy bien decorado y bastante pub. Fuimos para el brunch y el servicio era muy profesional y amable.

Went here to watch the world cup, place is nice and very cozy. Had burger for lunch,

A lovely bar to have in the neighbourhood, delicious drinks and very smiley, friendly staff. The atmosphere is ripe for a great night. The food is hit and miss.

On arrival we were greeted with smiles and all admired the face lift the place has had since our last visit a couple of years ago. Bright and airy in the conservatory at the back. The service was very friendly but totally disorganized. We waited ages for drinks, 3 of which had to go back as the coke was flat... Then a further 20 minutes for the drinks to be replaced. Once food arrived the requested condiments came one at a time taking 15 minutes to have all arrived. The place wasn't heaving with customers, maybe there just wasn't enough staff? The Spanish omelet was dried out and pretty tasteless but everyone else thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Both roasts went down a treat but be warned...the beef was extremely rare.

Lo único que puedo suponer que ha sido un cambio de dirección bastante recientemente. Aunque ha tenido una actualización y bienvenido asientos extra en la parte trasera, anteriormente reservados sólo para comer, su encanto parece que ha desaparecido un poco. Las dos veces que he estado, el servicio ha sido exageradamente lento (aunque no particularmente ocupado) con un conocimiento limitado del personal en los menús. La carta de vinos es sin duda no es lo que era, con opciones mediocre (trae tres coros! ). Los cócteles también no son tan impresionantes y muy extraña, no la lista de qué alcohol tienen en ellas, conduce a una decepcionante selección café espresso de mí.

I have visited the Powder Keg a few times whether to meet friends or have an evening meeting. It is a great place in a convenient location to anybody near Clapham Junction. The cocktails are great, I have not yet eaten here.

Had brunch here recently, very average restaurant with a very pricey menu.

It looks far better inside than the reality. Quasi upmarket pub and restaurant. Cocktails and beer selection are good, slightly pricey but nothing outrageous. Service was good and food was ok. Again would come back but not too often

We will definitely not come back to dine in, it was proper rip off because they try to be fine dining by prices, but the taste is nowhere.

Love this place! Every time I’m in London I make sure I go to Powder Keg. It’s such a magical place. The food is fantastic and staff is welcoming and friendly. Nothing is a problem there. They accommodate families with kids very well unlike other places where it’s a nuisance if you bring a pram. Will definitely come back!

Me and my partner visited here after hearing good reviews! Good prices and worth a visit! It was a lovely atmosphere! Would defo recommend!

We received a warm welcome from the staff. The prices were reasonable. I can recommend it sincerely!

Used to love it here, sadly won't be back in a hurry. Went for dinner last night, intreagued to see what was on offer as the website wasn't showing the new menu & it's now a series of small plates of varying sizes & prices with no explanation of whether they're starter or main & how to put them together. Our waitress was perfectly nice but not forthcoming with details. The food was nice enough & interesting flavours but the portion sizes were odd. I had one dish which was bavette, described by the waitress as "old cow", so I presumed it would be slow cooked - it was tough & chewy & pan fried! Such a shame.

Went for a Sunday lunch, lovely buzzy atmosphere inside and the food was delicious however the service was disappointing taking almost an hour before we received our drinks

Loved this place before. So twinkly and magical. It's far more "normal" looking now. Been excited to try the new...

Excited to try the new menu. Food was delicious but can far too quickly. Had 7 small plates and a...

We arrived at about 6.30. A group of 12. We were celebrating a 40th birthday. All started well but then a member of staff told us we needed to be quiet because we were disturbing other people! Funny this was after they’d been taking our money for over 2 hours! And at £8.50 for a gin and tonic and £6 for a pint it was a substantial amount spent! Sadly people sat by us weren’t bothered by us because I asked them!

Powder Keg has dropped the Diplomacy from its title and has also paired down its menu. Gone are the partridge and grouse dinners and even eggs and corn beef hash lunches. Instead these have been replaced by Spanish charcuterie and croquettes, burrata and focaccia, octopus and beans. The rather quaint interior with fusty knick knacks remain including the heavy ancient telephone receiver lying next to our table which only needed a lobster on top to resemble a Dali painting. We began our lunch with flatbread divided into quarters with an onion marmalade on top. Chorizo cane in thick rectangular chunks. Croquettes were huge rice balls mixed with squid ink and mayonnaise. The piece de resistance, however, was a Tomahawk pork steak essentially a huge chip with charred rind served with a Marie rose coloured sauce. My daughter had a mini burger with chips. I enjoyed a bottled Bristol saison stout. We avoided the two desserts for espressos.

Hemos estado visitando el Powder Keg durante años y siempre ha sido un favorito pero después de la última cena noches, que no volveremos. El lugar parece haber cambiado de propiedad/gestión y así también la oferta de alimentos y bebidas. La lista de cócteles es básico y no particularmente emocionante y hay una lista de vinos limitada con sólo la mayoría disponibles en botella. La comida es de estilo italiano con tapas platos ahora pequeño que compartir.

El lugar ha tenido una renovación y parece estar bien, pero no es el lugar para tomar una copa. £6. 00 por una pinta de cerveza está empujando a los clientes demasiado lejos. Incluso tuvo el atrevimiento de añadir un 10% de cargo por servicio a nuestra ronda de bebidas. Lástima que, ya que es un lugar muy agradable y el personal es servicial.

Fuimos brunch fir hoy. Esposa inglés tuve los champiñones y huevos.

The bar area here is always very noisy, so it was good to be seated in the restaurant. We ordered beef brisket and pan roasted hake. Both were fine, although they arrived suspiciously quickly, and the portions weren't generous: The beef came with white bean mash and the hake with Cornish mids (new potatoes), but felt it necessary to order an additional side of triple cooked chips (the chips were very good, the best thing we ate).For £74 including 3 drinks we felt a bit short changed, and although they did nothing wrong as such, and the service was fine, this isn't somewhere I'm likely to return to.

A carefully crafted environment with very tasty food and fabulous cocktails. Lovely attentive service. The food is good but the cocktails are the real selling point.

I have been to this venue previously and wasn't impressed, but returned today. And what a difference, friendly attentive staff. The food was excellent and a whole different ambience welcoming and had a nice vibe. Will definitely return keep up the good work.

Booked a table for Thursday 8th June. It looked quite a decent place on the website for a business meeting over dinner.Don't be fooled. The place was packed and extremely noisy, the two of us had to shout at each other to make ourselves heard. To be honest, I was extremely disappointed with the place, the food was ok and the wine good (but expensive). We didn't even stop to finish the bottle as the noise level inside was making my head hurt. I feel that it is rather misrepresented by the website, cosy candlelit venue for a meal and good conversation it most certainly is not.

Typically I don't look for extremely fancy places, just really good food and drink with a staff that makes you feel welcome. Well, last night I found my new favorite place in London.The manager immediately made us feel welcome by moving our table of four up front to a booth instead of the room in back, and then the rest of the night made us feel looked after in a warm, funny way.The place looks out over the street and was just the right level of busy -- not too loud but still full of energy. The manager recommended some great local beers and we ended up all loving the pale ale he suggested.Finally, holy CRAP was the food good. One mate got the cod, which she really liked, and another got the brisket, which he adored, but I got the gnocchi and oh god, it was amazing. Like no gnocchi I've ever had, it was mixed with mushrooms and other odds and ends and simply tasted incredible.In short, great place, can't wait to go back.

This is the second time I've visited in a couple of months for dinner with friends. I was hesitant to return as the first time was in my opinion average food with overinflated prices. Unfortunately tonight continued to disappoint. The service is great and I can't fault, my issue is with the food. The brisket was dry and inedible, and at £17.50 would expect far better quality. The wine was ok but the choice was incredibly limited. The overall bill for 2 courses and a few drinks came in at £80 per head. I will happily pay for good food, but this was verging on Michelin starred costs at fairly average standards. Perhaps I've been out of London too long, but I feel totally ripped off.

My parents were visiting my new apartment and didn't know where to take them for lunch. Randomly wandered past here and saw the set Sunday lunch menu 2 courses for £24, immediately went in and made s reservation for a couple of hours later. When we arrived we had the choice of sitting in the quirky bar area at the front or the vintage-esque conservatoire at the back. Being a sunny day we opted for the brighter space of the conservatory. We ate lunch quite early, about 12.30, so there were only a couple of other tables finishing brunch ( also looked amazing - will definitely be going back for brunch soon). The food was amazing, the roast meat perfectly tender, the set menu is great value, we all opted for desert too. Would definitely recommend this place for any type of occasion, I'll definitely be going back.

Had a great meal here, gnocchi was amazing as was the asparagus. Wine was good too. It was my birthday and a really lovely touch, the staff brought out a mini cake and candle, what a surprise! The staff were excellent, very attentive, and the service was good.

great drinks friendly staff equates to a nice atmosphere they also often have live music which is a bonus

Venue, service, food and experience were really outstanding.The venue has some outdoor seating, seating near window inside, booths across from bar, seating at the back of bar and table service under atrium in the rear. Something for everyone's preferred seating needs. The design is stylish/quirky. Relaxed music (at the perfect volume) and good lighting create a perfect ambience.The service is friendly, flexible and professional. Nothing is too much trouble and everything is possible. The waitstaff are attentive, informative, friendly and consummate professionals. Our main meal and desserts were creative and delicious. Well done to management and staff. What an exceptional, positive experience.

We pop in here for drinks occasionally - it is really lovely inside and the staff are so attentive and friendly!

Arrived on a busy bank holiday Sunday evening. Table at the back was super - not too loud and lovely for a couple. Food was delicious. Set menu - two courses for £24. Cocktails were fantastic and wine was great too. Service was just right and when we asked to have something changed with our meal - it was done immediately. Excellent customer service. Will be back!!

Went here with a group of friends for some pre dinner drinks. The staff were friendly, the service was excellent and the variety of drinks was good - lots of cooing over the cocktails - the variety and quality, good wines, beers and pale ales. Would definitely go back and a great venue to meet people.

Buzzy atmosphere, very loud and tables tight but WOW! Best meal in London for AGES! Decor is cool and quirky, staff friendly and efficient, great cocktails and excellent menu. Go! Go! GO!!!

Went for very late drinks on a Saturday night and the staff was kind enough to let us in after closing and have shots as well as a fabulous gin & tonic. Amazing ambiance, great selection of cocktails and fantastic service. Could not recommend it enough!! Thanks for a great end to our evening Ollie, Matt, Barack, and James (Hairy Fairy Chef!)

First time visiting and cannot rate this place highly enough. Service was excellent. Really down to earth waiting staff who liked to have a laugh and had a great manner about them. Food was delicious and a good drinks choice. Enjoyed a couple of cocktails. Decor is lovely and me and my fiancée had a brilliant meal and time here. It has a small menu choice but it is def quality over quantity of choices. Will def visit again.

Delicious ingredients and beautiful place. I would go there more often if it wasn't so far from Highbury, where I live.

Really fun night - service was excellent, food was great, wine was lovely. We spotted the little private dining room and asked if we could go in there... it was a really nice touch that they simply moved us in there without question or charge. Will definitely be back!

We booked this for a birthday dinner for 4 people. Restaurant was not previously known and was researched by my partner on line. STarted off badly as the English champagne which was advertised on line had not been available for some time apparently. We were offered prosecco at a ridiculous price (£32) and later settled on paying £60 for a not particularly good French champagne. The rest of the wine list was similarly expensive. We had two further bottles of white and a bottle of sparkling water and two cocktails.The menu selection itself was quite limited and we were initially disappointed as it was, again, not the same as on the website. However, we did all find something to eat -- and that was when things came together. All of the food was extremely good (with the possible exception of the steak (£8 supplement) which one of our guests left some) and portions were extremely large.The restaurant was in the back and was extremely quiet -- but the front (the bar area) was busy.I'm not sure that we would go back again as we begrudged paying the very high cost for the wine and champagne -- but we must compliment the chef on the food.

We had a fabulous evening, it was busy and buzzing, the food was fabulous and the service friendly. We had open baked lobster ravioli and whole lemon sole. It was absolutely delicious. Firmly recommend!

Went with some friends for an early dinner, the food was ok but not great. Interesting venue, good wine, friendly staff etc..

This place really took us by surprise. Fine dining that doesn't break the bank. Our waiter was really helpful with recommendations and attentive. Service at times was a tiny bit slow but it really can't be faulted. Highly recommend for a cheeky cocktail and good grub.

We had a table on a Saturday night at 7.45pm. The service was quick! On the whole the food was excellent. Lots of nice IPA beers. I had a cocktail (Old Fashioned) and that was great!Only 2 downsides as far as we could see - acoustics are not good. So if you're hard of hearing this is not the place for you. Secondly - I think they've tried to cram too many tables in. My husband was bumped by waiting staff about 5 - 6 times throughout the meal.

We were a group of twelve dining here for a family member's 21st birthday. I did not liaise with staff prior to the meal so am not sure how they handled everything but I felt they really looked after us for our special dinner on the night and this was much appreciated. They were attentive without being intrusive, friendly without being over the top.The food was good although I would have preferred less heavy options. No allergy information was given and although I mentioned I was wheat and dairy free I know there was butter in one of the dishes but as I am still alive while writing this review, obviously this wasn't so much of a problem. (If I stop mid sentence, you'll know I spoke too soon!) They also made a special apple cake (birthday boy's favourite) which apparently was delicious.I wasn't paying the bill but know that this wouldn't have been cheap. As to whether I would return here, well if I lived nearby and wanted a special occasion then I probably would go back but I wouldn't make a trip otherwise. It was a nice, romantic venue and didn't suffer from overly loud background music but perhaps it was a little different being a Monday night. All I would say is that if they are going to cater for a big party they need to buy some larger tables as many of us had to do some extraordinary yoga to get into our seats and those up against the wall banged their heads every time they moved. This definitely needs to be addressed as after a glass or two of wine this could have disastrous consequences!But thanks, PKD, for making our celebration special.

When the PKD opened a few years ago it felt unique, clever and had a great individuality to it. After going back this weekend for the first time in a while, I feel it's really resting on it's reputation with the fact it's so niche and somewhat exploiting that. After the veneers worn off it's still a good place to be, but the problem being it's way over priced. As a case in point I thought when it first opened it's selling point was a great selection of beer, what they had this weekend was bang average and that's when the price becomes a problem. When they rave about their beer selection, and at £6 a pint plus a service charge, you expect a decent bitter dry 'pilsner' for example that tastes like it's been picked straight out a Bavarian cellar. Instead the Lost Rivers Brewery 'pilsner' I had tasted like a macro brew lager with a bunch of hops left soaking in water overnight. The fact it comes from down the road I don't care about and doesn't warrant a stupid price tag. The same goes for charging silly money for other local brews, such as from the Brixton Brewery, so what? The kitch brewery location doesn't make the beer quality and unique.The place still has a great look but is feeling a bit worn, and not looked after in places. The barman and their clothing in the PKD theme has definitively slid a bit and look scruffier, and again that's fine but not when you are pricing yourself a cut above elsewhere and selling yourself on a branded theme. Behind the first impressions it's not quite as sharp as it used to be, I now know I can't go here for a great pint and what feels like a timewarp.The food was good, but when you look at the bill and you could have gone to a Koffman's in Knightsbridge for the same price you know somethings amiss, overall I know I won't be going back just for the look and feel of the PKD.

This has to be my favourite bar! Its interior is beautiful yet quirky and its drinks are delicious, unique and clearly made with care, attention and love. My personal favourite has to be the Bloody Mary (best in London). To top it off, the staff are lovely, friendly and attentive. Thank you Powder Keg Diplomacy!

Went to meet a few friends for drinks. The staff were truly fantastic. Helping us find tables and ensuring we were well looked after without being forceful and incredibly friendly. Brilliant night thank you!! (Honestly - truly fantastic service)

I went to Powder Keg Diplomacy and was blown away by the food. the ox cheek was incredible, brilliantly cooked and succulent and the peanut butter parfait was sumptuous. Best restaurant in Clapham by a mile!

Have been here in a couple dates. Gets busy so good to get there early and get a table. Nice cocktails. Have never eaten so can't comment.

From where shall i start? A romantic atmosphere, helpful staff, vintage decoration. You feel like home.. We search for a good place in area for drink. We came here and order a cocktail beer. We asked for the menu and we decided that we are going to make reservation They treat us really good. When we came back doe dinner they put us on a table in a beautiful corner with the stunning decoration. And then the food begin. Oh my God what starters, tasteful scallops and king prawns, simple and nice chicken fillet and great mushroom risotto. And last the dessert mmmm what to say about? Just visit this place. Really worth it :)

Nice busy atmosphere. Good layout with booth type tables and plenty of seating. Wine even more overpriced than you'd expect in a Clapham bar. Generally has the feeling of thinking it's a bit better than it is but that's pretty standard for Clapham. Might go back if I was in the area but wouldn't go out of my way.

Been there twice and definitely coming back soon. Very nice atmosphere , good wines, delicious cocktails and most important brilliant service. Manager Matt made sure all of guest was looked after. Thank you for good night and hope to see you and your team soon.

We ate at Powderkeg Diplomacy for a special Sunday lunch this week and it was fantastic. Opened early especially for us (we were early for the booking), very attentive service from the start and a delicious well-portioned roast lamb and beef too. The drinks were a little expensive I thought but this was a minor point - we'll definitely be back. A lot

I love powder keg! Their lost fashions are fantastic! I've been on dates as well as going with friends for dinner. It's a tad painful on the wallet and head the next day but well worth it. Fantastic atmosphere!

I have visited a couple of times now and the establishment is now pretty much my favourite restaurant - service is excellent, food is amazing, drink selection and service is impeccable and the overall atmosphere is great. Highly recommended.

Went to powder keg for drinks in the evening with a good friend the last Saturday in october. We didn't book a table or anything but when we arrived we were immediately welcomed and shown to a table. The drinks menu is extensive. The waiters were really nice and friendly. Didn't mind at all when we asked to be moved to a sofa when one became available. Buzzing atmosphere although it wasn't overly busy. Thought we would try it after reading good reviews online and we were pleased with our choice. Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat but the drinks and service was spot on. Thank you for looking after us.

This used to be one of my favourite places to eat when I worked in Clapham and thus I wanted to visit this week. The online booking system wasn't working for days (probably still isn't) and I had no response to my email or voicemail requesting a reservation. I tried to call numerous times but just received voicemail. Perhaps they have closed temporarily but there is nothing online??

I'd booked a table here for my parents 45th wedding anniversary weekend and my mother's birthday - they called me quite late in the evening on the Thursday to say that they were spring cleaning their oven (in November) and wont be serving any food on Saturday night. They did try and get us a table at another restaurant and offered us a free cocktail, but I can't actually believe that a busy restaurant would close their kitchen on a Saturday evening (on Bonfire Night too) and only decide to do so two days beforehand. I sensed that they were being slightly economical with the truth and didn't take them up on either offer. It almost ruined a really special weekend - and I don't really like being lied to.

Seriously - have they never thought about planning?We were a little disappointed to find the menu had only 4 main dishes (one of which was nut roast) but we thought fair enough, it's better to do 4 dishes well than have an extensive menu of average dishes. When the waitress informed us that they were out of steak and salmon and our only choice was nut roast or lamb we were somewhat shocked!Obviously we all ordered the lamb and the waitress kindly gave us the bread and butter on the house (seriously) due to our disappointment. Out of the 4 of us everyone enjoyed their lamb with the exception of me, I found it very fatty but that is why I never willingly order the lamb.Such a shame!!! The cocktails and ambience in this restaurant are great!

We visited this place for the first time and was very impressed with the friendliness of the staff and the excellent service that was given. When our Sunday meal was served it was not as hot as we'd like. However, once we notified the staff they offered to cook it again or if we could wait they would re-heat it in the oven. To be given such a choice was unusual and because we were so hungry we went for the quicker re-heated option. All this was dealt with so efficiently with no questions asked as 'why the meal wasn't hot enough' as you would get in some places.The manager, Ollie, was hands on dealing with each customer with an exceedingly friendly manner. I could have been in a top class West End restaurant such was the quality of the service.During our stay we noticed that someone had spilled a drink at their table and in a flash a staff member was there wiping it up. My wife said it was like watching superman swooping down to stop the spillage........We were so impressed with the food, service and the general ambiance that we booked our Christmas lunch for early December.The Powder Keg is definitely the best place in Battersea we have had Sunday Lunch to date and we have tried quite a few.Well done to Ollie and his brilliant staff. Excellent service.

This is a real find in Clapham, fun and quirky staff, food and drink not your normal, a touch of colonial old school meets steam punk about the place. very knowledgeable behind the bar about their tipples!Loved it!!!

Perfect from beginning to end. Greeted by the obvious "character" of the team and when i asked about my reservation, he gave his colleague an inpromtu pat on the bum and we were smiling ever since.Food - PerfectWine - PerfectCocktails - PerfectCheese - Perfect (classic crackers please)Service - PerfectAll finished with a hand shake off the manger on the way outHard earned money spent well. Cant wait to go again.

Went here impromptu with my partner after having a few drinks somewhere else, we were told the wait would be 45mins for food but we deci to stay for a few drinks. My partner had a few Norwegian ales which he enjoyed and 2 Roger Rabbit cocktails while I waited which were delicious, my partner commented on how good the ale was.Looking on the menu there was nothing that really appealed but as last time I ate here was good we decided to eat here anyway and choose something we wouldn't usually go for. I opted for the pork chop with black pudding and dandelion and apple puree, the pork chop was delicious, the black pudding was good and plentiful and I really enjoyed the puree which balanced out the rest of the dish perfectly. My partner who doesn't usually order fish opted for the trout en crab with a salsa which he said was delicious. For dessert we both had a shortbread with a strawberry cream in a glass which was like a smooth mousse, it was light and refreshing and creamy my partner said it was really nice and delicious, I thought it was ok but not outstanding as I like a more constructed substantial and fanciful dessert. The service staff were very efficient and polite, and had great customer service skills, it was classic style vintage service. It cost us £100 for 3 cocktails 2 pints, 2 main meals and 2 desserts.

We visited PKD as a party of 4. Ambiance and atmosphere is very good, though if you are offended by colonial accouterments you may wish to look elsewhere.Food was excellent - starters were promptly delivered and requests catered for. The chicken parfait was particularly good, as was the game bird (I forget which, maybe partridge). Wine selection good. The homemade lemonade was laced with Vanilla, which is baffling - we had to send it back.Service was a bit of a mixed bag - one superb waiter with a French accent who is clearly a professional, and one rather sulky girl who gave me the distinct impression of wishing she was anywhere else. I can hardly blame her, but still irritating. She did promptly and correctly take orders and deliver food, so the service overall probably 7/10.Value for money...average. The food was very good but not mind blowing, and the bill overall came to £200 for the 4 of us, with 2 bottles of wine and 3 courses. For London its OK.

I went there after reading some excellent reviews. The place is very nice and I love the decor.We decided to share a few starters rather than 2 main courses.The food was quite nice but not excellent , was even a bit bland for 1 or two dishes. Our waiter was nice but inattentive at times despite the fact that the restaurant room was nearly empty.

Love the drinks and crystal proper glassware. Barmen are happy to chat and mix according to your tastes. Haven't eaten.

This is, of course, not a pub but a bistro bar with food; real ale; craft beers;waiter service and a very different and eclectic decor. We just popped in for a pint and they had three beers on draught - we both chose the very excellent Sambrooke's Wandle Bitter (£4.40 a pint served at your table and in a jug). The decor is worth seeing and the service was fine even though we were not eating. A couple of tables outside and as it was a warm afternoon the french-window style doors were wide open and it was all very pleasant.

I've been there twice and I'll probably go back. The decoration is very nice as much as the cocktails. The staff is helpful, friendly and smiley. The food is fresh, tasty and well presented. All ingredients are here to spend a good night and have a lot of fun. The delicious cocktails helped I guessed. I definitely recommend this place!