Suchard Freehouse in Southwark

Utterly disappointing. I came here the other day for my birthday dinner as I had seen it had good reviews especially on the pizzas they do which is supposed the be their specialty, with three other friends. Me and my friend shared the bolognaise and pancetta pizza, the bolognaise was £24 but because it was for a special occasion we ordered it anyway. The food arrived suspiciously quick which considering there was no one in the restaurant I was confused by because there was no rush to get food out. When I took a bite into the bolognaise I was completely in shock as it tasted like absolutely nothing, the pasta was stuck together and I wouldn’t even expect that type of sauce from a tin. I understand that pasta isn’t their main focus but if it is on the menu and costs £24 (for a small portion)! I would expect it would at least taste of something? The pizza was somehow burnt and undercooked. I have been to Naples and Italy and had pizzas there and that was not it, I understand there is supposed to be Charing on the crust but this pizza just tasted like charred pizza and nothing else. The middle was so soggy and watery that none of the toppings stayed on. We weren’t offered pepper, salt, oil or Parmesan, my friend had to ask for some pepper. We were also charged around I believe £3 for a bottle of water that we didn’t ask for, which they filled our cups under halfway with! My other friend ordered the parmigiana and had to send it back due to how bad and tasteless it was! I also said on the reservation it was for a birthday and nothing happened and considering how much you pay for the food that you get no pepper or salt with which you then get charged £3 for water with, you do expect some sort of small chocolate or something, especially since it was one of the options to put down on the reservation. Overall the food was clearly cooked in a rush for some reason, seriously lakes in flavour and was ridiculously overpriced for the portions and the quality of the food. I’ve never been so just displeased by a restaurant like this before would not recommend at all.

Asistí a una fiesta corporativa para más de mil personas en Hakwer House y me sorprendió. El lugar es moderno y moderno, lleno de excelentes opciones de comida para todos los gustos. La música fue aún mejor y todo el espacio tiene un ambiente maravilloso. Definitivamente regresaría. Como consejo, me encantaron las hamburguesas vegetarianas y también el bistec y las papas fritas, y uno de mis colegas elogió mucho a las arepas.

Excellent suburban cafe, loved the All Day Breakfast and friendly prompt service.

Didn’t expect it to be for a kid kinda disappointed

Not too impressed! My partner had a Thali, which was ok, and I had main off lunch time special. Portions weren't for the hungry, although flavour good. Expensive for what we had!