The Bolingbroke in Wandsworth

We had a lovely Sunday lunch. Great food. I'd called in advance to discuss my daughter's allergies. The duty manager was so accommodating on the phone and everything was followed through on the day we came. It was much appreciated and we had a really lovely time.

Went for drinks it was a great spot

Great place to meet up with friends, I went midweek and you needed to book. Happy Hour was on so that was good , I had steak and it was cooked perfectly 😁

I called to book a last-minute table for two at 8.30pm and was told there was a table available in the restaurant area - but that no dogs were allowed. I gave my name and headed down with my son who is 15. We go all over London to restaurants and pubs together all the time, often quite late. But on this occasion - For the first time ever we were turned away because I was told that no children allowed. The manager said it was illegal for under 18s to be in a pub after 8pm. explain that I could understand that if it was just him with friends, but I was there simply for a quiet dinner with my very grown-up teenage son, It was extremely odd. I explained that we went l over the place and that we had never Ever been turned away. Maybe it was a fob off or maybe the manager just gets off on a power trip - ruining the evening for us, I It was annoying, and also quite embarrassing. But why would you mention no dogs but not saying anything about age? A wasted trip. So instead we went to our local pub - and there we were welcomed with open arms,

I’ve been meaning to write this for a while. We discovered the Bolly about a year ago and often pop in on a Sunday for a drink when we walk our dog across the common but we had dinner for the first time this summer and WOW! Great menu and service, we were going to order steak from the a la carte but the waitress pointed out a better deal was available that day on the chalk board which included a really nice bottle of Malbec making it a great mid-week deal. Steaks done perfectly served with piping hot triple cooked chips which are often a disappointment elsewhere. They also had a really good dessert menu. Staff also came and told us that the bar was about to call last orders which was a nice touch as many pubs just close without warning and we were able to order a nightcap before heading home. Also just to add on special days like Father’s/Mother’s Day they always do a lovely offer of free pint for Dad and a glass of fizz for Mum. Such a nice touch! Other locals in the area should take note. Well done to Manager and staff for a really well run operation.

I was sat on a table with my two friends having a few rounds of drinks when a member of staff came around, moved my friend’s phone, placed a reserved sign on the table and walked away with no explanation. A couple of minutes later, another person came by, said that the table is reserved and left. Absolutely rude! We could’ve stayed for more drinks, but won’t be coming back after this.

Rude staff. Average food. It’s a shame - used to be good

Three of us went for dinner and had a lovely evening. The staff are very friendly and I thought our lead Italian waitress was great. The food was delicious and I look forward to returning soon.

Decent pub food, friendly attentive staff

It's better for food than drinks but it's still pretty good.

Great pub serving great food and beer

I have always loved the Bolingbroke and been there many times chose it for my 60th birthday and son’s birthday celebration. Must say a bit underwhelmed today, pie only served with chips, asked for mash told that was only available on Monday! No other option but chips, for a non chip eater a bit disappointing. Air conditioning turned to freezing, on a not very warm (and we arrived wet due to the very wet weather) evening it was a bit much. Asked to move to a free table away for the air conditioning blast but told we could not move, over an hour and a half later when we left, table we requested to move to was still empty. No recognition of birthday and staff a bit uninterested. Won’t rush back which is a bit sad as I have always loved it there normally.

Just finished a roast, & it was easily the best roast I’ve had in the last 10 years without a question. Tried a few of the wife’s chips also delicious! Staff are lovely, all in all I would highly recommend a roast dinner here! Lovely pub! 64

We had the best food there today. We had a good service, very very friendly staff specially the moroccan lady she looked after us When she start taking our orders she checked if we have a food allergy she asked us to Let her know ahead of time if there are things we absolutely cannot have so the Kitchen have time to plan . We can tell she is a focused person although she was serving other customers but she keeps asking us if we need anything else.

Family reunion, large table, including children, but staff were very attentive, food lovely. Staff member even came to make sure we caught the correct bus to the station. Definitely visit again

Very noisy and very busy given that we visited late afternoon midweek. Probably due to us coinciding with 'happy hour'. If you are looking for a quieter time and don't need the discount then the pub and staff are excellent

A really nice place for a meal. Visiting from Australia, we met family and had a wonderful meal. All of the meals were really nice, from the fish and chips through to the rack of ribs (the lamb cutlets were absolutely amazing!). And the service was super friendly, attentive and made the whole visit most enjoyable 🤓

Assolutamente da provare il fish and chips, che ho trovato molto buono. Il ristorante dispone anche di un menù per i bambini, quindi è consigliato anche per le famiglie. Si respira l'aria di un buon pub.

I booked a table Wednesday for 4 at 5,30 pm we arrived at 5,10 pm we service for very nice lady Habiba told us not problem Plus she recomend the good quality of food Amazing my friends was impressed for good service with Habiba

We had lunch here after our town hall wedding ceremony and everything was absolutely perfect- the food and drinks were great and the service was amazing! Highly recommend

We had an absolute gorgeous meal here for my mam’s birthday, the food was delicious and all servers were lovely too. I can highly recommend the pan fried sea bream

We had a wonderful lunch, the very reasonably priced set menu. Th wild mushrooms with black truffle was absolutely delicious and we were all very happy with our main courses, the tender stem broccoli was perfection. Most importantly however was the service. The staff were so kind and helpful and went above and beyond expectations. I arrived with a home made birthday cake and after a hot car journey they kindly chilled it and happily served it to us at the end of our meal complete with plates , napkins, cake knife and cutlery. They even portioned up the remaining cake and put into takeaway cartons and washed up my own cake plate and delivered back to the table. So very very kind. Thank you Bolingbroke team. Gold standard. We will be back.

I so want the food in this pub to be better. But after a few visits lately I'm giving up hope. The menu and the specials sound enticing enough, but it's as if the kitchen staff just don't have an idea of what makes for tasty food. There's a lot of focus on the presentation - you know the thing; pointless printed greaseproof paper between your food and the plate, tiny ramekins for your sides, artisanal sea salt flakes on your chips, pointlessly char-grilled lemon wedges etc. Unfortunately, aside from a rare occasion of hitting upon a well cooked 'special' (the ribs a few months back were good), the food is just bad. Chips are dry and tasteless; burgers cooked to hell with nicely cut but under-ripe slices of tomato. I had the cod & chips last time I visited - costs clearly minimised on the cut of fish served up - two small fillets rather than a single large one, and an unappetising grey tinge. Batter thick, damp and stodgy. It's as if nobody in the kitchen tastes this food, and kitchen managers looking to cut costs wherever they can as long as the plates meet a visual check. Such a shame, because it's otherwise a lovely local pub.

Staff are very mixed - one was lovely, one didn’t seem to want to be there…

Had a lovely roast with my family this evening. Food was great, service was very friendly, professional & quick! Would thoroughly recommend.

I entered on Tuesday at 11-30 am. I was the only customer & I was reading my newspaper when the goon on duty lowered the window blinds obscuring 50% of the daylight. I protested to no avail & I exited leaving my glass still partly filled. I remember when Jess was the day duty manager, a pleasure to visit.

Lovely fish and chips followed by sticky toffee pudding.

Overrated pub with disappointing food and overpriced service and drinks.

Had my birthday meal here. Very lovely atmosphere, staff were great and food good! Recommended.

Excellent food and friendly staff.

Delicious food and great service

The Bollingbroke is a charming gastropub offering a delightful ambiance and an appealing menu. The establishment exudes warmth, making it an perfect place for a casual meal. My recent visit to The Bollingbroke left me with mixed feelings. The pub itself is lovely, with an ambiance that encourages relaxation and conversation. The menu boasts an array of enticing options, providing a promising start to the dining experience. However, my enthusiasm waned as we encountered significant delays in the service. Unfortunately, we waited a staggering 1.5 hours for our mains to arrive, and the staff seemed inattentive throughout the evening. On a positive note, when the food did finally arrive, it was delightful. My Pork, despite arriving cold, showcased the kitchen's potential. It was a shame that the temperature wasn't right, significant enough for me to notice and comment on it. Considering the positives and negatives, I would recommend considering a visit to The Bollingbroke when they have promotions on their food. The experience, though fine, did not warrant the full-price tag. With improvements in service efficiency and attentiveness, The Bollingbroke could transform into a must-visit gastropub, but for now, it falls just short of being a standout dining destination.

Into the atmosphere of this place that I always liked and yet more so in the wintertime in which I write this. Dark and cozy with pools of light and warm glows. A decent enough selection behind the bar, I can't comment on the food I generally come in here for a quick drink as I like just spending time, yet idling over the Specials board I was deciding that I must come back and give them a go. See you soon I suppose.

I called on here on the off,to get out of the cold and enjoy a drink and immediately loved the atmosphere.. The excellent barmaid set the tone by offering a taste of the house red before I invested (which was lovely btw).. Beautiful festive atmosphere; warm, cosy corners, lovely decor...and my top favourite, hooks to hang coats on! We only had hand cut chips; which were gorgeous, but the food being served elsewhere looked very appetising and everyone appeared very happy... We will be back for a proper sit down meal in the not too distant future...

The service was incredibly slow and the waitress was very grumpy, almost like you were an inconvenience being there or asking for drinks. We were there 3 hours and despite chasing, it was 2 before the food came - and then they asked us to hurry up and leave!! Food was nice though and a beautiful atmosphere / pub.

Great beer, food and lovely atmosphere

Cosy pub Not enough seating if you want to pop in for a drink. Lots of tables for dining though

Was walking by with friends when we saw their Birthday Special 3 course meal for £20 was advertised. We were on the hunt for a Sunday Roast so it was rude not to have their Birthday special since it did have Roast Beef as an option. We started with the fish pate, the Roast Beef and all the trimmings and then a chocolate brownie. It was all absolutely delicious and such a steal. We were so stuffed by the end of it! Happy birthday!

A great little gastropub with well prepared, presented food. A slight hiccup on our booking was quickly ironed out and we were seated quickly and professionally. Starters of cauliflower winglets and mackerel pate were a great start to our experience. Beautifully cooked and tasted lovely. Sunday roast of pork, chicken and a third of beef completed the Sunday lunch. A great place to visit for a memorable lunch.

Lovely pub. The food and staff were amazing.

Excellent food and service. The staff went above and beyond

Mouth blistered due to sticky toffee pudding which had a skin on and was not steaming - I was not warned that it was boiling hot. When I complained to the waitress, I was dismissed with a 'you should wait to eat it', no apology and dismissive attitude

Juan & Habiba are amazing! Favourite pub now on Northcote. Couldn’t recommmed higher!

What started on a very promising note because of the very nice atmosphere soon turned into disappointment because of the mediocre food and slow, shoddy service. My hamburger was overcooked despite being told it would be "pinky" when I asked for medium-rare and was informed they couldn't cook as per request. Our calamari starter was stringy and the fish (as part of the fish and chips) didn't have much taste. We had to wait 45 mins before we got our mains delivered despite requesting our order to be all brought out together because we were only having one appetizer. By the time our desert arrived (sticky-toffee pudding, which was good), we'd been there for over 90 mins and couldn't wait to leave. Something just seems off with this place!

What a place!! The service is top notch, Juan and habiba the bartenders are amazing. Thank you so much

Enjoyed an evening with a friend here and we opted for the Celebration Menu, which is £20 for 3 courses. Must say the options were lovely and overall the food was great, only downside was the chips as part of the main I chose. Some still very hard and no flavour at all. Otherwise I would definitely visit again, wonderful little spot. And in all honesty for 3 courses only being 20 quid, you cant go terribly wrong.

Food was nice but staff was very disrespectful, I called a guy over asking for help and he completely ignored me ! I think his name was “one” but he was very rude and made my time very uncomfortable

Great little place. Perfect for Sunday lunch. Friendly staff and very laid back. Dog friendly

We enjoyed the set menu for the 20th anniversary. Such good value for money! The roast beef with all the trimmings was the perfect main course for a late, lazy Sunday lunch.

This was a grown up "gastropub" with a lovely atmosphere.

Just had a the £20 set menu to celebrate 20 years of this pub! All I can say is here's to another 20 years, cracking food, thank you!

Lovely gastro pub with nice food. But service distinctly disappointing, slow ordering, inattentive and very slow food service. Recommended for the atmosphere and food but not for the service or if you have only a couple of hours spare. .

Mediocre at best. Unfriendly staff, waited half an hour to order food because nobody came. Went up to the bar several times to order food instead and were told that someone would come and take our order. Food took ages to come out and was average at best. Homemade bread was as dry as anything. Wouldn't come again. For the rubbish service they charge 12.5% which is honestly a joke given the lack of service you actually receive.

Booked for father's day and after 2 hours my husband and I still only had a starter. The chicken was not cooked so my 6 year old son left too. We asked how long food would be and they said very soon but still nothing. So we ended up leaving without our mains and dessert. Really disappointed and gutted given it was a special occasion.

Cute place just sadly let down by the truly horrific attitude of some members of staff. Won’t be returning.

We had a marvelous Sunday Roast with my family and, a few days later, also a very good lunch. The food is delicious and the staff is very gentile. I absolutely recommend The Bolingbroke !

Delicious food and great value for money. Very attentive staff.

A good basic pub where the beer is well kept.

My favourite place in London for a roast! We had almost given up trying to find a decent roast in London until we visited the Bolingbroke - good options including vegetarian, nicely cooked & generous proportions.

Steak was average, chips were undercooked.

Had a lovely meal with my friend on Saturday afternoon. The staff were lovely, the food was great and the ambience was perfect. Thank you.

We were a party of 11 friends and this pub was perfect. The food was very well priced and tasty, the waitress was lovey and attentive. Not a place for a special treat but great for big groups or a casual lunch

Well-decorated and a cosy interior. We enjoyed the afternoon there but I’m sorry to say the staff were very unfriendly and unhelpful. Maybe we just got unlucky. I’d still recommend this place for a quick drink though, it’s really nice.

Very nice food, efficient and friendly staff. Lively Friday night atmosphere, couldn't hear the other person all the time, best to probably go on a week night. Slightly cold in the dining area in winter.

We had a really lovely birthday celebration at The Bolingbroke today. The sky-lit area at the back made for a delightful venue. The food was delicious and Habiba, Juan and George looked after our party of both adults and children very well. They were friendly, efficient and it was a very smooth experience. We will be back!

Food is lovely but service is so terrible. Had to chase for sides, order wrong and drinks didn’t arrive until after we had finished our mains. Then when we complained they took the drinks away! Such a shame and we’ve never reviewed anywhere, but this was unacceptable. Would be cautious booking here. Manager apologised but meal was ruined.

Would help if they answered the phone. 2 days running no answer. And they don't answer emails

Get there early to get a table. Good beer and reasonable service

Very busy and efficient staff Great service and faultless food Highly recommended 😊

Gastropub? More like a kindergarten! We tried to eat here but were told there's only one chef working so couldn't take any more orders. Probably a blessing in disguise ...

Very good pub food, nice atmosphere and a great place to get lost in a bottle of red. The quieter end of Northcote but in a good way.

Very disappointed that I was made to pay FULL service charge when it clearly says on the menu this is an option, Was very happy to pay a service charge but not to be told I don't have a choice Unfortunately won't be rushing back

Amazing place in Northcote road. We visited on a friday night and it was busy, so if you're planning on having a meal you might want to reserve a table in advance. The food was superb.

Very reasonable cost and a marvelous Spanish red but my wife's beef burger was inedible. The starters, halumi and squid were chewy and greasy. I suspect the microwave had been put to use. However bar and waiting staff were charming so I hope to try it again.

Really buzzy pub. delicious food and a very friendly service.

This venue was chosen by our local-resident son for its good food reputation. We had a great meal (recommend the chicken schnitzel) amid lots of conversation. We would love to return next time we are in London.

Great Sunday roast and good service from the staff. I also particularly like the tea they serve. If I remember correctly they are dog friendly as well.

The chicken roast was delicious, the service was excellent.

Nice place…wouldn’t call it a pub, it’s pretty cool inside. Nice food and drinks, very tasty. It’s been busy at Saturday late afternoon

The service was quite slow but the food was good. I had the full English which was pleasant, the hash browns were lovely. The Sourdough was a bit firm but a nice brunch

Really enjoyed our evening at the Bollingbroke, lovely food, great atmosphere and the service was on point.

Last minute meal here a couple weeks ago. Tremendous and efficient service. Burger was excellent. Stayed for a drink afterwards as well.

Sunday family lunch for 6 of us ( 4 adults, two children). Seated in the back room area which was so relaxing away from the very busy bar area. Fantastic staff who were knowledgeable about the menus and gave great wine recommendations. Service was brisk and our waitress could not have been more helpful. As for the Sunday roast-beautiful slices of roast beef, so tender, accompanied by brilliant roast potatoes, veg and huge Yorkshire Puddings. Desserts came in a wide range and were also delicious. This now our preferred Sunday pub and we say thank you for a great meal.

Food: 4/5 Decent food and good choice of items. We got a selection of small plates to share around the table. Ambience: 3/5 Standard gastro pub. Lots of outdoor seating was a plus in this weather. Family-oriented. Price: 3/5 Prices are alright. We paid around £90 for 4 adults and 2 kids. Service: 1/5 Sadly, the one area where the Bolingbroke failed. We waited nearly 45 mins before someone took our order, and the food also took a long time to arrive. There were only two waitresses serving everyone, and I think there is a definite scope to have more waiting staff to improve quality of service.

Very nice place, friendly relaxing atmosphere.

A very nice and kids friendly pub with a cosy environment and very friendly staff.

Good menu and excellent service.

Great place for a late Sunday lunch

This pub in Wandsworth was recommended to me by a good friend, for which I heartily thank him. You have to know about this gem to get to it and I am pretty sure you will not be disappointed if you do visit. Lovely setting for family gatherings for Sunday lunch, you should book in advance - just to be sure you can find a table. Very pleasant atmosphere and very busy. Pity it was raining - on a sunny day the tables outside must be really nice, especially since the roads around it are pedestrian on Sundays. Had a meze dish to start off while we waited for our friends, with warm pitta bread slices, olives and feta cheese, halloumi and roast synergies and red peppers as well as tzatziki and hummus dips. Yummy. For mains we went for the traditional roast beef and roast pork dishes (with a “Yorkie” , Yorkshire pudding) - crackling included with the pork! We also tried the wild boar sausages and mash. Full to the brim as we were, the charms of the server were not wasted on us and we did try the cheesecake and chocolate pudding, followed by good espressos to keep us awake after such a grand meal. The staff were simply excellent and I will definitely be back next time I’m in London on a Sunday

Loved it here and my wife said the vegan roast was the best she'd ever had. Really chilled atmosphere and just great food.

Best Pub around. Nice food, nice people and great beers

Superb, gorgeous venue with great staff. Chap behind the bar makes the atmosphere! Really friendly

Amazing! The picture of the Wellington doesn't give enough credit to this cosy and well decorated place. Sunday roast is perfectly splendid!

The Boli is a staple established restaurant; food impeccable, ( thank you kitchen dept) bar managers kindest and patient, servers funny and efficient.

Really enjoyed the pub. Nice vibe. Family friendly. Good food. Had the hamburger with blue cheese. Also loved the sticky toffee pudding.

Very friendly, polite, attentive staff. Food was decent. And they have a very simple but fun pudding option for kids where they provide a plain, iced cupcake and a small bowl of hundreds and thousands with which to decorate it themselves. Simple but excellent idea.

Strangely from the moment we entered I wasn't particularly taken with the place, partly due to the strange smell, but my guests disagreed and were quite excited. Unfortunately, once the food arrived they quickly agreed. The Seabass was flavourless, as was the cod, the sausages and mash wasn't as bad, but the sausages weren't great. The Guinness was shocking, I think quite possibly the worst I've had, but they were kind enough to substitute it for me. The atmosphere in the pub section was fine, although we didn't dine in the restaurant it did look much nicer. Also it was a dog friendly pub and the staff kindly brought the pup water as soon as we arrived.

Unfortunately the food is just really rubbish. Not much else to say on the matter

One staff member literally told us he doesn’t care that there isn’t any table for us. Although he was rude I decided to go back again just to try the food and it was disappointing. Bland, cold in the middle, nothing really special I’d definitely not go back again due to the rude staff and food quality.

Great pub with good food and nice party room.