The Charles Holden in Merton

Very comfortable and clean local gastro pub with a wide range of diverse beers and ales. On top of that family friendly.

Lovely lunch - Fish and Chips was nice and so was the Cappuccino.

Nice pub. The soup and chips were lovely. Second visit ordered a mushroom and nut loaf but got a ratatouille tart. A bit disappointed it wasn't what was on the menu, especially as my daughter wasn't keen and left her's

Food is rank. Some highlights from our meal - calamari, rubbery, tasteless, greasy and too much batter - chicken burger. Probably the worst chicken i ever had. Gristle, fat, weird texture, I feel ill thinking about it - fish and chips. Average but very greasy - beef Korean salad. Were those burnt bits of off cut beef? Makes pepperami look like fine dining Nothing was cooked from fresh. Even the chips were obviously frozen and dried out Quite a nice pub to have a drink in, but save yourself the money and eat in the chicken shop opposite, you will get higher quality food

Popped in for a bit of food and a pint on a Thursday afternoon. Holly and Emma were incredibly welcoming and helpful so big shout out to them. I highly recommend the Legendary Laine Fish and Chips which was delicious. They seem to be showing the autumn internationals, so will make sure I return. Thanks again for a great experience!

Great food. Absolutely! But there's too much noise in there. Crazy loud band. Can't have a conversation in the pub. Beer garden, which is lovely by the way,closes at 10pm...on the weekend!??!

A great pub if you like your conversation to be utterly inaudible due to staff blasting ‘Bleeding Love’ by 2000s warbler Leona Lewis at maximum volume, even in the garden, at 3pm on a Wednesday. Drinks above average price and you will wait an above average time for them, especially when they turn the bar into potions class at two for one cocktails time. Food not bad though.

£4.10 for under a pint of Diet Coke, plus ice, is a joke. I feel deeply aggrieved. The environment is nice and the staff were decent.

Had my birthday here in the gorgeous beer garden and the staff were great and super accommodating. Thank you so much for the tray of free birthday tequilas!! The Sunday Roast and Quiz are great too, 100% recommend :)

Good food, great service and nice tv for watching sports. Pity about how expensive it is

Horrific service. Ignored while at bar and had other customers serviced who clearly came to the bar after me despite me waiting. This happened on a Wednesday night. Can’t imagine the terrible service you’d get on a Friday or Saturday night. Avoid at all costs. It’s a shame I never got a chance to try the beer as they had a decent selection on offer.

Surprise little find friendly staff great food and great space and atmosphere- Sunday roast one of the best in area for sure

This place is fantastic. The staff are great and very friendly, some of the customers can be a bit over the top. The poster below being one of them. She actually started shouting at me when I told her to stop having a go at the bar staff. I will assure you I am in no way connected to the pub and have been coming here for the last 7 years and can count on one hand how many idiots have been in there at the same time I have. The food is amazing and it’s a great ambience and yes they do have a no children after 7pm, it’s widely advertised in the pub. If you want to take your children somewhere after 7pm take them somewhere else, the adults that do go there after 7pm appreciate that there aren’t children there (and so do the dogs!)

Unfortunately this pub has become the least family friendly pub in Colliers Wood and Tooting. Yesterday we had booked some tables outside for a group of parents and children for the last day of school as a lot of our kids were finishing primary school, to have a meal and a few drinks around 5pm. Having gone to this pub off and on for 10 years and loved it due to the park beside, we had our first very bad experience here and unfortunately will not be back. We were met with a very abrasive manager who from the outset made us feel we were not welcome. Our children were not running around the pub, they sat at the tables or played in the park. It was evident from the moment we walked in that she did not want us to be there. We ordered food for all the children and drinks and were enjoying a parent catch up but every time anyone went to the bar they were met with a stony faced manager who said we needed to leave, in spite of the fact that we waited for our children’s food for quite some time and up to their very early 7pm cut off for kids. I tried to speak to the manager but she was very rude, cold and blunt, absolutely the opposite to any experience we have ever had at this pub. I am not sure how a pub expects working parents who would like to go for a meal to be there and out with their kids at 7pm! It was clear from this and the managers really abrasive attitude that families are not welcome, so good luck to the adult and dog friendly pub but we will not be back after this! We went to the Tooting tavern and had a very welcoming experience with our children. This is so disappointing and the end of an era with a much loved pub but we get it if they don’t want kids there it’s fine but they need some better customer service in the very least!

Not been here for years was really nice bit pricey but we are in London haha

Brilliant roast dinner and they cater brilliantly for gluten free, good value for money food and great beer garden. Drinks are a little spenny for the area but worth it for the roasts. Not sure about the weekday menu for gluten free options but their adapted roast is one of the best in the area!

Good pub, don’t come in after eleven as you’re only inconvenience them

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Charles Holden pub, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere! However, what truly sets the Charles Holden apart is the exceptional service provided by the staff. Carrie, Kate, and Lilly were absolutely amazing. Their attention to detail, genuine friendliness, and eagerness to ensure every customer has a great experience is truly commendable. They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, and their recommendations were spot on. Carrie’s warm welcome and Kate’s impeccable service, combined with Lilly’s delightful enthusiasm, made our visit unforgettable. It’s rare to find such dedicated and passionate staff, and they truly are a credit to the Charles Holden. I highly recommend visiting the Charles Holden if you’re in the area. Whether you’re looking for a place to unwind after a long day or to celebrate a special occasion, this pub is the perfect spot. I will definitely be returning soon!

Beautiful beer garden and friendly service

It's such a shame the food let's this place down £4.10 for a pint of cheap orange juice that had way too much ice in it. My daughter had the kids fish a chips. Mushy peas and tartar sauce is not really very kid friendly and she didn't eat the fish, it was so greasy and it's not cheap.

Thanks for nice footbal! I’ve done reservation for euro 2024 outside area before 2 days, but they showed rugby :) stuff offered us indoor places, but with music instead of football. We will never turn back

Good place to watch sports, lovely beer garden and surprisingly good food! Will come here again.

What pub does not allow people to just use the toilet ? This is the first time for me that I was forced to buy something just to have a quick wee.

What can I say, very nice and pleasant.

Great pub for all occasions, whether you are catching up with a mate, ducking in for a quick pint after work or dining out with family and friends. The courtyard is extra special when the weather is nice

Great pub cacross the road from Colliers Wood tube station. It's clean and has friendly staff. A definite pick if you want to watch sport, especially any rugby games featuring the Sprinboks.

Seem to be a good family pub a lot of children about when i was there... Nice size beer garden as well and a good selection of beer as well not eaten there yet though

Good selection of Drinks. Friendly service.

Couldn't recommend The Holden enough! Great atmosphere and the staff are always so lovely. Very reasonably prices drinks too.

Love the refurb! Staff are super friendly, drinks are great & cocktails are reasonable for London prices! Will definitely be our summer pub with the gorgeous outdoor area

The places looks fantastic! A great time with great staff and atmosphere. My friends all had a great time and we're treated so well be everyone who worked there. Fun and friendly! The new look is beautiful and we will definitely be back!

Excellent vibes and staff, beautifully refurbished! Lovely beer garden - can’t wait to spend the summer here. Thank you!

I like this pub, always good atmosphere and the staff are friendly 🤗

Amazing pub and great team. Really loved the Laine beer!

Haven’t been back after they kicked me out because I’d been there since 5 and it was now 10 , the women said I was only allowed one more drink for me and my girlfriend for no reason.. but I didn’t show I was drunk or give them attitude once.

We came here for lunch on a Bank Holiday weekend, randomly picking it from Google maps as we were in the area. The 5 stars speak for themselves - the staff were attentive, the food was excellent and the atmosphere very cosy and welcoming. The burgers in particular were nicely done with freshly-made coleslaw and cooked just on the right side of medium rare. It did start to get busier later in the day, but I'm sure if you book you won't be disappointed. The place has some good board games, too.

Great if you have a dog, super pet friendly! Lots of TVs to watch the rugby. They always have a deal on food (LOVE a burger!) and great beer options! & lovely staff to top it off 👍🏻

The refubisment is fantastic... The live musician was class....

Meant to visit this place for ages since I've passed it cycling to work couple hundred times few years back. And then the day has come: we had occasion with my buddy to take pictures of just released statue based on 2000AD character. What we didn't think of was the fact it was Mother's Day and everything was busy but we were given small table next to the entrance and Steve has managed to get few great pictures of Alpha. Great looking pub, kinda traditional but with more space and staff would welcome you at the door. Even staff got interested and governor was fan of 2000AD in his younger age. Good - and fast - pour of Guinness, polite service, would visit again, just in less busy times.

super friendly, nice Burgers. We will come back

Our go to pub in Collierswood. The steak and chips are our all-time favourites. 🙂

Great local pub with a good choice of draught beers and an amazing beer garden

Regular at their pub quiz. Good fun on a Sunday evening and expect to have your brain challenged. Each week written by the quiz master so no internet rounds. Always topical Good food, friendly staff and just had a lovely make over

I will not be going back… Me and my boyfriend are regular customers, we used to love going to this pub until last Thursday night, we went for a couple drinks around 5pm and were rudely told by I believe a Polish woman called Anna that we must leave around 9pm. When my boyfriend asked her why she is asking us to leave she was very hesitant about what to answer. We were absolutely not drunk as we only had about 4 drinks each and a meal each. We were sitting in a corner and not disturbing anyone. We were very surprised as there were other customers which also came at 5pm and they were not asked to leave. I am extremely disappointed with this service. I would not recommend anyone to go there and I will definitely not be going back.

The staff is amazing! Especially Jake who was a major help when I spilled my drink everywhere. The prices are good and is right by the station Overall a great time!

Great local pub! The Holden is a great local friendly pub which serves good food. The bar staff and Patrick the manager are always friendly and helpful. The food is very tasty, including their fish & chips and meaty sausage rolls which are made on the premises and have a warm spicy bite from the Nduja sausage meat. The hot chocolate and Christmas mulled wine are good too! The pub has a new name- The Holden (previously The Charles Holden) and has just undergone a refurb, which has given it a warm, welcoming, calm, cosy and rustic feel in sharp contrast to the busy urban life of Colliers Wood outside! We will be back for a drink and more sausage rolls soon! Suggested area for improvement: Excellent beer and wine menu, but we miss not being able to have a Bacardi rum with our coke. Would be great if you could bring it back. Well done on your fabulous refurb. Keep up the good work guys! Best wishes Billy & Trish XX

A charmless refurb, and only one veggie/vegan main.

Couldn't recommend The Holden enough, especially for match days! We went for the rugby and it was a brilliant atmosphere. The staff were incredible and the drinks were delicious. I would highly recommend trying the new cocktail menu too!

Lovely Staff and a fabulous place to watch the Rugby 😊

My friends & I went to watch the 6 nations here & it was such a great experience! Will definitely be back to try the food as it looked so good. We loved the new cocktail menu & the Guinness was one of the best in London (if you know you know). Definitely a new fave pub they've done a great job with the place

Great spot for the rugby! Lovely vibes, lovely staff.

What a shame. The Charles Holden has sold its soul (used to be welcoming long time ago). The new decor has a lot to be desired. Dark and unappealing. It didn't help that the place was ripe with the smell of paint which gave us a sore throat. Over priced. Won't be back

I have celebrated my birthday with friends on a Saturday evening. We had a beautiful long table in the back , where we could chat but still hearing the life music! It was perfect. The staff really helpful and friendly. Amazing atmosphere. Great food ! We also had the next day Sunday roast which I deeply recommend. Thank you , Ben , was really nice ! We will come back !

5 stars for Ben - tanks for very attentive service !

Pubs facelift looks incredible!

Had lunch here today. Great food slow cooked shoulder of lamb pie delicious. Very good and friendly service.

Would have had food but menu unavailable as Christmas party was taking place in side room.. staff friendly.

Really friendly staff, lovely pub

Without being rude to the owners and premises I didn't expect much. Pie and pint deal excellent at £15.50 and could substitute wine for beer. Food was excellent. Don't judge a book by the cover. I would return if visiting London.

Been here many times.... And will do so again. Amazing food, beverages and service.

Friendly staff and a decent pint

Went past this place many a time en route from tube station to Premier inn. I visited on pie and a pint night, which came in at £15.50 excellent value but without sounding rude about the establishment I wasn't expecting much. I was allowed a glass of wine in place of the pint of lager/beer. The food took 25mins to arrive indicating it was freshly cooked and not just microwaved. The Beef and Guiness pie was excellent, a small slice but deeply filled. The meat was tender and had a rich taste, the pastry was really nice. accompanied by mash, greens and gravy, I cleared the plate. Desserts sounded tempting but I declined one. Motto is never judge a book by its cover. Staff were friendly and welcoming and genuinely appreciated me thanking them for the lovely food. I shall return on my next London trip.

The manager is not respectful towards people who do not want to order food in outdoor seating!!

The way he was treated was very bad

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Great experience, one of the best and most delicious Sunday roast I have ever had

Cada viaje a Londres, es una visita obligada, sin duda de los mejores. Comida y servicio espectacular

Went to the Charles Holden to watch the Rugby World Cup final. I had made a mistake with my booking and the staff were incredibly helpful. Thankfully they arranged a table for us and we had the best time. Great service and great atmosphere.

Good place. Slightly expensive pints

we had an excellent schnitzel, I definitely recommend it

Over visiting my Daughter and her Partner so popped in for a few scoops only. Staff were great and chatty. Didn't have food but my Daughter and friends have been a few times and said it's well worth a visit.

Wirklich coole Lokation, super leckere Burger

Much improved Laines' pub with beer worth drinking and a clean yet hospitable bar room. The large outdoor area is ideal in clement weather

Lovely pub. Really yummy burger 😋🍔 and fries

We just had our wedding reception at the Charles holden pub and what a fabulous day it was. We reserved the outside bar and gazebo which was plenty of space for our guests. We had lovely tapas and then mains of fish and chips, beef burger and the mushroom burger which were all delicious and decent size portions. A special shout out to Hannah, Ben and Patrick for helping to organise everything and making sure the day ran smoothly.

We just had our wedding reception at the Charles holden pub and what a fabulous day it was. We reserved the outside bar and gazebo which was plenty of space for our guests. We had lovely tapas and then mains of fish and chips, beef burger and the mushroom burger which were all delicious and decent size portions. A special shout out to Hannah, Ben and Patrick for helping to organise everything and making sure the day ran smoothly.

Expensive drinks. Though upwards of £7 for a drink is what you might expect opposite a tube station

Great place with tasty food, good options of beers and spirits and very nice service. I recommend!!!

Good pint and friendly atmosphere!

Great place wood oven pizzas cold beer plenty of out door seating shame weather was grey but definitely worth a visit and a stones throw away from tune station.

The staff were nice and friendly, the beer garden is a great size for a London pub. Had a great selection of beer with Laine Brew Co beers on draught.

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Lovely little pub with a large spacious outdoor area. Excellent bar staff and food service. Will definitely frequent

I've been coming to this pub for almost 2 years, best fish and chips! Today I was incredibly disappointed when I found out that now this is a Japanese restaurant.

A solid local. Nothing fancy and certainly not terrible. Extra points for being next to a park!

Wouldn't advise to visit this place. Staff is slow and rude.

Always a top tier pub. Best in the area, close to Colliers Wood Tube Station and just across from the main bus stops. Very well staffed, a gorgeous building and a team that go out of the way to please. Very child and dog friendly, big tvs (well placed to cater to all), enormous garden with different areas. The food is superb although there could be more starter/snacky items. Amazing beer selection including local breweries. Alcohol free options. Welcoming for new visitors and regulars alike.

Enjoyed lunch with my son there

Food was great and nice lunch not much choice but food was lovely chicken salad was great, but small for the price of it, but it was very tasty maybe add more tomatoes only had 2 cut in half and salad but I enjoyed it and my kids meal was great too Will come again look forward to seeing new menu when I visit again

Excelente lugar con una gran variedad de cervezas de barril y super recomendable fish & chips

Menu online didn't quite match what was available on the day. Staff were friendly and explained delays. Food was well presented, the right temperature and delicious.

Pubs in Ireland are rated by their welcome and this English pub is right up there among them. Wonderful staff ( we met two - an Irish woman and a English woman) whose attention to detail and helpfulness to two passing travellers was second to none and quite frankly better than you would get in Ireland. Warm and friendly atmosphere that is designed tastefully inside and outside with the customers relaxation to the foremost in their design. Get there - ask for a Pims and watch the effort made to make your drink a special one!! Owner, a friendly gentleman who not only is a good businessman but keenly understands the concept of Fáilte (Welcome!) which he as entrusted to his staff!

A decent pub opposite Colliers Wood Northern line station and very aptly named too. There was a decent selection of beer, although a couple of the Laine offerings were off. The pub was quite big and bar ladies were friendly. The food is supposed to be good so would sample if in the area again.

“To improve is to change, to be perfect is to change often”. Thanks to the wisdom, great company, and good food…

Irish lady (possibly manager) was very rude and aggressive towards me and my family that were dining in. We order two plates of ale battered Fish and chips which was delicious along with a pint of Guinness, Johnny Walker and Old Mout. The male bartender was friendly and accommodating . Such a shame for the poor service from the female bartneder, as the Irish lady was like an aggressive pit-bull that refused to let us eat our meal in peace and focus on us the entire time approaching us on two occasions. She even threatened us by warning she will ask us to leave. We were not rowdy or disturbing anyone on the premises yet she decided to focus on me and my family that were visiting London. I would say that this was borderline racism and it’s such a shame as me and my friends are regulars at this pub, I just won’t be returning again.

Went on Saturday night, It was great live music and great atmosphere. The service really good and friendly staff

Lovely friendly pub Great garden too

I just popped in for a drink after a stressful day at work, and I really want to acknowledge the staff member, Kat. She provided great service, not only for me, but her charisma and enthusiasm were all over the place. It was beautiful to watch hospitality staff who enjoy what they do and I wish it would be more hospitality staff like her around London.

Fantastic pub in Colliers Wood, fantastic food, great selection of beers and a really well-sized garden. We popped in for the Sunday quiz which was really good fun, service was a little on the slow side, but the pub was packed out so I can't really complain too much.

Lovely pub in Merton, good service, friendly staff, seating outside is lovely, right next to the park, was nice to sit & watch the world pass by