The Coal Shed in Southwark

Despite booking for a lunchtime meal we were told they had no Prosecco as there was a party coming in later that evening. As we were eating with friends for a birthday we ordered the next sparkling wine on the menu which was more than double the price. We later had cocktails which contained Prosecco with no issue. I asked if the prawn starter would need peeling and the answer came back as ‘no.’ Wrong! I had a vegetarian main which was average but friends all loved their mains and all the desserts were very enjoyable. It was in a lovely location and had a nice outside space but I wouldn’t rush back.

We were meeting friends (with teenagers) near Tower Hill and wanted somewhere reasonably priced for lunch, which isn't easy in this area. The Coal Shed has a set lunch menu which is available on a Saturday. £20 for 2 courses and £25 for 3. We'd reserved a table online, lovely staff who seated us even though we were early. Place itself is pretty cool, has great toilets which I also appreciate! Kids had the tacos to start and burgers, all got the thumbs up. As did the cheesecake and fig pudding. The staff were kind enough to bring out a cake a sing happy birthday for one of our party - would recommend.

We ate off the pre theatre dinning menu - tiny steak & was a £5 supplement - cheesecake tiny too Definitely not value for money!! Staff were lovely - food not worth it. Feel very disappointed as had high hopes for this restaurant.

Myself and my hubby went to The Coal Shed recently whilst on a trip to London and we were both so impressed! The food was absolutely divine and melt in your mouth good. Our waitress, Charlie was so warm, friendly and accommodating and took great care of us. We had such a lovely time!

Visited for a client lunch. The sea trout starter was very nice, service was attentive and friendly and the pricing was not outrageous ( 3 course meal for 2 with drinks and service for less than £100 seems rare these days in London). Only slight criticism was the burger. It’s described as a double smash patty burger, but to me it seemed like a standard burger and something perhaps you’d find in an average pub. Given the level of burgers you get from your average street food chains these days, you’d expect a restaurant like this to come up with something really decent, but as it was it was just… fine. It was however cooked exactly medium well which was what I asked for, so that was a plus point. The place has a nice atmosphere and nice decor.

What a disappointment we felt very let down by the complete experience. We had booked a night out with work colleague's and partners which doesn't happen often so we had high hopes for a good night. The food was over priced and underwhelming when you pay good money you expect good quality and the food was over cooked and the portions size a joke. We ordered a bottle of wine which was so poor we sent it back, but at £50 a bottle you could have done better with a £6 bottle at the supermarket. The staff did try to make this better but just agreed it was all very poor.

Completely overpriced poor food, felt bad for the staff bringing it out who then had to justify what on earth they had just put in front of us, definitely tried to pass off a salmon fillet as a tuna steak which was so small it was actually really funny. Steaks were dry and unseasoned, and most things cold or luke warm, we recently at another restaurant nearby for a work event and the food and drink for 14 people was not as high as the bill for 6 of us at the coal shed this was after removing the cost of the 'tuna'. Absolute rip off, not the staff's fault.

Estou em viagem fazem uns 20 dias. Essa, sem dúvida, foi a melhor refeição que fizemos na viagem. Atendimento ótimo! Carne deliciosa! Molhos maravilhosos

As a family of six adults who had eaten at this restaurant before, we returned today for Sunday lunch. We all chose to share the roast sirloin beef (between two people at £27:50 pp). Sadly the meat itself wasn’t to the standard we were expecting, so much so that my parents sharing beef main course was completely taken off the bill as my father had complained. The roast potatoes, veggies and gravy were tasty. Desserts were good. The highlight of our meal was the exemplary service by our waitress Charlie - she was fabulous.

Group of 8 for a birthday lunch . Good value set menu ( no veggie options though ) . Good veggie options on a la carte menu . Fab wine choices . Nice private room upstairs . Lovely service .

My. Husband and I went there for dinner before heading back home to Essex I’m so glad we tried it . I’m coeliac which wasn’t a problem as the waitress went through my choice of food, then checking with the chef . Unfortunately my steak was a little underdone but delicious anyway . They noticed I hadn’t eaten it all and asked why . They asked me if they could get me anything else or could they take it off the bill. I said no that wasn’t necessary and that I was full. The food was fabulous, best chips and green beans I’ve tasted and the staff were amazing , so attentive . I found the price of the food fine as it didn’t seem to be any more expensive than other places be it in london or Essex Thank you guys for a perfect end to a perfect day Wouldn’t hesitate to visit again

Good food nice atmosphere but the 37 plus pound service charge was a shock . I would have left a tip but to have it added was a surprise to say the least

Absolutely fantastic hidden gem. We chose the Sharing Roast, from start to finishe no complaints. Manager Daniel was so attentive which was lovely to see and gave us free prosecco as it was my birthday. Would 100% recommend and cannot wait to return.

Very mixed experience. Starters and sides I had were great, service good but we received two steaks which were cold to touch. When we raised the issue we were told steaks cooked medium rare or rare should be expected cold to touch (on the outside). A lot of money for a very average (and cold) steak. There are better steak restaurants available in the area. Suggest avoiding!

Fantastic service, fantastic food and lovely ambience, nothing was too much. Pre theatre menu with extra for steak. I nearly cancelled this booking due to negative comments I saw, so glad I didn't very professional staff and great experience.

Had an absolutely lovely evening here last night before going to see Guys and Dolls. I chose from the pre theatre menu which was absolutely delicious and had the most wonderful steak! Probably not the best place to come if you are a vegetarian or vegan but if you like meat and seafood I would highly recommend. Wasn’t rushed and enjoyed a leisurely meal with great service and ambience. Will definitely return!

Very disappointing experience. We booked this for my daughters graduation meal. Food was overpriced and the portions were small. The food was rushed out to us with virtually no time in between courses. We ordered a bottle of prosecco and it was warm, we did complain about this and were told that it was the only temperature available. On average we paid £80 per head for a 3 course meal and a few glasses of warm prosecco. Would not recommend .Waiting staff very pleasant though.

Superb family meal! 6 of us ate here recently and it was wonderful, if a little pricey. Our group comprised of 4 adults who all had the set three course menu at £30 per person. The children thoroughly enjoyed their dinner too, but I do feel that £6 for a very small portion of chips is a bit steep. Having said that, our waitress was excellent and the location was ideal for us too. We’ll definitely come back!

Unfortunately the worst steak I have attempted to eat. I didn’t think that you could go far wrong with a steak but sadly this was the case. There was a peculiar smell in the restaurant and when our steak arrived, they both smelt and tasted off. I attempted to eat some of it but only managed to stomach 2 pieces before I was gagging due to the smell. Only ate the chips but still ended up with a £115.00 bill- highly disappointed with this and will not be returning.

Fabulous food and service and in a decent so close to Tower Bridge. The champagne list could be better!

The overall evening was a disaster unfortunately… from being freezing cold inside the restaurant, to a starter of belly pork that was so dry it was inedible, a well done fillet instead of rare and then 2 other steaks being given to the wrong guest, cold side dishes and our choice of wine being unavailable. The staff were mostly friendly and the manager did attempt to offer apologies in the way of a glass of Prosecco each, but then spilled one all over the table and 2 of our party. We were so disappointed as had booked this weeks in advance as a treat on our weekend away in London.

Went with 10 friends for the sharing Xmas menu - portions were embarasingly small and left feeling robbed for £80 a head. Very limited options for those with allergies despite advising in advance and waiter was reluctant to offer any information on allergies and seemed to be making it up as he went along and gave conflicting advice throughout the night!

Went for a set pre-theatre dinner with friends, food slow to arrive, but restaurant not over busy, so rather rushed the food to leave in time. The burger was possibly one of the worst in London, tasteless meat in a bun with a smear of cheese, thin slither of gherkin and relish. No salad on the side. This was followed by an equally tasteless chocolate nemesis. Never again.

Much enjoyed the two course pre-theatre dining menu. Steaks and cheeseburgers were excellent as were Pavlovas and cheesecake that followed.

Order the beef short rib for two, trust me, you won't be disappointed. We asked for rosemary and garlic on the fries (they do this on the potatoes) but that was a bit complicated so dont deviate from the menu. We orfered the short rib, triple cooked chips and tenderstem broccoli... Perfect for two. Pair with a good red such as the tuscan sangiovese. Full flavoured and satisfying. The background music in the restaurant is nice and not so overpowering that you can still hear eachother and enjoy conversation. Service is attentive. One to visit. Good location to tower bridge and nearby bars.

Great location, fabulous food although one course was a bit cool. Wine great and service excellent. Recommended.

I visited The Coal Shed for the first time at the start of September as I had heard good things about the sharing roast. The roast lived up to expectations and was delicious. We also had some starters (however this was not needed as the...

The food was excellent bar a cold bernaise sauce. The service however was a major let down. We arrived at 16:40 and were advised food would not start serving until 17:00. That was fine with us. We sat down at our table outside and the...

Very nice pre-theatre dinner. Small men but steak and burgers were delicious. Early friendly and quick service which didn’t feel rushed nor were we worried about having to get to the theatre.

Was served by Kay and Jay, who delivered by far the best service!!! They really made the whole experience special and personalised. I loved the atmosphere, perfect place for a date. Thank you! Can’t wait for next time !

Anybody who is going to the Bridge Theatre to see a show - in our case the excellent Guys and Dolls - looking for a really good pre-theatre meal should look no further than The Coal Shed. Their 2 course meal is really excellent and...

We were going to see "Guys & Dolls" and decided to visit the Coal Shed because it was handy for the Bridge Theatre. My companions had the sea bream which they enjoyed. I had the Woodfire Roasted Cauliflower with Spiced Lentil Rarebit and Endive Salad...

We went for a pre theatre meal. Prompt service and amazing food. Steaks beautifully cooked and the tuna tartare was superb.

A good find. The food was great quality and the service was very attentive. Decor had a modern ambiance and felt in keeping with the food served. I was impressed and would return. It’s not cheap but for what you up get it’s acceptable.

Me and my partner had a beautiful meal at The Coal Shed for dinner in celebration of my 21st birthday. We booked here after loving our meal at the Brighton restaurant and were not disappointed what so ever. We were served by the most attentive...

We visited the Coal Shed to celebrate my partners birthday - and enjoyed a lovely meal (steak cooked to perfection and a gorgeous prawn starter!). We felt the starters were perhaps a little pricey for the portion, but delicious none the less! What completely spoiled...

No booking. Just pitched up. Great Sea Bream, sirloin tough. Mango pavlova great. Wine acidic. £95 for 2. Started at £5 per head, but steak was a £9 supplement

A very nice restaurant near tower bridge, is been a while I eat one of the best brunch ever, the staff truly care about you experience. The food was absolutely AMAZING!!!!!! The food everything we tasted was good! The dessert the quality and tastes was...

Great place for Sunday roast. Well satisfied, good service, good food. Selection of wines are good too. Side dishes for the roast are amazing.

We had a lovely evening at the Coal Shed. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the food was incredible. To start we had the Belly pork - which was incredible and the burratta which was summer on a plate. The steaks were tender, tasty...

There are no words! Such a delightful evening and a scrumptious dinner. We waited a bit for the food to be served on the night we were there as they were hosting a large party upstairs, but with that said, the food was wonderful. I...

I received the generic "how was your meal" email after we ate, to which I took the time to send a lengthy reply, detailing why were were disappointed. I sent the email to two different people and, after over a week, have not received a...

Friendly reception and attentive, helpful service throughout. We started with the Szechuan smoked belly pork and the burrata. The former was a delicious, tender cut, enlivened with a lively slaw, based on white radish slices, the latter accompanied by an interesting green salad, featuring water...

What we ordered: • Snacks: Crayfish Roll • Starters: Grilled Wild Prawns • Main: Whole Grilled Sea Bream (for two) • Sides: Tender Stem Broccoli The main dish was good! Sea Bream was grilled with raisin which gave a sour and sweet taste!

An excellent meal, complimented by first rate service. Recommend very highly (1) The oysters (2) The pork belly (3) The sea bream for 2. The outside seating area was lovely to use on such a warm day and, if you are fortunate, you get a...

Nice setting and friendly staff. But for the price it just isn’t worth it. We paid £100 for 700G chateaubriand which was below average. Very tendony (if that’s even a word) and poorly seasoned. We used up the thimble of sauce you get, I ordered...

We came here on an Instagram review that really spoke highly of the place. What a total let down. I cant fault the food although when you're paying £100 for a steak I'd like to see it cut in front of me ! But as...

Pre Theatre meal,. They know how to charge for wine by the glass. My ribeye steak was perfect. Easy disabled access for my wheelchair

We booked for a pre theatre lunch, on a rainy Coronation day. It was very quiet, and we had excellent service with the set pre-theatre menu. The mango meringue was lovely. The only issue was the ladies toilets - clean but very smelly.

Went pre-theatre. Choice of Pre-Theatre or Full menus. Great service, good food and aware of our time limitations.

We took the pre theatre two course having booked on line. Reservation easy, delightful service, fast and responsive food which was consistent.

This was a genuinely sad meal. If this had been a Harvester there would be no complaint but it’s not so the following is totally fair at this price bracket in the food capital of Europe. My friends had ‘8h beef short rib’. I think...

Can see theres mixed reviews. Came here as a couple, seated quickly however the service was a little slow but that would be as there was not many floor staff but no problem the waiter was doing best he could do with all the tables....

Two of us went for dinner on a Thursday night before a play. We each had the ribeye, and then shared three sides - the carrots, the green beans and the truffle chips. Finished with a chocolate dessert. The steaks were average and slightly over-cooked...

Sunday roast for 7 of us and I have never seen cleaner plates. The service in the shape of Jason was excellent (what a joy to meet, total star). Everyone commented on the amazing flavours. Wow we've never met tastier carrots!! The whole experience was...

We had Sunday lunch. Beef cooked to perfection highly recommended. Attentive staff nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely dine there again.

This is a buzzy place with a rustic atmosphere, delicious food and friendly, efficient service. We will definitely be returning

We went to The Coal Shed for Valentines Day and to be honest, considering that it wasn't busy and that they were only serving the set menu, we were really disappointed. The set menu came with a sparkling cocktail and we were given one option,...

We loved this place. We spotted this lovely restaurant on our trip to Lond and could not resist booking for a shared Sunday Roast. Stunning food (beautiful Serloin of Beef, amazing Yorkshires, perfectly cooked roast potatoes, carrots, cabbage and broccoli cheese) along with some lovely...

So we recently went to The Coal Shed, and here is what we ordered and its rating. Cocktails: Sumpso Coffee: 10/10 - Amazing and a MUST have Smoked Banana Sour: 7/10 - Good but very little banana flavour Starter: Tuna Tataki: 6/10 Very tomato forward,...

The server was terrible. She ignored me all evening not serving the wine till some one in the group pointed out. The wine refills didn’t happen. The food came last. She forgot to serve tea. Seems like I was treated to some special service. So...

I went here to celebrate something with my partner, having already visited the Coal Shed in Brighton. In terms of decor and atmosphere, both are very different. While Brighton is cosy and charming, the London site is spacious and modern. Both have their appeal. My...

Initially the receptionist could not find our reservation, and I had to show the email and the prepayment. Honestly the wine experience was disappointing…the lady initially said that the Malbec was not available, then she brought an almost finished bottle of Malbec to taste, and...

The food was really lovely but somewhat overpriced compared to similar restaurants. The service was very slow (very friendly but slow) from taking our orders to food arriving. When the food arrived it was delicious and clearly high quality, good sized portions too, enough to...

Celebrated a special birthday here recently. As it was a special occasion we shared the Porterhouse steak which was cooked to perfection and delicious. However, this is an expensive restaurant and I was quite shocked when the bill came! Lovely situation overlooking London Bridge.

Really enjoyed our evening here. Nice and informal, great beef and a good wine list was a bonus. It can get loud, we shared the restaurant with several Xmas parties. Our serving felt a bit rushed but I’ll forgive the staff as they were clearly...

I always enjoy dining at the coal shed I had a perfectly cooked fillet steak, as usual, and a fantastic red wine suggested by a member of the lovely staff. Concluded with a couple of cocktails. Recommended!

A fantastic place to catch up with friends. The Sunday Roast was spectacular. The wine selection very good and the choice of cocktails, not just on the menu but prepared at the bar was very extensive. A big shout out to our waiter Mario and...

Went to this restaurant tonight, never do I write reviews but need to on this one, ordered a fillet steak medium to well dine, well is was over cooked even as well done standards, sent it back staff was very attentive and did what they...

This whole experience was fantastic. We discovered the coal shed in London last week and it didn't disappoint. It's a little bit further back from the Thames so it's back from the tourist based restaurants, but honestly it is so worth visiting. The servers were...

Every time we go to The Coal Shed is always a confirm! The staff is so friendly and took care that we had the best experience! We started with a Bloody Mary and a Clear Negroni (excellent!!) and fish starter. I highly recommend tuna and...

Stayed at London for a couple of days and we looked at some restaurants for the dinner We decided to go at The Coal Shed as near the Tower Bridge An excellent restaurant and friendly and helpful staff! We took the opportunity to have a...

I booked at the coal shed to celebrate my girlfriend birthday. We had a great night. The steaks were delicious and the service exceptional. We will be back

Best customer service ever! Came in for a Sunday roast with friends. We received a nice experience since the begging by Federica following by Simone & Luca. Food was very tasty and cocktails super unique! I will definitely come back soon.

Wonderful dining experience adjacent to London’s Tower Bridge. Great atmosphere and service. Munir our server was great great selection of dry aged steaks along with nicely prepared sides. Especially the Beef Fat Chip which were the best chips we had while in England. A beautiful...

Best Steakhouse in London, clean, professional. Amazing food. Lovely Environment. I went with my friends in the begging of September after my trip in Europe! We were walking by the river near the Tower Bridge and we saw this wonderful spot in between the buildings...

Went for an evening meal , service was very poor and we nearly walked out and whilst we were there others did. We had the prawns and it looked like baby food, sharing steak was only enough for one person so we left feeling hungry...

we had a lovely evening, four of us shared the chateaubriand served to the table to share. the beef was superb, served exactly medium rare as requested. we received excellent and attentive service from Munir and Mario who looked after us all evening. the restaurant...

I was taken here as a guest and was quite happy that most of the other customers were outside in the heat alert, so that my host and I could enjoy both peace and the air conditioning. I had one of the best steaks I...

Went on a Tuesday night with a friend and were gladly surprised to see the venue busy in this slot of the year were many Londoners go on holiday usually. As a steak lover, I usually try big cuts of meat and that's the perfect...

Having searched online for a suitable family friendly venue for our final night in London, the Coal Shed came via an online recommendation from square meal. Alas….. Dealt with by 5 different inattentive staff. Children’s menu was very limited and for a steak restaurant had...

We live locally but hadn’t been to CoalShed for maybe 3 years, which was for Sunday lunch. Instead of our usual visit to Hawksmoor we thought we’d give it a go for steak night. Bad call. The 300g ribeye was priced at £34 - versus...

A family birthday celebration - we were seated upstairs which was nice and spacious - waitress (??Tee) was attentive and cheerful -just hit the right note. Good food. We shall come back again

Service was excellent. Shout out to Tee who went above and beyond in helping find options with my wife's dietary restrictions (actually more accomodating than the upstairs manager). The food was excellent if pricey and decor / location was good. Bit shame that they couldn't...

Food was absolutely beautiful. Tried things we hadn't tried before and was perfect. Cocktails are the best I've tasted and the staff were extremely polite and took the time to speak to you.

Went for a return visit to the Coal Shed before an evening at the theatre and had the set menu of £20 each for two courses. There were two of us and we shared both starters and main courses. The set menu only has two...

Absolutely fabulous dining experience, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was perfect and the location ideal, right next door to Tower bridge. Our fist visit to this restaurant and certainly won’t be our last. The staff were outstanding as was the service. Thank you for...

Although it was really busy the manager was able to fit us in without a reservation and the service was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that we had a memorable experience for my friends birthday. A massive thank you to...

My wife and I dined here on Saturday evening to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. There was a nice ambiance, a nice, relaxed feeling. The service was good and all the staff were brilliant, it had a family restaurant feel and we had a lovely...

Mario and all the team were so lovely and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed both visits to The Coal Shed and the quality of the food and imaginative menu were fantastic. Really special 😊

The Cole Shed is one of my favourite restaurants to visit when I go to London. The food is always fantastic, especially the Sunday roast. Servers are happy, polite and efficient. I cannot wait to return once more with my partner

We were unfortunately quite disappointed with this restaurant. We visited for my sons 15th birthday. I mentioned this birthday twice on the reservation, wrongly expecting that the restaurant would use this information to make a bit of fuss / present the desert with the obligatory...

We were so looking forward to our treat here but we’re disappointed, the starters were lovely , but the main courses one they didn’t have the pork on the menu so one in the party had a filet steak which was small and cost £30.00...

Great atmosphere, good service, great drinks and quality meat. Pricey but overall a great place to meet and have a nice dinner.

Fillet steak was small and over cooked for a medium rare order. The scallops for a starter was tiny. Service was good and attentive. but overall expensive for what we had

We were very disappointed with our dinner at The Coal Shed tonight. We chise the pre-theater specials. The burrata starters were just okay, the bread was very good. We chose to order a steak burger and were surprised to learn that a restaurant that serves...

Unfortunately I have to agree with other recent poor reviews. Excellent service which the food didn't match. The ribeye steak was tough and similar to what I'd expect for half the price in a pub. A scallop starter consisted of one scallop for £12. A...

Service was so friendly and slick but sadly all fancy waist coats and no substance. The meat was extortionate for the cheap plate of tough old beef bones, (I buy these for my dogs from Morrisons by the way). All bone, grizzle and fat with...

Went on a Tuesday evening as a birthday treat. It's a nice atmosphere, waiting staff are very good. We had prawns for starters and they were absolutely amazing. Mains we had steak. I was really disappointed with the steak, as fat was not rendered so...

Food and restaurant generally expensive but the food was tasty and staff very good. Whole experience ruined by them charging a pound for charity that I had not agreed to together with an increased service charge. They also do not take cash which I believe...