The Leytonstone Tavern in Waltham Forest

I’ve never been disappointed with the weekend food: smash patties, roast dinners and fries are all decent. Fried chicken pretty decent too. Local parking? After 4pm Monday to Friday. Should be fine after 18:30 weekends on other roads.

We have spent the last two Sundays here for the Sunday roast and the VG Wellington. My husband and I both have agreed that its the best roast we have had in a long time. Although we both said that their sister pub the Duke is up there too with quality produce. It was very busy which we know can sometimes affect the service but the team didn't fail to deliver. Great service, good vibe and excellent food. Highly recommend a visit or two .

This was a revelation in terms of a pub lunch, starter was amazing but the main a pork roast and the fish burger were simply outstanding. The wine was too drinkable. Service was again outstanding a massive thank you to Tommy for making the experience pleasant and efficient. Will be returning.

Great that they do wedding functions but it would be great if they mentioned that or answered the phone to our numerous calls before we drove an hour to get there.

Very good food: the chicken and pork roast did not disappoint. They do the best smash burgers that I have eaten so far. All the extras such as French fried chips are delicious.

Found hair in my burger also my fries was cold when I asked the server if this could be replaced she was very rude and she had a very bad attitude if I come to a restaurant with the money I’m spending on burgers and fries I would like it to be up to my standards and also the servers shouldn’t be working there if they have a bad attitude towards customers.

The burger did not disappoint! The patty had great flavour, good quality beef also additionally flavoured by the grill. Wasn’t expecting a double patty either. Had the Joe Exotic burger, a delightful mess to eat (not for first dates people). It was rich and sloppy but this wasn’t a bad thing! A portion of fries was good enough to share. Not seen seaweed salt before but the umami it seemed to add really worked. House red was nice bold flavour which went well with a rich burger. Service was wonderful from the meet and greet at the door (so glad we booked ahead to eat) to the cheerful lady who served us. The pub is stylish inside and has a small outside area. My only fault is unisex toilets which I hate, but on a busy Saturday afternoon they were clean tbf. Would recommend and will be back.

We had to wait an hour for Sunday roast to be served. A heads up regarding kitchen waiting times would have been helpful. The slow servicee ruined the overall experience. However once the Sunday roast actually arrived it was to a decent standard.

We went for Sunday roast and had to wait an hour for our food. The beef was overcooked but the vegetables and Yorkshire pudding were good. Unfortunately, our table was by the toilets, which absolutely stank... We've had better experiences here and hope this isn't now the norm.

Visited on a Friday lunchtime, based on seeing several food bloggers review the burgers here. All I can say is it was well worth the time and effort to travel here from Oxford. Obviously, we had to have the Bone Daddy burger and it was simple superb, up there with the very best we’ve had. We also ordered beef brisket tacos, and short rib croquettes and fries, all of it was really good. Also a really good selection of craft ales. I would 100% recommend, and we will 100% be visiting again. Fantastic food, and a cool venue.

Came here due to being recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed. Cocktails and beers were very good and the food was delicious, we shared the little plates as well as the tacos. Service was quick and friendly, would come again if back in the area!

This place is just amazing. Food is a constant 10 and great range of drinks. The burgers that have drawn so much attention are great but the roast is in the top 3 I’ve had in London. Staff are great and super knowledgeable.

We came here for dinner Saturday It was absolutely amazing one of the best burgers I have ever had and the loaded potato tots were also amazing The staff were friendly and welcoming will definitely return!!

I had heard that this pub does one of the best burgers in London so naturally had to try it out. There’s a lot of seating outdoors which is great except at our table there’s a bench seat right across which is too high for the table and then the person sitting across is on a much lower down seat. So not a comfortable seating arrangement and not ideal catching up with a friend towering over them. The burger was unreal though, definitely one of the best in London. Perfectly cooked and seasoned with delicious sauce. Prices about average. The service, barely existent. The portions of chips are huge so we had quite a bit leftover, which sat in front of us for about an hour and a half until we left. Otherwise drinks weren’t brought to us (we had to ask, weren’t offered) and a general bit of attitude when the food was brought to us and we asked for ketchup and then realised we had no cutlery either. I don’t have very high expectations when it comes to service, I’m all about this food but this was not good. I would however say worth coming for the burger, perhaps sit inside you might get better service there.

My daughter recommended this place as she knows I love an English roast dinner. It did not disappoint yesterday, as the food was good portions and very filling. Definitely try out the cauliflower with cheese as a side. As well as the truffle chips snd burger , which my daughter said was delicious 🤤. It was my son’s B’day and so we opted to go after the Tik tok reviews. Tom was our server and very pleasant and extremely hospitable 😊.

Have been here before for a roast (which was great) but this time tried their smashed burgers. They were delicious! My burger wasn’t as pink as my twins (Shane) but still very tasty. I ordered the joe exotic which I did love but I didn’t taste any scotch bonnet chilli jam which is what I was excited about! Would deffo recommend a try!

Food was great though one burger and three fries came out after everyone else was finished. No apology nor compensation. Burgers good enough to order another one for the very hungry and well worth a visit but don’t expect speedy service.

I read some reviews and nearly cancelled. So pleased I didn’t. We had Sunday lunch and it was superb. Service brilliant , drinks lovely. This is a fantastic Sunday lunch venue!!

Birthday meal made special by Patrick! I booked for my bday family dinner and as usual the burgers were delicious. But it was the friendly welcome and excellent service from Patrick (and all the staff) that really made it special!

Firstly there is no parking at all only Sundays so do not go unless you are walking using public transport or it’s a Sunday. Food was lovely but the service was so bad. Burgers came up and if we hadn’t eaten them they would have gone cold the chips arrived 10 minutes later such a shame as it could be really great.

I want so much to like and support this local pub but it just falls short. I’ve visited twice now and the quality is just not there. It wants to sell itself as a foodie “gastropub” - it’s basically table service from when you walk in - and pushes its social media campaigns accordingly. But for what they charge - which is up to £16 for a burger WITHOUT chips - plus a 12.5% service charge compulsory added - you just don’t get the quality of service. The main problem is the food takes ages (over an hour) to arrive and then when it does it all comes out at different times. To the point where half of your meal goes cold. The food itself is mixed - I enjoyed my burger, but my friends thought theirs were average. I’ve also had a roast there which wasn’t great - veg not cooked properly and hard. Go to the Holly Tree instead if you want a decent gastropub in the area, the food and service there is great.

We came on a Monday night for a birthday meal after seeing the Bone Daddy burger on an Instagram foodie page. It wasn’t busy, the staff were very friendly and fairly attentive, we probably waited about 20 minutes for food which was entirely reasonable and everything came out hot. The burgers and fries were delicious, without question, and I’d say definitely worth the journey. They’ve got some really creative and well put together burger options. The dips were also excellent, and the wine was good. I have one issue - I don’t feel it’s worth taking off any points because we really enjoyed ourselves and didn’t mind travelling (50 mins on public transport) because it’s nice to try somewhere different, but I would like to point it out for others… The very popular Instagram page that directed us here does make the Bone Daddy look a fair bit bigger than it actually is. In the video you can clearly see that they have been in the kitchen with the chef to film it being made so it’s obviously a collaboration/promotion which is absolutely fine, especially as they were very tasty, but when you compare the Instagram post to what you actually receive, it does feel a bit misleading. I’d still recommend it, they tasted really good.

The Sunday roasts cannot be faulted! The pork crackling is made in heaven and the lamb is as soft as butter. The veg is plentiful and tasty, dripping in gravy that's utterly divine. That being said, the whole experience was tainted by poor service; there wasn’t a single table free, yet there were hardly any staff working. And judging by recent reviews… this is a common occurrence!

Booked a table then had to cancel because you cannot park in the area at all, everywhere is “permit holders only” you can park nearby using a scratch off coupon BUT it’s a 15 min max no return within 2 hours 🤷‍♂️ so unless your...

Was visiting London and really fancied a burger. Not many options for gluten free were about in Stratford area. I am so glad I stumbled upon this gem as I had the most incredible burger - Joe's exotic - of my entire life and the...

Service very poor, not enough staff, felt that the takeaway service was being given priority. No check in to see if needed anything ie another drink! To be fair the food was good but shine taken off due to the long wait and then it...

Heard so many good things about the food and it certainly didn’t disappoint in that area , Burger was really good and up there with the best I’ve had , tater tots probably the best I’ve had , my wife’s taco as good but cold...

I think it’s really important to say that the food is amazing and the wait staff are trying their best but the last 4 times we’ve been we’ve had to wait between 1.5 and 2 hours for food. We’ve given up coming for a roast...

We booked a table in advance. Upon arrival there was no table available and it took a while before we had a table. There was wedding in a function room, but they failed to tell us that there will be long wait for food. The...

We are normally massive Tavern fans and visit regularly because the food is pretty great. However, this time the service was sadly pretty terrible from a politeness point of view. The food took well over an hour for two burgers and not a single table...

Really poor service! Today I been moved 3 times from one table to the other as they accept more bookings than tables they have. At the end they charged me £8,50 when the bill should be around £40, I explained to them that Im not...

Easily the best roast we have had in a while, and that’s saying a lot! Decent beer selection with local craft in mind. A must visit!

Excellent food and service. Great tacos and burgers. And lots of beers to choose from. Buzzing atmosphere too. Only downside was we had some items accidentally put onto our tab. But this was effortlessly rectified by the staff. Would definitely return.

Went here today for the first time on a recommendation. The place has a hint of the Caribbean about it, in its decor and it’s vibe - very laid back and chilled. The staff are all very polite and friendly and give a great service....

My Son took me here, as he had seen a tik tok review stating the best roast in London. This place did not disappoint.

My takeaway here is the service, that’s not to say there aren’t other great bobs about this place - but it’s crystal clear the peps enjoy their job. My guest and I have sampled the Sunday roast, the weekday burger and the brunch menu (oops!)....

Where do I start the staff are AMAZING HERE I personally want to thank Joel, Lily and Ruby for providing the Best service with such a friendly vibe feels like we have been coming here for years.. now on to the ROAST we went for...

I already knew they did a great roast here, but this time we enjoyed their amazing vegan burgers, loaded fries and 2-4-1 cocktails. The staff were really friendly too, and the place has a nice buzzy but relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

A great addition to the area. I love having a decent local pub with a good selection of drinks and and friendly, welcoming service.

I have never been here before but was really impressed with the friendly welcome and swift service. It's obviously a popular venue for locals and would recommend this as a place to visit for friendly catch ups drinks and nice burgers.

Me and my family came today for a Sunday roast, a big group of 9 of us, to celebrate my birthday. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming! We all ordered roast dinners of different kinds and each one of us thoroughly enjoyed them! Really...

Was very much a fan of Leytonstone Tavern but last nights dinner can only be described as a comedy of errors. To start, it being Thursday burger deal (as advertised outside the pub) the waiter had no idea and told us it was taco Thursday....

Really fantastic local pub. They do a delicious Sunday roast and in the week insanely good burgers and Mexican (you can order takeaway too). The pub itself is massive, clean, and well decorated, they’ve expanded their outside seating area too. It’s a really great addition...

Our son and daughter in law held their wedding reception at this lovely pub. We had such a good time, food, drinks and surroundings excellent. A big thank you to all the staff who worked so hard to make this long awaited wedding a success....

This is hands down the BEST veggie burger I’ve ever had! The truffle fries were BANGING & super friendly/helpful staff!

Had Sunday lunch booked for a roast . When we got there they said they had run out of food as a result of too many people being allowed to eat without booking . No starters or sides and said two options left for the...

Not been to the pub before. Lovely burgers. Great selection of draught beers. Lovely and attentive staff. Well worth a visit.

Ordered a take away which cost £40 and received completely the wrong order which was missing almost all the food and the wrong drinks. When we called up we expected the restaurant to send missing items. However, they refused and blamed the driver who we...

Nice food. My son liked the burger and mac & cheese. Lovely dining room and friendly staff. Will visit again. Thanks

Have been visiting the tavern for a few years and returned yesterday after the lockdown period. The new chef is amazing! We had one of the burgers and the tater tots that are absolutely delicious. The place is super clean and you can tell that...

Went along to check out the new menu, and it was great. All courses delicious. Loved the short rib, super rich and indulgent. Nice, informal but cosy, atmosphere. Quality beer selection too. Will return, and definitely want to try their roasts.

Was really pleased to book a table with two hours notice. Ordered food and wine and paid up front. Food arrives within 40mins (a long wait). Meat was burnt but I was hungry and thought I’d point it out when the server would come to...

There are many options around for Sunday Roast and all provide something decent enough but you will struggle to beat this place for food music cleanliness drink options and more importantly the friendly accommodating service. That’s us locked in every Sunday! Thank you for such...

A large group of work colleagues and friends descended on the venue for a Christmas do. Great bar service, lovely buffet food and a good venue all round contributed to a great night out! Cheers

Recommended by a friend, my wife and I decided to come here for a few beers and some food after being out in the city. The array of beers is incredible, with something for everyone. Each of the beers we had were superb. The staff...

Visited with my wife and a friend for weekday lunch having called in for drinks a couple of weeks earlier when we really enjoyed the atmosphere. This time we thought we’d give the food a go. My wife enjoyed her beetroot and goats cheese salad...

We were here in the summer and sat outside however on a wet autumnal Friday we found a table inside. My wife and daughter drank the house red which both enjoyed and I navigated the beer directory and found a real ale to my liking....

Good roasts & desserts served by friendly staff in a lively pub atmosphere. Clean toilets. Parking could be a problem.

Have been a few times before and enjoyed the food, wines and surroundings but not been for a while.Today so disappointed in the food. My partner and I shared the wild mushrooms on toast which was delicious. I went for the fish and chips and...

Up and coming little bistro pub, nice food (big portions) good price and lovely staff. Still relatively new in an area where we have a good choice of eateries and pubs and i think, and sincerely hope it will achieve the success it deserves. All...

This was a Sunday lunch for six adults plus a toddler. The interior is clean with an eclectic collection of tables and chairs. The staff were friendly and inviting but service was a bit hit & miss. I will say the beef and the pork...

Avoid avoid and avoid again. Drink prices are jaw droppingly expensive for an average suburban pub. Food average and again very over priced.