The Nags Head Country Inn & Restaurant in Chiltern

Landlady made my friend cry on her wedding day. Nice pizza tho.

Expensive for what we had, price of the wine was extortionate, main should have come with seasonal vegetables. There are far better options for the price.

On a whim we booked here for Sunday Lunch. Did not look at any reviews so solely on experience I write this and very glad we went. The sticky Toffee pudding was so delicious, I am still thinking about it. My cousin had the Apple pie which looked delicious too. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Lovely people. Atmosphere was nice too. I am looking forward to doing the hour long trip to come back!

We didn't have food here but stayed for a couple of drinks. Really good, friendly service at the bar and some great tunes from 80's 90's and beyond by the superb DJ/landlady. Not sure I'll be back up that area in the foreseeable future but if I am I'll definitely be going back to the nags head.

Had dinner in the restaurant on a Wednesday evening - good food and excellent service. Three birthday celebrations that evening and the staff made everyone feel happy.

Great pub, fantastic jazz band on Sundays, friendly staff and dogs menu! What else do you need? 😊

Enjoyed a lovely evening meal at the Nag’s Head to celebrate a family birthday. Service was very good and the fillet steaks were medium rare as ordered. The sea bass special was also well prepared and presented. Thanks to the staff who looked after us so well and made it a memorable occasion. We will be back.

Genuinely one of London’s absolute best pubs, totally unlike anywhere else, just the best atmosphere you could want.

We were a group of friends staying for 2 nights. A great experience. The food was really excellent- breakfasts and dinners. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Staff ruined a perfectly happy evening with their terrible attitude and lack of manners. Will not be visiting again. Apparently being paying customers isn't enough to get a please or thank you here.

We love the Nags Head. Ellie, the bar manager, is always so welcoming, polite and looks after us. We frequently return to Lyme and the Nags to say hello.

Came with a group of friends and sat on some unreserved tables - the landlady was very rude to us and told us we couldn’t sit at these unreserved tables and that we should have booked. We left because they were so rude and I regret spending money here. Would not recommend

Rude woman/ landlady. Wouldn’t recommend

Quirky suburban pub in a residential area with a good live funk/jazz band from time to time. Decent variety of craft beers and lagers and a suitable food menu. The loaded chilli fries and the diavolo pizza were nice. Also has a large (semi-)outdoor area at the back (it may or may not be partially covered) which has vibey lighting.

Nicely old fashioned. Good range of beers. Not too expensive

What a lovely surprise on a Sunday evening! Great live music. Barstaff are lovely-thanks Ryan! Lots of seating. Great decor. Room to boogie. Cosy eating alfresco under palm trees. Walthamstow, my childhood home. I'll be back xxx

Great lunch experience with 5 friends on Friday. The Smugglers beer was very good and the food was very tasty. Fairly good price too.

Brilliant beer garden! Serving some nice summer special drinks when we were there

Perfectly nice. Very dog-friendly. Child-free! Big hugs for that.

I came to the Nags Head to have lunch with my father and we were looked after by very considerate, thoughtful and friendly staff. We had a delicious lunch and it’s a lovely pub.

A great neighborhood pub. We had a pizza and were pleasantly surprised by the balanced flavor and ingredients for the price. There was a jazz band playing the Sunday evening we were there and they were excellent. There is large outdoor areas in the front and rear of the pub. Service was quick and friendly.

We are not local but have popped in twice while passing. Very friendly, polite and helpful staff, accommodating our wishes. The atmosphere was great, staff seemed so happy to be working there. Food and drink excellent wish this place was our local!!!

The food was bland (cottage pie and crab linguine), the service was poor (we stood around for 5 mins on arrival with nobody around until a lady working on a laptop stood up and asked us if she could help..) and slow - we had to ask the waiter 3 times for some water. We used to be regular visitors but will hesitate to come again. We even took the service charge off the bill which is unheard of for us. It’s a lovely pub and the menu looks fab but sadly our experience was not matching our hope.

A really disappointing meal. We have been many times over the years & went to celebrate our 45th anniversary. Food was very mediocre for far from mediocre prices. We did give the server feedback when asked. My husband had the cottage pie and was searching for the beef @ £21!. Probably won't be going back.

Very good pizza, friendly landlady and staff. from 'Colour walk'.

The Nags is a really good pub, it is. I won't be going back though as £7.10 is untenable for a pint. I can get a pint in central London for less than that, there's no reason Neck Oil should cost that.

We only had a drink in the beer garden, but we liked the outside space very much,lots of room.

This is a hidden gem in walthamstow.. amazing ambience great music and the best staff xx

Service was good, pizza was alright but nothing special. Thought the loaded fries were a bit small

We Booked the teepee for a Saturday lunch with our family. It was perfect! The food was excellent, Two people had chicken one catch of the day and two had burgers. Every dish was perfectly cooked, and portions were generous. Prices fair Every member of the waiting staff was delightful, efficient and friendly. We only went yesterday but are already talking about returning. 10/10..Highly recommend

4 adults for one course lunch, no alcohol, £96. Burgers (×2) were good,, chips were good, but the only vegetarian option of grilled aubergine was poor quality, minimal food at just a half small aubergine per serving (yes we did query it was the mains option) at £16 was very expensive. Whilst convenient place to meet up with friends, we will be finding somewhere more reasonable nearby.

Great pub, good beer and good food at good prices.

Needed to sort some accommodation out late on and came across what can only be described as a gem! From the moment of checking in, being greeted by Helen (and subsequently Cat and Jess), I couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome! Travelling on my own, working away on my birthday - all three made it an evening to remember. The accommodation is, unique? A 6”1’ guy trying to walk through the 5’9” doorway to the en-suite could be a challenge but what do you honestly expect from a 15th Century building. Other than that, it’s clean and as well appointed as you would expect. I’ve since seen reviews about the food, and people are entitled to their opinions - mine is that it was delicious, and I like me food! Not one for giving reviews or going back to the same place twice - this I would, and will. Thank you again

Great service and lovely staff but average food quality this visit especially given the price. We have been before and it’s been great but this time was someway below par

Very disappointing quality meal, although the chips were very good. staff attentive and polite- high prices for ordinary food. Won’t go again.

Excellent pizza cooked by an amazing chef. Very enjoyable time in the back garden. Don't forget to ask for a pineapple on your pizza. 😂

Great atmosphere and beer garden. Food is very good pub food.

Comfortable friendly pub with good beer and a nice outdoor area (with heaters).

Can’t speak for the food but probably the best pub in E17. Not for families. It’s great service, female/queer inclusive vibe, great outdoor area and classic disco and dance tunes on Friday eve’s.

This pub on a Saturday night is so much fun

Great venue for live music on a Sunday. Service is also good

Nice place to grab a drink, friendly staff and great atmosphere.

I will definitely be staying here again! A beautiful place, wonderfully decorated with charm and a lovely mix of old and modern. Room was lovely and more than comfortable, food was delicious and presented beautiful. The staff were welcoming and so helpful. Can't recommend enough!

Once a great pub reduced to place of eatting

Still pub of choice on a Sunday eve for the magnificent Stowaway jazz sessions

lovely friendly staff, love the shrine to Bowie, George Michael and Prince, it's very cool. Dog friendly, cool pub, love the way it's decorated. Reccommend.

This was a last minute, spur of the moment booking last Saturday at 6.00pm. I have to say Helen our waitress was quite outstanding. It was service with a smile. The main course was delicious. Helen gave us a great recommendation of the coffee/carrot cake special offer. (We had missed the promotional information at the bar.) Everything was spot on and we will be back. Thanks

Regrettably this establishment has significantly slipped in its standards since Redcat took over the management from its previously family-owned business. I have stayed regularly - previously very well run and efficient. Now there is no managerial oversight to ensure efficiency and hospitality. Examples: last two occasions that I stayed - staff could not get coffee machine working for breakfast - water or juice only - if machine is not working or waiting for parts, why not have kettle/instant coffee? (suitable apologies from staff; pre-ordered cooked breakfasts not ready at the requested time - evening team did not hand over to morning team (again apologies from staff); archaic payment system for paying for B&B stay (manual input of long card number into laptop - why not use the card machine that's used for paying for drinks/meals?).

I popped in for a quick bite prior to planning a family dinner. With total honesty, there were five cars in the car park including my own. I believe there were a few folk in a wigwam outside..., honestly a wigwam..., arrh bless..., little bit dated nowadays. Ten years ago I guess it was a bit of a trend. I was astonished to find the place absolutely empty and staff sat around, even one sat on the floor..., truly! In typical poor British customer service, not so much as a good evening, how are you but then what can you expect from the younger generation other than a dumb 'dunno'. Instead a question fired from whom I presume a person in authority..., are you staying with us? You tell me! I explained my status to which a reply swiftly followed..., we're full tonight..., honestly, there was not a person in there. Even if the place was full I would never turn away one man for dinner who would probably take no more than thirty mins to check the place out. The choice not to bring the family here has been established. As I was walking out they even had the audacity to say I can stay and have a drink at the bar. Gee thanks but no thanks. Gosh, standards in this country are appalling. What has happened I ask. I don't see much of an alternative than to leave my dear old England to the do-gooders, immigrants and leftwing loonies whilst committing oneself to bluer skies. Sad!

Great pub, great service, great music. Only downside is the bar staff aren't very good at quizzes.

Great local boozer. Good live music

Nice outside space ordered the burger got the hot dawg but was very nice 😋

Hadn't been here for a few months and noticed that it's now part of a chain (maybe it always was?) which for some reason I wasn't sure about... but I needn't have worried. The food was really very good. Haddock and chips obviously not a super exciting choice but was very nicely done, great fresh-tasting fish in light crispy batter. The venison was absolutely perfect, tender and full of flavour served alongside a pommes anna which isn't often delivered as well as this. Spiced apple crumble exactly as you'd expect, and none the worse for that. All in all, much better than you might expect from 'pub' food. Also, the service was superb - really efficient and professional, warm and friendly at the same time. We had interaction with three wait staff and every one was great. They're a very young team but as good as you'll find anywhere. So, I highly recommend.

Great community pub. Good selection of beers. Cocktails too. Yet to try the food but looks good. No children policy quite refreshing (though they can sit outside front of pub before 7:30pm)

This is an amazing cosy pub in Walthamstow. Not as expensive as the other place in the village and a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere. If you are someone with an open mind and enjoy a good banter, then this is the right spot for you.

Wonderful atmosphere, very friendly and cosy. Staff are so helpful and caring. Molly and Adam are very friendly and lovely. Molly is the manager and incredibly caring and hospitable. Highly recommended. They also have a wonderful tipee outside. The whole vibe is awesome. Can't praise them enough.

The Nag’s Head could not have been more perfect for our wedding reception. They hosted us and 40 other guests in the Tipee 3 days before Christmas and it was magical. We simply left all our decorations there with a plan for each table and when we walked in as man and wife, it was even more glorious than we had imagined. The team were outstanding. The food was exceptional and was prepared by one of the finest chefs we’ve ever deal with, Jack. His attention to detail, his professionalism and mastery of skill was just outstanding and every single guest at our reception is still talking about how special the food was. It made our day even more perfect than we could have imagined and we cannot recommend this venue any more.

Burgers should always be served with chips.

The menu featured the strong flavours of red meat, beef and venison, and mussels. As vegetarians we did not have high expectations of the veggie option. We were so wrong! The roasted celeriac, pearl barley and hazelnut main was a powerhouse of earthy, delicious flavours. We had a glass of shiraz and a a glass of sauvignon blanc, which both complemented the main perfectly in their different ways. The apple and plum crumble was freshly cooked and a generous portion. Worth the wait! There are clever details in the food, too, such as the nutty-flavoured cooked butter served with the bread. Staff were all lovely and it's clear that the chefs have skills which can go well beyond grilled steaks and burgers.

Great place to visit with the dog, and as a bonus there's no kids allowed! Nice atmosphere, good selection on tap and the pizza is delicious.

Exceedingly consistent poor service from a ‘pub’ restaurant that did have a good reputation but this has dipped & they don’t care.

I felt compelled to write a review after reading some of the very negative ones below. I obviously can’t speak for anyone else’s experience but we had dinner here last night with some friends. It was the first time I’d been in about 3 years - I used to go very often. It was quiet for a Friday night I thought, and the carpet is truly awful. That’s about where my negative comments end! The staff were absolutely lovely, so friendly and attentive, we even met the chef who was genuinely interested in our experiences. The food was delicious! Definitely a cut above your average pub food - yes it’s pricey - but it really was good. The little ‘nibbles’ were a real joy - the pork belly in hoisin sauce with homemade pickles was honestly the best thing I’d eaten in ages! The fish was exceptional the steak was cooked absolutely perfectly and was brilliant quality. We had delicious wine which was a very reasonable price. The deserts were also yummy. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as a place for a lovely meal. The toilets were also lovely and very clean and with lovely toiletries - just little tokens of care that show someone is thinking about the experience.

Absolutely delicious food - especially the fish and chips, and the buratta salad. Very friendly staff, value for money, and lovely big roaring fire! A must visit

we stay here quite often when we visit friends in the area! i’m sorry to say that we won’t be staying again! The room was very noisy overnight, door banging etc! The girl on breakfast was lovely, very attentive and polite! I ordered the full english! everything was swimming in grease! the black pudding was burst to a crisp, so much as i couldn’t cut it! We were really dissatisfied with the breakfast this time and i’m sorry to say that we won’t be visiting again! For the price we paid it wasn’t worth it!

Literally the heart of Walthamstow. Free jazz night on Sunday. Unreal

Good quality food but the atmosphere and service need to improve to justify the high prices. Not really a pub but also not a restaurant.

Is this the only pub in Walthamstow that ISN’T a crèche? Thank you for keeping this wonderful child free gem. Cat- and dog- friendly 🙏

Really good food. We visited as a family of 4. We all really enjoyed our food. The Sunday roasts were extremely good and the cauliflower side dish was delicious. We’d booked at 1.30pm, think if you do visit booking is advisable. Limited spaces and busy. Service was a bit slow but you could see the servers were working really hard. I think better planing and upping staffing would definitely help especially at the prices, but it did not take away from an amazing Sunday roast.

Good food, chilled place. Staff is extremely friendly and nice. Go-to pub for an afternoon drink.

Nice vibe, no kids, decent vegan food, good drinks

Four of us had Leg of Lamb, which was impossible to cut and inedible . Roast potatoes were not cooked from scratch and also inedible Yorkshire pudding was cold The only meal that was passable was the Halibut Even the apple and plum crumble, at £9.95, was a fruit compote topped with muesli However, our waitress service was very good Thank goodness we had a great social time

It's a quirky place in a good way, though. The pizzas are fantastic and a good size, that's if size matters 🤣🤣

Food was excellent as always so compliments to the chef . However service let it down. We had to keep asking to order drinks and we wanted wine with the main course and i had to go up to someone eventually as we had waited some time for it . The lady I spoke to was a bit rude and said they only had one and she was trying to find it . This is a beautiful pub but think the staff need to come across as less stressed on busy periods and clear the empty glasses from tables more frequently as they didn’t do it until the end of the meal so was a little cluttered .

Went for Roast Dinners awful rock hard very expensive lovley staff will not return ! Also wat we ordered was not send to our table lovley place but food lets it down

The pizza here is fantastic, bar staff friendly and great beer

Hidden gem of a pub , nestled on a quiet road in Walthamstow Village. Calm and quiet atmosphere at the time - customers catching up with friends or quietly reading, enjoying the last of the late summer warmth. Am.sure it would be a welcome.cosy spot of a winter's evening too

Excellent Sunday roast lunch. Beautifully cooked meat and vegetables, good choice of beers and friendly efficient service. Will definitely go again.

We had an excellent meal. The service was perfect, friendly and efficient. The menu had a tasty interesting choices with some different choices from when we had been about three months ago. The vegetarian dish sounded very tasty as well as meat dishes. Higlights were...

Great food & lovely staff! We had a great time at The Nags Head. Definitely coming back!!! Thank you guys for looking after us!

What a delightful pub. I felt I was deep in the countryside. After a tour round Walthamstow ending at this pub I'd move there tomorrow! Great pizzas. Super 70s decorations. A charming beer garden. Lovely regulars. A chilled out cat. What's not to just love!

This pub is not only beautiful but so efficient and the food is to die for! Service was flawless and the staff couldn't do enough for us. couldn't recommend enough and will be back 100%

Birra con gli amici mentre due volpi gironzolavano per strada

After booking at the Cross Keys up the road, being shown to a table and offered menus, we were ignored for 20 minutes so left. Having passed the Nags Head we decided to return there. We were greeted with smiles and good cheer. Our superb...

More of an eating place than a pub, this hostelry doesn't disappoint. Fine dining is certainly a fair description.

Really nice big pub and great beer garden. Well worth a visit . Wine tasting every month upstairs ( booking required). Nice pizza menu

If you're running a restaurant, how do you handle allergies? Do you (a) clearly mark allergens on the menu (not done at the Nag's Head), (b) regretfully note that you cannot cater for allergies (also not done), or (c), give assurance that the dish will...

We all ordered the roast beef (Sunday) lunch. Two medium and two rare. ALL were completely inedible and in fact were “off”. They did reduce the bill but serving food like that was unforgivable! The starters were good but small and obviously we did not...

One of my fave pubs in Walthamstow! Great atmosphere, great drinks with slushies! Lovely garden and no kids allowed!! Feels rare that you can visit a pub without screaming kids these days so it’s appreciated!

Friendly staff and culture. Young and friendly clientele. Not too noisy. As good a pizza as you'll find in any pub!

Great local pub by my sister's place. First time I came here, I'd accidentally walked in on a big cat funeral for the pub cat, which sums the place up quite well really. One of the best things about the Nags is the landlady Flossy. She plays the records on vinyl and doesn't take any nonsense which is very entertaining. She even had a go at a guy trying to pull a stunt outside and steal my brother in laws phone- chased him away. Good selection of booze, I can see why it's a favourite.

This used to be a great place with good food and efficient staff but since the takeover standards seem to have dropped. Like previous reviews staff were non attentive and with “offhand attitude”. The menu was stodge, not like their website sample or previous lunches....

Have been waiting to visit for some time. Despite having several waitresses standing around the service was extremely poor and we had to keep getting up to attract any attention - a total of 4 times. The couple at the table next to us had...

Love the Nag's. It is my favourite pub in the area and I come here regularly. It's great for a quiet or big night, the garden is lovely, the interior cosy. I love the fact that it's cat and dog free. The no children policy is great for a quiet weekend drink in the beer garden. The bar staff and landlady are delightful. While the food is delicious, I would love a slightly more versatile menu. The pizzas and burgers are very good, but too many places in the area are doing the same thing.

Great local pub with excellent pizza. We had four different pizzas and enjoyed them all. Thin crust, high quality ingredients and overall a hit with everyone in the family. Good selection of beers on tap and nice benches out front for those who prefer to eat outside. Enjoyed the two cats and the fox that came by while I was waiting for my pizza.

Honestly what a beautiful stay! From the moment I arrived everything was perfect! Beautiful setting (albeit roadworks) and beautiful establishment! The staff were very welcoming when I arrived and I’m always sceptical when booked through work! The rooms are really well presented, the beds super...

New favourite pub. Even had a live band on a Sunday and great outdoor area! Loved the sour slush!

When we walked into this pub there were just two people sitting at a table by the fireplace who just stared at us, even when I greeted them with a good evening they said nothing and continued to stare. I’ve no idea if they were...

What a fantastic find!! Beautiful hotel with lots of character. Helen was a wonderful host and helped to make our breakfast experience one of the best ever. Would highly recommend giving the Nags head a visit. We will certainly be back.

We’ve been coming here for 20 years for celebrations because the food has been consistently good. However, the last three occasions the service has been between poor to non existent. We arrived for Sunday lunch in the tipi & shown to a table. It was...

The management need to attend a dummies guide to hospitality and role it out to their staff. Having been sat down for 15 mins we had no service and no menus. We were sat in their "tipi" and went inside to get our own menus...