The Orchard in Lewisham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Visited last night for a friend's birthday dinner. It was pretty busy and unfortunately the kitchen was backed up so we had to wait a long time to order. We were a little concerned but we needn't have been! Nat saved the day, gave us some very tasty bread and padron peppers whilst we waited and gave us such brilliant service, all was forgotten. The food was beautiful, gorgeous cocktails and a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back, especially if Nat is serving us! x

Had a late family lunch at this trendy bar/pub/eatery and wasn't at all disappointed. Delicious food served by friendly people and not rip off prices.

I like this restaurant Good food reasonably priced with attentive and knowledgeable staff I was served quickly and food was tasty

Came here for my dads birthday meal on a random Tuesday. It was very busy and it took ages for the waitress to come and take our food order. The food then took ages to arrive and was very sub par. My main arrived and my burger was way undercooked when I specifically asked for it to be well done. I think the chef had just had enough and couldn’t be bothered to be honest. My chips tasted undercooked too. I sent the burger back and it took ages to come back and when it did it was basically cremated and inedible. The only plus was that our waitress was lovely and very apologetic and they gave my dad a free glass of bubbly and took my burger of the bill.

Came here for lunch with some friends. The resturant is decorated nicely and we had a large table which was helpful with prams and babies. The staff were friendly and the small menu had good options which change regularly , which is usually a good sign that things are fresh.

Popped for a quick drink. The place had a group of young mums with their babies , no problem of course, but they behaved as if they owned the place with little or no regard for other people. While others were changing their babies on top of the restaurant’s table, one put her baby right under our noses and proceeded with changing its nappy while we were sipping our drinks trying not to look. Are toilets meant to be used for something else in that place?? Maybe you need to introduce “etiquette rules for changing your baby in public” or just put a sign out “mother-baby session in progress”, beware of nappy changing near you!! Seriously…

We’ve been for lunch at The Orchard a few times and I keep meaning to leave a review given how excellent our experiences have been. The staff are great, food excellent and choice of drinks is wide. Would thoroughly recommend.

I never write reviews but feel compelled to write this one. We just had an evening meal at The Orchard in brockley and I have to say the food was well below standard. I had the vegan option, the stuffed cabbage which was so tough that I couldn't cut through it and when I did it was impossible to chew, so had to leave all the cabbage behind... the rest of the dish was just about edible but very dull. My daughter ordered the kids pasta and it looked and tasted like baby food you might get in a jar from the supermarket. My husband's fish was well cooked but the potato rosti was bland and unseasoned. This restaurant is not cheap so really you'd expect a much higher standard of cooking. Very very disappointed and definitely wont be going back.

We visited the Orchard with our family who live in Brockley on Saturday 10th July. Meals & service excellent. I need to try & create the calamari with crispy leeks. I doubt I'll succeed. Brilliant. We'll be back. Thankyou Wendy from Warwickshire

The staff were lovely, the atmosphere great - however the food did not match up. My burger was raw in the middle, fully raw. The bun had clearly come straight out the fridge, along with the cabbage and gherkins - they all had that cold, fridge taste. There wasn’t nothing to tie it together. A a lazy attempt. This cost me £16. My guests “pie” was just cheese and over cooked leaks. Again, poor. The prices and the poor food disused me from returning.

We went for lunch and were quite impressed with service, decor and food. The restaurant was very busy, in part due to current government scheme, but service and food was still great, well paced and friendly. I really like the menu size- not too big but a good range of options and good choices for vegan and vegetarian as well. The presentation of the food was beautiful and there were some nice flavour combinations I haven't had before. We've been before for their cocktails and as a cafe for drinks, which I would also recommend, but we were really impressed with our meal. Good choice in Brockley.

Most impressed by the high food quality, decent portion sizes, cheery staff, cosy atmosphere and interesting menu at this spacious, dog-friendly eatery. Maybe not the cheapest choice in Brockley, and, alas, it lacks a nice outdoor dining area, but it still is one of my favourite any-occasion watering holes.

Came here for lunch with my wife. Really sorted for Covid and lovely service. The food was excellent and nice wine and plenty of tap water in the heat. If you live nearby you absolutely have to give it a go.

Would definitely order the bavette steak as a take away again, as nice as it tastes in the restaurant, good temperature and portion size.Cooked perfectly. Well done guys,wish you well through these unusual times 👍

Our party of 12 initially had an unwelcome surprise in that there were two separate tables for 8 and 4 reserved with no stated ability to join them together due to 'health and safety reasons', but sense prevailed when the owner most solicitously sorted things out and our book club had a very enjoyable evening at one long table. Food was excellent and service was great - helpful and friendly and there when you wanted them. The Gamma Ray lager was fab and the Malbec tasty. Nice venue - background music was exactly that - in the background. Based on that visit I'd highly recommend it.

Wow, 4 de nosotros tuvimos una cena increíble en el Orchard el martes como parte de sus celebraciones para conmemorar su décimo cumpleaños.A pesar de un lugar lleno, la comida era muy buena y el servicio muy amable y rápido. Gran ambiente y un famoso actor (que es un habitual) detrás de nosotros, ¡sin mencionar nombres!Tarde perfecta: debemos ir allí con más frecuencia.

El personal es amable y atento, y el ambiente es encantador, aparte del pez de aspecto desesperado que probablemente preferiría estar en el mar. El menú se ve muy bien y las bebidas son maravillosas, sin embargo, si usted es vegetariano o vegano, no me molestaría en probar el menú, ya que los sabores son excelentes, pero no estoy seguro de que el chef entienda que usted puede poner granos, legumbres o cereales. En un plato con verduras. Habiendo tenido el plato de zanahoria y el plato de champiñones, ambos nos dejaron sintiéndonos bastante descortés.

We ordered chicken&rosemary schnitzel and steak burger. Portions seemed small at the first glance, but we got full very quickly and I haven't even finished mine, and not because I didn't enjoy it, not at all. I used to think that if you order a burger, you have to deal with the fact that burger meat tend to be quite chewy. Not in this place. Meat was unexpectedly tender and perfectly cooked. Same goes for schnitzel. Chips were fresh and crispy as well. Chef surely knows his job. Plus, creamy mustard sauce which accompanied the schnitzel was delicious.We dropped by on Saturday without any booking. Restaurant looked full, however the guy found where to seat all 4 of us anyway, and we got served very quickly, which was especially valuable, as we were very hungry and tired after a long trip.

“Good old English comfort food” according to my English friends who brought me there! The food is delicious and my favorite is the beef and ale pie! We went there for Saturday brunch before noon, and it was quite empty and by 1 pm, it was full house, so do go early if you want seats.

Compré una copa de vino tinto tan excelente aquí (su "especial" más caro) que volví una semana después con un amigo y pedí dos copas. No era el mismo vino y el gerente no logró convencerme de que era (no me mostró la botella). Toda la confianza se fue así que no volveré.

Don’t eat here I always want to be able to get a table!!!!! Too good not to share. Chargrilled Steak is incredible so is the calamari with plum sauce. Cod with beans is delightful.

El servicio más excelente de uno de sus anfitriones principales, no reservamos y él logró hacer una mesa para dos en 5 minutos. La calidad del bistec era muy buena y estaba deliciosa, sus almuerzos no son los típicos "avo en masa fermentada", diferentes y deliciosos (no le gustaba mucho el frijol hecho en casa; parecía que se había vaciado directamente de la lata) y las vieiras en! 8. algo fue un poco decepcionante, pero sin embargo, el aspecto del lugar es encantador y muy acogedor. Volveremos e intentaremos más del menú.

Pedimos aguacate en pan tostado para desayunar tarde hoy. Decepcionado por recibir solo una cucharada de aguacate en una pequeña pieza de pan tostado empapado debajo de un montículo de lechuga. El pedido de mi hija de la misma era similar a un tamaño pequeño. Muy mal valor para alrededor de 7 - ish. Mi hijo tenía el inglés completo, que era bastante generoso, pero los huevos estaban bien hechos, y los frijoles rojos que venían con eso eran solo eso. Frijoles directamente de una lata. Sin salsa ni ningún otro esfuerzo involucrado. Comimos porque nos moríamos de hambre y no nos molestamos en esperar más. Mencioné el pequeño problema de las tostadas a nuestra camarera, cuya respuesta fue que los tamaños de las tostadas tienden a variar dependiendo del tamaño del pan, pero ella lo mencionaría al chef. Así que, bien; fue culpa del pan Nos fuimos, 34 más ligeros y no muy felices. No creo que nos apresuremos a regresar pronto.

He estado un par de veces antes, pero esto fue para mi cumpleaños y la cena de asados ​​no fue genial. . . salsa delgada y pudines de Yorkshire plana? Luego, para colmo, todo el brownie estaba muy seco. . . ! El personal era bueno cuando lo señalamos, pero es una pena que la comida no coincida con el estándar habitual.

2nd time here and both times were very good. Excellent choices on the menu with attentive, pleasant staff. Highly recommend!

El Orchard dos veces organizamos nuestra familia extendida en sus locales. El personal es amable, la comida es genial, e incluso cuando sólo necesitamos una bebida y un lugar de refugio rápido del calor de londres, eran muy complacientes. El Padron Peppers era lo más destacado.

Went for a work staff party! Staff were super friendly and accommodating especially when one of our party were unable to eat dairy, really helpful! Cocktails were great and a nice atmosphere!

Fuimos ayer para el almuerzo por la primera vez y realmente lo pasamos bien. La comida es buena (probamos calamares eran agradables y suaves con deliciosa salsa ali oli) y el personal muy agradable y sonriente. No cabe duda de que volveremos a probar su asado los domingos! Bien hecho.

No recomendaría este lugar. Visité hace unas semanas la última vez. Ambiente parecía tensa. Nos sentamos cerca de la cocina y, que asumo era el jefe, completamente arruinó la experiencia, todo lo que pude escuchar era el más pobre, gritos personal de cocina que quedó y tomó (probablemente por miedo). Si ves un hombre enojado 50 años caída sobre dejar su dinero inmediatamente o se pierde. No sé por qué él era tan enojado, la comida estaba bien (pero muy cara) y el servicio y las bebidas eran buenas. Si estás buscando un lugar en el que probar Brockley Gantry sólo tengo una experiencia positiva con (y cócteles son más baratos! O ir más allá de la carretera a Brockley Rock que hacer increíblemente bien de precio y de pescado y patatas fritas, o encantador a new cross por su fantástica selección de pubs.

We sat in the stylish window seat as the sun streamed in and enjoyed a relaxed and tasty brunch. The vegetarian breakfast is good and well cooked, with interesting corn croquettes, home made baked beans, poached eggs and well seasoned kidney beans. The number of regular locals also in for late breakfast shows how good this place is

We usually pop in here for a drink but not often for food. Decided to book for a meal on New Year's Eve and we had a lovely evening. The starters were delicious, wine list is good and had a great côtes du rhône. Best of all however was the bavette steak. It's amazing! Can't wait to go back for another. Really lovely local restaurant with great staff.

Service was so slow it nearly became dinner. The food was mixed - traditional Sunday roast (beef) was good but the fishcake/eggs benedict combo was just bland and under-seasoned. Desserts were pretty average but everything was spoilt by slow service.

I'm not sure what has happened to the Orchard, because this was the 'go to place' in Brockley and it seems to has lost it's buzz and appeal.

I remember my wife and I discovered The Orchard in 2014 and we were amazed by the service and most importantly the food. Although over the past two years the food has been terrible- the menu now has majority fish/vegan dishes, the quality of the food is poor and the cocktails are lacking (the cocktail £8.50).

I live near The Orchard and it is lovely to havea great gastro pub near home which is great for dinner or a drink. The brevette steak is beautiful and my favourite but menu is very varied. The deserts are great especially the ginger pudding in butterscotch sauce. Generally you will need to reserve. Prices reasonable and staff very friendly. Good selection of craft beers. Never been disappointed yet!

Este es nuestro pequeño local, nos encanta el ambiente aquí. Su relajado, la comida siempre es precioso. Hemos venido aquí para la mejor parte de 5 años. Ha habido unos pocos resbalones en servicio o la calidad de la comida, pero parece que siempre fijar en sí. El vegetariano desayuno es mi favorito! También el stick toffees pudding es increíble. Gran variedad de cervezas de artesanías.

Hemos estado muchas veces antes y me pareció que era un muy buen lugar para comer. Fuimos un domingo con amigos el domingo pasado y me sentí un poco decepcionado por el lugar. Tenía la atmósfera de un cruce entre un estudiante común - habitación y guardería. Las clases intelectuales pegados a los portátiles sólo de espacio. Cochecitos por todas partes. En otras palabras, el lugar es para gente joven que parece disfrutar a gritos.

Mi amigo y yo caminamos de Emma Ladywell (20 minutos) al huerto en Brockley. El lugar huele de alimentos caseros y tiene un ambiente cálido y acogedor para todo tipo de amantes; fanaticos con bebés, los sibaritas con perros. . .

Buen ambiente y algo de comida de calidad, un menú sorprendentemente variado y un pequeño lugar local con personal atento. Nunca se quedará sin agua en el Huerto!

Il rapporto qualità prezzo non è particolarmente buono. Sebbene il cibo sia discreto, risulta abbastanza costoso.

Service was good, nice atmosphere. My friend invited us to tea saying the steak was the best in London. That's probably a pretty broad statement but it really was very, very good. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area and want steak. The hand-cut chips were also quite good.

We went for dinner on Saturday night, it was a rainy night, so the cosy interior was welcome. We sat at a rustic table with a view, past the comfy sofa, out of the wide glass shopfront to the street. Decor included bookshelves and a tank of elegant fish (decorative only!).We had cocktails - rave reviews for the raspberry cosmos. They also had a good selection of local beers.All the dishes were tasty with exciting fresh flavours. We can recommend the edamame bean and chilli fritters, bavette steak, and the calamari.We had a lovely evening catching up with friends in a warm, informal atmosphere.

Had breakfast here with the family for Mothers Day. Nice decor, tasty food and accommodating staff. Really enjoyed the homemade baked beans.

I have been here several times and the food is always delicious and adventurous. They have a very good cocktail menu and a lot of craft bears.

All three courses- delicious!!! Stuffed to the extent where I have to undo my the top bottom of my jeans! Nice to see tofu dishes done well in british cuisine!

Went for brunch a few weeks back with family. The options are good and lots of variations. The lay out is nice and would be a good spot to read with a coffee. Only thing I would say is that it was quite expensive given the portion sizes.

Went for meal out with friends/family - great cocktail menu, food very good and service brilliant, particularly flexible/helpful approach to tailoring meals to dairy free. Rhubarb and ginger twinkle has become my favourite cocktail!

Went along for the quiz and had some dinner and a few beers from their excellent beer list. Food suprisingly good, and a really nice atmosphere.

Well.....hmmm.....Make sure you book, Coz this place is polular!!Nice interior with a great selection of cocktails and bevs,And I can Defo recommend the Chorizo Bab, I've never had so much chorizo in my hands beforeWe'll Defo be back!

The duck was excellent. Can't fault the service. Menu is a little limited for evening meal. Will go again

Really nice place, great service. Food was superb. We had steak and the swordfish, both excellent and the flourless chocolate cake was a dream. Only thing was that the lager was a bit flat and warm, otherwise all was great.

The food is good, the ambience and service pleasant, but ludicrously overpriced for what's on offer.

I've had lots of great food here, but the steak is insane. I've had it 2 weekends running and keep telling everyone how good it is! I've had lots of good steak around London and this is possibly my favourite.

I go to the Orchard frequently for drinks still, but the food options are standout.Recently my cousin came to visit and we booked a table for the Friday evening - recommended since it is popular. On the changing menu we chose wood pidgeon and calamari to share. Generous and excellent. 2 rack of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes for mains - at £17 each wete excellent value for the quality. As a celebration meal we had two bottles of Cote du Rhone - very drinkable. Bill came to £115 for 2 including tip.On a few other occasions we've been for breakfast, choosing the full English, which cannot be faulted.The chefs are preparing in an open kitchen near the bar, and you just know whatever you select will be good.

Visited the Orchard with friends. Atmosphere is lovely. I usually drink sweet mocktails but there wasn't much on offer but I explained this to the attendant and she said leave it with me and came back with a lovely sweet mocktail. I had the smoked haddock scotch egg for starters yummy. Lamb for main yummy and OMG Horlicks ice cream I mean AMAZING!!! That's for the lovely service food and a lovely evening. Defiantly go back.

Went for brunch with a friend. Was given table next to coridoor to kitchen- which had a cold breeze and strong smells of cooking food. 25 mins after we ordered I enquired when we'd be getting our food- they admitted that they'd forgotten our order and had to take it again as they couldn't even remember what we wanted.Food was very nice when it came bit service was again pretty slow when we asked for the bill and we didn't get any reduction / compensation to apologise for the poor service we received. I would not recommend this place- food is not good enough to compensate for their other failings!

The Orchard is a wonderfully, reliably good restaurant. The staff is friendly, the beer selection is well considered, the food is really good. It's a great combination.

For an establishment that targets good healthy food and a young family/child friendly environment, I was shocked to find a woman permitted to sit inside puffing away at her smelly electronic cigarette. Children looking on. Forget the food, the experience was spoilt. The waitress serving her took no notice, neither did any of the other staff. Complained at the bar who stated it was their policy not to permit it. Maybe so, but better to have a policy to prevent it.

This is round the corner of our house. The steak is great and you can choose from a range of local beers and nice cocktails. Staff has always been friendly. It is slightly more expensive but the food is really good and slightly different.

I have been coming here on and off since it first opened and the Orchard just gets better all the time. A recent dinner of lamb rack with dauphinois potatoes and cabbage was faultless. The eggs benedict served morning and daytime are always great. Service is friendly and efficient. The menu is both big enough to offer a reasonable choice and small enough to guarantee fresh, high quality ingredients. There are also interesting choices on the drinks menu. Even the bar snacks are yummy so you can just go for drinks and top up on the carbs if you need to. The only downside can be getting a table as it has such a winning formula. How bad?

Tasty food made with care. The staff - friendly and professional. Cozy atmosphere.We came here as a couple for a romantic dinner a few times last month. It has a big aquarium and a comfy lounge area too. The service is fast enough. Usually tables are reserved in advance which only proves the quality of the place. I definitely recommend it to others.

We started with the tomato and basil soup which was very acidic. The bread was seared black which tasted burnt. The chorizo burger was ok but not the best quality chorizo. I had the stew which was tasty but had only a couple of small pieces of meat and was bulked out by tiny tinned mushrooms. We ordered a bottle of house white wine. It turned out to be the cheapest warmest wine we've had for a long time. They should maybe think about decanting it into a carafe if they are going to continue selling such cheap plonk for £19 a bottle. Service was ok but 10% was automatically added to the bill which I hate if I'm having to pay by card because you don't if the waitress will ever see it.

Met up at The Orchard for a family meal at lunchtime. The food was excellent, with a good choice available for children, vegetarians, vegans and gluten free. We had a lovely time. Staff were in attendance, but not intrusive, and we had time to chat and eat without any time pressure. Highly recommended!

Dîner très agréable dans ce quartier plutôt résidentiel. Nous avons passé un moment parfait : l'ambiance est chaleureuse et décontractée, les assiettes sont soignées et originales, et délicieuses ! Très bon rapport qualité prix. Merci :)

Spent many a Sunday afternoon / evening in here. Never got past the pave steak on the menu because it is so good.Last time it was a bit on the giristly side (rare) but I expect this was a one-off; maybe I should go for medium-rare

Really lovely little place 5 mins from Brockley station. Delicious food and drinks, very friendly attentive service and not over priced at all. The cocktail menu and rest of the food all sounded really nice also. Will definitely return when next in the area!

Right. It's like this. I first went to The Orchard a year ago and had the best steak I had ever eaten in my whole life. Completely perfect - char-grilled outside, pink and tender inside - with delicious chips. But I was slightly incredulous - surely the best steak ever couldn't be lurking in a small restaurant in south London? Surely that must be in some ultra-posh joint somewhere in the world? I couldn't quite believe it. So I didn't write a review straightaway (sorry, Orchard people). I went back several months later with my son and he agreed. Best steak we had ever eaten in our lives. So I had to go back a third time just to double check. God knows it's a tough job but someone's got to do it. Yes. Best steak I have ever tasted anywhere. So there it is - simple as that. Try it - you'll see. It's the bavette steak. Nice place, nice people, good beers and wines too. And no, I don't work there or own it!

I've been here a couple of times and the food/atmosphere is always lovely. I like going here as I have a small dog and they let dogs in (as long as they're well behaved). However went here a couple of weeks ago, and I know it was a Friday night so places are bound to be busy however this was a mess. There was two of us and it was 5.30. We sat at a table that had to be given up by 7, that was fine. However the kitchen had just shut so we had to wait until 6pm to order, again that was fine. It got to about 5 to 6 and we asked for menus, to which we were told we couldnt even look at them until 6. 6 o'clock comes, the 3 waiters walked past us about 5 times each and ignored us as we tried to get their attention (I understand its busy but just not making eye contact with customers to avoid them isnt really on). Eventually we got someones attention and asked for menus, we said we'd like to order quick as by this point it was 6.15 and we didnt want to hold the people up who had reserved the table. Menus took over 5 minutes to get to us, then the guy walked off even though we said we pretty much knew what we wanted we just wanted to check the menu hadnt changed. Finally ordered at 6.35, and food was quick, not as good as usual but okay, so we finished eating dead on 7. We asked for the bill, and our plates weren't even taken. We said we would stand by the bar for the bill so they could clear for the other people. Eventually we got the bill at 7.15. But by this point we were stressed as we had the dog with us too and there was a lot of people in the bar area who kept (Accidentally) knocking him or treading on his feet. We finally paid the bill and left quick and it was no where near the enjoyable meal we wanted out. It's a shame as I really loved it here but I am now hesitant to go back as it seems like unless you go on a Monday night there is never enough staff to cover and they have no interest in actually being good servers.

My family were visit from overseas and we had a breakfast here one morning. It had been recommended to us by a friend of the owner. Best breakfast I have had in ages!! Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Coffee was great. Cannot fault it at all. My dad has rated it a top ten breakfast in his 65 years of life ;) He had the eggs Benedict, I had pancakes and my brother had a full English.A must visit when in Brockley. As I am a local, there is no doubt it will become my local! Thank you :)

We had brunch here, 4 adults 2 children and mostly had the full breakfasts. The meat seemed good quality, nice thick bacon and tasty sausage. The homemade baked beans however weren't nice at all. Only the one year old liked them! I'd rather they warn you they are a bit unusual as I'd have preferred not to have them on my plate. We had to order extra toast too which also tasted over burnt.

My friend was local and has been before but this was my first time. It is a lovely place good service, great food, small menu but good choices and great quality. This is also a nice place to just have a drink. There is some outdoor seating on the street but not much. It was good value too.

I go to the Orchard at least once a week to sit on the comfy sofas, use the wifi to do some work, and have a drink (as well as occasional (very fine) dinners). But today I went for breakfast for the first time - and it was *excellent*. The pancakes were every bit as good as I'd hoped, and I also had serious fry-up envy of both the veggie breakfast (halloumi) and the meat variety. My friend also noted, while tucking into an impressive-looking Bloody Mary, that the selection of beers was particularly impressive. Brockley is lucky to have this place - both the food and the staff are lovely.

Even had the cheek to service charge of £9 we didn't notice till we left service was diabolical DONT GO. We have been ripped off big time The food was mediocre DONT GO Unless you want to feel robbed like we do

My favorite place to go on a Sunday for brunch. Food is delicious, customer service is great.. My husband and I love it.. Food presentation is very good, quality and taste is excellent. Also the place is very family friendly atmosphere.. P.S must must ask for Dark chocolate Brownie with strawberry ice cream.. WOW it was amazing!

Came for a late lunch. A good selection of light meals, attractive, well prepared but slightly under-seasoned. Wide drinks selection. Busy but pleasant service

I visited the orchard a few weeks back with my kids and it's the second time I've been. My first visit was with work colleagues. One of whom is intolerant to everything and picky beyond belief. Unbeknown to me she called ahead and enquired as to what was on offer for her. When I heard this words already I was breaking a sweat. Lunch with her can be stressful to say the least and often involves at least one dish being returned. However she told me that the gentlemen who answered the phone was knowledgable about what he could offer and assured her he would find options should she not be pleased with the menu. First hurdle done. To keep it brief. The meal was incredible and they didn't need to do anything special as the menu was full of options and gave her plenty to choose from. Relief. She's also a cocktail queen and the drinks equally met her high standards. Chilli passion fruit martini is better than any I've had in a high end cocktail bar or dining room. It's worth a visit just to try those. The cocktail list was extensive and for somewhere small and local this in itself is a feet. Making fresh cocktails is a huge job and to do it well is admirable. I've been to lots of bars who should be able to match this standard and don't come close. On my second visit I went with my two children who are under 4. We went for supper and again it was amazing food. I live in hackney and shamefully on most occasions believe that we have the best local dining options in London. With all our trendy pop ups and inventive tasting menus. But I'm glad to occasionally be proven wrong. I've eaten all over the world and cooked food by some of the best chefs. And I can safely say hand on heart this place is a local gem by far beating the cooking skills of its hackney counterparts. The beef and Bernaise is delicious. The staff new plenty about their butchers which I always like. And it's flavours were exceptional. The venue is bubbly and family friendly. We loved it and would recommend highly. Go now! I'm packing my bags as we speak and hot footing it to brockley. Fewer hipsters and much better food!

I came for brunch on a very quiet weekday, yet my order was somehow missed. I was left nursing a coffee for 45 minutes, even though I had said that I had come in to eat. When I finally went to find the waitress (who it turns out was the manager) she was sitting on a bar stool, chatting merrily away to the barista. She didn't like it when I said I had been waiting for ages and where was my food. She back-chatted me, argued as to how it wasn't her fault, and they to my astonishment, when I had gone back to my table, came over and gave me a telling off! I had to make a show of ignoring her until she gave up and went away! Reading other reviews, it seems that other customers have also fallen foul of her need to put across her point of view, to the detriment of their dining experience. What a shame, as the food is nice (if expensive) and the room is pleasant. Pity it is run by someone with the customer service skills of Norah Batty.

A rainy sunday Brunch. Loved the home made Baked Beans and Tomato sauce with the full english, great (thick) Bacon, lovely sausage and a nice touch allowing eggs to be to order. Lovely toast as well and overall most satisfying.Not sure why for a 'Full' English, grilled tomatoes are not included and needed to be ordered as a side given the meal cost c£10?Great coffee as you would expect. Lovely ambiancehomely feel and attentive/friendly staff.I noticed that they allowed dogs in which I thought was a nice touch.

Another great trip to the orchard, portions are generous and the menu changes regularly. The service is excellent and personable, the manager Scottish Jen is a gem and makes you feel at home. They are very family friendly which means it is relaxed enough for an early family dinner. Cocktails are killer if you want a different kind of night. I highly recommend, just wish they would open another branch closer to my house

I had been here for dinner which I thought was a bit pricey, but lunch is a much more reasonably priced affair - and just as filling. My friend's quiche and salad was huge and (she told me) delicious. My pasta with salmon and prawns was gorgeous and equally generous. Beware though if u don't want to be surrounded by babies. Nearly every table had at least one if not two or three babies or toddlers so if u don't want to be with small loud messy people avoid lunch time! To be fair to the orchard they were quick to sweep up the under table mess and wipe table tops but by the end of the meal we couldn't hear ourselves speak for the exuberant 1 year old 's shrieking next to us. Sorry to be curmudgeonly!

The Orchard is somewhere between a café bar and a restaurant, with touches of a pub. The staff are friendly and the service is good. Food prices are reasonable, wine more around restaurant levels. The real plus is the layout and atmosphere, which lends itself to enjoying a relaxing evening with family or friends.

I went there for brunch with my friends and would definitely go there again. We had the vegetarian full English breakfast and it was delicious! We also tried to have some cake but were already too full and left that delicious piece of banana loaf half-eaten (what a sin!). I would recommend booking in order to avoid any disappointment.

Relaxed, friendly and informal. Good food, varied menu. Can be noisy when full but great if you like a buzz.

A cozy and friendly local restaurant which was packed on a Friday evening and deservedly so. Excellent food and for vegetarians, an imaginative choice without a single mention of butternut squash risotto! Bliss! Service was attentive, if a little too quick as there was little time between starter and main course. What was very welcome was the choice of deserts, the prune and brandy creme brûlée was fantastic. Again, no sign of the tired and dull sticky toffee pudding. It is clear that the menu has had time and effort spent on it and the food is prepared well. Not particularly cheap but for the quality and imagination, the place is certainly good value for money.

The food here is always excellent and Sunday brunch didn't disappoint. I took the family on Mothers Day and even though it was very busy, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly and found us a table and high chairs. They brought the children's food straight away and they loved it, the blueberry pancakes are amazing. Our full English and eggs royale were also excellent and the coffee is fantastic.

Very good British cuisine. Went as part of large party in Dec 14 and returned in Dec 15. LIked the decor, like a bistro rather than being too formal a restaurant. Very friendly service. Very near Brockley station, so convenient also to locate. Went for dinner. Roasts seem there speciality but other choices too.

Came here to sample the roasts on a Sunday, as our usual place was fully booked. We decided to go for the beef and the lamb, to sample both on offer. The place was busy, but had a really chilled out vibe about it (with good service). The roasts left us both full (and we usually order pudding- but no room), and we thought was very good value. The meat was tasty, vegetables good (slightly on the al dente side), decent potatoes and outstanding yorkshire puddings. However, let down by 2 minor points, which can easily be changed, and I really do hope this gets read by someone there, as I intend for this to be my new go-to place in Brockley. My first point is that the plates should maybe be warmed in the oven beforehand, as my beef was cold halfway through my meal, The second point is that both sauces (mint and horses-radish) came already on the meat- and was not scrimped on at all. I would suggest that you either put this on the side or even separately, so this can be added to suit individual taste- I hate horseradish sauce, and so my partner got a sizeable chunk of my meat which i could not eat- despite scrapping it off. Look forward to trying their breakfasts which they serve till 4.

Came here for a cappuccino and had super tasty eggs royale. The coffee is very good, as Italian I know what it means drink horrible coffee! :) I'll be back for sure! I liked the atmosphere and the interiors, very warm and friendly!

We visit here fairly often, since it's very close to where we live. Usually it's for drinks only, but on Christmas Eve, we decided to try out some food. Bavette steaks were recommended, which came with thick hand cut chips and watercress salad. If I was to criticize anything, it would probably be that it was a slight over-salted for my liking, but the char grilled flavour was beautiful. Along with 2 large bottles of ELB Cowcatcher craft beer, it came to £44 for 2 including tip. Whenever we come here the service is always great, which is probably the main reason for our repeat visits.

Cosy bar area, always has great food, staff are friendly. A mixed crowd but mostly young hipster types. I would recommend for casual drinks and food.

We stopped at the Orchard for drinks after a day out and the cocktail selection was great and you can see the staff taking time and care in making your drinks, however some drinks do seem abit pricey! The orchard was cosy and had a nice atmosphere but my table and i were constantly getting up to close the front door, the staff were nice but seemed oblivious to it and we ended up taking turns to close it ourselves to avoid being in a constant draught which spoiled our visit slightly.

This was my 2nd visit and as expected the food was again wonderful. For a starter I had Crispy calamari and for main I had slow roasted hogget. This was new for me so excited to try something new and was not disappointed. Amazing taste, good size portion. Locally brewed ale was lovely too.

I visited this restaurant on Saturday night as one of a group of four, my daughter lives nearby and she had recommended it.I have to say she got it right ! The staff were engaging, natural and good humoured. Although fairly busy they served us very prompty and were attentive. I had the Steak which was absolutely superb, so often in the past I have been disappointed with the quality of Steaks served up in general in the UK compared with for example the USA. This time there was no disappointment whatsoever. It was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious and tender . There’s no more to say other than If I lived in the area I would be visiting every week!!

Had several times the bavette and calamari. Always perfect.Correct choice of beers and wine.Always a good service and for brockley it is a bit overpriced but sofas and open kitchen atmosphère does look good.

Generally come for a drink after work, food isn't bad, a tad overpriced. Generally good service with friendly staff

For a relatively small local restaurant, The Orchard constantly punches above its weight. The menu is creative, seasonally led combining locally sourced ingredients with a really creative approach to cooking. I live about 15 minutes away, and visit almost every week, and each time am blown away by the quality of cooking; truly, it holds its own against much more expensive, much more hyped restaurants in central London. Always busy, it's well worth booking in advance (particularly on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings, or Saturday/Sunday brunch) but is never crowded. Lovely and friendly staff are very attentive, the cocktails are great, and the wine list delivers really good quality.

Have eaten here, service and food very good. I tried for main fried calamari, and then vanilla's dessert. It's a busy local, but very friendly people and great place, I come back to again, and suggest you to try!

This is the first time our family have visited The Orchard for breakfast and we were very impressed. There were six of us plus two pugs and a toddler. The restaurant were very accommodating and the service impressive. Between us we tried everything on the menu and everything was freshly cooked in front of us. The bacon and sausages were lovely and our . We would have no hesitation coming here again!poached gigs were superb. I particularly enjoyed the eggs Benedict

Turned away by the Gantry, which was fully booked, we crossed over to the Orchard. They were also fully booked but offered us a table provided we gave it back within 90 mins. We accepted this. Very short menu but a couple of interesting items on there. In the end, I had the steak, which came sliced and was cooked just right. It was served on a wooden board that had clearly seen better days. How hygienic are these?My partner had the Orzo pasta, Icelandic cod, tiger prawns, squid, collard greens, rouille, bisque, which she thought was very good. A very pleasant restaurant and one we will definitely come back to.

We went here to celebrate our Daughters birthday. This was the first time we had visited so quite excited having reviewed the website. I must say the informality, service and food is excellent. There were six of us and all had a variety of starters and mains, washed down with Prosecco and beer, lovely. The starters were served in time and presented well. The pigeon and Mackerel were the favourites and for mains the steak took some beating although followed closely by risotto and sea bass. Pudding for those that could manage it went down well also.The waiting staff are really good, very friendly and attentive and know what they are doing. We really enjoyed our meal and it was reasonably priced too. Will definitely be going back and it is worth a visit.