The Stonhouse in Lambeth

Great local pub, quite food-focussed, we love the steak and wine offer on Weds! If you are eating booking is essential

It seems like a nice place, but I went there around 2-ish so the place was quite empty. I will try to get back there one evening to give a better review.

What a fantastic venue, what a fantastic wedding reception! Robin and Rheann worked with me and my wife to plan our wedding reception from start to finish. Both were always on hand to discuss any details, of which there were many. At every step, we were guided through the process with both going above and beyond to make adjustments and provide ideas/solutions. We were afforded exclusive use of the venue too. The reception itself was spectacular. The staff were welcoming, professional, and attentive. Every guest said the food was delicious and that the bar, despite being three deep, served drinks quickly. Some went as far to say that it was the best reception that they had been to (though I’m sure that’s the done thing!). Thank you Robin, Rheann, and The Stonhouse team for making our day the best ever. We wholeheartedly suggest The Stonhouse if you are looking to host your wedding reception. (Circa 130+ guests)

I used to love their garden but they’ve covered it in a way that it’s darker outside than inside. You can’t see the sky at all in their entire garden. Staff at the bar are so so not committed to serving too.

Excellent pub with good food and available. I had the burger and a Brixton lager and both were excellent. Good range of beers available. Excellent staff. Will visit again.

came for drinks last week, our waitress was great, but the way the manager spoke to her and others was disgraceful. I wont be supporting a business like this!

Waited over an hour for our drinks, when we asked where they are the manager very rudely told us she already sent the drinks out, we then got handed a bill with the drinks on never received. terrible customer service, I would avoid this place at all costs!

went this place today with a few friends, asked the blonde woman behind the bar what flavour crisps they had and her response was "did you not listen when I said it before?" I cant believe someone in hospitality is SO RUDE! the ONLY saving grace was our waitress who was lovely, but I would never go back again!

Great little spot for a drink or a meal, tucked away behind Clapham high st. Nice little beer garden with an undercover heated part if needed :) Had an amazing roast here.. one of the best in town and I've lived here 20 years+

PROS: 1) TOP QUALITY FRESHLY HOME-MADE FOOD 2) INCREDIBLE SERVICE FROM FRIENDLY STAFF 3) NICE, QUIET LOCATION, BUT CLOSE TO HIGH STREET 4) WELL FURNISHED 5) ENCLOSED PUB GARDEN 6) CLEAN AND WELL-MAINTAINED CONS: NONE! My wife and I, and family, had the immense pleasure of experiencing the fantastic hospitality at the Stonhouse, on Saturday, 7th September, 2024. It was the occasion of my eldest of 3 sons (and two daughters!) wedding. The Stonhouse was the venue for the evening celebrations of his marriage to his beautiful Sardinian fiancée (now wife!) The wedding breakfast was held in a very nice restaurant which holds a place dear to their hearts. After arriving by a double decker bus they chartered, we walked the short distance from the High Street, to the Stonhouse. The evening guests were all assembled in the garden awaiting our arrival at 1600hrs, enjoying Aperol, Prosecco, and other aperitifs. Once settled, about 1615hrs, the first of the three food services began. This consisted of freshly baked mini chicken pies, mini steak pies, mini mushroom and vegetable pies, mini beef wellingtons, and three types of sausage slices. These were spicy, normal, and vegetarian. To call them sausage rolls is incorrect since they were about 60cm long, sliced into 3-4cm thick pieces, with gorgeous pastry around them. That pastry excellence was a highlight of the thickly stuffed pies too. Given that there were 150 people all packed into a relatively small garden, the staff were superb. They were negotiating with vey large salvers of pies, then sausage slices, but not once did they lose their manners or respect for the guests. They patiently waited to get through the morass of guests. They excused themselves, they were careful not to drop anything or rub their wares against wedding guests outfits. They remained polite, courteous and efficient. When it was time to go inside for another round of newly-wed speeches, there was still a copious amount of this first course left. Every single guest was massively impressed, with the mini-pies and sausage slices. My youngest son, 18 years old and 17 years younger than his brother the groom, is a massive food critic, he loved the fare. Additionally, no doubt unknown to the Stonhouse, was the eldest daughter of a famous master baker, who supplied bread and baked goods to the prestige hotels in Park Lane, amongst others. She commented on the quality of the baked goods being "superb". This says a massive amount, especially if I identified the Master Baker in question....no it's not some celebrity chef, but a truly top baker who's been at the top of the game for over 65 years. Anyway, my son and his newly wedded wife, had a cake made of multiple speciality cheeses, instead of a wedding cake. Being a bit hard of sight, I didn't realise it was cheese and was shocked when they cut through 7 layers! I'm pretty certain that the Stonhouse produced this cheese-lovers delight. By this time, service two had arrived around 1800hrs/1830hrs. This consisted of large platters of everything from chicken, expertly flame-grilled, to bruschetta and all manners of dressed salads, cakes and pastries. Again, this second service was delicious, though it was laid out inside the pub in a traditional buffet style. The presentation and quality of the food was superb, as were the constant replenishment of the items. It was a squeeze inside when everyone came in for the speeches etc, but once they were over, guests decanted to various areas of the pub. The garden and the dancefloor were the most popular. Around 2200hrs, another buffet food service with all manners of tasty meat and vegetable hot dishes were served. By this time, having been fed well enough for three days, there was only space for nibbling, certainly in my case and my wife's! Again , the quality could not be faulted, the taste was superb and all guests were suitably impressed. The Stonhouse is an amazing venue. When my son told me of his intention, I was a bit stuffy about it with visions of sticky floors and smelly toilets. It's truly a top notch venue, worth considering if you want an intimate, and first rate experience. Guests make the experience, and there were my son and daughter-in-law's friends flown in from across the World. One even came from Brunei, just for a few days to be his best man. Everyone to a tee, added to the experience, but it was the Stonhouse and it's amazing staff who were the icing on the (cheese) cake. The next day, my son had 90+ people to his house in South London with outside caterers and marquees and loads of drinks. It was great, but the conversation was all about the Stonhouse and what an amazing place it was. We all agreed, how much the Stonhouse contributed to the best wedding we had all ever been invited to. Lastly, it would be remiss of me not to mention Robyn (Robin?, apologies if incorrect) and her staff. They were incredible. Special mention has to go to Jean Michel who had to keep me hydrated due to suffering from severe and incapacitating cramps. He kept giving me carafes of water and salt, not once showing any indications of annoyance. My son also mentioned how kind, accommodating and helpful everyone was at making the most important day of their lives unbelievably memorable. THANK YOU ALL! If anyone managed to get to the end of this review, please consider the Stonhouse as a venue for your special occasion. I promise you, you will be ecstatic with the quality of food and service you receive.

A great find. Superb pub with excellent food and great outside seating area. Very friendly staff too.

Went into the Stonhouse for a family meal. Unfortunately this is one of the worse restaurants in Clapham. Average food with rude and slow staff. Took nearly 25 minutes to get someone’s attention to order, then they were so rude, like we were an inconvenience. Had to continually shout over to get someone’s attentions when they would walk by and when we finally got the bill it was incorrect. Won’t be returning.

Showed up for a casual lunch with a friend and was treated to 50% off. Such a great summer treat. Sat in the garden, where there's both tables in the sun for sun worshippers and shade.

Nice decor but could be so much more. Services was unfriendly, verging on aggressive and not helped by having water spilt on me for which there was no apology nor an offer to help me dry off. I may also have had food poisoning given the diarrhoea I had after eating here. Food was mediocre at best and rather overpriced given the quality frankly. The schnitzel, while a decent sized portion was very, very average. Chips were overcooked. My companions’s burger seemed OK but again, very average. It was a busy evening so maybe the kitchen was feeling the pressure but I’ve absolutely no reason to come back here given the mediocre experience.

Read good things from their website; seasonal foods, produce from own farm alas expectations may have been too high. Food was ok but expensive. What bothered me was the continual messing up of orders. First the wrong drinks, the overcooked meat when asked for medium rare, then the fries that never arrived. The waitresses were inexperienced and there were only three of them on a packed Friday evening. I blame poor management.

Great food and nice beer garden

Probably the best pub in the area. Cosy, and tucked away from the high-footfall of Clapham High Street. The garden is dreamy! The food is pretty decent too. Worth a visit.

Great pub fantastic food,very popular

A good pub with a nice garden and a large selection of drinks. We were looked after by lovely Aimee who was prompt and attentive. The food however was mediocre. The prawns tasted as if they were prepared with oil used for frying eggs! Overpriced for the quality. Won’t be eating there anytime soon.

You can't go wrong in any of the pubs of this group

I enjoyed an excellent Sunday roast while sitting in the pub garden. Service was great and price was reasonable for the quality (17£ for an excellent steak pie with sides). The pub does offer local British beers, although I think they could offer a larger variety. Recommended, especially on sunny days.

Nice place with good beer and food

Lovely pub with nice food and the staff are all very lovely and friendly. Dog friendly too.

Great pub. Nice food. Pleasant staff. Reasonable value for your £. Laid back atmosphere.

Lovely pub with friendly staff.

Hi,the reason you didn't get 5* was because a member of your was a bit rude and very matter afact,I went to use the disabled toilet and your assistant told me that he would allow me this one time and in future I would have to go upstairs to the main toilets ,I tried to explain to him that all disabilities are not visible,his response was "I'm not interested". I am 72 years and are registered blind and have recently had a hip replacement and cannot do the steep stairs, make sense, can i suggest training for the staff to be more aware that all disabilities are not visible. Thanks Iain

My friends and I went for dinner on a Thursday night. The staff are friendly and the service was attentive. The food was to a high standard and my steak was cooked to perfection. I definitely plan to return soon.

Adding lucky saint to happy hour is super great for non-drinkers that still want to go with friends !!!

Jean Michel was amazing! We had dinner and drinks and the service was phenomenal

I understand that you had a pleasant dining experience and that the food was great. It's always wonderful to hear that the staff was friendly and welcoming. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with me.

Excellent food. But terrible service! Overcrowded but probably deservedly so.

Go to this pub regularly and usually have an amazing experience. We came to celebrate our engagement today but unfortunately our service was really disappointing. It took a while for our order to be taken, we then received our food before our drinks even though we could see them sat on the bar so they came warm. We then sat in front of empty plates for 20 mins at which point we asked for the bill. At no point were we offered dessert or further drinks. The bill came and the plates were still not cleared. We then asked to pay a certain amount each to cover our food bill and said we would leave a tip in cash. It was then assumed we were paying half by card and the rest in cash which again I corrected saying we wanted to pay for the food by card and we would leave a cash tip. But then it was insisted we pay the remaining £20 service in cash. I did say that the service wasn't compulsory to pay and that I said I wanted to leave a cash tip but was then informed that I had to clear the bill and pay the £20 tip which considering the service we received, I don't think was warrented especially as we left with the dirty plates still on the table. Not exactly the celebration we were expecting and disappointing considering we come to the pub often.

Was really happy with the service here and the roast beef dinner was divine!! Really good size portions and good variety of veg. I would say a little short on gravy but they did bring a second portion when asked. The waiting staff were amazing! So friendly and helpful when we requested to move away from a smoking table due to having my 10 month niece with us. They managed to organise it so we could. Definitely recommend coming here for a Sunday lunch - if you can get in that is!

Food isn’t great. Starter Mezz is pathetic and French panatone dessert is woeful. Mains that we ordered were fine but glad it was 50% off January

Such a lovely pub! Amazing in the summer in the beer garden 🍻

The food is so good, delicious and very filling. Went for a chicken and chorizo pie to a change, wasn't disappointed but.. The roasts are top tier 👍🏻 can't go wrong.

Delicious Sunday menu. The picture speaks for itself.

“If you don’t like the rhubarb, don’t eat the custard” I must express my profound disappointment with my recent dining experience at The Stonhouse. Regrettably, the culinary journey unfolded at an excruciatingly sluggish pace, with the arrival of sustenance requiring an egregious two hours. In my audacious pursuit of a perfectly cooked steak, I dared to request a medium preparation, only to be confronted with a dish that flirted shamelessly with the realms of the cerulean spectrum. The male managerial demeanour was nothing short of an affront to civility, steeped in rudeness and an unwarranted arrogance that marred the evening. It became palpable that the staff's collective enthusiasm for their vocation was noticeably absent, casting an unfortunate pall over what should have been a relaxing evening. Shame. To end this monologue in a similar vein to how I started… if you can’t service your customers, take less bookings. The male manager kept saying “we’re too busy tonight and can’t keep up with the orders.” Well… it’s not a new pub? It’s been around for years. If you keep failing to do the basic things that are asked of you, maybe reflect? Sincerely, Disappointed P.s. shoutout to the lovely lady who took the lead in remedying the situation. You were a beacon of light in the otherwise dark night.

Honestly one of the most awful services I have ever experienced. I called up to book a table, they seated us outside in the garden area. When we arrived we had to ask a member of staff what table was ours as no one came over to us. Once seated, after 30 minutes of waiting myself and my boyfriend had to go inside to find a member of staff on two separate occasions so we could order food. After waiting 10 mins for no sign of a member of staff we left. Cannot believe how awful the service is. Would not recommend.

Lovely party venue - we had a small group and it was a great evening. Food delicious and varied, and the happy hour made drinks super reasonable.

One of the best hidden gems in Clapham. The food is great too.

Always great service. Bar staff have a good knowledge of cocktails. Have not eaten there but will do. Like how kids and dogs are also welcome.

Had the pork belly. As good as it gets for less than £20

Mini fish and chips was one of the best I've ever had. Good portion and every segment of the food was perfect.

Old style, large London pub with an area set aside for dining. Menu is good pub food. The two steaks and a bottle of wine for 40 pounds is a really good deal.

There’s a lovely fire roaring. I’m eating a delicious schnitzel. The staff are warm and friendly. Couldn’t ask for more. Special thanks to Amy and Melissa for an exceptional experience! (Get a side of gravy with the schnitzel)

My new favourite pub! The staff are charming, fun and helpful. Nice selection of wine and a great Sunday roast was had by me and my fellow diners - we were there for 2 and half hours, it felt so warm and cosy.

Love this place! Good food and friendly staff.

Nicely maintained gastropub a few minutes walk from Clapham Common. The staff were very welcoming and patient, and the food was very tasty. The atmosphere of the pub was very noisy as you can imagine on a Sunday at 1:30pm, but wasn't too outrageous. We were a party of two and those tables are mostly placed further away from the larger tables which was appreciated. The food was excellent, although we noticed only a bit warm when we received, and we didnt get our yorkshire puddings - I had to get up from my table to find a staff member to let them know they had been forgotten. This happened to a larger table that we saw, where they didn't bring even one until they asked for them.

Just got round to reviewing this from the summer. Beautiful roast, perfectly made, and lovely staff/atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a visit here. Would love to see what it’s like during the winter.

Excellent Sunday lunch in this lovely pub . The service was impeccable . Thank you ! I would thoroughly recommend this venue .

Had a lovely lunch on tastecard which offers a 50% discount during weekdays, making it fantastic value - had some lovely small plates, including the mezze sharing board which we would definitely recommend. Prawn linguine was spicy and had great flavour. Friendly, helpful staff and a lovely outdoor area with good heating. Thank you!

Nice pub garden and good happy hour. Avoid the house white wine

Delicious Sunday roast with lovely staff.

Really friendly staff! Nice outside area and reasonable drinks.

Lovely pub in a quiet area, away from the busy high street. Outdoor seating which is a plus. We had the beef Sunday roast which was a generous portion, presented gorgeously on the plate. A simple recommendation for hungry people is to get any sides marked "for two people" by oneself, it's a decent portion for a side but not humongous by any means.

We have been coming here for years but unfortunately it's not doing so good. The food we had was only average, but still quite pricey. Had to ask a few times for various things as some staff forgot. They also add garlic to all the Sunday roasts, which really doesn't add to the flavour and my husband can't eat garlic so we can't go for Sunday roasts anymore. Such a shame as it was such a good place.

Ate at the Stonhouse on Saturday evening. Great good & atmosphere & service is amazing! We were looked after by Jean-Michel who was super helpful & friendly, even though it was a busy night he made sure we had a great evening, bringing some olives with the 1st drinks, and keeping an eye on our table in a friendly but un-obtrusive way. He also looked after me last year when I was on crutches & has accidentally booker the wrong night & managed to get me a garden table. He is a real gem! Thank you!

Love the food, love the staff, love the quiz host the most - we’ll miss you Steve!

Always a joy to visit and eat in this Clapham gastropub. Incredible food. Proper drinks. Not to be missed. A+++++

Very lovely pub, just off of Clapham high street. Despite living a 4 min walk away for years, I hadn’t heard of the Stonhouse until recently, but I’m very glad I discovered it! Very friendly staff and a great vibe, with a great variety of foods and a cosy little outdoor area. Would definitely recommend!

The guy running the quiz on a Monday is kinda rude.

A visit to the Stonehouse, long overdue. A delightful pub, stands out in the area by being open at lunchtime! A good offering of beers on keg with a couple of cask ales for the 'real' drinkers. Lovely service from the most amenable staff, "thank you both for that". Peaceful and tranquil, a real oasis for an enjoyable drink.

Definitely a gem in Clapham. Good friendly service, pretty empty when visit made. Relaxing...recommended place

We've came here for dinner a few times. We've tended to have pies, which were reasonably priced and filled a gap but nothing super special. The pub itself is lovely, with lots of period features and exposed wood.

Nice pub with good food. Great option for a nice long Sunday lunch. Service was enthusiastic and super friendly. Need to work a bit on their efficiency but I am sure they will get that down pretty quickly.

Great food, great staff, great drinks. Cherry on top of the cake -> great beer garden

Had the best lunch on Friday. Food, service and atmosphere great. Especially loved the manager Mel. A breathe of fresh air and taught me a tabasco tequila shot!! Thanks to everyone for making it a special birthday lunch. Cheers Mel :o)

Lovely staff. Enjoyed my time there.

We went for for lunch on Fathers day. Service was a little slow but friendly. Roast was good quality and big portions. desserts were fine but limited menu. Set menu was good value.

I have been coming to Stonhouse for over 15 years. Not regularly but probably 5/6 times a year. The food is always good and excellent value. However, I have to say that the service is always absolutely top notch but they don’t hang around. This evening I met Melissa Middleton (I think). A lovely woman who keeps a close eye on things and runs a tight ship. Finding good staff is hard and Brexit totally fouled things up, but Melissa does an excellent job of training and motivating and Stonhouse is a great combination of good food and great service. Thoroughly recommend.

Great pub with a nice atmosphere and a lovely beer garden. The roast and the food in general is very tasty.

Great for a Sunday roast or sitting in the beer garden, especially in the nice weather. Feels tucked away in Clapham so it's never too busy!

Was a decent pub. I consumed a lot of cider! 🥳

Brilliant pub really enjoyed time in their garden. 2-4-1 Happy hour 5 to 7

A friend and I went for a roast... we do not live close... we are now calling it our Local! It was amazing! The food was so good, service was amazing, the vibe of the bar was so chill and not pretentious! Cannot recommend enough! We are planning our next visit already! Whoop! Also costs are fair for the area so defo the place to go!

Great pub vibes, good happy hour deals and decent food

Staff are nice. Seated outside on lovely sunny day so was looking forward to our Sunday Roast. Sadly the food was a real let down. Mezze starter wasn’t great and then the roasts were bland with oily gravy, poor cuts of meat and vegetables too undercooked. Real surprise as we had high hopes for this place. Very expensive too. Probably ok for drinks here, but avoid the food.

Was our first time in this Three Cheers pub. Food was excellent. Staff where polite & friendly. Service with smile. Love it. We shall be back again soon! 🙂

A beautiful pub and restaurant, it was very busy but the staff and food was excellent!! Fantastic place, great vibe and would highly recommend.

Nice pub with good food and nice atmosphere. Food was good and fairly reasonable, although not spectacular. They have the football on, although TV screens are a little small so I don't know how many tables would be well places to watch from. Nice selection of drinks and service was good - overall a great spot and a little less busy than the main spots on the High Street, which is nice

Soft atmosfere. Friendly , families prone, Food : mediocre. Great drinks.

Friendly pub, lovely helpful staff

Nice pub and lovely staff. The food was ok, could have been better. Particularly my wife’s club sandwich was not great.

7.9/10 Schnitzel. 10/10 service.

Lovely pub - nice food and friendly staff.

Met some friends there for Sunday lunch. Overall enjoyed it but the food could have been warmer and the Yorkshire puddings, for all of us, were cold and hard.

Great steak deal on Wednesday night. Delicious and a bargain to boot.

Very nice Clapham pub, has very friendly staff, tasty food and good booze - what more could you want?!

There's certainly room for improvements but overall, it was a good one 👍

Great food, nice setting a great pub quiz!

Molt faborable i molta amabilitat

Great local pub serving very good food. Service friendly and professional. Good wine list and beers on tap. Also very dog friendly. We be returning

Setting and vibe was nice but the food was overpriced and not particularly fresh/tasty.

Nice ambience and service but the veggie roasts were very disappointing. The nut roast was strange and had a very mushy texture. Wouldn’t come here for food again.

Avoid the nut roast. Very mushy and tasted truly horrible, like something out a can. The cauliflower cheese was also hard and had no cheese. Nice garden and friendly waitress but food was truly gross.

Nice friendly staff. The menu isn't as good as I remember, but the food was good.

[edited] I'll leave my feedback here rather than emailing you. I attended this pub in early December for my birthday, with my wife and dog. When we arrived we were seated promptly. The american waitress, without a greeting or asking whether it was ok, fed my dog treats. The sentiment was in the right place, however you must ask the owner if it is OK to feed their dog. This is a no brainer. I ordered the pork roast and asked for a portion of pigs in blankets with it. The young blonde waitress was great but again the american woman overruled the waitresses allowance and refused to serve me the pigs in blankets, as these were "only for the turkey roast". I offered to obviously pay but again was refused. My whole experience was soured by the american woman who needs a crash course in basic customer service. Shame, as the pub seemed lovely but i certainly will not be returning.

Nice pub with great atmosphere. Staff however were pretty unfriendly- being in a large group seemed to be more an inconvenience than a good opportunity for them.

The pub quiz was alright and standard. The MC really tried to make it fun but it wasn't my vibe. The general ambience was cozy with a mixed crowd in terms of age, but not in ethnic diversity on my visit. The staff was courteous but did not come across as friendly or upbeat. The food was very good, we had the fish n chips and cheesy chips. The chicken schnitzel was not as good. Overall a worthwhile visit if you live in the neighborhood.