The Sun In Splendour in Kensington and Chelsea

Currently, the dinner I had at The Sun in Splendour is, without a doubt, the best I have ever had during all my trips to London. The place, very yellow on the outside, is the classic English pub that offers traditional dishes of the city accompanied by excellent beer. We basically tried a bit of everything: we started with prawns and chorizo, an interesting combination that created a great contrast between the sweetness of the prawns and the spiciness of the chorizo. We then shared three main courses, all sensational! The cheeseburger, in its simplicity, had tasty meat and perfectly cooked bacon, all covered in lots of cheddar; the fish & chips had, I think, the crispiest breading I have ever tried; finally the meat pie, for me the best I have eaten in years of traveling in the UK, had a very soft filling, it melted in the mouth, perfection if it were a pie. We couldn't help but try, after so much satisfaction, the dessert: the sticky toffle pudding was the worthy conclusion to an epic dinner. For me, as an Italian, even English cuisine has a great history and excellent flavors, and this pub is keen to tell its guests about it. We spent a bit but I don't regret a cent, a gastronomic experience like this is to be remembered and rewarded. I will return every time I return to London here, guaranteed.

Came here for quick shandy yesterday evening. My 2nd recent visit , though I was a regular 5 years ago . It's a great little pub conveniently located close to both Notting Hill Gate tube & Portobello Road Market . Service was prompt and friendly . Gents toilets spotlessly clean , with the added bonus of a wall mirror . They have a walled garden at the rear of the pub . The music was not exactly to my taste ( I'm more classic soul / indie rock / R&R ) but ,as the man said : "you can't always get what you want". I think that the ownership has changed since 5 years ago ?

Amazing experience, very kind staff, nothing but positive things to say about this place! A must try in Nottinghill.

A lovely discovery, great cocktails and very professional and friendly staff. We stayed longer than expected and ended up eating snacks which were excellent.

We stopped for a few beers while passing through the Notting Hill neighborhood. It has a very pleasant, quiet, and peaceful backyard. The exterior, the facade, is also very attractive and inviting. Good service overall.

Great food, great beer, fast and professional service and great location. Advised.

Very good restaurant. Excellent welcome and service. For a lunch for 6 with drinks we got it for £172

Dated place, the service could be more attentive but the food is really good.

The atmosphere of a classic English pub. Very good food + beer. And of course, very nice service

Stopped by while visiting in super busy and way too peoply London. A quiet respite from sooo many people. Looking forward to a London visit when things are less busy. The Sun in Splendour (yes extra u in that word, haha American spelling) was the perfect spot off the Notthing Hill Gate subway stop.

Perfect for a fast and tasty lunch!

Really good fish and chips! Lovely staff!

Really delicious and very welcoming and pleasant staff

Typical English pub in the center of Notting Hill, very clean bathroom, ate fish and chips and that typical English pie, drank a delicious fruity beer, slightly high price but worth it, I highly recommend it

First time visit and now added to our must go when in London! Service and vibe were excellent. Fish and chips were fresh and delicious, so much so that Bhagya helped us with another round of everything in a gracious and lovely manner. Thank you so much!

I chose this pub as it had great reviews and I wanted to have a special evening with a family who had flown in from Spain. However, the staff were very unfriendly and didn't make us feel welcome or at ease at all - if anything, they seemed pissed off at us for absolutely no reason. This attitude lasted throughout the evening and was a very disappointing start to the Spanish family's holiday. I was extremely disappointed and will certainly not be returning.

My wife and I were tired and hungry having travelled from Oxford earlier in the day. Google directed us to The Sun In Splendour and we're pleased with Google's advice! Lovely atmosphere, very friendly service - food was OK a little "beige" the mixed starters. It arrived quickly and served a purpose. We were soon on our way. Would definitely return, we'd would be more considered with our choice from the menu... Couldn't fault the extra cold Guinness and the Sauvignon blanc👍🏻

Food was great! The customer service was even better! Such a fun, sunny place to eat!

Lovely pub! Friendly staff. Very accommodating

The Sun is very cozy!! The food was very tasty and Bhagya served us excellently and spoiled us!! Thank you for this beautiful experience 😊!!

Very friendly waiters, very welcoming. THANKS !

Vinimos aquí el Viernes Santo para almorzar después de dar un paseo por Notting Hill. La comida fue servida rápidamente y caliente, el servicio fue eficiente y amable. Sin duda volvería cuando vuelva a la zona!

Perfectly located in Notting Hill, the food was served promptly, and was hot and tasty. The service was efficient and friendly. Would definitely return!

Bhagya looked after us so well. Huge thanks.

Bhagya was our excellent waitress!😄😍

Very nice people in a great location with a nice atmosphere

Awesome place and very friendly

Absolutely awesome food and great service!

Great dog friendly pub. Food was great, very cute outdoor area at the back. Definitely coming back

Popped in for a quick beverage. I needed to rest after a long afternoon at the Market. Wonderful spot, food looked delicious (although I didn’t partake). Nice respite!

Simply WOW! Amazing fresh food, nice atmosphere, best people behind the bar. Max. recommended!!!

Fantastic wee pub! Only had a couple of drinks but staff great especially Ben so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended . Food looked superb. Nice to see a pub full but obviously due to great food and service. 5 *

This is one of our favorite pubs for food and drinks before spending the day walking up and down Portobello Road.

We stopped by 'The Sun in Splendour' for a quick drink. Ended up having a couple. My wife had a Leffe, I had a Fullers London Pride. Then we both had a Camden Pale Ale. Very nice. We sat in the rear garden of the pub. Very nice landlord who served us and had a quick chat with. There was also a really friendly alsation doggy who stayed in the pub garden with us for quite a while. And with a sunny day as well, absolutely bliss!

I know I give very generous reviews, but this restaurant was outstanding. I went to this restaurant with 3 family members and a friend, and they all hreatly enjoyed their time at this place. The food was great, the chicken bacon cheese burger is what I had for lunch, and it was very filling. I left full and satisfied, with extra chips to eat another time. From who I went with, they all said that the food they ate was great, specifically saying they like the sirloin steak meal. The service was great too, the server was nice, and didn't waste time. He got our orders and came at the with all the food in the right order and all coming with good speed. I would estimate the main dishes came out in about 10-15 from ordering them. I sat in the secret gardens, they were very pretty but you would have to come at a less busy time to sit there. And even if you sit there if you are in a group of 5 or more you would most likely need to sit at multiple tables. But even if, the secret garden is a great place to sit and from what I saw the rest of the inside seating seemed very pretty. Great restaurant, great food, great experience. I highly recommend coming to this restaurant, it is a great experience and has great food.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff!

Excellent pub resto, to take a break on your tour of the emblematic neighborhood of Notting Hill...in Portobello Market.

Good place to have lunch in the area. They have pub classics but also other different options that are delicious. Good service

A very well located affair, we had a pleasant time, very pleasant and friendly staff, the Burger was perfect and the fish and chips too, we walked the street with the shops and the market to see.

This place is a surprise. We were just passing by and said why not get it and found a great place to have lunch with great Sunday food. Looking at the wall board I found that everyday there is something special there which makes the curiosity even bigger. We had Sunday roast and beer and enjoyed every bit of it. I totally recommend it

The food was very good. And the service too.

Incredible experience in this restaurant. Attention of 10. Very friendly staff and attention in Spanish. Everything perfect. I would return without a doubt.

The oldest café on Nothing Hill opened in 1850. A must when crossing Portebello

Lovely sunday roast, really tasty and well cooked but unfortunately quite bad sticky toffee pudding. It was really dry, no soaked with caramel/toffee sauce at all, and no sauce on top either, also very ginger-y. Such a shame because we came years ago and had a very good memory of it.

The Sunday roast is still pretty stellar. However, the sticky toffee pudding is served without toffee sauce... which, aside from feeling a bit offensive, just leaves it really dry and unpleasant. Shame because we remember it being better

My fav local and my fav people. 10/10 always! X

My wife my 5 month old daughter and I were struggling to find somewhere to eat on a very busy Sunday at Portobello market. Sam opened the door most tables were full or reserved, with a kind smile and a solution oriented mindset he figured out a way to seat us. I then watched him orchestrate seating a sea of guests in creative ways. From the secret garden to time limits on reserved tables to drinks at the bar until a table became available. Sam didn’t turn 1 customer away. This is the difference between return customers and not returning - it’s the difference between potentially hundreds of thousands in revenue in a year. I’m sure the training at the company must be really great or Sam is just 1 in a million either way I wanted to write this not only to recommend the great food but also to remind Sam and his team who constantly checked how we were and how was out food, but also how you did what you did with a can do attitude and effortless at being excellent is so rare these days ! Thanks again 💪🤩

A great place to grab a bite in Notting Hill! Staff was kind and food was amazing.

Very good food! Friendly staff!

The food and the service are so good

Typical pub and warm atmosphere, friendly staff, I recommend

Great experience and food, recommended!

Sunday Roast. Not too bad. There is charging station hiring portable charger.

Very crowded and not friendly waiters

Really nice, friendly staff. Yummy food and excellent service.

Typical meals, cool and local atmosphere

We had dinner on Saturday evening with the family, quite quiet place, friendly and nice staff, good food. Worth a try if you are in the Portobello Road area.

Cooles Flair in Notting Hill. Gutes Fish&chips. Wir waren spontan dort und waren sehr zufrieden. Nettes Publikum , viele Leute.

Excellent service and a beautiful location!

Service was very nice and friendly and the food was amazing, 100% recommended !!!

Perfect place to have lunch or drinks in Notting Hill! Such a nice place with top service. Really recommending it

Amazing quiz night! Such a fun and chill way to spend your Wednesday evening. The staff were great, nice and helpful. The game quiz host was also very friendly (James). Even though we were last I had an amazing time xx

Absolute 5 star experience! Adorable pub, quick service, good selection of beers, totally delicious food.

Characteristic place on Portobello Road, excellent fish and chips made in the traditional way

Was all really lovely. Very friendly staff!!

Enjoyed a lovely coffee here after venturing through Notting Hill Lovely service

Delicious food very zajebisty staff, highly recommend this place

Lovely food and excellent service, thank you Sam !

Excellent place in London to eat. With my family we had a very delicious lunch. The owner was very friendly, we talked about our country (Argentina) that he knew, and the service was very attentive. Highly recommended, and surely if we return to London, we will go again.

Team are super friendly and they do a killer fish and chips.

Excellent experience, food was awesome, true traditions, very good staff too!

A pesar de mis mejores esfuerzos para salir antes de pedir, terminamos quedándonos por un huevo escocés y una copa de vino tinto. En realidad era bastante sabroso. Bonito bar tranquilo con servicio de mesa.

Delicious food, great service, lovely music!

Lovely place if you dont have an allergy.

Love the restaurant. The owner was very nice and welcoming. Overall a must spot whether to eat or take aesthetic pics!!

Good atmosphere, great selection of local beers.

Characteristic, prices a little high

Such a nice gentleman served our table!!

Fabulous time here, great drinks and food and the staff were super kind and attentive!

Thank you that I could freely go to the toilet.

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and great food! Will come back when in the area 👍

Super lovely and welcoming staff on a busy Sunday afternoon in portobello!

very nice place and very kind staff

Just good. Been there 3 times Pelle Sweden

Horrible service, preheated food, dry Yorkshire puddings, cold gravy... very loud music and a lot of arrogance and arrogance in the table service.

Super cute place ! Staff were incredibly kind and friendly!!

Great place for drinks and food!

Great pub to stop at after visiting Portobello Market.

Este pub es una casa libre con una buena selección de cervezas de barril. Llamé para tomar un aperitivo y una pinta. El London Pride estaba bien guardado. Tenía el huevo escocés hecho en casa que se servía caliente y la yema corría. Vino con picarli fresco, delicioso

Very cool location. Fish & chips were very tasty.

Super cozy. Great fish and chips!

La propia página web del pub dice que abren a las 11 de la mañana, pero yo junto con otros 10 visitantes puedo dar fe de que fueron cerrados a las 11 : 30 am el domingo que visité. No confíes en el sitio web de los pubs.

Staff were absolutely lovely, atmosphere was great music was just the right level for a neurodivergent girlie! Had a lovely time all round x

I am writing this review while sitting at a high table because we enjoyed our fish and chips so much. We have eaten a lot of tasty treats in the Netherlands, but these really hit everything. So crispy and fresh, together with the delicious fries and sauce. We are unsure whether we will order another portion now because we actually want to discover even more gems. If you are in the area, definitely take a look and enjoy.

Zittend aan een hoog tafeltje schrijf ik deze review omdat we zo waanzinnig hebben genoten van onze vis en chips. In Nederland hebben we veel lekkerbekjes gegeten maar deze slaan werkelijk alles. Zo knapperig en vers en dat samen met de heerlijke patat en de saus. We twijfelen of we nu nog een portie gaan bestellen want we willen eigenlijk nog meer pareltjes ontdekken. Als je in de buurt bent ga zeker even kijken en genieten.

Wow we almost all had the dish of the day, quality products, abundant dishes, delicious. Highly recommended

beautiful authentic english pub! great pie and mash

Very friendly and chilled atmosphere will definitely be visiting again

Great food and service! Fantastic pub, we will definitely be back

I found this place when I was browsing around the Portobello Road Market. There were lot of tourists including me but I had a very nice time and the food and the beer were super delicious! I would like to comeback again!