Zeitgeist at the Jolly Gardeners in Lambeth

What an amazing local pub off the beaten track,had an absolutely delicious Sunday lunch. Had the asparagus, partner had roast Beef and I opted for the sole bread&butter pudding and the peanut butter cheesecake to finish. Couldn't fault the food and the staff are very hospitable. Lovely spot, will be back!

Super pleasant first day in London, and a big thank you to this delicious restaurant. Staff was very kind and welcoming on top of great food (I had the lemongrass sea bream). Highly recommend the espresso martini!!

I was here on a Thursday evening and the live musicians were fantastic! The menu is nicely varied and the food quality is excellent! We come to London at least once a year for a week+ and stay in the Vauxhall area and look forward our meals and pints at The Jolly Gardeners!

Really great atmosphere and lovely staff, especially the wonderful Umberto - definitely one to tick off for all pub lovers

My first Sunday roast in England… I couldn’t have imagined a better place. We were warmly welcomed by a gentleman named Umberto, who seated us and gave us valuable advice about the menu. Following his recommendation, we enjoyed our meal, continued with dessert, and left happy and ready for a walking tour of London. We absolutely loved the atmosphere and vibe there — sooner or later, we’ll be back again.

Tutto bene locale molto accogliente con personale gentilissimo e sempre disponibile,cibo molto buono e di qualità. Consigliato

Great local pub. I had the beet, lentil, and goat cheese appetizer. It was Devine! I will be back!! Cheers!

Amazing spot , great food and staff , highly recommended

Stellar food and delicious menu, a cut above your average pub for sure. brilliant service, shoutout to Umberto for making us feel so welcome.

10/10 pub food+. Not your average spot, everything they do has been considered very thoroughly and the recipes are all fresh and inventive. Chicken Schnitzel with potatoes and Caesar style dressing with lettuce was delicious and a new menu item. The burger I had before was outstanding too 👏

Went to the Jolly Gardeners on sun 23 yesterday we had 2 roast beef dinners unfortunately the beef was so hard I couldn't chew it and the rest was luke warm we have been before and food was good but I had to review this as it was so bad

If a delicious selection of beers and food, friendly vibes, stylish interior, and an entertaining bar staff team are characteristics of a pub you would want to go to, the Jolly Gardeners is the pub for you. We have been coming each Wednesday after football for well over a year and are never disappointed with the warm reception we receive and the jolly environment that surrounds us. Would absolutely recommend this pub for any group who enjoys catching up over a few pints.

Family birthday lunch on a Sunday. Service, food, wine and beer selection all excellent and great value for money. We will return. A little hidden gem!

great place! delicious food and good beer. what more could you want? the match in the background adds to the atmosphere of this place. I recommend it to everyone. :)

In a city where soulless pubs are becoming the norm, the Jolly Gardeners pub is a refreshing exception. Upon entering you are met by the legend himself (the cheeky chico) Umberto, who has a magnetic vibe and treats you as if you are family. Offering food and drinks of all sizes and flavours, it’s the perfect spot to bed-in after 5-side. Great for live music and private events, you’re guaranteed to walk out of there in a state of euphoria, no wonder the lads keep coming back!

A warm and inviting pub with a cozy atmosphere and exceptional hospitality. The charming staff make you feel at home, especially Beto, the wonderful Brazilian host who goes above and beyond. A perfect spot for a relaxed drink or a lively night—highly recommended!

Just one of the great pubs, great selection of beers and a fantastic owner... Always asks how we got on at the football.. lovely

Excellent pub, fab staff, fairly close to Vauxhall

We had our 30th birthday at the Jolly Gardeners last weekend. The garden space was perfect for a party booking - felt separate but still part of the main pub buzz. The team couldn’t have been more hospitable, made it easy for us to order food / drinks in advance but also were relaxed throughout. Thank you to the team who helped us - we had the best time!!

Best pub in London. The people, the food, the beers, the venue - all incredible!

Three of us recently ate here. We all loved our food and had superb, attentive service from our waiter. My only criticism is that they added a charity donation to our bill without telling us (we didn't notice till we got home), and to add to the insult, they added it BEFORE the service charge was added, hence bumping up their service charge into the bargain. We're talking small amounts here, and if we'd been aware we'd certainly have agreed, but it's the principle of taking something that is ours without being open and honest about it that I'm complaining about. Hence I've dropped a star from an otherwise 5 star rating.

Great Sunday service. Staff were super friendly particularly,Hayden, Gemma and Hravana. Felt like I’d know them for years ! Good spot for a pint.

Wow! Not many pubs make you feel as welcome as this one. Umberto will make you feel so special here, he treats you as if he loves you! The atmosphere is cheeky and you will leave this place feeling strangely good, almost delirious. Highly recommend!

My friends and I frequent the Jolly Gardeners every Wednesday after football. Despite our thirst for a drink, our main reason for coming is the legendary bar manager - the chico - Umberto. He is welcoming, great craic, timelessly elegant and a big fan of the lads. The other bar ladies are also very friendly and fun so it’s a good staffing. The Jolly Gardeners beer is to die for, and Umberto’s smoky bacon shots induce a sense of deliriousness. Umberto, true to his roots, creates a carnival atmosphere of laughter, intoxication and desire.

Absolutely brilliant pub. We went here for lunch today and were totally charmed by the gentleman who served us. Food was fantastic and the room is stunning - so light and airy. Can't wait to come back!!

Amazing new pub just shy of the river, local beers, great roasts and vegan options, chatty friendly staff. Open 6 days with 2 outside areas

Fabulous Sunday roast at a really friendly place. Great value too!

Very nice pub with class interior and rentable private outdoor space. Good craft beers, food looked good too.

Lovely pub, that's one large room but very warm and welcoming. There's a good range of beers, a compact menu that always has a veggie dish, and the staff are lovely.

This has now become our go to local pub for food, the menu is diverse (with great vegetarian /vegan options) and really tasty, especially the puddings, the staff are always really friendly, the atmosphere relaxed and the most recent refurbishment is lovely, really airy and thoughtful for the venues long history.

Came again, just as good as last time. They even had a DJ and said there going to have one on NYE!!! How exciting, ill see you there!!!

My Favorite Gastropub in London, hands down!

The service here was unmatched! they were quick with the drinks and the cocktails were made with so much love and effort you could tell! Everyone here really seemed like they like their job it was a lovely environment

Classic London pub. We stopped by for a beer all week. Great environment, everyone very friendly, always full but we always found a place. Counter service.

Lovely attentive staff, without being overbearing. Great food and atmosphere too.

Had an amazing time as always in JG! Especially Umberto who looked after us!

We visited the pub twice during our stay in London. We had a superb Sunday roast, and two nights after, an absolutely delicious fish dinner! Very friendly, smiling staff. Highly recommended.

This is the place I love to be in. I wish this was my local but it is my resting place whenever I find myself in South London. I grew up in this area and although it has changed some may say gentrified I love it nonetheless. Ok having said that the service is excellent and most of the staff are warm and all are professional. So it hurts me to say this the food is not great at the moment. This is the second time I have had a roast when the meat was hard to chew and the trimmings were meh...I ate it all because I was hungry but for approx £25 a dish you should be doing better improve this and you will deserve 5 stars .The atmosphere was vibrant on Sunday but I was disappointed with the food.

Absolutely loved The Jolly Gardeners. Visited for lunch - and everything was brilliant. Service efficient and friendly, and the food incredibly tasty and inventive. I can highly recommend the Schnitzel and the peanut butter cheesecake. I look forward to returning again soon.

Excellent food (fantastic Sunday roast!) and very friendly service in a lovely airy renovated pub. Highly recommend.

Average roast, very little flavour. Good atmosphere though

Fantastic menu, food and service

Very nice pub. Very comfortable spot to hang out.

Great Sunday roast The food was really good but the service was amazing. The manager Umberto was really charismatic Excellent service

Delicious Sunday roast and excellent service as usual, by Umberto!

Best pub in London. The Sunday roast is unbeatable. If you see Oli Rimoldi at the bar, don’t look directly at him.

It was our go-to pub during our stay in London. Here you can breathe a super typical and friendly atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to see a real English pub. The beer is spectacular.

Our pub of choice during our stay in London Very kind and friendly staff, wide choice of beers and all really excellent I highly recommend it and will definitely be back There is a truly typical and familiar atmosphere

Have come here every Thursday after football for about 8 months. Brilliant atmosphere, with lovely staff, always taken great care of by the main man Umberto

The service and food was great but the acoustics of the pub makes the background music very loud and not good for chatting with friends. It would be fine in the pub part of the establishment but not in the separate restaurant section. It was not relaxing

There were a few people in the place for a Saturday night, but probably there for the drinks more so, definitely not the food !! Ordered 3 x burgers with fries, which were absolutely disgusting and could of got better in mc Donald's! To top it all off we were charged £109 for the food and 3 drinks !! Definitely would not recommend to anyone, unless you want to get ripped off !!!!

Had a great time at the bar with my mates after football , got to meet tiana , Kenya and umber to lovely team

It's been a very long time since I've found a restaurant that can accommodate such a wide range of allergies and food sensitivities. 10/10 service, 10/10 food, 10/10 atmosphere -- can't wait to come back!

We had the loveliest dinner here our last night in London. Noticeably a popular spot with locals, we were fortunate to stumble in for an early dinner. The menu selections were elevated well-beyond normal pub fare and the ambiance was lively, yet cozy. The staff were incredibly friendly and we were extremely well take care of. We had the best time chatting with Umberto, (apologies if misspelled) who not only gave excellent recommendations, but was so personable that we instantly felt like old friends. He gave us the history of the building and mentioned the bar in its day was an old haunt of young Charlie Chaplain. The food and drinks were excellent and we walked away with great envy for those who make this their local.

Does the job for a Sunday roast

The atmosphere is lovely and quite cosy! We had lovely food served to us and the service was really good. We were served by Harmony and she was very respectful and I definitely recommend the pub!

Lovely Sunday roast with great service and atmosphere. Dogs welcome which is lovely too

Lovely pub, great service and host who definitely took care of us! Muito Obrigado!

I took my kitten after a visit to his vet, he was terrified… but once we got there he was the most cheerful kitten ever! We were sat at the wooden tables in the garden for over 2 hours. Had a healthy and mouth-watering 3 course meal. And the staff went above and beyond hospitality by allowing us to be there with the gate secured and always carefully working near my kitten. I felt like time stopped and the garden was a blissful place by allowing me to enjoy the day after a constant stress. After all is called “the Jolly Garden”. We left in high spirits and full of true exquisiteness.

The most authentic and Independent Bar and Restaurant near London Eye! I am often in London, unfortunatly not found this Bar until now , now my Favorite!!!!

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Great Sunday roast and always friendly and efficient service. A good roast in London is hard to find and this is consistently great.

Amazing Roast and very friendly staff!!

Fantastic find. I hear Freddie Johnson is often spotted here.

Perfect place to enjoy great food and beer in a genuine, laid back - yet sophisticated environment

Excellent food, incredible Sunday vibes. Like Umberto - you were the best server xx

Just arrived for the roast and asked to be seated, and was told to sit on the bar side. We were basically the only people there on this side and then completely ignored by 5 members of staff for 10 minutes.

What a treat to enjoy Sunday Roast at Jolly Gardener. The meat was delicious but the vegetable sides made the meal extraordinary. Our server was engaging, charming, and fun. A member of our party ordered the espresso martini and it was sweet and fabulous. I’d highly recommend it.

Lovely neighbourhood pub near Vauxhall. We went for Sunday roast and desserts, which were very good with lots of choices and sides. Could be improved further by a more adventurous veggie option (the roast pumpkin is nice but it's essentially just a plate of root vegetables), and thicker gravy. Good drinks selection (including non-alcoholic). Service excellent, nice and comfortable environment.

Gem of a place, fully modernised with a traditional Central bar, also a garden room, friendly owners and staff. Perfect for functions (we attended a wedding). Great atmosphere and nice vibe in the local area.

The location is superb in Lambeth, they serve a great Sunday roast, the service was great especially Umberto who was very friendly

Laid-back and excellent pub-restaurant ambience, also the quality of ingredients used in all kinds of plates is superb. Definitely will come back! Average prices for London

Good pub with friendly and helpful bar staff plus good drinks selection

Nice place for a drink, reasonable selection of non-typical beers. Friendly service. Someone did throw up in and around the toilet, unavoidable in any pub really, and it was promptly deep cleaned.

Tourists from Canada. Fantastic food and service. Gave us extra food for free without asking.

Nice, easy going place. We had dinner in the outdoor garden, which I found really pleasant... Friendly staff

Delightful upscale pub experience with exceptional food, service and drink selection. I’ll come back here. Schnitzel was superb.

Here you can eat well and cheaply

Ace burgers and fries, and such a great vibe and friendly staff. Excellent craft beers and lots of other varieties.

A great turnaround at this fabulous local. From German beerhall to an airy, light restaurant and bar with friendly service and pretty cool music events once in a while. A great presence in Kennington for drinks, for a meal, for fine time

Great beef, great aubergine, great vibes!

Very nice place, very nice staff and very good food !

Best roast I’ve had in ages! Felt home cooked!

Came for my mate Salad birthday.... no need for an occasion to come back to this amazing place.

Great! Went here for my friend Salad’s birthday, had an amazing time

Staff service and food were excellent even the bathroom was outstanding! Recommended you see for yourself. dare I say it's better than the black dog as you can get a quiet pint of Guinness at lunch time in the week

Lovely local pub and restaurant! Would highly recommend everything we had (see pictures with labels), but the cod fillet was definitely the star main. The food was really great, clearly of high quality and the flavors blended well together. The menu also uses seasonal vegetables and fruits, and is creatively designed so that you can try something you’ve never had before, or they also have classic comfort dishes as well. As you can see from the pictures, the presentation of the food is very inviting too. We had a lovely server as well who was attentive and helpful. We will be coming back!

Absolute gem of a place - a range of local craft beers and stunning food. Such a hidden gem but lovely staff, quick service and great convivial atmosphere

One of our favourite pubs in London! A great place to enjoy a drink and a meal, the staff are incredibly nice. The owner is very lovely and made us feel at home.

Popular pub with live jazz for Sunday Roast. Medium rare beef, good yorkshire, ample fresh vegetables and awesome desert. Very attentive service. Great location one block from the Thames. They don't have fish and chips, so ordered Roasted cod fillet on a different visit served with a black garlic and teriyaki sauce. The fish was perfectly cooked, accompanied with potatoes and romanesco. The pub was fairly quiet at lunch time.

Amazing place. Had my sister's wedding here & everything was absolutely perfect. From the space, to the food, to the staff and hospitality.... absolutely wonderful! We were so looked after. Thank you all ❤️

Lovey bright pub, friendly welcoming staff, only been there once and food wasn’t finger licking good so I’ll have to give it a second chance and order something different from the menu.

Fabulous dinner, the Lamb Croquettes were a stand out! Umberto was the perfect host, very charming. Would highly recommend to all

Excellent food in a beautiful pub in Vauxhall. Very friendly service. The manager Umberto was very attentive and perfect during our stay. We will return and recommend to our friends.

We went to the Joly Gardeners by chance. It has been a fabulous surprise! we had been very happy with the ambiance, the meal all good, the waiter give us very good advices, he was very kind. All was perfect ! We will come back again. next time in London. Merci Severine and 2 daugthers

A fairytale place on a quiet street. The atmosphere is very cozy and the waiter is very attentive and generous. Without a doubt, a great success.

Excellent. Great attention. Very close to important monuments and it is worth going away just a little bit to discover places like this... One to repeat!

Lovely pub. So glad to see a toilet with a twin but WARNING: don’t leave ur scrabble unattended while you go for a ciggie THEY will clear ur intense competition away even if you leave ur bags and coats :(

Just looked at the website, coming to a wedding next year

very nice atmosphere, cute and welcoming boss, we feel very good there Thanks a lot