Grumbles

4.7 (1134)

£25 and under

Bistro

35 Churton Street, London, SW1V 2LT

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Grumbles

4.7

£25 and under

Bistro

Pimlico

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2 people

9 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

We began in 1964. It was the time of the Beatles and Rolling Stones and an air of great fun. Anything seemed possible, it was the Sixties! Grumbles was the first restaurant in London with a silly name!

In the early days as we rushed around the tables, we hardly had time to notice the faces of the likes of Beatles, Mamas and Papas, Julie Christie, Michael Foot, Christine Keeler, Ian le Frenais, Rod Steiger and so many many more as well as Jane Lapotaire sometimes helping with the Founder Jeremy Friend washing up!

Grumbles and its customers have been such a winning combination for over 60 years and we thank you for all your support.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, English, French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:15 pm
Phone number
020 7834 0149
Website
http://www.grumblesrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
35 Churton Street, London, SW1V 2LT
Area
Pimlico
Cross Street
Belgrave Road and Charlwood Place
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Grumbles is located between Victoria station and Pimlico tube station. Therefore it has excellent transport links by tube, bus, rail or coach.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Home-Made Soup of the Day£8.25
Avocado£10.25
With Prawns & Marie-Rose Sauce
Half a Dozen Escargots In Garlic Butter£10.50
- Dozen with Chips£17.50
Moules Marinières£10.50
- As Main with Chips£17.50
Pan Fried Tiger Prawns£12.25
With Garlic, Chilli, Olive Oil & Parsley
Grumbles Salad£16.95
With Broad Beans, French Beans & Confit Tomato with Grilled Chicken or Haloumi, and Dijon Dressing
Grumbles' Fish Pie£17.75
Topped With Piped Potato
Cod In Beer Batter£18.95
With Chips, Minted Peas & Tartare Sauce
Grilled Chicken Breast£20.95
Topped with Fresh Asparagus & Cheddar Cheese, Served with Creamy Mushroom & White Wine Sauce
Char-Grilled Calves' Liver and Bacon£22.75
With Onion Compote
Beef Burger with Chips£17.25
Char-Grilled Fillet Steak 8oz with Chips£35.95
With a Choice of Peppercorn or Stilton Sauce, or Garlic Butter
Grumbles' Fillet Steak 8oz with Chips£35.95
With a Crust of English Mustard & Brown Sugar
Home-Made Chips£5.50
Mashed Potato, Creamed Spinach, French Beans, Minted Garden Peas, Mixed Leaf Salad
- each £3.50

Puddings

Crème Brulée£8.75
Eton Mess£8.50
Sticky Date Pudding£8.25
With Custard & Butterscotch Sauce
Mango or Raspberry Sorbet£7.95
Vanilla Ice Cream£8.25
With Hot Chocolate Sauce & Toasted Almonds
Colston Bassett Stilton£8.25
with Apple, Celery & Biscuits

Reviews

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4.7

(1134)

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

South West London
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grumbles is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "excellent food and service" in a charming, relaxed setting. Known for its "unique and friendly ambience," it serves hearty dishes like steaks and fish pie, with a "wonderful atmosphere" and attentive staff. Consistently praised for "great value for money," it's a local favorite for memorable dining experiences.

1,134 Reviews

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Richard
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nothing much to “Grumble” about here. A reliable neighbourhood restaurant where the star of the menu was the apple and gooseberry crumble.
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laura
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely settings really enjoyed the whole experience Delicious food and service was wonderful
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Martin
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Six of us had a fantastic Sunday lunch. It was top notch quality and great value for money. Thank you!
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Ruth
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love it here and we brought my parents to us time. We all enjoyed it, lovely food especially the steak and great service and atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
London20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is consistently excellent and grumbles maintains its unique and friendly ambience. The service was brilliant, my only comment is the banquettes and rather creaky!!
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Neil
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have enjoyed Grumbles multiple times over many years as I live locally. They have never failed to deliver a perfect experience in all respects.
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Brenna
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A lovely and delicious meal. Our children were very happy with the food and enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food tastes and feels home made and is a wonderful place for comfort food. We cannot wait to come back again.
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Greg
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 29 September 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good service: attentive but unobtrusive. Nice ambience. Quiet, so easy to have a conversation. Fair value for money. But the experience was let down by the food, which was lacking in taste.
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Colin
New York City26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun, local place with tons of atmosphere and charm. Excellent staff, good, hearty food, nice vibe.
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Sue
Surrey3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited Grumbles again. First visited in 1967. Still very good. Booking easy and followed up with a telephone call from the owner. There were 5 of us and we all enjoyed dishes from the set menu.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, English, French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:15 pm
Phone number
020 7834 0149
Website
http://www.grumblesrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
35 Churton Street, London, SW1V 2LT
Area
Pimlico
Cross Street
Belgrave Road and Charlwood Place
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Grumbles is located between Victoria station and Pimlico tube station. Therefore it has excellent transport links by tube, bus, rail or coach.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

FAQs

Yes, Grumbles is often chosen for anniversaries and special evenings thanks to its intimate, cosy bistro atmosphere.

Yes, guests note eating al fresco here, and several reviews mention outside tables as an enjoyable option.

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers mention high chairs were provided and describe visits with children as relaxed and accommodated.

Grumbles feels like a cosy, old‑school Pimlico bistro, rustic, unpretentious and warmly nostalgic, with upstairs livelier and the basement a quieter, more intimate option.

Portions are satisfying, guests describe mains like the fish and chips as large, and several visitors say dishes are "just right."

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are entirely appropriate.

For a lively evening, Sunday nights are popular and often full; if you prefer a quieter visit, reviewers say late-evening bookings can be very peaceful.

Sunday is a favourite, guests praise Grumbles' Sunday lunch and set menu as well cooked, flavorful and excellent value.

Grumbles traces back to 1964 and names Jeremy Friend as the founder.

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Grumbles

4.7

£25 and under

Bistro

Pimlico

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2 people

9 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Grumbles

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Main

Home-Made Soup of the Day£8.25

Avocado£10.25

Half a Dozen Escargots In Garlic Butter£10.50

Moules Marinières£10.50

Pan Fried Tiger Prawns£12.25

Grumbles Salad£16.95

Grumbles' Fish Pie£17.75

Cod In Beer Batter£18.95

Grilled Chicken Breast£20.95

Char-Grilled Calves' Liver and Bacon£22.75

Beef Burger with Chips£17.25

Char-Grilled Fillet Steak 8oz with Chips£35.95

Grumbles' Fillet Steak 8oz with Chips£35.95

Home-Made Chips£5.50

Puddings

Crème Brulée£8.75

Eton Mess£8.50

Sticky Date Pudding£8.25

Mango or Raspberry Sorbet£7.95

Vanilla Ice Cream£8.25

Colston Bassett Stilton£8.25

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