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   JulieM

   London

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Quite formal for a tavern/pub very smart interior old school business gents club type decor dark wood nicely set tables,nice linen slightly formal atmosphere. very popular for business lunches excellent service food ok not wow but good value for money, had a voucher which was great super cocktails ,nice ambience for a lunch time.Extensive wine list . Can't really fault it if you like that kind of thing very civilised!

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   Brandon

   Manchester

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 20 January 2023

   overall3food2service3ambience5

   Nice vibes, however staff that had just finished working were being loud and inconsiderate. Wine and cocktails were nice, however the cheese board was substandard.

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3. TS

   TomasS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 January 2023

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   The staff was EXCELLENT! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening.

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4. BK

   BerfKut

   London

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 10 January 2023

   overall1food1service3ambience3

   We went here for our anniversary yesterday. We tried the three-course menu, the presentation of the food was very disappointing. Vegetarian options were limited and the sauce used on my partner's main and mine was the same. the restaurant atmosphere was absolutely beautiful, but other than that, I wouldn't recommend it.

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   Eric

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 December 2022

   overall1food4service1ambience5

   Absolutely terrible experience. We had a pre-set NYE menu, the restaurant was not crowded, and it took over an hour to get our Starters. It took about 45 minutes between each course. The total meal took over 3 hours. Food was fine, but the experience was completely ruined by how absurd the time was to get our food. We saw multiple tables arrive and depart, with the same menu and party size, while we sat and waited.

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6. KN

   KeithN

   London

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 December 2022

   overall2food2service1ambience2

   The service was poor. We waited over an hour before any food arrived. Several things were off the menu but the waiter did not tell us when we were given the menu. There were no dauphinoise potatoes only chips which seem d poor given that it was quite early in the evening. The food was very mediocre and overpriced for what it was.. My venison was overcooked and my wife's chicken dish looked very unappetizing. I would not go there again.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 December 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   A great venue, subtle, decor and discreet service. The food was delicious, but my first mouthful was way too hot, hence the four star, but it should be five star.

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   Anonynous

   London

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 December 2022

   overall4food5service2ambience3

   The food was excellent, but service was slow. There was us and one other table in there at the time, and it still took 45 minutes to get the starters. we ordered main courses that we were advised would take a bit longer to cook, which was fine, but that was served and almost all eaten before the 5th person received their food

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9. CK

   ChristineK

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 20 December 2022

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   Lovely restaurant, very good food but little limited mains choices. Although wait staff are professional and very friendly there was a long delays in getting service. More time spent chatting & resetting tables when our plates weren't cleared & drinks empty. Also I think that when initially seating guests, please provide the menus - saves staff a trip back & us waiting full 5minutes with nothing to do.

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    Michael

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The menu and environment look very appealing but the reality is simply that Maddox Tavern is a well located, good looking restaurant, at first glance. In the end, the cuisine, vibe and service are just middle-of-the-road. Probably fun for after work drinks.

    Maddox TavernResponded on 18 December 2022Hello Michael, We hope you are well. We are sad to read that we did not live up to the expectations we aspire to. We hope this single experience will not deter you from choosing us in the future. Sincerely Maddox Tavern Team

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11. LG

    LondonGal

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2022

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    This beautiful restaurant really needs to invest in some staff training and improve their service levels. Despite many floor & bar staff and multiple managers, we were not greeted and it took 3 different people to find the i-pad holding the reservations & show us to a table. Then getting a menu and drinks order took more requests, only to be told we had missed the deadline for ordering the 'early menu'. After extensive discussions, the waiter agreed after checking with the kitchen. Was this because they perhaps wanted to sell the more expensive a la carte ... we just preferred the dishes on the fixe prix. The food was very average, it took multiple requests to get butter & basic condiments for our table of 6, and the only cocktail on the table came with the wrong (sorry, no) garnish. For a classy "tavern" I would have at least expected good quality bread and superior service to match the lovely interior decor. Yes, this was a busy Friday prior to Christmas, but the restaurant was not full when we arrived and now I know why it was the only place I could get a last minute reservation!

    Maddox TavernResponded on 18 December 2022Hello LondonGal, I hope you are well. We are sad that your comments suggest that we did not live up to the expectations we aspire to. Your feedback is much appreciated and will be passed on to the team. Everything you have said will be used to educate further and to improve our team. We hope this single experience will not deter you from choosing us in the future. Sincerely Maddox Tavern team

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    LynnP

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2022

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    It was really busy with Christmas parties but overall food and service were good until we waited ages for desserts

    Maddox TavernResponded on 18 December 2022Hello LynnP, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a positive star rating. We are happy to read that you enjoyed the overall food and service; on the hand, we are very sad that you waited for your desserts. We shall endeavour to improve by your next visit. See you soon. Many thanks Maddox Tavern Team

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    Millie

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience4

    Terrible service. No host to greet us for ages. Food was served warm and not hot, and now not feeling great today because of it! Forgot our drinks several times. Aware it was a special occasion - but made no difference whatsoever towards this.

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14. JG

    JosephG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience2

    Not cheap, slow service but pretty good food. Maybe due to xmas parties but quite loud.

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    ChrissieL

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The Maddox Tavern, was definitely a great place to meet friends and associates, it had the friendliest staff and we had a fabulous time. The food was delightful and atmosphere moderately loud with a live Jazz band on the Mezzanine above us. My only small critique was there was not a lot of wine to choose from on the menu.

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16. CP

    CaycePollard

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    A very pleasant place for a business lunch. The food was nice, nothing special, but it had a comfortable atmosphere and was not noisy (my pet hate)!).

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17. CV

    CoryV

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2022

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    Loved the oysters with Peroni Beer!

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18. PC

    PeterC

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2022

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    This was our 2nd visit to Maddox Tavern, Restaurant was much busier this time with a large & noisy drinks reception taking place at the rear of the restaurant. The service was clunky at best, our waiter forgot part of our drinks order & when the food and when the main course finally arrived it was luke warm. I ordered the 'Young Chicken' described as a grilled chicken dish, the sauce has started to congeal & was the most meagre portion of chicken ever seen. one chicken wing & the top end of chicken breast. We complained about the meal, it looked like it had sat on the pass for a while & had been forgotten about we asked for the meal to be removed from our bill which the manager arranged. In all a very disappointing experience & we are unlikely to return.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience5

    Beautiful venue. However food was hideously over priced for something I could have had from tesco metro. Sorry to be harsh but the portions were ridiculously small - not even haute cuisine standard - and while Maurer d was v nice staff not well trained. Extremely over priced. Will not go back.

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is very good. The prices are totally reasonable. The service was great and the staff are nice and super helpful. It’s also far enough of Regent or Oxford that it’s not packed with the Lads out for a jolly.

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21. LT

    LatTH

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2022

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    Despite the best efforts of the waiting staff, our lunch at the Maddox Tavern was a bit of a disaster! First of all, we had to wait an hour and a quarter for our starters. When they finally arrived, the venison ragu with gnocchi turned out to be with macaroni instead; the poached egg with the endive salad was stone cold (and the second one they brought was warm but over-cooked and hard!). The mackerel tartare was good though. We didn’t have to wait too long for our main courses. The chicken was passable. The beef, which had sounded as if it was served with potatoes and root vegetables, turned out to be more like a smallish cottage pie with no veg in sight. Very disappointing. The best thing turned out to be the cold rice pudding for dessert. The waiting staff were very apologetic and did give us some free wine, but this didn’t make up for the poor quality of the meal. Apparently it was the first day of a new set menu, but there were so many errors, it felt as if the basics in the kitchen need seriously looking at.

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22. DA

    DavidA

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Quite a sad experience. This should be a lovely busy venue, formerly a branch of Browns. On my visit it was largely empty and sad looking. The food is quite good, but the service extremely slow. How they would cope if there were more diners, I cannot imagine.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cornwall

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    70th Birthday a quiet table as requested Lovely complimentary glass of bubbles Starters v good Slow main course arrival - catching the sea trout!? was v good Puddings v good too Lovely afternoon Thank you

    Maddox TavernResponded on 8 November 2022Hello, We thank you very much for taking the time to leave us your comments. We are happy that you enjoyed your 70th birthday celebration with us. We are very sorry that the wait for the mains was much longer than expected. We are pleased that the food was worth the wait. We look forward to enjoying another lovely afternoon or maybe breakfast with us. See you soon Many thanks Maddox Tavern team

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience3

    Extremely slow and rude service. Desserts not edible. Avoid.

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25. EC

    EmmaC

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2022

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    Delicious food, elegant, refined yet welcoming environment Staff were great in accommodating my allergy requirements. Thank you

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26. FM

    FabioM

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience3

    Good place for a drink, nice selection of beer and nice decor Then we moved in the restaurant Service not existent almost robotic Food average, overpriced pub food Overall a glorified gastro pub I won’t be back soon

    Maddox TavernResponded on 8 November 2022Hello FabioM, We hope you are well. We are sad to read that we did not live up to the expectations we aspire to. We are sad to read your description of our service, we look to ensure fantastic service, but it seems that we have fallen short of this. We do our best to ensure we price competitively and keep up with local businesses, even with the increase in many of our products. We hope you give us another chance. Sincerely Maddox Tavern team

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    bethnal

    London

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Nice place. Quite quiet when we arrived. Servers seemed new - a bit new and made one or two mistakes. Food was great.

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28. JA

    JACS

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Super meal in the stunning dining room - shocked at the cost of a G&T £20 for the gin with extra charge of £2.50 for the tonic! Correct price should be quoted in the menu.

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29. CM

    CarolineM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delightful building. The decor was a treat to look at. Very clean, great setting for people who want to speak rather than shouting.

    Maddox TavernResponded on 20 October 2022Hello CarolineM, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such excellent comments. We are pleased that you enjoyed your experience with us at Maddox Tavern. And, yes, it is such a beautiful building, with original mahogany and the original ceiling. We look forward to your next visit. Join us for Jazz Thursdays! Many thanks Maddox Tavern Team

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30. A

    Angel

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    I had a burger with lots of grisel poor food for the very expensive bill Lovely building but wouldn’t eat there again small portions for the price , !!

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31. MO

    MichaelO

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience4

    Food and service way below acceptable. Never again.

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32. CE

    CarE

    London

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2022

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    Really good experience. My client and I will be back again. The food was excellent, the waiters and staff were super friendly. We both really enjoyed the mean, and for Mayfair, this was excellent value.

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33. PC

    PeterC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our first visit to Maddox Tavern, great experience & will visit again.

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    PTUK

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2022

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    Super dining room for any occasion. Excellent menu, food was served quickly and perfectly prepared by a very friendly and enthusiastic team

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35. MG

    MGort

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2022

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    What an amazing building, beautifully refurbished but retaining many of the original features. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. Good menu choices, we had the sausages and fish pie which were both beautifully cooked and delicious. Would definitely return.

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36. AB

    AnnaB

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2022

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    Food and service great, beautiful place. Little quiet but then it was only a Wednesday night.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Service was very attentive and all food was delicious.

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38. HH

    HoorayHenry

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 27 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a bit wary of new places but this is new in a very old & famous eatery. The service & the food were exceptional, especially the steak & the Fish pie. Very friendly atmosphere.

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    dissatisfied

    London

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2022

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    first 3 choices i made were not available. the oysters (last of them too) were tiny and poor. I was given a discount on account of feeling like I was in a 1970's style Russian restaurant where food had run out. I don't want discount-- i want what is supposedly on the menu. You, the owners, have serious problems. the manager looked totally stressed and clearly there is no management control. Won't be returning.

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40. S

    Sunshine

    London

    72 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Lovely place and lovely staff, all very friendly and attentive. Would visit again.

    Maddox TavernResponded on 25 August 2022Hello Sunshine, Thank you very much for leaving us your comments; all are very much appreciated. We are happy to read that you thought the place was lovely and enjoyed your experience with us. We are even happier to read that you thought the staff were friendly and attentive. We look forward to your next visit. Many thanks Denva

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