Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac between Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street, Maggie Jones’s has been a beloved local favourite for more than 40 years. This cosy, rustic and delightfully eccentric restaurant offers a warm welcome and a generous menu packed with comforting British dishes. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, birthday celebrations and relaxed weekend lunches, it is also child-friendly, dog-friendly and ideal for anyone seeking a memorable, characterful dining experience in Kensington.
Inside, Maggie Jones’s is unapologetically charming. The eclectic decor sets the tone immediately: timber panelling, wooden tables, hanging baskets filled with corn and dried flowers, candles nestled in wine bottles draped with wax, potted plants and vintage artwork lining the walls. It feels like stepping into a country cottage. The atmosphere is warm, lively and steeped in nostalgia.
The food is equally inviting. The all-day menu showcases traditional dishes such as onion soup, smoked salmon on toast and a Stilton, bacon and walnut salad to start. Mains include roast rump of lamb with rosemary and garlic, guinea fowl in white wine sauce, Maggie’s fish pie and slow-roasted duck leg, alongside hearty vegetable sides like spring cabbage and cauliflower cheese for two.
Classic puddings such as apple crumble with custard, bread and butter pudding or Stilton with celery round off the experience. There is also a two- or three-course set menu and a popular Sunday lunch menu featuring Aberdeen Angus sirloin with Yorkshire pudding, Welsh roast lamb, pork belly with apple sauce, grilled salmon and a vegetarian nut roast with gravy.
An extensive wine list runs from house pours to dessert wines and champagne. Executive chef Martin Anteria Silva leads the kitchen with a focus on comfort food and timeless flavours.