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The Victoria (∗)

Address:10 West Temple Sheen, London SW14 7RT
Tel:020 8876 4238
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Website: Visit The Victoria website
Price: £40.00Wine: £15.00 Champagne: £39.00
Opening Hours:Mon-Sat 12N-2.30pm (Sat 8.30am-3pm) 6-10pm Sun 12N-8pm

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TV chef Paul Merrett seems to have settled into his new home in the grand backstreets between Sheen & Richmond Park, & the locals have taken his arrival in their stride. They clearly approve of his laudably simple approach, which marries sound British cooking with a few influences from faraway lands. Diners in the light-filled conservatory overlooking the garden can sharpen their palates with Loch Duart salmon sashimi spiked with a chilli crunch or go for a proper gutsy blow-out (a trenchermen helping of beautifully cooked boiled bacon with root vegetables, say). There are fashionable flourishes too: pork belly with scallops served on pea purée is a cohesive, cleverly executed combo, while ginger pudding with poached rhubarb & marmalade ice cream evokes nostalgic nanny-nursery heaven for the assembled company. Ollie Smith is responsible for the deeply fashionable, reasonably priced wine list – a trendy notebook with copious tasting notes.

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Reader reviews of The Victoria:

Keith M.
Reviews: 1

Keith M. ( 40s, Male )

Following a visit with my Son and a subsequent visit with my wife, I can wholeheartedly recomend the ‘Victoria’ as an ideal place to eat. Mike, the resturant manager found the time to talk to us, a rareity nowadays, following our meal, and gave us an insight into how the resturant has been run since they re-opened under new management and a refit.

The Steak I had was excellent, the bernaise was to die for and the ‘thrice fried chips’ were the best chips I've eaten, well done Paul!

I would highly recomend this place and strongly suggest you try it, I will certainly look forward to my next visit.

March 2009
Overall:9
Food and Drink:9
Service:9
Atmosphere:9
Value for Money:8
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Scott M.

Scott M. ( 20s, Male, United Kingdom )

Having been here to celebrate NYE 2008 (which was a complete success) I can say with extreme confidence that you will not find a better pub around, certainly not in South West London. I have been here a number of times now with my girlfriend for dinner, and slowley started to bring friends and family along. The place is warm, very inviting and the staff friendly, but not overly so and welcome you with open arms. Food first then – the menu is not too big and serves classics such as Collar of Bacon and Pan Frid Seabass…the Barbury duck breast is exemplary aswell!! Aside from the dining room menu, there is a bar snack menu, a Saturday bruch menu and a Sunday menu, all consisting of seasonal produce cooked to a very high standard. The wine list is excellent value first and foremost, serving wine by the glass from as little as £2.95. The list is designed by Olly Smith – so no need to question that one! The only thing I would like to see more of is proper ales! The London Pride is superb, clear and very well looked after, but a few more options on the ale front would be nice. All in all, every experience I have had has been different, because of the people I have brought here, but equally as good. Hats off to Paul, Greg and the rest of the team, this place is a country mile above anywhere else – and I have been to many pubs and restaurants this side of the river. Bring on the summer when the rotisserie comes alive and the champagne starts to flow!

March 2009
Overall:9
Food and Drink:9
Service:8
Atmosphere:9
Value for Money:8
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