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Grumbles, London,

Grumbles

4.6
4.6
1099 Reviews
£25 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,099 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grumbles in Pimlico is a charming neighborhood bistro that offers "delicious food," "friendly service," and a "lovely atmosphere." Celebrating over 60 years, it's a "neighborhood gem" with a "classic menu and good wine." Ideal for "relaxed dining," Grumbles remains a "favorite" for both locals and visitors alike.

1,099 Reviews
  1. Tony

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and all our friends rate Grumbles more highly than any other restaurant in the area for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, its simplicity, the quality of the food, speed of service, and attentiveness of the staff. We basically go hardly anywhere else. It is just a tiny bit off the beaten track, in Pimlico (Churton Street), but only 5 to 6 minutes walk from Victoria Station (straight up Wilton Street past Sainsburys, on into Denbigh Street, left at the lights and it's on your right) - so easy to get to, and well worth the effort. The staff retention rate is also most impressive - some have been there years, betokening a happy working atmosphere which transfers itself into the overall feel of the place. Tony Marshall

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  2. PaulC VIP

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and it has that wonderfully local feeling with a lively clientele. I remember it from when I lived in the area in the 90s so enjoyed the return visit even though the waitress waiting downstairs was brisk and quite frankly offputting in her cursory service 

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  3. Sophie

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal and experience as remembered from when I used to come here regularly for my liver and bacon fix :-)

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  4. SYLVIE VIP

    London15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had not been to Grumbles for many years, but found it unchanged. Good food, service and ambiance.

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  5. Richard VIP

    London10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us get together several times a year for lunch . And we always meet at Grumbles. Great atmosphere and comfort food. The bench seat booths are excellent for conversation - through the afternoon . The set lunch offers good choices and excellent value. And wide choice a la carte. Currently waiting for booking slots to go live for our next visit

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  6. Lina

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Grumbles and everything about it; great ambience, great food, great staff and never lets me down!!!

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  7. diane

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed A very warm welcome it was relaxed enjoyable , we felt at home

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  8. Ros

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    With BYO on Monday evening this makes restaurant eating more accessible

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  9. David

    London101 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliable local bistro with tasty dishes and excellent service as always.

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  10. Paul

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely traditional restaurant the good food and service

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Grumbles is rated 4.6 stars by 1099 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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35 Churton Street, London, SW1V 2LT

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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