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The Surprise Chelsea, London, Greater London

The Surprise Chelsea

4.7
4.7
581 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 7:00 PM.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Surprise is a beautiful gastro-pub tucked away in the heart of Chelsea. A hidden gem just a stone's throw from The River Thames, Battersea Park and the famous King's Road serving expertly prepared fresh, seasonal and local produce alongside a superb range of cask ales, a world class wine list and delicious cocktails!
Our famous Hamilton Room is available to book for private dining, drinks receptions and also as a meeting room, please get in touch to find our more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3837 4600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ondrej Hula
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    Christchurch Terrace
  • Parking details
    There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • An Evening of Rare Books with Oliver Bayliss

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 18, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Join Oliver Bayliss of Bayliss Rare Books for an engaging talk on the art of collecting rare books. With years of experience uncovering literary treasures, Oliver will share insights into what makes a book rare, the thrill of discovery, and stories from his hunts for the most elusive of texts. Oliver will also be bringing a number of first editions from his shelves to share with us. As a noted dealer Oliver has curated full collections for clients, helped to design libraries, sourced some of the hardest to find works on the planet and travelled far and wide for elusive first editions. Including highly sought-after classics such as signed Harry potter first editions, and the full James Bond collection.
    An Evening of Rare Books with Oliver Bayliss Photo
  • Curraghmore Whiskey Evening

    £50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 26, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    An evening of guided tastings of select Curraghmore whiskeys & expert insights into the heritage and craftsmanship behind each expression coupled with a curated menu of canapés, designed to complement the rich aromas and flavours of the whiskey. Join Richard de la Poer Beresford, the Earl of Tyrone, for an exclusive event and an opportunity for whiskey enthusiasts and collectors to deepen their appreciation for fine Irish whiskey in a historic yet modern setting. the much-anticipated Curraghmore Single Estate Pot Still Whiskey, crafted with oats and barley grown on the Curraghmore Estate in Waterford, Ireland. Guests will also enjoy exclusive tastings from each of the individual casks used in creating this special release.
    Curraghmore Whiskey Evening Photo

What 581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South West London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Surprise Chelsea offers a "warm welcome" with "attentive and knowledgeable" staff, complemented by a "surprisingly extensive menu." Enjoy "delicious food," including standout options like "best fish and chips in town" and "perfect Sunday roast." The ambience is "lovely," featuring a "beautifully decorated" dining space and "friendly service," making it a "favourite pub in London."
581 Reviews
  1. sarah

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a delicious meal last night at The Surprise. The food was really good, the service was excellent and the pub itself was lovely! Would go back!

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  2. Simona

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience in Buzzy pub. Amazing hosting and really felt looked after.

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  3. Melinda

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and caring management and staff. Upstairs dining room charmingly British. Good food overall. Menu a bit too standard — could have been a bit more interesting and varied (ie, no fish; except with risotto or typical dish & chips). Will go back

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  4. jeff

    London

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely welcome, great food and a very enjoyable birthday catch up with an old friend in a peaceful atmosphere.

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  5. Elizabeth

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food with beautiful presentation and great service.

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  6. Mark

    VIP

    London

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , service and atmosphere. Highly recommended. Wine list excellent. And recommend Otter Ale

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  7. Alison

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous pub - one of my favourites - always delivers!

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  8. nick

    VIP

    London

    36 reviews

    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I had heard good reviews but didn’t enjoy lunch and won’t go back. It’s a small area and some tables are really crammed in so it can feel claustrophobic. Also means that noise is overbearing. It just wasn’t my kind of environment. Food was good though.

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  9. Juliet

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Love this pub but I guess too many people do as it is absolutely packed and pretty uncomfortable as a result - the food and restaurant are good though

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  10. Colin

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfamiliar with this corner of London I decided to book this based on little more than the name and a photo online. It was the best decision. The welcome was warm and the staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The surprisingly extensive menu was augmented by specials of both starter and main. The food was delicious. There is a good wine list and the cocktails were lovely. (Had the sage martini; dry and savoury.)

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FAQs

The Surprise Chelsea is rated 4.7 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 7:00 PM.
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Surprise Chelsea

6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London SW3 4AJ

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Christchurch Terrace
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ondrej Hula
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3837 4600
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!
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