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About Bag O'Nails
Bag O'Nails is a pub and restaurant on Buckingham Palace Rd in London, with a long bar, stripped floors, an upstairs dining room and pavement tables outside. Orders are placed at the bar, and beer and cider run on tap alongside a menu of 62 dishes. King prawns and chorizo, salt and pepper squid, and a chicken sharer sit among the options, with fish and chips a recurring order. Seating is available both downstairs and upstairs, the latter giving a view of the street. Dogs are welcome throughout, and free Wi-Fi is available for anyone settling in. The pub opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Its position places it close to Buckingham Palace and near the Victoria Palace Theatre, making it a convenient stop before or after a show.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingDifficult to find a space
- AccessibilityDoes not have assistive hearing loop
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
62 dishes · mains £5–18- KING PRAWNS & CHORIZO£7.50
- BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP£4.95
- VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP£4.95
- SALT & PEPPER SQUID£5.95
- BATTERED HALLOUMI£6.25
- CHICKEN SHARER£15.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, dirty washrooms, beer and cider selection and cheeseburger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, dirty washrooms, beer and cider selection and cheeseburger.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draws the most consistent praise, described repeatedly as crispy and golden, with several diners also singling out the beer selection and one mentioning a cheeseburger and a crab pot starter. Most reviewers describe the staff as warm and friendly, and the atmosphere as a classic, characterful London pub, though this is not universal: multiple accounts describe minimal, unfriendly, or rude service, including tables left uncleared and one diner who called an encounter with the owner aggressive and unprofessional. Toilets draw a recurring complaint, with two separate reviewers describing the women's washroom as dirty and smelling badly enough that one skipped ordering food entirely. A couple of visitors also found the food quality inconsistent, attributing it to being understaffed at the time. One reviewer suggests booking ahead for peak lunch times, having watched the pub fill up entirely between an 11:30am arrival and departure.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draws the most consistent praise, described repeatedly as crispy and golden, with several diners also singling out the beer selection and one mentioning a cheeseburger and a crab pot starter. Most reviewers describe the staff as warm and friendly, and the atmosphere as a classic, characterful London pub, though this is not universal: multiple accounts describe minimal, unfriendly, or rude service, including tables left uncleared and one diner who called an encounter with the owner aggressive and unprofessional. Toilets draw a recurring complaint, with two separate reviewers describing the women's washroom as dirty and smelling badly enough that one skipped ordering food entirely. A couple of visitors also found the food quality inconsistent, attributing it to being understaffed at the time. One reviewer suggests booking ahead for peak lunch times, having watched the pub fill up entirely between an 11:30am arrival and departure.
Featured reviews
- Max G
“My husband and I went back here for a visit after a while to enjoy a couple of drinks. Mira behind the bar was very friendly, welcoming, and look after us. Great Pub.”
- Baylee Adams
“This was such a fun pub!! The food was so good, really hit the spot during a rainy visit in London. The atmosphere doesn't get more picturesque than this place. A total classic London pub (at least, what I picture as a tourist) The staff was very friendly and if we're ever in London again, this place will be on the list of must-go-to pubs! We arrived at 11:30am for lunch and it was empty, however by the time we left, it was full. Highly recommend a reservation for peak meal times.”
- ZENG PhotoArt
“I just happened to be passing by and came in for a beer. I found that although the pub was busy and had a constant stream of customers, I could still find a quiet corner to quietly, comfortably, and slowly savor a good beer.”
- Clement Chakki
“What great service. We ordered a shared plate which had enough tastey food for three. The staff were really friendly and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome”
- Joe Anthony M
“Great drinks, great place and absolutely loved their Scotch Eggs”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional pub with long bar, stripped floors, upstairs dining room and pavement tables.”
- Has great beer selection
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Serves spirits
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Has great beer selection
- Accessibility· 1
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
Location
Bars near Bag O'Nails
- Plumbers Arms4.27300.2 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kidsWi-Fi
duck hash, steak pie, lucan pale ale
- The Victoria4.21,7400.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
sunday roast, burgers, cod and chips
- Wetherspoons3.85,5340.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
full english breakfast, katsu curry, cask ales
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag O'NailsReservations · Good for kids | 4.22,792 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, dirty washrooms, beer and cider selection |
| Plumbers ArmsReservations · Good for kids · Wi-Fi | 4.2730 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | duck hash, steak pie, lucan pale ale |
| The VictoriaReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.21,740 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, burgers, cod and chips |
| WetherspoonsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.85,534 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, katsu curry, cask ales |
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