
Bag O'Nails
Quick info
About Bag O'Nails
Bag O'Nails is a pub and restaurant on Buckingham Palace Road in London with a long bar, stripped floors, an upstairs dining room and pavement tables for outdoor dining. The menu runs to 62 dishes, including fish and chips, steak and kidney pie and Scotch egg, with beer on tap. Orders are placed at the bar, and reservations are recommended. The room uses shared tables when busy, and dogs are welcome. Free Wi-Fi is available for visitors. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingDifficult to find a space
- AccessibilityDoes not have assistive hearing loop
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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, duck hash, banana cocktail and scotch egg.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, duck hash, banana cocktail and scotch egg.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most frequently single out the fish and chips for its crispy, non-greasy batter and tender fish, often paired with mushy peas or Guinness gravy. Close behind are the duck hash and the burger, both praised as unique and satisfying, while the banana cocktail and Scotch egg earn repeated mentions for their quality. Several describe a warm, classic pub atmosphere with friendly staff who go out of their way to welcome guests, and many note the good beer selection. One reviewer reports a stark contrast, citing minimal and rude service, uncleared tables, and dirty toilets that marred an otherwise enjoyable meal. Several suggest booking ahead for peak times.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most frequently single out the fish and chips for its crispy, non-greasy batter and tender fish, often paired with mushy peas or Guinness gravy. Close behind are the duck hash and the burger, both praised as unique and satisfying, while the banana cocktail and Scotch egg earn repeated mentions for their quality. Several describe a warm, classic pub atmosphere with friendly staff who go out of their way to welcome guests, and many note the good beer selection. One reviewer reports a stark contrast, citing minimal and rude service, uncleared tables, and dirty toilets that marred an otherwise enjoyable meal. Several suggest booking ahead for peak times.
Featured reviews
- 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”
- David Nagel-Nunez
“Great place overall! We enjoyed the food, and it was a regular pub atmosphere where you order at the bar. The banana cocktail that I got was very good! And I got the duck hash, which was unique and tasty.”
- Louise Gerdes
“Wau 😍 This amazing, authentic British Pub, The Bag O'Nails, is everything an excellent pub is- outstanding selection of food and beverages, staff are very helpful and friendly and the atmosphere here is very positive, welcoming, relaxing and all the way through very enjoyable. We enjoyed delicious fish and chips and the most delicious burger 🍔 😋 when we came to visit yesterday on the Bank Holiday. We really enjoyed spending our Bank Holiday Monday 4th of May 2026 here at this amazing Pub The Bag O'Nails. Yours Sincerely, Louise Gerdes Professional online advertisements 💯💫”
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
How Bag O'Nails compares to nearby bars
- Bag O'Nails · This shop4.22,792 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: fish and chips, duck hash, banana cocktail
- Red Lion4.4928 reviews2.9 mi
Mentioned in reviews: steak and ale pie, crispy squid, crispy smashed potatoes
- 344 reviews3.4 mi
Mentioned in reviews: free pool, cocktails, mini-golf
- 807 reviews5.7 mi
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Bag O'Nails This shop | Red Lion | Shoreditch Balls | The Tapestry Tapas Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2(2,792) | 4.4(928) | 4.3(344) | 4.7(807) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–30 | £10–20 | £20–30 |
| Distance | — | 2.9 mi | 3.4 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Open today |
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