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Goat Tavern Mayfair

RestaurantLondon

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(831 reviews)

Quick info

+44 20 7629 0966
3 Stafford St, London W1S 4RP, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 131 people

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About Goat Tavern Mayfair

A goat statue stands inside Goat Tavern Mayfair, a dark-wood pub on Stafford St in London's Mayfair, where an upstairs area gives drinkers a second space above the downstairs bar. This Greene King house pours pints including IPA and Guinness 0%, and the kitchen runs to 48 dishes across a traditional British range. Fish and chips is a recurring order, with King Prawns & Chorizo and Salt & Pepper Squid among the smaller plates, and a steak sandwich, mac 'n' cheese and a vegetarian chilli also on offer. Butternut squash soup comes in standard and vegan versions. The pub is small, and bar staff bring orders to the table. Dogs are welcome alongside their owners, and the doors open daily.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Menu & Prices

48 dishes · mains $1–18
  • King Prawns & Chorizo$7.95
  • Butternut Squash Soup$5.25
  • Vegan Butternut Squash Soup$5.25
  • Salt & Pepper Squid$6.25
  • Battered Halloumi$6.50
  • Chicken Sharer$15.95
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Reviews

4.3/5
831 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, cosy hidden mayfair pub, upstairs for afternoon drinks and steak sandwich and guinness 0%.

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469
4★
234
3★
88
2★
17
1★
23

Customer Review Summary

Fish and chips is what diners return to most, described as delicious with a portion size one reviewer called perfect, and named again by visitors who made it their last meal in London. Close behind is the staff, repeatedly called friendly and welcoming without any rehearsed feel, including one Saturday when a single barman ran the entire room, serving a dozen people while wiping down tables and staying chatty throughout. Other plates drawn out by name include the mac and cheese, judged not too heavy, a steak sandwich that hit the spot, and a vegetarian chilli. Drinkers mention a reasonable beer selection, a pint of IPA, and a Guinness 0% poured exactly right. Several describe the pub as small and cosy, tucked away from the shopping crowds, with a goat statue and dark, old-school character, and one notes popping upstairs for a work call while calling downstairs the place to be. The one grumble comes from a diner who found the chips a little dry inside and the sauce too acidic.

Featured reviews

  • MG Albert
    “Amazing food and atmosphere. Service is great and very attentive. The food is so yummy, they're doing a great job in the kitchen. Will be back soon”
  • Constantin-Cristian Popescu
    “Tucked just off the bustle of Berkeley Square, The Goat Tavern feels like one of those proper London spots you almost want to keep to yourself. I popped in on a grey afternoon and, honestly, it was just the ticket — that classic Greene King charm, a bit of old-school character with the cheeky goat statue watching over you. It’s got that cosy, slightly hidden vibe that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something a bit special rather than just another pub. Inside, it’s warm and lively without being over the top — proper London energy, people chatting away, a few pints flowing, nothing forced. I grabbed a drink upstairs and settled in, and it felt easy, like you could happily lose a couple of hours without noticing. The place has history in the walls, but it’s still very much alive — not stuck in the past, just doing things right. What really stood out though was the staff — absolutely lovely bunch. Friendly, quick with a smile, and genuinely welcoming without any of that rehearsed feel. You can tell they care about the place and the people coming in. All in all, a solid little gem in Mayfair — I’ll definitely be back for another cheeky pint.”
  • Brian Martin
    “Its a decent west end pub. Small and cosy. Reasonable selection of beer.”
  • Ece Temirodaman
    “It is a classic pub/restaurant with a great ambiente, the Location is nearby the old bond street. The food was very delicious, we had fish and chips and the size was perfect. I would recommend The Goat Tavern all the time.”
  • Bharath Kohli
    “Absolutely love this pub and great service by barman gopi definitely will come here again”

Hours

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Highlights

“Bustling, cozy local with dark wood decor, real ales and traditional British pub food.”

  • Has great beer selection
  • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Paid street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dogs allowed
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Serves alcohol
  • Casual
  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
  • Has dancing
Offerings· 5
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves food
  • Has free water refills
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Popular for· 1
  • Good for solo dining
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy
Crowd· 3
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space
Dining options· 1
  • Has seating
Highlights· 2
  • Has great beer selection
  • Good for watching sport
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Accessibility· 1
  • Does not have assistive hearing loop

Location

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Goat Tavern Mayfair
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    0.1 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids

    fish and chips, sports on tv screens, cask beer selection

  • 0.2 mi£10–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating

    spacious indoor seating, outdoor seating area, craft beers on tap

  • 0.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWi-Fi

    sunday roast, fish and chips, draft beer

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