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Name: Brunswick House Cafe
Address: 30 Wandsworth Road, London, United Kingdom, SW8 2LG
Telephone: 020 7720 2926
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

Brunswick House Cafe

4.1

486 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

Top Tags:

Delicious Food, Beautiful Room, Interesting Wine, Engaging Service

A resplendent informal restaurant & cocktail bar, set in the crumbling grandeur of a Georgian town house, built for the Duke of Brunswick in 1758.

Our cooking is all based around exceptional British produce, sourced from small producers, farmers and fishermen throughout the isles.

Our wine list offers a diverse selection from the rustic to the refined, the familiar to the undiscovered.

We also have many fabulous rooms available for private events of all sizes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British, Modern European, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
020 7720 2926
Website
http://www.brunswickhouse.london/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jack Cashmore

Location
30 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LG
Neighborhood
Vauxhall
Cross street
Nine Elms Lane
Parking details
Private & free parking for Brunswick House patrons by day.
Public transit
Vauxhall tube and bus station.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Salami, Toscano£4.00
Delica Pumpkin, Pear, Black Radish, Nasturtium£6.40
Squid ''Noodles'', Ink Bolognaise, Bottarga£8.20
Mackerel, Rhubarb, Kohlrabi, Dill£8.40
Burrata, Pistachio Dukkah, Early Harvest Olive Oil£9.20
Raw Venison, Jerusalem Artichoke, Pecorino in Fossa, Cumin£8.60
Heritage Carrot, Chickpea, Hazelnut, Sunflower Seed£14.20
Pollock, Sea Kale, Winter Tomato, Fennel£17.20
Sea Bream, Cracked Rice & Barley, Dulse, Preserved Lemon£16.80
Swaledale Lamb, Tokyo Turnip, Labneh, Harissa£18.40
Slow Roast Ox Cheek, Yeasted Parsnip, Beer Pickled Onions£16.80
Roast Pink Fir Potatoes£4.00
Hispi Cabbage£4.00
Italian Bitter Leaves£4.00

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Quiet

486 Reviews

TE
TonyE
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, good service, very interesting menu. What's not to like. That's why I keep coming back
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Williams1982
London
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great food and lovely atmosphere for a mid-week dinner
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Casbahdarling
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
A little oasis in the middle of an area which is seeing rapid change. Lovely atmosphere, food and staff. Just as nice for a long, unhurried lunch as it is in the evening. Not cheap but so worth it…
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GKennedy
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
Went for the Sunday lunch on my girlfriends birthday. The food was delightful, and very reasonably priced. It can get a little noisy at times, but it's part of the charm. On Sunday's the Columbia Street flower market is there which is nice to walk through, although very busy
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yummy
London
391 reviews
vip
4.0
391 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience4
great meal delicious artichoke soup and fish main course. Bread delicious all in all a great experience as usual.
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JanetT
Kent
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
We arrived early so thought we would have a drink at the lively bar. To our surprise the barman not only had sherry but gave us his thoughts on it making a comeback ! We lovely the theatrical quirky atmosphere of the place. The staff were attentive, the food delicious so we are pleased that we had booked it. A fun experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely staff and atmosphere. Loved that there were regulars there. Food was delicious and maybe that is why perhaps we would have liked larger portions.
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dolphin8
London
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunswick House never fails to delight: the service, the menu and the surroundings are very special and our visitors to London find the experience of dining there "awesome"!
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Juicywingnut
London
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to Brunswick House many times but it just gets better and better. The rather abstract service of yesteryear has gone, the food is seasonal and exceptional and, considering the ingredients, it is good value. Our meal was the best yet with friendly, informed service in a most convivial atmosphere. Highly recommended!
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vivie
London
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2018
overall3food5service2ambience4
Had lunch here with 3 friends with whom I lunch on a regular basis. Venue is striking with unusual decor and easily accessible by public transport Food was excellent and a bit different but service was slowish and haphazard. Soup was delicious but not hot enough. The 2 waiters were friendly and smiley but it felt as though they had not been trained properly. A wrong order resulted in having to wait for some vegetables. Food and drinks were placed on the edge of the table rather than individually served,. No great complaint and would go again and recommend the venue to others but service needs to sharpen up. We paid the additional service charge but felt slightly cheated.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great food with unusual combinations. Attentive staff who carefully explained menu. Not cheap but food excellent. Nearly £100 for two people having two courses including service charge because of extremely expensive wine (we went for least expensive).
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Even though they were busy with Chrismas parties, supremely nice, confident and competent service. (Every member of staff knew all about the food.) Food excellent, imaginative modern British and not overwhelmingly heavy.
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Sbear
London
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Quirky bar with good atmosphere but pricey for the location. Although there is nothing else around
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Gerry
London
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2017
overall3food2service3ambience4
Service was very good, attentive and prompt. I found the food very expensive and very small portions for the main course, you have to order sides. Wine is also expensive.
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jdaw
London
58 reviews
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2017
overall4food3service3ambience3
Tough beef (rare isn’t the same as having to hack at it and chew forcefully) and had to request steak knife! Beef was given more cooking time after I was asked if it was ok. Really good stonebass though. Great sorbet (ginger and pear). Tiny starter but tasty.
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LizzieO
Birmingham
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great decor so you dont get bored...lots to look at. Down to earth friendly staff. Good sommelier. Food not in massive portions but well priced and tasty. Our bavette steak was a little too raw for our taste but otherwise everything else perfect.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2017
overall3food2service2ambience2
Chose Brunswick House for an annual family lunch, having had a number of truly exceptional experiences there in the past. Tuesday, restaurant was empty, but the food was simply not as memorable as I recall: an old spot terrine was really disappointing: fridge-cold and cake like; celeriac soup was 'OK' and the squid 'well, squid'... Main courses found the old spot (I think shoulder) 'nothing special'; sea bream with quinoa was delicious but not alchemical; and the leaves and salads just OK. However the roast cornish potatoes were exceptional - a flash of vivid flavour and flair applied to an ordinary vegetable - exactly what I recall from previous visits. Our choice of wine was perhaps unfortunate - a flint-dry Chablis, hard as nails, which also took the price up a bit; whereas their house white is absolutely delicious. Puds were OK, and my cheese excellent and correctly room temperature. So a tad disappointed - on this visit, lunchtime's not the place at its best.
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JBbb
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2017
overall1food3service1ambience1
Looks great from the outside and online, but weird vibe on entry. The front of house started complaining about OpenTable and how they were trying to get rid of it, then sat us in the empty dining room and gave us a lunch menu. After asking for a brunch menu we were told it had stopped, which was odd as in the bar area people were just being served with brunch items. We paid for our bread and left. Just and odd feel, and empty not because of OpenTable but because they don't do all day brunch on a Sunday in London!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience4
An eccentric little gem in Vauxhall, tucked away between a busy road and the residential blocks
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience3
Awesome building and great decor. Food delicious and service was great as friendly but also not over the top so left you enjoy the space and intimacy of the setting. Highly recommend for special occasions and for any wine aficionados!
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ANCO
London
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2017
overall2food2service2ambience3
THE PORTIONS ARE REALLY TOO SMALL. THE STARTER WAS TOO SALTY (I HAD SQUID) IMAGINATIVE COOKING, BUT NOW IT HAS BECOME TOO EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT YOU GET. I USED TO BE A REGULAR VISITOR, BUT WILL NEED TO LOOK ELSEWHERE. THIS IS A PITY BECAUSE I REALLY LIKE THE PLACE. BIG ADVANTAGE IS THAT IT IS NOT TOO NOISY!
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Rusty
London
103 reviews
vip
4.0
103 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
Enjoyable evening at this unusual venue. Food was very good though and unusual, worth a visit for that alone. Had the pork for main which was delicious and fig ice cream yummy. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. In the same room as the bar and only thing I thought could be better was furnishing and lights which were a bit bright for my liking. You can purchase the chandeliers and mirrors on display which was unusual and quirky Enjoyable night.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience5
Interesting place, with lots of light fittings and an eclectic mix of lights and pots! We liked it, but would criticise two things. My gin based cocktail was small, uninteresting and expensive. Secondly, my starter didn't have the beetroot stated on the menu. When I queried this, the waitress said the menu had changed a bit. That's not acceptable. I didn't actually get what I'd ordered. She didn't come back to me with a full explanation. The food is tasty, interesting, but expensive and portions are small. Overall, a pleasant experience, but they could do better.
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MHBW
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Such a great find! Unusual place, unsual food, unusual armosphere. We loved it. The only thing was that it took quite long to get the food - we did not mind that much, the staff was very friendly. We will come back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly beautiful Venue. The food was superb , arrived quickly and tasted delicious. The atmosphere was friendly and we were far enough to feel like we were not interfering with other diners and vice Versa. The cocktails were refreshing and well priced- I could’ve drunk them all night they were that good! The food portions were perfect as was taste and texture. The timings between the courses were well timed. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, warm and professional and when asked for recommendations was honest and did not go for the hard sell! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the whole dining experience and look forward to coming back soon!
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MargyC
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
It’s an easy place to overlook due to it’s odd location on a very busy major junction but glad I came across it. Food is good, small (ish) portions and a little pricey but delicious. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The restaurant itself is quirky; a faded grandeur (deliberate) and I loved the fact it still felt cosy even though it’s very spacious. Would recommend
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Brendon
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had a lovely evening meal with my wife here in early October 2017. We each had pre-dinner cocktail at the bar before seating in the funky dining area, which has dozens of different chandeliers and light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. The meal was fantastic as well with great recommendations from the staff. We really enjoyed our meal here and would easily recommend it to any of our friends travelling through London. Was easily accessible via the Tube as well.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2017
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food delicious, service a little slow, but on the whole a great experience. It was lovely for our anniversary dinner.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2017
overall3food2service2ambience3
I found this Restaurant on a London's top 50 list . I thought this might have been good seeing as it was a list with some top recommended restaurants. Upon entering the Restaurant it felt cold and unwelcoming. The waiter seemed too eager for us to order and choose what we wanted to eat and drink. I mentioned to him please could you give us some more time to decide, but he just told me abruptly that we need to order now otherwise we would have to wait for our food. Upon receiving my starter it was nothing what it sounded like on the menu. It stated that it was a Venison ragu with noodles. It came cold and with dry tagliatelle, not noodles. When I was trying to ask the waiter about the wines he couldn't really tell me anything that would fit with our food, so I ended up ordering a bottle of sparkling wine to make it easier. overall I was very disappointing experience
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I just loved everything about the Brunswick: the setting which was both beautiful and relaxed, the friendly and witty waiters and waitresses and the delicious and original food. We had a great evening and will be back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly service, quirky atmosphere and delicious food. Nice to have a short menu and freshly prepared dishes. Though the way the menu items are described is somewhat puzzling- e.g. The venison dish mentioned 'trotter' but that turned out to be an ingredient for the jus - no actual foot on the plate! Waiter gave a very enthusiastic explanation of all the dishes - be sure to ask!!
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HeatherL
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
This was my second visit to Brunswick House, the menu looks quite unusual but everything is so tasty. The food is really excellent and it's one of the best restaurants that I've ever been too. The portions are fairly small but this wasn't an issue. I would highly recommend!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can't fault this place. Brilliant every time. Delicious.
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ChrisC
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant... a hidden gem in an offbeat location
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FeliXy
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
An Original eatery in these magnolia coloured times. Quirky, good food, great staff and a truly unique setting. THANK YOU FOR A MEMORABLE NIGHT
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NicolaC
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was recommended to me and it totally lived up to expectations. The food was sublime, the service attentive without being over the top and the ambience was unique. We were all very impressed and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you.
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MGlas
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cosy, stunning seasonal food, thoughtful wine list
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DianaL
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience3
The food was exciting, although my venison was cold since I felt the kitchen was getting the timing wrong.
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Emma
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
Not the best for brunch as not much of an atmosphere but very fancy food and and very pleasant staff
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DavidB
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food just never disappoints and how the flavours are put together is genius. The staff are just as amazing, they know the dishes so can discuss them. Favourite place by far!
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30 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LG

Additional information

Cross street
Nine Elms Lane
Neighborhood
Vauxhall
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 9:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Cuisines
British, Modern European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private & free parking for Brunswick House patrons by day.
Public transit
Vauxhall tube and bus station.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jack Cashmore
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brunswickhouse.london/
Phone number
020 7720 2926

Brunswick House Cafe

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Menu

Apéritif

Citroen Vodka & Chinotto£5.00

Cocktail

El Presidente£10.00

Main

Salami, Toscano£4.00

Delica Pumpkin, Pear, Black Radish, Nasturtium£6.40

Squid ''Noodles'', Ink Bolognaise, Bottarga£8.20

Mackerel, Rhubarb, Kohlrabi, Dill£8.40

Burrata, Pistachio Dukkah, Early Harvest Olive Oil£9.20

Raw Venison, Jerusalem Artichoke, Pecorino in Fossa, Cumin£8.60

Heritage Carrot, Chickpea, Hazelnut, Sunflower Seed£14.20

Pollock, Sea Kale, Winter Tomato, Fennel£17.20

Sea Bream, Cracked Rice & Barley, Dulse, Preserved Lemon£16.80

Swaledale Lamb, Tokyo Turnip, Labneh, Harissa£18.40

Slow Roast Ox Cheek, Yeasted Parsnip, Beer Pickled Onions£16.80

Roast Pink Fir Potatoes£4.00

Hispi Cabbage£4.00

Italian Bitter Leaves£4.00

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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