Maggie Jones's

I love this place, go here almost weekly with my partners parents. The service is alway great, the food is simple, but never anything other than brilliant and you just can't beat the atmosphere!!

It a touch expensive, but mine and my partners family love it!!

Oyster mushroom rocket salad, steak and mango casserole, lemon sorbet and a a lot of the house red!! Alway a winner!!!
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Josh - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

I cannot believe some of these positive reviews. This place is overpriced rubbish. The decor and staff are ok but the food is terrible and hugely overpriced. There are now so many restaurants in London where the chef makes an effort and the food reflects this. Maggie Jones's serves poor school favourites at Michelin prices. Tinned peas anybody!!! If you want to pay £80 per head go somewhere decent not to this clip joint.
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Food 1 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 0
Sunday, November 01, 2009

I have visited this place on three occations and have always been treated really well,the last time was two nights ago ,it was great as i had three great friends with me ,The service was great the food was quick and very tasty ,and the sweets were great as for value for money ,i fought it was really good value and am infact just about to book a friends birthday party there for next week ,so that says it all ,to me great place ,and will keep going ,
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graham simpson - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, October 10, 2009

Really poor meal and for 84 pounds (two main courses, a pudding and bottle of wine)! My pork chop had stale pork scratchings over the top, the chop itself was dry with lots and lots of fatty bits and the saute potatoes were stale too. Pork was 20 quid and the potatoes another 4. My partner's lamb was so fatty there was hardly any lamb. The custard on the bread and butter pudding was synthetic tasting and very like birds eye. I think they have the dark, candlelit atmosphere to cover a multitude of sins. Service was good but that is all I can say for the place. I can live with overpriced if the food is adequate to good but this was very very poor food and when you consider what they are charging, I will definitely not be returning.
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Tina
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Food 0 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 0
Saturday, August 08, 2009

I thought the food expensive for what it was. My wife ordered a rocket, parmesan and mushroom salad starter which was hot, and not nice. I had steak and kidney pudding and wife had chicken pie, both nice but £15 each? The bill came to £80 for what was basically pub food. (2 starters, 2 mains, bottle of wine).
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steve jones
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Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Monday, August 03, 2009

I have visited this place many times and on two occasions have booked the huge table on the first floor for celebrations with close relatives and friends (perfect setting). All concerned have left having had a great evening and I know they have raved about it to others afterwards.

The food is traditional English fare (typical comfort food) and I have to say having ordered varying things on the menu I have never been disappointed with the quality or quantity. Everything is fresh and the vegetables are really tasty (plenty too which puts many London restaurants to shame). The house wine is served in magnum bottles and you pay for what you use - again something rare in London, it's also very nice stuff too. Everyone leaves feeling very well fed and watered. I have read some comments on this website suggesting this place is a tourist trap - far from it. It really is a very nice place to spend an evening either as a couple in a cosy corner or with a large group, I have experience of both and whilst I consider the big table to be the best in London it is always a joy to go as a couple or in any numbers.

My review would not be complete without mentioning the staff at Maggie Jones's. They are professional, friendly, hard working and totally willing to accommodate. The service is excellent. Christine the manager is just lovely and always has a smile, she also has the place running spot on.

During my last visit (my birthday) Christine and the waiters Augusto and Fabrizio were fantastic and considering they were dealing with a large group and other diners too I could not fail to be impressed with them, especially as it was a busy night.

Huge thanks to Christine and the boys and everyone else at MJ's - I think we will be back.
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Mikey B
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Love this restaurant. Possibly our favourite restaurant in London. As soon as we walk in - we feel relaxed. The rooms are warm and cosy - and no matter how busy this place gets - you always feel quite secluded due to the lighting, table sizes, and if lucky enough - the booths.

Service is very relaxed - but great. The prices dictate it would be a stuffy stuck up restaurant with over-bearing staff. It's the opposite. They are super efficient - are always on hand - but never noticeable or in the way.

Food is great - the best posh traditional pub grub you can get. Suggest the stuffed shoulder of pork. Outstanding. When venison is on the special board - order it - but suggest keep the sauce on the side (wasn't a big fan of it)

Wine - we always demolish a Magnum of the hosue red. You only pay for what you drink - but hey we see it as a challenge.

Desserts - again traditional and great. The portions and wine take up a lot of room - so suggest sharing.

Give it a go!
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Duncan - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Great decor, really warming and cosy place for when winter starts to set in. I had an excellent lamb pie with great side orders of spinach and cauliflower cheese. A nice hearty meal, friendly service - with a little too much salt.

Reccommend this place as autumn kicks in.
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Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 5
Friday, September 12, 2008

Went to this place last night after a recommendation. Seemed very good to me, though not perfect. The look is very rustic and wintery - dark, with candles to make it look pretty romantic. Wooden furniture and floor, with random farming stuff on the walls. The little booths are nice, so I liked the atmosphere.

Starters were good, with healthy portions. Pate was good quality, while the artichoke was also good. The steak I had for the main was pretty high quality, though perhaps a little overcooked for the medium rare that I ordered. Good sauce and accompaniments of green beans and peas though.

Desserts weren't great though. Fairly bland chocolate pot and a slightly plasticky treacle tart. Might try the apple pie next time though. Service was a little surly, though pretty attentive.

Overall, it seems a little expensive for what it is, but I liked it, so will go back.
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Stephen H - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Maggie Jones's offers an English flavour on the menu.

It's dark, so be warned, you may need a torch or candle to read the menu.

The food was pretty good;as described by the menu.

However, watch out for the house wine. It is served in an unlabelled bottle and the waiter seemed a little perplexed as to its origins. The bottle is no less than 1.5 litres and you either buy the whole bottle or have it by the glass. The wine did not seem to have the usual alcoholic affect and did taste somewhat watery........
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Food 6 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Friday, May 23, 2008