The Wells

A great place for a long lunch.

They really know how to roast meat here. Good, hearty grub, well cooked.

A nice, relaxed atmosphere. Don't go here for prissy fine dining though - more likely to encounter people in (new, Hunter) wellies than Manolos.

It's pricey - but this Hampstead after all.

The staff are friendly and capable. The bar is well stocked.

Knock yourself out.
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Kwev
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Nothing special - I am not a local and came all the way from West London to enjoy this supremely rated establishment. However it was not worth the travel, there are plenty of places like this all over London. Pubs who fancy to be restaurants and are not quite sure which direction to take. The food is well executed but not inexpensive. The only really let down is the staff, there is no warmth, no feeling of being special. Another one of the places where you go, eat and leave and are not going back to, unless you live nearby and have no other real options. Leave it to the locals and enjoy London where staff is glad to have you as their customers.
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MF
2 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 1
Sunday, January 08, 2012

I've eaten here several dozen times in the past 4 years and always come back for more. Yes it is overrun with barking, yelping dogs (which should be thrown out) and yes it has too many kids some of which are not fit for being in public dining places, but the food at this place has been consistently solid for years.

The service is caring and warm. It isn't overbearing, but it is modern attentive and practical. Some of the wait staff have been there for years. That says something about the place.

The owners of this place are doing a great job and I sincerely hope they don't change a thing about this place. The dishes are a delight to my senses.
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Roland Hartwig - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, April 17, 2011