Stockpot (Old Compton Street)

We only had an hour or so to eat before a show so the Stockpot more than fitted the bill. Large choice on the menu at prices cheaper than our local cafe, service quick and food good, the highlight of the meal being husbands perfectly cooked rib eye steak. Two courses each and a bottle of very drinkable house red for £28, unbelievable value for Soho. Would highly recommend for speedy pre theatre meal.
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Yummymummy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Friday, June 27, 2008

I visited Stockpot to find out if the food and service is as good here as in their café in Wigmore Street. The staff are very attentive, pleasant and there is generally a good vibe, no bored waitstaff here.

The food service is quick with generous portions and I was tempted to try out their delicious puddings. I will save that for another day because I will be back, now I know that this place is here.

Finding a decent and reasonable place to eat is difficult in London. There are so many places around which are overpriced and don't offer you service with a smile.
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Teresa M
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, June 16, 2008

We visited The Stockpot last week on a whim one night as we were going to be in the Soho area and wanted a quick, reasonable meal.

The Stockpot did not disappoint! Prices were reasonable, and while the dining areas were rather cramped in terms of walking through the place, once seated, it was perfectly comfortable.

The menu was varied and sounded hearty. The waitstaff was brisk, efficient and accommodating; we ordered chicken escalope which arrived in short time. I did find the combination of tomato sauce and a side veg. of carrots to be a little strange, but not necessarily unpleasant. While its tomato sauce topping was extremely mild, the chicken was tender and flavorful, so it was a complementary match.

All in all - cheap and cheerful and a good match for anyone in Soho looking for reliable food on the quick without breaking the bank.
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Karyn - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, May 30, 2008

As tourists in London it is easy to fall into the trap of buying overpriced and over advertised food on the go.

I read in a budget guide to London that 'The Stock Pot' was really good and cheap!! My partner and I went there in the of hope for a wholesome meal after a big day of walking the streets sight seeing.

We were not diassapointed.....It was warm and friendly with great tasting food. To be able to have an entree of soup for 1.50 and dessert for the same plus a main of pasta for around 4 pound was unheard of to us. Absolutely fantastic!! The wine was quite reasonable too. We would definitely recomend it!
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Kelllie
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, May 17, 2008

Some of the best food in Soho at Bethnal Green prices. The omelettes are to die for, I defy Marco Pierre White to make one better. The house red wines are actually rather delicious at less than 3/4 quid a bottle and the very generous portions of freshly cooked main courses - my goodness, wonderful. I am actually going to tell people this is a bad restaurant, so as to keep the secret of it to our close group of friends and stop all the tables being taken! I wish I could put an 11 on all the points instead of a 10.

All hail Stockpot!
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Snailporridge
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Been here several times in the last few months, the food is very good on the whole its not always got the WOW factor but with the prices they charge you wouldn't expect top cuisine

However the staff are always friendly and helpful, the puddingd are always so good i alwys find it difficult to choose between them. Everyday they have a new changing menu that always keeps your tastebuds salavating

I think this place must be good as for a small restaurant to be going for fourty years plus then they MUST be doing something right
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Dan - View all reviews by this user
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Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Has everyone gone mad?

This is seriously some of the worst food that I've had for some time.

It all started well. Lured in from a freezing cold Soho by ridiculously low prices, we almost went wild with glee. Mains...at around the £4 mark? Puddings...at £1.60?

But this place proves the point that you mostly get what you pay for. The omelette was rubbery and unappetising. My boyfriend couldn't even finish his dinner. (Believe me, that is a first for him.) The fish was fine, but didn't taste as fresh as it could. The new potatoes were OK, but how wrong can you go with that? The House Salad was all right but failed to wow. The toppings were meagre, and there was no dressing to speak of. In short, everything tasted cheap. I really am not a food snob, but I personally would rather pay a little bit more and eat sustainable fish and free-range eggs that are not only less cruel on the animals, but also taste vastly better!

But don't knock it...if I was in dire need of food and relatively out of pocket, it's good to know that there's somewhere in central London that can give you some vitamins without bankrupting you in the process. It's just a shame that it compromises on the taste.

Puddings looked good though
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s - View all reviews by this user
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Food 2 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Monday, February 18, 2008

stockpot one of the most really good place to eat out in london the staff is great the barman and waitress are fantastic , and the food is delicious i can recomende to every one to try stockpot food
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george
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, December 06, 2007

Went there for lunch today with colleagues.

The waitress was attentive but we had to wait quite a long time for our dishes to arrive.

When they did finally arrive, they weren't impressive. The ham in the Pasta with Ham & Broccoli looked and tasted like ham out of a tin (Spam?). The other dishes we had were ok but not great.

If I went back, Id probably stick to the desserts which looked very reasonable.
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Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Excellent little restuarant. Good wholesome food at brilliant prices. House red is delicious!
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Sharon
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 10
Monday, September 11, 2006