The Thomas Cubitt

Held an event here last night and must recommend it. Very adaptable (we arrived early and held a quiz there) and the staff are very attentive and friendly. The ambience is good, rooms light and airy and the food is first rate and beautifully presented. I can't wait to visit again!
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Diana Thompson
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, June 17, 2011

Finally it had arrived, the weekend of the joint Wonderstuff/Levellers gig at the Brixton academy. These don't come up every day and some effort had gone into planning a good boys day out around an evening of indie fiddle! I had sucessfully seen off my lovely wife and baby G who were heading back to the inlaws so big Matt and I had an afternoon's drinking planned. The Oxford boys were due to meet us at Victoria at 4 so after a quick pint in the ever excellent "Churchill Arms" we headed over to that area for a late lunch. Now Victoria is a tricky area, it does have some very nice places nearby like my absolute favourite "La Poule au Pot" but there are also a fair few places whose aim is to part an unsuspecting tourists from their money. As we were planning an evening jumping around we needed something substantial but relatively quick. The pubs around Victoria are not the best but that goes for the pubs near any London mainline station. However I then remembered my lovely wife had recommended the "Thomas Cubitt".

After a bit of aimless wandering we found it and were surprised to see it still pretty full at 3PM on a Saturday. Mind you I can see why it is bright airy and inviting. There is some seating outside but the large glass front makes the inside very light as well. My heart did sink a little on entering as it was very busy with a well heeled crowd. However the manager quickly introduced himself and found us a table at the back without delay. we perused the menu which is very much upmarket gastro. A lot of people seemed to be enjoying the seafood platter. We kept it simple and went for the burger which came with cheese and bacon washed sown with a nice pint of Adnans.

Now sat at our nice wood table with proper serviettes I was a bit worried that we might have a wait for a food and I had seen other people burgers which looked on the small side. However as soon as we finished our first pint the food turned up. The burger was indeed small but appeared to have a tardis like properties. It was actually very substantial and filling served along with some very nice hand cut chips. Big Matt and I really enjoyed and along with a second pint it set us up nicely for our long evening ahead. The place was busy but the service was really professional, our waitress was new but got everything spot on. It was really nice to see somewhere so busy getting it right. It wasn't the cheapest burger around but it was very nice and eating in a grown up gastro pub is a very nice way to spend a sunny afternoon. I will certainly be back again to try more of the menu and to linger a little longer.
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david ginsberg - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, March 28, 2011

Simply - this is a great place. I organised a surprise 30th Birthday dinner for my wife in one of the upstairs private rooms. The staff could not have been more helpful. They were attentive, informative and hard working and above all they served a table of 14 efficiently and easily. Above all, the food was excellent and everyone commented on its quality and good value.

I would highly recommend the Thomas Cubitt and will be returning very soon.
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Jon Ogle
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 07, 2011

Went here with my friend for lunch. Quite quality food and subsequently pricy.
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Sunny - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A brilliant evening on a Sunday when road works were not a problem. Good attentive staff, wonderful rabbit and a fine souffle, followed by good desserts and a White Burgundy. Staff were friendly without imposing. Will return!
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Malcolm Hockaday
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, August 23, 2010

Good food and wine to match! Always buzzy and not prententious.
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Elaine Lawrie
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

We enjoyed a delightful dinner on Valentine's Day without the pink champagne and gimmicky menus that many restaurants impose. The food was top notch gastro pub: a fine duck terrine, spectacular salad with ham, pomegranate and chestnuts, a perfect ribeye, and an acceptable roast beef - all reasonably priced. The wine list is balanced. The service was a bit chaotic but very pleasant. The staff are a very likeable group. There is a good bonhomie about the place. We will come back again and recommend it.
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8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, February 14, 2010

Perfectly adequate for a cup of tea and a coffee in the afternoon, and it was busy and seemingly cheerfully so. From this, I suggest that you keep it in mind if you want something to eat in the area. The best thing about the location is that it is next to the Poilane bread shop - now that really is worth a visit.
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James - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Saturday, February 06, 2010

have eaten here quite a few times, just back from a meal and have never met such a rude waitress!

spoiled the evening, asked for 2 glasses of red, one came, and overheard her telling other wait staff that we only ordered one - with a roll of the eyes! rude from the second i sat down.

will think twice about my next visit.. pity.
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ed
5 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Monday, December 07, 2009

I can’t walk past this place without planning my next lunch meeting! There is something about the calm decor mixed with the vibrant buzz and chatter of a popular pub that makes the Thomas Cubitt my preferred gastro-bar for my business lunches. Not only do they have a great wine selection, the food is delicious and the service very pleasant.

I can’t get enough of the leek & wild mushroom tart. Two thumbs up for Ale-smiths behind the bar!
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SimonGillian - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, May 05, 2009