The Pelican - Notting Hill - (Near , london)

5 /5 Laura Giunnelli: I started the evening with a beer in the pub area, which has a great atmosphere around the bar, though it can be quite loud and chaotic. For dinner, I moved to the restaurant area where the atmosphere was perfect, with beautiful lighting and the right sound level. I had three courses, all excellent, and the orange and almond tart was absolutely sublime. Fantastic service from Anthea, always smiling, attentive, and my glass was never empty. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place.

3 /5 Ross Farquhar: I wanted to love The Pelican - we came for a birthday lunch so were already in a great mood. The rave reviews, the title of "best gastropub in London", all set us up with high hopes. Everything started fairly well. We came early to enjoy a cocktail at the bar. The decor is beautiful - someone has poured considerable time and attention into creating something so stunning. It took a little while to get attention at the bar (even though we were the only ones standing there!)... perhaps an omen for what would follow. Our table for lunch was unexpectedly in the bar - not terrible, but inevitably somewhat chaotic. We looked longingly at the dining room around the corner for the space and calm it offered. Our waitress was pleasant but not hugely attentive. We were flagging her for attention rather than feeling like she had the time to take care of us. The food started well. The sausage roll was delicious, the Welsh Rarebit wonderfully spicy. So far, so good. But then the main - a 650g Sirloin for £88 - was well-cooked but lukewarm bordering on room temperature. It had clearly been left to rest for too long, and was in contrast to the piping hot chips and delicious charred sprouts wed ordered alongside. As a main event, it was disappointing. We took a look at the desserts menu and were underwhelmed, so decided to take our leave and see what sweet treats Portobello Road might offer instead. Our experience at The Pelican wasnt bad. But for the price, it was fairly mediocre hospitality and food that was delicious but served without attention to detail. Disappointing.

5 /5 Zuhal: Bone marrow and champagne aren’t exactly part of my regular diet, so I’m rating this place for the experience it offered. A fair ‘well done’ from me — what more could I ask for than popping into a pub on a casual Portobello walk and dining by the fireside? The beautiful decor, high-end tableware, attentive service, exceptional menu items and reasonable pricing made it a day. Thank you Team!

5 /5 carol tsang: Need to book a few days before. I came here on a wed but it’s still full of people at 6:45. The environment is more like a pub but the dining area is still cozy. The waiter is very friendly and caring. He noticed us that we have been looking at the wine menu and unable to pick anything. He suggested another wine menu for us and we were able to order one of those. The must eat item must be the bone marrow. It’s a lot bigger than I expected and yummy. We have also ordered the chicken liver and it’s in mousse form ( so smooth and match well with toast) . For the main, we ordered the sirloin medium rare one for sharing. At last, the waiter still recommend us to have some dessert. The overall experience definitely worth it. Recommend people to come for anniversary / celebration.