Pergola on the Wharf - (Near , South East)

GIRLS WHO DINE LDN We absolutely love this family run Turkish restaurant on Sidcup High Street. They offer a great lunchtime deal and an affordable dinner menu without compromising on flavour or presentation. Lovely cocktails at again a good price. The staff are warm, and genuinely embrace families coming together over delicious food. It also makes a lovely date night spot, or for a chilled birthday dinner. They also offer a bottomless house wine or beer deal. The best part is that the leftovers taste even better the next day — we need to know the secret seasoning! Girls Who Dine LDN approved!

KT I love Oko Lounge — it’s honestly the best shisha place in London. Mo, Suli, and the entire staff are fantastic: warm, respectful, and always welcoming. The crowd is very decent, and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. I go there almost every day and genuinely enjoy spending time there. The music is great, watching sports there is another level of fun, and the shisha is top quality — consistently excellent. One unique thing I really appreciate is that you’re allowed to bring food from outside, which makes the whole experience even better. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone. Once you visit, you’ll immediately notice the huge difference between this lounge and others in East London. Wishing the team continued success — well deserved. Tabassum

Q J. This is a solid, reliable spot right by the station. Even though its constantly busy, the staff are on top of it, especially the welcoming host who found us a table. The chicken was spot on (moist and smoky) and the sides (chips, mac n cheese and mashes) were great. My only gripe is the lighting; it’s very dark inside, making it a bit of a struggle to read. Overall, a well-priced spot with ample seating for a quick pre-train meal.

Yash Singh Last night organised order for colleagues at work. Each of us liked the food! Well cooked, well served! Huge menu to select from! I would suggest Kitchen to add more veg options, like paneer wraps for vegetarians, but we can’t default food and it has something for everyone! As of Nov 2025, there is a 10% discount over £50! So we treated ourselves! Well done Naz/ Smoking patty! Keep up the good service! We will definitely order again!

Alex Smirnov A charming, historic country pub and restaurant dating back to the 17th century, set just outside Chipping Ongar in rural Essex. Traditionally furnished with oak beams and a welcoming inglenook fireplace, The Woodman offers a warm and cosy atmosphere perfect for lunch, dinner or a relaxed drink. The menu features hearty home-cooked British classics, daily specials and beloved Sunday roasts, alongside a well-chosen selection of ales, wines and spirits. With outdoor seating, family-friendly facilities and occasional live events, it’s a favourite local destination for meals, meet-ups and celebrations.

justine Was initially worried about booking kitchen counter space but had no issues at all- plenty of room to sit, eat and chat. The servers were really attentive and overall just lovely. Found the menu a bit pricey but quality was really good.