Harden's survey result
Summary
“My favourite destination for Sunday lunch, but book early to avoid disappointment” – Jesse Dunford Wood’s gastropub-style operation in Kensal Rise wins fans with its easygoing style and mild pricing. Hearty fare is “all prepared by a team that really cares and delivered by lovely, friendly staff”. Top Menu Tip – Desperate Dan’s Cow Pie (with or without) is a menu mainstay. And “Mushroom Wellington is a particular favourite… even for a non-vegetarian like me”.
Summary
Run by chef-patron, Jesse Dunford Wood for over 12 years now: “the menu is consistently interesting, beautifully prepared and delicious at this family-run gastropub” in Kensal Rise. Top Tip – “one of the best Sunday lunches in London, but don’t just visit on Sundays…”
Summary
Jesse Dunford Wood’s quirky former pub in Kensal Rise “never disappoints”. It’s open for “lovely meals all day long” (from 10am), delivering a versatile set of dishes from “an ever-changing seasonal menu” made “with fresh ingredients and imaginative preparation”. “Sunday lunch for both vegetarians and meat-lovers is a particular highlight”.
Summary
Limited but upbeat feedback this year on this Kensal Rise fixture (akin to a gastropub) run by Jesse Dunford Wood, which opens from breakfast on (with a break in the afternoons). The place really comes into its own during brunch or Sunday lunch. Top Menu Tip – ‘Cow Pie’.
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5 Regent St, London, NW10 5LG
Restaurant details
Parlour Kensal Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Lovely covered outdoor table providing a fun and comfortable setting for a group of seven on a hot summer's evening. Menu is great for vegetarians and vegans. Bread, starters and desserts were all excellent. Service was exceptionally good."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
5 Regent St, London, NW10 5LG
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Thursday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Friday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Saturday | 10 am‑12 am |
| Sunday | 10 am‑12 am |
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