Harden's survey result
Summary
“Classic up-market Lebanese food” and “a good choice of Lebanese wines” from the Maroush group can be enjoyed in the unlikely surroundings of this lavish late-Victorian gin palace – a ‘folly’ constructed in the mistaken expectation that a railway terminus would be built nearby (the site turned out to be Marylebone). “The front bar is a reconstruction of the original pub, and is great for a pre-dinner drink”. Top Tip – “avoid Lord’s cricket days, when it gets busy with rowdy fans”.
Summary
The unique combination of a “beautiful venue” – an ornate late-Victorian pub built in the mistaken expectation that a railway terminus would arrive in St John’s Wood – and “wonderful Lebanese food” from the Maroush Group has made this unlikely destination one of the higher-rated restaurants in north London.
Summary
“Very ornate interiors” at this “fascinating pub” were created thanks to a misguided late-Victorian entrepreneur who thought a major railway terminus would be built in St John’s Wood. For the last few years, it’s been a new departure for the Maroush group, and – after a poor start dabbling with traditional British cuisine – it’s “getting better now that they’ve returned to their Lebanese roots”. Mezze and kebabs in a pub may seem an odd mix and it is “a difficult place to get to”, but by all accounts it’s worth the effort.
Summary
“Very ornate interiors” at this “fascinating pub” were created thanks to a misguided late-Victorian entrepreneur who thought a major railway terminus would be built in St John’s Wood. For the last few years, it’s been a new departure for the Maroush group, and – after a poor start dabbling with traditional British cuisine – it’s “getting better now that they’ve returned to their Lebanese roots”. Mezze and kebabs in a pub may seem an odd mix and it is “a difficult place to get to”, but by all accounts it’s worth the effort.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.75 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
23-24 Aberdeen Place, London, NW8 8JR
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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