Harden's survey result
Summary
This “stunning and ornate pub” in St John’s Wood with a “high-ceilinged, intricately decorated and chandeliered” dining room is the perhaps-unlikely setting for “delicious Lebanese food from the Maroush group” (who have owned it for over a decade now). The monumental, late-Victorian Renaissance-style building was originally intended as a railway hotel for a mainline London terminus that ended up being built half a mile away (in Marylebone) – hence the ‘folly’ of the name.
Summary
“Outstanding, really tasty Lebanese food” can be a surprise find at this “very ornate pub” – a beautifully restored, late-Victorian, Renaissance-style gin palace in St John’s Wood, whose dazzling interior was originally supposed to act as that of a major railway hotel (due to the ‘folly’ of the owner, as the tracks ultimately ended up terminating in Marylebone). In its current guise, it’s “one of the few Maroush group restaurants that survived post-Covid”.
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.
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Have you eaten at Crocker's Folly?
23-24 Aberdeen Place, London, NW8 8JR
Restaurant details
Crocker's Folly Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Fantastic decoration but sadly best room was closed. Attentive service"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
 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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