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6 Old Court Pl, London, W8 4PL
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Summary
Named for the booking pseudonym of the late Princess Margaret (who lived for many years at nearby Kensington Palace), this stalwart bistro is perennially popular for its superbly welcoming, quirky style (a kind of quaint, old-farmhouse, rustic chic) rather than its 1970s Anglo-French cuisine. A fire closed it in early 2024 – a reopening in 2025 is suggested by its website.
Summary
This vintage Kensington haunt – named after the pseudonym used by the late Princess Margaret when wining and dining as a commoner – delights its guests with its gorgeous and romantic, rustic decor. Never a foodie fave rave: expect the kind of “delicious” 1970s brasserie-style comfort food which will not distract from a “lovely family meal”, or more intimate tête-à-tête.
Summary
Named after the pseudonym used by the late Princess Margaret for incognito dining, this cosseting 1970s-style brasserie provides a “cosy and romantic setting” for aristos or commoners in search of comforting Anglo-French classics, washed down with wine in magnum bottles whose consumption is measured by a dipstick. It’s on top form these days, with improved ratings across the board.
Summary
Named for Princess Margaret – who used to slip away from Kensington Palace and eat here under this pseudonym – this romantic, golden oldie bistro provides a dated but very cosy and comforting combination of solid Anglo/French cuisine, country kitchen decor and wine sold out of a magnum bottle with a measuring stick (although finer vintages are available). It’s not dis-similar from its much better known sibling, La Poule Au Pot.
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Have you eaten at Maggie Jones’s?
Owner's description
Maggie Jones’s has been a favourite haunt among Kensington locals for over 40 years. Cosy, rustic, informal and incurably romantic, the restaurant is tucked away in a little cul-de-sac between Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street.
Maggie’s is warm, friendly and traditional, with a generous menu full of classic dishes, beautifully cooked.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £34.00 | £38.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £34.00 | £38.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £5.50 | £24.50 | £7.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.50 |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
6 Old Court Pl, London, W8 4PL
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5.00 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5.00 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5.00 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
