Pub in London NW1
Sir John Balcombe
21 Balcombe Street, London, NW1 6HEClosest station: Marylebone, about 3 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 895 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Sir John Balcombe
Bright, split-level pub with a piano in the cellar bar, serving British food and real ales.
Just off Dorset Square, re-opened in 2014 and reverting to one of its former names, this pub was refurbished again in 2019 and smartened up. There is a gastro feel, but beer is not neglected. The kitchen offers a modern all-day pub menu which includes pub favourites.
Classic afternoon tea is on offer but must be pre-booked, see venue website.
Memorabilia relating to the Balcombe Street Siege in December 1975 unfortunately vanished in the refurb.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Outside tables
- Sports TV: TNT
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner: Not Sunday
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Function Room
- Disabled Access: Stated on venue website
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Separate Bar
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 7:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Stonegate
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7258 0239
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 895 ratings
5 out of 5Burn After readingon Google, October 2024
A great find. The fish sandwich was excellent. Great choice of bourbons and whiskey. Beers on tap were excellent as well. Great service and clean toilet.
5 out of 5Nezrah Cabaronon Google, March 2024
The most magical evening here at Sir John Balcombe pub. Peter and staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. The atmosphere and professionalism exceeded our expectations. Beautiful pub in itself. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to hold their wedding reception. We are forever grateful!
3 out of 5Matt Ron Google, December 2023
Fairly standard food. Visited with friends, we each enjoyed a pint and ordered individual mains. My choice was a classic British pub dish, sausages and mash, which I found to be decent but not extraordinary. The chips were acceptable.
5 out of 5Will Hon Google, June 2024
Superb pub right next door to Marylebone Train Station. I hadn’t been here for over twenty years but decided to revisit on the way to Marylebone Theatre. Welcoming staff, great beer (London Pride amongst others), super food and reasonable prices. I was particularly pleased with the menu, prompt ordering of food and drink via the app and friendly / super efficient young staff. We had a great time. Would particularly recommend the fish and chips plus the steak (wonderfully rare as ordered). Well done. I’ll make sure it’s not another twenty years before I return.
5 out of 5Stephen Adamson Google, August 2024
It is a lovely pub, very nicely decorated, with a reasonable selection of beers and larger. I didn't eat, but a friend did, and it looked and smelled wonderful. We were there on a Friday early afternoon, and space was not a problem. Would I go again? Yes,definitely.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.