Joe Allen - London

I have been going to Joe Allen for years and decided it would be a good venue for a farewell dinner for my two eldest sons who are embarking on a two month tour of Asia, starting today. The food as always was very good burgers ribs etc but all just what you want. But I have to say what really makes Joe Allen stand out is the service which was wonderful... attentive and friendly without being overly familiar or annoying. It is so important to get it right and it was just perfect! Thank you to everyone there on Sunday 4th Feb!

Went for lunch. Staff were very welcoming and the pre lunch coctail was excellent. Food and ambience were great and the waitress went out of her way to make sure we had an excellent time. Great value for the location as well. A really nice experience and will return.

Disappointed. Wanted to go to Joe Allen’s for ages so booked this evening to eat before the theatre. I booked for 6pm but it was after 6.20 when we were finally shown to a table and even that was only because I asked what was happening. We had to make quick choices and then eat at speed. When the lacklustre waiter cleared our plates he asked if we wanted anything else in a tone so jaded that we actually laughed. We said we’d look at the menu but that we didn’t have a lot of time. He never came back so we sought someone out, got the bill and legged it, arriving in our theatre seats two minutes before curtain up. Felt cynical and disinterested, shame because the food was good. We won’t be going again sadly £130 for two courses and two drinks felt harsh after the lack of care we were shown. Sorry, Joe Allen, you need to do a lot better.

Always a wonderful experience. Staff are friendly and the service is attentive yet unobtrusive. Food is great and the whole place has a great theatre land vibe to it.

Advise to pre book this very popular iconic restaurant. We used to visit at its previous site and this was the first visit to the new premises. They have created, moving many architectural look’s), the same homely fun atmosphere and employ the same people friendly staff who will do anything to please. Everything is fun about this place great to visit being a Londoner or European..guess Americans have many such restaurants in their own country! Food and wine was great..look at all the photos on the walls to see past and present personalities that love Joe Allen’s I wish them many more successful years here at new premises I say new I think it was 2017 when we first found out it was ,after 40 years) moving to Covent Garden)..time flies with Covid inbetween!