The Alfred Tennyson, Belgravia, SW1

A place mainly for diners but no hassle in getting served. No real ale that I could see - just keg.

The Alfred Tennyson is a ‘public house and dining room’ that was three quarters full with diners during a recent Friday lunchtime visit. The interior consist of a small bar on the rear wall that faces a long open plan area where all of the tables were set for dining. A high table with three stools at the bar allowed me to plot quite comfortably, but if this table was taken I would have had to stand awkwardly at the bar whilst dodging the waitresses who were carrying through gastro meals and ordering drinks for table service. The five keg options available from the bar were Meantime London Lager, Peroni, Kronenbourg 1664, Westons Mortimers Orchard Cider and Guinness. Florence Brewery’s Topee Ale was apparently also available, but I did not note its presence. I went for a pint of Meantime which set me back £4.80. The food look extremely good, but I did not have access to a menu and the dishes on the specials board were not priced. At a guess I would say that the prices are more restaurant than pub. Above the ground floor bar is the first floor dining room, Boardroom and the loft bar which are all available for private hire. During my visit the loft bar was being advertised for private hire to watch World Cup rugby. Being situated on a corner gives the opportunity to line the adjacent paths with café tables and seating for some al fresco drinking. I found the service to being very friendly and the attitude of all the staff to be professional. I’m sure that if they continue with their current work ethic this place will be very successful within its Belgravia setting.

Official site of The Alfred Tennyson - www.thealfredtennyson.co.uk

Official site of The Alfred Tennyson - www.thealfredtennyson.co.uk