The Lore of the Land

The Lore of the Land reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   sharon

   Berkshire5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Does not live up to the hype We went as a family and have given this score as there is always room for improvement and the lack of vegetables offered with the roast, carrots nd peas only which is fine if you like these. We enjoyed our lunch but really did not think it was worth the wait having book over 6 months ago.
   

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   vicki

   Dorset3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience. Down to earth traditional pub. Attentive staff. Food was incredible with so much flavour. Oysters and duck scotch egg to start. Family style roast to share. Well worth the year waiting list. Will rebook for next year.
   

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   Joanne

   East Sussex2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were a group of 7 and everyone said it was the best roast dinner they have had - definitely recommend. The vegan option was delicious too. Staff very attentive and friendly hopefully can booked in to visit on a Sunday soon.
   

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   Sheri

   Sacramento3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff, Maisie In particular was amazing and friendly! We can’t wait to return!
   

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   Oliver

   Amsterdam1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 13 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food & lovely setting. The Lamb nuggets starter a particular favourite
   

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   Karolyn

   Newcastle28 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 13 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Honestly, not great. The Instagram reels and photos give the impression of a grand, buzzing venue, but in reality, it’s surprisingly small and lacks atmosphere. We had high hopes, especially given its connection to Guy Ritchie, but the experience didn’t deliver. Service was painfully slow—we had to wave down servers multiple times just to get basic attention. For a place positioning itself as premium, you’d expect staff to be a bit more attentive and engaged. Price-wise, it felt like style over substance. £14 for a Bloody Mary (which costs a fiver at Blacklock) and £64 for a bottle of wine that you could easily get for £40 elsewhere made it feel more like central Mayfair than Fitzrovia. The food was decent, but compared to Hawksmoor or Blacklock roasts, it just didn’t hold up—those places offer much more flavour, portion, and finesse. We’d waited nearly a year to try this spot and ended up with a £230 bill for two, walking away underwhelmed. A real shame.
   

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   Peace VIP

   London82 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food and service as always, well informed serving staff, like a second kitchen where we are spoilt with well thought out recipes! Wonderful to have an early reservation to enjoy the sunshine still when we leave!
   

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   Marlize

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely marvelous, we had such an incredible time. We’re from Namibia 🇳🇦 and this is our favourite place in London. Thank you for an incredible experience at Lore of the land!
   

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   Kara

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I recently visited Lore of the Land for dinner and, as someone who prefers smaller portions, I opted for two starters instead of a main course. My meal began with Maldon oysters, which were impressively large, plump, and juicy. They were a delightful start to the meal, offering a fresh and satisfying taste. Following the oysters, I had the Cod Collar Tempura. This dish was a standout, with the tempura being incredibly light, crispy, and flavorful. The cod was cooked to perfection, maintaining its tenderness and taste. Despite having just two starters, the portions were ample enough to fill me up completely. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would highly recommend these dishes to anyone visiting the restaurant. The staff were incredibly attentive, followed instructions about allergies and all served in a very timely manner; the staff and chefs are stand out material!
   

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    Victoria

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Delicious menu we could have tried everything on it. Traditional with an arty creative twist. Fun and charming atmosphere good for kids as well. This was lunch and would love to have dinner soon!
    

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