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The Surprise Chelsea, London, Greater London

The Surprise Chelsea

4.7
4.7
606 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London SW3 4AJ

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7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Surprise is a beautiful gastro-pub tucked away in the heart of Chelsea. A hidden gem just a stone's throw from The River Thames, Battersea Park and the famous King's Road serving expertly prepared fresh, seasonal and local produce alongside a superb range of cask ales, a world class wine list and delicious cocktails!
Our famous Hamilton Room is available to book for private dining, drinks receptions and also as a meeting room, please get in touch to find our more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ondrej Hula
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Cross Street
    Christchurch Terrace
  • Parking details
    There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 606 people are saying

The Surprise Chelsea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Gastro Pub

  • South West London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Surprise Chelsea offers "fabulous food" and a "lovely atmosphere" with "friendly and efficient staff". A cozy favorite for locals, it boasts "great service" and a "wonderful pub atmosphere". Known for its "delicious Sunday roast", the restaurant is often busy, so reservations are recommended to fully enjoy the experience.
606 Reviews
  1. Zoe

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub in beautiful area; amazing food and lovely atmosphere.

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  2. Johnnie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming pub, good food, good service. Well worth a visit.

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  3. Billi

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely character. The battered fish was amazing. I didn't care for the giant chips myself. Could have a better selection of zero alcohol options.

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  4. Virginia L VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love The Surprise. It’s a wonderful restaurant.

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  5. Tim VIP

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and service is always superb and last nights fish and chips rivaled Scott’s! Thanks as always

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  6. Carol

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely evening at The Surprise, and the food was outstanding. Service was welcoming and friendly and the staff were efficient. We have dined at the Surprise several times in the past few years and it never disappoints.

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  7. Caroline VIP

    London61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - the prawns were so fresh - good ambience and professional and friendly staff.

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  8. Guy

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A cozy little spot that was rammed with locals and their dogs upon entry, but that only added to the pleasant pub atmosphere. The food is excellent with very friendly staff, though the scallops special should perhaps be listed as a singular delicious scallop.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub food! Ambience was lovely and the service was kind!

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  10. Katie

    London21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    very good fun pub great staff thank you dog friendly

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FAQs

The Surprise Chelsea is rated 4.7 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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6 Christchurch Terrace, London, Greater London SW3 4AJ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Christchurch Terrace
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are pay as you go meters just outside the pub.
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube Station is less than a ten minute walk away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ondrej Hula
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room, The Hamilton Room, which comes with its own bar and can seat 30 people for a lunch or dinner. Drinks and canapé receptions for up to 50 people are also very welcome. Please get in touch: events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk!!
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