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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 12240 reviews

What User likes about Joe Allen:
wow! fabulous eating, cocktails and service for joe all. that was my first visit, but not my last one. they had to die. the cocktails went a tasty and the baked cheesecake was divine. the atmosphere matched the food. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Joe Allen:
nice atmosphere for dinner after the theatre and eating was quite good. the service went downhill after we had served the evening meal, our waitress was busy chatting with workers and simply disappeared about twenty minutes. View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 28 reviews

Back to Joe's for lunch yesterday and had a wonderful time as usual. Try the most delicious fish a chip starter (flaked Schell, crispy potato and tartaric acid...

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Great classic cocktails. Just had drinks and a few snacks. Great live Jazz Piano too. Fantastic friendly service

Great dinner experience: from the moment of arriving to leaving you feel that you're being looked after. The food is great and prices are reasonable. I love the...

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Fantastic cocktail bar and restaurant. American influenced decor that leans in to the West End theatre area. Great cocktail menu, although they will make you wh...

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We visited Joe Allen for a pre-theatre drink and were impressed. We were warmly greeted by a member of staff and seated straight away, the staff couldn't do eno...

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Opentable
4.0 ★ from 3331 reviews
Cherry
03.10.2023 - 04:29

I dined here with my partner. We wanted to visit here before it closes and moves on 23rd July. This restaurant has been here for years and is our goto restauran...

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It is very possible that we where there on a bad night. They were moving locations soon so perhaps that had an impact to the quality of food.

Interesting menu, very speedy service and exceptionally good value!

John
03.10.2023 - 04:29

Food was great as always. Service disappointing this time as the lead of party of 9 I had to chase the waiter to take drinks and then food orders. Previous mont...

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DomC
03.10.2023 - 04:29

A tradition and discrete venue on the London scene. the history and background to the place is evident. the overall atmosphere is just lovely; discrete, calm an...

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Top-rated
3.6 ★ from 7 reviews
Allie
23.09.2023 - 16:13

I don’t usually leave bad reviews but, I was super excited to eat here after I saw a musical at a nearby theater. I ordered the seasonal risotto (maybe would’ve...

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D
23.09.2023 - 16:13

Unfortunately it didn 't live up to expectations for me. The decor is amazing, staff are friendly, good location, and fair pricing but the food and table space...

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Daniel
23.09.2023 - 16:13

I heard about Joe Allen from the LBC radio presenter Steve Allen (no relation) so was very excited to try the restaurant with my friend for her Birthday. From t...

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Great atmosphere and great food. Well know American style Bistro but you should definitely book as very busy,

LINDA
23.09.2023 - 16:13

I visited Joe's for lunch yesterday and, as always, had a fantastic experience. I started with the most delicious Fish 'n Chips—flaked haddock, crispy potatoes,...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 59 reviews

I visited Joe Allen for the first time with a large group of family after my college graduation, and I was very pleased with the food. I was just...

One of my favorite spots in central London. Tucked away down a small side street and accessible via a staircase, it's a transformed cellar. The atmosphere is fa...

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The best hamburgers in London! The staff is incredibly friendly. This historic restaurant is a must-visit for those craving authentic American cuisine. We've be...

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Facebook
4.7 ★ from 2 reviews
Google
4.3 ★ from 1093 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 2256 reviews
Zomato
3.1 ★ from 68 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 7704 reviews

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