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London
Dulwich
The Rosendale
The Rosendale Reviews

The Rosendale

International, British

Dishes priced around£17

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5.0/6

863 reviews

5.0/6

863 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Susy P.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Fantastic service and all the staff coped very well with our large party. Food was delicious especially the flatbreads and the pizzas as they make it on site. Delicious!

"Very good"
5/6
Madeline P.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Fab play area for the kids (2&4), and accommodating staff who moved our table outside so we could see said kids. Food was good, menu extensive and prosecco nicely chilled.

"Very good"
5/6
Peter D.7 years ago · 1 review

Always a pleasant experience the Rosendale served us some excellent food (the Beef and Guiness pie was terrific) and some reasonably priced wine. Staff are always efficient and friendly. Keep going back

"Good"
4/6
Ellen B.7 years ago · 1 review

Member of drunken wedding party smashed reception till and caused huge amounts of damage disturbing everybody else's meal. No apologies were made to any of the diners. Otherwise service was good.

"Very good"
5/6
Carol M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Their roast lunch never fails to be wonderful and their Bloody Mary cocktail is legendary. Lots of kids always there, so be prepared for a bit of noise.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanna N.7 years ago · 1 review

Best Sunday lunch in the area! Great service. Lovely garden with play area that's great for the kids. I can't recommend it highly enough. Go!

"Awful"
1/6
Teresia N.7 years ago · 1 review

Disappointed with the burger and chips. Didn't have enough umbrellas at the outdoor tables it was a hot day and got burnt by the sun and there was no suggestions from the staff that there's more seating with umbrellas at the front of the pub. The tables were small for 4 people who came to eat. Won't be going back.

"Very good"
5/6
ian j.7 years ago · 2 reviews

As an 'occasional regular' I would say the Rosendale is a place we always enjoy visiting. The food is tasty and well prepared (Tomato flatbread is to die for!) and the staff friendly. Top the evening off with a quick game table tennis and you've got a mid-week night out that's hard to beat. Minor niggle? Drinks could come more quickly, it's mildly irritating for the wine to turn up half way through a meal. That aside, I would thoroughly recommend the Rosendale to anyone.

"Good"
4/6
Anna D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was lovely as always, but today it was really busy and noisy, so you couldn't have a conversation during lunch. I love the sticky toffee pudding

"Excellent"
6/6
Laura K.7 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely brilliant pub especially for children, but all round just perfect. Food delicious (great kids menu too), service excellent, garden and play area exceeded expectations. Cannot recommend enough.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gary P.7 years ago · 1 review

Great meal, very nice steak pie, plenty of meat and extremely tasty. The service was polite and efficient. The real ale was rather limited on the day, but of a good standard. The prices are fair, considering the high standard of the grub. I would highly recommend this venue, especially for a lunch time meal.

"Very good"
5/6
Celeste H.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely pub with great outdoor play area for children. Food was delicious and the pub were very accommodating with us changing tables once an outdoor seat became available.

"Very good"
5/6
clifford J.7 years ago · 1 review

Solid gastro pub good choice of beers and generous portions on Sunday roasts. Probably would return but there are many other similar venues to try

"Excellent"
6/6
Charlotte B.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and good, attentive service. Food came promptly and kids meals were served first without having to request this. Playground is an added bonus for families.

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin W.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service and the ambience was very good. A delightful experience all round in a light and airy pub! We will definitely be going there again and not just for Sunday lunch.

"Excellent"
6/6
Charlotte O.7 years ago · 1 review

Had a lovely Sunday lunch in the garden with my dad lovely place to while away a Sunday afternoon. Service was great and attentive. Will definitely be back

"Average"
3/6
Nadiah G.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly staff good great and meet, from staff. Tables were a little dirty from previous. Orders for the kids which came quick but waited to long with others being served before our main meal . Food was Luke warm.

"Average"
3/6
Shelby A.7 years ago · 1 review

Took a very long time to get served, and the food was incredibly slow at eventually coming out. The wine was warm and we had to repeatedly ask for forgotten items - ketchup etc. It was a nice summers day and I understand the pub was busy, but we'd booked a week in advance so were very disappointed.

"Very good"
5/6
Jo O.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food really fresh and delicious. Staff very friendly. Also loved the garden and kids play area. Would definitely return next time I'm in the area.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jani J.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely new summer menu, excellent service and atmosphere. Pub / restaurant / function rooms found at this delightful establishment which also has a front, side and back gardens to sit in and enjoy your meal or soak up the sunshine.

"Very good"
5/6
Philip M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Very good Service could have been a bit sharper (clearing plates etc) Also, avoid the table by the back door if you can... Draughty corridor with people in and out all lunch..

"Very good"
5/6
myra s.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Please have more fish meals. The last 4 times I've eaten here the fish special has finished & I've always eaten around 7pm. Surely that means you need to buy more fish!! Apart from this, it's a great local restaurant.

"Awful"
1/6
Monika W.7 years ago · 1 review

The food and rest was great as usual, but from entrance there persisted a strong smell of unwashed beer lines or a dishwasher, which ruined experience overall.

"Very good"
5/6
Simone C.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent Sunday roast in the sun! Good selection of beers and ciders. Really good pub garden. Friendly waiters and bar staff. Buggy friendly too! Would reccomend

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsty M.7 years ago · 1 review

As always - Fantastic Food, great outdoor play area for little ones, treated to a glass of bubbles on the house for mothers day. Great Service

"Very good"
5/6
Carol S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great place to meet up for nine of us ranging from 4 to 78 where we given plenty of attention without intrusion. Food and wine good, and good value for the standard of cuisine. Thank you staff!

"Not good "
2/6
Amanda B.7 years ago · 1 review

lovely place but had run out of most of what we ordered!! mothers day rush i guess but the staff were fabulous and super helpful - great for the kids too

"Very good"
5/6
Katie M.7 years ago · 1 review

Overall, we were very impressed with The Rosendale. It was a very good meal. The food came out quite quickly and was delicious - definitely will be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
Marco S.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Lovely food, attentive service and reasonable prices! Choice was a bit limited on a Sunday night but roasts were first class. Very busy as Mother's Day.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We had a lovely evening starting with my birthday treat from the Rosendale . Food as ever very good staff and service friendly and effecient .

"Excellent"
6/6
Hayley W.7 years ago · 1 review

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at the Rosendale. The food was excellent and tasted really fresh. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly. We look forward to returning again in the future.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jane W.7 years ago · 1 review

The Rosendale is great for families. Helpful staff, delicious and generous food. The staff kept food warm for two of our party while they walked the baby round the block to get him off to sleep. There is also a playground for kids and space to eat outside if you want. We enjoyed our meal and had a lovely relaxing time.

"Very good"
5/6
Rosi H.7 years ago · 6 reviews

Great NYE meal here- no over priced set menus either. Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere and service was very good. Always enjoy meals here

"Excellent"
6/6
Pauline M.7 years ago · 4 reviews

Super Sunday Lunch with the family. We booked a late 4pm table which meant the dining area was much quieter. Great service and delicious food, our French guests were most impressed.

"Good"
4/6
Karen T.7 years ago · 4 reviews

3 of us enjoyed Sunday lunch at the Rosendale. My roast beef was tender if a little thinly sliced and accompanying veg and Yorkshire were good. The service was very fast. On previous visits it used to take forever on a Sunday for the food to arrive but if anything our meals came a bit too quickly even before we'd had a chance to order our wine.

"Good"
4/6
Richard T.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly staff, food was nice, not much of a choice for pudding and was a bit expensive for a pub Sunday lunch meal, drinks and service charge

"Very good"
5/6
Neil S.7 years ago · 1 review

Large pub with a play area for the kids so very good to spend an afternoon in with friends. Good food and decent selection of drinks.

"Average"
3/6
Sue P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Booked for Sunday lunch, restaurant very noisy, sitting on long benches you feel all the movement from the bench behind, not comfy at all. Food although served hot, tasted spicy and overly seasoned. Wine was served at correct temperature but is expensive for what it is. Would not book this restaurant again.

"Very good"
5/6
Neil T.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent. Top quality food, excellent ale. The staff are lovely. The only downside is that we seemed to have been booked between two sittings. The kitchen closes at 4:00 and reopens early evening for the later meals. Sadly this meant that there was a lack of staff between shifts and so we had an extremely long wait between courses. However we were offered a reduction in our bill, which we considered fair. All in all, well worth a visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sadie W.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Absolutely delicious roast beef again! Couldn't eat it all as the portion was huge. The staff were all very friendly and the atmosphere is always great.

"Good"
4/6
emma m.7 years ago · 1 review

Food ok, staff need to up their service level as lots of waiting, also disappointed that after phoning through to the restaurant specifying where we would prefer to sit this had not been fed through.

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise B.7 years ago · 7 reviews

Always a great meal when we come here. Excellent food and excellent beers on tap. We look forward to coming here and it's child friendly which is a bonus.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael B.7 years ago · 3 reviews

January's Half price food ( and good food it is ) is a real draw to this large Dulwich pub. Our party sampled a good crab starter, a delicious cauliflower cheese tart , excellent steaks properly cooked , a generous steak pie and some good quality sea bass. The evening was slightly spoilt by lacklustre service . We had to walk across the restaurant a couple of times to gain the attention of the waiting staff who by the end of the evening were far from rushed off their feet! Coffee from local roaster, Volcano, was good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Olivia R.7 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful venue, very accommodating towards our large group of 15 people, delicious food. Steaks were delicious and starter calamari excellent! Can't wait to go again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Imogen D.7 years ago · 1 review

Great time, excellent service, they gave our dog water and treats, and the food was amazing. Plus 50% off in January. Looking forward to going again.

"Not good "
2/6
Keith B.7 years ago · 1 review

After ordering our food it took just over an hours for our food to be ready. When it arrived, they got my order wrong and so I had to decide whether to wait longer or just eat the meal they brought me. In all the time we were waiting no-one came by to ask if we wanted anything else or more drinks etc. The food that we ate was excellent though.

"Good"
4/6
Enya C.7 years ago · 1 review

great food - we both had the lamb shoulder and it was excellent, today service was a but slow and they forgot our olives :(

"Excellent"
6/6
Simrat B.7 years ago · 1 review

They have very friendly staff and good atmosphere! Enjoyed our Sunday lunch thoroughly!! Need to book a table in advance though as do get very busy.

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Delicious food, nice atmosphere just a bit too expensive. They always have a delicious fish dish with some type of creamy sauce, which I always enjoy!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah M.7 years ago · 1 review

Very attentive staff, good servoce and as always great food at a reasonable price with the tastecard offer. Would recommend for a classic pub dinner.

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