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The Hemingway, London, Greater London

The Hemingway

4.5
4.5
24 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively

The Hemingway is a good quality pub that serves delicious no-nonsense grub.


You can see every dish being made to order in our open plan kitchen- no soggy microwaved frozen meals here! We take great care in sourcing our produce direct from the best suppliers both locally and abroad. Our menu is a mix of classic crowd pleasers and regularly changing seasonal dishes, which means you'll always find something to tempt your taste buds (even if you're in every day!).


We are a pub, not a cocktail bar and while we make a blinding Bloody Mary, and will happily mix you an Aperol Spritz or Negroni, we don't do Pina Coladas. That said, we are extremely proud of our wide range of spirits from around the globe, which (where possible) we offer at affordable prices. The wine list has been chosen to provide a simple but high quality selection that goes as well with our food as it does with some good company.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8510 0215
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • East London

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hemingway offers a delightful dining experience with "super friendly staff" and "great food" that make every visit special. Known for its "fantastic" Sunday roasts and delicious beef Wellington, the pub promises generous portions and attentive service. Enjoy its unique decor and vibrant atmosphere, perfect for any occasion.

24 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’re visiting from out of country and the staff are all very warm and welcoming. It felt like home. The food was delicious.

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  2. Jeff

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal, there was a slight issue when the waiter bumped into our table and sent everything flying into the floor including the drinks. The table had developed a wobble by becoming unscrewed and was therefore unstable. So we had to sit delicately as we ate our meal. We took this in good humour , but can only award a 4 star for the experience.

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  3. Daniel

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little boozer with tasty grub Went for a staff Christmas meal - lovely place

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  4. Thomas

    London

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was in disarray. Apparently lots of staff rang in sick, and the temporary staff had no idea what they were doing. They completely forgot to put my order through, so by the time my main came, the rest of my party had finished. And when the bill came, we were told we were unable to split by amount (??!!) which is pretty standard practice. I felt bad for the few regular staff who were trying to steady the ship. The quality of the food wasn't great either, a friend had a veggie roast and their gravy was vegetable soup - not gravy. I asked for the missed meal to be removed from the bill, and they offered 50% off my main. I refused and they removed the whole main from the bill. Could genuinely have been one off due to staff sickness, but the whole afternoon was a bit of a wash out, mainly because of the service.

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  5. suzanne

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud in the back area. Food & service was very good.

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  6. Elena

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an incredible pork belly roast, highly recommend

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  7. Claire

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok - roast beef cooked really nicely but rest was fairly average. We got the cocktail sausages which were undercooked. Service wasn’t great - very hands off.

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  8. Paul

    VIP

    London

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a great pub but choose your days, it was busy and this means service and timings are stretched. Food was excellent to be fair but staff are pushed.

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  9. Ronaldo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday roast! Thoroughly enjoyed pints of Five Points XPA too. Will be back

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  10. Rebecca

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Roast was disappointing, ingredients were cheap, meat and potatoes were overcook and Yorkie was dripping in fat. Won’t be coming again for the roast but would try the other food as atmosphere and staff are great

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The Hemingway is rated 4.5 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Hemingway

84 Victoria Park Rd, London, Greater London E9 7JL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hackney
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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