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Hours
Sun
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sat
10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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3.5
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
features
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
The Old Bank is Northcote Road's top destination for brunch, small plates, dinner and drinks. Located in Battersea, this is a stylish bar and restaurant set in a beautiful grade II listed building.
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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3.5
94 reviews
Excellent
34
Very good
30
Average
14
Poor
3
Terrible
13
A1234
22 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
I was really excited to try brunch at the old bank as it’s such a lovely venue inside. However I’m sad to say the service really let it down. The staff seemed very unbothered and we could see people waiting ages including ourselves to be served despite it not being busy. The food was really nice but we’re both not sure we would return due to the poor service.
Written August 26, 2023
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KPearson67
Oxford26 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
The venue itself is lovely, especially if you're able to sit outside on the little terrace on Northcote Road. The food is also delicious and looked great, but could be slightly more generous portion size.
In terms of service, we had some great waiters (shout out to Frankie) who were lovely and chatty, and willing to help with some awkward dietary requirments. However there were also some waitors who seemed to not know what was going on or have much of an idea about table service. If you go - try to ask for Frankie :D
Written September 1, 2020
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Familywalkers4
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Although the surroundings are attractive the service was lacking with staff responding to gestures from the table for more drinks, etc but not doing so on their own initiative. The gf options were limited for the small plates and mains and there was no gf dessert option at all - very disappointing for the celiac in our party. We have had breakfast here several times but felt the dinner service and menu did not match the breakfast experience.
Written January 6, 2020
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katetonbridge
Tonbridge3 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Very disappointed with the level of service of service and the limited choice of main courses and the extortionate prices of drinks, long wait for service and only marginally interested staff. Drinks sat on the bar for at least 20 minutes before they were eventually put on our table.
The Old Bank appears to have only a choice of 5/6 main courses and whilst the burgers were acceptable they came with cheap deep fried chips and no other accompaniments - no presentation.
One member of our party ordered a Buddha bowl which should not have been served – a few cheap tinned beans, peas, frozen spinach, kimchi or such like – at a cost of £12.95 which could only have cost £2.00 max to put together. There was no roasted butternut squash, dressing and the brown rice needed to go in the bin; we never saw any fresh sugar snap peas or hummus – everything had come out of a tin and was not ‘fresh’.
£17.00 for a cheeseburger with frozen chips, no salad and no presentation,
BUDDHA BOWL (£12.95);
roasted butternut squash, Cajun chickpeas? really!, sugar snaps, harissa hummus, sweet corn and hazelnut mirin dressing with brown rice and pumpkin seeds?? all tinned and very unlikely....
CHEESEBURGER
beef patty, mayonnaise, gherkins, American cheese, diced onion, no mustard & no ketchup and triple cooked chips? – deep fried frozen chips to be sure...
If The Old Bank is advertising as a brunch outlet; it may serve but certainly must be one of the most expensive & unappealing presented in London.
All in all, a very disappointing experience
Added to insult was the most expensive cheap sauvignon blanc costing we discovered too late nearly £14.00 per glass!! outrageous – it was not even pleasant! The only other offering was a pinot grigio.
We would not recommend The Old Bank as a Fullers outlet.
There was no ambiance and ghastly rubbish 'pop' music played loudly through the speakers...
With all the competition in Northcote Road this is a place to be avoided.
Written August 29, 2023
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VPS
Oxford10 contributions
Nov 2022 • friends
I go to this restaurant for weekday lunches about twice a month and the staff are usually lovely. However, today, unfortunately we had an extremely rude waitress which has put me off returning. She was intimidatingly rude… shouted at me across the restaurant… it made me and my friend feel very uncomfortable and her manager didn’t appear concerned by her behaviour unfortunately.
Written November 11, 2022
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natasha k
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • couples
I came the other Friday night for evening drinks. It wasn’t overly busy and everyone inside was sat down having drinks / dinner. The ages of people ranged between late 20s to 50s I’d say and around 930pm extremely loud nightclub Attlee music started playing. The music was so loud it was impossible to hear anything whatsoever - it was like being at a concert. The barman said the music was loud because they are a bar and people are on a night out - in my view he got this totally wrong because all customers were sat down at tables chatting. Really weird atmosphere and I appropriately managed by a very young manager who clearly has no idea what he’s doing. It’s meant to be an upmarket bar not a teenage disco. I will not be returning and after telling my friends they all said the same thing.
Written August 12, 2023
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Flavio B
London1 contribution
Oct 2020 • friends
We visited with friends on a busy Saturday night and sat outside. Greeted by a quirky & friendly dark haired gentleman who took our order. A tab was opened with ease and offer to hold a debit card was refused which was a nice touch. The cocktails were amazing and although our food took a while to arrive we were offered apologies on arrival. Amazing night.
Written October 12, 2020
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toby s
61 contributions
Sep 2020 • couples
Stuart, Didier and the team did a great job today. The wife and I went back here to celebrate First meeting here 10yrs ago to the day. Complimentary first round which was a lovely surprise. Staff all very professional especially around new covid protocols
Food was good and well priced. Would definitely recommend
Written September 26, 2020
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katherine
London5 contributions
Sep 2024 • friends
Unfortunately the experience was underwhelming. The service was painfully slow with very little attention from the staff. It felt like we were forgotten at times, even though the restaurant wasn't busy.
As for the food, it was nothing to write home about. While not terrible, it was quite average and lacked the flavor or creativity I expected. For the price, I anticipated something much better. Overall, between the sluggish service and mediocre food, I left disappointed and unlikely to return anytime soon.
Written September 7, 2024
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Danielle Sheridan
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your review; we appreciate honest feedback. We apologise for the lack of attention from staff and underwhelming food. As a team we do strive to provide great customer care and enjoyable food. We will be taking your feedback on board to improve in the future.
If you would like to discuss further about your experience, please email us at oldbank.sw11@fullers.co.uk.
We do hope that you will visit again.
Written September 11, 2024
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Bev C
5 contributions
May 2021 • couples
Amazing place manager and staff so friendly nothing too much trouble. Barry the doorman was lovely too.
Highly recommend the food it was of a very high standard I will definitely go back
Written May 22, 2021
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KCambs
Cambridge73 contributions
May 2021 • solo
Walked in and got seated straightaway. However, unable to order the breakfast menu online so sat and waited for the waitress to come over (but she didnt). Watched as a group of people got seated and then served within the next 5 minutes. So at that point I got up and left. So embarrassing!
Written May 16, 2021
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Sally
17 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
Food tasted ok but lack of presentation. Extremely slow drinks service and staff poorly trained and managed. One very slow barman and two wait staff. Get the impression staff morale very low.
Written April 20, 2024
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M London
London6 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Came today. Drinks and bar snacks. Being exempt from wearing mask. Do not expect to be intimated by arrogant 'waiter' when asking to use facilities after telling them I'm prepared to cover face with my shirt. When i eventually was allowed to use facilities after an interrogation. To see their chef leaving toilet and sinks were dry. Their chef not washed his hands. Hypocrisy beyond belief. Disgusting!!! Never eat here. In fact never give my money to this place. People should think about this before ordering food. Revolting. Obviously will never return nor recommend this awful 'restaurant' . Seriously disgusting lack of customer service , arguing in front of other customers. Serious training needed here. Know your customers, know customer service in the service industry. Not happy!!! You don't need my money . You don't deserve customers paying your wages.
Written October 7, 2020
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Philip Y
4 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
We were greeted by Ellie & had an amazing experience. She got us our drinks sorted once we were settled and constantly checked up on us throughout our time at The Old Bank. Great vibe and music.
Ellie and team thank you so much!!!
Written October 4, 2024
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Danielle Sheridan
Hello, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy you enjoyed your visit to The Old Bank and will definitely pass on your kind words to her.
Written October 29, 2024
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Lisa T
London194 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Really nice pub in the heart of Battersea Northcote road . Friendly staff and a variety of classsic British food . Good wine list and cocktails are available and they serve a sensational Sunday Roast .
Written July 20, 2024
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