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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 10:30 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
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sat
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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4.0
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
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Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
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About
A charming pub with incredible history, The Dove has been a fixture of London life for centuries. Beside the River Thames, it's the best pub in Hammersmith for ambience, fresh food and quality ales.
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, 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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4.0
398 reviews
Excellent
181
Very good
140
Average
36
Poor
17
Terrible
24
Joanne W
19 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
After much research, we chose The Dove as we wanted to bring our American relatives (their 1st time to the UK) to an iconic historic English tavern on the bank of the Thames - and we all loved it (and this was the first visit for all of us!).
The manager and staff were all really welcoming and helpful - we were delayed travelling from Kent due to cancelled trains but our relatives were taken great care of until we arrived (and when we called to say we would be late, the manager was totally understanding). We requested a special table if possible - and were treated to one with views over the Thames. The food was delicious (our American relatives had wanted to try traditional British fish and chips/sausage and mash and were so delighted with theirs!) and being a veggie I greatly enjoyed the gnocchi - and my husband loved his chicken dish! We all had a wonderful time, we weren’t rushed at all and were made to feel so welcome. The pub is really atmospheric, characterful, quintessentially English, a slice of history - and so glad we chose this special place to bring our American relatives to, thank you!
Written January 5, 2025
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ColinMacmillan
London874 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
We planned to watch the Great River Race on Saturday 10th September 2022 from the embankment at Hammersmith. I tried to book a table at the Dove online; but the website reported there were no tables available; however when we enquired of the restaurant onsite he said they sometimes turn-off that facility at weekends, so is worth noting that asking at the inn itself is worthwhile. We were guided to a riverside table and enjoyed a two-course lunch for two with wine for about ÂŁ60. From our table we could view the boats competing in the Great River Race as they passed-by upstream.
Written September 13, 2022
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Michelle Foster
England158 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Having had a leisurely stroll along the river with friends, and feeling a bit peckish, we ventured inside at 12.30pm looking for a free table for four. Luckily it was early enough for The Dove to accomodate.
Quaint surroundings with seating inside and out.
Their roast dinners had amazingly generous portions, particularly the chicken. Absolutely delicious.
Would highly recommend. Booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Written October 18, 2023
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Annette D
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
I have been going to the Dove for years and up until now, the food the service and the ambiance were second to none. Now under new management, the service was extremely slow, at a table book for dinner it took 45 mins for the wine to arrive and the bottle was simply placed on the table with some stemless wine glasses, having order a ÂŁ40 bottle of white I requested glasses with stems but was told they had run out; exit waitress! We had to beg to place a food order and then two of the meals were sent back, the cock au vin consisted of a dried up piece of chicken in a white wine slop and by now, 9pm, the kitchen was closed; a replacement meal of fish and chips eventually arrived after the rest of us had finished our meals.
The staff were not suitably dressed for serving food with their bellies hanging out and them constantly pulling down their tops which were riding up to expose their entire stomachs and the glasses delivered to the table where hugged to the said stomach.
On ordering a slightly cheaper second bottle of wine, it had a screw top which was not even removed, just dumped on the table!
I had invited several friends for my birthday celebration and was totally embarrassed that I had suggested this venue. It was a disgrace and would definitely suggest avoiding it. Such a shame as it is a beautiful old pub in a lovely location on the river.
Attached is a picture of 2 of the waitresses.
Written September 9, 2023
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suzi_phipps
16 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Came here for Sunday lunch with my 2 friends. Was really looking forward to a nut roast and we had booked this 2 weeks in advance. We had to wait a bit for our table which is fine, but we’re told to wait outside and someone would come and get us when ready, and no one ever did. When ordering food I was told there was no nut roast (I’m pescatarian so couldn’t have any of the meat options), I opted for a starter of scampi instead which also wasn’t available. So finally went for one of their specials (also a starter) of scallops which the waitress said I could have as a main. My friends ordered roasts. When my food arrived it was only 2 scallops on a bed of chopped onion which I paid £17 for. Been to the Dove several times but was really disappointed that there were so many issues, particularly with the nit roast not being available. It was too late to eat at this point of my friends food had just arrived so I had to sit an watch them eat. While experience was ruined.
Written October 29, 2023
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geraldine k
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • friends
Poor service - repeatedly had to ask for attention eg menus, to order even a knife. Poor food. Fish and chips - chips thin and greasy. Fish batter crisp but made with some unpleasant ingredient. Chicken salad unimaginative and absolutely drowning in mayonnaise/dressing. Nasty cappuccino, tasted like instant coffee.
Written August 15, 2024
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Jon
4 contributions
Feb 2023 • friends
Having been recommended this place by a friend of mine and being newly resident to the area, I decided to take a friend of mine to lunch here on a bright Saturday afternoon. It couldn’t have been nicer even if it tried. We both had a pork loin dish with sides followed by two puddings, all of which were cooked brilliantly and my friend mentioned it was one of the most enjoyable eat outs he had had in a very long time. Service was efficient in delivery, beer (especially a few pints of ESB) was very tasty and overall we left with high satisfaction and a resolve to recommend highly to others. Will definitely be returning in the not too distant future.
Written February 28, 2023
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Mike B
Ashford918 contributions
Nov 2023 • solo
I’m in The Dove right now. It’s a Saturday night and very busy. I popped in for a meal and a drink before a film at the Riverside Studios.
If you don’t mind loads of young toffs it’s a good pub. I’m from the rougher end of West London and everyone sounded so posh that it was as if they were taking the micky out of posh people!
My belly of pork meal was nice enough, if a little light on the portion size. My gluten free Punk IPA was welcome but way too expensive at ÂŁ5.45 for just 330ml.
Written November 11, 2023
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Jack P
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
Fond memories of this place! Sadly like many of the more recent reviews the service was poor and the serving a number of the waiters & waitresses didn’t seem to care…
This was apart from one waiter - Stuart, he was fantastic, very attentive and seemed to be carrying all the covers himself.
I’d look after Stuart if I was the Landlord!
Written November 30, 2024
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Sassy_no_28
Melbourne2 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
This beautiful vintage pub is perfect for all kinds of occasions! My family brought me here for a birthday lunch and I was in raptures over the delicious food and wine. A shout out to team member Louis who made things special for the birthday girl and a thank-you to the rest of the crew, too!
Written June 6, 2024
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Smaragda P
2 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
The Dove is a lovely traditional English pub with very nice food. Unfortunately, the management is there to upset customers and not find any solutions. We had a booking and ended up ordering our food late without having any warning from the staff or the management. Our food was served at normal serving time (not delayed but not within record times after our order) and as our plates were touching the table the waiter told us that we had 10mins to finish our meal as we had to give the table away. We asked to speak to the management . The manager came and he was argumentative that he told us we had the table until 8pm and his next booking was coming so we had in fact 11mins. The interesting part of the story is that the pub has another section where food is served and there are a few tables but the manager not even for a second suggested that he could check to accommodate us there and he would have happy customers overall. 11 minutes later he came and asked us to leave because the other guests had arrived (it was true we could see them). most of us had rushed our food down but the one lady had a cottage pie which was extremely hot and she could not physically eat it at that point I had to ask the manager if he could accommodate us in the other part of the pub and he did go to check where there was indeed one table available but he said we had to move before anyone else walks in and takes it. He was going to bring the dishes we could not finish. Firstly I find appealing the fact that this guy called manager was so incapable of finding and suggesting a resolution!!!!!! Managers are meant to find solutions and they did nothing at all. Second, once he found out that there was a table he again failed to reassure that he could move us there and we literally had to grab coats and bags and run to the table before anyone else takes it. Thirdly if we only had 10 minutes shouldn't they offer a warning when the order was placed and keep an eye out to accommodate us in the other section?! I can't understand how these people run a career! Overall the stuff was extremely friendly and polite but I find it hard to accept that the manager all he could do is ask us to give the table back while they were solutions to be offered
Written March 5, 2022
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Imogen L
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • couples
Good memories in this place! However, like a lot of the more recent reviews, a number of the staff were slow to be helpful. Took a while to bring cutlery / clear plates / bring sauces. Didn’t seem very interested or engaged.
However, Stuart was the exception and basically seemed to be looking after the whole pub himself. Really nice bloke, I’d look after him if I was the landlord!
Written November 30, 2024
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SergLDN
London5 contributions
Aug 2021 • family
Shocking service! Worst experience I’ve ever had anywhere. Asked for a table for two, was given a table with the condition it was for one hour. Waiter came less than 10 minutes after, yet to order drinks and saying she’ll need the table in 30 minutes. We were shocked and she claimed we had been there for 30 minutes already when she hadn’t even stopped by to take our order. Brought the “manager”, who claimed we had been there now for 15 minutes without ordering… if your waiter doesn’t come to take the order … and anyways I’m fine with 45 minutes for a pint. All seemed like a joke with half of the terrace empty.
If your hostess makes a mistake and gives you a table is booked, don’t make excuses and lie to your clients in their face.
Written August 18, 2021
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Labatut S
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I believe our Customer service team got in touch with you durectly regarding your visit. I am sorry about the mistake and confusion. We have reviewed our booking system and retrained our team to avoid having incidents like this as much as we can.
Kind regards
Written September 1, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
SIL77777
London171 contributions
May 2021 • friends
Met a friend for a catch up and we walked by the dove which is always busy… but since it was Tuesday, 2pm we managed to find a table outside. Lovely and friendly staff, the service was brilliant and quick. They made sure everything was fine throughout our stay. We ordered 8 drinks, a burger and a prawn dish and the bill came up at £80 - in line with London prices. Highly recommend this place!
Written June 23, 2021
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Sonia L
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your lovely review!
I am really happy to read that our team was attentive and efficient! I hope to see you again, as soon as the summer comes back!
Written July 7, 2021
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Anne W
Chiswick5 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
Whilst the setting is admittedly lovely, the food at this place is woeful; overcooked meat (and no one thought to ask how we would like it cooked), 'caramelised' artichokes that tased of vinegar and were drowned in a white-ish sauce that looked and tasted like - well, wallpaper paste is a euphemism; a side salad that consisted of a few leaves of bagged salad and nothing else. I could go on but don't really want to remember the rest of the meal. The service was sullen and defensive. If you must visit this place, then just have a drink and go and eat somewhere else.
Written November 19, 2021
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Labatut S
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review, amd I apologise for the late reply as it has only came through to us.
We have already answer to other people of your party reviews on google and through our company feedback system.
However I am still very saddened to read your review.
On this occasion we remove the side salad that was ordered as a starter from the bill as it was not eaten and offered an alternative which you decide not to go for. It is disappointing for us that you did not mention any other issues with the rest of the dishes when my team checked back on you again as we would have been able to sort something out, had we known you were not happy with the lamb and the vegan artichoke dish.
All our products are delivered fresh from our suppliers and it is a shame it was not up to your expectations.
Kind regards,
Sonia Labatut
Written December 28, 2021
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