Nestled in Kensington, this charming barn-themed eatery serves rustic British fare that’s as delightful as its cozy, candlelit ambiance.
"For anyone who just can’t let cottage-core go. Really, this is all Aiden Turner’s fault. One day you’re innocently watching Poldark and the next you start buying anything in a 10-mile radius that involves wicker. However, this classic British restaurant has been championing that rustic home counties look for decades. Long before Taylor Swift donned a wool cardigan, or the algorithm started pressuring you into buying dried wild flowers. Not only is this Kensington spot named after Princess Margaret’s alias from when she used to sneak here for clandestine date nights, there is a truly glorious assortment of twee knick-knacks, and the ceiling is covered in everything from flowers to… saddles. It’s undeniably cosy and perfect for winter nights when London’s best fish pie is matched by the feeling that Heathcliff might pop his head around your church pew. " - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak
"The mains at this British restaurant in Kensington are usually around the £20 mark. Which is what makes their £20 set lunch and dinner menu feel like such a bargain. Choose between two courses for £20, or add on a dessert for £24." - rianne shlebak
"For mums who think Downton Abbey is the absolute shit If your mum had to pick a ‘specialist subject’ on Mastermind it would either be TV adaptations of Austen novels, pivotal moments within Victoria and Albert’s relationship, or realistically, the entirety of Colin Firth’s filmography. Maggie Jones’s is a ridiculously charming, old school British restaurant in Kensington that’s full of vintage church pews, candlelight, and wildflowers in wicker baskets. In the best possible way, dinner here is like stepping back in time. From their blackboard of fresh game, to their signature fish pie and apple crumble, the food here is excellent. You should also know that they do one of the best roasts in London." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"Smack bang between Holland Park and Kensington Palace Gardens is Maggie Jones’s. This British restaurant specialises in hearty food which roughly translates to: potatoes and butter. If you don’t think that you want stilton mousse or fish pie in warm weather then you’re sadly mistaken, drunk, or both." - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna
"This old-school Kensington restaurant is the kind of place where you’re too busy leaning over a candle, chatting, and shovelling fish pie in your mouth, to even think about making that 3pm tour bus—very convenient. It serves simple, British classics that could easily be dismissed as tasting homemade. So, the roast rump of lamb comes with a choice of peas and bacon or cauliflower and cheese, and your mate might inexplicably have a couple more potatoes on their plate. It’s you, cooking fancy British classics at home, being bold with the saffron. Only better. Much better." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley
