The British Pantry
8125 161st Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052
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Address :
8125 161st Ave NE
Redmond, WA, 98052 - Phone (425) 883-7511
- Website https://www.thebritishpantryltd.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 6:00pm
- Mon : 10:00 am - 6:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Linda L.
Overall: Reminds me of a typical cheap store in the UK (except for their prices) I first heard about the British Pantry when we were toying with the idea of moving to Seattle - mainly because I thought it would be novel to start up a British style bakery/eatery. Anyhow, we were shown where the store was by our ex-pat real estate agent. It's been over one year since we've lived in the US, and it was ONLY today that we decided to go in. Before entering the store itself we were laughing at the menu of Plougman's and fish 'n' chips - I don't miss this crap at all! The store itself had the feel that I'd been time-warped back in time into this old granny-ish style store. On walking into the store, it reminded me of those cheap stores you'd find dotted around in the UK that boasts their $1.00 items.... There was a distinctively large number of teapots and China (teaware etc), odd - I don't recall ever having one of these things, neither do any of my family!!! Funny how stereotypical these places can be. They stocked the usual disgustingly unappetizing looking pies/tarts/cakes like in good ole England - I should know, I've lived there for over 29 years, so they were true to form. It wasn't an overly well-stocked store, which actually boasts that it stocks "all the stuff you miss from the UK". Their main items were biscuits/cookies - Digestives, jams/preserves/curds, cakes, paxo stuffing (ONLY sage and onion), Bisto gravy granules (yuck), teas, Twiglets, Atora vegetable suet and other tat (that made me cringe). They also stocked a tiny selection of British cheeses (approximately 10) bearing in mind there are over 700 varieties of British cheese actually available. They also had bacon (the main reason for coming in), they stocked Danish (yes, in the British pantry) AND Irish, neither were smoked - puh! They have significant overheads and profit margins here - one packet of say Atora suet was around $5.00 (in the UK, it would be $1.80), a packet of party rings (biscuits/cookies with frosting, which are meant for paupers) were around $4-5.00 a packet (in the UK, they would be $1.60). Ok, I do understand they have to import the stuff... They didn't have ANY of the things I missed from the UK - the McVities Jamaican ginger cake, the rindless smoked bacon, the soda farls the list goes on... ok, well it doesn't go on for that long!!!! I wouldn't revisit here even if it was for the novelty - ewww... if I wanted to be transported back in time, I'd visit some backward town in the UK.
(1)Danica K.
I've been coming here since I discovered it right after my move to the area 10 years ago! It's a bit of a slog from Seattle but worth it if you're an Anglo & teaophile. I'm a big fan of the sausage rolls with a green salad. The rolls have just the right amount of grease and a flaky shell that's near perfect and the sausage has the right amount of pepper. Follow it up with a pot of black tea and a warm scone with golden raisins, butter, jam and cream on top and it's the perfect Sunday afternoon lunch. Or just come of the high tea in the afternoon- it's got the same great scone but some nice fruit added to it. It's better than any high tea in Seattle IMHO. (Queen Mary included- there's something about too much non-ironic floral prints crammed together in one room that puts me off of that place!) After lunch the store draws you in. There's a tonne of great candy, teaware, hard to find foods (Bisto anyone? there was alos a South African soup mix there that looked intrigueing) and tea galore. Barrys, PG Tips, etc.
(4)Katie S.
Super overpriced imported food items, but you'd expect that. Pretty decent teacakes and various baked items, AWESOME fruitcake. (does anyone else say that? They're everywhere...SOMEONE must be buying them besides me) The restaurant is kind of nice for breakfast that we had and mostly enjoyed except the sausage which tasted a little livery (like the organ meat) for my taste. Too mushy. Ew. The service was warm, friendly, delightful. I mostly like coming here around Christmas time so I have an excuse to buy a log of fruitcake. Then take it home, unwrap it, soak it in booze every few days for a couple weeks, rewrap it, and TOTALLY FORGET ABOUT IT. In the bottom of the fridge, until it becomes scented like a refrigerator. SAD.
(4)Christine Y.
I love good british teas with a lil cream and sugar! Mmm! i've never had a meat pie before...always thought it was a weird combination, but the British Pantry changed my mind! cute little setup attatched to a cute little british store where you can also purchase mini meat and dessert pastries! yum! My sister and I shared the steak and mushroom pie that came with a salad and for dessert we had a yummy buttery scone! I'm not sure if there was anything particularly special about the place but the food was good as was the tea. I would love to go again to try their high tea but until that time I enjoy stopping by for the mini pasty's! (they have the meat and mushroom in a mini verson! ) I'll be going again of course but for those who are thinking "eh?" I think it's worth checking out at least once to form your own opinion!
(4)Nicole S.
I've come here every once in a while since I was a child and I enjoy the food every time! Unfortunately, I have noticed that unless you're a regular and the older servers know who you are, sometimes you won't be served promptly or very well. It's kind of annoying. My husband and I went there for Sunday lunch this past week and it took forever to get out of there while we watched a couple seated after us and served by our waitress come in, get served and get out. I think we were there for a full half hour more than they were! And all because they appeared to be regulars! So I'm not in there every week like they are, but does that really mean I have to be served with a cold shoulder? On the other hand, the food never disappoints!
(3)Foodie G.
Unfortunately, the restaurant was not very good at all. Yes, the scones are tasty but WAY overpriced. You're better off ordering one from the counter and eating it outside than doing sit down which will cost you an arm and a leg. We ordered fish and chips (nothing great) and the grilled salmon which was very bland.
(2)Christopher S.
This is one of my favorite places to eat at in the Redmond area. Staff are friendly and heckling is a given. If you like English food and European football, this is the place.
(4)Maria L.
Yum, yum, yum. Another great place for battered fish in the Seattle-Tacoma area. They even serve mushy peas as a side order upon request. In London, I never ate the mushy peas but mushy peas says "authentic British fish and chips" to me. It's just a really cool over-the-top thing.
(4)Sione P.
This place is great! I mostly rave about the fresh pastries/baked items, but you can get all manner of foods/food ingredients for a variety of different English treats. The bakery, however, holds some delicious treats! The sausage rolls are fantastic! Take some home and pop them in the microwave for a few seconds and yum-o! The curry "pies" are great and flaky and have a great mild curry flavor. The dessert pastries are also great. There's great tarts and especially the custard filled "mini-pies" whose crusts just fall apart upon taking a bite. This is a great place to check out and is becoming a bit more well-known location in Redmond. It's just a couple blocks from the Redmond Transit Center. A great store for expat's looking for some of their foods from home, those that just love the stuff, and those that want to try!
(4)Sharon B.
Wonderful place for simple, traditional afternoon tea. Scones are delish! No fancy three tier displays or stuffy decor, just comfort food in a warm environment. Best part, the price!
(4)Lori P.
Very cute little place to try out British food. boyfriend took me here to try out the meat pie. It seemed just a tad over cooked but the crust tasted pretty good as well as the meat inside. I also had a sample of the chicken curry pie and that was delicious!
(4)Rachel M.
Nevilles at the British Pantry is probably my favorite place in the world for comfort food. My boyfriend and I love their Shepard's Pie, it's so amazing! Moist seasoned ground beef with sliced carrots on top then on top of that mashed potatoes. At dinner comes with a choice of soup or salad and they have some really enjoyable soups. The bread and butter is good, my boyfriend likes how the packets of butter are soft. My father is a fan of the fish and chips. And now since the pub opened up next door they have access to a full bar and can make all sorts of British favorites. I like to come here at least once every couple weeks.
(4)Winnie L.
They serve breakfast, lunch, high tea set everyday & brunch on weekends. If you miss English food or grocery, you can find crumpets, ploughmans, scone, Sherpard's pie,...you name it. They also have a small shop by it that you can buy English china, pastry & loose leaves tea, imported biscuit, lemon curd, jam and candy. I always go there for pastry, high tea set & loose leaves tea.
(4)Pink M.
I like this British place. I like the house tea and the chips here. I feel that the food is of high quality here compared to other American restaurant at the same level that I've been to. The menu also contains traditional British dishes. The servers are quite nice - They give you a feel of British people (e.g. polite and quiet).
(4)Thaddeus G.
Really good breakfast in the wee restaurant. Pick up a can of Hunt's "Spotted Dick" while you're at the store adjacent. It makes a delicious dessert, hilarious conversation piece, or gag gift for an ex-lover. Also - vegetarians take note! This is a great resource for vegetarian gravy mixes of all flavours. (Yep - that's the British spelling. You saw right.) Only drawback: it should be larger. Perhaps about the size of the Albert Hall.
(4)Sam H.
Meh... I've had better. Especially when it comes to service. It's an interesting idea the first time, but quickly lost appeal for me. The food was a bit greasy and bland (traditionally English? ha ha) the first few times I went. Then I stopped going. Best thing I've had is the tartar sauce, which is very dilly. I'd drive over to Celtic Bayou instead... better bangers and mash, better service, better beer, and better Fish and Chips.
(2)B B.
Sure this place is nostalgic and a bit stereotypical, but it also warm and inviting. Things are a bit on the pricey side even when you factor in shipping and markup. The pastry case holds many tempting treats. The chicken curry pasty, sausage roll, and bakewell tarts are my favorites. If you have a chance to sit and eat in the restaurant try the apple blackberry tart with warm custard. Sooo good!
(4)S S.
I've only been there once, but I would go there again. It's a restaurant adjacent to their bakery/pantry. The restaurant is kind of cute, british-style. I ordered a vegetarian sandwich. It was good but the portion was rather small and it wasn't that cheap. I also visited the bakery and bought a few things. Prices in the bakery were reasonable.
(4)Angie W.
Friend was raving about this place so we stopped in for desert recently. He insisted the strawberry rhubarb pie was the way to go so that's what I went with. The pie was amazing but the waitress suggested getting it with custard and the warm custard overwhelmed the pie. Next time I would get it plain or with ice cream. Everyone I know who has eaten lunch has been happy. The little shop next door has bakery (sweet and savory) you can take to go. Will be back to work my way through.
(4)Kim B.
I'm a huge tea and Anglophile. I can't believe today was the first day my 7 year old daughter and I have tried this place! We had breakfast. I had the spinach, bacon and cheese quiche that comes with a scone and fruit. My daughter had a scone and fruit. I ordered fried potatoes and bacon on the side, and we both had tea. Let me just say this, I want 6 more scones right now (& we only ate there a few hours ago). The cream, marmalade and jam were fantastic. The scones were so buttery and lovely. Ah, can't wait to go back.
(4)Jeff M.
Met a client here for lunch one Saturday. It's a small, inviting place attached to the Three Lions Pub. Because of this, I knew that the fish and chips would be excellent and I was right. I don't know how they get their fish to taste so fresh and good, but, bar none, The British Pantry (Three Lions Pub) have the best fish and chips around.
(4)Alexander H.
One of my favorite places in Redmond! My grandmother and I have made it our little tradition to go have tea and Fish and Chips here on our lunch breaks. I would definitely recommend this place for any occasion! There is also a really cute shop inside. If you're in the area check it out!
(5)Sarah K.
For those who aren't aware I am British and have only been in the USA for just over three years. There are times when I still crave British food especially Cadbury's chocolate. Whilst I know you can get Cadbury here it is different, someone told me that this was due to the milk content in the UK cadbury's being higher but I am unsure if this is correct. Whilst there were British food stores in San Diego they were all quite a difference from me and even though some supermarkets stock British items the choice is often limited. So imagine my surprise when I found out that not only was there a British shop in Redmond where I lived but it's in walking distance of my house! I have discovered since that there are only 3 British shops in the whole of Washington state! As well as the non perishable items such as tea bags and baked beans they sell a huge selection of chocolate, biscuits (known as cookies here), other items which are traditionally British such as teapots. The best part however is that they have a counter on which they sell sausage rolls, pasties, pork pies and cakes amongst many other things. Additionally they sell sausages, sausage meat and bacon as well as Yorkshire puddings. Not only is the shop in my city, in walking distance of my house, sells almost everything British I ever could want but it's also not as expensive as many other places! We have struck gold!
(5)Niniane W.
I like the tea, cucumber sandwiches, sausage roll, and scone with cream. The eclair is good. The tarts seem a bit dry. Prices are reasonable. It feels authentic. Not that I know for sure, but it's good enough for me!
(4)Ingrid B.
Review only for British Pantry Shop. This seems to be the only British shop around (other than getting some items at World Market) and the hubby and I drove to Redmond to check it out. We got very spoiled living for ten years in LA because there are a lot of British shops (I think there is a big expat population) and amazing pubs. We got used to amazing choices in British candy, bangers, sausage rolls, tarts and pies - you name it (we are huge Anglophiles and even went on our honeymoon in London). So while it is not as fabulous as the shops in the LA area - it is stocked with lots of items. Various Bisto flavors, crisps, jam, tea, cookies. They have a bakery section with sausage rolls, meat pies and sweet pies, quiche, and lots of english tarts (jam tarts, bakewell tarts, etc), and shortbread. We took home sausage rolls and a variety of tarts. Very yummy! The shortbread in particular was the best I have ever had. Almost between a shortbread and a soft sugar cookie. DELICIOUS. And from the freezer section we got some English bacon. Sadly they do not have frozen bangers or banger rolls or any frozen meat pies. (Like I said - we got spoiled by the shops in LA!) We will definitely come back!
(4)Shelah M.
Ate breakfast at this quaint little restaurant and ordered the traditional English breakfast, along with a pot of tea. Our server was this very sweet old lady. The food was simple and filling--my favorite parts were the sausage and breakfast potatoes. While the food is nothing phenomenal and what I could probably do at home, the setting and atmosphere make the occasional visit worth it. We will definitely return and try out the lunch some time.
(3)Nina S.
My husband, who's a Brit, and I have been coming to this place since he discovered it 10 yrs ago. The Traditional Breakfast -- eggs, bacon, English sausage, fried tomatoes, beans, country fried potatoes, with side of toast -- and earl gray (of course) are our usual order. Scones are wonderful as well. We've had their fish and chips and their other lunch items but we mainly come here for their breakfast menu. Visit their store next door --they have pasties, meat pies, and other baked goods. They carry imported canned good items which remind my husband of home, but they are pricey. Around Easter, they make hot cross buns...yumm! Don't wait until the last minute because they sell out of them fast! We usually get ours a week before Easter and refrigerate them or put them in the freezer. Reheat and they're just as good as freshly baked!
(5)Travis P.
This place is a disaster of a restaraunt. Sat ourselves in this place and i was in a group of 4 and 2 of us ordered their pub burgers, 1 with a salad w/ranch and the other with fries with no tomato or onions. We recieved our food and the burger with the salad got blue cheese on it instead of ranch and the other came with onions and tomatos on it with a plain salad on the plate. We sent them back and the 1 burger with the salad finally got the right dressing on it and the other burger came back with no tomatos or onions however they didn't put any sauce on it so i sent it back again and got it back with everything on the side so i could make the burger myself WTF????? Service was slow as we were there for over an hour and only got my soda refilled once due to the server never checking up on us. We finally got the bill and they tried charging 1 of the burgers for cheese and bacon which wasn't on the burger, and throughout the whole time not 1 apology from the server but she did say "At least you will have something to write about" so she was right about that as here i am writing to all of you about this terrible place. They also do not serve fresh food as my friends salmon was clearly a cut of frozen salmon as well as the burgers and for a place that charges as much as they do 1 would think the ingredients would be fresh. I will never go back as this place is a joke unless you like overpayng for frozen food and getting crappy service.
(1)T C.
I have tried their restaurant several times with both friends and family. It's a nice meeting place for tea but NOT their food. Quaint, worn, and out of date is how I would describe the dining area. The waitresses depending who you get are not too friendly and seem to be worn out too. The tea is good but the food is not delicious. I know British food is suppose to be boiled and bland. I'm into tasty and wanting for more type of dining experience. I would not recommend this restaurant and plan to visit again in a few months to see if there has been any improvements and will update my review.
(3)Anne M.
My husband and I have been eating at the Pantry for the past 18 months, going about once every 6 weeks. I give this place 5 stars, because the staff are always nice and chatty, and we always order the fish and chips, and each time it tastes the exact same. I don't know how they get it right every time. We also order a side of onion rings, which are a huge portion, and very yummy. We have also had the apple pie, and custard. Very comforting food! We always visit the adjoining shop too, and buy some pastries, We have never been disappointed here.
(5)Molly F.
I don't normally write any reviews right away but I wanted to write one for this place before I forget the details of my dining experience here. First of all, I called the restaurant to see if they were busy on my way to make sure I won't be waiting for too long. The person who answered the phone said the restaurant wasn't busy at all and guaranteed that there won't be any wait. I arrived within 7 minutes (of my call) and there was 1 party (of 2 people) waiting to be seated. I'm not sure how long they were waiting but the host was very aware that we were waiting to be seated. No one came to inform us how long the wait was, they just pretended like they didn't see us. It took about 12 minutes for the party in front of me got seated. I peeked to see if the restaurant was full but there were ONLY 3 tables (2 tables of 2 people and one with 6 but all of them looked about they were finished with their meal because...well, they plates were clean). I know the host KNEW we were waiting because we made eye contact a several times but noooooo, she wouldn't come over to assist us. Finally, when my party talked about leaving, the host came and said, "You guys need to be patient because we had a big party earlier and we've been busy." No hellos, no I'm sorry you've been waiting, no we'll seat you shortly. She came to tell us we need to be patient! And the "big party" she talked about was already gone because I didn't see any big tables they were serving. Anyway, another 8 minutes passed... we were headed to the door to leave but the host came and informed us that the table was ready. We should've just left but I felt bad so we got seated. Big mistake, I tell ya. The waitress was very unfriendly & answered my questions about the menu in a condescending way. I should've left again but a friend of mine said this place was good so I thought maybe the food would make up for all of the unpleasant led up to thus far. Well, I hate my friend for introducing me to this place because my disappointment was even greater after getting the food. Not only the plated food looked unappetizing but the taste was even worse! By the way, I got their traditional tea and my friend got their "famous" fish & chips. Their tea was over steeped so it was unbelievably bitter and their scone, cucumber sandwich & crumplet were below average. I guarantee you, I can make your afternoon tea experience better than this place can so c'mon over to my house! Whether you're going here for their afternoon tea or just regular food, do yourself a favor and save your money and take your business elsewhere. You'll thank me later.
(1)Hannah W.
I have been living in Seattle for 4 months now and whilst I'm enjoying the new foods over here I am really missing three things - English bacon, sausage rolls and Robinsons squash. So to say I was excited when I heard about the British pantry was an understatement. The sausage rolls tasted just like home, the bacon was perfect and when I found my favourite flavour of squash I let out a little squeal of joy right there in the shop!!!! I am so excited to go back again the next time I'm feeling home sick xxx
(5)Tarah W.
If you don't know about the breakfast sausages, you're missing out. Delicious marmalade, and you can order pastries from the case in the British Pantry is you want. Try the Eccles Cakes. Get high tea for tasty sandwiches.
(5)Mike C.
Reminds me of High Street shops in small-town England -- or even in London burbs such as Hounslow. Which is to say the place is simple and you can tell that it's run by a family. All net positives in my opinion. Great marmalade selection -- and interestingly the best orange marmalade is from Ireland. Makes me wonder who really made it, given that Ireland is hardly noted for citrus fruit... Still, it's even better than King Kelly, which in my estimation is high quality competition. What else do you want? They generally have it: biscuits, bakery items, even trinkets such as calendars and china. If you forgot a gift before getting on the plane home, sneak over here and no one will be the wiser. Found the staff to be friendly in the genuine manner that a proper Brit knows how to pull off. And while there, go next door for a pint of Old Speckled Hen -- even better than the average pub's brew in Blighty.
(5)Stella B.
This place is wonderful! Great staff great food! Great grocery store! I couldn't ask for anything this place is amazing I definitely will come back her again!
(5)Jeff C.
Not a bad British food place... service is decent... food is so so. I am not a huge British food fan because British food is just plain and boring. The British Panty does had a good selection of the pie desert. We had a sample platter and tried 6-7 different type of dessert pies. Our favorite is the berry pie. Probably won't come back to this place, but you should give this a try if you haven't!
(3)Protyusha D.
We went for brunch/breakfast on a super bowl day since none of the food places were around were open. The menu was pretty limited. I ordered a ham and cheese quiche ($11) and my husband ordered a Lancashire Pastry. The taste of the food was pretty average. The quiche came with a side salad which was just plain greens. After the breakfast I walked to the small adjacent gift shop and saw the same quiche available. the quiche was just $3.95. Cant believe they were serving the same quiche with a small side of plain greens for freaking $11. The size of the quiche was pretty small as well. I would not recommend this place to anybody nor will visit there again !
(1)Karen B.
I have never had anything in their restaurant, but the store that accompanies it is great. Yes, imported food is costlier than domestic food, but they have a good variety from the UK and the staff is super nice and helpful. I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old and have had no problems taking them in there, but the aisles are a little narrow so if the kids have grabby hands, watch out or avoid the breakables aisles. They have a nice pastry case with some British favorites that my family and I love.
(4)Wes N.
Love going here even though it is a long trip from Bremerton. Restaurant is cozy and full of memorabilia, staff is chatty and helpful, serving sizes are a bit small for the price, but the food is tasty. I love the pork pies and always go to the store side and purchase half dozen or so to bring home. The store has many other items, all on the expensive side, but since I only make it over once or twice a year, I get items I know I like and will use and always try something new. The store side also carries British bacon. And while the cost of it is dear, those of us who have had it while in England, will want to purchase at least one pack. I admit, I'm selfish with it and if someone at the table doesn't genuinely appreciate it, I cut them off from having more. Good selection of teas, loose and bagged. Also I like OXO gravy granules and have only found the chicken flavor once. The other brands are just okay. Look at their candy bar section, it is just a fraction of what is available at the store in England. Makes the American selection of candy bars look almost non existent. If your into tea pots, cozies, cups and saucers and other such knick knacks and bric-Ã -brac, they've got that too. Not a big store, but they do have a lot of variety, Also, HP sauce, Daddies, beans in tomato sauce ( a British staple), and many other table top condiments. Oooooh, I've made myself hungry and ready to take a trip!
(4)Celeste D.
Wow. What happened to this place? The food seems to have gone steadily downhill. The fish and chips were always blah but now they are inedible. Bland, slimy, and cut in rectangles. And do stay away from the "lobster bisque" - it was salty, pink (dye), and devoid of any lobster or any kind of seafood or vegetable. When I spotted a clump, I thought it was a piece of fish. Sadly, it was a clump of flour. It was basically pink, salty bechamel. And the most heartbreaking part? All the bland food cost a whopping $62 without tax. Now I remember why I've avoided this place for years. I feel so dirty right now.
(2)Anita J.
This review is strictly based on the grocery side. The pies, tarts, and other pastries are decent , nothing exceptional, just decent. It's weird because you would expect them to taste freshly made, not bland and generic.
(3)Stefanie F.
They advertise they do tea until a certain time and when we got there we got rushed since they wanted to close. When asked if we could substitute for high tea items they didn't give choice. We asked if tea was imported they said yes but it's just tea bags from twinning a so nothing special. When asked if they have loose tea they brought out the bags but didn't know what they were Tea set was very basic and boring. There are so many better tea places
(2)Jo C.
As the 3 -stars say this is A-ok. Not great, not bad. Loved the British beer selection. Food was not so brilliant. Basic typical English dishes like Shepard's pie and pasties. The potatoes didn't taste fresh and tasted processed. The sides were a bit bland and not fresh either. I think they're frozen vegetables, at least not canned. The service was weird. Server was very nice, but terrible timing on service and a bit disruptive to our dinner at times. Our drinks were completely empty and were not filled till asked. But then again, she was very obliging.
(3)Jeff B.
3 Lions Pub was packed, so we walked over to Nevilles (restaurant that is part of British Pantry) for dinner. They share a kitchen and the same fantastic potato crisps. If you like English cuisine, I believe you'll like Nevilles. Repeating because it is important: If you like English cuisine, I believe you'll like Nevilles. (We're not big fans ourselves, but do see it as solid fare - similar to how I view my hometown upper US Midwest food.) Was an overall good experience. FOOD: 3.0 - My wife had fish and chips and rated it a 3.0. (cod). - I was pleasantly surprised to see a goat curry special and had it. Very nice, and spicy. 3.5. - Side salad was typical US Midwest iceberg lettuce, firm tomato slice, and a couple of cucumber slices. In Pac NW, we are used to more diverse salads. 2.0. - Cheese plate. Three English cheeses, crackers, apple slices, and fruit. Seemed to be all cow's milk. 2.5. We also had glasses of red wine. Fine. I have been here in the past and had bangers and mash; it was solid and satisfying. SERVICE: 3.5. The young blond women who served us was very attentive and never kept us waiting. AMBIANCE: 3.5. I did notice that when the weather is nice they offer specials on beers to imbibe on the patio. Might be worth checking out with co-workers sometime, especially if 3 Lions is packed. The foods and knick-knacks offered for sale in the attached British Pantry are fun to browse. We didn't purchase anything, but the canned "Vegetarian Haggis" spontaneously awoke a strong mixed feeling of curiosity and "huh?/ugh". I need to go back and get some.
(3)Callum S.
I was very happy with what I found on the shelves at The British Pantry. I will have to return to try the restaurant. Yes it was a bit pricey, but its worth it to me. I haven't been able to find Irn Bru anywhere else so I was very happy about that. The staff were very friendly and gave me a discount for buying so much Bru at once haha. I will update this review when I've gone back for lunch sometime.
(4)Phoenix A.
Come here for the best apple pie in the galaxy...seriously! And have some fish and chips with it. And a martini. But you'll have to remind the waitress to garnish it with 2 nice, plump olives. Came here for dinner at first to eat in the bar, but this place was packed on a Friday night. (Will have to try to make it here earlier next time). So we walked over to the Neville's side and enjoyed a less noisy, but no less ambient, cocktail and dinner. I started with a dirty martini which was not as dirty as I've had in the past and it came ungarnished so I had to wave the waitress down special to get them. I had the fish and chips, which were not greasy and came with nice steak fries. And for dessert, I had to have the apple pie which had this Trefoil-like crust and was served with two triangular slabs of a creamy, sweet vanilla ice cream. Dessert blew my mind! Our server was very cordial and I had a great time with my 2 dinnermates. The menu prices were outstanding. I'll be moving away from this area and don't know how soon I will be back, but I am thinking that a raid of the apple pies in the bakery are a must before I go.
(4)Tom B.
What don't they have? Here's a row of Christmas ornaments from the old homeland. Here are the toffees. The licorices--excuse me...liquorices. The teapots. The tea mugs. The tea cups. The tchotchkes. The tea. The more tchotckes. The shelves looking like they're ready to start teetering. The again with the tchotchkes already. If you judge by the clarity of door signage, this place is like a thrift store. You'll reach the same conclusion when you try to get the latch to stick on closing the door. And when you look at the mismatched shelving units--no two alike!--holding up all the multifarious merchandise. But the stuff for sale clearly delights the expats. Many different accents call out over the counter in both directions. There's a bunch of refrigerated stuff behind the counter that no doubt makes people misty thinking back to the dear old days of yore back home. I didn't ask what any of it was, but I bet it's probably pretty good even if you've never had it (I probably fall in that category, most likely). I didn't buy anything, but I did try some of the liquorice and it really is good. I tried to convince myself to buy a Scottish Highland Games tea mug but I couldn't quite pull it together. This place is kind of fascinating: just looking at all the different packaging designs makes you feel like you've stepped into an ever-so-slightly different world. Very fun place to visit.
(4)Bill B.
It's all about the bakery! When I have a craving for some real pub grub like sausage rolls or curry pies, this is my destination. A lot of the food in the bakery case can add to a picnic basket quite nicely, too. The rest of the stuff can be mail-ordered or bought online for quite a bit less, even with shipping. Mind you, being able to grab an Aero or Wig-wag bar without waiting for delivery or a trip up to Canada is convenient.
(3)Chuck P.
Great little place and very close to what you would see in England... I've lived there. Had traditional breakfast and it was very good.
(3)Steven H.
After a few visits I like this place. The service is fairly consistent, if a bit slow when they're busy, and the food is really great. I've tried a few plates, and my favorite are the pasties, the crust is very flaky and succulent. The portions are healthy, but not so big they'll leave you wishing you hadn't cleaned the plate. Along with the restaurant, there's also the small store adjacent that offers a lot of interesting foodstuffs. The prices are a bit high, you can find some things at the grocery store for much less, but there's also oddities like the canned haggis which you're not likely to find elsewhere.
(4)Kelly N.
The food in the restaurant is quite good, and the grocery store has wonderful, authentic British treats, however the service is atrocious due to the unfriendliness and inflexibility of most of the staff. My family's favorite meal there is breakfast, which they advertise as serving until noon. However, the last time we were there, we arrived at 11:50 and were told that the kitchen had already "changed over" and were no longer serving breakfast. We observed that other customers were already seated and were also told that breakfast was unavailable, they too were not pleased.
(2)Melissa F.
This place is fantastic. I've already reviewed the adjoining pub, Three Lions, but I figured The British Pantry need its own review. The bakery is fantastic. I mean, honestly fantastic. I'm not British, nor have I ever been to Britian, but I've brought a number of Blighty natives and anglophiles here - they've all loved it! I recommend the steak and onion pie, as well as the Lancashire (which really should be "Cornish") pasty. They are absolutely gorgeous. The exteriors are perfectly done: buttery and soft and flavorful. The filling is meaty and juicy and totally tasty. As for desserts, I have a super soft spot for Eccles Cakes. They aren't for everyone.. but that's fine - MORE FOR ME!! This shop also carries other standard British fare like BEANZ, various curries, teas, chocolate biscuits, and Cadbury goodies (and I don't mean those nasty Easter egg things). There's also a cold section where they have Stilton cheeses and such. Basically, if you want something British, or you've never had anything and you want to try, come here. The staff has always been polite and they can and will make recommendations for you. Last thing, If you eat next door at the pub or at Neville's, dear God, please please please get the fish and chips. They are the best ever! I'm so thankful for this place. May they never go out of business. :D
(5)Emma F.
The restaurant is a 2.5, the store is a 1 Restaurant: It is the worse of British food. There is a lot of great food in England, especially as of late. This is the kind of food that gave them a bad reputation. Also I had better pasties in truck stops along the M40 than here. I don't expect it to be the best, but this is just sad. One more thing that upsets me is that they don't serve clotted cream with their high tea. Instead they give you whipped cream. I am sorry but that is not even close to the same thing. Store: If I saw this store in the UK I would think it was a tourist trap. They sell more china and "British junk" than food. Furthermore, it is the same food they sell ain the International section of the grocery stores but older and some of it expired. After the comment from the owner, whose picture looks nothing like the employee I spoke with, I retract my previous comment and have deleted it. I do however stand by my comment on the food and shop. UPDATE: I followed up with the owner regarding her comment. I shared with her the experience I had at her store just like she asked and to date have heard nothing back.
(2)Philip R.
The British Pantry has proper authentic food from the other side of the pond. We love the fish and chips (which are proper thick fries) and the tartar sauce for an unbeatable price. The apple pie is also great and comes with custard.
(5)Dennis D.
A great little shop that seems to be a three-in-one. It's a cute little British store, a quaint little British cafe/restaurant, and it's also connected to the British-like "Three Lions Pub" British, British, British! They've got a fun trifecta here! It's a British hat trick! :-D
(4)Victoria C.
I have NO idea what anything else tastes like, and I can't speak to the decor or customer service, but I CAN speak to the almond baked goods courtesy of my sister who just delivered three of them to me (note: these came from the bakery inside the store, NOT the restaurant itself): Each of these are only $1.45 each. 1. honey almond tart: just DEVOURED this in three gulps. OMG. SO good. Perfect balance of almond and honey. Flakey, buttery tart shell. Yum. 2. almond mini pie with almond crust and almond filling: kind of like a marzipan filling. Most almondy of the three baked goods. 3. bakewell tart: more cakey than the spongey, eggy, custardy tart I make from scratch. I'm not sure if mine is legit, or this one is legit, but I like mine better.
(4)Emily O.
What a delightful location. My mother's family has been on the Eastside my entire life, even when my family was silly enough to live elsewhere for a while, and I child I loved coming here when we visited on vacation. Now that I live here, I regularly meet up with my grandmother here on the weekends for afternoon tea. Completely worth the drive out to Redmond, with its quaint atmosphere in the restaurant and very diverting selection of goodies to browse through in the store. The restaurant has a delightful menu including a few of my favorite British dishes (bangers & mash!) that make me nostalgic for my time living on the other side of the puddle. They make a good cuppa (cup of tea) and the sweets are simply heavenly. The service can be a bit less-than rapid, but it isn't the kind of place you should be trying to rush through.
(5)Katie C.
I love the British Pantry! I've been here a few times with groups, and we were very well taken care of. They did separate checks for a group of 10, THAT IS AWESOME! I don't think I have seen that anywhere- I really appreciate places that will do that for you. We all tipped very well. Anyway, most importantly: THE FOOD. Everything I've ever had here was pretty great. The venison starter is tender and comes with a yummy sweet sauce. The cheese plate is always a hit. Every type of pie and pasty is delicious- though my favorite is the steak and kidney, especially since I don't know of any other place to get this. On nom nom. The foods shop next door is great too, tons of fun stuff to choose from!
(4)Kaitlin F.
Score! I only just found this place a week ago but me and my husband have allready been back to eat-in twice, and i have been back twice to pick up pasties from the bakery. Pasties rule! I felt all geeky when i saw the word pasty cause i went "Ooo! I remember how Cho Chang said it in Harry Potter so I know the right way to say it!" Obviously if this is how i know how to say pasty then my exposure to British culture is somewhat limited. The Lancashire pasty is super-bomb. Meaty-potatoey-buttery-crusty goodness. It is the only entree i have had so far cause it's so addictive. I'll get sick of it eventually, just gotta burn out first. The chips are also really yummy, as is the fresh fruit. The place is so cute. I kinda feel like I'm joining Rick Steve's on a trip into the British countryside. Must go back and try something besides the Lancashire pasty.
(4)Stef M.
Note: this review is for the restaurant, not the shop. But Yelp doesn's have separate listings for them. The restaurant is called Nigel's. Went here for "Christmas dinner" (offered only this weekend and next), which sounded really great but was a bit of a let-down. Started with the lobster bisque, which was thick and gloopy. Yes, it did taste like a lobster had maybe come into contact with it at some point, maybe on an atomic level. Usually I consider my husband to be my personal garbage disposal for extra food, but even he turned down my offer of extra bisque. The bread was soft, but not warm. It was served with little pats of cold butter. Second course was salad, which was way overdressed (should have asked for the dressing on the side) and came with 2 hard little 'croutons' that were as big as biscotti and not quite as hard. The dressing contents were great - nice greens, blue cheese, apple slices and walnuts but there was just TOO much dressing. Prime rib roast arrived but was pretty flavorless throughout except for the very edge where it was crusted with salt. Served with a tiny amount of warm (not hot) au jus and some barely-steamed carrot sticks, broccoli, and cauliflower. It came with a HUGE yorkshire pudding which was tragically smothered in gloopy (again with the gloopy!) gravy that was very under-seasoned. It tasted like there was no salt or spices in it at all, and there was a LOT of it so i couldn't really get it away from the sad yorkshire pudding that probably would have been yummy otherwise. So, are you sensing a gloopy theme here? Well the dessert was "traditional Christmas pudding with custard sauce". This could have used a touch more seasoning as well, and though the pudding was nice and full of booze-soaked fruits and things, the custard was thick and sludge-like. A fitting end to the 4-course sludge meal! Sludge-eriffic. We also got a Christmas cracker with our meal, which was probably the best part in retrospect because we didn't have to eat it. There was a little paper crown inside and a little toy. Total came to $45 (not $35, as advertised!) without tip, so even leaving a minimal 15% brought that up to more than $50! I was not happy having to pay that for what was a memorably un-tasty meal. Surprisingly, I will probably be back to try their regular menu. Having worked in a restaurant in the past, I know that holiday/special menus can be hectic. So I do want to check them out on a regular night and see if things are better.
(2)Zachary H.
This place earns it's three stars more on it's singularity rather than quality of food. It's not bad per say, just what I might call painfully average. That said, the uniqueness of some of the menu items can make ordering a lot more fun that you're standard fare. The help as well as the general setting seem stiff at best but it is a British joint after all. This place definitely won't make the standard rotation but is worth checking out every now and again.
(3)Dorje T.
The only place I've been able to find PG Tips in any size larger than 40 bags and the myriad of other British condiments that are out there. HP Fruity for example. I agree with Ian C.'s review 100%. Watch the expiration dates. 5 stars because the little lady behind the register reminds me of every British grandmother!
(5)Jon L.
The British Pantry is a specialty grocery of British goods. There is an adjoining restaurant serving British fare, but I came here of course for the baked goodies. A bit of an odd place to have such a store in a Redmond strip mall, but that is what some people say about British cuisine. The bakery is on the grocery side of the store. There I was delighted to see several types of meat pies including steak and mushroom, steak and kidney and chicken curry. There was also all sorts of individual tarts like mince and jam. And then there was even a Canadian bakery treat, nanaimo bars! Though I did not see any crumpets for some reason. After perusing the selection, I decided on the steak and mushroom pie ($3.50), a mince tart ($1.45) and lemon jam tart ($1.35). The steak and mushroom pie was a bit cold so I heated it up a bit in the microwave. The pie was fairly decent. The steak had a bit of a stew texture to it which I enjoyed. It is a decent fresh alternative to those delicious Marie Callender meat pies. And I am interested to see how these differ from those at Australian Pie Company in Burien. As for the tarts, I enjoyed the lemon jam tart well enough but the mince tart was a standout. I always here about the term mincemeat, but did not have any idea of what this was until I tried this tart. Well it is pretty much like a fruit tart but better. It is the spices I think. All in all, I would recommend The British Pantry. Prices here are decent and the goodies are delicious. Aside from The Crumpet Shop, this is the only place I know for British bake fare. Which I think in itself makes it a worth a visit for those looking for an alternative to Frenchified and Asian pastry.
(4)Kat R.
British Pantry -- an exercise in blandness. I get taken here once every few months. It's okay if you're feeling like eating some British food. I've never tried authentic British food (even in England I was eating Indian) so I'm not quite sure how this compares. BUT If I were to say what authentic British food was, I would imagine it would taste something like the British Pantry. The service is good. They are attentive and sometimes prompt. The food? Well, again, Its not my cup of tea, but if you like bland food this is the place for you! I've actually had the sausage and mashed potatoes which was very good. The portions are quite small, I always feel hungry afterwards and it is quite pricey. It gets four stars because it serves the best English Tea and Scones I have had in Redmond.
(4)Shep G.
Good spot especially if you are from the UK and are lost....Bangers, Fish and Chips, etc. they have it all! I like their "Pasty's" ....NO, not that kind! they have beef or chicken in them, and WE would call them "pastry's" The restaurant is actually called "Neville's at The British Pantry" You will see many older tea sippers here with "proper" accents. This is a great spot for British products (Tea, jams,beer,etc.)within a deli that is adjacent to Neville's. Check out their web site too.... thebritishpantryltd.com
(4)C. C.
best in town! The owner is very sweet!
(4)Pixel C.
This is a review for their tea time. Even if I came in for dinner or lunch, not sure if I would be treated differently. I come here sometimes when its too early for happy hour with friends. I think their tea selection is great and delicious, but the service is always just horrible. Note, I don't expect kiss-ass service. I just expect to be treated with respect. I am not sure if its a cultural thing that I am missing. Maybe I'm just being treated poorly by old waitress ladies. (The younger woman that works behind the register is always nice.) I'm not sure why, I tried coming in frequently to 'prove' that I'm not a young hooligan that tips and minds her manners. Guess its not working. I've come here less and less due to their attitude. (I only come when my friends *really* want to, I no longer suggest coming here.) Also, one time my friend purchased something in their bakery. While waiting she took a bite from her tart. One of the old lady waitress ladies dashed to our table and yelled/scolded her for eating it. Apparently its a big no-no to try something you bought in their bakery at the restaurant table. *deep sigh* 2 stars for great selection and quality for their tea plates(only because I really like them) . For their idea of 'customer service' I give -3 stars. If service was better, I would most defiantly give this restaurant 5 stars and spend my money here often. UPDATED LUNCH REVIEW 12/30: My family was visiting from out of state. They were interested in trying fish n' chips for lunch time. We were a party of ~6, but we were IGNORED by all the wait staff. (We wrote our names down and everything!) They sit people that came in AFTER of us ( groups 2-4) first, but did not even communicate that they could not seat us, or how long our wait would be. We had 2 children in our party and they were hungry, so we just left. I went back then complained to the manager, then finally there was room. By that time we were ready to take our business else where. For this, I must take back two of the three stars I rewarded. This place is only worth 1. So with horrible service with tea time and lunch I award this place as 1 star. Service is the seriously the worst I've experienced. TL;DR: If you are young, or in a group they won't serve you. If you are served, you won't be treated well. Try the pub instead. Friendlier and faster service. Since they are all connected, I will make sure I'm being treated out if I go to the pub.
(1)Priyanka B.
Lovely Pastrys and Puffs...Their bacon burger and bread pudding was delicious!
(4)Dana C.
I can't believe I've only just discovered this shop given that it's been here over 30 years as have I. A pork pie delivered by some visiting Brits who paid homage blew my socks off! Quite literally better that anything I had in 4 years living in London and had pork pies frequently. Haven't tried much else yet but based on the execution of this traditional pie I don't hesitate to recommend it.
(5)Jeffrey S.
If you're going there for the tea room faire or pies, then I'd give it 3 stars, maybe. The egg custard tart was bland and had no sugar in it. What the He**? Most of the tarts in fact taste nothing like the ones I had throughout England just last week. In a weird way, it's like they closed their doors 30 years ago, then just reopened only to sell flavorless leftovers. The meat pies aren't too bad however. If you're going there to restock your bare British ex-pat cupboard don't bother. Unless, you don't mind paying quadruple what Auntie Liz can send you from her flat in Clapham. The Salad Cream is $5 (that's like over 3 pounds!!), the prices are ridiculous. Hell, if you really need something that bad, contact me and I'll have my auntie send you the stuff you need. That or save on the stuff you'd be wasting your money on and actually fly over. Bottomline: If you've never been to England, it's a must (if you do get to the UK it'll just make it seem that much better). If you have been, and expect it to be like you remember, go once only long after your memories have faded. If you're from England and under the age of 65, you'll just get depressed. Trust me. If this place was housed in a thatched cottage in the woods somewhere, then it might make sense. Instead it's stuck in a cheapo mall which deletes the integrity of any affects intended.
(2)Wendy H.
A once in a lifetime expereince, never more than once, but it's worth checking-out. I wandered in on a Satruday afternoon interested in a cup of tea and a snack. I waited by the 'wait to be seated' sign for what felt like 10 minutes. It was probably only 2 minutes, but in the company of a baby-shower party screaching out phrases like this"And then I like goaes no, and she goes 'yea' and he goes awesome' etc, the time certainly stretched out. Eventually I caught the eye of the staff and asked her if I could anticipate getting a seat within the next 5 mins, she looked shocked to be asked such a direct question and replied yes, that they were busy with the Baby shower (also unseated). The food was well below par by British standards. The service was spot-on, just as I remember it, and one thing I love about living in America. For example, this is me trying to order: Wendy: can I have the ploughmans without the pork pie Server: (stares at Wendy silently) Wendy: I don't like pork (feels obliged to explain) Server: You don't want the ploughmans Wendy: "oh, can't I have the ploughmans without the Pork pie?" (I'm not used to being told that I dont want what I've asked for) Server: you should have one of the Salads Eventually after some painful negotiation with the server I ordered a salad with the following sides: bread; cheese; pickle; pickled-onions. What does that add up to? A ploughmans without a pork-pie. Whta I'd initially asked for. The Server made me order all of the individual items rather than 'remove' the pork-pie from the Plougmans on menu. How pedantic is that?! When the waitress left she returned again a few minutes later because she forgot the specifics of my order while on the way to deliver it to the kitchen. Priceless!! It's just like being in Britain - except the food was not as decent. The tea? House brew was a bag in a pot, no supplementary hot water, no top-up offered, it did come with a decent sized jug of milk without my having to ask. It's not worth coming here for the Tea
(2)V V.
M-m-m, pies :) Tea!
(5)GE A.
Oh, wow...they have a bangers and mash PIE!!!! Day-amn, is all I can say!
(4)Summer D.
As others have mentioned, there are three operations: a restaurant, store and pub. I have been to all three. The prices are high but as others have mentioned it is less expensive than shipping items yourself. As far as store items, if you don't want certain items they carry, don't buy them. Obviously, they are popular or they wouldn't be displayed. I was amused when one of the reviewers listed everything they aren't interested in. Also, I would suggest talking to the owner about items you do want. Maybe others are interested too and they would consider a shipment. Service at the pub and restaurant can be hit or miss. I have had great service and so-so depending on server. Considering I have also had so-so service at fine restaurants, I don't think it needs to be called out. It is british food so expect accordingly. I think the homemade pasties are nice. My favorite visit was when a tea pot of mine was broken. I had been eyeing a beautiful poppy decorated tea pot for several years in the store. Finally, as a treat I purchased it. I use it whenever I will be having a few cups of tea or friends over. It makes me smile and the quality is worth the extra price.
(4)Occam W.
So they have a restaurant, a pub, and a grocery store attached together, but separate. We went to the restaurant. I had fish and chips that I would say are closest to what I had in Ireland/England... as far as the batter. I'd still prefer to find a place that will serve it as a full fillet. The grocery store was fine. I was looking for Iron Brew, which is more popular than Coke in Scotland, and they're the only place (in the state I think) that has it.
(4)Kris Z.
Note: This is a restaurant with a shop, and an adjoining pub (Three Lions) which shares the same kitchen. I'll be reviewing the restaurant... When I get a hankering for some British or pub fare, this is usually the place I end up. Great pies, bangers and mash, a massive prime rib. It's all very meat, potatoes and gravy but if that's what you're in the mood for, this is the place to be. As a tea aficionado I'll admit they also have a fantastic high tea. The house tea they serve is excellent. Of course their British beer selection is great too, and they have a reasonable selection of scotch if that's what you fancy after (or before) a meal. Service has never been a problem, always polite and prompt. Though it could be every time I go the place is never packed. The decor is also very charming and quite English. Bottom line: If you're feeling like traditional British fare you won't be let down. Prices are reasonable, service is great. This place is truly a Redmond gem.
(4)Amanda W.
The food here is delicious! I used to live in England and I missed the food so so much that I was ecstatic to come here. Their pasties are so flaking and flavorful. I just love their selection in the shop as well. I remember loving Cadbury's Mini Heroes when I was little and I was so thrilled that they had them in stock! I can't wait to try everything on their menu.
(5)Jennifer L.
This is a review of the British food shop. Not sure if I would want to eat at the restaurant since there is no vegetarian food at all, which is decidedly *not* British since 10% of the UK population is vegetarian and nearly all pubs I've been to over there serve at least 1 token veg option. I was also disappointed to see that there were no savory veg pies or pasties in the bakery section of the shop. :-( We just moved to the area and needed to stock up on Branston Pickle, Salad Cream, Marmite, Pot Noodle, and Smarties (all of the essentials). They had everything but the Pot Noodle. Some of it was out of date code, which probably won't kill you, but given the prices, I wouldn't pay for expired food. We had heard of the somewhat high prices and dismissed the claims since most imported British food is insanely pricey. (But really, who can put a price on a yummy package of Smarties?!) However, this place was at least 20% more expensive on the essentials than the British food shops that we've been at *and* more expensive than QFC! Given that we live nearly across the street from a QFC, we can't justify buying here even though I think the idea is quaint.
(2)Xander S.
This place has a limited selection of good dishes, and severeal not-so-good dishes. The bangers and mash happen to be one of the more awesome dishes of this place, and the only one that I'll use those adjectives to describe here. Their selection of beers is also notable, especially for their choices in European imports.
(4)Lynne S.
Drove from Renton only to discover you open at 11 not 10. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE. It was a complete waste of time for me as I had limited time. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
(1)Ian C.
I'm seeing a lot of negative reviews but I still have a soft spot for this place. I am British by the way and spent the first 40 yrs of my life there! First, one clarification - there are 3 parts to this establishment: British Pantry (store) Nevilles (Cafe/restaurant) Three Lions (English Pub) First the store - overpriced for sure and sometimes stock is past it's sell by dates. But if you really want Branston pickle, McVities Choc biscuits, Wagon Wheels, Custard Creams, (real) Mars Bars (in the black wrappers), Vimto, PG Tips or Dettol - where else will you go? Yes you pay a premium - but no-one's forcing you too do so. By the way, it's still cheaper than having the stuff shipped over (I've done both) and some things just won't travel well anyway. The in-store baked goods are pretty good - pork pies and pasties especially. They may not be as good as the best you could get 'back home' but again, where else can you go? And it's worth a visit at special times of the year (Hot Cross Buns and Easter Eggs). My only gripe is the prices. Nevilles looks like an English tea-room but it's not England after all. The menu is ok - Bangers & mash and Sheppards Pie etc. But they still don't make a good ploughman's lunch and the fish and chips are nothing special (why won't someone serve one big piece of fish like they do in England? huh?). They do have some unusual British beers (try Speckled Hen if they have it!). As for the pub - similar comments. Food is so-so but pricey. Beer is good and has a reasonable range on tap. But no atmosphere and does feel 'fake' really. There are plenty of good Irish pubs around that overflow with atmosphere and serve Guinness and Caffrey's on tap -recommend them instead.
(3)diana b.
I have been a patron of the British Pantry for 20 years (and Neville's). The food is authentic to my years in England and the quality has been ever consistent over the years. Pasty or Fish & Chips are the lunch time 'go to' food choices for my family. Dinner is excellent prime rib, beef wellington (when it was on the menu), salmon, or a Red Leicester Burger. I love the side salads and the house dressing - brings back fond memories of family and England. Their tea is great and the pot sizes nice. Desserts are great, but we usually pop over to the bakery and buy them for take out since we are a bit full by the end of our meal and tea, so like to save them for later. The shop I like. I buy my Marmite here & only here - they have the jumbo jars, which is what my household needs! Biscuits and Candies, Branstons, oh and christmas puddings at holiday times - YUM!! I have bought a number of touristy items here too - british phone booth banks, key chains, tea scoops & spoons, lap blankets, lots of hedgehog stuff (back when my kids were small), trivets . . . you name it, I've probably bought it for myself or a family member over the years. Reminders of home are nice!! I do wish they would carry the stainless teapots that are the 'not for company' pots from home, but probably not so popular in the US since the patterned china ones are cuter! Maybe if enough of us ask for a limited line to be carried they can find them and stock a couple. I love the pantry & I cannot think of another business in the area that has kept me as a customer for the 20 years I have lived here. Thank you to the British Pantry & Neville's for giving us a lovely reminder of home!!
(5)Gerry B.
Went in the store yesterday to stock up on Brit groceries. Two shop assistants were working the counter. The young American girl was helpful and friendly. The older British woman was ultra rude and discourteous. I suspect the older one was the owner, so it was worthless complaining. Not a pleasnat experience since we drove 100 miles round trip to get there.
(2)Melinda B.
While I don't like they don't make reservations for large groups for afternoon tea (and could improve on their communication skills), my group had a lovely time and enjoyed the food. Doesn't have the frills of the teas I'm used to (tiered trays, selection of sandwiches), the décor was very nice and the servers were pleasant. I would go and have tea with their meat pies instead of the High Tea menu item. Maybe I'll try the quiche.
(3)TigerAl S.
I do like the food here, had the steak and mushroom pie once and also a roast beef sandwich. Love the fries (chips) as well as the battenburgs and sausage rolls from the store. Really want to visit for afternoon tea sometime. The lady behind the counter in the store is really nice and helpful but the older lady in the restaurant has quite an attitude. My lunch companion and I have found her pretty offensive both times that we have been there. She even tried to seat someone she knew as they arrived even though she knew we had been waiting. The younger server heard us comment on the behavior and came to take our order soon as we were seated so were spared from having to deal with that woman.
(3)Jessica E.
My boyfriend and I have eaten here several times and love it.. good wholesome food! cute restaurant and a fun bakery which I've had many bakery items and they all taste very good! Servers have always been nice! Well definitely go back and recommend.
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