The Mayflower, Rotherhithe - pub details
Address: 117 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 4NF [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 3980)
Rotherithe (0.1 miles), Rotherhithe (0.1 miles), Wapping (0.2 miles)
South Bermondsey (0.9 miles), Limehouse (1 mile), Fenchurch Street (1.4 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
Pub suggested by Anja on 19 Aug 2003
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> Current user rating: 5.1/10 (rated by 42 users)
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user reviews of the Mayflower, Rotherhithe
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| Where to start.... Beautiful pub, fantastic location, great atmosphere. The food was good. Pricey but not extreme, and for the size of the portions actually decent value for money. The landlord on the other hand it has to be said is very eccentric. You really do get the feeling he would prefer people to just push money through the letter slot instead of sitting in the pub. Having said that, the quirkiness actually adds to the atmosphere of the place. He did smile and say thankyou as we left though. Brilliant pub that just needs a bit of customer service training or people management skills. Zaphod - 1 Jul 2009 10:05 |
| Having read some of the other reviews on this site we were a bit apprehensive about visiting the Mayflower but pleased to say it was well worth the trip. We visited on a sunny Monday lunchtime and ate on the terrace. The views on this part of the river are outstanding and there is a feeling of tranquility in Rotherhithe that you don't experience in many other parts of London. The terrace is actually built over the river and the sound of the water lapping below adds to the atmosphere. While certainly no gastro pub, the Mayflower serves great traditional pub food in very generous portions. (if you order a sandwich expect the plate to come crammed with fries and salad too). The staff were friendly enough although expect an element of self service if you come here - you'll need to order from the bar and pick up your own knives, forks and condiments on the way back. While we didn't sit inside the pub, on passing through it looked pretty cosy - there was a log fire burning even on a warm sunny day hence not sure how genuine it was. Otherwise the bar area is divided into separate sections pannelled with dark wood which creates a fairly authentic feel and certainly a great deal better than had been expected from some of the reviews posted here. nickdarlow - 25 Apr 2009 11:33 |
| Despite being local to the Mayflower and having eaten there previously on several occasions, I really have had enough of the frankly bog standard, over priced food and the surly staff who work in the restaurant, I ate there recently and had the tuna steak on a nicoise salad. Despite ordering a tuna steak on caesar salad (cos lettuce, caesar dressing etc), I was brought a rubbery tuna steak atop a mountain of cheap chopped veg, including a fair amount of leftover broccoli. When I pointed out to the waitress that I had in fact ordered a caesar salad and not this medley of unappealing chopped veg (which goes by the name of a nicoise salad!), I was told that the chef refused to change my meal and I could basically lump it. I wouldn't mind if the prices matched the level of poor service in this 'restaurant' but at £13.50 for this meal I was really annoyed that I had to pay for something I couldn't eat. My only course of action was to refuse to pay the service charge which is automatically added to the bill. Our waitress made no secret of the fact that she was not happy about this! This is not the first time I have left the Mayflower feeling unhappy with either the food or the service. I note from previous comments made that I am not the first to notice the unfriendliness of the staff, especially the older male waiter who takes the food orders in the restaurant. It's a shame that this pub can't look after its regulars a bit better- I won't be eating or drinking there again. RotherhitheReview - 2 Feb 2009 11:36 |
| One of my favourites. very attractive both inside and outside. Have eaten there with friends several times, and was always extremely pleased. Sunday roast in particular is extremely generous and will make a dinner superfluous. Service is not overly friendly, but fine anyway. Loo is okay. Take with you something warm in summer too, as the terrace (with beautiful view of the river) can be pretty windy. Nice place, will eat there again. ebenezerscrooge - 27 Jan 2009 23:26 |
| I know there is a depression on but I went into this Pub extremely happy saw the owner in action and left depressed. A dump do not use. Denn - 22 Oct 2008 13:12 |
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