The Thomas Cubitt dining experience is simply excellent. You’re a little unsure of whether you’re at the right place when you arrive at what looks like just another pub. Once you find the little staircase that takes you up to the dining room however, any uncertainty floats away into one of the most pleasurable dining experiences I’ve had in a while.

The atmosphere is classical, and simple. The dining tables are big and well separated allowing that wonderful feeling of privacy in a busy room without having to shout your way into someone’s ear. The staff attentive, have a tendency to appear only when needed and do not require instructions to be repeated - a luxury which tends to be reserved for Michelin rated restaurants.

The food is great traditional upmarket restaurant fare - racks of lamb, scallops - that sort of thing, and is executed remarkably well. And the best bit is the bill - at 40 quid for a 3 course meal you could easily end up paying twice this for a much shoddier experience.

If only there were more places like this…..

I went to the upstairs dining room. Was expecting something a bit more rustic but white tablecloths and very pleasant light-filled room. Very good service. Can't remember having better. Friendly, knowledgeable. Discrete. Scalops to start with didn't expect to be so beautifully presented. Cooked perfectly. Partridge for main course. Cooked as it should be. And then the bill for lunch came to £50 for two. Was I dreaming? no I was not. A terrific place. i will be going back

Although often beset by the lunchtime rabble of nearby Google/American Express offices, this smart pub has the air of a Belgravia boozer with the scent of old money that permeates SW1. Really good selection of champagne and a delicious chablis that glides down very easily, the pine nut and chicken salad is my personal favourite.
Top tip, get there early on a Friday to grab a table and avoid the crowds later on!

Excellent bar, great atmosphere, pricey but its london at least this is worth it, food of good quality, obviously a strong kitchen with hopefully more to come

This place was recently taken over and refurbished. Apparently it used to be quite a nice little nook but it seems to have lost a lot of personality in the last 6 months.

In its defence, the Thomas Cubitt does a great rib eye steak. In fact most of the food here is nice. It’s the staff, the crowd and the general atmosphere that lets this place down.

If you are the kind of person who thumbs through the FT on a Friday evening wearing beige slacks, deck shoes, a pink shirt and a cricket jumper knotted around your shoulders – this place is definitely for you. If you’re into live music, buzzy atmosphere and beers other than Becks, I’d stay well clear.

Nice gastro-pub near Victoria station - good for Sunday lunch