The Monkey Puzzle
📍 2.6 miles from Stamford Bridge
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
Matchdays are well-catered for here: the pub advertises live Premier League games on big screens with Sky Sports, so you can watch before/after heading to a game or make it your main event. The kitchen runs set service hours every day with a full menu of pub classics and pizzas, which makes organising pre-match food straightforward. It’s also a short walk from Paddington and Edgware Road stations, giving easy access to rail and multiple Tube lines for West London fixtures. Add a range of Badger ales regularly mentioned by the pub and CAMRA sources, and it’s a convenient, traditional spot to meet, eat and watch the football in the Paddington area.
Recent Fan Reviews
Lovely local pub with a cosy outside and a great classic looking interior. Service from both the waitress and the barman inside was incredibly friendly and fast. Both the fish & chips and chicken were excellent. Thank you!
A truly charming pub, steeped in a calm and authentic British spirit. The classic furniture carries a quiet elegance, while the leather sofas and thoughtfully arranged space reflect a genuine care for detail. The refined manner of the staff, their elegant attire, and the grace in their conversation all speak of a place run with pride and discernment. A special word of appreciation to the owner—gracious, courteous, and effortlessly refined—whose presence adds a distinctive warmth and character. A most delightful setting to unwind and savour the moment. Highly recommended.
I'm really happy to have spent the last evening of our stay in London in this wonderful traditional pub, chosen by my son. The atmosphere is authentic, the food was truly exceptional, the beer selection was extensive, and the waitress was truly friendly and sweet with my children. Highly recommended. Best regards, I hope to return one day. 🍻🎊👍❤️
Really nice modestly sized pub. Proper, sensible manager and good standards. Decent Badger Beers (a guest would be nice) and a good wine selection. Very minor observation - chat more to your customers! But even with that, the service is still miles better than the London average. Will definitely be back and will stop here for food when in the area, it looked very nice indeed.
Fantastic experience! The best pub we've been to in London so far. Nice selection of ciders and the food couldn't hav3 been any better. Friendly staff! Clean, well-appointed with a great atmosphere.