Maggie Jones's has recently reopened after a fire, but it has been on its location since 1964. It's situated at the east end of Kensington High Street, near Kensington Palace, tucked away just off the main road. The interior is what might be described as cosily rustic, with vintage china old metal advertising signs, and downstairs much of the seating is provided by wooden high backed benches, alongside somewhat battered wooden tables.

The restaurant specialises in classic British food, and the menu on the day we ate there included classics such as roast rump of Lamb, Guinea Fowl, Fish Pie, and Steak & Kidney Pie. The puddings are also British classics. Beyond the à la carte menu, there is also a set menu, which had many tasty sounding options.

We went on a cold January evening, and were welcomed into the cosy restaurant with a serving of rustic bread and butter. For her main, my wife ordered the fish pie, which was stuffed with fish and seafood, including prawns and salmon, and topped with a fluffy mash, slightly charred and crisp on top. I chose the roast lamb rump, which was (like all their mains) also served with mashed potatoes. Although I think my own mashed potatoes are better — I add a lot of butter — the roast lamb was probably the best one I have ever had. I ordered it medium, and it was exactly that. Slightly caramelized on the outside, and pink and moist in the middle. It was seasoned with a rosemary and garlic breadcrumbs which added a lovely sweet twang, and some texture.

We followed our mains with some piping hot desserts. An apple crumble with a boat of custard (really too much custard), and my wife had a soft bread and butter pudding, which had a bit of spice and some plump raisins providing texture.

Maggie Jones's hit the spot really well, with bold flavours in a cosy environment, especially on this cold winter evening. We'd gladly take friends and family there on a return visit.

Fish Pie

1 / 5

Roast Lamb Rump

2 / 5

Bread and Butter Pudding

3 / 5

Apple Crumble

4 / 5

Mashed Potato

5 / 5

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