The story
Located on New Kings Road, Brook House delivers refined Modern British cooking within a distinctly local setting. Owners Mark Dyer and Eamonn Manson spent a decade building successful venues across the capital before settling on this Fulham address in 2017. Rustic furnishings and a balanced layout support their goal of merging precise kitchen techniques with the unpretentious comfort of a neighbourhood pub.
The shifting menu reflects a contemporary British approach, organising offerings by portion size rather than rigid courses. Guests frequently start with fresh oysters or a hand cut steak tartare. The kitchen shows particular strength when tackling larger proteins, such as a chargrilled pork chop layered with morels, Madeira reduction and wild garlic.
Close packed tables create a bustling environment where conversation flows easily between neighbouring guests. The Good Food Guide noted that this energetic atmosphere remains central to the venue’s identity despite its award recognition. Patrons often pair these meals with a glass from the extensive wine list, which features several magnums for long Sunday lunches.
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2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Brook House may be noisy and lively, but it has kept the warm, welcoming ethos and atmosphere of a pub. It's hugely popular with locals (often with kids and dogs in tow), while close-packed tables mean that you can earwig other diners' conversations – although the noise levels and music aren't to everyone's taste. The menu is full of promise and the kitchen is able to do it justice, while lovely staff are on hand to guide everyone through the oft-changing repertoire (organised by size rather than course). Oysters are always popular, as is steak tartare, although the chef really gets into his stride when it comes to more elaborate ideas: huge grilled red prawns come with kumquat, chilli and an accompanying dollop of miso mayonnaise, while a chargrilled pork chop (with a crisp, melting crust) is made more luxurious by the addition of morels, Madeira and wild garlic. Sides, especially sprouting broccoli with labneh and salsa verde, are excellent. To conclude, millionaire's tart (with crème fraîche from Neal's Yard) is the best-selling dessert, and there are cheeses from La Fromagerie. The wide-ranging wine list has a decent smattering of magnums for special occasions or long, languorous Sunday lunches, as well as good choice of house pours; cocktails are popular too.
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