The Fellow

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24 York Way,
Kings Cross,
London,
N1 9AA

(020) 7833 4395

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Reviewer Whiters
25/03/2011
I used to go to this pub, effectively as a regular, but fir the last time today. Inefficient and arrogant staff. It's happened too often, and will go to the Premier Inn opposite where the drinks are £1 cheaper and attentively and efficiently served.
The ambiance and atmosphere are ok, but the staff think they're doing you a favour. The bar can get rammed, and rather than observe and see who has been waiting, they just do what they want, and serve whoever is nearest. One time there were three staff on, and one took 10 mins to make a bloody Mary. Another decided it was his break, leaving one to serve at least 20 people.
Things came to a head tonight when I waited for the barmaid to make a Coffee for a customer whilst her colleague chatted to a customer. After 5 mins someone walked straight in the door, up to said barman and was instantly served. Clearly zero bar presence on my part, but not the point; when I complained, was essentially told to F off. A lady down the bar said it has become a disgrace, the disdaid with which customers are treated. There were two customers, two bar staff, and they still couldn't get it right.
Location is their advantage, but they cannot rely on it. When KX is refurbed, there will be no reason to go there.
Instant and pleasant service at the Premier Inn over the road. Will go there again.
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Reviewer sandy987
26/04/2010
I was really surprised to read the below review - I love the fellow! I work locally so spend a few evenings in there a week. I find the bar staff really nice (always remember my face and ask me how I am) even if they are rushed off their feet sometimes! Food is really good and I don't think anywhere else in the area really compares. I get the feeling Ms. Fortune just needs a lesson on respecting other people's dining experience...nothing worse than a large table of drunk people making too much noise when you are enjoying a nice meal.
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Reviewer Ms Fortune
18/04/2010
Nice pub but what a pity about the staff. I went there for a birthday lunch where there was a big group of us. 3 of us arrived just on three but were informed the kitchen was now closed and we could only get starters, chips or the pie. All other diners were then served their large meals so it felt difficult. Around 4.30 we went to go outside and sit in the outside area but were told it was closed for a private party at 8.30! One of our party finally managed to talk someone around but the damage was done. We happily sat there for at least 2 hours before we then moved when asked but it felt like they were more worried about the private party that evening still a good few hours off than they were about the actual customers in the bar. To top it off we then went back inside were in due course we were turfed out of our tablefor a reservation which then did not show up in the next half an hour we were there. The final straw was when a snooty barman marched over and told us off for laughing too loud as the other diners were looking at us - they had kicked us off our table, upstairs was off limits for a private party where else could we go to finish our drinks! It's a pub for god's sake - people make noise! The sooner the staff realise that they are there to serve the customers they actually have rather than the mythical private party which I didn't actually see before I left. They also need to be less uptight so that guests are allowed to enjoy themselves and not feel they are an inconvienience to the staff. Feel we gave a large tip as part of meal that wasn't deserved and a lovely day out was sullied by the attitude of most of the staff.
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Reviewer jimmyeat
30/03/2010
Went to The Fellow while waiting to catch a train from Kings Cross and was very happy with the food and service. Very friendly waitress who recomended what options were delicious as well as fast (so we could catch our train!). I went with lamb (so tender!) and my partner had the goats cheese strudel which was very tasty. We didn't have time to stick around for dessert but wish we could have - the rhubarb & pear crumble looked divine!
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Reviewer jimmyeat
30/03/2010
Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere! I would recommend the steak tartare to start and the hake as a main - soooooo good! A really nice place for a cosy, candle lit dinner.
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Reviewer missfood
30/03/2010
Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere! I would recommend the steak tartare to start and the hake as a main - soooooo good! A really nice place for a cosy, candle lit dinner.
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09/03/2010
I love this pub, stumbled in here before a gig at Scala last week. Downstairs was a touch formal so made our way upstairs to find a great little cocktail bar with garden roof terrace. Got chatting to a friendly barman - Mick I think and he served us some tasty concoctions when we weren't sure what to order. Lovely atmosphere in the garden with umbrellas up and heaters on. We left later than planned and almost missed our gig. Will def be going back for food soon.
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Reviewer kingscrossguy
18/01/2010
Went to the Fellow a highly rated gastro pub in kings cross - verdict highly Overrated and as ever overpriced. Filthy toilet - the crap-house that is, appalling bloody Mary. And a main-course of lamb which could be described as many things but never as tender. Dull. Very dull. AAA never mind.
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