Rosendale

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65 Rosendale Road

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Mon Jul 23 2012

The Rosendale is the only food-focused pub to serve West Dulwich; perhaps it’s the lack of competition that has caused standards to slip despite this handsome establishment’s refurbishment by the well-regarded Renaissance group.

The sheer expanse of the dining area, while an appealing place to sit (bright by day, cosy yet elegant in the evening), is clearly challenging to fill with diners. On our last visit, we noted punters migrating from the bar area to share a bottle of wine and maybe a bar snack. Arriving at a quiet time, we nonetheless faced a considerable wait for our food.

When the meal arrived, even the promising ‘specials’ had the air of weary, part pre-cooked standbys: stodgy risotto; ‘pan-fried’ duck with grey flesh and soggy, resilient skin; old-school cabbage. The ‘summer fruit’ tart owed its crisp, buttery pastry to last-minute assembly that threw up unhalved grapes and unripe mango.

Wondering at the pub’s popularity, we noted relaxed family groups populating the extensive, decked back garden with its dedicated toddlers’ play area. Add fairly priced wines and decent cask beers to the mix and the Rosendale continues to fulfil a welcome, if not gastronomically exalted, function.

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Address:
Rosendale 65 Rosendale Road
London
SE21 8EZ

Phone:
020 8761 9008
Website:
www.therosendale.co.uk
Opening hours:
Bar Open noon-11pm Mon-Thur, Sun; noon-1am Fri, Sat. Lunch served noon-3.30pm Mon-Sat. Dinner served 6-10pm Mon-Thur; 6-10.30pm Fri, Sat. Meals served noon-9pm Sun. Restaurant Lunch served noon-3.30pm Mon-Fri; noon-4pm Sat. Dinner served 6-10.30pm Mon-Sat. Meals served noon-9pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: West Dulwich rail
Price:
Main courses £9-£16
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1. Rosendale
  - 65 Rosendale Road
    London
    SE21 8EZ
  - 020 8761 9008
  - www.therosendale.co.uk
  - 51.436731,-0.094713

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Licensed. Restaurant and bar facilities. Function rooms. Accessible facilities. General facilities. Private rooms. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
Occasions:
Drinks. Speciality beers. Wine buffs. Going in a group
Type of event:
Parties

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(6 ratings)

Great place, great good and great service but a bit over priced - £4 for half a cob of sweetcorn is pretty crazy by any standard

Adam Fri May 3
Rated as: 4/5
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Whilst the bar area is much better after last year's refurb (usually a couple of decent ales on, and a good selection of wine), the Rosendale is really disappointing when it comes to food. Pretty poor quality, overpriced stuff. A real shame.

Paul Fri May 18 2012
Rated as: 2/5
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love this place - fab food, excellent service! delighted with my local

seLondoner Sat Jan 21 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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I think this is a great pub. I love the refurb. I had Sunday lunch there two weeks ago and the food was great. Roast dinner with all the trimmings and delicious banoffee pie for dessert. Wine selection is really good as well. Service was good and staff very friendly. So glad to have a great pub in my road now!

SB Sat Oct 29 2011
Rated as: 4/5
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started out as a good place to eat but has gone downhill in last month or so with long waits for food lack of consistency as for the decore most of it relates to north london not south the or the area its in. maybe they think its muswell hill not tulse hill shame really

sharp one Fri Oct 14 2011
Rated as: 1/5
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