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"Most Loved Pub in London 2015" and "Best Pub in Hackney 2014, 2015, 2016" by Time Out London's Love London Awards. The Kenton is a Norwegian-run, friendly neighbourhood-pub that offers great wines, beers, and real ales. We are serving a fine selection of food every day including an immense Roast on Sundays. Our back room and garden snug are ideal for party bookings for up to 40 people. Check our website and Facebook page for everything that goes on in the pub plus for updates
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US$7 - US$21
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Television
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Reviewed 4 November 2020 via mobile
Great Asian food

Fantastic way to say goodbye to normal times (again). Lovely Asian food. The Japanese chicken with the yuzu mayonnaise was excellent. Also loved the pork buns. Hopefully we can get another meal in December....

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 17 December 2019
Lovely building, shame about food & service

I wish I could write a more positive review about this place, as I've been in a couple of times for drinks, but I recently had a pretty negative experience. I visited at about 2pm on 30th November and ordered some drinks, all fine -...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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EgilJ_13, Owner at The Kenton, responded to this reviewResponded 30 December 2019

Thanks for your review! We can only apologise about the long wait, and am happy to buy you a pint next time you come in. It was a very busy Saturday and yes we slipped up your order sorry. Regarding portion size we agree, Carcass...More

Reviewed 17 November 2019
Would definitely go back!

Great Sunday roast and good selection of beers. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Staff were good too. Would definitely go back!

Date of visit: November 2019
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EgilJ_13, Owner at The Kenton, responded to this reviewResponded 19 November 2019

Thanks James you are welcome back any time:) Cheers

Reviewed 31 October 2019
Amazing, small, cosy

Brilliant food and atmosphere the staff are great the drinks are reasonable lots of fun little querks to keep it interesting

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Date of visit: October 2019
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EgilJ_13, Owner at The Kenton, responded to this reviewResponded 19 November 2019

Thanks Anton appreciate it:)

Reviewed 18 September 2019 via mobile
A seriously good pub

Amazing pub, Amazing service, Amazing food and the best beer selection. Love this place. Best pub....ever!

Date of visit: September 2019
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EgilJ_13, Owner at The Kenton, responded to this reviewResponded 23 September 2019

Thanks a lot for the amazing review x

Reviewed 19 August 2019
An Ideal "Watering" Hole

I met up with literally long lost cousins and we couldn't have been in a better place for a long chat after having walked through Victoria Park. It felt I was In a traditional pub with a quirky, artistic twist. The Ipa was excellent- a...More

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Date of visit: August 2019
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EgilJ_13, Owner at The Kenton, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2019

Thanks Eddie your welcome back any time:)

Reviewed 22 July 2019
Spicy!

Popped in here for some Sunday morning bloody Marys. Well, it opens at 12 so technical afternoon. Very well made and spicy as requested. Also decided to have a Sunday roast as we've eaten here before and it was very good. Just as good this...More

Date of visit: July 2019
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EgilJ_13, Owner at The Kenton, responded to this reviewResponded 25 July 2019

Thanks for your lovely words John it means a lot:)

Reviewed 13 May 2019
Sunday Roast at The Kenton

The Kenton was recommended to me by a local bartender. He suggested I go by for the slow roast. OMG! It was delicious. It was def the best thing I ate during my time in London. Just beware, you may want to nap after. Also,...More

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Date of visit: May 2019
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EgilJ_13, Owner at The Kenton, responded to this reviewResponded 31 May 2019

Thanks for your kind words Steven :)

Reviewed 19 March 2019
Small sweet pub

Great Sunday roasts at the Kenton . Puddings are yummy too! Really warm and cosy. Lovely crowd. Kid friendly AND dog friendly!

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Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 10 February 2019 via mobile
“Did you pay for this roast” - yes I did.

After playing football I came here with some friends. I wanted a couple beers and a roast - they have good deals so why not? I ordered my food and waited, for almost 2 hours til it arrived. After the first hour I was getting...More

Date of visit: February 2019
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EgilJ_13, Owner at The Kenton, responded to this reviewResponded 13 February 2019

Hello Charles and thanks for your feedback. We are terribly sorry that you had to experience this. It was a mad Sunday with England playing the rugby, so we were a lot busier than normal which slowed service down, plus we have just had a...More

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    The Kenton is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4.5