Gastropub
47 Hereford Road, London W2 5AH
Latest critic review: December 01, 2009
Notting Hill gastropub
This porter house and oyster bar has certainly pulled out all the stops when it comes to decor - reviewers have universally praised the gastropub's clubby ambience. Unfortunately the food doesn't live up to its surroundings - but if the Notting Hill set take it to their heart, that probably won't matter much.
Critic Reviews
Lisa Ellwood
View London
Reviewed on December 01, 2009
"Food used to be the redeeming feature of The Commander when it was still finding its feet. Unfortunately, a new chef has changed the balance and whilst the interiors and atmosphere are now spot-on, the food is far more hit-and-miss." READ REVIEW
Marina O'Loughlin Metro
Reviewed on June 03, 2009
"So much attention is being given to pointless details that essentials are overlooked: bread is duff and both white wine and fizzy water are tepid." READ REVIEW
Mark Bolland ES Magazine
Reviewed on April 20, 2009
"Without doubt, this is currently the best bargain lunch in London." READ REVIEW
"This isn’t a place you travel to for the food, but you’d be perfectly happy to eat here if you were coming to meet friends." READ REVIEW
"Richard & Peter" Harden's
Reviewed on March 04, 2009
"The operation may not quite be there yet, but we sense that there’s some momentum here, which might end up making this handsomely-furnished and spacious spot quite a destination." READ REVIEW
"The whole place is lively, loud and young. With the bare shoulders, oyster platters and flickering candles, it presents a very pretty picture; but behind it, the offerings don’t really rise much above food-court level." READ REVIEW
Guy Dimond Time Out
Reviewed on February 19, 2009
"High prices are nothing unusual in London, but the combination with some disappointing dishes explains The Commander's low star rating." READ REVIEW
Feargus O' Sullivan thelondonpaper
Reviewed on February 11, 2009
"We were more or less satisfied – but there was nothing quite delectable enough to lure us back." READ REVIEW
"Looking for something racy to order, springbok carpaccio called out rather more winningly than seared foie gras with poached cherry pancake and cocoa, for which I couldn’t find a taker. The gazelle meat was as soft and gentle as you would expect from an animal that eats shoots and leaves and the accompaniments of smoked chilli jelly, rocket and Parmesan worked well." READ REVIEW
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