The story
The Devonshire has earned its reputation as London’s busiest pub, pouring an astonishing 20,000 pints of Guinness each week. Food-focused travelers will recognize it from Mark Wiens’ recent video, where he declared its Sunday roast the best he has ever had. The menu leans heavily into live-fire cooking, with standout dishes like Iberico pork ribs, scallops with malt vinegar and bacon, and a beef cheek suet pudding with Guinness. Wiens noted that “every single dish is top quality and the whole experience is unforgettable.”
Beyond the roast, the à la carte lineup spans grilled meats—Wagyu steak, Scottish Angus T-bone, lamb chops—and seafood like lobster and langoustines. Sweet endings include sticky toffee pudding, chocolate mousse, and bread pudding. With a buzzy, lively atmosphere, an open kitchen, and even a rooftop, The Devonshire delivers a polished yet hearty pub experience that justifies the hype.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 14 dish mentions say about the food
The Devonshire’s lobster earns rave reviews for its succulent, perfectly cooked meat, while the overall vibe is one of unpretentious, indulgent comfort.
“The lobster is unbelievable. The freshness is incredible — flown in daily from the sea. The texture is silky, it just melts and dissolves on your tongue. The emulsion is not too strong, it doesn't overpower the natural flavor of the lobster but adds a little creaminess and extra dimension. The parsley brightens it up. Absolutely incredible.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered The Devonshire. Most active: Mark Wiens
The Devonshire is the busiest pub in London, serving 20,000 pints of Guinness a week, and it serves the best Sunday roast I've ever had along with an incredible à la carte menu featuring live-fire grilled meats and seafood — every single dish is top quality and the whole experience is unforgettable.
Dishes mentioned
Guinness
This is one of the greatest pints of Guinness I've ever had. It's silky, rich, with a good mouthfeel and perfectly balanced — not bitter at all. The temperature, the fine carbonation, the hint of bitterness all in balance. It feels airy and puffy, not too heavy or filling. It will completely ruin you for any other Guinness.
Sunday Roast
This is the best Sunday roast I've ever had. The beef has been dry-aged so the flavor is magnified — it's so juicy and melts in your mouth. The fat cap around the edge just explodes with pure beef flavor. The Yorkshire pudding is fluffy, gooey, crispy on the edges — the perfect vessel for the gravy. The carrots are so sweet they almost taste like sweet potatoes, caramelized on the outside and silky inside. The creamed leeks are rich and creamy with a nice crunch. The roast potatoes have a deep, shattering crispiness like pork crackling with a starchy silky interior. Every single component is top quality.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
This sticky toffee pudding is phenomenal. The sponge cake is perfectly spongy yet dense enough, warm and pillowy — if you had a pillow made from this sponge, you'd sleep like a baby. It's absorbed all that toffee sauce. Served with ice cream, fresh cream, and custard — the custard tones down the sweetness and adds creaminess. After that meaty Sunday roast, this is the perfect sweet finish.
- Pork Ribs
Scallops with Malt Vinegar and Bacon
These scallops are sensational. The scallop itself is huge, meaty, and sweet. The malt vinegar emulsion has a sourness that's been tamed into an amazing flavor — it contrasts the richness perfectly. The bacon adds flavor, the crispy breadcrumbs add texture, and that subtle acidity cuts through the butteriness. It's scallop heaven. They serve about a thousand plates of this a week.
