Ye Olde Swiss Cottage

Reviews

• Soomin R.

  star star star star star_border 31 May 2026

  Went for a quick drink with some friends, and it was very nice. They had a solid selection of lager, ale, wine and spirits. Also, the ambience was just appropriately old English whilst quiet enough to be able to hear one another in conversations. Lastly, location was very convenient as it was literally right on top of the Swiss Cottage tube station. My friend told me that the area, including the tube station, was named after this pub, though I'm not sure if that's for real!
  
  All in all, a low-key but perfect English pub experience if you're in the area. If you're confused as to what to get, try the Organic Pale Ale.

• Howie K.

  star star star star_border star_border 30 May 2026

  I can only comment on the beer, here, but it's probably the most important aspect to this curious place: it's a Sam Smith pub. I didn't actually know, prior to my visit, that these exclusive pubs existed; I've been enjoying their bombers in America for years (oatmeal stout: way too sweet and so, so good), it only stands to reason that the brand basically owns entire beer menus in London. If you're visiting for a pint, know that you're getting A) some of the better suds in the UK and B) the limited selection is kind of a spontaneity buzz kill.
  
  Environment-wise, you'll both enjoy the olde tyme warmth and dark corner chill of the country cottage vibe they're shooting for, and wonder whether at least some of it feels manufactured. I'll tell you one thing that wasn't manufactured: the gentlemen sitting at the bar, sipping their fair share, who couldn't stop creepily staring at the two of us after, presumably, figuring out we were Americans. These dudes reminded me oh so much of so many pub regulars I've seen frequenting places like this, particularly in the country: they're generally there to get knackered on a Wednesday night, they have nothing to talk about, and they're intent on spooking out foreigners.
  
  Anyway, I don't mean to droll on, we generally enjoyed the evening. Bonus points for the elaborate patio stretching around the property, I bet this place kills it during that one day of the British summer, every year.

• Gosia J.

  star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

  Very nice pub- spacious with variety of beers, food for me slightly without taste but I get that impression mostly in London. Overall very good experience, can recommend

• Allan L.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 14 May 2026

  Food is not worth it, but it's a nice place to grab a pint. The Sam Smith beer selection is great.
  
  I had a steak and ale pie that was straight out the freezer, which I guess is to be expected. My friend got the lamb shank, which he liked.
  
  Service is friendly.

• Jonathan E.

  star star star star_border star_border 12 May 2026

  This place was built many years back to grab cross-town travelers.  As such, it's much bigger than a local pub and can seem a little non-intimate.  On the flip side, there seems to be a lot of regulars and the whole place is old-school in decor and thus doesn't feel too anonymous.  
  
  I'd be happy to stop by if traveling by again, but not sure if I'd travel to there on purpose.  Unless I was Swiss.  THen it might sure some sort of home sickness.
  
  Go Heidi.