Welcome to Darby's
Located in vibrant Nine Elms, London, Darby's offers a modern dining experience that beautifully blends American diner aesthetics with contemporary flair. The restaurant boasts a large outdoor smoker, inviting guests with the tantalizing aroma of grilled delights. Reviews praise the stunning views, welcoming atmosphere, and a menu featuring standout dishes like succulent chicken and perfectly cooked pork chops. The in-house bakery provides fresh, delicious options, while a fine selection of wines enhances the meal. With attentive staff, live music, and an overall lively ambiance, Darby's has quickly become a favorite for both casual diners and food enthusiasts seeking a memorable culinary journey.
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3 Viaduct Gdns, Nine Elms, London SW11 7AY, United Kingdom Hotline: +44 20 7537 3111
Welcome to Darby's, a gem nestled in Nine Elms, London. Conveniently located at 3 Viaduct Gdns, SW11 7AY, this modern eatery offers a delightful culinary experience that combines the warmth of American diner vibes with a contemporary British touch. With a spacious interior adorned with stylish decor and high ceilings, Darby's invites you in with a promise of both comfort and elegance.
The restaurant is particularly noted for its outstanding outdoor views, making it a perfect spot for a casual meal with family, friends, or even pets. As noted by customer Mirna Theophanous, the welcoming atmosphere along with a modern menu delivers on both flavor and presentation, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
Stepping inside, the first thing that captures your attention is the impressive in-house bakery, where tantalizing aromas waft through the air. For dinner, expect to indulge in dishes like succulent chicken and expertly cooked pork chop—both of which received high praise from Carl King, who described the chicken as "full of flavor" and perfectly moist, while the pork chop was "slightly crisp on the outside and lovely and soft on the inside." These insights reflect the meticulous attention to detail in both preparation and execution of the meals.
Darby's is also a haven for roast lovers. Diners like Emma Chambers and Michael Lubacz have sung the praises of the Sunday roast, calling it one of the best in London. Imagine a portion of beef, lamb, and pork served with impeccable sides like creamy mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables, creating a perfect meld of flavors that define a classic roast—a dish that warms the soul. For dessert, the sticky toffee pudding has been lauded for its sheer size and richness, making it a must-try culinary conclusion to any meal.
The ambiance at Darby's is elevated further by live music, enchanting guests and adding to the overall experience. Customer Natalie Lawrence appreciated the thoughtful details, such as accommodating dietary restrictions while maintaining the integrity of the dishes served. From delicious food to the welcoming staff, there’s a consistent thread of hospitality that weaves through every customer’s account.
With an impressive selection of wines and a lively atmosphere, Darby's is not just a restaurant; it’s a destination for food lovers seeking quality and community in their dining adventures. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a delightful meal, this remarkable establishment has something for everyone. Be sure to make your reservation and experience the joy that awaits at Darby’s!
For inquiries, you can reach Darby’s at +44 20 7537 3111.
Excellent location. Stunning outside views. Very modern menu. Pets and kids are very welcome and of course last but not least they deliver on flavour and presentation
We had a great experience at Darby’s, where we had dinner one evening. Understated from the outside, but you do notice what looks like a huge outdoor smoker or wood fired grill. Inside is great decor, again understated but a beautifully designed space with classic American diner vibes, which I guess makes sense given proximity to the US embassy. The restaurant is a beautiful space, and there is a large in-house bakery as well. The team are super welcoming and friendly. The menu looks great and there is a very good selection of wine, including many by the glass. And the food was excellent. We had the chicken and the pork chop. Both were some of the best I’d had for a long time. The chicken was full of flavour, perfectly cooked, moist and seasoned, in a deep flavoursome sauce. The pork chop was cut off the bone and neatly sliced, but served with the bone. Again, perfectly cooked, slightly crisp on the outside and lovely and soft and moist on the inside. The sides were also perfect, the mash, broccoli and carrots. We then had the rice pudding and the sticky toffee - again excellent. Truly a great meal.
The whole experience was delightful! I will be back again. The staff were hospitable, my lunch was perfect! It was my first time at Darbys. This drink was delicious and refreshing.
Went for their roast dinner. One of my top 3 ever in London or the UK. I eat a lot of roast dinners, so that’s saying something. The potatoes were out of this world Had county / blues acoustic live music when I was there - LOVED it
One of the best roasts I’ve had in London! Had the holy trinity (a portion of beef, lamb and pork), and it absolutely hit the spot. Sides were quality and their drink list is impressive (Guiness old fashioned was worth a try!). Really cool atmosphere, live music, bread being made behind the scenes.. nothing not to like, we’ll be coming back.
We went for a birthday celebration, food was amazing and the space is real cute. The staff was great and I give them 5 stars as they made some small mistakes which they did solve real quick.
I took my mother to Darby’s for a Sunday Roast on Mother’s Day. I saw people raving about the food on Top Jaw, so I was glad to finally go there and see what it was like. We shared the Lamb Shoulder, which was wonderful! Usually I want lots of roast potatoes with my roast and did ask about it, but they were right - the two very large chips they make, along with the sides were enough. I was glad that, even though the sticky toffee pudding had a pecan on it, it is placed on top and was removed for me, as I have a nut allergy. My comments about it are that it was probably the largest STP I’ve had and was not as light as the others I’ve tried. The restaurant itself is airy and spacious with high ceilings, the vibe in there was very good, the waiting staff were friendly and accommodating and I enjoyed the band. Whoever picked the music whilst the band had a break - they have great taste in music, loved hearing some ska whilst we were there! I don’t live locally but I would make the effort to come back again. Crucially, my mother loved it, too!
A great place to eat . The food was delicious and well presented . The open kitchen makes it a very different experience and it was one I enjoyed.