The Surprise, Chelsea

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Whether your pleasure’s a quiet pint with the papers, a casual weekday supper with friends or a sumptuous celebration in the Hamilton Room, our smart private dining space, The Surprise, a neighborhood pub and local landmark since 1853, feels like home.

12/06/2026

Tomato season is in full swing… our exquisite tomato gazpacho- with Datterini tomatoes straight off the vine in Sicily- drizzled in basil oil and topped with focaccia croutons is a staple on new Summer menu 🍅

11/06/2026

From Monday 22nd - Saturday 27th June, The Surprise is bringing the spirit of Spain to Chelsea with a week-long fiesta filled with tapas, sangria, cocktails and live music.

Expect jugs of classic sangria flowing throughout the week, alongside Spanish-inspired small plates and sunshine-ready cocktails perfect for long summer evenings.

We’ll be kicking things off on Monday night with flamenco dancers and Spanish guitar bringing fiesta energy to The Surprise, before welcoming a live Spanish duo on Wednesday evening, complete with Cajon & guitar.

The celebrations continue right through until Saturday night with tapas, music and plenty of late summer atmosphere in the heart of Chelsea.

Join us for a round of sangria and a little slice of Spain at The Surprise. Book in at the link in bio!

Spanish Week Menu:

Red or white sangria

Tapas:
Padron peppers, sea salt
Fisan Cebo de campo 75% iberico ham
Pan con tomate, plum tomatoes, grilled sourdough, olive oil, maldon sea salt
Patatas bravas, piquillo peppers, aioli
Manzanilla spanish olives
Spanish tortilla, caramelised onion, serrano ham
Gambas al ajillo, chilli, parsley, fino sherry
Red wine & honey fried chorizo

Pudding:
Crème caramel

10/06/2026

It’s beginning to look a lot like Summer! Whipped ricotta with honey-roasted tomato confit and slithers of black fig. Best scooped up with our homemade baguette. On our Summer menu now 🍽️

Our Hamilton Room all fancy for a private do today 🎩Drop us a line on events@thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk for more details ...
05/06/2026

Our Hamilton Room all fancy for a private do today 🎩

Drop us a line on [email protected] for more details about our private dining options.

Some supreme Surprise Specials this week: To Start: Loch Duart smoked salmon on a swash of lemon crème fraîche, crispy c...
02/06/2026

Some supreme Surprise Specials this week:

To Start: Loch Duart smoked salmon on a swash of lemon crème fraîche, crispy capers, roe and toasted baguette

For Main: Cressy Carver chicken schnitzel topped with a fried hen’s egg and a side of Koffman’s fries

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Treat the dads in your life! Join us on Sunday 21st June for our Special Father’s Day menu running alongside our classic...
31/05/2026

Treat the dads in your life!

Join us on Sunday 21st June for our Special Father’s Day menu running alongside our classic Sunday roasts. Plus a complimentary pint of Otter Brewery lager or ale for all the dads!

Tables at the link in bio!

Artwork by Kate Boxer

27/05/2026

Thirst-trapping you for another hot evening…
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24/05/2026

Heatwave support ice-cold margaritas here! 🧊

*Bank Holiday Weekend Opening Hours*Saturday Service times: Lunch: 12pm – 3pmDinner: 6pm – 9.30pmSunday & Monday (Bank H...
21/05/2026

*Bank Holiday Weekend Opening Hours*

Saturday Service times:
Lunch: 12pm – 3pm
Dinner: 6pm – 9.30pm

Sunday & Monday (Bank Holiday)
Lunch service: 12pm – 8.30pm

Your official Chelsea Flower Show pit-stop! Pop into The Surprise for spritzes and Specials all week!*Chelsea Flower Sho...
21/05/2026

Your official Chelsea Flower Show pit-stop! Pop into The Surprise for spritzes and Specials all week!

*Chelsea Flower Show Specials*
Monday 18th - Saturday 23rd May

To Start
CORNISH CRAB & CAVIAR ‘DOUGHNUT’, Exmoor caviar, preserved lemon vinaigrette, curly endive leaves

Starter
KING PRAWN SKEWER, charred red pepper, nduja & lime crumble (available without the nduja)

Main
HALF-BAKED GARLIC CORNISH LOBSTER, mixed leaf salad, fries (Whole lobster also available)

Pudding
RASPBERRY & ALMOND CHARLOTTE CAKE,
Swiss meringue

To Drink
CHELSEA GARDEN SPRITZ, Moatwood gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, Coates & Seely
English Sparkling wine, soda, cucumber

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Address

6 Christchurch Terrace
London
SW34AJ

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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