The Stockpot is an eating institution in London, its the kind of place where you could be sat next to an aspiring artist, a pensioner whose lived in the centre of London for 60 years or a tourist. It is located amazingly centrally and is a lovely contrast to the chain restaurants and bars surrounding Leicester Square. Based on Old Compton Street it is well known to Londoners and entices a really interesting clientele from locals, to suits, to foodies, to tourists to the strange kinds of people you only ever meet in Soho. We visit regularly and it is like nowhere else in London, the menu constantly changes and there are some classy options on ...  Read the complete review

Located in Soho amongst the trendy bars and pricey restaurants is the phenomenally cheap 'Stockpot' (Old Compton Street). Speedy service and friendly staff add to the eating extravaganza, where table wine costs £6 a bottle, and beer under £2 a pint. There are no frills, but the food is delicious. The menu consists of various traditional dishes including shepherds pie, beef stroganoff, fish and chips, and rib-eye steak. Pasta dishes and salads are also plentiful. The starter and dessert options are to-die for, and soft drinks are £1. On my last visit we paid under £20 for two starters (garlic bread and egg mayonnaise) 2 main courses (spaghetti bolognaise ...  Read the complete review