The hottest new restaurant concept has hit Baton Rouge and it’s already becoming a tremendous success. Everyone is talking about the Londoner, this is the second British invasion and it has landed in Baton Rouge, no not the Beatles or the Rolling Stones, this time it’s great British food and drinks direct from our friends across the sea. Everybody’s excited about this brand new and totally unique eatery. The food critics, newspapers, magazines and the most popular websites in town like www.Bestin225.com are all over the Londoner Pub & Grill.

“Everything is great”, says the advocate, “the food and service and overall experience was exceptional.” The Londoner Restaurant is that one of a kind special place that is so totally different and unlike anything in town or in the entire state of Louisiana for that matter. This is the only authentic British Pub & Grill where you can order real London Pub food like Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, and Bangers & Mash just like they serve in England. If you wanted to try some of this incredible and truly delicious English cuisine you would have to travel to the UK, but not now because here is a terrific opportunity to try something new and exciting. Why not break the same old boring routine and do something different. Give the Cajun, Chinese, Italian and Mexican restaurants the night off and take the family to The Londoner for a real adventure in English dining. They have something for everyone; the entire family can experience the Londoner together and remember this is a genuine true to life English Restaurant, Pub and Grill.

The atmosphere is awesome, it’s friendly, relaxing and laid back, you will feel as comfortable as you would in an old friend’s home, and the big leather couches, chairs, booths and wooden tables are reminiscent of the traditional pubs in London. The dark woods, wall colors and long antique bar are an original sight to see, it’s almost like a room in a museum. The exposed wooden ceiling beams and huge chandelier lend to the overall authenticity of the entire restaurant’s theme while the rock & roll photos and street scenes of London remind you of where you are.

A traditional UK public house (PUBS) will follow a standard theme whereby a large bar serves two areas, the public bar and the lounge bar. These areas are usually segregate from each other by the use of a pair of doors. Originally the public bar was a space for manual workers and laborers, predominantly male; women were often not allowed to enter the public bar. The lounge bar was decorated in a more refined fashion with the leather couches and overstuffed chairs and would be the place a family would gather in the evening or a couple would spend time courting.

There can be no doubt that the public house has been the cornerstone of UK social culture for over two and a half centuries. No other type of establishment has had such a drastic effect upon the day to day lives of the populace. Now we can have a taste of what the British having been enjoying for centuries, right here in Baton Rouge.

The Londoner offers three distinct areas to dine & drink. Keeping with tradition they have the areas downstairs. For larger parties they have a huge upstairs that can accommodate about a 100 people with its own bar, and lastly they have a grand deck area in front if you prefer to eat & drink outside.

The Londoner also has a pool table, dart boards and a replica of knight’s armor in one corner, all the colors, photos and overall decor come together magically to create a wonderful authentic English theme. The very friendly staff will make you more than welcome and you won’t want to leave even after you have enjoyed some of the finest English food and beverage.

Alcohol has been part of British culture for hundreds of years. Pubs (or public houses) began to appear alongside the Roman road network as it spread across the country, although back then they were all known as Taverns.

When the Romans left Britain the Taverns remained, and by the fourteenth century they resembled the Pubs and Inns we know today, with individual names and accommodation facilities. The emergence of Pubs in Britain was helped in large part by monasteries and abbeys who brewed their own beer to sell to travelers.

Pubs predominantly sold beer and ale right up to the eighteenth century when the famous ‘Gin Craze’ overwhelmed the country. During this time it was common for poorer people to buy rags soaked in gin to suck on!

From Great Britain with love, the traditional English Fish & Chips are the real thing because they will not alter the original English recipe that has been the standard for hundreds of years. We like to Americanize most of the ethnic cuisine making it more to the American taste but the Londoner won’t do it they want you to experience the authentic flavor of true English food, Fish & Chips are very popular in Britain as popular as pizza is here but it is quickly becoming a Baton Rouge favorite.

When you order the Fish and Chips you’re going to get an enormous portion of the most delicious Cod Fish, seasoned perfectly, bear battered and fried to perfection and served with homemade house English style cut fries. If you’re not a big fan of Fish than try the Chicken & Chips, Steak & Chips, or the traditional Bangers & Chips which are costume made British sausage served with mouthwatering red onion gravy on the side, this is a real treat and I will bet you never ate anything so delicious. The smells and flavors of traditional British cuisine are well worth experiencing. The British experience just isn't the same if you miss out on this marvelous tradition- authentic British food!

Chef David Montgomery, the name sounds British but he is a good old American boy trained in the Traditional South Louisiana cooking style and various other cuisines from around the world.

Chef David has truly mastered the art of English cooking and it is evident when you see and taste the wonderful dishes he prepares.

This is food you most definitely cannot get anywhere else, you have an incredible choice of over thirty different Entrees, combination plates, chips {meats, fish}, sandwiches’ and full main courses, not to mention the fabulous salads, soups and delicious desserts. When it comes to doing business, then the concept of a "pub lunch" is something everyone will enjoy.

Chef David insists on using only the very best of everything, all the food is prepared fresh daily in our kitchen under my strict supervision he says, "I over look every detail because it’s not only my responsibly but I want our guests to experience the authenticity of the food we prepare. We use only the very highest quality and freshest ingredients, that’s meat, fish and vegetables, we spare no expense when it comes to quality. Our sausages are imported from Britain; they are the same bangers the British eat every day. We strive to be authentic in every way from the food to the imported beers and ales we serve."

Meet Rob Irwin, seasoned veteran in the restaurant business and highly experienced general manager and number one reason for the Londoners quick rise to stardom. Rob has had a long and very successful career in the restaurant business where he has served as a GM for both Copeland’s for nine years and another nine years as GM for cracker Barrel.

Rob is definitely a key player and a huge reason why The Londoner has taken off so fast and is on its way to becoming one of Baton Rouge’s most popular and favorite places to be. Rob knows what people like and he knows how to treat you so you keep coming back, customer service is everything and no one knows it better than Rob.

Do you like soccer? The Londoner has eight huge TV’s positioned all around the restaurant and tuned into the Saturday soccer matches so you can watch the action and cheer for your favorite soccer teams.

American football is also featured during the season with the Tigers and Saints always on the menu.

There is always something new and exciting going on at the Londoner. They are open seven days a week Sunday to Thursday from 11 am to 1 am, Friday and Saturday 11 am till 2 am. So come on by, eat some great food, have a drink and meet some terrific new friends, isn’t it time you tried some new, exciting and delicious.

The English style Brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday and is served from 11 am to 3 pm. You can order one of the twelve magnificent brunch entrees or you can order off the regular menu.

Britain’s pubs are famous worldwide for both their unique character and the fundamental role they play in urban and rural community life. Popping down to the pub for a pint and a chat is inextricably woven into the fabric of modern British society.

City dwellers head for the nearest pubs and bars to unwind after a hard day’s work, friends gather to gossip or debate world issues over a pint of their favorite brew.

Bars selling impressive varieties of beer exist in many different countries around the world. None, arguably, can beat a great British pub for cheery, friendly ambiance and a traditional welcome, except The Londoner.

The Londoner is also a great Pub where you can relax with your mates and drink some beer or ale while watching American football or European football what we call soccer. The options are endless you can choose from over seventy five beers and ales both domestic or imported on tap or in the bottle, if you prefer wine instead they have an excellent wine list where you are guaranteed to find something you like , you can order by the glass or the bottle. The mixed drinks are all masterfully prepared by seasoned, experienced Bartenders because at the Londoner they are serious about their cocktails, some of which you probably have never tried. They are also family friendly and serve affordable pub grub (food).

Have you ever been to a scotch tasting? Probably not, it’s like a wine tasting but with the very best scotches, you can experience, this totally English concept at The Londoner. They also feature pairings where the chef will prepare special foods you can taste with the appropriate scotch that best compliments the cuisine. If you're a Scotch drinker or want to see what the rage is all about, The Londoner is offering a scotch tasting event. Compare inexpensive to expensive. Compare peaty to a more oak flavor. Compare single malt to a blend. It's interesting and fun. Where else can you try so many nice Scotches to taste and compare. Now add some cigars, on the patio, to the mix and you've got one fun party. Consider The Londoner as a venue for bachelor parties or Dad's next birthday.

The Londoner is open for Lunch, Dinner and weekend Brunch. They will cater any size party or gathering and will accommodate your private parties as well. Happy hour is a great time to unwind it starts at 3pm to 7pm every Monday to Thursday and you can sit and relax on one of the giant leather couches in front of the huge fireplace, they have great specials like the dollar off on wines and the awesome beers specials, dollar off well drinks and that’s not all, Rob is always trying, creating and doing special things to make their guests happy. www.londonerbr.com