Beckenham

Average Rating: 
3.55 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 3.7 (3 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 3.3 (3 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 3 (3 votes)
Food: 
Average: 3 (3 votes)
199-203 High Street
Beckenham
BR3 1AH
020 8658 8084
Halal: 
No
Nearby: 
Just a couple minutes walk up the High Street to an Odeon Cinema. Half a mile walk from Beckenham Junction train station and tramlink stops.
Parking: 
Village Way car park is just behind the High Street and is the biggest (it's a multi-storey) and priced at 50p per hour up to a max of £4.00 (all day), charged between 7:30am-7:30pm. A Sainsbury's is beneath the car park and shoppers can reclaim the parking (not sure of the exact spend or how much can be claimed back).
Photos submitted by: Ryan
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Well my food came but my friends order didn't come so here asked for a refund! We walked in didn't get a welcome or seen to just stood there for 15mins. So we both took it apon ourselves to sit at a table that had old food on and one of the seats had sauce on it. We had to ask for everything even our glasses for a soft drink.

All we got was a bunch of sorry. Never again at this restaurant.

Anonymous's picture
How Helpful?: 
Average: 1 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Well my food came but my friends order didn't come so he asked for a refund! We walked in didn't get a welcome or seen to just stood there for 15mins. So we both took it apon ourselves to sit at a table that had old food on and one of the seats had sauce on it. We had to ask for everything even our glasses for a soft drink.

All we got was a bunch of sorry. Never again at this restaurant.

Anonymous's picture
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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, March 22, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

amazing food speed was quick and was very hot

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, March 11, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
4 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

We eat at Nando’s Beckenham about twice a month and it’s usually nice food with great staff. However on Monday 11th March our Beannie Pitta meals were EXCEPTIONALLY good (very good chefs on obviously). Will be going on Monday from now on.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Rating: 
3 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Spiced Chickpea wrap

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Up to 10 minute wait
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

It’s a family restaurant! Every staff is soo friendly and welcoming, and even go the extra mile to converse in amiable conversation.The atmosphere is just perfect for a lovely family dinner. I absolutely love it here!!

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

FIRSTLY MAY I JUST SAY THAT MATTHEW AND LEONORA GAVE AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE, NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I FELT MORE WELCOME INTO AN ESTABLISHMENT. THE FOOD WAS DIVINE AND THE EXPERIENCE WAS EVEN BETTER DEFINITELY COMING BACK

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Food was hot and hot and arrived really quickly!

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Amazing food, amazing customer service! Thank you Gabi & Arianna

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, December 20, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Gabriella was very rude. Worst nando’s server I’ve had.

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, November 26, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Leonora from beckenham nandoes gave excellent customer service and she deserves to be told.
She was very helpful and helped me with questions

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Jason was and used always outstanding in his customer service attributes. Very friendly, polite and respectful. Very keen eye for detail. A top service

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Average: 1 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Rating: 
1.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
1 (Inedible - Is that blood?! Send it back!)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
1 (Very dirty, nothing on walls, I wanted to leave!)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Almost got stabbed by waitress she was edl. She said black lives don’t matter. Served all the white ppl first gave me food poisoning

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Author: 
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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Empty
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
2.63 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

I have been to many Nando but this was by far the worst experience, due to covid it was long to order via phone and we got our own sauce and got shouted at not to do that in front of everyone, while others did the same and nothing was said. The food was tasteless and the BBQ sauce in replace of the peri tamer was nasty, not toddler friendly. The track and trace is horrible as well and should be a choice, I will not be going back to Nandos.

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Average: 4 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Tasty...

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Author: 
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

The service and the nandos experience is slowly diminishing here. The previous visits have resulted in our apperteasers (starters) arriving together with the main course or even on one occasion, arriving after we were almost finished our main course and we asked for the starter as they had forgotten to add it to the order! Last night, I was told sorry, we haven't got any wings for the wing roulette ready for the next 10 mins!!! Wow, is this really a chicken joint?? No chicken available????

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This outlet is located in Beckenham High Street, a reasonable distance from the tram stop and railway station. There is a Pizza Express and Sainsburys next door.

We ordered half chicken with chips and garlic bread, and Gelado. The chips were quite well done, and covered in Peri-Salt. The Gelado was good, although these are shipped in so no real control over them by the outlet.

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Author: 
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Convincing Elliott to do a second Nando's of the day and making him plan the route was no easy task especially with the restrictions I gave him. Two trams later with a monsoon rainstorm and we were in beckenham. A ten minute walk from the tram stop to the high street via googlemap and we were at the branch.

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How Helpful?: 
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, November 2, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

A misty Monday seemed a good time to visit my 195th different Nando's, especially when I discovered that the train journey to Beckenham was surprisingly quick and easy from Mill Hill Broadway with only a single change required at Herne Hill.

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Author: 
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
3.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

This Nando's is on the High Street and just a moment's walk from an Odeon Cinema. Parking is cheap and very close too. Village Way car park is just behind the High Street and is the biggest (it's a multi-storey) and priced at 50p per hour up to a max of £4.00 (all day), charged between 7:30am-7:30pm. A Sainsbury's is beneath the car park and shoppers can reclaim the parking (not sure of the exact spend or how much can be claimed back).

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
2.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Very unimpressed. We were told that service would be 20 minutes. In fact, it was half an hour. Given that we were in a bit of a hurry, this was particularly annoying. Honesty really pays off in those situations; although we may well have chosen a rival to get a quicker meal, we would have gone back. I have to say that today's visit has put us off Beckenham branch for good.

The food was fine, but the length it took to get there was unbelievable.

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Number of Visits: 
5-10
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, March 21, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender,piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Very good location, near cinema and shops. Very polite staff and incredible quick service.