Oliver is an English-style pub near the Fontanka that is an attempt at an authentic neighborhood pub, with darts, flocked wallpaper, and a portrait of Queen Victoria watching over the place, but the overall effect is more like a Disneyfied version of what a pub should be. Nevertheless, it seems to be popular enough with the locals. It is part of a mini-chain of similar pubs in the center of the city, with the others being Dickens and Pickwick Pub. The food consists of typical British and American-style fare, such as BBQ chicken wings, club sandwiches, and fish ‘n’ chips, as well as a few Russian dishes. Service is decent and the menu is bilingual, so it’s not a bad choice if you’re seeking a pint and some familiar dishes.

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• Kerry Groves 10 September 2011
  Went to this pub thinking we would be able to get traditional fish and chips.......think again!! The only authentic English things in there are the football scarves.The alarm bells should have gone off when we saw there was only one customer in the place having a drink. No friendly greeting and after waiting over half an hour our fish and chips arrived 4 tiny pieces accompanied by a packet of crisps that had been fried (and burnt) A thick pancake batter covered a teaspoon full of fish.I think it was the worst meal I have ever been served. The patron was busy on his laptop while making the most of his girlfriend!!Our comment about his food was given a shrug and a smile.Inedible and not cheap!