LUNCHEON AT PELHAM’S, AT LORD’S, OUR LOCAL CRICKET GROUND!

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Lord’s cricket ground, the ‘home of cricket’, is world famous and deeply historic, but it is also our local ground and home to the local county team, Middlesex. Being members of Middlesex and fans of a sporting occasion, we targeted The Pelham restaurant at Lord’s for a matchday lunch – or ‘luncheon’ as it is known to the writer of this review…

A gourmet dish featuring grilled vegetables with a creamy sauce, garnished with a colorful salsa made from diced vegetables and herbs, served on a white plate.

Firstly, I am just going to come out and say it. Spoiler alert. The Pelham was outstanding. The food, the drink, the service and, my goodness, the tremendous view of the cricketing action. Being a county game we were able to secure the latest booking of the day for a leisurely late lunch following the cricketing action. In the summer the long window we sat alongside can also open almost completely, making it even more special.

A table setting with a plate of meat pâté, green olives, and pickles, accompanied by glasses of sparkling wine, red wine, and water, with a view of a sports venue in the background.

The staff were super and gave just the right pace to the proceedings. Being a private members club the most enjoyable drinks were those selected by the club itself, so it was MCC champagne to start and club claret and port as we progressed.

A gourmet plate featuring slices of roasted meat, a square of layered potato dish, and vibrant green sauce accompanied by garnishes.

In between courses the cricketers kept us well entertained. Everything was very good about the luncheon. The roast lamb and cheese board were highlights.

A cricket match in progress at Lord's Cricket Ground, featuring players on the field, a visible scoreboard, and empty spectator stands.

After the luncheon, as county members we were able to watch in the somewhat underpopulated MCC members pavilion. And we were able to have a champagne and a glass of beer as we sat in the front row almost in line with the wickets. I first came to Lord’s when Botham was still captain and I have never had a bad day here, even when rained out. It was a delight to be able to enjoy Pelham’s and to support Middlesex, where the management board is trying so hard and seem to be beginning to succeed. It is also a special and enjoyable privilige to be able to enjoy the historic pavilion, surely the most revered and fabled place in cricket.

If you would like to know more about supporting our local county side, click here.

Cover of a match program for Middlesex vs Gloucestershire County Championship, dated April 3-6, 2026, at Lord's.
A plate featuring a variety of cheeses, crackers, celery, grapes, and chutney, accompanied by a glass of red wine and chocolates on a side plate.
A cricket match in progress on a well-maintained grass field, featuring players in white uniforms, with two batsmen, a bowler delivering the ball, and fielders positioned around the pitch.
A wooden platter featuring a packet of mint chocolate from Lord's, a card explaining tipping via a QR code for Pelham's, and a membership card for Middlesex Cricket for the year 2026.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and utensils, overlooking a cricket field with players in action. The scene features modern seating and a view of an urban skyline in the background.
A champagne flute and a pint of beer on a railing, with a view of a cricket stadium's green pitch and cloudy sky in the background.
A cricket match taking place on a well-maintained pitch, with players in white clothing on the field and empty spectator stands in the background.
Framed black and white portrait of a man with a thoughtful expression, partially in shadow, hanging on a white wall.

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