Pengus's Place

This place is definitely small and not a very clean actually it is a filthy hole in the wall restaurant. The food (we had the cod and shrimp) was gross and the French fries were soggy and very greasy. Probably will not go back.

Don't let your first visual perception deceive you...it's all good.If you are after elegance and ambiance then check all that at the door because when you enter you are greeted by a friendly staff with a very interesting menu to share with you.A diamond in the rough and missed by many, but be one of the few and enjoy this local gem for what it is worth.The Sunday Roast special is to die for with your choice of either beef or pork and when you think you are truly in heaven you will be presented with a bill that is very, very fair.Great staff, great food, great price...what more could you ask for.Enjoy now!

I so wanted to like this place, it had such good reviews for fish and chips that we drove 45 minutes to try it. The building is what I politely called 'quirky,' both inside and out. Tiny dining room, no AC, random decorations everywhere that gave it a modern day hippie vibe. The waitress was kind but a bit chatty. Hubs had the fish and chips, which was very good, and I had the steak pie. Meat was tender, gravy was just OK and it came in a soup crock with a square piece of puff pastry on top so it was a little awkward to eat (I finally pushed the puff pastry into the gravy.) The cook and waitress talked about having new owners so I suspect the place has lost a step or two.

From the outside this place looks a little iffy, but let that fool you. We stopped in today, largely out of curiosity. Could there be a "British" place in Magnolia, Texas? Well, yes. I'm not sure how authentic this place is, but the menu is based on Brit staples. What stood out was the deep flavors in the soup and sauces. The quality of the meats was good too. We ordered the bangers and mash, steak and mushroom pie, and the cottage pie. Service was great, staff were friendly. This isn't fine dining, but it is stick to your ribs goodness. Try this place for an adventure!

The food is excellent, so is the service. I just think they need a bigger place, and I think that would really make a difference

I really hate writing reviews that may negatively impact an establishment so I hope this is received as constructive criticism so here goes...I thought we would try Pengus because it had great reviews on Yelp and my significant other lived in England for years; thought it would be a nice treat. We went on a week night, early evening. Small converted home with only maybe 5 tables max. I ordered the fish & chips which was not cooked all the way, they had absolutely no flavor. My significant other ordered bangers and mash, again no flavor. Sausage roll we ordered for appetizer was the best menu item we had. we were told everything was homemade but then corrected that the sausage rolls we from another source. After reviewing more intently the past reviews it seems maybe they've had a change in management/owners and probably cook. I would suggest taking a close look at the ingredients & spices and maybe crank it up a notch. The server was very nice and did not charge us for the meal. I hope they're able to turn it around! Would love to support y'all, we'll be checking future reviews.Thank you

Our group of six were in the area, to attend the Renaissance Fair, and searched for a nearby restaurant. We elected to visit Pengus's Place given some positive reviews on Yelp. The restaurant is found on a busy thoroughfare, and as we visited in the evening, passed the eatery for the poor lighting and diminutive signs marking the place. There is parking for only 6-8 cars, the lot unpaved. The restaurant is smallish, rectangular, assuming the aspect of a mobile home, though it in fact is a permanent structure. Perhaps 8 tables for diners. This is a very basic restaurant, with images reminiscent of Britain on the walls: as i dined, Queen Elizabeth in photograph kept a steady eye on my table manners. Let me repeat: this is a very basic restaurant, with no flair for decoration. The menu offers British and American fare, but most of the menu items feature the former. One couple in our group ordered crab cakes, and unhappily, neither considered highly of the dish. Another ordered grilled chicken, again less than enthusiastic impression. I ordered their healthy version of shepherd pie, the dish of riced cauliflower and lamb. Unfortunately, the entree was completely covered with a thick layer of cheese, a preparation that I thought absolutely negated any "healthy" quality of the pie. Another ordered cod, two planks of fish, sided with vegetables. One of the filets was completely cold, the other somewhat warm. The consensus of these dishes: completely lacking flavor, lacking any spice that might save the dishes. The last member of the group ordered their hamburger, and that was considered ....acceptable. The waitress was attentive, but seemed unsure of the specifics of some of the menu items. The establishment markets itself as a home of excellent, traditional, authentic British entrees. But friends, my lady lived in England for a number of years, and her impression disagreed with the nature and the quality of the entrees. One other item: the restaurant does not have a liquor license, but welcomes BYOB liquids. So would we recommend Pengus' Place? Would we return to sample other items on the menu? Sadly, we must say no. There has been a change in the ownership of the establishment, the original owner/chef turning the operation to one of the employees. Perhaps the new owners need to grow a bit in the restaurant business.

My friend ordered the chicken pita and I got the Cottage Pie. I wasn't crazy about it so we switched. Pita had enough chicken for two pitas. The highlight of the meal was the complimentary potato soup. When I go back I plan to see if they'll sell me a big bowl.

We loved this place. If you like cozy, intimate, country, shabby chic settings, and a mix of British and American food, come check this place out!They also have vendors at the back that sell jewelry, candles, gourmet candy, and so on. I'm not sure if that's only on the weekends or a special day of the month.My wife,who comes from newzealand, was missing the meat pies even though she's mostly vegetarian. Don't ask me how that makes sense..it doesn't but that's her reality at the moment.She had saved the place on her yelp favorites list and that's how we decided to check this place out.Her favorite was the Mulligatawny soup. Mine was the Philly cheese steak fries. Definitely coming back here again.

Who would have thought you'd find England in Magnolia! Tardis door and all! We had fish and chips, fried mushrooms, crab and zucchini. Complimentary soup was great!