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From Across the Pond in Colleyville, Texas is a British gastropub success story. After Restaurant Impossible, this authentic English pub saw sales jump 40% and won “Best All-Round Restaurant” from The Dallas Morning News. It’s now one of the premier British dining experiences in the DFW metroplex.
A Brit in Texas
Lee Herdman is authentically British – born and raised in London, walking across the historic Abbey Road on his way to school. His mother is Irish and Welsh. He’s the real deal.
Lee moved to America to change careers after working as a professional soccer player and then in finance. In 2007, he bought Joe’s Pasta and Pizza in Colleyville and gradually added British fare. By 2009, the restaurant transformed into From Across the Pond.
For 15 years, Lee ran the gastropub with his wife Jodie. But by 2021, he had lost all hope and was on the brink of losing everything.
The Episode (Season 20, Episode 1)
Title: “Extreme British Makeover”
Air Date: August 26, 2021
Filming: June 2021
In what became a very personal transformation, Robert Irvine helped his fellow countryman realize he was capable of turning around his 15-year struggle. The expat needed to rediscover his confidence.
The British Transformation
After the makeover, the restaurant finally looked like a proper pub – Big Ben tower details, dark woods throughout. Lee said it finally felt like home.
On relaunch night, customers loved the new vibe. The authenticity that Lee had been trying to create for 15 years finally came through.
Dramatic Results
The numbers tell the story:
- Sales up 40%
- Ticket times down to 6 minutes
- Won “Best All-Round Restaurant” from The Dallas Morning News in 2021
Lee committed to following all of Robert’s advice, and it paid off dramatically.
Gluten-Free Excellence
From Across the Pond has built a unique niche: one of the largest, most diverse gluten-free menus in Texas. For customers who can’t eat gluten but crave British comfort food, this is the destination.
Classic menu items include:
- Fish & Chips
- Scotch Eggs
- Cottage Pie
- Bangers & Mash
- Beef & Ale Stew
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
Visit Information
Address: 1101 Cheek-Sparger Rd, Suite 110, Colleyville, TX 76034
Cuisine: British Gastropub
Specialty: Extensive Gluten-Free Menu
Yelp: 756+ reviews
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From Across the Pond proves that authenticity wins – especially when combined with Restaurant Impossible’s operational improvements.
Last verified: January 2026
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