Mr Fogg's Tavern in City of London, Westminster

Great service and cocktails but a bit on the expensive side...

Atmosphere is perfect 10/10. hundreds of gin for you to take a sip! And the services is impressive and heartfelt warm.

Fantastic little pub. Food was gorgeous, staff attentive. Really cosy too!

A gin extravaganza. Not one for the cheap seats but the experience makes it worth splashing out on some unusual gins.

The beer was perfect, but all the tables were not vacated and even emptied were reserved. We had to drink standing. Though when we had left the reserved table still stayed vacated. It was so sad.

Just don't order the fish, you'll get a paper thin slice of cod with 95% batter for £20. Place is cool, nice antmosphere & environment and the staff are attentive.

The atmosphere of the shop is awesome but while we had a reservation Sunday night at 9 and wanted to eat we were never informed that the kitchen closes much earlier. Also, it said that the shop closes at 11 and they started collecting the tables from 9 while there were people.

Stopped in for a drink, mulled wine, so good! Highly recommended on a chilly day, it warmed me up...delicious! Bonus, lovely pub and staff!

Tourist but authentic place, very good and plentiful Sunday roast and fish and chips. Friendly and welcoming staff. We'll be back!

Very rude personnel. They always make excuses about “health and safety”. Very bad cocktails.

So, picture this: you’ve reserved a table for 20:30 for the sing-along. You’re having the absolute best night. Drinks are flowing, and it feels like a highlight of your trip. Then the waiter comes to tell you that you need to give up your table because your reservation slot has ended. So, despite planning in advance and reserving for the sing-along, you’re left standing for the last half hour and no longer feel like continuing to drink, as you’re suddenly having a far less good time. That’s just so stupid; if people reserve for the sing-along, surely they should be allowed to have their table until it ends. 5/5 for the absolutely outstanding performer, 1/5 for the pub itself. A 1.5-hour time slot for a pub puts shame on the name of pubs. No one wants to watch a little more than half a show. There were other tables for walk-ins; personally, I would have seated the next reservation at one of those, rather than kicking out the people who reserved for the show. :( The pub is nice though and we enjoyed our drinks.

Nicely decorated traditional British bar that offers good drink and atmosphere for people to socialise.

Don’t waste £33 next NYE, no space to sit as it’s so small and nothing is included for the price (not even a drink). You can find better. Would give 0 stars if I could.

Amazing cocktails, great pub fare and beautiful atmosphere. Dont miss Fix’s Famed Negroni

The place was nice and cosy. The food is good, but the burger was small.

This is an amazing place. The downstairs bar is fun and decorated with many vintage items. Lots of beers and, of course, gins available. But a reservation for the second floor Gin Parlor is a must. Fantastic choice of gin-based drinks elegantly presented.

Great pub and if you like gin then pop upstairs to the gin room

Awful and expensive mulled wine (it’s Xmas so I went there) average French fries with disgusting cheap vinegary mayonnaise. Sluggish service beyond belief and they weren’t even super busy - just ambling around. All in all a crappy tourist trap and I shouldn’t have fallen for it

We have a fantastic time, very nice food and good service. The carols were great, recommended!

Gin parlour is a must visit. Make a reservation.

Waste of time as the dont accept cash. Well they accept it, but can't guarantee that you will receive the correct change!! As they don't encourage cash. AVOID

Have not eaten only been there for drinks. It is the most enjoyable bar I've been to in London.

We came to London all the way from Canada to celebrate my birthday and decided to spend the birthday night in Mr Fogg's Tavern based on the great reviews. Let me tell you - my birthay was ruined there! The place was very crowded when we arrived at the time of our reservation, they had only 3 servants on the floor for almost 100 customers standing there shoulder to shoulder, tables not ready, bar counter full of dirty glasses. To serve new customers they were asking previous to leave the venue! We thought it was happening with people without reservations but experienced the same. They kept us waiting for a table then didn't come to take an order for good 50 mins, mixed orders with another table and, as soon as food finally arrived, a very rude waiter requested to leave cause they needed seats for the next reservations. She was stating right to our faces that reservations and kitchen were not her responsibility, she literally started moving the table from us. Can you imagine being kicked out of a venue on your birthday when your meals and drinks are not finished?

Beautiful tavern In summer it's great to be outdoors

We were so excited to come here for dinner and enjoy the music and fun environment. On a positive we had a reservation and were seated right away! But after being seated no one came in to check on us. We had to flag down multiple wait staff to ask for drinks that then took a lengthy amount of time to get. I am a casual diner but this was to the point that other wait staff asked if we had even ordered. Next once we got our first round of drinks we had to again wave down staff to get food. Once food arrived we had 10 minutes to eat before we again were prompted by staff that we would have to check out. We knew upon making the reservation that there was a time limit to the table but after spending the majority of our time flagging down staff it was difficult to understand how the best service we had all night came after we were told to pay and leave. This place has such a fun energy and the food was solid. The staff was mediocre at best and definitely could have handled the situation with more class.

It was excellent.... Food outstanding and serve first class. You do need to book a table to avoid disappointment. Roast beef was delicious...

Decided to come here for my birthday with friends. The music was so loud we could barely hear each other speak. They took another reservation for my table at 9:30 on a sunday (with the place closing at 11) and decided to kick us out after barely 2 hours. Three people came at different time asking us to leave when time wasn’t even up. And in an effort to make us leave as quickly as possible the waiter charged us random amounts although we were indicating him which items we each took.

visited this absolutely charming place a few times for some fort roast lunch and let me tell you, I've thoroughly enjoyed it every single time!😍🍗 The bar staff are top-notch, utmost professional and polite. They're very attentive which adds that special touch to the experience.🍻👌 Absolutely a warm and cosy little place to sit back, relax, and savour a mouthwatering Sunday roast.🙌🍽 And when I say the portions, trust me when I say they are quite generous. You're definitely getting your money's worth, mate! 💸💯 You absolutely MUST visit this gem when you can. I wholeheartedly recommend it! See ya there!? 🍻😉👍

Such a charming, quirky place! Roast dinner was delicious (as was the mulled wine!). Staff went above and beyond and we all had a thoroughly nice time! Highly recommend.

Fun place to stop by but really busy! Great if you’re looking for some fun holiday decor and good drinks.

Stumbled across this on Monday Yes it’s very tiny and by luck got a table but well worth it Loved the atmosphere the bar staff and waiting staff were very professional Lovely pint of Guinness We had the fish and chips gluten free yes I’m always shocked by London prices but happy to pay for the fantastic food

Avoid this overpriced establishment that thinks it a lot better than it is. The reality is a themed based pub ..think expensive weathespoons - go through the least secret door decorated with modern day books that you can also easily access from the open door on the street The downstairs offered a mulled wine and general pub beverages....but if you decide - or if that decision is made for you because there is space upstairs - your choice of drinks change . I say choice. That choice is made for you. You are not allowed to have this upstairs as this is apparently a gin based cocktail bar. Bar staff go up and down the stairs but drinks must be segregated. You can order one vodka cocktail so not just gin. Apparently this is because it is a speakeasy...do they serve moonshine then? Drink prices are very not prohibition era ..at least £15 for a cocktail All,the bottles of gin and fancy writing does not a cool bar make. This is a tourist chain pub with an attitude problem. Go down the road to some delightful old fashioned delightful pubs or some truly cool bars

Best place to have a cocktail in an amazing atmosphere. Friendly and helpful service. Thank you for the birthday suprise.

Love mr foggs been my favourite place to visit for a number of years.. so friendly and great team..the gin palace upstairs is a real gem..looking forward to coming back over Christmas.. thank you Chris Smith 🙏

Mr Fogg’s a must if you are in London. We went for Sunday roast, highly recommend to make Reservation. The food was delicious, the service was super and the decor and ambiance was great. We liked it so much that we tried 2 other locations.

We had a late dinner here and stayed the rest of the evening enjoying ourselves with good drinks. Old and cool interior. Incredibly good atmosphere and pleasant staff, which made the evening even better. The music was loud enough, so you could also talk together without shouting at each other, we were a group of 6.

Charged a service charge without knowing. Sneaky and won't be going there again. Overpriced

Everything was excellent, very kind Benedetta who advised us very well.

Fab time and fab food! Loved the atmosphere!

We had a table for three booked at Mr Fogg’s for drinks and food today (23/11) for 1:30. As we were close by at midday we called in to ask if it would be possible to have drinks beforehand, although we understood it may not be possible. We were greeted by a woman with dark hair who, whilst coughing violently into her hands the while time, told us it would not be. The place was perhaps half-full at this time. We returned at 1:30 looking forward to our drinks and food. At this point, the place was packed. We were kept waiting while discussions took place among members of staff apparently at a loss as to how to deal with our booking, until another female member of staff eventually led us to a tiny, recently vacated, table for two. When we pointed out that there was only room for two, the staff member dragged a stool from another table and told us this was their normal table for three. Either this was an unashamed untruth, or Mr Fogg’s needs to rethink their seating arrangements. Staff were dismissive, chaotic, and downright rude - we had looked forward to this experience, planned and booked in advance, but felt we had no choice but to leave without eating. We understand that this is the busiest time of year, and would have appreciated an explanation that this perhaps had meant no suitable table was available - but instead were made to feel we were not worth staff’s efforts, time or attention. Such a shame as it is an atmospheric and quirkily attractive pub - but I would avoid like the plague. 0/5.

We visited for the first time yesterday. The food was delicious, the service was excellent- a male waiter with longish brown blonde hair served us, he was very kind and attentive. The tavern is very warming. We had a lovely experience.

Pub in the center of London between Charing Cross and Covent Garden. "Old British" setting which fully recalls the atmosphere of Jules Verne's book to which the name of the pub refers. Fast service. Friendly, helpful and competent staff. Excellent beers, adequate food.

Value 1/5 £9.50 for a 2/3rds full cup of mulled wine. Price would be almost justified for the cosu atmosphere, but they should either downsize the cups or be more generous with the pours so it doesn't feel so stingy. Taste 2/5 more like sangria than mulled wine. Think they were counting on it being spiked with liquor, but having the 'standard' wine felt more like punch than a drink at a pub. Definitely not worth the hype.

£10 for one of the most average mulled wines you'll find.

Meh. Nothing special. The Sunday Roast was the worst we've been served. To their credit, we weren't charged for this. The draft beer wasn't cold. The air temperature was colder than my beer. Disappointed.

A great option for lunch or happy hour in a very English atmosphere in the Covent Garden area. I tried a snack that was practically fish and chips and it was wonderful. Very kind service and very pleasant atmosphere.

Liten, fullstappet bar. Vi hadde bestilt bord for to, og fikk det som var nærmest inngang og do. Var i veien uansett hvor vi satt eller sto da vi kom, så ikke så hyggelig som vi hadde håpet på. Maten var grei, men fisken litt smakløs. Men morsomt om du orker en trang engelsk pub en ettermiddag i London

Cocktails are fantastic, the old-time musical with Carradine's cockney singalong on a Thursday night is brilliant. Fantastic atmosphere, brilliant music, brilliant crowd. Not sure that they do food so can't comment on that.

Everything was superb however, the door was left open in November and it was a little cold in there..

Amazing place to stop in for a crafted drink and to let your sassy husband rest after a day of walking through London.

Nice pub. Good beer selection. Nice staff

We came for the Tom Carradine Sing Along. The crowd was international (French, Turkisch, USA, Austrian (we),..) We liked the cheerful time during the sing along. We ate marvellous Fish and Chips, had good Ale and Ciders. All in all a super experience for our first night during our stay.

Great atmosphere and decent prices . Would recommend 👌

We did the upstairs gin bar. We loved it.

By far amongst the best gin list and gin cocktails you will have.

Great place to go to for a massive selection of gins and the server was so knowledgeable. The cocktails were amazing

We were passing through and noticed the charming unique decoration. The idea was have a pint and continue on. We had great service at the bar that one pint became two and shortly three. We noticed someone enjoying a plate of fish and chips and it looked great. We had tried fish and chips somewhere else and we were greatly disappointed. Mr Fogg’s fish and chips totally redeemed our experience. It’s was crispy but lightly battered and thick white pieces of fish. The chips were thick and fresh.

Very tourist place. Low to medium level food. All very salty. Good for a beer

We booked in advance, was asked if it’s a special occasion (my daughters 18th) sent a picture of her so she could be greeted at the door etc etc …. Nothing 😩 No mention of a happy birthday, no surprise waiting. The drinks were delicious and the lady who served us was amazing 🤩

Friendly and friendly staff, excellent cocktails, the price a little high (between £13-17 for cocktails) however original and fun atmosphere, address to remember!

Poor expensive beer. They let you in, sell you an overpriced drink then tell you not to sit anywhere.

Very quiet and very good beer. Nice atmosphere, so nice should have had more people in it. May have been time we were there.

Really fun pub we'll worth popping in for a pint food looked great although we didn't stay for food. Definitely worth a visit seems very popular.

Lovely pub with tones of character. Upstairs there is a gin parlour where you can sample 200 gins! We stayed downstairs sipping our ales by the bar. Music in the background is additional bonus to the atmosphere. If you are around Covent Garden, it is great to pop over.

Inventive drinks. Quirky fun atmosphere. Loved the Padron peppers. Star of the show was our awesome server, Sam, who was just delightfully welcoming, zipped around handling a bustling crowd, and just elevated our fun. Thanks for a spiffy evening.

Enjoyed the decor and atmosphere

As Londoners we probably should have known better and my poor review looks like it’s going to stand out like a sore thumb but it is was an ok experience which turned sour quickly. We were going to the theatre across the road so were pleased we could get a seat outside so close to the theatre. My husband went to the bar and bought a pint and an Aperol spritz. £20.40, less than 250ml without ice. I had asked for no ice so when he came back with a less than half full small glass I asked the server outside for another. His pint went faster slower than my two drinks so I decided on a straight glass of Prosecco so in total my “normal” sized Aperol cost £28.60 for a large drink but not massive drink. I was an aware of how much we’d spent and though I wasn’t over the moon I knew and willing ordered more, but, my husband had pointed out that the 2nd drink I paid for outside had had a 10/12% charge added which he had declined when at the bar getting drinks. So, I asked for mine to be removed, the waiter loudly said “Jesus!” And walked off he came back several mins later with a new amount on the screen (this detail maters later). I said I’d rather pay inside and was hoping to have a better interaction with the manager and explain that a “gratuity” is called that for a reason and it’s down to me as a customer to decide whether that is justified. I asked to speak to manager and he ignored me, then went to another customer (felt deliberate), when I spoke to him and explained the surely the customer should be asked or at least given the option, he was not at all interested in the fact that the server had been quiet rude or anything I had to say. It was very much, go away. I’m really please so many people have great experiences in Mr Fogg’s I would stick to pints but I won’t be going back (which I’m sure doesn’t bother the management) but I felt Royally ripped off and service was unnecessarily rude just because we didn’t comply. We were helpful pleasant customers because we both work in hospitality so know how to value people who are serving you, we are never rude or unpleasant. Please do better. “JESUS”!

Two weeks ago, four of us went there. We put our names down for the upstairs section and waited outside for our turn. As our turn was approaching, we stood up and headed towards the door, but one of my friends accidentally broke a beer glass. Despite our turn arriving, we were not allowed inside. The reason given was that my friend broke a glass , which was accedientially happened. My friend wasn’t drunk, it was just a crowded area where the glass was accidentally broken. We immediately apologized and offered to cover the cost of the damage ourselves. After waiting for 40 minutes for nothing, we were refused entry just because of an accidental glass breakage. The place was extremely rude and unaccommodating.

Great spot when you can get a seat

Love this place. Best staff ever!!!

Staff were fab very welcoming and friendly! It was my sisters birthday and when they heard us talking about it they gave us a gin shot and a birthday card! Fish Fryday was great and two of us had the sandwiches! Good size portions and we had a great time!

Small pub with lots of decoration. It is worth knowing it, it is very beautiful inside and out. We tried fish and chips and it was very delicious.

Absolutely brilliant place for a truly genuine London pub experience.

The food and drink are good. Music is a rollicking mix of show tunes and classic rock. The decor is eclectic, all over the map, and whimsical. Atmosphere cannot be beat.

Great service by Ella ! Loved her recommendations . Would definitely come back here when i visit London again

Really good experience. The food was great, and the service was on point. Albeit it felt rushed and you were squeezed onto a small table. Which I'll add, the last people were chased off so we could sit down... It just needs perfecting a little bit more. It's still definitely worth a visit.

Great experience! Around the world in 80 days OR a couple of drinks! My friend group traveled from London to Hong Kong to Suez and back again. Loved the London drink! That was my favorite! Fun decorations too. Great back story. Be sure to book in advance! Then thru the secret bookcase door and off to new adventures!

All good! There are some restaurants that attract you in and then disappoint you-this is not one of them! From the welcome to the service and quality of the food-and in reality value for money in the heart of the city -and to the toilets (anyone who reads my reviews know I review the toilets - clean and fresh All good! There are some restaurants that draw you in and then disappoint you, this is not one of them! From the welcome to the service and quality of food (and actually value for money in the heart of the city) and the bathrooms (anyone who reads my reviews knows that I criticize bathrooms - clean and fresh).

Great (but also expensive) cocktails and a very lively atmosphere. We didn’t have much help from the people working there if we had to wait for a table or just sit. In the end, we just sat because everyone was doing so, and we got the menus. No explanations, no suggestions, no welcomes. It didn’t take much for the cocktail to arrive though which was nice.

Great atmosphere and brilliant drinks. Can get busy!

We came across this charming quirky pub while walking around Covent Garden. It is small but has a great atmosphere. The fish and chips were excellent, light crispy batter and chunky chips. It might be a bit expensive but no more so than the rest of London.

I went last night for only my second time to mr foggs tavern and it has quickly become my favourite bar in london ! having come once before with one other friend for Tom Carradine’s cockney-sing-along I decided to come back for my birthday and I was not disappointed, it was the best birthday in recent memory ! Tom went above and beyond remembering my name and mentioning me throughout the show as well getting the room to sing me happy birthday. He is a fantastic performer with buckets of charm and the show is an absolute must go to in london ! Only one of the large group I was with was from london and Tom read the room and combined cockney classics with songs that everyone would know ! The venue itself is beautifully decorated with lots of character and the staff are super friendly and helpful.Will be bringing all visiting friends here from now on and couldn’t recommend this enough so anyone who wants to have a brilliant night out in central london.

Always great for cocktails, doorman very friendly and funny. Almost a yearly pilgrimage to this place for a special event

A very nice tavern to visit for food and beer We had fish & chips, mac n cheese and shrimp, everything was very tasty and filling, the service was pleasant, there is a summer terrace

Went for drinks, great ambiance, the staff were quick and kind.

Absolutely gorgeous little pub in the heart of the West End and theatre land. The wine was lovely and the chunky chips delicious, albeit ungenerous portions. Only marking it down as touristy expensive.

I'm so lucky to have a seat because it is very super busy now. There are mountain people mountain sea and hudrund people drink and eat in the tavern so you had better to book in advance. Anyway it is a good place to experience British culture. The beer taste so good so you can't have any meal without beer but if you are afraid of alcohol then you can try a pint of shady which makes you happy.

The atmosphere, service, food and drink were all incredible. When I wasn't sure what to drink, I told the server what sort of drinks I liked and she recommended something that really suited me. Will definitely go back again.

Great drinks and cozy atmosphere. Very busy even on a Thursday afternoon. Book in advance to ensure a seat.

Great customer experience. The staff made really good recommendations for the cocktails. We had a bit of extra cocktails added by mistake which were promptly reconciled.

Posto bellissimo ed accogliente! Siamo stati qualche giorno fa per una serata in coppia , trovato per caso subito ci ha colpito per le decorazioni. Anche il personale molto gentile! Ci ritorneremo

Several things to say. 👉🏻Atmosphere 10 points. 👉🏻 The food I tried was the potatoes and the battered chicken dish. Everything is delicious except that the chicken batter is MEGA SPICY 🌶️. They have to notify beforehand or put it in the letter. There are many people who don't eat spicy! 👉🏻 Few food options. 👉🏻 Bad attention. You sit down and they don't bring you the food menu, only the drinks menu. I hadn't finished the drink before the girl came to take our plates and lift everything because they wanted to change the table. Everything is fine but it doesn't work. I left with the food still in my throat. 👉🏻 They don't bring you anything to snack on with your beer. 👉🏻 Small food plates. 👉🏻 The food is fast food (nuggets and potatoes) but it takes a LONG time to bring it. 👉🏻 Price quality ok. Approximately 20 pounds per person.

Stopped for a pint each . Couple . No food . Busy no tables so just ordered a pint each at the bar . Paid by card . Then noticed they had added EXTRA onto the card auth . Queried it - mistake BUT was never given the option to add extra to the bill . BEWARE when getting your bill. Said it was a mistake but wasn't given the the option on the card reader at the time . Might catch the Tourists out -but they won't catch the British out ! Naughty - nice little earner. Wouldn't mind - we didn't even have a table and had to stand as we drank !!!!

One off pint at this venue . BEWARE ! Female staff decide to put service charge on card scanner without an option . Wouldn't mind but we had to stand! No tables . Watch your transactions. Naughty

Poor attitude of staff particularly management. Very rude and unwelcoming which is a pity as we are local to area and manage a large hotel. Will not return or recommend to guests.

The atmosphere was lovely, very cozy and nice decoration. I ordered the "Lady in Red" and it was fantastic

One of the oldest taverns in London. Very stylish and atmospheric. You can sit both inside and outside. The place is passable, so you need to close your eyes to the tables and chairs that are not entirely clean - the staff simply does not have time to wipe them thoroughly. Well, this is not a restaurant, of course. I liked the Sunday roast, a real English dish, simple and satisfying. Just a couple of pints of beer!

Quirky small venue doing good cocktails and fast service. Book a table if you can. Or sit outside and people watch.

Fantastic place to visit and great entertainment.

Absolutely stunning pub on St Martin's Lane, the outside of the pubs covered in flowers, the quirky interior is amazing and the staff were all dressed as beer maids, what a wonderful place to grab a Guinness & the best selection of Gin & tonics. Highly recommend.