The Wellington in City of London, Westminster

Always a pleasure to eat in this restaurant when coming to London. The dishes are good, the restaurant is cozy and the service is always impeccable.

What a fantastic find! We visited The Wellington yesterday for lunch before visiting the theatre, and it was simply fantastic! We were the first to arrive in the restaurant and were greeted by the staff who were really friendly and welcoming. 3 of us had the Beef shin rib and brisket pie and it did not disappoint! Despite looking like each portion could easily feed 2 people, we all cleared our plates completely and it was DELICIOUS! the other diner had the garlic chicken schnitzel which was equally as yummy. No complaints from the 3 men about the larger and ale, lovely clean lines. Cant rate this place enough to be honest, service is excellent - make sure you book as it was packed by the time we finished our lunch - we will be back in March!!!! SUPERB

It is important to reserve a spot if traveling with a larger group. The food is typical pub, food of very good quality. It's great that tap water is also served as an addition to the drinks you normally order. We were there with eleven people before attending a musical and had a very good meal. See below, this is the steak pie

Good quality food and reasonable price for a pub in this location. Highly recommended

We ordered smoked salmon on focaccia. It was the meanest portion imaginable. Literally half a piece of baguette each and a thin one at that. It was a half portion and for 9.50 each we felt really ripped off. It wasn't particularly nice either. Never again. Used to be a great pub. Now it's just a tourist rip off joint. Disgusting.

A true gem! From the moment you walk in, the friendly and attentive staff make you feel right at home, providing excellent service with a smile. The food is outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, with highlights like their beef shin pie that you simply can’t miss. The atmosphere is the perfect blend of cozy and lively, combining traditional pub charm with a welcoming vibe that’s great for any occasion. Massive thankyou for making our family get together such treat

One of the best dinners in London with lovely staff, shoutout to Pete, he was fantastic! Beautiful restaurant upstairs where we enjoyed a fantastic pie and mash, then went downstairs for more drinks which was fantastic!

Normally hesitant at tourist traps in the city centre, can’t believe how on point everything was. Fantastic food, amazing service and atmosphere. From the moment we entered the pub we were greeted by staff and directed up stairs to the restaurant. Service was quick and the team was lovely and chatty, even managed to get some great restaurant recommendations! Many thanks for making our visit to london so enjoyable. From the Aussies 😊

The food here is very bad. They need to make a few things well rather than have a huge variety and all bad. The fish and chips were soggy and stale. Nothing fresh about it. Our server was kind and attentive and the actual place is nice but the atmosphere was lacking.

Unbelievably rude waiter in the dining room. Never coming here again. Food was also not great and overpriced.

Pub in stile inglese tante selezioni di birre anche piatti tipici da birreria da mangiare , personale cordiale nonostante non sapessi la lingua ci siamo capito subito per la birra .

It was fantastic, the staff were very friendly. I would visit again.

Delicious Christmas pie. No wait and a cozy seat by the fire. Couldn’t ask for more as our 1st stop in London.

Nice place but food cold , the waiter drop the coke on table and they charged for a new one … total unprofessional coffe was really bad , I not racomande, I ask to a manager to take off a coke ….

Such a lovely place! Our first evening in London we hade dinner here. Made an online reservation in advance when we were still in The Netherlands. As main dishes my wife had a pie with turkey and I had the Chargrilled chicken & chorizo. They were both delicious. Good service and excellent atmosphere. Go there!

What a great spot! Cosy venue was packed and thought i would have to wait a while to be served but the staff were bang on it and was looked after with in a few min. Nice crisp cold beer with quick cheery staff! Will be back

Had a lovely time at the wellington brilliant service from griffin! Seriously recommend!

Nice place to go to with a cosy dining room on the 1st floor.

Had a great time with friends for a Christmas catch up Great atmosphere and staff really nice. Good value considering central London

Fantastic menu. Great food, great choice and great drinks. Very friendly service. Staff are great.

We popped in here for some food on Monday about 5.00. The barman downstairs said they had room upstairs in the restaurant so we went upstairs. The restaurant was fairly empty but the person upstairs was less than welcoming and made us feel like an inconvenience he had to deal with whilst he waited for the evening rush. The female member of staff was however very nice. The food, when it arrived, was such a mix of good and bad! The pie was divine, hot, perfect, scrumptious. The vegetables and chips were cold. How can it be so hard to serve food at the same temperature? My partner had chicken and chorizo which was so laden with garlic it was unpleasant. What an odd dinner! Normally, I would have been quite happy to point out that my food was tepid, but the person upstairs who seated us was so obviously unpleasant we decided to just eat our food and leave. I couldn't be bothered with having a discussion with someone who was so disinterested in us as customers. A smile would have gone a long way! And incidentally, it was just as empty when we left as when we arrived. So, I have to conclude, with so many places to visit in London, I'm sorry we decided to spend our money here and I would certainly not come again.

Drinks are very decent, but service is awful. Servers walk around and care more about themselves than about their job and the customers. I asked twice to take dirty dishes from our table, finally she did it, but left the table unwashed. Finally, I took a rug and wiped the table myself. No any concerns about the customers from the staff.

Great night at the Wellington. Food and service excellent. Food came very quickly and was piping hot and very tasty. I had the steak and ale pie and it was delicious. I was so pleased that they accommodated my large party of 11 at such a busy time of year. Well done the Wellington.

Way too crowded, Que 3 deep at bar, trouble getting through the door, left and went elsewhere

Gorgeous food and amazing service from Jose! Thank you so much :)

We only did the pub for drinks and they were excellent.

Great service from alexia & viki… polite and very friendly and welcoming to an all of us … we were a large group of US tourists . they worked tirelessly.. good pub grub and cold beer!

The Wellington at The Strand is an absolute gem in the heart of London. From stepping inside, you’re greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that oozes a traditional British pub. The charming yet modern pub makes it a place where everyone feels welcome, whether you’re a tourist or a local popping in. The food is excellent—traditional pub fare done right. The drink selection is top-notch, with an impressive range of ales, craft beers, and classic cocktails. A good selection of gin meaning it's a must to work your way through the different varieties. The staff are friendly, attentive, and always up for a chat, which adds to the lively yet relaxed vibe. Despite being in a busy area, they manage to keep everything running smoothly, even during peak times. I would highly recommend and will be back.

Very busy, with a little patience it's done for my fish and chips, well served and delicious accompanied by a merlot. Perfect...

We had a large group of us booked in for dinner and it was a great experience. The service was efficient and quick and the staff tried to accomodate the large party the best they could. The party was from all over the world, so not the easiest of tasks to undertake. Everyone was very happy with the food, location and atmosphere of the pub and we would definitely recommend for a large festive party.

Okayish food and service.. not worth the price

Good quality beer and top service. You can order and pay at the table

Lovely pub with a Large selection of Real Ales

The food was amazing and the waitress with the beret was so nice! quick service, clean toilets and very cosy

Food and service were both great, perfectly situated close to the theatre!

The environment was extremely cozy, with one of the most authentic atmosphere's of an old British pub, the staff were exceptional the food was just stunning The duke himself would be proud Well done guys

Had a lovely present show lunch here. It was lovely to go to a traditional pub with great atmosphere. So many positives. Lovely member of staff welcomed us to our table and looked after us throughout our lunch. The menu was excellent and catered for our veggie guests as well as others. Quality of food was amazing. Just such a good experience. On exit our waitress smiled and said thank you, which I recipicated. The restaurant is up stairs away from the bar. But we had a look in to the bar and it also looked lovely. Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏

The best place to get a beer definitely!

Great location, good selection of beers and wines, cracking atmosphere as well. Good space to sit or stand (inside or outside as well) Would return

Great atmosphere, Staff so friendly, Food was beautiful came here with a few friends for drinks last night. I’ll be definitely coming back with my friends and family. Highly recommend.

Popped in for a cheeky roast with the wife after watching lion King next door. Great location very warm welcome Staff so friendly and the food was beautiful.

I checked the reviews and they were good. Maybe it was a bad day. My roast was luke warm and the roast chicken was a leg.. well two actually were dry and awkward to eat. The waitresses though were lovely and efficient. Definitely had much better roasts for the same price.

Had food and drinks here while spending the day in London. Had three bar snacks from the menu, which were great value for money and very filling. The sticky chicken in particular was a real treat! Drinks are reasonably priced for the location of the pub and the start were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend a visit!

Food was amazing, service was great. Best sticky toffee pudding and steak pie! Nice atmosphere in the dining room. Will be back!

Nice place given how close it is to the station. Nice beers and food well priced. 👌

Accueil parfait pour le lunch le serveur avait toujours le sourir, il était très aimable, très bon Fish and chips and pie

Had another great visit to The Wellington and the experience was just as good as previous visit. Started with friendly and efficient bar staff who were also engaging and chatty about the history of the area and also with great food recommendations from the menu. Chose a selection of the bar snacks to accompany the great beers. Only minor concern was that fish bites are no longer on the bar snack menu but as per previous visit food was hot, tasty, well cooked and served quickly. A great shout out to the bar staff on the Friday night of the visit as they were efficient and helped to make a great experience.

We had a lovely time here. Alexia & Viki looked after us in a very professional and welcoming way. Their service really made the difference. We’ve been there for Sunday roast, and enjoyed the food a lot. Definitely going there again.

A great place to eat and drink on the edge of Covent Garden. The restaurant upstairs is very atmospheric and has great character. The food was good with a great selection of beer and friendly staff.

Very cozy pub with good service and delicious food. This is not the last time we visit it.

Food was good and service was excellent

Perfect lunchtime venue for great service and excellent pub grub.

I found this place when I was looking for a restaurant that had delicious beef pies, made a reservation, and went there by myself. The first floor is a pub and the second floor is a dining floor. This time, I ordered the British Steak & Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie, which was labeled as ``British Pie Award Gold Award Winner,'' along with a house salad and tea. I was surprised by the carrots that came with the garnish, which were bigger than the pie, but they were sweet and delicious. The pie feels like it has beef stew inside rather than steak. The dough was also crispy and quite delicious. The staff were friendly and nice, and the atmosphere of the store was nice.

Came here for a team lunch. The food was great, with so many options, it was hard to choose, I went for the fish pie and it didn't disappoint. I'd definetly go back. Service was good too, very professional and attentive.

First time visiting and I really enjoyed it sat outside either great service from the barmaid

Had a lovely meal in The wellington yesterday when we went to the theatre. Food was superb, so tasty . waiter was lovely . We could not fault it at all .

Thr food is AMAZING, as are the drinks. Spent an entire wet afternoon here. Warm and welcoming place. Enjoyed out time here so much we didn't leave until we had to. Thank you. Come and try this place for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

Very friendly staff. A lovely atmosphere.

Great pub, excellent menu and friendly staff.

I can honestly say that the staff and this establishment are warm and welcoming. I was having a particularly shitty day and the weather was shockingly hot for the UK. 😁 On my journey through London, I saw The Wellington. Having heard good things and being so thirsty, I thought I'd go in. I'll admit I was exhausted and kind of flustered but the staff behind the bar knew exactly what I wanted and hearing the staff tell me I was "safe here" was an unexpected comfort. I sat in a corner, taking in the ambiance of the place and cooling down. Staff engaged with all customers with kindness, professionalism, humour and care. That stop off at the pub and being greeted in such a way honestly made the day less shitty. I'm grateful to the staff for making that so. TL:DR- That was a really long winded way of saying: The Wellington is an excellent, homely pub with a calming and welcoming ambience. The staff are truly awesome with a kind, professional approach to customers. Also, based on the amount of folx eating, it seems the food there is also delicious. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you get a chance, check it out. You won't regret it. Side note: A massive thanks to the staff that day.

Just had a few drinks and it was fine. Clean and centrally located within the Strand.

Beautiful pub, nice wine and beer. The bathroom is very clean as well, we only stay for a while in the morning but it was comfortable to chill and have a 🍺🍻

Nestled in the heart of Aldwych, The Wellington is a true hidden gem that offers a delightful dining experience. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was captivated by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is modern and sleek, especially the outside sitting area, creating a perfect ambiance for a relaxing meal. The menu boasts a diverse selection of British starters, showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients. I opted for the nachos, and it was simply exquisite. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was impeccable. My dining companion ordered the chicken wings and cheesy fries, and they were equally impressed.

Brilliant meal great service and good prices.

The food was lovely and the staff were really attentive , just what we wanted before a theatre trip close by! Pies are amazing!

Friendly pub Good food Excellent value

Very helpful and friendly staff. My sister has mobility issues and they were very obliging.

Great atmosphere in this lovely pub. Staff are friendly with attentive service. Good variety of drinks & food is presented well. Highly recommended

Enjoyed a great pre-theatre dinner, food was excellent and service was great too. Highly recommend.

Nice place in a expensive area of London , with reasonable prices and food quality, I try a excellent fish and cheap and a nice burger.

Half a pint of Guiness on the terrace. Excellent service and very British atmosphere Thank you for this beautiful moment 08/28/2024

They were packed but found us a spot. Super friendly staff with great food and atmosphere.

in London for the weekend great pub will be calling in again lovely food and staff

Great burger, because so far I've been rather disappointed with burgers in London. The “Honey Highball” is also recommended, unusual combination, but goes well together! Gladly again.

We just popped in for a drink, which we enjoyed sitting outside in the glorious sunshine watching the decorated bicycle taxis.

Great traditional pub food in a cosy and peaceful setting. Serving staff are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. This is always a go-to place when I visit London

Amazing spot in London. Inside and out was gorgeous. Great service. Tyler was an absolute gem! Highly recommend!

Fantastic service from Aurora as always!

Good food, regular portions. Very nice staff and a very cool building. We tried the schnitzel and the sausage. Both recommendable. Just one vegetarian option. We forgot you have to pay the service.

Always a great atmosphere here. Special shoutout to Aoife, very friendly and welcoming.

Very cozy pub with good beer and good food.

Nice looking pub inside with original beams & ceiling. Service was a little off on this occasion. Pub nice though

Just back from a flying visit to london. Always make it my business to visit the wellington when in London. I love sitting outside people watching drinking magnificent pints of madri. Was served by the lovely Aoife last friday and had a great bit of banter and craic with her about my birthday. Simple things like this add to the overall ambience of the Wellington. BIG shout out to Aoife and all her colleagues. Looking forward to my next visit already.

Just back from a flying visit to London. I always drop into The Wellington for a pint or 3 of Madri. I sit outside people watching. Met the lovely Aoife who works there. Great bit of banter between her, my better half and myself about my birthday. She is definitely an asset to The Wellington. BIG shout out to Aoife and all the crew. Cant wait for my next visit.👍

A beautiful pub in a great location. Plenty of seats outside, perfect for people-watching, and splendid inside. Friendly bar staff, cask ales plus good keg selection, nice wines too. A lovely pub!

beware of the “roast beef” sandwich (the rest of the food looked good though)

A typical English pub, interesting for the eyes

Very good service , varied food menu and excellent quality food.

personnel très sympathique, repas vite servi pour arriver à l'heure au spectacle (Lyceum Theater), juste à côté. Repas bon (pies salés délicieuses). Juste un peu chaud l'été ... (pas de clim)

Sunday chicken roast dinners were amazing! The pub is very cosy with a beautiful historical interior. The dining room is up a staircase though so not good if you can't manage stairs.

4 off us had a pie meal , and we all enjoy them. Great food and great service

Fantastic building, great atmosphere, incredible food

Loved the atmosphere in here on a rainy day in June

Great place to visit pre theatre on the strand great choice of food reasonably priced and friendly atmosphere

We had a musical booked nearby (Tina Turner) and decided to eat first before the show. Why we chose The Wellington from all the others was simply: It had a wide ranging menu and the character of the building made it stand out from the rest. We pre-booked a table and pleased we did, as it is a very popular pub, either for eating or just popping in for a drink. Our table was booked for 5.00pm, we had arrived a little early but that wasn’t a problem and we were seated on the first floor by a window, just what we had asked for when we booked. (I think the main restaurant is on the first floor and the pub with light snacks is on the ground floor. The toilets are a further floor up on the second floor) We ordered a chicken and mushroom pie with oyster sauce and a fish and chips, both were cooked to perfection (and yes I did thank the chef!!!) Deserts were delicious too. The staff, all friendly and knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to briefly chat to them. Would definitely return to The Wellington when in this area again, as the atmosphere and decor was very welcoming, the food was excellent too. I have added some pictures to showcase the first floor restaurant and I asked if I could take some pictures before other customers came it, hence the lake of people, because I wanted to show off some of the features. The pub was happy for me to do so.

Very lively traditional pub in Covent Garden. Came in here after seeing Lion King in the next door Lyceum Theatre. Had an excellent time with live music playing.

Good pint of Harvey's, pleasant staff

Great location and great staff and atmosphere

Very friendly and great outside seating area for people watching.

Outside was brill until it started to rain