Garrick Arms in City of London, Westminster

The people working here are the best. I forgot my bag with my wallet and passport and they did everything they could to contact me and help me get my bag back. The beer is great so no reason not to go there!

Incredible service by the lovely and welcoming Markus. Felt right at home in this pub. Will come back 1000%

Today, 15 March 2025 13:17. I arrive Garrick Arms. When I went to the bar counter to wait for service, the restaurant manager (Lady) did not offer me any assistance at all. Because I am Asian, she kept serving other customers while I was standing at the counter. At least three times, she provided service to different customers but completely ignored me.

Legendary bartender Markus, made our evening, treated us like family, and we will be returning #recedinghairlineisalook #blackshirtsbuttonedtothetop #forhungary #hesnotreallyhomeless

Very quick service, good food at good prices 👍 Very friendly & helpful staff 😊

We randomly stopped by and found fantastic staff and great food for a top price! Happy days!

Didn’t have food but marcos and josh(I could be wrong with the name but defo started with a j) both amazing servers absolute vibes

We don't visit London that much but if we do, we'll definitely go here again! The personal is so nice, the fish & chips were spectacular! 10/10 would recommend again:)

Classic pub experience. Would definitely recommend! The staff was friendly and service was great. The cheese and bacon burger was quite good. Fried chicken sandwich was overall good but lacked flavor/spice. Chips were good and crispy. Overall, would recommend this stop!

Came in for a couple of drinks and was greeted by the lovely bar tender,service was quick despite the pub being busy and Marcus was eficiente and friendly and even recomended an alcohol free shot for our sober friend so nobody was left out. Lovely pub lovely staff great service 10/10

Friendly staff and atmosphere, but the food was not good. We had a steak sandwich and the bread was tasteless and the steak.was chewy. Fortunately the chips were not bad and the apple juice was good. But not a place to eat at.

What a lovely place- we stopped in (on Valentine’s Day!) on the off chance of a table before the theatre. Although the place was busy a very nice man found us a table. The building and its interior are very beautiful and there was a lovely, friendly atmosphere from both staff and fellow patrons. We had the vegan burgers with chips and they were hot and delicious with all the trimmings. I just wanted to say to the staff, thanks for fitting us in last night, and for the lovely food and service. :) Maria.

Really very friendly staff. We ordered fish & chips, which arrived in a few minutes, really excellent.

Came on Friday for a quick drink before the theatre and the lovely Irish lady at the bar helped us so much with our drinks selection, obviously very well trained bar staff as she was great with recommending which beers and wines would be to our taste. Will be back if I’m in the area to get a lovely cold glass of the Hazy Day IPA.

Great atmosphere and service, Paula was very helpful and attentive. Would recommend.

The food is good (the vegan chili was delicious) and the staff is very friendly, especially Simon who was able to help me with my food allergies! Thank you 😀

Only 2 bald men behind the bar, need a third for 5/5

Best service ever. Josh was amazing. Would recommend :)

Popped in for a quick drink after meal out my partner wanted a coffee ...machine was off but the lovely staff switched back on the machine so my partner could have his long awaited coffee amazing service really freindly guys so welcoming first time here but not the last thanks to Marcus Josh and Ryan brilliant guys who made it a enjoyable quick drink ....superstars Marcus is beautiful

Nice atmosphere as always. Although it's already January but some festive air was still there. Beer and foods all good.

Great service and friendly staff

Amazing service, great atmosphere. Will be back !!

I had an absolutely great time , Marcus and Ryan were very polite and kind , they made my evening with their jokes and they were very quick with service , I would 100% recommend

A welcoming pub with friendly casual service making everyone feel like a local. We had crispy octopus and fish and chips. It was so good that only the fresh apple cider could make it better. Thumbs up! You must go.

The visit was ages ago did not eat there as left because the server favoured 4 people who arrived after my girlfriend and I did which we did not take very well hence we left

Only had a drink here. Very nice pub but disappointed as my favourite Abbot Ale was not available!! I find this in a lot of Green King pubs. ??

Bartenders are super friendly and helpful. Food is good and quick. Vibes are great. Fun for a pit stop or a longer stay. Cozy.

Very good pub. The food was great and the service awesome. Fresh food, nice atmosphere

Welcoming staff, all round great food, drinks and vibe from a visiting Aussie. Keep it up guys!

Warm and typical pub, very pleasant staff and the fish & chips is excellent. A little more fries wouldn't be amiss but would definitely be recommended.

The pints were crisp and the service was a joy. There was a selfless man behind the bar who put pub before employee, commendable, authentic, original. When asked his name he said the pub was 300 years old and disappeared into the night.

Great location to end the week. Friday ist DJ Night. Welcoming atmosphere, people in good mood. Very friendly and obliging staff.

Bartender took advantage of the fact I wasn’t from London. Charged me 45 pounds for a guinness and cheap prosecco. Visitors stay away.

We booked a table for 8 last night and the service we had from arrival to the end of the evening was exceptional. Markus went over and above to make sure we had everything we needed, and checked in on us regularly, bringing drinks direct to the table. I would highly recommend this beautiful old pub which has an amazing team of staff. Thank you!

Charged me 45 pounds for two drinks - one guinness and the other a cheap prosecco. I suspect it’s because I’m not a local. I asked a local about it and he said they clearly took advantage of me. Visitors stay away, one bad apple usually leads to multiple.

We came in here about midday for a quick pint after we had run a half marathon around the city - the bartender, who had a bit of an Italian (maybe) accent was lovely - he was chatty and friendly, which is sometimes missing from London pubs! Would visit again

Josh's head is so smooth, hairless, and luscious, I love this man

Excellent service, friendly atmosphere and reasonably priced cocktails for Central London. Good veggie options for food.

Very quiet, cozy and very nicely decorated pub. The service is top notch. Special mention for the bald bartender, super friendly and attentive. The meal was very good. I will come back with pleasure!

Thank you Josh and Marcus for the amazing service and drink recomendation. We booked the table on a Sunday evening and you both coming over and making sure We have everything. You also were so kind and positive. My English wasn't that strong and making me feel comfortable to order the right things from the menu. I will definitely visit again and let me friends and family know. Whatta a star staff.

This is a great buzzy pub in the centre of everything! The staff are all amazing - friendly and engaging - especially Marcos - what a lovely warm guy! Also the food is very good, would recommend the turkey pie

Marcus’s service at the bar was excellent, He was super friendly and helpful, providing lots of info about the beer options being sold. The atmosphere was great too - we’ll be back again soon

This is a great buzzy pub in the centre of everything! The staff are all amazing - friendly and engaging - especially Marcos - what a lovely warm guy! Also the food is very good, would recommend the turkey pie

Fantastic service from a fantastic team of staff, very helpful and of course great drinks. Fun atmosphere and great ambiance overall

Went twice in October and booked for an evening now . Booked a table online, easy confirmation, arrived on time , nice table allocated. Pub was buzzing with folks . Great choice of food and a Xmas turkey dinner added as extra option. The food is great , piping hot, with reasonable prices. Food didn’t take too long but long enough to mean it was fresh and tasty. Lovely welcome from the staff and they regularly checked on us to make sure everything was good. Love the place

Really good pub, good vibe. Customer service is awesome. Shout out to Markus!

Met up with my family for a pre Christmas lunch. Nice atmosphere. Some food choices not available but we enjoyed what we had. Steaks, burgers and chilli.All very enjoyable and we will go again.

The music was a bit noisy, compared to other eateries we tested this long weekend, apart from that the food and service were good.

A lovely pub, great atmosphere and value for money. It was very busy so not easy to get a seat, but to be expected for a Saturday in the run up to Christmas.

Fun lively pub with great staff. Perfect pub night.

Absolutely nice pub, restaurant in SOHO!!

Busy pub just off Trafalgar Square

We had a disappointing experience at this pub. Upon arrival, we were told there were no available tables, which was understandable at first. However, after we decided to wait, it became clear that the issue wasn’t the lack of tables, but the fact that we had two small children with us. After tre minutes waiting time, we were told that if we wanted to order food, there would be a 45-minute wait. It felt like they were discouraging us rather than being honest about their capacity. While we understand that some places may not be fully equipped to accommodate families, the lack of transparency and the subtle message that families with kids aren’t welcome left a sour taste. A disappointing experience for what should have been a welcoming environment. Luca

Great environment, good beers, fast and friendly service.

If you are a tourist in London, this is one of the first stops. Delicious food and ice cold beers flowing from a variety of fountains. Polite and friendly staff, amazing tastes. Burger is the best💯

Marcus is very welcoming and the atmosphere was lovely, definitely recommend.

We only had a drink. Service was good. Would go back.

Good variety of alcohol, food was priced fairly, varied menu to suit everyone. Staff friendly, professional and helpful. Atmosphere in the pub great, suitable for families. Happy to recommend 😄

We had a brilliant time, delicious wine, lovely service. Had the best evening in London tonight. The food was autentic and delicious.

Marcus and Lousie are amazing. Great drinks, great Mac and Cheese. The services is the best in Mayfair/SOHO area. The Green Kings bars are amazing, they may have alot of different names but they are the same. Just look for the Green King name under the main name

Well placed in the heart of London's west end . First time visit as , other times not been able to get a table, it was well worth the wait. Plenty of people but plenty of tables , good long bar , didn't take long to be served. Good selection of food, dinner or lighter snacks , great selection of drinks, all food and drinks were reasonably priced. The staff, Markus and Ryan were very good and upbeat and friendly too. Its a Greene King pub , so menu is fairly standardised but was great as it is. We will definitely come here next time in London

They have a great service, the food is delicious in a nice portion, and a cozy place to spend quality time with friends or date

Great pub,staff and service.....always go to Garrick for a quick drink or two and food before going off to theatre land❤️❤️❤️❤️

Very much enjoyed as a family all of the experience. Great food, great drinks, great location and and super friendly staff!

Medium size pub. Did not eat there. Good selection of drinks. Very enjoyable night.

Marcos was a very helpful bartender. Gave me some great recommendations for beer and some wine for my wife.

This place totally wrecked what could have been an otherwise great evening (and great start to our first time in London). Myself and my partner went in during late afternoon (we booked a table in advance), so we could eat before a 7pm theatre show nearby. The order was short and simple: 1 pulled mushroom chilli, 1 meatpie with mash and 2 small garlic breads. Merely 45£ altogether. After more than 40 minutes, I had to pester the first nearby staff (a lovely Hungarian dude, didn't get his name), as no one else was bothering with keeping eye on food orders and dining customers. Only right before 7pm food came out, thus causing us to miss the beginning of the theatre show and having to throw away most of our food (theatre staff didn't allow food from outside). 45£ shorter and starved afterwards, not coming back to this place ever again. The only positive was the Hungarian barman, that's about it.

Pleasant pub with very high prices for drinks - did not stay to eat

What a horrible experience here at the Garrick Arms. I would say, at all costs, do not eat at this Pub. The Greene King menu looks lovely, but it doesn’t list that the food will be stone cold and absolutely disgusting at arrival. We even sat (after sending the food back) watching it sit on the side for 20 minutes. This undoubtedly proves the lack of care and disregard the staff show. Will not be attending again, very disappointed.

Lovely experience at The Garrick Arms! We booked a table online with ease. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food came out promptly, which was perfect since we were on a bit of a time crunch before heading to a musical nearby. Decent pub grub, great service and a convenient location – would recommend!

We had some beers and we were very comfortable

Excellent steak and ale pie. My partner had the fish and chips and she loved it too. A few different beers on tap, go to the bar and order for a wider selection. A really nice vibe inside.. really feels like a traditional London pub

I was in town for a concert (all the way from Canada) and wanted to eat some pub food on Charing Cross and stumbled upon the Cambridge. The food and service were great. And, might I say there was a super rude diner arguing about her bill to the 2 servers, and the servers could not have been more pleasant in trying to make her happy, despite her clearly being in the wrong. I really felt bad for them. Top pub. Thank you!

Great pub, great manager, great service. This is our go to pub pre theatre 👍👍👍

Situated in London's Covent Garden, Garrick Arms has a certain charm that immediately grabs you as you walk through the doors, with that classic British pub feel, replete with warm, panelled walls with stunning woodwork and intricate detailing that speaks of a time gone by. It's the sort of place that just oozes character, every nook and cranny telling a story, making you feel like you're in the living room of a British diplomat. All in all, the Garrick Arms is more than just a pit-stop for a swift half but the whole package - good drinks, food (their pulled pork with chips and chives is absolutely banging) top-notch service and a proper atmosphere for a British pub, right in the heart of the city!

Marcus in Leicester Square is a top guy. Really welcoming and sweet. Was lovely to chat to and gave us good cocktail reccomendations

Anil was a true gentleman who helped me out with some great cocktails and offered jis favourite dishes. Thank you very much for being so courteous, will return

Fun spot with great service, walking distance from Covet Garden. Friendly bartender who took time to explain beers in detail

Service and atmosphere is great. We had a 40 minute wait on food only to be served an undersized portion. I ordered the flat Iron Steak and was given 7 slices of steak already sliced and cool with 5 cherry tomatoes and a side of chips. Flavour was great but under proportioned for paying 17.95 pound. My friend had the pulled mushroom chilli and was also left unsatisfied.

Excellent food. Everything you expect from an English Pub. Very London atmosphere.

Top ambient and bar , the people from there is amazing . He ask for help to the beer and take a premiun explanation about . Delicious

Brilliant pub in a great location near the theatres and attractions near Leicester Square. We popped in for pre-dinner drinks and were greeted by the lovely manager, Paula. Despite the pub being pretty busy pre-theatre time, she was still going round tables, making sure everyone was happy and had everything they needed. Nice to have the personal touch in a busy London pub, doesn't always happen in other venues. Great atmosphere and service, we will definitely be back!

After receiving a response from Garrick Arms, I’m modifying my review. This could have been a miscommunication. Because the invitation was extended, we’ll be back to try their lunch deal again at the beginning of the year. “We stopped in to get the £10 lunch and drink advertised on the sign out front. It was to include a choice of about 5 items with a beer and or soft drink. I ordered a salad and an Amstel. My husband ordered the steak sandwich and an Amstel. The server gave us our beers and returned later with the very skimpy sandwich. My husband asked about my salad. It was ordered. Finally it came soaked in sweet dressing. I couldn’t eat it. Our bill came to be almost £50! When my husband questioned it we were told we were charged separately. Is this bait & switch typical at Piccadilly Circus?”

Beautiful old pub right in Theatre land next door to the Theatre of the same name. It's a pub you have a drink in before a show. It's quiet in the day and peaks before the show. Staff are friendly and it's got a good range of beers and wines.

Amazing Place super customer service

I came in just before last orders so I don't remember much, but service was good 😊

I have had no food just drinks 🍺🍺

huge fan of the atmosphere and drinks here! was only better having a chat with the bartenders Markus last night. as a fellow frenchman he really made me and my friends feel at home 🫶🏾

Manager (black framed glasses) needs training in customer service. Especially with paying customers. Will not be returning and would not recommend, if he still works there.

Food was stone cold, no onions on steak sandwich, bread was stale and dry.

Great atmosphere and I had a very good drink. I recommend this place😄

I came in for a beer with some mates and was given amazing service!! Paula looked after my friends and I, and she poured us a few brilliant pints! Highly recommend Paula and the Garrick Arms!

We were served by Paula and our whole experience was amazing. everything was 10/10

This was my first time at a pub when visiting London and while the food was pretty good, the blonde lady at the bar was unnecessarily rude. I asked a couple of questions about how to order and where to sit and she acted like she didn't want to be there. While it was an unfortunate first experience of customer service in London, the other two staff at the bar were super nice and welcoming.

Had a good football night, and the meal was delicious, I will definitely come back again

Most pathetic pub. Asked for a beefeater martini and the bartender said they don’t make martinis. Then bartender tried to explain that a martini was the brand martini ( the vermouth). Literally have no business serving liquor behind a bar

No smoking area, very small venue. Just go to moon under water if you want a wetherspoons!

Just ordered drinks, nice atmosphere.

customer service was bad, the two girls at the bar didn’t even greet us or smile. the bartenders didn’t ask what kind of vodka we would prefer, and looked upset when we later specified what we wanted. the drink doesn’t have any alcohol in it. we paid for doubles and got just juice.

Pulagh is the best tender in London