The Bricklayers Arms in City of London, Westminster

Cosy little out with a friendly dog

This pub has a really nice atmosphere and it's very comfortable. It's an old traditional establishment but unfortunately has no real ales. This would turn a nice pub into a great pub. I don't understand why this place would embrace the wonderful pub tradition in this country in all ways except the beer, it's totally fundamental.

Great local pub if you’re in town Dogs friendly

Lovely pub, great hosts and beer, and a great darts room at the back.

A proper pub, proper landlady, always a good visit. Always visit when I'm in the area.

A quiet Monday evening….. the barmaid was disinterested, bored & not engaging. Barely any interaction, very disappointing.

Love this hidden gem of a pub. Bar staff have lots of personality, conversation and are a barrel of laughs. Feels like a proper local with heart. Would be 5 stars but prices a bit steep for a cozy den.

Lovely pub, such a shame not busier. Come on folk, come and support this boozer

Perfect place to get away from the madding crowd. A couple of different seating areas downstairs which are complemented by a large lounge area upstairs. Great both for large groups and small. Got a very warm welcome from the barman/landlord. Incredibly reasonable £4 pint for London.

£7.51 a pint for 5% lager in a dirty glass. The .most expensive pint in London. Even the hipster breweries are under £7

Very friendly people (Juliet) and fine beer with a chilled atmosphere. Such an oasis near Tottenham Court Road.

We received a warm and genuine welcome from the wonderful hosts of this pub.We enjoyed Timothy Taylor Wheat Beer and the company of Meggie, the friendly pub dog. Highly recommended 👌

Good beer at a great price the bricklayers is especially made well with the staff especially Stef and Paul. Food is pretty standard for a pub grub however as it is in central London it's pretty easy to find something if this isn't what your after.

An oasis of peace (5/5)set one block away from the maelstrom of OXFORD STREET AND TCR. that's why the atmosphere is deliberately 4.. not a mark down but a 5/5 endorsement of a peaceful environment (on Saturday lunchtime)that buzzes and fizzes early evening onwards. Delightfully engaging landlord serving well kept Yorkshire Ales and bottled fayre. Scotch Eggs and sausage rolls are real ie made not manufactured.

Nice Sam Smiths pub with chatty, friendly staff. Good range of beers on tap.

Lack of phones yet still leaving a review, incredible union jack flights on the darts (predictable win from the axe), minimal music and atmosphere however beloved by some, no scotch egg, dylan with darts of the day [see photo]

Super friendly staff, very nice atmosphere indoors and outdoors. Best service. Highly recommended.

Never judge a book by its cover. We did after a lovely Sunny day walking around Soho, Mayfair, Marylebone and Fitzrovia we decided to end the walk at this lovely looking pub Bricklayers Arms. It had lovely flowers outside and looked like a quiet quaint village pub in the west end, away from the crowds. The treatment we received was absolutely disgusting. Absolutely no service pire attitude and disdain for our presence. No attempt to introduce the different drinks on offer as an independent brewery non of the drinks were familiar. When I asked for some assistance I was told by the grouch of a Barman ‘ it does. It work like that’ I literally had to force the point and EVENTUALLY he have me a fraction of service which assisted me to choose the light lager that I eventually enjoyed. . Throughout the whole exchange he was so hostile to us. How can a pub in the west end be so hostile to visitors who are curious about the wine. We started off so polite but gave it back as good as I got. I then came home and looked at the reviews and have seen so many comments about the racist feel of the service. And this explained everything This pub is a pub for English people only. Even if you are Scottish they have a problem. Avoid this racist xenophobic pub at all costs. Its looks are deceiving.

We went there after rugby final. They cheated on beer, literally gave us half or less then 3/4 of glass while still charging full beer price. It was really dodgy attitude. I wont come back again.

Paul the manager and Meg his assistant Spaniel were the greatest hosts. Nice quaint pint stop.

Best pub around, along with best pub dog around!

Absolutely cracking pub only a street away from the hustle and bustle of tourist alley. The lounge bar is my favourite and my usual go to if I'm in the area. If I'm honest I probably shouldn't write this review and continue to gatekeep a quiet pub with good beers but hey ho.

Not got the chance to use the bus to visit your pub but hopefully soon.

Totally quaint and authentic pub. You will still receive a warm welcome here.

Great local pub, can’t attest to the food but the pints and atmospheres were excellent.

Quiet and lovely place. A fireplace on first floor is perfect when it's cold outside

Super tasty place. There's even a fireplace upstairs. I didn't try the food, but they have a good variety of beers.

Super traditional and cozy pub. A true hidden gem.

I have been to this pub several times, every time I felt well received. I like it best upstairs, possibly near the fireplace. The staff are friendly, and so is their Spanish Cocker Meg. A decent variety of drinks, they don't serve food, I think they have darts in the back room.

Overpriced for a start. We were in a small room in the back that was filthy and thick with dust. Wouldn't recommend.

Nice and welcoming pub with local doggo, had a great evening here!

I absolutely love this pub, the atmosphere and customer service was great, naomi was so attentive, friendly and made our experience great. Will definitely be back !!!

Very friendly staff, nice pub-doggo and great beers!

I wrote this review before I got charged 6.50 for a scotch egg on a plate with nothing else. So I’ve changed it to 1 star. Sam Smiths not a favourite of mine but last year I popped in this one as I was doing the same Xmas crawl area as I’ve done for years. I was happy with my ale this time as last. The only thing is I recorded a £4.80 price which was amazing and under my £5 record for the pubs on my crawl last year. This time I set a £6 price for my reviews. Realistic as prices have gone up. Sure enough it was below the £6 for this year. However it was £5.60 which was a whole 80p more this year and the worst price hike of a brewery I’ve encountered so far which was an average of 50p.. Approximate I know but decisive on my review. Quite awful and killing ale! RIP off! The pub is ok real shame.

Looks lovely on the outside but not great inside. It's a Sam Smith's pub so the wine is not very nice.

Great place to chill and chat with friends without having to shout. Very cosy atmosphere with nice bartenders. Vegan roll was tasty.

We went in because its an amazing building and a lovely place to drink

Particularly lovely upstairs by the roaring fire.

Great beer selection and friendly staff

Classic Sam smiths pub. People need to keep visiting these classic London pubs we need to ensure their survival.

Great selection of Sam Smith and dog friendly. Very nice owner and staff.

Decent Sam Smiths pub. Shame he's put the prices up!

Excellent British pub. Good beers 5*

Excelente pub, atendido por los dueños. Nos hicieron sentir como en casa con su cálida atención, sumado a una excelente cerveza. Volveremos nuevamente. Gracias!

Cosy little pub, but it has become very very expensive. Sam Smiths pub used to have mediocre beer at low prices. Not they only have mediocre beer.

Fantastic boozer. Lovely old wooden panelling. Good bar staff. Darts board. Brilliant Samuel Smith ales. When you think of a london boozer, you think of places like this. Quiet outdoor spot too + reasonably priced drinks. Charming.

Such a cool little pub in the middle of retail madness. Small but super friendly with the cutest of dogs to make you feel at home. Only stopped by for a drink, but would highly recommend this little haven in a busy area.

Good place for a quiet break during sightseeing London. Classical English pub appearance. Beers fine but just fine. Not a place for beer geeks.

Nice little wheat beer and bottled strawberry beer. Limited seating though.

1st time back in this pub in a couple of decades. Still as great as ever!

Decent little boozer, cosy enough inside and was quite busy for the few hours I was there.

A lovely small pub near Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. Good selection of beer and, unlike some other pubs in area with steep staircases, has ground floor toilets. Friendly bar staff and no annoying music.

Lovely Sam Smiths pub just off Rathbone Place. Tall. Always clean. Nice owner.

For it's very busy location, it's a lovely pub

Very very very quiet unfortunately (although picked up slightly as the day went on). Had barely any food except freezer pasties, inside layout is odd with a slightly claustrophobic back room - would've been better to open the room upstairs which was spacious with a nice view but the bartender refused. Shame to give this 2 stars really as the bartender was friendly to us.

Lovely hidden gem Sam Smith's beers, friendly bar staff, lounge upstairs with comfy sofas, beautiful pub dog

Mezze plate was a nice snack for four people to share. More bread was served without request 😊

Stopped by to kill 10 minutes. Great beer and the most wonderful Spanniel looking for attention.

Absolutely amazing. A truly hidden gem. Staff so friendly. The charcuterie we had was really good! And so was the alcohol they served. You can see the love they pour into their business!

Excellent pub with a fantastic selection of beers. The staff is great!

£6.20 a pint. It's the new norm for London I'm afraid. Great pub all the same

Beautiful pub with even better beer and the stout oooooohhhhhj

Lovely team behind the bar. Friendly atmosphere in the heart of London

Small looking pub but then with more seating at the back and upstairs. Cosy with an open 🔥

Lovely pub and lovely little dog!

Used to drink here a lot in my younger days, so decided to revisit after many years. Was not impressed. Not a handpull beer in sight and the pub was severely lacking in atmosphere. The lack of any background music means you hear everybody's conversation. Had 1 drink and went to a much better pub round the corner. A big disappointment.

Unremarkable Sam Smith's pub just off Oxford St/Tottenham Ct.l Rd. Nothing wrong with it but your drink choices are very limited (as with all Sam Smith's pubs) and the prices & experience are no longer enough to offset that. Would generally rather go somewhere else.

There is a dog in the pub!! And a fireplace too

Great atmosphere. A lovely old london pub for drinking, planning shenanigans and mischief.

Friendly staff, upstairs closed not a v comfortable space

A group of eight of us went in last night. The pub was very very quiet. Before we got to ordering, the barman picked a strange argument with one of our party for eating from a packet of popcorn he'd brought in. It was very odd, so we left immeditaely.

Very welcoming staff and a great knowledge of all the products. Also a delicious homemade Scotch Egg for a snack

Great place with a cosy feel! Will definitely return.

Nice pub, but considering this is a Samuel Smiths pub the prices are very high, I suggest renaming the pub, and calling it the "RIP OFF ARMS".

Great little Sam Smith's pub in a quiet back street. Friendly Landlord. Pure Brew Lager and the Wheat Beer are lovely drops.

Not massively a big fan of Sam Smiths pubs. Mainly because of their small choice of cask ales. This has always been on my crawl list though so was looking forward to coming back. It was my cheapest ale so far and under my good review mark of a fiver at 4.80 a pint. So bonus point there. Was a nice ale. There is two on always but also a few bottles to chose from. Friendly service and a nice pub as a lot of Smiths are. Well done. Only 4 star due to my crawl criteria but a great pub to visit.

Charming loverly landlady and great staff, beer very well kept and a great deal of choice, excellent bar food, a hidden gem, you will love the place

Great little pub a little out the way. Friendly staff, good selection of ales in a lovely pub where you can hear yourself speak.

Friendly staff, good beer, and good prices, what more do you want.

Klasse Biere und eine tolle Atmosphäre über zwei Etagen!

Very good beer selection, great service!

A welcoming oasis of calm so close to Oxford St and Tottenham Court Rd. No music or fruit machines, just great drinks and good conversation.

Great little pub, nice ales lots of space , a hidden gem in central London worth a visit !

Service from the Man from Virginia was 10/10 should be on anyone's list of sleepy pub haunts in London town

Proper pub. Great to visit every time!

Reasonable Sam Smiths pub. Popular with students. Mainly sofas upstairs.

Great pub with warm ambiance, friendly owners and a lovely dog you get to pet if you're lucky.

Friendly staff in a cosy pub off the main road perfect for a catch up!

Favourite place in Fritzovia!! Lovely staff.

🚇 Tottenham Court Road 🍺 £4.60 Double Four ❤️ A gorgeous Georgian Sam Smiths pub. . Tucked away in a quiet side street not far from Tottenham Court Rd you’ll find The Bricklayers Arms. The nearest tube is Tottenham Court Rd and Goodge St is also close by. . This Georgian pub is as pretty as a picture, the timber and brick frontage make this a very inviting pub. . The Bricklayers is a small pub divided in to three areas. At the front of the pub is where the bar is, the bar area has small tables surrounded by stools and sofa benches. The walls are clad is Sam Smiths trademark dark wood panelling. At rear of the bar is another small room which has a dartboard and is decorated in floral wallpaper. Upstairs is a cosy affair, there are winged chairs, sofas and a fireplace to warm ones cockles. . As with all Sam Smiths pubs there beer choice is all in house brews. I usually go for the Double Four lager, it’s is a good session pint and retails at under a fiver. I couldn’t see any evidence of food being available. . The atmosphere was calm on this Saturday afternoon, I sat in the back bar as the front bar was full with tourists, day trippers and a few locals. The back bar is tiny and intimate, I sat close to two American chaps who had an in depth conversation about where they’ve visited around the world. One fella was explaining to his friend about his family tree and that his great great grandfather was an important figure in the American civil war. I was being so nosey and couldn’t help but listen in on their very interesting conversation. . The Bricklayers Arms is one of those pubs that when you look at it you immediately get that urge to go in. It’s a cosy intimate pub full of old world charm and has a lovely ambiance to it. This pub can be a lure for tourists but overall it’s definitely worth a visit. . 📊 Information correct on visiting 28/05/22

We attended an NFL game at Tottenham an wanted one more beer before going in. This was close to the stadium, so we stopped in to check it out. It’s an intimate bar with a beer garden in back. It took forever to get a beer. Everyone was getting pitchers, so that slowed the process down severely. The staff was very nice and accommodating. Didn’t have time to get food. Looked tasty.

Great pub with great warm comfortable interiors and nice beer at a fair price

Old fashioned pub at a central location convenient for most of us in London. You could imagine yourself being hundreds of miles away from the capital until you look outside again!

Great pub with a cool upstairs Bar.

Good traditional pub. Little pretence. Decent beers. Good atmosphere.

Really nice place for beer, wine or cider! The service is impeccable. The pub manager is fun, friendly and talkative. We had a wonderful time at the Bricklayer’s Arms.

It was a lovely day , bright sunshine we needed a cool drink the pub landlord or manager was bery friendly and helpful We sat down and chilled and chatted it was not busy at that time of the day 4:30pm

One of my favourite pubs in London. Friendly staff, cosy decor and ambience. We also met Meg, the frieny pub dog - bonus!

Lovely little pub! Very friendly patrons made me feel right at home!

Exceptional pub and a wonderful host! The choice of draught beers were fantastic and we can’t wait to visit again soon. Very intelligent, kind and well informed staff and patrons. With love from Bexleyheath.