The Clarence in City of London, Westminster

Jess and John where incredible, place is lovely ❤️ from the chicken run people

We're in a typical pub, with a very cozy upstairs and warm service. A very nice establishment where you'll want to spend time and enjoy the English atmosphere.

Lunch was so good that we came back the next evening for dinner - delicious! We had the fish and chips as well as the chicken pie. The atmosphere is perfectly British and the service was fast and friendly. Overall, a great experience. We look forward to returning.

The food was great, the service too; Akshay has been lovely. The only bad thing was the air conditioning, it was very strong.

Fantastic pub. Great atmosphere. Service and food excellent. Highly recommend

Great city pub reasonably priced.

Farhan gave excellent service. Good knowledge of drinks served and gave great recommendations. The atmosphere is relaxing and sophisticated.

Farhan looked after us, great service

Farhan gave good service and excellent beer

Nice chill spot. Atishay was great 👍

We went to the Clarence after the London Marathon to meet a friend who had completed the run. The pub was crazy busy but good beer and the service professional and as quick as possible

This pub, their staff, were (despite busy patronage - champions league semi-final), were nothing short of exemplary. My client, whom was wheel-chair based, was catered to, within a magnificent standard. Massive kudos to the boys and girls on shift, and respect. Wheel chair accessible, good crowd, top tier food and drinks. Thank you all kindly

It is British food. But amazingly good. Recommend

A great discovery in a very busy place, warm welcome, fast service, very good beer and a good meal I recommend

Excellent dinner in a pleasant place, ordered fish and chips and trout with baked potatoes. Friendly staff who are attentive to any requests (allergies, etc.).

Loved this place, the service and food.

1st experience of a Pub in London: very warm welcome! We drank and ate very well

Really enjoyed our experience here, the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Judith! Will definitely be back again

My wife has Celiac and our server, Judith, took time to review their menu as to what was gluten free and what they could modify to be gluten free - they have both gluten free buns and beers! We settled on their Pan roasted sea bass, which was excellent.

Delicious Sunday roast at The Clarence! Their Sunday menu has three meat options (beef, 1/2 chicken and pork) as well as a vegetarian pie, served with all the trimmings, including Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, root vegetables, greens and lashings of gravy. The portions were huge and we couldn't finish them! We also split a smoked salmon paté for starter which was delicious and salty, spread on some toast. Service was really friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere is really cosy, but tables in the dining room were maybe a bit too close together for my liking. The family next to us nearly knocked our food off the table multiple times.

Delicious Sunday roast at The Clarence! Their Sunday menu has three meat options (beef, 1/2 chicken and pork) as well as a vegetarian pie, served with all the trimmings, including Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, root vegetables, greens and lashings of gravy. The portions were huge and we couldn't finish them! We also split a smoked salmon paté for starter which was delicious and salty, spread on some toast. Service was really friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere is really cosy, but tables in the dining room were maybe a bit too close together for my liking. The family next to us nearly knocked our food off the table multiple times.

Judith is a master of all trades. She is the best waitress ever. She deserves a raise.

We went in for drinks on a very busy evening, but were blown away by how approachable and friendly the staff were. There is generally a lively atmosphere. Hope to visit again soon.

Me and my wife and son dropped in for a late lunch yesterday (April 11) We’re Londoners but now live outside London. We were welcomed straight away by the lovely lady who seemed to be running the tables. Downstairs was busy but she found us a table and had it cleaned in a few minutes. Service was great - attentive but not intrusive. Food was excellent, possibly the best fish and chips I’ve had in years. For a pub in the heart of tourist land, I expected a very average experience but we all came away delighted. Food, drink, service and atmosphere were all first rate and the great part, the bill was very reasonable. Totally recommended. The service was truly warm and welcoming. Thank you.

We went here for a meal after a matinee show. We had fish and chips and the seabass. Both were good, the batter on the fish and chips was perfect and my seabass was delicious. No complaints at all and the service was good.

Typical English pub, great atmosphere and staff. Impeccable and quick service. Really great food!

Después de una larga mañana de turismo paramos para la sopa de tomate y pescado con patatas fritas, que eran geniales y probamos la cerveza Candem Town que era de sabor ligero y una excelente opción. Buen servicio. Gracias!

An incredible place, the food is wonderful, the prices are excellent for the super central location. The attention is perfect

Great service, food and atmosphere. Thankyou 👍

Typical English tavern in the center, where we were on the first floor you have to go to the bar to order, take it to the table and pay, for what they charge they would have to attend to it, the place is really amazing, very nice and central. In London, these types of taverns are a must-see.

Doesn't open at 11am as stated. However, went there the night before the water leak on the recommendation of a friend and we weren't disappointed. Fish and chips were the best we had during our holiday and the Sea Bass was exceptional.

Unfortunately their vaunted Sunday roast arrived lukewarm and was rather stringy and tough. Standard service and typically English environment

Sophie is the best! The atmosphere, music, food and drinks of the store are all considered the best in London! I will remember it for a long time

Super pub and very nice employees

Lunch meal, good food though I thought onion rings with pie, mash and gravy was a bit weird.

The food came really cold and dry. I had the fish and chips. After reading the reviews, i was looking forward to come and visit this place with my friends. I am really upset and disappointed.

A spectacular fish and chips, and very good service.

Our waitress, Marija, was incredibly kind, and professional. She made sure we had everything we needed and provided excellent recommendations. The service was fast, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The food was also delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. I highly recommend this place and would definitely come back! Greetings from Valentina :)

Worst food I’ve ever had. They randomly put a pork sausage on my plate after i told them I don’t eat pork. The food was borderline inedible, driest chicken you can imagine, and they ran out of Yorkshire puddings and just omitted it. I’m gonna go look for a Pret or something to get some actual food.

Had an awesome time at Clarence! Service was bang on, Akshay was super attentive, made sure we had everything we needed, and just generally made us feel really welcome. Maria was brilliant too, knows the menu inside out and gave some great recommendations. Ended up going for the beef roast, and honestly, it was spot on—nice and juicy, full of flavour. My sister had the roast sharer and absolutely loved it. And those crispy potatoes? Perfection. Crunchy on the outside, fluffy inside, exactly how they should be. And gotta give a shoutout to Sophie, she's an absolute legend! So bubbly and friendly, just one of those people that instantly put you in a good mood. All in all, top-notch experience. Great food, great people, and just a fantastic vibe. Definitely coming back!

Judith helped us decide what to order. He gave us clear explanations of the ingredients of all the dishes. Great food and service Thank you Judith

Judith helped us a lot in choosing the dish we liked the most! She was very kind and charming. Thank you so much, Judith.

Surprisingly good and hearty food. When booking, I assumed this would be typical central London pub - fancy, small portions, no atmosphere and expensive. I was wrong on all counts - it was delicious, reasonably priced, hearty portions and a great atmosphere.

Relatively unassuming, quite delightful.

We were there for a lunch break, and wanted to try some PUB classics like scotch egg and ale pie. Both was absolutely delicious, it appears they have a seriously good kitchen and cooks. We enjoyed our time and were delighted with a fast and good humored service. Would definitely recommend it!

This was our first meal in London and we were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was! We loved the decor and ambiance! The vibe felt very true to the area. The service was great too! Very welcoming and efficient!

Superb pub with generous and delicious dishes. The service is fast and very friendly.

Roast beef and sticky pudding was amazing!! So was the service.!! 100% would recommend.

We order traditional fish and chips. Fresh and delicious thanks

Best fish and chips we had in London. Every bite of food was delicious! And the vibe was awesome. Would have loved to have stayed longer and enjoyed more beer! Their Jubel Peach was so good!

Good atmosphere, there are not very abundant dishes but it is delicious

Great food Great service Right in the ❤️ of it all

Went above and beyond in accommodating our large party. Great service, drinks and food! 💕💕

A charming and authentic pub with great decor and relatively good service. We tried the green salad, shrimp cocktail, steak and ale pie, and sausages. While nothing was truly “exceptional”, everything was still enjoyable and well-prepared. Plus, they’re one of the few pubs in London that serve Hawkstone lager, which is a great bonus

The pub looks amazing, the decoration is outstanding and the fish and chips was delicious. The service was very friendly, I hope I can go back soon. Don’t miss it!

Tina is awesome! Very friendly and attentive.

I had the beef and ale pie (delicious) and my husband had the fish and chips. Our waitress, Judith, provided excellent service. We will visit again when back in London.

Incredibly good! This is the place for pie and fish and chips, but I’m pretty sure the rest of the menu is just as delicious. The flavors are spot on, and the quality is excellent—definitely worth a visit! We always come back here !

Had a lovely experience, the welcome and staff really friendly. Food was good, had veggie pie on Sunday lunch menu, and my partner the beef pie, both clearly homemade. The beer and wine was expensive we felt but it is central London and I guess they’re overheads extortionate! Worth a visit and we’d return, so that says it all really

One of my favourites in Whitehall. Haven't eaten there often but it was good when I have. Great atmosphere and good beer.

We had a wonderful and very tasty lunch by The Clarence. Service was fast and efficient, and the location was super.

Fish and chips were excellent and reasonably priced. Service was prompt and attentive.

Despite the delicious food, the service leaves something to be desired. We were warmly welcomed by a woman who finished her shift. So after our meal, the staff was slow to take away our plates and I think we would still be there if we hadn't asked for desserts. Fortunately we had taken a photo of the map because we would have had to wait a little longer. Table 23, February 19, 2025 from 1:35 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.

We found The Clarence because it was near the theater we were attending. The fish and chips were amazing. We loved it so much we went back the next year while visiting London.

Lovely experience at The Clarence with that lovely English pub vibe! The food was delicious and we were lucky enough to try the new-on-the-menu salad with the goat cheese and sweet pumpkin - what a treat! Staff was great and super nice and thoughtful! Shoutout to Akshay for making the experience so remarkable. For sure we’ll visit again next we’re in London!

Popped In here to get warm and stayed for a meal. Really good food. Had sausage and mash. Really good sausage

Tom, the bartender, went out of his way (literally) to obtain the coffee needed for Irish coffees. Judith, our server, was darling and efficient. The scotch eggs were incredibly! The soup was delicious and just what we needed to warm us up on a cold day.

Fish & Chips were excellent. So was the service

Very lively pub with delicious food.

Good meal and Judith was very nice!

Cosy pub in great location to meet up with family or friends. Excellent food and super service made it a great evening. Busy and lively atmosphere.

Absolutely amazing place. Great food: Beef and ale pie - I hope that I remember its name correctly - as it was the first time for me I have no idea what to expect, but it was brilliant. Fish & chips and kids burgers with fries are also recommended by the rest of my family. Add to this very helpful and nice People and You get a wonderful place.

ITS VERY VERY UGLY AND VERY SHOOOSH

Best peas I have ever eaten. Came with the excellent steak & Ale pie. I don't generally eat peas, but these were fresh & firm & warm. Steak & Ale pie was yummy, be hungry. Loaded with good quality beef, and the gravy is good to the last drop. Also notable, the onion rings. There were 14 in my order, so shareable. They were coated in a very light batter, thinly sliced but well cooked and still a little firm so biting broke the piece cleanly and didnt leave onion dangling.. Batter was closer to tempura than the breading or beer batters & hard frying common in USA. It didn't crumble & fall to messy pieces like many places. Service was pleasant & friendly & well timed. Note: the ladies' is upstairs. We had a 12 pm seating on a Monday. By 1230 the dining room was full.

This is a lovely pub, but through no fault of theirs we went on a Saturday when the football was on so it was a tad noisy! However, on the upside, the service was great and I don’t think I’ve ever had a better beef and ale pie, absolutely delicious!

Our Sunday Roast today was superb. Very generous portions and nicely cooked and presented. The red wine was just at the right temperature and a great accomponiment to our meal. Our waitress on the day [Ewa] is a genuine asset to your organisattion and one of the reasons we will be returning. In the Summer we hope you continue to do Ploughmans lunches. A great experience. Thank you.

Super Fun and our server Mark was great! Welcoming to guests from across the pond! 🥰 we will be back!

best food and beer I tried in London, beautyfull place and plesent attendings, just great.

Great food and service. My waitress, Maria, was incredible!

Very good option if you are in the area. Good atmosphere. Fast service, and everything very delicious. Highlighting the foot.

Always excellent food- Smoked salmon paté and roast pork with all the trimmings. Generous portions, good wine list and service was also great.

Ah yes, who could forget The Clarence. I keep coming back there. On my most recent visit at a PSC demonstration which was surrounded by police lines, I needed to go to the loo, having had a coffee and hot chocolate nearby to get out of the cold. The landlady helpfully told me that toilets are for customers only, so I bought a blackcurrent cordial with water and ice for only £1.80. The fish and chips are around £20. Thank you for your sevice.

Great pub, atmosphere, food, service all first rate!

Great spot to stop in for an evening bite after doing the touristy stuff. My daughter and I shared the Beef & Ale Pot Pie, Onion Rings, Caprese Salad, and the Toffee Pudding. I'd say all of these dishes were our favorite. Although, I must say those onion rings are to die for! They were light and crispy and the onions weren't overpowering. Loved our bartender - he was the only one who greeted us and made us feel at home. We enjoyed our meal and sipping our cocktails during our last night before heading back to California.

Great music playing, good atmosphere and and their AMAZING cherry bakewell cocktail! What else could you ask for?

Great Whitehall pub. Been visiting for 40 years. Despite its tourist location the pub serves great drinks and tasty food. The staff team are friendly and attentive. They even give table service without having to ask. Prices are a little high but to be expected in this location.

Wow, what a meal! We walked in off the street on a Sunday evening not expecting anything special because of the proximity to such touristy things. We were very pleasantly surprised! I had the chicken roast, my daughter had the beef and ale pie. We shared the sticky toffee pudding. It was all superb! Thank you so much for ending our evening on a high note.

Maria’s service was outstanding. Friendly and nice personality!! Great overall job. The fish and chips were excellent!!

FURST Stopped off for a drink on the way to a show at The Trafalgar Theatre. Decent range of Youngs beers (important to a bitter drinker) Priced as to be expected in this part of town. Have now made it my unofficial West End local. Always find a seat, usually at a large table with random folks already there. ie American airlines pilot, Irish or German tourists, etc. willing to shoot the breeze. Smiley staff, good beer, foods pretty good too. What's not to like?

The food here is ok. Not the best but by no means the worst. Some of the fried food is a bit greasy. The biggest issue is the service. It's quite haphazard. The atmosphere is great though and a real classic old London pub. Pop in for a pint but perhaps eat elsewhere. Gents toilets are downstairs.

Wonderful pub around the corner from our hotel. I’m gluten free and my son has nut allergies. They made it easy to order and the food was delicious! Dedicated GF fryer too!

The Spanish waiter, Luís, is a crack

Staff terribly mean to children. Because my husband and I were standing at the bar to order something, our children were barked at by one of the waitresses, because apparently they don't like it when there are two children at a table. So definitely not recommended! Glasses of wine also very expensive, an average of 18 per glass. I ordered a beer and received some kind of non-alcoholic drink after we had already paid, because “they had nothing else left and they had looked wrong”.

The fish and chips are really big and delicious. It's big enough for one man to eat alone. Old Burger is also a recommended menu item.

Even though we were full, we went in to drink beer. We ordered fish chips because the fish chips plate on the next table looked nice. It was very nice, I recommend it…

Being served with less soup and fries than other customers. Feeling discriminated and disappointed.

The waiters are very nice, especially Luis.

Thanks to Maria Friendly Very pretty glasses🤣

Very nice place close to big Ben. Typical warm English atmosphere. The food served is plentiful and good. Thanks to Maria for her welcome and kindness. On the other hand, go there early because otherwise a reservation is necessary to find a place. Reasonable price for the location and quality

Good pub food. Nice staff. The fish was fantastic and how could you pass on that scotch egg!