The Dog & Duck in City of London, Westminster

Very nice selection of beer. Much history with a dungeon set of stairs to the men’s room. Staff is friendly enough. Was informed that Mozart played music here as a child.

Great service, great food, great knowledge of the local area and Bernie was brilliant at pointing us in the right direction for things to see :)

Excellent little pub, came with the family before going to watch a West end show. Had booked a table and all ran smothly, arrived and was greeted and served by Bernie. What a cracking member of staff you have! She was friendly and knowledgeable and recommended the “Pies” and she wasn’t wrong they were fab!

This pub is a great place to meet we had a lovely meal of fish and chips and also steak pie we were served by a lovely lady her name was Bernie she was just great 👍

Siamo stati "attirati" in questo pub a causa delle varie recensioni positive e dal fatto che nel 2023 vi fu una visita dei Principi di Galles. Che delusione: qualche tavolino (pochi) a terreno e pseudo ristorante al primo piano. Il "Sunday Roast" è di norma e tradizione in Inghilterra la domenica, qui neanche l'ombra. Ho ordinato una pie di lenticchie a carote (surgelata all'origine) che è arrivata semifredda dopo una ventina di minuti (erano le 14,30 ed il ristorante era vuoto). Il tutto aveva un'aria di smobilitazione, ce ne siamo andati il più presto possibile.

Great, quirky little pub with links to George Orwell. There was a friendly welcome, varied beers and tasty food. My husband had steak and ale pie and I had macaroni cheese- yummy.

Popped in the Dog and Duck for a couple of pints last Sunday evening before going around Soho. Some of the best priced pints we had in London that weekend. Good selection of Ales and Ciders. Friendly staff and a fantastic and authentic looking London Boozer. Highly recommended. Will definitely return.

We went to this pub that it's located in the centre of London, and it's a typical london pub. We asked for a table to eat something and we were attended by Mira, our waitress, that was very nice with us and that gave us useful suggestions about the food. We ate fish and chips and maccaroni and cheese. The food was delicious and the beers too. I recommend this place. Thank you Mira, it was a pleasure.

Excellent customer service from Mira and Rakma. Great food. Would highly recommend. Pub has lots of character. Ideal for pre theatre meal

Had a great night in this little gem of a pub staff were great and very welcoming 👍👍👍 soho is just amazing and the dog and duck is a lovely little pub beers are great and very well priced live it

Meat pies were delicious - our group ordered each one on the menu and also had the huge fish and chips. Everything was hot and fresh and great portions!

It’s a classic, amazing food, atmosphere and brilliant staff epically Bernie, Mira. Would highly recommend the pies! Would absolutely recommend!

One of the best pubs in London, Guinness is phenomenal, food menu classic and incredibly well executed. The staff are brilliant and always welcoming. Should you happen to be served by Mira, Bernie, or Maria in particular- you’re day’s bound to be improved. A real hub of the local community.

This place was the perfect place for dinner with the family after a long day of sightseeing. We were greeted upstairs by Bernie - quite the character - and she told us they were booked, but to come back in 30 minutes and she would squeeze us in. Squeeze being the key - I think upstairs only seats about 15 people. We had a wonderful dinner of fish and chips and a couple of their special pies. All were great - plus we watched them all come up via dumb waiter. Everyone left happy and full.

We had a confirmed booking Dog & Duck Re: Table booking 21st January all booked in for you When we arrived they couldn’t find the booking even though I showed it to them - they were rude abd told us 4 could sit on one table and the other 2 could sit on their own. They offered us no option and basically the attitude was ‘not their problem’ rude staff. No empathy at all. Lacking in customer service

We arrived on Sunday 21 August for a table for 6 for lunch, with a copy of a confirm booking. The restaurant manager could not find our booking and said it wasn’t her list so tough! DISGUSTING ATTITUDE

Om 18u op een vrijdag was er nog maar 1 mac/cheese beschikbaar. Beperkte zitruimte. 25 minuten moeten wachten op het vierde bord, iedereen had dus al gegeten. Was nochtans de suggestie die gepromoot werd. Nadat we duidelijk maakten dat we niet tevreden waren is er onmiddellijk voorgesteld om het 4de bord niet aan te rekenen twv 25 euro. Mooie compensatie, maar alsnog jammer dat niet iedereen samen kon eten.

Historic pub given its Orwell connections. Sadly, the 1984 tendencies extend to the rather officious manager. Zero humour. Treats people like cattle. Would be nice if smiled occasionally. More bothered about cramming people in than being friendly.

The experience was nothing short of exceptional. creating a perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. The service was impeccable, with attentive staff adding to the overall satisfaction and a true celebration of good food.

We had a lovely dinner here. The food was delicious. The atmosphere is really cosy and charming. A historical London pub well worth a visit!

Came here because the flying horse didn’t do food. Wish we had gone somewhere else. The fish wasn’t nice at all the batter was thick and soggy. My daughter ordered chicken bites which were over cooked and verging on being burnt. She ate 1 and couldn’t eat the rest. The pie pastry was very pale and not cooked enough. Not pleasant at all. Would not return.

What a fun and delicious spot! Bernie was amazing running the entire upstairs! She made our meal and experience wonderful!!!

The Dock & Duck pub è uno dei più antichi e storici pub di Londra. Gli interni e l’arredamento di fine ottocento regalano un'atmosfera accogliente e piacevole. I piatti sono tipici della cucina locale e la birra è eccellente! Il servizio è veloce. The Dock & Duck pub is one of the oldest and most historic pubs in London. The interiors and furnishings from the late nineteenth century give a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. The dishes are typical of local cuisine and the beer is excellent! The service is fast. El pub Dock & Duck es uno de los pubs más antiguos e históricos de Londres. Los interiores y el mobiliario de finales del siglo XIX crean un ambiente acogedor y agradable. Los platos son típicos de la cocina local y la cerveza es excelente. El servicio es rápido. Le pub Dock & Duck est l'un des pubs les plus anciens et les plus historiques de Londres. Les intérieurs et le mobilier de la fin du XIXe siècle confèrent une atmosphère accueillante et agréable. Les plats sont typiques de la cuisine locale et la bière est excellente ! Le service est rapide. Der Dock & Duck Pub ist einer der ältesten und geschichtsträchtigsten Pubs in London. Die Innenräume und Möbel aus dem späten 19. Jahrhundert sorgen für eine einladende und angenehme Atmosphäre. Die Gerichte sind typisch für die lokale Küche und das Bier ist ausgezeichnet! Der Service ist schnell.

I was overwhelmed by the crowd at this place. The place was packed and no even standing room was available unless you don't mind drinking outside the pub on the street. Beer on tap selection was good, but the serving staff was a little overworked and it showed by their attitude.

This is a brilliant traditional pub tucked behind the main high street. The atmosphere is excellent the staff are superb. This is the best pub in Palmers Green

Linda is the best! She is lovely and accommodating! She made the experience! The food is exquisite and a spot to be remembered

Fish&Chips ottimo, Linda gentile ed in gamba! Locale bello e caratteristico, consigliatissimo torneremo!

We called in for a quick drink and found the staff and the customers very friendly. The pub itself it not that large but as it was a hot day people were outside drinking. We didn't have any food but what we saw come out...

Lovely pub, very quaint. the service from Linda was excellent and the food was spot on. would recommend going here and we would definitely go back

Average local pub food in Soho, very small dining area upstairs past all the smokers crowded around the bar downstairs. Great history behind the building and establishment.

Great find excellent food cooked really well good service by Linda really friendly and helpful would definately recommend & return

Excellent choice in beers, decidedly traditional English menu and a winning atmosphere. I had the the sausage and mash, and mg traveling mat hot Fish & Chips. So delicious!

Bertie was our bartender upstairs and was incredible. She had excellent beer suggestions and taught us all the differences between UK and American style drafts. She was friendly and attentive. Food was phenomenal, try the steak and ale pie. It was an easy walk from...

Had drinks here at 8pm on a late May evening after a show at nearby Ronnie Scott's. It's a lively area but had a really good atmosphere and it was a nice place to stand outside and watch the wold go by.

Ottima atmosfera, si vive il vero pub londinese, gentilissima la signora che lo gestisce, ottima la birra, fatevi consigliare, piatti...

We made our way to the Dog and Duck after seeing that William and Kate had visited last month. It was easy to make a reservation several weeks ago, but if you go early enough you don’t need one. Our server was Linda and she...

Booked a table for dinner. The atmosphere was fab and the staff are lovely. The food is definitely a reason to return. We had the Chicken Schnitzel and the sticky toffee pudding. They were both amazing! Can't recommend it enough. Definitely one to visit!!

A lovely central London pub, serving excellent food there was a great atmosphere during our visit. Highly recommended.

We had a very nice early dinner here before going to the theatre. The lady who served us was friendly, efficient and helpful. The food was reasonably priced, plentiful and came out from the kitchen piping hot. It's a very small dining room and popular...

Visited on an as expected busy Saturday evening. Great atmosphere and reasonably comfortable considering very small. Excellent quick service. Gents toilets stairs are a challenge

We had an Excellent veggie burger and a delicious meat pie ! The dinning room upstairs is small but really nice. I recommand !

Took my dad on a Good Beer Guide tour of London. Great real ale. Could try the Rhubarb cider beforehand. Beautiful decor and great atmosphere.

Pub choisit un peu au hasard pour un diner, nous avons passé un bon moment. La salle à l'étage est...

Historical pub where George Orwell hung out. There’s a small dining room upstairs, worth the wait. The steak and chicken/mushroom pies are served hot with flaky crusts and mashed potatoes with a tureen of sauce. The chicken schnitzel was fried crisp and the meat was...

Gorgeous little pub with a cosy seating area upstairs for dining. Food was hot and tasted superb. Would definitely recommend and will return!!

I went to the Dog and Duck in Soho yesterday, 7th December 22, and had their Christmas dinner and was really impressed with it. There was a large portion of turkey, which was great, and pigs in blankets, which I love. I thought it was...

Stopped in for a quick pint while doing a few other things in the area and some sight seeing. Great little spot; friendly English pub. Careful if you go to the mens room though; the stairs leading down are quite narrow. Head down first before...

I tried to go on Nicholsons website to let them know but as with lots of companies; no obvious contact details… I’m sorry but the radiator in ladies loo is seriously disgusting and makes me wonder what cleanliness is like behind the scenes? I love...

With so many generic pubs with mediocre chain food, this is a stand out. Homemade meat pie - yum! Great ambience and service too. A good find for sure.

I ate at The Dog and Duck's upstairs restaurant yesterday for the first time, after visiting this lovely old Soho pub many times over the years. I feel I have to share my experience to warn others of what may happen if you eat at...

Nonostante siamo arrivate a 10 minuti dalla chiusura della cucina (i pub alle 21 chiudono le cucine) la signora, al...

Beautiful interior and nice quiet upstairs dining room to complement busy lively downstairs pub area. Enjoyed the history/pop culture connections with Madonna and George Orwell. Pie and ale quite tasty also.

We stumbled across this lovely pub whilst looking for somewhere to have a couple of drinks before a diner reservation nearby. The bar staff were friendly, very knowledgeable and happy to recommend Gins to try. The interior is stunning, full of character and cozy. Limited...

Dropped in for a crafty pint and Prosecco to get out of the cold and wind. What a cracking little pub in the heart of Soho, smashing atmosphere, friendly staff and cosy. Worth a stop off.

Went here as a group for dinner and drinks. Atmosphere was great, and the staff were super friendly. The food was great quality, tasted great and was a fair price. Would happily go again!

Great pub, lovely atmosphere. Good beer, enjoyed. Only had a beer as was on way to a show. Only small and busy, no problem getting served

Visited here with me dad was talking to London, I thought it was a good pub and my dad really liked it. Would be better if they be more place to sit.

Visited here in the summer & it was great then so it was definitely on our revisit list & it did not disappoint. Staff are great, Tom in particular. Eat here this time & the food was lovely. A must visit whether for a drink...

Well, the staff are friendly and competent, there’s a pleasant ambience, and the beer is good. Ideal little pub to meet with your mates and stand at the bar chatting. But. We’d booked a table in (we thought) the upstairs dining room. When we arrived...

We had a nice lunch of fish and chips in the back of the pub. A high coziness factor that would have been 10/10 if the fire was going. The pub is a must see for George Orwell fans. He reportedly drank here on occasion...

Friendly staff, great character. Just how pubs should be. Food was great, good choice of drinks. Highly recommended..

Called in here after an exhausting walk around the area. The pint of beer was very welcome. These little pubs are wonderful

Popped in for well needed refreshments after shopping in Oxford Street. Very cosy pub, nicely decorated and friendly staff. Option to sit either inside or outside, as they also provide pavement seating. Enjoyed our visit, hopefully will drop by again when next nearby.

Really well run, nice atmosphere pub. There is an Irish lady who works there, that couldn't be nicer or more helpful. 5 stars to her alone! Made it for us. A little gem of a place.

We ventured to a pub as day out in London and came across this one. A lovely wee pub in soho. As soon as we walked in was greeted by the lovely lady who looked after us. We ordered drinks and food as a veggie...

We stopped at the Dog and Duck on the second stop of a Soho Walking Pub Tour that we booked. The grapefruit and aromatic gin and tonic was good, and so was the beer. Apparently George Orwell used to hang out here.

Great little pub! We popped in here for a bite to eat after a walk around Westminster and discovered a little gem. Not sure what it would be like in "normal" circumstances, but we enjoyed a quiet Sunday dinner with good value food and friendly...

Non lontano da Soho square un pub con arredi fine ottocento che regalano un'atmosfera accogliente e piacevole. Buona la birra,...

Друзья говорили что здесь часто бывал Джордж Оруэлл. И вторая фишка паба в том что здесь часто бывают новые сорта...

ザ・パブといった趣のあるパブです。 店内が非常に狭く、ビール・食事とも普通の味だったので再訪はないと思います。

I had Dog & Duck bookmarked when I found out I was staying in SOHO, West-end of London. When I arrived I went upstairs and was greeted by Anna: the bartender, waitress, and the friendliest person I came across in a London! Because this was in early March of 2020, the place was empty (I heard normally it’s packed onto the streets) because of the worldwide pandemic starting to hit everywhere. Although it was a tad somber moment for the world... oddly it gave me the chance to enjoy Dog & Duck all to myself. The pub is an Victorian foodies stream... the decor... the facade... the vibe... the details. And yes, it’s a pub that’s been around since the Victorian era!I ordered the Fish & Chips (of course I’m in London) and Camden Town on-tap Beer! Oh my! When it arrived it was not only the biggest plate of golden brown Fish I’ve come across... the mashed peas and chips as good! The Beer mingled well with my dish!Anna and I talked a bunch since I was the only human, dog, or duck in there! She mentioned how busy it normally was... we talked about the decline of travel because of the state of the world. All the while the Fish & Chips were melting in my mouth! A somber moment in the world but a lunch I’ll never forget! Cheers!

Small pub in Soho with a nice atmosphere. The restaurant is upstair which is a little less cozy than downstairs however has its own bar and service is great. Steak was OK, but my friend had the pie which was apparently great.

Been there a couple of times with our friends from Cambridge for Sunday roast and every time enjoyed it.

We were happy to find a quiet dining room above the bustling pub. The service was very good as was the food. The first pub we visited that hadn't run out of everything at dinner time.

Bang in Soho, like going back it time, very small & compact bar, choose a very well kept hoppy cask beer, best drink of our weekend & double Malibu & coke, round not cheap, but quality.

We stopped here prior to going to a show on Monday night. Delightful experience! Bernie, our bar keep and table server was so nice! She was helpful, fun to chat with and made our experience even better! We had a variety of things at the tale from the Leek and Potato soup, which was delicious, to a great burger and chips, and outstanding macaroni and cheese (my dad said second only to his mother's homemade). Husband had the venison pie - delicious and the crust was wonderful. If you are looking for an authentic pub experience, head to the Dog and Duck Pub on Bateman Street - worth the stop for good food and friendly people!

Small boozer with super friendly staff who serve you quickly. Same prices as the rest of soho pubs. Recommended

Late family lunch pre theatre. Fantastic traditional London pub building table service restaurant upstairs or order at bar downstairs. We went upstairs and received first class service from the very enthusiastic Bernie. Great choice of homemade starters including soup and an astonishingly good chicken liver pate. Mains feature awesome pies, biggest fish and chips you can find and wonderful burgers. All mains arrived piping hot, freshly cooked and really well presented. Brilliant and thanks again Bernie. Don’t miss.

I did enjoy my visit there. Nice food, reasonable prices and good drinks. What I liked most was the service. Miss Bernie was absolutely great, making you feel very welcomed and providing 5 star customer experience.

Un gran pub de estilo antiguo, ya no hay suficientes de estos. Definitivamente volveremos. Sin embargo, puede estar bastante ocupado.

A nice pub in soho central London. Small pub with nice traditional decoration. Good beers. Small but nice restaurant upstairs.

Visited in January on a double date, very disappointed. The pizza was sloppy when there was a beautiful pizza oven, you would expect an amazing pizza really. The pie was hideous. The service was slow and forgetful even though it was not busy. We were told we were the first to complain that evening when we could hear other people complaining on the other tables. When we eventually got our drinks, which had been forgotten about and we had to ask again for them after a very long wait, the order was wrong. We all drank about half of our 2nd round of drinks and we all left feeling sick with stomach ache. After not eating the food as we left it and had a full refund I can only assume that it was due to the lines not being cleaned/cleaned correctly or the glasses had not recently been renovated. However, I hope I’m wrong as that is simply an assumption due to none of us drinking the same or eating the same. A shame really as the building is so beautiful and in a lovely location.

Went on a couple of occasions for drinks but gets too noisy and crowded from about 6pm. Couldn’t get a table upstairs to eat a meal which was very disappointing.

Guessed at booking this pub for lunch. Never been there before. A request was made for our orders in advance which turned out to be a good idea. On arrival we went to the dining room on the first floor. Warm and cosy with a bar and a very pleasant waitress (sorry, didn’t get name) who was very efficient and professional. Beer and wine good. The pre ordered meals arrived promptly and were enjoyed by everybody. Big portions. Ladies loo on the same floor but the gents loo two flights of stairs down! Overall, a smallish, cosy and busy pub which is good on customer service. Recommended.

We called in on a cold evening after a long day. My expectations were low, but the mulled wine thawed me out and the hotpot (served in the dining room upstairs) was well beyond expectations. Our server was attentive and checked in on a couple of menu queries for us - I was very pleasantly surprised.

I dropped into the pub for lunch prior to attending a 2:30pm matinee. The main dining area was upstairs and on arrival it was empty but a waitress (I forgot to take her name) swiftly offered me a table. The room was quite cold but she assured the heating would take affect shortly (as it was very early in the lunch period). I initially ordered a large glass of house red wine (which turned out to be not available) so I paid 20p more for a Sauvignon. The wine was lovely and very reasonably priced for the theatre district of central London. To eat I had Macaroni Cheese with bacon. I had a short wait before the dish arrived. It was LOADED with cheese on top and piping hot. On tucking in I found the sauce to be beautiful and creamy. I would say it would be with considering bigger pieces of pasta as I struggled to find it in with the cheese. My whole experience was lovely and the waitress was very attentive, even as it grew busier. My receipt was tucked into a nice card that wished me to 'have a nice day'. A lovely touch I will most definitely be going back.

Eastern Europe bar maid most ill mannered should not be allowed to interact with customers left after one drink because of her real shame as quintessential English pup in heart of soho

Great evening last Friday 15th November upstairs in this pub with family. Bernie was fab at her job and very obliging with great personality

Nothing outstanding, just dropped in for a pint, interesting crowd. Much better pubs in the area and in London would not rush back.

The first impression you get is the size of the place. It is small, just like someone's front room with a bar in it. There is a big dining area upstairs but if you just want a drink, as we did then you have to find a place by the bar. Typical London pub decor - wooden panels and huge advertising mirrors. Nice place for a drink. No noise good selection of drinks.

Booked a table for lunch. My friend and I wanted the Sunday roasts advertised on their website. The dining room upstairs had the aroma one associates with KFC, and the reason was plain when offered a menu which was principally pies. They don't do the advertised Sunday roasts at all. Pleasant staff, but we left to eat elsewhere.

A typical English pub. The range of beers is good and well kept. The upstairs dinning room was very busy when we visited on Saturday evening.but did get a seat. The room is very small. The waitress recommended fish and chips and the fish we had was absolutely the best we had in London. Service was very friendly and helpful.

Visited the Dog and Duck in Soho on Saturday 09 November with few friends. And what a lovely place to have a meal, chill out from the stress of the day and have a drink...or two... Aah. Our waitress was absolutely lovely and her service was second to none. Big Thank you Anna for making our visit such a pleasant experience. Highly recommended!

Visited here for some lunch on 07/11/2019 with a friend. The lady serving us just told us to sit anywhere and continued on her mobile phone. When reading through the menu, multiple things not in stock. (Only told this once she was taking our order)We were told that the chef ‘couldn’t be bothered’ to do sandwiches today. Once we already had our drinks, the waitress asked if we were okay to pay by card, we had no choice really! The waitress remained on her phone throughout the time we were there. Food was Luke warm but didn’t wish to stay longer so ate up and left. Won’t be visiting again

We had a lovely night at this historic Pub! Small, quaint & cheerful! Perfect before a night at Ronnie Scotts!! Great ambience

Pour finir notre week-end en famille à Londres, nous décidons de se faire un pub de traditionnel. Nous voilà dans ce pub qui ne pète pas de mine de l extérieur. Bonne tradition british, les femmes en haut et les hommes en bas . Nous pouvons déjeuner ensemble mais à l etage chez les femmes. Service excellent par une dame très douce. Assiettes généreuses et un fish and chips digne de ce nom. Honneur à nos amis britanniques. Je vous recommande pour passer un bon moment. Feu !

Ostensibly a near perfect place for a pub meal with a good pub food menu and plenty of beer. We may have got the protocol wrong. We sat down, went to get a beer while waiting for a third to join us only to be told that if we weren’t eating straight away we couldn’t stay there. No point taking issue or getting upset so we slunk away.

Was served by a lady called Katie, Lovely girl with great chat. The drinks were okay in price, typical london prices. Food is lovely though, they do a fab sunday roast!

The internal architecture is a beautiful example of an old Soho pub complete with wood panels and lovely tiling. The beers are well kept but the bar is small and narrow and best avoided immediately after work on a weekday as it can be hard to get served and you will have to join the throngs on the pavement outside. Having said that, if you can find it on a quiet afternoon, its a great place for a cosy drink. The name is taken not from the cutesy picture on the pub sign but rather from the practice of duck baiting which took place here. From mediaeval right up to Victorian times, Londoners amused themselves with a variety of animal based cruelty and this place used dogs to see how many ducks (which had their wings clipped) they could slaughter. Elsewhere you can find places which included rat baiting, bear baiting and bare knuckle fighting.

Como restaurante, este lugar falla. Intentamos pedir una ginebra y un tónico Tanguaray sin ginebra; probé una cerveza nicholson, sin cerveza. Paté ordenado para una aplicación - fuera de paté; ordenó calamares - fuera de calamares. Pedimos pollo sofocado como entrante - de pollo. Parece ser un patrón aquí.