The Duke Of Argyll in City of London, Westminster

Great traditional decor. Sam Smiths are usually reliable pubs but unfortunately we could only stay for one drink here as the downstairs bar was very cold. And it seemed that the barman working on the night we visited wasn't very experienced at pouring pints which was a bit of a surprise for an institution like Sam Smiths!

Terrible service, manager is awful. Freezing cold. Manager treated us terribly. Nobody knows what they are doing. Would not recommend to anyone who is sane.

Very traditional pub for good English eating and drinking

My fiancé and I visited the pub on the 26th of October 2024, around 7 PM. We liked the atmosphere, and despite it being overcrowded on the ground floor, we decided to go upstairs. On the first floor, we met a staff member who was working at the bar, and we mentioned that we wanted to have dinner and not just drinks. From the very beginning, the staff member wasn't welcoming at all. She offered us a table for two, with one chair and one small stool. When we asked if we could change the stool for a chair (there were plenty of free chairs around), she rudely said no and insisted that there were no other chairs available, even though we could see others. We explained that the stool was not comfortable, and since we wanted to have dinner, we would have to sit on it for more than an hour. It seemed like she wasn't in the right mood. After a couple of minutes, we asked if we could change the table, as two tables were available. She said that we couldn't because she was keeping those tables in case a bigger group came in, adding an eye roll. We accepted the fact that she didn't want to change the chair and we accepted her refusal to change the table, but we could not accept her attitude. Not willing to have a friendly discussion, she rushed us and cut us off, rolling her eyes as if we were taking up her time. We left immediately because we didn’t want to be served by staff who seemed like they didn’t enjoy their jobs in hospitality, despite our desire to try the pub's menu and enjoy the atmosphere.

Atmosphere, quality and choice of beers, and excellent fish & chips!

A cracking pub with a vintage feel, serving up a brilliant selection of beers and tasty, well-prepared grub. The atmosphere’s wonderfully cosy, and the staff couldn’t be friendlier. Definitely worth a visit!

The location is good and the staff's hospitality is great.

Way understaffed, nice bar man, but lady who seemed to be in charge told us we were cut off at 20:00 after 2 beers and a shot…we’ve been there for over and hour and a half…almost a bit shameful

Another peaceful and calm Sam Smiths pub. Definitely not clone town here, I'd recommend giving their beers a try. They're good and far more natural tasting than many others. Staff very pleasant and the entire place was really clean and tidy, even the loo's! Take care people.

Lots of little "nooks" around the bar which I haven't seen in a pub since I was a kid (times were different then). Drank an organic beer whose name I cannot remember but was very good. Nice pub.

Antique atmosphere, friendly staff, it was hot, but I had a nice cold beer.

Nice pub in the heart of London, we enjoyed our meal very much. The place was a little quiet, so the atmosphere was not that great, but given it was a Monday around 1330, it might of been that people where at work and not many tourists made it here.

Love this pub. But I did call to see if up stairs was open Saturday in the day and the man on the phone said it was. Got there and was told it didn't open until six. It's quite difficult to get a seat when up stairs is closed

Actualy is a best bar for now where i been.

A hopeless bartender, mean and ugly

Nice pub, beautiful interior, typical smith pub, with only there own alcohols on tap. Only one bar lady on a Wednesday.

The food tasted great. However, it was quite pricey even though the portions were small. They only give a few chips, a couple of them being quite hard in texture. The fish was amazing and the beer also tasted great. Overall the experience was okay and I would consider visiting again.

We will definitely be going back. We were with some American friends who wanted to see a traditional English pub and try some beers. Fantastic interior and great staff who couldn't have been more friendly.

Found the food to be very average. I was excited to have the fish and chips on my visit to London but this was underwhelming to say the least. Thankfully the gelato at Bilmonte two doors down came to salvage the evening.

Great little spot in Soho really cosy and a nice feel to the place. Staff really nice and drinks were good.

The Duke of Argyll was a lifesaver when taking my daughter to London for the first time. The staff were A1 and made us feel so comfortable. Less than 10 minutes from M&M world and China Town, will definitely be back for a child free trip before the year is out.

Very traditional English pub with a lovely and cozy atmospher. Review update: I've been coming to this pub during the last year and have to say that's very unique, especially coz of the great variety of Samuel Smith beers they have here. The bitters are my favorite ones, and recently tried the new Alpine lager and was good was well.

Good for the beer and quite typical

Location in Soho, cozy and good atmosphere. Acceptable prices. The food is fine compared to the price.

Little gem. Nice, cozy and friendly.

Beautiful atmosphere of the room on the first floor. Food ok.

I love visiting here when I am near Soho. The pubs in that area can get pretty touristy and the Duke still keeps its charm. We enjoyed sitting upstairs on the plush sofas at the big wooden tables. The food was fresh and well made and it came quickly. We had fish and chips and the kids the chicken burger. Which he still raving about. The service is only lacking because of understaffing. Which means they are slow to clean the tables. This is an issue all over Europe, so for me not a problem.

We arrived at 8.40pm and they wouldn't let us in.

If you are looking for a traditional place to eat fish and chips and have a beer, that's the one!

Most pleasant pub experience of my life. Normal pub downstairs, but upstairs was a quiet oasis with an open fire, lovely vintage leather sofa, and nice tea served in a pot. I could hardly believe how nice it was.

Very suggestive place near Piccadilly Circus. The pub is structured on several floors: the actual pub is located on the ground floor, while the restaurant is on the first floor. I only stopped for dinner, so I can only say that the quality-price ratio is good (but nothing special), as we didn't spend much; the burger was good and so was the chicken, which had a strange (sometimes more or less strong) sweet aftertaste. Already in the restaurant alone, there is a large selection of beers, which can be tasted before choosing (since they are on tap). The environment is very characteristic. IMPORTANT: during the time we went the kitchen closes at 9pm, so you have to order before that time!

Great place for a quick bite before a show. We ordered dinner and drinks at the bar, in the restaurant section. Can't remember what I ordered, but I know I was satisfied with the time it took to serve the food and my dinner. Traditional British pub food.

One of my favorite pubs in London, make sure to checkout upstairs

We were early for dinner before the theater (Piccadilly Theater), so we popped in here for a pint. Were thrilled to find a wood fire burning in this beautiful, cozy pub. Had a tasty low-alcohol IPA beer (3.2%) -- they only serve their own brews (no commercial brands). It was late afternoon on a Monday so just us (and one other patron) and the friendly bartender. Highly recommend.

Extraordinary pub, both due to its high quality interior and atmosphere and its food.

Well presented upstairs lounge.

Superb ad. We ate there in peace. Great, very immersive place for the tourists that we were.

Fish and chips plus draft local beer, tipicaly British. Something between local pub and restaurant, both for interior and food. Not so lively like in pubs, but the place where you can spend quality times tallking with friends.

I’ve been to this pub a few times - usually a great atmosphere with a nice library room upstairs for a pint and some chat. Downstairs is a bit small with insufficient standing / perching space but otherwise a nice quaint pub. Good Sam Smith Taddy Lager on tap as well!

Nice place, nice beer. Good atmosphere.

They have a great location and the place looks great. Went there for an hour twice last week, high price and limited service both time.

Booths are good for privacy, victorian look, great bitter beer brewed themselves. Friendly bartender. Was £5.50 a pint which I thought was good!

Fantastic vibe. My wife and I were here on a Saturday around 17:00-17:30. The ambiance was fantastic and crowded downstairs. We tried a couple of Samuel “Sam’l” Smith organic fruit beer (bottled): perfect and smooth. Very friendly bar men. There was no music playing, which was the perfect place to enjoy a beer while having a good conversation.

We had dinner in this pub, found by chance in the Soho area, on Saturday evening. Typical English pub, on the ground floor they only served drinks while on the first floor they also served dinner. Stunning location, fireplace, quiet environment and typical English furnishings. We took two traditional dishes, a shortcrust pastry pie with a sort of meat stew inside with a side of mashed potatoes and carrots sautéed in butter with gravy sauce and then a dish with sausages, onion rings and mashed potatoes, both really excellent . To order you have to go directly to the counter to the waiter, the only one present that evening, and pay immediately. Unfortunately the dishes arrived after an hour and after a reminder from us. Overall very good experience. I definitely recommend it.

Look man, to be charged £7+ for a pint of anything in a Sam Smith's pub should not happen. What planet are we living on? And what kind of society do we want to be? Not this one, my friends.

Characteristic English pub on two floors. We had dinner with typical local cuisine: fish & chips, ale pie and bamger & mash. All delicious and at the right price!

It's all changed inside from the last time I visited. Why have private booth's?

Really nice staff, the girl who served us was great. You can hear yourself think which makes a refreshing change to most pubs round this area. Cute little boothy cubby holes which fit around 6 Sat, more stood - they are an exciting feature and make you feel secluded and cosy.

Bellissimo pub in stile classico, ottime birre e liquori.

Independent pub who brews their own beer. Friendly service. Will be back

Buona birra accompagnata da buoni piatti

Bediening was super slecht! We kwamen als enige aan, er waren twee tafels vrij, maar er stond een bord dat we moesten wachten. De ober keek ons maar niet aan, ookal stond de toog op een halve meter van de toog. Nadien zijn we toch maar gewoon gaan vragen om te gaan zitten. Zonder woorden wees hij ons dan maar verder. De tafel waar we aan zaten werd pas 10 minuten later leeg gemaakt, maar biet schoon geveegd. Er kon geen lach af, geen graadje vriendelijkheid NIKS. Bestellen moest dan aan de toog, ook daar is er nog niet eens een minimum aan vriendelijkheid en amper oogcontact. We zien constant mensen wachten en tafels die vrij zijn. Maar niemand die communiceert naar de wachtende mensen. Het eten was zeer matig. Het enige pluspunt ‘voor mij’ is het karakteristieke interieur. Had ik dit op voorhand geweten was ik ergens anders gegaan voor het karakteristieke interieur. Afrader tot en met om iets te gaan eten!

Le lieu est très jolie et la cuisine délicieuse ! Mais le service est déplorable.. nous arrivons au premier étage, le serveur ne nous adresse pas la parole, ne nous installe pas. Nous avons choisit nous même notre table et avons installé les couverts. Il faut indiquer notre choix de plat au comptoir mais le serveur ne nous le dit pas.. heureusement que notre voisine de table nous a prévenu.. dommage car très beau lieu

Food was okay, nice authentic pub. But the service was awful! Didn’t help us, didn’t say a word actually. There was a sign saying to wait until you are seated by the staff. He didn’t come to assign us a table. He saw us, but ignored it. It was not busy at all! Multiple tables were empty! Cocktails on the card were not available at 19 ‘o clock. Didn’t stay longer then we had to and would never go back.

Great pub. Really cool atmosphere. We came here on NYE and had a BBQ-Cheese-Burger with chips and a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. One of the best burgers and chips I have eaten in London so far. The pudding was really tasty, too. Great beers to choose from. Super good service! Thanks for a great start of NYE! Happy new year to the team! We'll be back on our next trip to London!

Pub típico de Londres muy agradable y muy bueno. Los camareros muy amables y el ambiente ideal para venir a cenar en familia y también para venir a tomar algo con amigos. Muy recomendable.

Très long l attente pour manger

Absolutely disgusting arrogant customer service. I ordered fish and chips, which cost £17 and the fish tasted watery and there was about 10 chips on my plate. When I asked if this could be improved I was told that the manager worked in the kitchen and that they said that was just the portion size. Nobody came to speak to me, check out the situation, or offer anything whatsoever. I will never eat here again and wouldn't recommend it at all.

Good old fashioned central london pub,

Μια κλασσικη αγγλικη pub. Πολυ ωραιος χωρος.ειδικα τα μικρα (πριβε φαση ) δωματιακια στο bar μου εκαναν πολυ εντυπωση.δυστυχως ηταν πιασμένα και δεν μπορουσαμε να καθησουμε ☹️. Καθησαμε στο πανω οροφο στον οποιο υπηρχε και τζακι. Αξιζει να σταματησεις για ενα ποτο ή φαγητο

Atmosfera perfetta per un pub inglese con tanto di camino acceso. Merita. Estremamente caldo e accogliente.

Wyjątkowe miejsce z klimatem. Bardzo sympatyczna i serdeczna obsługa. Jedzenie pychotka. Piwka kraftowe. Ceny trochę wyższe ale uważam, że było warto.

Looking for a spot to eat, while enjoying with friends or with your lover? Go here, upstairs, you ll be comfy and be treated well. Trad fish and chips + beers = nice combo to end your day :)

Moc hezké prostředí. Jídlo typické.

Pub typique en plein centre de Londres, l’ambiance est super et le décor vraiment sympa ! Les plats sont délicieux et pas trop chers (assez rare dans le centre-ville) et la variété de boissons excellente !

Poped in for brief drink. Busy but not a problem.

Cenamos unas burgers ricas. El vino también rico. El saloncito con chimenea maravilloso. Recomendar

Traditional, friendly and lively. Roaring fire upstairs, comfy seats and cosy areas to sit. Decent bar and good service. Decent food and not expensive. Old photos on walls. Great pub. Loved it.

Delicioso Fish and chips y steak Ale pie totalmente recomendable, el ambiente con la chimenea muy acogedor

This place transports you to a place in time and it's pretty cool! Enjoyed the food too.

Lovely place. Hard working staff, absolutely on the ball - multitasking! I tipped well, as service is not included! 😊

Absolutely lovely girl serving behind the bar and taking out order for food . Lovely food lovely place . So friendly will definitely go again next time I’m in london

Pub traditionnel. Cadre magnifique, typique et chaleureux avec une cheminée à l’étage. Les plats sont très bons.

The English pub tradition in the middle of the city. Feels like being in an Agatha Christie film. Or place of choice to go for a pint with the lads from the office. Don't miss upstarts.

Très bon fish and chips. La salle à l'étage est typique et le service impeccable. Une adresse à retenir.

London Cinema Trip - 20-10-23 Wandering around London and just of piccadilly circus I found this pub, popped in and it had Bitter on tap!!! Amazing in London, served quick and loved the private boiths in the pub, sat in one and had my pint, a good place to go and relax, toilets tho are down a spiral stone staircase that some may find hard to use.

Food was so good and quick! Nice place not that busy on weekends. I would go back again!

Lovely olde worldly pub great bear really friendly staff

What a wonderful find. Downstairs is social and louder. There are private tables you can sit at or be in the open area. Upstairs was quieter and we had a lovely view of the busy streets below. There are a couple rooms to choose from. The bartenders and food upstairs was delicious. The fish and chips were perfectly cooked. I had a dark and stormy which was also yummy.

We stopped in here before dinner and a play in the West End, and wow what a treat! Their drinks menu is rather expansive for such a small pub, with many interesting options. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. Our cocktails were delivered flawlessly with quite a bit of personality on the side. The Duke is rather small, but there are small sitting rooms which belly right up to the bar. Try for one of those if you can. Overall, a very fun, relaxing pub in the midst of all the West End madness!

Came for quick lunch today, food was fantastic, service could have been better, didn’t ask us how the food was, lucky it was nice and the drinks as always at Sam Smiths were amazing!!

Excellent moment en famille dans ce cadre typique et chaleureux. Service rapide et impeccable. Mention spéciale pour les cocktails qui sont excellents.

We were visiting the theatre that evening and happen to go into the Duke of Argyle. This is a really nice pub where you can eat and there is quite a varied menu. It is quite spacious compared to the other pubs we saw that were packed. We ordered Fish and chips and a beef burger and chips and it was nicely presented and cooked. The barman Matt came over and spoke to us briefly as he was extremely busy. Will definitely recommend this pub to family and friends as Matt was helpful and friendly an nothing was too much trouble. Enjoyed our visit.

Nice place for lunch, the food was lovely ans the staff was friendly especially Lottie, we will definitely come back!

Nice clean pub. Eating is upstairs, where the bar staff on the day we went was lass than welcoming. The food we ordered for our lunch before the Theatre trip was in no way value for money. Its was stupidly small portions for silly amounts of money. We also had to tell the bar staff how to make a Florida orange as I done drink. Let's put it this way - we won't be going there again. That said the history round the wall was interesting

Popped in here with my sons while in central London, pleasant bar man and very good lager. Quite quiet but was mid afternoon.

Did love the Duke of Argyll. They have re-instated the original interior and although it's got character, it's all divided off. Only a few people can now sit and drink as there are hardly any tables. It's lacking the atmosphere it once gad. Many people seem to walk in, turn around and walk back out again. Shame

We found this pub by chance, walking around, and it was a great find! We were looking for a place to eat British food and were not disappointed! The ale meat pie and mash was super taste and the mac and cheese warm and delicious, exactly what we wanted. Also have to point the it was very quiet, what made us even happier, as we discovery the pubs in London play music very loud, what makes people have to shout to hear each other. An oasis of quiet like this pub was much welcome. Recommended!

Besökte nämnda pub idag (9/3). Vi var ensamma på våning 2 där mat fanns att beställa. Vi serverades var sin fish & chips som var intill oigenkännlig hårt friterad. Ett hyfsat normalt utbud av öl, dock mestadels lager fanns att tillgå. Öppen spis fanns vilket höjde trivselfaktorn, men i princip en öde pub i övrigt. Detta trots lunchtid och välfyllda restauranger runtom.

Siamo stati il 29; trovato per puro caso e senza prenotazione. Abbiamo atteso 15 minuti prima di avere un tavolo libero. Abbiamo preso un hamburger e un piatto di pure, salsiccie e cipolle. Entrambi succulenti. A corollario due birre (guiness + bionda inglese) entrambe da favola. Prezzo contenuto, attorno ai 50 euro. Ottima cena in ambientazione english pub

We popped in for refreshments at lunchtime, it had a nice cosy feel and there was a log fire going. The friendly guy serving at the bar, told us the interior had been designed using the original footprint. This included some great individual booths attached to the bar, which are ideal for couples or small groups of friends. Nice relaxing pub to visit.

Really friendly pub with lots of character. Lovely wood panelled walls, proper traditional pub. We only came for a drink in front of the log fire in the snug, it was lovely and relaxing

This place was just round the corner from the Hub by Premier Inn so we came for a quick drink before checking in. My husband didn't know what beer to have so the barman gave him a few tasters to help him decide. Can't remember...

We stumbled upon this pub when we were jet lagged and looking for a meal. We ended up eating here twice because of the service, the food and the great location. We sat upstairs and enjoyed the beautiful, spacious room. The meals we had were...

Like the look of the place, but it has a no tech policy which is odd. Wine was awful, glasses not clean. Staff are quite moody, the lady behind the bar was listening to our conversation and didn't even try to hide it. The guy...

Pub english old style, molto accogliente. Non eccessivamente affollato nonostante la zona e il weekend del giubileo della regina. Prezzi...

Beautiful pub in soho. The furnishing is authentic to the victoriana era, including the old booth separations. Drinks and food however is where it is lacking. Food was a bit bland and the drinks were standard soho prices. It is a Sam Smith pub, which only serves their own brand of drinks

Miła obsługa, fajny klimat, piękne wnętrze ciekawa historia budynku, można fajnie spędzić czas przy dobrym piwie ;)

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Walking into The Duke of Argyll is like stepping back a century or so. One cannot fail to fall for the charm of this very old pub. Myself and my partner tend to come here for a lunch when in London. The calming mood of...