The Marquis in City of London, Westminster

Lovely little pub, vinil playing, good atmosphere and friendly staff. 10/10

Xmas party upstairs. Great staff, venue has lots of music history. Good party buffet. Thanks, team

Love this pub - a unique experience

One of my favourite pubs in the world. A must visit when in town

I love The Marquis. The moddest, rockerest, most vinylest watering hole in all of London. I never visit the smoke without a trip.

OK, I'm from Yorkshire, and I know fish & chips in the North are far superior. There is no debate. So I was left a bit shocked when I came here and had comparable fish & chips at what I would consider a reasonable price for London; I mean, right in the centre. What can I say; I was a bit upset. When you walk away and feel you are taking the advantage, I think you have to give credit. Well done.

Live this pub. Good vibe anytime of day or night. And Henry Weston's cider on draft is a big plus.

Great little pub with food at a decent price. Harvey upstairs was friendly and informative

Very quirky pub and it's great. Good range of independent beers and ciders

Brilliant old school atmosphere and welcome. Music choice spot on

Lovely pub with a lovely atmosphere, food was delicious would definitely recommend! Small place but that's what makes it even better. Plus we got to see the lathums play there too which was a big bonus!

A pub with character. Proper booze not like the tourist traps in the area.

Popped in for a cheeky beer on a rainy day and slid out 3 hours later. Great pub, got in to a conversation about The Who with a chap and an hour later 4 of us in rounds discussing all things music. Just how a boozer should be.

Absolutely rammed & popular destination but good vibes & great decor, it's definitely a musicians pub. We went to a performance upstairs, which was really lovely and had its own bar. Even in October it was very warm but a general standing fan would resolve that for the performers. Service was super lovely and helpful. Do not recommend the sauvignon blanc though 😅 Smoking area out back & front.

Cool little spot with vinyl records playing behind the spot. If you can get a seat here during some downtime from peak tourist/office worker hours, a nice little boozer. Plus its cool to watch the comings and goings of the private members club in the smoking area 👀

I very rarely review on TA but felt the need to comment on how enjoyable our experience was. Great food and drink and great service all in a fabulous location. I’ll be there next time I visit CG.

Popped in for a quick drink on a Sunday evening. Lovely atmosphere. There was live music on, then someone hit the decks in between. They are known for their vinyl collection. Brilliant place for music lovers!

Despite an incident with a tray falling from an upstairs window (that hit my wife), we actually had a great night here. Always a great atmosphere, and the bar staff are great!

A nice atmosphere and good cider/beer/food options. A cozy place for a windy day like the one I was facing when I found this gem. A small chess table and live music almost everyday. The pub has a rich music history and is an excellent London experience!

Where else can you get a pint in Trafalgar Sq/Covent garden for 5.50?! Great real ale kept well (thats coming from a Northerner) Always friendly staff, happy to give tasters actually they encourage you to, great vinyl always playing. Afternoons in the week are great for a quiet pint but it gets packed for good reason at weekends and evenings. Great vibe though. Been going ages. Legendary pub to those in the know.

Great food atmosphere and location.

Seems like a fine place to get a beer but don't eat here. The food was good but unfortunately the servers were very rude, slow, and incompetent. They made a point to loudly complain about foreigners after we were nothing but polite, despite many issues. Then they did the pleasure of trying to sneak by a 12.5% tip on the bill. If you need to go here just get a beer and skip eating.

If you want a typical American Dining experience being served by sullen 20 year old girls who don’t care about timeliness of service, are totally fine with bringing 3 meals out of the 4 ordered while your companion waits for another 30 minutes, your food gets cold and rubbery because you care about your companion, and you receive no apologies and are rewarded with an automatic service charge, come here!

Popped in for a drink before meeting up with friends. Cosy little pub that has masses of history and excellent music. Londons narrowest lane is out the back too.

Small and always busy but for good reason. Decent live music on regularly and when it's not the bar staff put on a range of music from the extensive record collection behind the bar. Pretty much always ends up in a big sing along towards closing.

A lovely old pub, we went into the restaurant. Excellent steak and mushroom pie, and fish and chips.

First time visitor and what a great little pub , done out inside superb with loads to look at on the walls and ceiling , Got served twice at the bar without waiting or being ignored by the staff who were welcoming and polite ......would I go back again for a few Stella's at £5:95 a pint .....You bet I would 👍

Controversial low rating today. Tend to visit this pub when eating at Thai Pot next door. Happened to pass by on a Sunday, when Thai Pot is closed. An element of the pub is that you can select music from a quite eclectic selection. I asked for Buzzcocks during a period when The Smiths were playing. Barperson proceeded to play Supertramp, both sides, absolutely fine. Then, some third side, not Buzzcocks. Please set expectations a la: we've just had The Smiths, so, a second miserable Manchester band isn't appropriate..... Rating moot as I cannot see myself visiting again.....

Great pub very nice ale and staff are friendly and helpful

Have not eaten here. Small unique friendly pub, great music

Great food great service brilliant pub

An authentic museum of antiquities as well as a typical English pub in the middle of Covent Garden. The service is friendly and attentive to everything you need. We tried a "fish and chip" to feel a little more British 😅

We ate upstairs, and it was charming. Food was delicious (fish & chips and sausage & mash). Drinks and beer were very good. Service was fast, friendly and fun. We'd return in a heartbeat.

This pub has a long history, Dickens reportedly drank here. It also has a musical history. Ask someone there about the time Green Day performed there; needless to say the small bar downstairs was packed (you can also check it out on YouTube). The service once I was seated was very good. The sausage and mash I had and the beers were good and very satisfying after a long flight and sightseeing.

Great hosts great atmosphere & a fantastic afternoon & evening had for my friends birthday!!!..p..

Nice pub with a cozy outdoor area in a small alley

Good pub, decent selection of real ale. Busy on a Saturday, limited to standing room only.

This family owned pub is very popular among pub groups on Facebook and I can see why. They had four cask beers on offer and I opted for a Ghost Ship, very reasonably priced at £5.50. The theme of this pub is music, from the vinyl records dangling from the ceiling to the multitude of memorabilia all around the pub. You can choose an album to play from behind the bar and they will play it on an old style record player. They also have live music and other live events on a regular basis. The service was excellent. It is not a large pub but there is a designated standing area out back, while some customers prefer to drink in the street at the front. This pub does get busy and a lot of groups on pub tours come and go. In summary a must do pub if you are in the area.

Great live music venue. Small but great atmosphere and decent beer selection for craft and cask.

Friendly staff. Good selection of cask ales. Vinyl playing. Music themed pub.

Very typical pub, very kind staff, good food! I recommend it.

Lovely little pub near Trafalgar Square. Great music

Super awesome vinyl bar in Covent garden. They do take music requests.

A fun place for afternoon and evening drinks.

It would have been 5 out for 5 but the cauliflower cheese was luke warm and the extra gravy cold which kinda killed the roast chicken

Playing awesome music, people are great, nice overall. Would recommend

Great pub, excellent live music venue which has a very intimate feel. A must for music and only fools and horses fans. 👍

Super little pub serving quality pub food at great price. The staff were amazing and the food superb part for my fussy eater. Highly recommend

Tom McQ played it was brilliant.

Very old and welcoming pub. We ate very well, the pie with meat was superb, it was braised meat like we do in Piedmont, truly top notch! Fish and Chips with light and tasty breading. The choice of beers is very varied. Excellent background music of pop/rock vinyls from the 70s and 80s. Friendly and helpful staff. Fair prices and excellent quality. We will definitely be back!

Historical. Charles Dickens hung out here. Bar has a large collection of records....just ask for your favorite... Typical London bar food was well prepared and served hot. Service was attentive.

Very loud central London pub but had the Olympics on a big screen and bar service quick, didn't eat but met some friends there, steady stream of tourists in and out

live music and dj. Top10 music pubs in London.

Personally one of the coolest places in London☺️ specially if you love music. Food is ok and super special atmosphere. Next time I visit the city I will come again.

Awesome pub in London. Great food and atmosphere. Friendly service as well!

Definitely worth a visit- busy, atmospheric and a good vibe.

Super chill bar. Had live music, but not deafeningly loud. Bartenders were very attentive and staffed enough to serve the busy bar. One of my personal favorite bars in my short time here.

we were having a great time until the incredibly rude person (a male) who i think may have been the manager decided to treat a young girl disgracefully. In a break in the live music she asked for a record to be played and he proceeded to loudly try and embarass the poor girl by shouting that "awww what a shame, she's got the hump" and that he didn't want idiots like her in the pub! I was amazed at the rude agressive atitude of the man considering she did NOTHING to deserve such treatment ( i was standing right there and witnessed it all), the girls boyfriend politely asked why there was a problem as his girl had only asked for a record and the man replied " you're a prick, we don't want people like you in our pub". Absolutely Disgraceful behaviour by the man, it was disgusting. I always go to the Marquis when in london and always recommend it to others but i will do neither anymore. The man's a disgrace.

We stumbled upon this pub by accident when visiting Covent Garden and we are so glad we did. What a lovely place. The staff were all friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere was great. We ordered food which came quickly and was delicious. We will certainly visit again when next in London and would highly recommend a visit.

Lovely pub, great atmosphere and great music just a shame I can’t say the staff were great. Very rude staff, one man in particular who I assume was the manager (longish black hair) was just vile. I work in hospitality myself and there was no need for his rude attitude. I would’ve stayed in this pub until it closed as we were having a great time dancing in there for my partners birthday but unfortunately we all left after being spoken to like sh*t by said ‘manager’. Such a shame that the staff let the pub down

Nice place. Good old fashioned victorian pub decor, but with a turntable and a massive record collection behind the bar. They were playing Amy Winehouse followed by some 70s rock when I visited

Sunday afternoon live music, relaxed atmosphere, nice beer. Recommend to visitors from abroad or out of London,a bit of a change from most of the tourist fleecing rubbish on offer.

This bar is absolutely brilliant. Little hidden gem. Very quirky with great music.

Loved this pub, great live covers band and a really friendly atmosphere. Great staff, it was packed and was served really quickly. Looking forward to going back. We didn't eat there but the menu looks great.

Been wanting to go here for a while and was not disappointed! Will be going back as soon as possible and will recommend it to anyone, great environment for music.

Called in for a pint after work at 8pm on Thursday. Found the security very rude. Stayed for one pint and left. Went to a pub around the corner and the welcome and service was much better. Security at The Marquis are hostile. Avoid at all costs

The best meatloaf in town! And on top of that, you eat while listening to quality music, real fine rock, at low volume. And what can we say about Hugo, an elegant man from Malaga who makes sure you want to return soon. Chapeau!!

The marquis is a real gem. Those lucky enough to experience the “‘Meg” A dance floor atmosphere should thank their lucky stars . This pub has personality and vibes unrivalled in this part of London. Highly recomend .

A top pub with beer 🍺 and excellent fish and chips..

Arrived there approx 7.45pm Sunday. It was not busy, so I was quickly served a nice pint of cask ale “Proper Job”. I knew it was closing at 8, and the “turn” (as we say up North”) was launching into his final numbers. Sadly his talents were limited, and audience response was muted. Bar closed at 8, and I was a bit surprised when a bar staff member approached me at 8.06 and enquired, in passive aggressive manner, whether I wanted to take my drink away. “No” I said, I just want to drink up within statutory drinking up time! “Ok” she said, but make sure you finish before we throw you out! It wasn’t a warm and friendly feeling, but I drank up and left by 8:15. This is a rather over-rated pub I think?!

Classic English pub! Good food and very good service!

Cozy place with an excelent pub food

Staff were really nice, went for food, we both got the super food salad (mine with chicken added), it was really nice, decent price. Very busy pub, restaurant is separated though so it was nice and quiet upstairs. A nice place to go for a pint as well.

We poped here for couple of pints on a Friday afternoon and were lucky enough to enjoy live music.

Good food, great staff and a fabulous feel to the place….live music had the place bouncing on Saturday night! If you can squeeze in, this might just be the best pub you’ll visit in London, can’t wait to return!!

Obviously I haven't visited them all, but for me, this is the best pub in London! What an atmosphere. We always head to The Marquis whenever we're in the big smoke (from York). The music is fantastic, the service is quick and always friendly. That feel good factor is absorbed by the punters so you'll always meet a new friend in there, even if it's just for one night. Keep up the fantastic work guys and we'll look forward to our next visit!

Small but very welcoming, great staff and a great atmosphere….live music on Saturday night and the place was bouncing, but no problems getting served, plenty of staff…. go early in the day and just take in the walls, the history of the pub is all there….RECOMMENDED!

Visit the marquis every time we are in London.great little pub with so much history attached to it. Tommy who runs the pub is a great host and very welcoming and chats with everyone!! The food is amazing and very generous portions, the onion rings are to die for!! With a record player behind the bar there is a constant flow of great music played by the bar staff. Never have to queue as there is always plenty of staff at hand.Have seen quite a few live bands play here too which add to the fantastic family atmosphere!!! Have made many a new friend in this wonderful place.

Definitely worth a stop. Good beer, spinning vinyl-and taking requests!, and the most dignified basement toilets.

Dirty environment and really not very welcoming. Indifferent staff. Won’t be back. Turning customers away while two members of staff played cards and drank childlike concoctions of Guinness and chocolate sauce at a dining table.

Great atmosphere and ever greater staff. Love this place!

No food. Brilliant pub great atmosphere and great beer 10 star 🌟

The Marquis is kind of a hidden gem in the Covent Garden area of London. We ducked in to just escape being touristy for a bit and this pub was terrific. They are quite popular, so plan accordingly. We went close to the dinner hour, and had lovely service in the upstairs dining room. The Marquis has a pretty good lineup of Draught Beer, but for us, the food was the big selling point. They have a very diverse menu. We really enjoyed the pasta and the Chips were the best in all the places we had meals on our trip.

Loved this place... funky pub with attitude. Rock and roll memorabilia all over walls, music played by the bartenders on vinyl. Lots of fun.

Have spoken to the staff again and they have explained much better how they implement a discount scheme for regulars. Their posted prices were as I was originally charged.

Great music and the atmosphere is Electric. I'm a non-drinker and still had a blast at The Maquis

A fabulous spot for music lovers of the genre it offers- ‘My Generation’ etc. Northern Soul too The music is beyond great.. Great staff. Clientele same.

First time we've been here and what a great pub. Nice and cosy and really range of beers. Fabulous music played on vinyl, great pictures round the place and lovely service. 100% we'll be back again and again.

I was with my family, adults and children, during Easter, we loved it!!! Great food and excellent service (with Made in Malaga waiter).

Didnt have food but this place was brilliant....well worth a visit great place

We always use this great little pub when in town. We were 5 guys and a lady. It was Saturday 1/6. The pub was packed with German and Spanish football fans, the atmosphere fabulous. We stayed for about an hour, then went to eat. Coming back to the pub for another 2 hours. Our average age maybe 65. The whole time, while spending good money, there was not an issue at any point, with any member of staff. None. In the early evening a security man, spoke to our group, we didn’t understand what he was saying, but at all times we were courteous. We had 3 military vets with us, we were having a great time. Completely out of the blue, he informed the staff not to serve us. We were so offended, that we left quietly. Our behaviour the entire day, was on point, we still cannot understand, what we had done wrong.

Alisha, Ally, and Mitch are just gems. The rest of the staff are great too. Fast, friendly, and helpful, those three ensure you’ll have a fun drink… or two….

Lovely place for a drink. very chic...

Fandt denne restaurant centralt beliggende i London. Got a very delicious steak and ale pie, a tasty Soho lager. A nice restaurant with good service.. and good beer.

Excellent food and service, of course good beers

Great bar in covent garden ,great atmosphere and worth a visit if in this area. Good music 🎶

One of the best pubs in London, by far. Great music and a brilliant atmosphere. Will be back.

Very inexpensive by central London standards.

A lively friendly pub with a great little restaurant upstairs 😀

What a find! Great atmosphere. Music played on vinyl behind the bar! Love it! And a great bit of history as written on the blackboard. Live music too. Get the party started. Didn’t eat there but the restaurant was full and I hear the food is very good. Highly recommend.