The Sawyers Arms Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

Visited before a train this summer. Great for a pint or food.

Had a turkey dinner off the Sunday menu. Terrible, Luke warm, roast potatoes weren't fresh, I was given 18 sprouts!! and no cauliflower cheese. When I asked I was given 2 florets clearly microwaved with hardly no cheese on. Turkey slices were tasteless. Stuffing dry. Staff were nice, food Terrible.

The pub is run by an exceptional manager

Very nice place, excellent and good quality Fish and Chips, I recommend this Pub!🍻

Quieter at the top, excellent fish and chips; delicious burger! An excellent moment with nice background music

Very nice restaurant, the service was friendly and helpful The food was very freshly prepared and tasted great

Not a lot of great options in the area—except the Victoria. Not awful if you’re just looking to grab a quick Greene King pint. Food is below par, or maybe was par back before London pub food ticked up a few notches. Steak and Ale pie seemed reheated in the microwave, and the mash was thick and gloopy. No real help from the gravy. Generally, indifferent staff, but certainly not rude or anything. Other patrons were friendly and pleasant, and were the highlight of the visit.

Nice place but the prices are out of market.

Excellent pub close to the hotels around Paddington, with a good selection of Greene King beers, and some great items on the menu

Typical central London and train station pub. Overpriced.

Great place. Delicious Fish n Chips. And they pour a proper Guinness.

Very good pub. All food was great

Good burger. Just fine for a snack.

We stopped here twice during our trip. Once for drinks and once for lunch. The food was great, staff were friendly and drinks were good. I wish they would soften the lighting. It felt way too bright in the space for a pub.

Had sunday beef roast, it was OK dispointed as it was meant to have cauilfour cheese. This was not the case. My husband had steak & ale pie this came out cold in the middle staff took this back but then returned with the same pie which they reheated not a fresh pie .

I was staying in a nearby hotel and decided to pop in for a pint. The layout is quite cozy with plenty of nooks and crannies to sit in.

Super nice staff. Fish and Chips were hot, crispy, and super delicious. The Beavertown "Gamma Ray" (American pale ale) fit perfectly to it.

Service is nice, the food is ok, but nothing more, there was a vegan steak on the special daily menu, my friend ordered it, excellent!!! FISH AND CHIPS, okay and the steak ciabatta.....no comments.....but the pub is cool!!!⁰

Best burger I've had in ages, awesome food, nice and clean fast service. Highly recommended...

Excellent green king pub. Food is great especially the chicken Kiev.

Siamo stati in questo locale per cena. Abbiamo preso un buonissimo fish & cips e della birra. Piatti abbondanti e di buon sapore. Servono cucina britannica. Bel posto, sembra un locale tipico. Lo consiglio

Great local pub atmoshere and good food. Nice staff.

Ottimo fish and chipes, prezzi normali, personale ottimo, consiglio fortemente per chi vuole assaggiare quel tipo di pasto

Enjoyed our visit. Service was great (very busy when we went but they found us a table, available to take orders despite how busy they were, food arrived quickly). They are happy to serve kids but there is no specific children’s menu. Food was very good. We had the roast beef, chicken pie special, beef and ale pie and the burger, all recommended. Dessert menu is limited but worthwhile. Sticky toffee pudding was nice enough (needed a bit more sauce, a little bland without it), and the (salted?) caramel chocolate tart was the winner of the night. Would absolutely go back again

Really nice pub, really nice staff and tge food was good and reasonably priced.

Super nice neighborhood bar with a good choice of beers. Friendly staff. The chicken pie is very good as are the accompaniments for a little snacking. It is often crowded, sometimes difficult to find a place. I recommend

Our overseas visitors staying in a nearby hotel wanted to experience a typical traditional English pub. Sawyers Arms fit the bill perfectly. This is a multi level place with the upper floors more suited for dining. We stayed on the ground floor which was very lively and busy both with tourists and locals calling in for an after work drink. After waiting a short time we managed to find a table with high bar stool type chairs. They had drinks menus on the table; in addition to the regular large range of beers, lagers spirits etc they also did cocktails. On a warm day the choice of refreshing spritzes was welcome, some quite original. Of course you go and order your drinks at the bar. The men tried some lagers and traditional English ales, while I enjoyed my Pink Fizz and my sister in law her cocktail. The ambiance was easy going and cheerful, you inevitably started talking to people at the next table. Overall very jovial. Prices were average for central London. Tables were regularly cleared of empty glasses by a staff member. I don’t know about the food as we didn’t eat. If I lived closer to Paddington I might well pop in regularly.

Fine pub in Paddington with a proper cozy feel. Excellent fish and chips with a smooth beer. Perfectly London.

I used the food. The second floor is the restaurant floor. Authentic fish & chips and beef stew pie? , I ordered the salmon surimi fries. Everything was delicious!

Great little pub near our hotel in the Paddington station area. Opted for some classic fish and chips and did not disappoint!

What a gem in Paddington, London. A pub that we initially went in for Sunday Roast but had something different instead. Our server, Johana, was very friendly and helpful and gave us a great table on the first floor. We'll be back for sure.

Good pub close to work, great service

Lovely pub with lots of good beer Highly recommended 🍾🥳😎

Great vegetarian roast! Nice atmosphere and good service :) really close to Paddington too so super well located

We came through with a group of 7, they welcomed us so quickly, were so friendly and the food and service was so quick. Would come again. Girl at the bar was the loveliest person ever.

Nice little pub with good beer and food options

Not the best fish and chips of my trip but they were fast and kind. I ordered the local bitter beer and it was mild and not so interesting.

This is a pub near Paddington Station. It was close to the station, there were many hotels around, and there were many tourists.

Tasty fish and chips. We started at a hotel a short stroll from here. We popped in for dinner. The fish and chips were very good. My husband ordered the Mac and cheese, which also was tasty.

Nice traditional pub with a mixture of seating options. Great place to stop to pass some time before the train. Relaxed atmosphere with a good selection of ales on.

Delicious food. They make you go to the counter and order and pay and then they take it to you

Very friendly helpful staff. Breakfast was really nice too

The quality of the food is good, but the prices are exorbitant.

The food is more than delectable. I ate every single bite. I would suggest the duck confit or duck salad. Staff was incredibly helpful and delicate with one’s needs. Overall, superior establishment and comforting environment.

Popped in for a quick bite to eat before going to the theatre. Ordered salt and pepper squid, which was larger than expected but had little to no salt or pepper, but there were condiments on the table so that was an easy fix. Ordered 2 toasties, as my plate was placed on the table I could see something crawling in the "side salad" spoke to a member of staff who took my plate -he did apologise- for all of about 30 seconds and then brought it back to the table minus the creature. This was not sufficient time to have taken it back to the kitchen and a member of the bar staff had removed the creature and just handed back the plate, without even changing the salad. So I did not eat. This also put off other members of my party as my daughter managed to about a 1/4 of her toastie but couldn't eat anymore as witnessing something crawling out of my salad had understandably put her off her food too. My friend who had ordered a salad from the menu (along with the squid) only ate bits from the top as she didn't really want to eat it, knowing the lettuce had come from the same place as mine. It was only when we were leaving we were asked if I wanted a fresh toastie but it was far too late by then and we had a show to watch. Even if we hadn't I would not have taken it anyway. An utter waste of money, very disappointed. Perhaps looking into how salad is stored, and ensuring that it is properly washed would be beneficial. Lovely building.

Looking for breakfast in Paddington go here £9.50 full English couldn't fault it

Quirky and fun place, lots of levels, good food, convenient location. When we were there, it was tremendously crowded and understaffed, and lots of after-work people and families. It took a while to get served but ultimately very satisfactory. Johanna, our waitress, was friendly, helpful and efficient. A 4 out of 5 just because of the crowd and understaffing issues.

We had the Mac & Cheese and it was a bit disappointing. Not a big portion and the cheese had curdled and also the salat was not fresh. The staff was not much help and did not seem to care much.

I miss the corner pub. We were looking forward to sharing that experience with our family. However, this pub is part of the Greene King chain and their menu is a bore. They have taken over so many pubs that the pub now lacks originality and a sense of community. The wait staff was good but they were out of several food items and the items that did come looked sad. Next time, we'll choose elsewhere.

Honestly not the best. First we had to pay and tip before we even sat down to get service or eat, which I thought was very reverse of the point of a tip. The steak pie was expensive and honestly ehh, not the best. Realllly cute place though and good vibes! I'm sure the food is fantastic in general but just didn't like the above 2 points.

I'm here often. The staff are always fantastic, with the usual (in a good way) selection of booze. Great and friendly service. A lovely Paddington stalwart

Nice atmosphere. Delicious food. Went there again today (T 7).It was again very tasty. The Stiky Toffee Pudding at the end was simply indescribable! Delicious. Thanks!

5 stars all around! The nicest little pub/restaurant I've seen. The food is good!

The breakfast was really amazing but there was no service, you had to go to the bar to order and pay 😅 at least the food was brought to the table.

Nice atmospheric pub, good food, unfortunately one dish was served cold. Very good crispy chicken CHICKEN KYIV

Everything was seasoned wonderfully. The Mac and cheese, especially, was the best we've had in London yet.

Beautiful, classic english pub in Paddington. Great choice of beers and curated menu if you're in for dinner.

Ate here our first day in London working of the jet lag. Hake with white beans was fantastic. Pan seared and moist. I would order again Traditional fish and chips - hot and large portion. My friend was quite pleased. Service - very nice folks. Anytime I'm in a city location with many travelers I lower my expectations but the staff were professional and nice. Atmosphere - we ate upstairs where is is quieter.

Nip in for quick drink and ordered on the app, our drinks were sat on bar whilst bar staff chatted. As soon as the football match had finished the TVs were turned off felt like we needed to leave. Drinks were good and an atmosphere was great until the end of match then it died.

The food was beyond bad. I had a grilled cheese. It was pale and cold with something that seemed like a white cream between the slices of bread? It was labelled "vintage cheddar." Fries were thick and uncooked. My friend ordered fish and chips, and it was cold and uncooked as well. Staff was friendly, but I would be ashamed serving food like that. And since they served us food that visibly looked awful, my guess was that this is the standard, not an exception.

The place is impressive it is located meters from Paddington station. There are at least 30 hotels around this. It has a rustic look to see a very cozy atmosphere. The service is very fast and very efficient. I can only say about the food that it is the best I have ever eaten such a spectacular meal like this. There are different sizes of chairs so you can even choose an armchair or armchair if you want. It is a super strategic place and next to it there are many gift shopping shops and not to mention the vicinity of Paddington station where you have the exit to any side of the city.

The menu here is the absolutely standard Greene King menu, with a little something for everyone. The interior and facade will give you that legitimate pub experience, with stairs in odd places and lots of little levels with a table stuck on it. Extremely convenient to Paddington without being part of the station.

My favourite pub in London. After visiting London recently this pub holds a special place in my heart. The food was amazing and the service was even better. Definitely a place that should be visited by all. I already miss it

Excellent food, service, and great staff 👍

Clean and sterile, there was no jaggedness caused by hard use. There is nothing wrong with this place, but it lacks individuality and authenticity. Fast and to-the-point service, the chicken sandwich ordered as a snack came quickly. This was like the place itself, good, but not memorable. A little local and a lot of southern European in the tap beers. The effect of the tourist area?

Lovely pub with tasty pub food and ale. Fast and friendly service.

Nice place for a post work drink.

We had a great welcoming and perfect service. Dinner was really splendid and dessert ( Sticky Toffee Pudding) was the best. I really recommend a visit to this place.

Very nice pub near by the train station

The ambiance in the restaurant was nice and polished, and the food was great! Our server, Johana, was a great help and made the dinner a great experience. Was a bit expensive from a Canadian viewpoint because of the currency exchange, but would go back again.

Nice little place, feel of a real pub with good ales. Would definitely pop in for a lunch or a pit stop.

A London pub with better than average fare

Lovely pub visited many times but today unfortunately was very disappointing. Food was good. Service was not. I will have to say this is not criticism of the bar staff. They were clearly understaffed and it was not their fault there was only 2 of them in a central London very busy lunchtime pub. Made a drinks order on the app and waited 20 mins and still did not come. I went to the bar and collected it myself in the end. Food order was made and meal arrived which did not match the descriptionon the menu. Was just told it had changed. Maybe better if we were told this when ordering. Then 1 portion of chips did not arrive at all but we got a refund in end for those chips. Will not be rushing back here next time in London

Best Mac n cheese in town and a lovely service.

Visiting London for the first time. This pub did not disappoint. Food was great and it is everything you expect a British pub to be! We ordered the mac & cheese and the Korean chicken burger, chips and some beers. Hit the spot after walking all day!

6 of us had a delicious meal here. We had 2 vegans, 1 fussy teenager & 3 fairly un-fussy eaters. There was a good choice for all of us. Unfortunately there was a shortage of staff so no table service upstairs,but it wasn't a problem going down to order from the bar. Highly recommended.

Not bad We were meeting family from France, they wanted to see/dine at a pub. The pub was nit too busy, the Albanian barmaid was very polite and helpful. We dined upstairs, I had the steak and ate pie, I was really surprised at how good it was, it also had sides and a bottom, well done , the gravy was fine, wells seasoned and tasty.. They were short staffed, due to staff failing to turn up Overall, well done

If you say that you are there to eat they direct to to the 2nd floor which has SLOW table service - and they charge you 12.5% service charge for that privilege. Violates the principle of a pub. They didn’t even bring me the right beer. I ordered an IPA and they gave me a sweet brown. FAIL

Very delicious breakfast :) Very nice ladies 🥰

Great service, delicious food! I recommend!

Super nice service and great atmosphere

What a nice surprise! Looking for an 'old time typical English pub' and found one here. Lots of history. Nice selection of beers and our dinner meals were great. Recommended.

It may not be the most famous or quintessential pub in London, but the fish and chips were amazing!! Huge portions with fresh fish and fresh peas!! We'll done!! .

Very tasty meal. Later we also stopped by for a beer from our own brewery. Didn't realize that the pub closes earlier than the pub in NL on Saturday evening. At 10.40 pm the bell rang, last round... and at 10.50 pm we received a plastic cup to pour the last bit of beer into to drink outside. Apparently that's how it should be. Furthermore, friendly service and cozy and warm inside.

Very friendly bartender n waiters. Enjoyed a traditional pub nearby Paddington and the canals. Should take a walk by the waters to see boat n then go to this pub for a good cold one.

If you want to drink a beer or even have lunch this is the perfect place, I had dinner for two evenings in this place with my family always eating different things, everything was very good, fast and precise service with a fair price

Nice pub, I only had a glass of wine, but also does food, very near Paddington station, I was waiting out the evening rush hour before heading to Heathrow

Very nice cosy traditional pub, very handy for Paddington Station, with friendly staff and good food and drink.

My husband and I shared a lovely meal in this restaurant. I would highly reccomend it if you are in the Paddington area We had the fish and chips which was delicious.

We happened upon the Sawyer's Arms while visiting family. Unexpected find on a Sunday afternoon. Food reasonably priced for London, quick service, staff attentive and helpful. Quiet atmosphere, no big screens on, no loud music, nice to be able to chat without excessive noise.

I felt that the staff managing the hall lacked tact. The food was delicious! I added bacon and garlic bread to the mac and cheese and ate it to my fill.

Smashing little pub near Paddington. Popped in for an after dinner drink. Great atmosphere, staff brilliant, food looked amazing and there were plenty tucking in.

Unfortunately only went for a beer...nice atmosphere, very quiet when we visited

Relaxed service despite a full house

Amazing foid. Loved the vibe of the pub. Real pub style. The staff was absolutly amazing. Will go back.

Lovely pub just around the corner from Paddington Station. Been there a couple of times for breakfast and dinner. Good brekkie and excellent cup of tea. Dinner was steak and ale pie, and a chicken kiev. Both very nice. Staff friendly and helpful.

Great pub. We went upstairs where a kind girl found us a table and directed us to choose our beer. Great fish & chips and great atmosphere.

Great place reasonable prices very friendly helpful staff

Good friendly service, nice atmosphere food was ok

Our "home" pub when we are in London. Great fish and chips and Green King👍👍👍