The Wellington in City of London, Westminster

Perfect lunchtime venue for great service and excellent pub grub.

I found this place when I was looking for a restaurant that had delicious beef pies, made a reservation, and went there by myself. The first floor is a pub and the second floor is a dining floor. This time, I ordered the British Steak & Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie, which was labeled as ``British Pie Award Gold Award Winner,'' along with a house salad and tea. I was surprised by the carrots that came with the garnish, which were bigger than the pie, but they were sweet and delicious. The pie feels like it has beef stew inside rather than steak. The dough was also crispy and quite delicious. The staff were friendly and nice, and the atmosphere of the store was nice.

Came here for a team lunch. The food was great, with so many options, it was hard to choose, I went for the fish pie and it didn't disappoint. I'd definetly go back. Service was good too, very professional and attentive.

First time visiting and I really enjoyed it sat outside either great service from the barmaid

Had a lovely meal in The wellington yesterday when we went to the theatre. Food was superb, so tasty . waiter was lovely . We could not fault it at all .

Thr food is AMAZING, as are the drinks. Spent an entire wet afternoon here. Warm and welcoming place. Enjoyed out time here so much we didn't leave until we had to. Thank you. Come and try this place for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

Great pub, excellent menu and friendly staff.

Very friendly staff. A lovely atmosphere.

I can honestly say that the staff and this establishment are warm and welcoming. I was having a particularly shitty day and the weather was shockingly hot for the UK. 😁 On my journey through London, I saw The Wellington. Having heard good things and being so thirsty, I thought I'd go in. I'll admit I was exhausted and kind of flustered but the staff behind the bar knew exactly what I wanted and hearing the staff tell me I was "safe here" was an unexpected comfort. I sat in a corner, taking in the ambiance of the place and cooling down. Staff engaged with all customers with kindness, professionalism, humour and care. That stop off at the pub and being greeted in such a way honestly made the day less shitty. I'm grateful to the staff for making that so. TL:DR- That was a really long winded way of saying: The Wellington is an excellent, homely pub with a calming and welcoming ambience. The staff are truly awesome with a kind, professional approach to customers. Also, based on the amount of folx eating, it seems the food there is also delicious. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you get a chance, check it out. You won't regret it. Side note: A massive thanks to the staff that day.

Just had a few drinks and it was fine. Clean and centrally located within the Strand.

Beautiful pub, nice wine and beer. The bathroom is very clean as well, we only stay for a while in the morning but it was comfortable to chill and have a 🍺🍻

Nestled in the heart of Aldwych, The Wellington is a true hidden gem that offers a delightful dining experience. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was captivated by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is modern and sleek, especially the outside sitting area, creating a perfect ambiance for a relaxing meal. The menu boasts a diverse selection of British starters, showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients. I opted for the nachos, and it was simply exquisite. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was impeccable. My dining companion ordered the chicken wings and cheesy fries, and they were equally impressed.

Brilliant meal great service and good prices.

The food was lovely and the staff were really attentive , just what we wanted before a theatre trip close by! Pies are amazing!

Friendly pub Good food Excellent value

Very helpful and friendly staff. My sister has mobility issues and they were very obliging.

Great atmosphere in this lovely pub. Staff are friendly with attentive service. Good variety of drinks & food is presented well. Highly recommended

Enjoyed a great pre-theatre dinner, food was excellent and service was great too. Highly recommend.

Nice place in a expensive area of London , with reasonable prices and food quality, I try a excellent fish and cheap and a nice burger.

Half a pint of Guiness on the terrace. Excellent service and very British atmosphere Thank you for this beautiful moment 08/28/2024

They were packed but found us a spot. Super friendly staff with great food and atmosphere.

in London for the weekend great pub will be calling in again lovely food and staff

We just popped in for a drink, which we enjoyed sitting outside in the glorious sunshine watching the decorated bicycle taxis.

Great burger, because so far I've been rather disappointed with burgers in London. The “Honey Highball” is also recommended, unusual combination, but goes well together! Gladly again.

Fantastic service from Aurora as always!

Amazing spot in London. Inside and out was gorgeous. Great service. Tyler was an absolute gem! Highly recommend!

Great traditional pub food in a cosy and peaceful setting. Serving staff are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. This is always a go-to place when I visit London

Always a great atmosphere here. Special shoutout to Aoife, very friendly and welcoming.

Good food, regular portions. Very nice staff and a very cool building. We tried the schnitzel and the sausage. Both recommendable. Just one vegetarian option. We forgot you have to pay the service.

Very cozy pub with good beer and good food.

Nice looking pub inside with original beams & ceiling. Service was a little off on this occasion. Pub nice though

Just back from a flying visit to london. Always make it my business to visit the wellington when in London. I love sitting outside people watching drinking magnificent pints of madri. Was served by the lovely Aoife last friday and had a great bit of banter and craic with her about my birthday. Simple things like this add to the overall ambience of the Wellington. BIG shout out to Aoife and all her colleagues. Looking forward to my next visit already.

Just back from a flying visit to London. I always drop into The Wellington for a pint or 3 of Madri. I sit outside people watching. Met the lovely Aoife who works there. Great bit of banter between her, my better half and myself about my birthday. She is definitely an asset to The Wellington. BIG shout out to Aoife and all the crew. Cant wait for my next visit.👍

A beautiful pub in a great location. Plenty of seats outside, perfect for people-watching, and splendid inside. Friendly bar staff, cask ales plus good keg selection, nice wines too. A lovely pub!

A typical English pub, interesting for the eyes

beware of the “roast beef” sandwich (the rest of the food looked good though)

Very good service , varied food menu and excellent quality food.

personnel très sympathique, repas vite servi pour arriver à l'heure au spectacle (Lyceum Theater), juste à côté. Repas bon (pies salés délicieuses). Juste un peu chaud l'été ... (pas de clim)

Sunday chicken roast dinners were amazing! The pub is very cosy with a beautiful historical interior. The dining room is up a staircase though so not good if you can't manage stairs.

4 off us had a pie meal , and we all enjoy them. Great food and great service

Fantastic building, great atmosphere, incredible food

Loved the atmosphere in here on a rainy day in June

Great place to visit pre theatre on the strand great choice of food reasonably priced and friendly atmosphere

We had a musical booked nearby (Tina Turner) and decided to eat first before the show. Why we chose The Wellington from all the others was simply: It had a wide ranging menu and the character of the building made it stand out from the rest. We pre-booked a table and pleased we did, as it is a very popular pub, either for eating or just popping in for a drink. Our table was booked for 5.00pm, we had arrived a little early but that wasn’t a problem and we were seated on the first floor by a window, just what we had asked for when we booked. (I think the main restaurant is on the first floor and the pub with light snacks is on the ground floor. The toilets are a further floor up on the second floor) We ordered a chicken and mushroom pie with oyster sauce and a fish and chips, both were cooked to perfection (and yes I did thank the chef!!!) Deserts were delicious too. The staff, all friendly and knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to briefly chat to them. Would definitely return to The Wellington when in this area again, as the atmosphere and decor was very welcoming, the food was excellent too. I have added some pictures to showcase the first floor restaurant and I asked if I could take some pictures before other customers came it, hence the lake of people, because I wanted to show off some of the features. The pub was happy for me to do so.

Very lively traditional pub in Covent Garden. Came in here after seeing Lion King in the next door Lyceum Theatre. Had an excellent time with live music playing.

Good pint of Harvey's, pleasant staff

Very friendly and great outside seating area for people watching.

Great location and great staff and atmosphere

Outside was brill until it started to rain

I'll always try and call in here when on a weekend or day visit to London, as was the case recent Friday. Always a nice pint, beer kept well. Nice day so great spot to sit and people watch! Very handy location close to Covent G. Good staff. Back again on train in few weeks and def be having a lunchtime livener!

Great location in the strand round the corner from Covent garden. Used it as a meeting point. It was a little busy due to fine weather. Staff are quick to serve as bar service.

A nice pit stop before going to see a show 👍🏻

Single best pie I’ve had! Great spot

Went for a pre theatre drink👍 food looked good

Excellent food and wonderful service - we would recommend The Wellington to anyone wanting a traditional pub meal at a reasonable price and service with a smile

We were in London for our last day. We were tired of Fish and Chips and wanted something different. Since the Wellington was right around the corner from our hotel (Waldorf Hilton), we stopped in. We were very happy that they seated us even without a reservation. They advertised that they specialty were their meat pies. We ordered the SLOW-COOKED BEEF RIB, SHIN & PULLED BRISKET PIE - Cooked in a rich red wine sauce, topped with light pastry. Served with roasted carrots, rich gravy and Cornish clotted cream mash. IT WAS AMAZING! Rich gravy with the lightest flakey crust on top. We would definitely go back.

Nice restaurant, visited spontaneously.

My fiance and I have visited this pub on several occasions now for a meal and have always found the food to be excellent. The staff are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is welcoming. Last night we chose the beef pie and the lamb shank shepherd's pie, followed by the fruit crumble - all absolutely delicious, generous helpings, piping hot and attractively presented; what more could you possibly ask?! We would both highly recommend this historic pub for its great food and close proximity to theatres (we saw Alfie Boe last night, who was excellent; as were Michael Ball and Jamie Oliver, making unexpected guest appearances - bravo!)

As an older Aussie couple I had preconceived ideas of an English pub and this didn't disappoint. Had to have the bangers and mash. Delicious. I can't remember what my wife had but she was impressed.

We had lunch at The Wellington. Not only was the food very tasty but it didn’t take long to arrive after ordering. The staff were fantastic. Friendly, helpful and attentive. It was a pleasure to eat there. The prices were reasonable. Would highly recommend a meal there.

Absolutely fantastic pub, food, service and atmosphere excellent, highly recommended

Great pub downstairs and restaurant upstairs. Really look after kids and meals are fantastic value for them. I had a lovely meaty platter when I visited, very well cooked and the flavours were great. Highly recommend the establishment for its character, history, great food, hospitality and value for money. Doing everything right 👍

Good pub and location for a few scoops.

‘We stopped by one evening and had some amazing cocktails. The bar snacks were very delicious too! Staff very friendly and attentive.

Jose, Viki and Alexia were great!

Lovely pub, great selection of drinks and pub grub! Viki’s service was excellent, will definitely be dining there again

The food and atmosphere was top tier and our waitress Lucy R made it even better!

Pros It’s a nice pub, nice interior outside seating and location. Not really many similar options nearby tk the courtauld for example. Cons/areas of improvement/ service, both at the venue and also when attempting to book before. I tried to book prior to the day due to being disabled (and google says disabled friendly) however a phone call on the day of my booking, did make this seem that actually this isn’t suitable. I do query that it should say disabled friendly online when it doesn’t seem this way. For example, the toliets are only located down stairs and the seating arrangements I couldn’t see a disabled or a lift, and neither was I made aware of one when I asked. When speaking to someone on the day, I asked for a seat that was high, and was made aware they are all high. On the phone I was told there is a dining room however, the person I spoke to didn’t seem to want to offer this. I did directly ask “what do you suggest as I have never been” after I did my best to explain my disabilities, they kind of chuckled and I generally didn’t feel like they were being as helpful as prehaps they could be. I did feel a bit like i was just being awkward and they weren’t thag willing to try and understand. I had I had just said to cancel the booking and there didn’t seem To be a solution to accommodate for me. On the day we popped in there was seats to see if suitable, we tried the inside seats with the idea of going outside if I couldn’t manage. Therefore we ended up going even without the booking. Another issue was the food. I had a burger. The chips were stale and the plate was swimming in water. So much so that the burger bun was soaking. I don’t think it was burger juice as it was quite clear. I was with friends and honestly; didn’t want to complain. We weren’t asked how our food was or checked on at any point.

Friendly staff Lovely food tradition pub

The most British food and excellent service. The music is also good.

Impossible to order online as specified on the tables. So, we left

Sweet and very friendly service, nice atmosphere and nice food.

Love this place love the people

Good pub for drinks. It is very central and not crowded. They have a wide variety of beer and alcoholic beverages. The bathrooms are very clean.

We were looking for somewhere to have a drink when there was a torrential downpour so we took sanctuary in the Wellington and decided to have lunch as well. Restaurant was upstairs and was very pleasant. Good choice of food and the service was excellent. Highly recommended

Had the salmon and dill fishcakes. They were delicious with a good crunchy exterior and moist insides. The potatoes were well cooked but a little bland. They could have stood a bit of salt and butter.

Great English pub with fantastic atmosphere and traditional food offerings.

Very good ambiance and we had a great table on the upper floor. Food was delicious and above our expectation. Not too greasy and great portion. Best fish & chips for us!

Loved the atmosphere, the food was good quality for a pub chain. Service was great considering we had a table of 9.

Food was ok, but not brilliant. Vegetables only luke warm. Service not terribly interested, lacking in any warmth. Waired a very long time for dity plates to be cleared.

The Wellington pub in London sounds like a quintessential English experience. It's great to hear that the ambiance is authentic and welcoming, perfect for winding down after work or enjoying a cozy dinner. Your rave review of the food, especially the boar and chorizo pie and the sausage and potatoes, makes it clear that they know how to do traditional English fare justice. Sounds like a must-visit spot for anyone craving hearty, delicious meals in a classic pub setting!

Nice pub on the Strand good food tasted great nice friendly staff I had the fish and chips it's well worth the money

We were in London today see a show, so we took the opportunity to come to The Wellington again. We were lucky to get an outside table in the sun. We chose a sharing platter today from the card menu, which was quite tasty, thought the Halloumi fries were very tasty😋 I didn't know that there was extra choices on the board inside the Pub, as our friends platter dish was different to ours! So take a look on the inside board and get a better selection👍 Also enjoyed a couple of bottled Berry ciders in the sun😎 Quite a nice place to stop, people watch in the busy streets and enjoy your time there.

Avevo già cenato in un altro pub della catena Nicholson's, con valutazione positiva, e anche questa volta sono entusiasta. L'ambiente del Wellington è molto calorosa, il personale davvero molto gentile, il cibo è eccellente, ho provato la pie con costina di manzo e stinco cotti in una salsa al vino rosso, è assolutamente da leccarsi i baffi, servito con purè e carote lessate, ottime anche le patatine e la birra. La sala ristorante è al piano di sopra, molto più tranquilla rispetto alla sala al piano inferiore che viene utilizzata solo per bere e chiacchierare. Adoro questo posto, un pomeriggio mi sono anche fermata per una birra bevuta in uno dei tavolini all'esterno. Il servizio ristorante è servito, per il servizio bar (piano inferiore) bisogna andare al bancone per ordinare e sedersi nel primo tavolo libero. Sul sito della catena Nicholson's, oltre a foto e menu dettagliato, c'è anche la possibilità di prenotare un tavolo.

I had already dined in another pub in the Nicholson's chain, with a positive rating, and this time too I am enthusiastic. The atmosphere at the Wellington is very warm, the staff are really friendly, the food is excellent, I tried the pie with beef rib and shank cooked in a red wine sauce, it's absolutely mouth-watering, served with mashed potatoes and carrots boiled, the chips and beer are also excellent. The restaurant room is upstairs, much quieter than the room downstairs which is only used for drinking and chatting. I love this place, one afternoon I even stopped for a beer at one of the tables outside. The restaurant service is served, for the bar service (lower floor) you have to go to the counter to order and sit at the first free table. On the website of the Nicholson's chain, in addition to photos and a detailed menu, there is also the possibility of booking a table.

Great service and lovely food in a great location on The Strand which was perfect for dinner before/after a theatre visit. Would highly recommend!

this is the best restaurant ever excellent service by Jose’ and Lucy great food like the chocolate brownie and burgers and overall just a great place to be 10/10 would most certainly recommend🥳🇬🇧🤩🤩

Delicious, wonderful vibes, great service.

Loved The Wellington! A great pub in a fantastic location. Really nice outdoor seating area on the corner of The Strand and the Aldwych, with a view right down over Waterloo Bridge. All of the staff were really friendly and attentive too! This is a pub I really enjoy coming to on a hot summers day to enjoy a beer sat outside on the street in London, and would highly recommend it to anyone!

Had a few drinks after work, nice pub, service was good, i will go back

After having a lovely lunch here in February with my son, I decided to return with a friend. The meal, again, did not disappoint, but I cannot say the same of the service. Jose was definitely lacking in charm. We had booked days previously and had the booking confirmed. On arrival I mentioned I had a reservation....the reply I received was a blunt NO! I proceeded to show my email, whilst he asked for my name and conceded, with no apology that he had crossed my name out....we had arrived 5 minutes early I might add. I turned to check my friend was behind me and the impolite Jose barked 'are you coming or not'. Shocked to say the least! Needless to say, we did not leave a tip as the experience tainted what should have been a pleasant lunch date.

Look this is just a great pub at the edge of the West End. It doesn't need to be over explained - just come in and have good beer in a nice boozer and be served by friendly staff. Prices are on a par with every other pub close by but its just an all round solid pub to visit.

A beautiful English pub with good food and good service

Very busy place great location vaste choice of drinks . We dinner eat but wished we had but had booking else were but the food going past while we had drinks looked great

The Wellington is a great pub on Strand, near the theaters. Reservations are suggested if you want dinner. Staff is friendly and food is great! Very relaxed and easy vibe.

I booked online as we were seeing The Lion King and it’s perfect for a Pre- Theatre pub We were greeted by a very helpful man. I ordered Fish and Chips and my husband had the Lamb shank pie. We both enjoyed are meals. My husband also had the Apple and Blackberry Crumble as did other customers. There was another younger man who was also very helpful. Highly Recommend

Had a perfect lunch on our weekend trip

Over the years we have been to this establishment a few times when in town and always had a reasonable meal. It was recently refurbished and it seems to me the chef has changed because the food was not good. We had tomato soup to start which was tasteless and watery tasted like it had come out a tin and watered down. Had steak and ale pie which was reasonable my wife had lamb shank pie which was completely drowned and had a lamb bone in the middle, we should have sent it back. For dessert we had apple and blackberry crumble the crumble had been thrown onto the apple and blackberry . My wife had ice cream and you could hardly see it my custard was the smallest portion i have ever seen. My wife asked for a Jamesons whisky not a double and they charged an extortionate £9.05 a ridiculous amount. The service was ok but we will not be returning.

Perfect little pub that Harry Potter drank in!

A great pub lunch before our show at The Lyceum next door. Great location, great food, but most of all great service. Highly recommend the Landlord's Platter as a sharing platter. A special shout out to Quiza who was warm and charming as our server.