The Wellington in City of London, Westminster - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

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

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

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.

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.

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

A typical English pub, interesting for the eyes

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

Great location and great staff and atmosphere

Very friendly and great outside seating area for people watching.

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!)

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

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.

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.

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!

Jose, Viki and Alexia were great!

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.

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

Friendly staff Lovely food tradition pub

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

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

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.

Love this place love the people

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

A beautiful English pub with good food and good service

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.

Best Fish and Chips experience in London Extra points for the Fleur de Sel

Jose is the worst, Lucy is the absolute best! But really, overall the experience was fantastic from both of them! The Fish and Chips was fantastic! Great spot!

Food looked great and an awesome size for the roast (over 15 pounds) Well worth a stop Great pub and staff super happy

Sehr gutes Essen, jederzeit zu empfehlen. Typisch Britische Küche zu sehr guten Preisen mitten auf einer der bekanntesten Straßen Londons

This is the second time I’ve visited this pub, situated in the heart of theatre land. Has a lovely atmosphere,soft lighting. The food here is lovely, first time I’ve been here i had the fish pie 🥧. All the pies here are delicious 😋, 2nd visit i had chicken schoritzo , which was delicious 😋. Bar staff and waitresses are very friendly and polite and happy to answer any questions you may have. Good selection of craft beers and real ale 🍺. Waitress recommended booking a table at busy times, but generally there’s room. Happy to return again

La comida muy buena y excelente ubicación. Lo mejor fue la atención de Martino, fue muy amable y gracioso. Muy buena experiencia 😀

Delicious beef steak, excellent service and cosy ambiance with nice decoration. Special thanks to the waitress dedicated service. KR, Juan from CLUCCESS

We had the best time eating in the upstairs dining room! The views are beautiful, the food is excellent, and the pours are heavy! Such good music and a great atmosphere! They brought out a birthday sign and drink for my dad!

My partner and I visited, Dined. Enjoyed every last mouthful, can not fault service, Food or venue. Fresh and definitely home made. And the portions are very generous. I had the duck Croquettes and main was sausage and mash, absolutely WOW Recommend to visit….and will return when in the area

Absolutely fantastic. Lovely staff and great food thank you for a lovely lunch and experience x

Rainy day in London, what better place to have lunch than a good pub. Upstairs dining room, have the fillet of seabass with shellfish and mash. Good ambience and great service, London at its best

Good traditional pub, drinks served nicely with a smile. Upstairs dining was good, friendly service, very nice American waitress who didn't mind having a laugh as did the other staff. Food was nice quality, tasty and served hot. The pub is next to the theatre, which is very handy. Recommended.

Very friendly staff, good hearty food

Great food and service. We were there early (4:00) so no waiting. Would go back! Don’t hesitate to stop in even without a reservation

Perfect spot to start a visit to London. Indoor and outdoor seating was available. Great menu choices and the food was delicious.

A Nicholson's pub, The Wellington on the corner of Strand and Wellinginton St is ideally situated between Trafalgar Square and Fleet St. This established food and beverage haven has been a stalwart for many thousands of locals as well as international custom. Once you walk in to this pub, you're greeted by the Neo gothic architecture and an atmosphere only a Nicholson's venue can ever create: a warming, atmospheric, with mouth-watering food and beverages. The staff always provide you with a, "Hello!" and ask you how your day has been, and if there is anything else, never to heaitate to ask. Despite us being strangers, we certainly felt like we were part of something greater, and the positivity the staff exude can only rub off on to you! At the bar, we ordered the Nicholson's Steak & Ale Pie and their Fish & Chips and a Nicholson's Ale and a Nicholson's Gin Mule. We tried what they're known for, as their branding suggests, and they certainly did not disappoint! We were asked about food allergies (which we had none,) but it's reassuring that such a busy and vibrant establishment does take the time required to ask about the tiny little things. Their suggestions on beer, ales and wines including spirits was diverse and had yardage. We sampled different ales as well as some of their Bar Snacks, which were on offer for 3 or 5 for a set price. The portions of food are fantastic, yet we made the space available to eat everything. Jack, Mac, Beth, and Aoife (I had to check the spelling here (forgive us if we're wrong) went the extra mile not only for us, but the entire pub. The Wellington was busy early evening with after work customers and diners alike, yet they had everything handled seamlessly. Our several hours and our 1 for the road stoppages were the best thing we'd experienced that day in London. Thank you for making us all feel welcome, and thank you to the great chef and their team for providing us such delicious and delectable food. We'll be back here on our next visit for sure. Oh! Don't miss out on their Friday night musician - we couldn't stay in town for this, but from what we were told, this night brings another string to the bow of The Wellington.

Typical London pub, divided into two floors, the ground floor for those who want to party and drink beer, with live music, while on the first floor there is the area reserved for those who have dinner. Few food choices but all of excellent quality. Close to the various theaters so convenient for stopping before or after the show. Price in line with other pubs, you spend at least €20 per person.

great food staff very helpful son in law is gluten free had good choice explained menu to him grandchildren enjoyed their food as well. Booked table before coming to london gave family table up stairs was advised children needed to be out of pub by 6.45 at latest that was not a problem as family going to theatre. Also was only 10 min walk

The Wellington is lovely and spacious however despite booking a table for drinks only, it was upstairs in the dining area, and the waitress continuously treated us rudely explaining that we need to dine or go downstairs. In the end we only had two drinks each and the Polish waiter was lovely. That rude waitress however needs to be taught some customer service. It's not a customer's issue where a table gets booked and then be made to feel bad about not wanting to eat pub food. It's Covent Garden. Move on!

Fabulous restaurant, highly recommend. Wanted some “pub grub” and I was happy to see the Sunday roast on the menu, including a vegetarian option. Being upstairs, the restaurant isn’t very accessible for pushchairs or anyone unable to walk/ climb. For those who can get there, the decor is traditional English style and with many seats. Menu was good including “puddings”. Service was quick and friendly. Prices were reasonable. My stuffing balls were overcooked and dry, maybe microwaved too much. Gravy was not generous enough. Rest of the meal was fantastic. Nut roast was delicious. We finished the meal off with sticky toffee pudding and a crumble. Amazing

Fantastic menu. Great food, great choice and great drinks. Very friendly service. Staff are great.

The pub was busy downstairs. When we found a member of staff and asked if a table was available, we were told there might be seats upstairs and were pointed in the directions of the stairs. Upstairs, we were offered a small table "if we...

Great pub where you can eat on the 1st floor. Very good service, very good dishes.

Delicious food, superbly located and a big kudos to José Quiza who took care of us with great professionalism & a fab sense of humour. Highly recommended!

Great place to chill and eat pre theater! Go easy on the food as the portions are big! Pies are great! Highly recommended!

As a Greek who eats a lot I have to say that the portions were huge and the taste was fantastic! I loved it!

We first came here in 2005 with a group of teenagers and have been back over the years. Today's visit was as good as ever! Jose provided us with great service and the food was delicious! The smoked Scottish salmon appetizer was really good. We each got a pie: my wife got the chicken and truffle oyster mushroom pie, which she loved; I got the British steak and Nicholson's pale ale pie! Great flavour! We each got a bramley apple and blackberry crumble. (It didn't taste like North American blackberries but it was really good!)

Booked Sunday lunch for 10 people and choices were made at the table. All food and drinks were served without a long wait time or fuss ALL food was of excellent quality and priced lower than our local Cotswold’s Pub. YOU REALLY SHOULD TRY THE...

je cherchais un bon et classique Fish and chips... ce fut un rêve... le restaurant est situé à l'étage et le serveur très accueillant nous a proposé une table avec vue sur la Tamise ce fut une belle expérience contemplative et gustative pour notre arrivée...

Quiza was a very attentive server and we had a lovely & relaxing lunch. Food & ambience were top notch. A very convenient location for exploring the theatre district or the galleries at Somerset House.