Reviews of Williamson'S Tavern. (Pub) in London (London).

Williamson'S Tavern

337 Reviews

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1 Groveland Ct, Greater, London EC4M 9EH, United Kingdom

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Information of Williamson'S Tavern, Pub in London (London)

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Reviews of Williamson'S Tavern

C. B. K.

Great little pub with the traditional feel. Quite nice when it’s not too crowded, especially for after work catch up and bites. Food was good and exactly what we needed. Nice selection of beers on taps too.

D. T.

A most fine, rambling historical drinking place with many royal connections, destroyed by the Great fire of 1666 (see Sam Pepys for ref). William III and Mary II dined here and left some wrought iron gates as a tip (how things have changed!). Lovely attentive staff help your occasion here, the beer is good, both keg and cask. A fine visit, I recommend to all.

D. O.

Was good, just a shame it was so empty (eerily so). But overall, nice classic pub-feeling, plenty of tables and two bars (only one was in use when we went). Only one female toilet (as far as I could see).

S. S.

One of my favourite city pubs. Always lots of staff behind the bar. Plenty of seating, good selection of beers and room to stand outside if preferred.

A. D.

Great pub with a nice outdoor seating arrangement operated by a team of very polite and friendly people. Definitely recommended if you're in the area and looking for a nice place to hangout.

A. T. L. (. T. L.

This pub restaurant, it's very nice. I recommend this location 🍔🍺🍻🍷🤪

S. G.

Very welcoming and friendly. Good service and food. Nice little find slightly off the beaten track.

F. L.

Great friendly London pub and historic too . So worth a visit ...food is pies which are lovely and so apt 👌

D. S.

Lovely looking pub, tucked away in an alley off Bow Lane. A bit of a discovery for tourists but all local workers know it so it does get very busy at times. A myriad of spaces add to its appeal. A gripe of mine is the number of Nicholson’s-owned pubs in close proximity - so no variety in the selection of beers nor the food menu. Saying that, prices are reasonable for the area. Friendly staff and nice ambience (particularly during winter months) are a positive. Poor WiFi connectivity is a negative, as you need a phone signal to receive the WiFi code.

J. D.

So this is an interesting pub. Up a small alleyway, with nothing to suggest it's there until you're upon it. There are two bar areas with one having more atmosphere than the other. There's a decent selection of ales and the usual gin suspects. Food is good. The bar snacks are particularly good value. One issue on my visit on a Tuesday evening was that the bar staff were overworked and service was slow. One lady behind the bar served for a good few minutes at one end of the bar without looking up and making eye contact to see who was waiting, so would suggest they invest in some staff training.

J. V.

Great dark bar 👌😎 down the alley. The locals came in Mass after work and we still got our pies out really quick! Wanted to try the diversity of meat pies but they were out of beef and lamb pies so we had to settle on chicken. The food was good and the service was pleasant.

A. B.

Nice pub, lots of space to go with a group and the staff was quite friendly and helpful, you have the expected variety of drinks between spirits and beers so give it a try

J. S.

Great food at good prices, friendly staff , we will return

L. B.

We went to the Williamsons last week to have some drinks and food. Really nice atmosphere and lovely food. Really nice outside area and amazing staff specially Ari she was lovely and made our evening more special. Definitely a great spot in the middle in the city. Worth a visit!

J. J.

We had the best time, nice beer, good selection of ales and great atmosphere. Thank you to Ari who took care of us through the evening. Definitely recommend!

D. H.

Quieter pub in a area but outside space is for smokers

V. M.

Great place to stop for a drink when in the area. Even though it's hidden away, it can get quite busy, but always a good time had here. When it's quiet it feels cosy, when busy, it feels lively. Good selection of drinks, and food.

A. M.

Lovely pub in the heart of the city tucked away up a side alley. We went there on a Tuesday evening for a meal expecting it to be relatively quiet - it was not! So, not ideal for eight people eating together. In the end, we resorted to platters just to make things easier. So that would be my only criticism - make sure it's reasonably quiet if you want to sit down and have a nice meal. But, that's London for you!

d. s.

Visited twice and enjoyed both visits, nice decor and good beer at a reasonable price, friendly staff, good service. I will definitely return.

P. S.

A bit of a rarity in that it's tucked down an alley, 4 minutes from the cathedral and mercifully a little quiet if you catch it early on in the evening and want the luxury of sitting down with your pint while being able to hear someone talk, something a lot of Londoners are totally unaccustomed with. It's a good, dark British pub.

M. L.

I've been using this pub since 1969 and it has never disappointed. Nowadays it serves a range of well kept beers at very reasonable prices. The bar snacks are up to scratch, if not exceptional. Always a pleasant experience.

B. B.

Very historic pub tucked down a little alleyway in the City, great beer selection and very friendly staff! Love their dinning room which we've also used for private parties. Great gem!

C. P.

Great little secret pub in the heart of London. Traditional decor that creates a relaxing and inviting atmosphere, with friendly staff and usually pretty quick service. I wasn't too keen on the food served but that's more of a personal preference rather than an issue with the pub.

D. B.

Very pleasant good real ale 🍺

M. M.

Work Lunch, the pies are amazing.

R. R.

Nice space and a maze-like layout all hidden down a tiny passageway. The basement area is great for meetings/private events, quiet and very private. Upstairs is a good atmosphere with little spaces tucked away so it feels cosier and smaller than it is.

N. D.

Really liked this place, tucked away down a small alley by Mansion House Tube Station. It’s huge inside but the phone signal was so bad that I couldn’t connect to the free WiFi!!! Raining outside so I didn’t want to walk around trying to get a signal. Bar staff were friendly and good choice of drinks. Food menu looked too heavy for my taste.

D. H. (.

Pleasant atmosphere, well kept ales, space, not too noisy

R. J.

This place is a great find. It's tucked away down an alleyway of Bow Lane, so it is close to St Paul's Cathedral. One great thing about it is that it's air conditioned in the back bar, which makes quite a difference on the, admittedly few, really hot summer days. The service is friendly, albeit sometimes the staff seem a little rushed but they manage to cope. The food comes quickly if you are having lunch or an evening snack. My only gripe, and it is a very minor one, is that one of my party had a food intolerance and we had to wait for the manager to go up to the office to "check on the computer" as to which food she could have. Would be good if this was on the menu as it would have saved us time. But aside from that, the food was excellent and the staff friendly.

R. W.

Being tucked away down a discrete alley this pub suffers slightly less with the post work overcrowding that blights the other pubs in the area. The staff weren't knowledgeable about what beer they had and weren't particularly on the ball generally. The pies on the menu are actually pretty good.

M. B.

I love this place Tucked away down Bow Lane (next to the newsagents) 17th century Lord mayor's house so loads of character, not the modern pub layout or high ceilings! Huge variety of drinks, 2 bars plus downstairs function room. You can reserve any area, any size Steps up into the pub so not wheelchair friendly but there are tables outside. Staff are brilliant, especially the manager Aiden (and easy on the eyes) Girls toilets.. 1 upstairs & 2 downstairs. Never been in the mens but something similar Always a great atmosphere

D. W.

Nice and out of the way, a lot of history in and around the pub. Never too busy and although service can be a little slow, the end result is a good pint of guiness. Recommended!

V. A.

Dating modern gastro-pubs by a few centuries, Williamson's Tavern paints a quaint picture through its rustic ambience and beautiful mahogany bars. The beers on tap present a good selection, and slightly easy on the pocket by City of London standards. Food selection is representative of a typical old-school pub with pies, fish and chips, alongside some hefty burgers.

C. T. S. C.

Great place for a Pub Meeting in the City

J. F.

Great place for a drink after work, beer is always good and service is fast even when it's busy.

A. C.

Lovely pub in the city hidden away down a little alley. Good range of beers but very busy after work hours on the weekday I was there.

A. O.

Plate of tapas for five people served 4 quarters of bread = 1 slice! and everything on the plate was swimming in the juice from the olives . The olives needed to in a separate dish as not everyone likes olives. Lovely historic pub needs to have more traditional choice of British food.

S. Z.

Had such a great time in this little pub. Since I'm American and was there with my English wife the three pie starter with a pint of ale in the heart of London after a day at the Tower was just terrific!

I. D.

Found this gem on a detour! Stopped for a pint then later decided to have supper and read my Harry Potter book there. Great place!!!!! Bartenders were so kind! Had the steak and ale pie: delicious!!!! My new fave place!

J. F.

Lovely pub with a great selections of brews. Staff are very friendly and the place has a great atmosphere. Highly recommended for an after work beverage

M. J.

Beautiful pub in bank with a nice outdoor area, Ari was great, definitely worth a visit.

J. H.

Great little bar in the city. We were able to get a table when we could barely even get in to other city pubs one busy friday. Nice drinks selection and prices are reasonable too.

K. D.

Lovely, friendly team, welcoming and warm atmosphere. Felt very Covid19 safe on re-opening, it's a marvellous return to the city of London!

R. C.

Fair-priced pub with a nice selection of drinks. Perfect for a relaxing pint after work. The bar staff are friendly and professional. Good food too.

N. B.

Great pub. Bit of a tardis. Was there at Christmas so was busy. Decent speed of service, decent food. Nice ambience. Great place to meet friends. Great location

A. G.

Fantastic hidden gem of a pub, but the highlight of our visit was the extremely friendly and helpful service by the barkeep. The food was on point too, and the drinks were the usual staples.

G. H.

Great location, amazing selection of beers. Also the best selection of pies in the city I think!! Staff are very friendly, and the pub has a lovely atmosphere.

J. F.

Great pub for lunch or after work meeting place. Friendly staff and great atmosphere

M. H.

Great pub with amazing service and outstanding food quality, my gammon was amazing and eggcellent eggs😀👍 chips were fluffy but crisp. I will be back, thank you.

S.

They are providing good deals on food and drinks. Food is as usual Nicholson's standard. Very busy place and difficult to get table if u r more than 4

C. M.

Busy but very attractive typical pub atmosphere, very good fish and chips. Long history with famous names associated. Worth searching out.

M. J. v. D.

Great place, lovely ladies behind the bar, superb location. Very relaxed. (and replying to Google Maps reviews earned an extra star 😜)

D. A.

Nice little boozer but awfull wifi.music too loud. Bar staff.... time to lean , time to clean! Good selection of beers and great selection of pies.

L. G.

Great pub, great atmosphere and lovely food. Historical pub, hidden in the middle of the city - highly recommend

A. o.

You need to visit this pub to really understand why it stands out , it’s has a lovely atmosphere . Definitely top on my list

J. C.

Always a favourite. Decently priced drinks but thought the Mac & Cheese with bacon just being a rasher of bacon plonked on the top wasn't as expected.

G. O.

It was ok for the pub hope the barman holds the glass from the bottom because we drink from the top you don't know where is hands being

O. H.

Nice pub, ok selection. Freezing bloody cold in there and they even had the air conditioner on full blast!

V. H.

The pies are good but the service basic. You need to go back to the bar and pay in advance for an other round of drinks.

P. C.

Love this little gem of a pub hidden away off Bow Lane. Does get crowded, so get there early if you want a seat/table.

C. S.

Nice traditional pub without the normal loud music. It is City prices as expected. Nice building.

P. J.

Great food, we stopped there for Lunch. Nice atmosphere, filling portions

L. M.

Great food great atmosphere, staff very attentive highly recommend if you like good food and drink defo worth a visit 😀

C. J.

Nice old london pub. Gets very busy though and the service, especially in the front bar can be a bit slow.

C. Z.

Great pub tucked away from the main road. Try to triple pie starter and enjoy with a pint.

R. S.

Decent traditional pub in the city hidden away from the maddening crowd. Food good value and bar has character.

J. M.

good beer. busy Christmas lunch which meant the place was crowded and noisy. saying that though will go again.

S. B.

Always a pleasure going there the pies is amazing worth a visit a bit tucked away but I like that..

L. D.

Came here for dinner one night and food and service was amazing.. thank you Emmie

L. G.

Great atmosphere in this lovely hidden gem, friendly staff and good beer collection

L. M.

Old school pub in the heart of central London. Friendly staff, good beer selection with clean pipes and good value meals.

L. F.

Always a good pub to visit. Jamie is fantastic and makes sure that all of his staff work well. Deffo a place to revisit.

D. L.

Went today and ate with friends, everyone's food was great - big portions and really tasty. Price was standard for London.

J. N.

Good beers, great food, Sports TV and friendly staff, what's not to like?

S. W.

Solid boozer. Tucked away a bit. Standard tap ales and lagers. Serves pies. Not all that big inside but roomy enough.

e. j.

Great pub, god food and a very lovely staff.

G. Q.

Another great pub from Nicholsons. Gets busy quickly and always full.

K. L. M.

Nice quiet outdoor courtyard off Bow Lane. Well priced pub with good selection of drinks for an after work beverage

R. W.

Lovely setting for the party we attended. Tasty food, fabulous atmosphere.

O. O.

Hidden gem pub in the heart of the city with a bit of outside seating! Top notch!

A. S.

Nice pub with with a old charm. You also get great whiskey selection.

B. M.

Nice old london pub down alley still quiet at 230pm .food was great .

A. D.

Good food and prices for central London. Pie and a pint for £10. Bargain!

l. p. s. s.

Beautiful pub, massive inside space, gets lively in the rain!

H. A.

Good old man's pub but without excessive old men, decent for an oafter work drink with colleagues

M. P.

Quirky.... Done for nerds. Very crowded, so we spent nearly an hour standing in the open in Bow Lane!

N. C.

Very good for a private function....coped with 40 of us admirably.

C. R.

Great food and great friendly staff...a great little gem of a pub...

P. A.

Good staff, spacious, not noisy and good beer.

W. B.

William poured me the best pint of real ale I've seen in a long time.

M. J.

Lovely hidden place, friendly bar staff and lovely atmosphere!

R. M.

Such an amazing pub in the city lots of noooks and crannys to explore

S. M.

Visited with a friend who knew the bar well, Bushmills whiskey available. A win win.

W. S.

Great selection of beers

G. F.

Don't tell anybody, but this is a definite favourite. Tucked away in an alley, it's only known to its regular clientele. Please keep it to yourself!

S. M.

Had an amazing lunch and was treated very well by staff.

S. M.

Thanks good bar

D. B.

Nice traditional pub, decent whisky selection

C. W.

Good pub, not very busy

K. T.

Best sitting outside although the overhead heaters go off every few minutes which is a bit annoying.

S. N.

Excellent atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Lots of space.

S. N.

How is that possible to have a locely Eilluamson family tree next to tv, video game machine and fruit machine? Sorry it doesn't add up! And very expensive of course....

B. R.

Good food and drink tucked away down bow lane. Worth a visit.

J.

Great place for a drink, quick to be served and friendly staff.

C. J.

Great pub with really friendly staff

T.

Always busy, but a good busy, good pub food and cool location

M. R.

A hidden gem....... Great service.... friendly, knowledgeable and cheerful. Good atmosphere. ...

T. R.

Good selection of beers especially pale ale

C. M.

Traditional English pub serving good beer

J. B.

Fastest bar service I've ever experienced in London

M. G.

Packed to the gills, but good service at the bar.

D. T.

Small hidden away pub, food for cheeky lunch pint.

J. D.

A nice place to get a Christmas lunch.. efficent and friendly service.

J. P.

Great atmosphere. Good grub.

C. W.

Amazing pub. Hidden gem in the city.

R. S.

Decent traditional pub in the city hidden away from the maddening crowd. Food good value and bar has character.

J.

Great place for a drink, quick to be served and friendly staff.

G. F.

Don't tell anybody, but this is a definite favourite. Tucked away in an alley, it's only known to its regular clientele. Please keep it to yourself!

K. L. M.

Nice quiet outdoor courtyard off Bow Lane. Well priced pub with good selection of drinks for an after work beverage

T. H.

Well decorated with a spacious basement area that can be booked out.

P. M.

Good if you can find a quiet night

J. H.

Great tucked away place for a pint.

D. L.

Went today and ate with friends, everyone's food was great - big portions and really tasty. Price was standard for London.

R. A. G.

Convincingly oldskool pub in a fairly authentic looking alleyway.

D. B.

Nice traditional pub, decent whisky selection

H. F.

Great little hidden pub in the city.

R. M.

Excellent Service. Good atmosphere

R. A. G.

Convincingly oldskool pub in a fairly authentic looking alleyway.

A. K.

Nice outside area and good atmosphere.

P. S.

Food is good..environment quaint.

T. J.

Cozy place, good for a quick chat after work.

K. A.

Classic City pub, but does get rammed...

P. W.

Smashing little pub, though can get quite busy

J. H.

Courtyard outside is quite nice, inside a bit uninspiring.

B. S.

Fun at Christmas but packed

S. C.

Good service and helpful staff

B. R.

Good cheap beer

M. L.

Rather too many testosterone fuelled men

M. H.

Old school boozer. Hidden gem

B. B.

Awesome old pub!

A. W.

Nice food

M. M.

Cozy place with good beers

T. C.

A classic pub in the city

A. S.

Good place to hangout

M. A.

Great city pub

L. A. d. L.

Nice quiet pub

C. R.

Great city pub

R. D.

Decent London boozer

M. C.

Atmospheric and historical.

M. B.

It's a pub.

s. b.

Decent downstairs

A. C.

A hidden gem!

P. M.

History tucked away.

A. J.

Amazing staff,

A. D. c.

Great place

T. M.

Hidden gem

A. L.

Bloody marvellous

C. L.

Another world

J. G.

This has always been a favourite pub when I worked nearby, however it recently surpassed itself with the honesty and integrity of the team. I was here just over a week ago and my ring slipped off my finger without me noticing...thankfully Chris found it on the ground and they kept it safe for over a week until I was able to collect it. Most people would have pocketed it, so I'd like to say a huge thank you to Chris(!), and also to Sabrina for the incredible team you've built. Many thanks to you all and see you again!

S. B.

J. B.

(Translated) Excellent place! Founded 400 years ago! (Original) Excelente lugar! Fundado hace 400 años!!

F. V.

L. S. O.

(Translated) Good site (Original) Buen sitio

T. S.

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