Loved our dinner experience at this pub. The service was top-notch and the food was excellent! The sausage and mash was my favorite! The pub is beautiful inside - wood details with classic pub vibes. read more

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Stopped by Buckingham Arms while in London to grab a Guinness and decided to try the fish and chips and wow, I'm so glad I did. When I tell you everyone was blown away by the fish and chips, I'm not exaggerating. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture on the inside. The fries were a 10/10. I shared the dish with my group, and it disappeared fast. Pairing it with a Guinness made for the perfect pub meal. Highly recommend stopping in if you're nearby read more

Buckingham Arms - Queen on the wall pouring a beer, iconic. - Pubs Near Me - Westminster, XGL

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Wanted a pint and a pie, so we stopped in here. I really wish we'd have just gone to Pret a Manger around the corner. It's your standard little pub, complete with indifferent attitude when you walk in. Ordered at the bar and beer was good, but watching the one guy behind the bar who washed his hands but then proceded to wipe his face and mouth with the towels he was then wiping and drying his hands with was too much. So gross. He then, continued to wipe his mouth, mustache and beard and never wased his hands again. Thankfully he wasn't who got my beer, and I refrained from getting a second one. Food was disappointing, to say the least. Both pies were pretty bland and wife's chicken pie was super dry. Not worth the time or money. Would never return here. read more

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I had the fish and chips and a pint of Guinness. Lori had the burger. The fish and chips was spectacular as was the Guinness. This place has great history. It's been in existence since 1780. Jim is the Assistant Proprietor. hey SERVICES is spectacular. What an amazing guy I would definitely come back here again and again. read more

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Everything you'd hope for in a classic London pub--hearty food, warm and friendly service, and perfectly cold pints. The fish and chips were massive and crispy, while the sausage roll was nothing short of divine. A must-visit if you're looking for the real pub experience. read more

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When in London, it is a certainty that I'll find my way to a pub for a proper pour of Guinness and some fish & Chips within the first 2 hours. First time at this pub, a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, and the pint was excellent and the fish and chips were exceptional. Perfect crispy - not at all greasy - batter on the outside, and fresh, buttery, flaky cod within. The chips were great as well. Our server Silvana made us feel welcome the moment we walked in, and was always nearby if we needed something, but not at all intrusive. The vibe of the almost 250 year old establishment is great too, with a beautiful, large wooden bar and leaded glass windows. Will definitely be returning! read more

4.3 overall. We wandered into the Buckingham Arms after visiting the palace. It was our daily quest to visit as many pubs as possible during our visit to London. Beautiful decor and details, same as all the London pubs we've visited. The bar area was gorgeous. I ordered the fish and chips. Fish was tasty and crispy, but too much batter for my preference. The chips were okay too. The smashed peas were dry and crusty as if they been sitting around too long. The flavor was good though. My hubby ordered the beef pie and he said it was just okay. The extra side of gravy he ordered helped to add extra flavor and enriched it. Clearly we were probably very noticeably tourists, so we didn't get the warmest welcome or interactions as the local customers did. But it was an okay lunch and we were just happy to be there trying the local fare. read more

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Wow, stumbled on this GEM of a pub after visiting Buckingham Palace. Loved the authentic traditional London pub setting - very cool vibe. The beers and food were delicious! Salads were huge and fresh and tasty, The fish and chips were really good. Best of all, our experience with Jim! He is truly delightful -- great wit and spot on service. He alone rates 5 stars. I highly highly recommend this pub to anyone in the area, for just a beer or full on meal. read more

Buckingham Arms - Good times! - Pubs Near Me - Westminster, XGL

Opening hours on Yelp aren't reliable. Pub didn't open till noon when we visited. Service when we were there was a little discombobulated. Ambiance is of a classic British pub. About 20 beers on tap as well as some spirits and cocktails. There is a delicious Guinness pie, and they are expanding their menu with inventive takes on classic dishes. They're adding to their pies menu because they keep selling out. Some vegetarian options. Five minutes walk from Buckingham palace. read more

Nice pub near the place. Today was the London marathon and it was nice as a nonparticipating person to pop in for a pint. The venison pie was fantastic but after a several miles trek this morning being hungry helped. Would be happy to return. read more

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The Sunday king's roast was excellent and more than enough for two people. The sausages over mashed potatoes were not bad, but not great either. The fries were good. The service was excellent. The decor was very cool and seemed like a legit pub, even though it seemed to be completely full of tourists. It was about a five minute walk from Buckingham Palace and was family friendly. read more

Buckingham Arms - Pubs Near Me - Westminster, XGL

Nice pub! It was pretty busy on a Sunday but well worth it. We shared the scotch egg and sausage roll, both were really tasty! I had the beef Sunday roast. It was a large portion and tasty. I sampled the roast option with the chicken and pork belly, also yummy! read more

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Found this place by accident because I was just looking for a light snack and a drink. The scotch eggs were lighter than I thought and so good! The fish and chips were amazingly crispy! The most crispy I've had yet and it was really good. Service was okay nothing fancy but nice enough. It felt like a typical local pub but really impressed with the food. read more

Buckingham Arms - Fish and chips and scotch eggs. - Pubs Near Me - Westminster, XGL

Such a nice spot, service was attentive without overbearing, welcoming upon entrance, recommendations on beer and food was excellent.

Rolled into London and our hotel around 2pm a few weeks ago, after a long travel day from the west coast of the US. We were not going to lay down no matter how tired we were. We asked for recommendations to a pub for food and drink from the hotel staff. All 4 that chimed in recommended a different pub. Enroute to one of the recommendations we came across the Buckingham Arms Pub. What a find. Food (Sunday roast) was amazing. Drink was great, in fact, that was the BEST Guinness I had in three weeks of drinking nothing but Guinness in London, Edinburgh and even all of Ireland that we visited. The new staff was fantastic. The place was hopping and the manager and his two workers moved through the place, taking care of the tables of people as if there were three times as many staffers working. The atmosphere was great, noise level to our liking and though the interior was dark wood, it was still bright and had that old world pub charm. Some of the previous comments may have been true for their visits to this pub at their particular time of visit. When we visited, about 3.5 weeks ago, the pub was under new ownership and management. They were bound and determined to change the pubs image and reputation. We'd say they did just that. Had we not wanted to try several other pubs and places, we would have definitely returned to the Buckingham Arms Pub every day we were in London. We HIGHLY recommend stopping in, having a bit and a pint! Many thanks to the young man and woman servers that took care of us. You made the experience a good one for first time London visitors and first time Europe pub visitors. read more

Outstanding!!! The food was terrific and the cask beer even better. The proprietors were so friendly and accommodating for our group of 9. What a great place for lunch after watching the changing of the guard at the palace. Thanks for such a great experience! read more

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If you're looking for good food service, this is not your place. If you're looking for a good pub, this is your place! We stopped here for food and got seated immediately. We weren't told how to order or asked if we wanted drinks. After waiting for awhile, I went to the bar to order. The food was delicious. A server never came to give us our check either. I had to go to the bar to pay and the bartender (that I ordered food from) seemed confused why I was asking to pay my check. I could have easily just walked out. It did get really busy around 6pm. It gets very noisy to the point that you can't hear your partner. read more

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Great option for a roast to share. Queen roast fed 3 people comfortably. Seating is limited for dinning. Call ahead to save your table. read more

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Food delicious...Jim and Bruno were get servers...so nice! Would definitely come back! Drinks were also delicious!

Great service and friendly staff thank u, it was a perfect stop in prior to our palace tour

Stopped in for a drink and a bite. Absolutely lovely! The Adnams Ghost Ship IPA was awesome. Loved the Aspall Draught Cider was excellent! We got the Pork Apple and Leek Scotch Egg and it did not disappoint! Atmosphere and service was outstanding! read more

Buckingham Arms was a random stop while walking around London in the middle of the day. It was such a great find! The bar is cozy and old with a big bar and plenty of seating. We enjoyed some cocktails and beers. They were all so good! read more

Buckingham Arms - Beer and a Spritz - Pubs Near Me - Westminster, XGL

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Nice pub to do a roast. The scotch eggs were my favorite I would recommend the beef Sunday roast. Staff was friendly!

Stopped in while on vacation with my son to get out of the rain and grab a snack. Good and solid drink menu. The service was quick and easy. The food menu was nice and we ordered a few different things and enjoyed them all, especially the soup. The place had a typical pub feel. Would go back. Close to Buckingham palace too and St. James Park playground. read more

We got the fish and chips. Very good and hot. Very good size portions. Lots of beer and mixed drinks choices too. The pub is not too big or small it's just right. Friendly staff. We will return. read more

This was such a cool little pub my family and I walked into when vacationing in London. We were actually touring the Buckingham Palace and I hopped on yelp to find a cool pub near by and found this. I really wanted to get Shepherds Pie, but the servers said they did not have it available to serve that week. We opted for the fish and chips and a pot pie, which were both incredibly delicious. The staff was polite and friendly as well. What I didn't like was when they billed you at the end, they charged the gratuity right on the bill and had it marked as, "service charge." When we questioned what the service charge was, that's when they explained it was an optional gratuity. I really preferred them to have been honest about it from the beginning. In Europe, it's not customary to tip, so it felt like this was a bit deceptive because they knew we were tourists. Had we not really checked the bill, or asked what a service charge was for, they would not have disclosed it. read more

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Food and service was great no complaints here.Prices are okay also. If in the area will go back read more

You're in good arms... with Buckingham Arms! Cheesy, I know... but I just had to do it! Anyways, I really enjoyed my time at Buckingham Arms. The beer was super tasty, the food was pretty good, and the service was exceptional. Buckingham Arms is located just a short walk from the Royal Buckingham Palace. After meandering throughout the grounds of the palace, I worked up quite an appetite. Saw that Buckingham Arms was only a short distance away and headed down for some grub. I loved the vintage style pub feel that I got when I first entered. It has a very old timey vibe which I found to be quite fun. Being from the states, I'm so used to sitting down and being served even in American pubs. You just walk up to the register and order everything including your food here from the bar. The bar doesn't have any chairs, so if you can either stand, grab a table, or sit in the lounge area in the back. Despite the pub not being full service, the service was excellent here! I didn't get the name of the gentleman who took my order, but he was so fun to chat with. He gave me some great recommendations for different activities to do while in London. Based off of what kind of beer that I told him I liked, he recommended that I try the Camden Town Lager. After sampling it, I knew I had to have it. It was light and bubbly with a really enjoyable frothiness at the top. I also ordered the bangers and mash since I had already eaten fish and chips the prior day (the fish and chips looked amazing here). The presentation was perfect! It came topped with these thin and crispy onion rings that were just mouth watering. The sausages were thick and meaty and the mashed potatoes had a really creamy consistency. I think what threw it off for me though was the watery gravy that it came with. The gravy didn't have much flavor to it, and the flavor that it did have didn't mesh well with the rest of the dish. Had the gravy been better, it would have truly elevated the dish. Despite the gravy, the meal was still pretty good. Portions are big here. I actually couldn't finish everything and asked for a to-go box. Apparently, to-go boxes aren't common in the UK. They didn't have any, so I stuffed my face as much as I could before I was just too full. Hated to waste what was left, but glad that I left full and satisfied. I loved how convenient this pub was from the Palace. I would totally return back on a future visit. The beer was awesome and I'd probably try the fish and chips since the bangers and mash weren't my fave. Still a fun pub nonetheless. read more

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My dinner was delicious and the service was friendly. Warm, inviting atmosphere. Would return! read more

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My daughter has a pot pie and my other daughter had to hamburger. I had the fish and chips and it was absolutely wonderful. read more

Buckingham Arms - Fish and chips. It's what was beer, battered haddock and it was wonderful. - Pubs Near Me - Westminster, XGL

I still dream about the pot pie. Also, the service was excellent, and they have kid-friendly options. 100% recommended. read more

Dropped into Buckingham Arms on a whim for a pint and some lunch after walking around Buckingham Palace and I'm very glad I did! We were lucky it wasn't busy and we sat down right away. The bartender poured a few different samples of beers so we could try some different beers to figure out which ones we liked. After a pint I ordered the fish and chips (as one must for their first meal in London) and it was fantastic! Very large piece of cod and lots of fries to go with it. The service is great, the food is great and the location is great. This is a must try place. read more

Buckingham Arms - Fish and chips. Excellent! - Pubs Near Me - Westminster, XGL

The Buckingham Arms is a fun quaint bar. Me & my party all had a drink. It's a place to sit for a while & relax. It was fun reading all the memorabilia that was on the walls. Swing by & check it out!! read more

Friendly service. Good beer selection and delicious fish and chips. It was a perfect spot for a quick bite and beer.

Quintessential pub atmosphere, great beer & food, solid wine list and handsome bartenders. 5 outta 5.

Selected this restaurant/pub for our 1 night in London. Big hit. Not fancy, not deluxe. Very typical local pub. Menu was amazing. I don't know who was cooking, but he/she is a genius. We started with pints of the local beer on tap. Then sausage rolls and scotch eggs. I don't even know what a scotch egg is, but I want more. Then Fish and chips. Beautiful white fish fried in a perfect batter. Chips hot crisp and perfectly salted. Someone else in our party had shepherd's pie. Fluffy mashed potatoes and yummy gravy. The 3rd main we had was pork/apple/leek sausage on mashed potatoes. Dessert was Toffee sticky budding with Brandy butter ice cream. The food was hot and excellent. The servers were polite and eager to please. read more

Awesome place!! Sunday roast was great!! Service was top notch!! Visited from US and highly recommend!!

This is a lovely pub in the St. James area. You can either stop in for a pint, have a snack, or eat a full meal. The bartender was very helpful in selecting our drink choices. We sat in the main bar area but you can also chose a small dining area. It's a great place to sit down and experience a delightful English pub. read more

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Just done visiting Buckingham Palace and was looking for lunch around there. Found "Buckingham Arms" just .3 mile walk away from the palace,not crowed at all but great food and great attitude from the bar peeps! Order and pay at the bar but sit wherever you like. I ordered fish n chips and was told it just came in fresh off the boat earlier that day. Very good and crispy fish, and peas that tasted like actual peas! We enjoyed are meal a lot!! The staff was very helpful and friendly. Offered to take pictures of us behind the bar, just don't touch the levers.. was a fun time with great food. read more

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Came here after visiting Westminster Abbey. Not too busy and server was attentive. We had a sausage roll with an aioli and I had a burger and my husband had the fish and chips. Both dishes were delicious!! read more

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