Went shopping on Regents street and decided to have a beer. Popped in around the corner and got lucky as they had my favorite beer. The bartenders are friendly and plenty of seats midday. If you're in the area give them a try read more

The Argyll Arms - LEFFE on tap - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

See all

What I liked: Outdoor patio which makes a good spot to have a drink and watch people go by. Good selection of Cask Ales Quick service. read more

We stopped by the Argyll Arms one humid July evening, when England beat Netherlands in the semi's. There were loads of people watching the game in the downstairs pub area and we had the upstairs dining area pretty much to ourselves. The waiter was attentive and helpful and we ordered the chicken schnitzel with garlic aioli and macaroni and cheese. I also ordered a half pint of a blonde ale, which was refreshing on a hot summers day. My mum and I shared both food items and it was all delicious in my opinion. The restaurant itself was what I would expect from a pub in London, with a somewhat dark interior and walls loaded with fun and interesting pieces. Main level was the pub, 1st level was a dining area with another small bar that served beer on tap, and next short flight up were the toilets. Based on our experience, I would go back the next time I'm in London. read more

See all

The interior of the pub is beautiful...and that's where the positives end. My Christmas lunch there was horrible. Our server (French woman) was really pushy about my wife and I ordering drinks. She came by our table three times to get us to order drinks. When we only ordered two non-alcoholic drinks, she pretty much ignored us the entire meal. And while all other tables were getting their food in 10-15 minutes, we got our food an hour later (keep in mind the people who got their food quick showed up much later than we did). When I spoke to their manager Sophie to inquire about the food, she replied passive aggressively about not rushing the servers...but it had been an hour already! When the food arrived it was bland and inedible. The fish was bland and tasteless. The parsnip/turnip soup tasted like water. Huge disappointment. But it sure lived up to hackneyed stereotypes about English food. We paid almost 80£ for a subpar meal and an unpleasant experience. read more

The Argyll Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Great place to tuck in for a beer and crisps ! Nice menu too. Amazing old world charm . Excellent beer choices ! Love seeing that IPAs the hoppy ones are making it across the ponds ! Bring it on :) read more

The Argyll Arms - Authentic :) - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

OK pub food; good gin selection Sunday Roast: ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF - good Yorkshire pudding, quality beef OCEAN FISH & CHIPS - good read more

See all

this pub has been in the area for yearrrrrrs and is a staple in the area (supposedly). We stopped by and the place was packed. As far as service, they were a bit understaffed but did the best they could with how busy they were. We sat ourselves and they gave us a heads up that food would take 30 minutes which is great to know ahead of time. I ordered the sea bass and it was pretty good the pricing was also very affordable. I would definitely go back to this spot. Definitely a chill vibe and ambiance. read more

Food was great. Was looking for a classic English dinner at a pub and that's exactly what I got. Drinks were also great. The pub itself was a fun atmosphere. Service was fantastic. We had Chris as our server and he was very attentive, courteous and personable. Would definitely come back here next time we are in London! read more

The Argyll Arms - Bangers and Mash - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Very conveniently located right by the Oxford Circus underground station! Inside the ambience is like a typical English pub, lots of cute crooks and crannys you can find to sit in. Some places seem a bit too small though - so might not be a great place for very large groups. Bar stools available, and on a weekday not too crowded though still plenty of people inside :) read more

Nice pub with glass partitioned "booths", but a really depressing selection of cask ales - only 6, and 2 of them were out (including Fuller's "London Pride"), leaving only pale ales - my least favorite. read more

Located just next door to Oxford Street tube, it comes as no surprise that this pub is always busy. It is actually a really nice pub though - not particularly different from any others but it has a pleasant atmosphere and I like the secluded seating as opposed to 'open plan' areas. The decor is quite standard but a little more traditional than most. It has that oldy worldy type atmosphere and the staff are friendly. There is a separate eating section upstairs which serves fairly average pub food which is quite decent but not very adventurous. In the summer, it is pleasant as you can sit outside but as the area is so hectic, it is always loud. A nice pub to go for meeting friends or as a quick drink stop on arrival in Oxford Street. read more

The Argyll Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

There's an original london boozer feel to this place-you feel like you've walked into a dickens tale or a sherlock holmes set. There's intricate and ornate designs on the ceiling and wooden partitions giving a real old worldy kind of feel to the pub. There is an upstairs dinning area to the pub but to be honest the food isn't that great-you'll find a lot better in the area for the same prices but i like going here as it's a perfect spot to meet up with friends as it's right outside Oxford Circus tube station. If you want to sit down there's a few tables outside and a couple of bar stools inside but apart from that there's not a lot else and if you've been trapsing up and down Oxford Street you may be disppointed if you're looking for somewhere to relax your tootsies. However, they serve a good pint and the staff are friendly and helpful. read more

The Argyll Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The Argyll Arms #18 hold its patio to the good ol' boys, With nothing to do than drink life away. Pint by Pint. sip after gulp after sip. Intermittant cloud cover threatening to take their lazy saturdays indoors. I pray for rain. read more

Monopoly Pub Crawl - Stop #25 - Oxford Street (Green) The penultimate property was Oxford Street, and here you run into a bit of a problem. There aren't any pubs on Oxford Street and precious few in the area. The "official" Monopoly Pub Crawl guide was of no help but luckily if there is one thing Yelpers are good at its sniffing out a place to get a drink. The Argyll Arms is right at the exit from Oxford Circus station so it's a perfect stop. I've passed by this pub many times and never been quite sure what to think. During the day, it's plagued with boisterous tourists screaming at each other in a variety of tongues. And let's be honest, nobody likes dodging manic children while precariously balancing a few pints. So I was apprehensive but it turns out all that worrying was for naught. In the evenings, the Argyll Arms turns into quite a sedate spot populated many by Brits and by far by the middle-aged generation who are in the city for the day and are up for a relaxing pint or three with dinner. At this point, you may think that our merry group of crawlers was going to be too much but since our numbers had dwindled to a hard core group of 8, we didn't' cause too much disruption but rather provided a source of amusement to many a pub visitor. Check out Grant T's photos and you'll see Nava being surprised in a picture with a dozen randoms who were so entertained that they insisted on a picture with some of us. I quite like this pub with its friendly atmosphere, engaging and entertaining bar staff, and spacious interior as well as a large outdoor seating area. I'll never come during the day, but as the sun goes down and I'm looking for a place to hang out with some friends before going bar hopping, then this is a good option. read more

I LOVE this old pub, it is a perfect example of London's many old victorian buildings retaining its features as it was many years ago and not being tempted to modernise it. There are little booths to talk or have a cosy cuddle in and the celings and glass are as they were perfectly preserved in time. But i dropped a star because my glass was dirty (they gave me a free drink to compensate) and the loos were filthy!! read more

The Argyll Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

A poem about the Argyll Arms The Argyll Arms The Argyll Arms seems to have Lots of nooks and crannies It is a family friendly pub You can even take your granny It's all dark wood and etched glass It has an olde world feel And as it's always crowded That must be its appeal Food is served in the upstairs lounge And in other parts also You may even want to eat outside Though the weather may tell you no So the next time you're in London And you want some atmostphere Drop into the Argyll Arms And you will find it here. read more

Hands down the best service I've had at any restauran/pub. Sorina was multitasking with such positive energy it was almost infectious. She showed gratitude and was a friendly reminder how any restaurant experience should be. Thank you Sorina! read more

Came across this place after an afternoon of shopping and had hungry kids. The whole menu looked awesome. At our table we had the soft shell crab sandwich, the chicken and mushroom pie, the beef and ale pie, and the macaroni and cheese. The upstairs dining room was a nice escape from the chaos of the streets down below. Great service and it was easy to feed our kids here. Really good desserts! We had the sticky toffee pudding, the dessert trio, and the brownie. Definitely recommend for families wanting a British dining experience. read more

It turns out that I have been to this pub before, which is a little surprising since this is only my third time in London and I thought I knew all of the pubs that I have previously visited. Mind you it didn't click until I actually walked inside into to what was a pretty familiar interior - the last time I was here was back in 2011 when I went to have a beer before going and seeing a musical at the theatre just down the road. Anyway this pub is somewhat bigger that many of the other pubs in the area and also stands out in that the bar is actually divided into three separate rooms, and a fourth room, which is actually a lounge bar, down the back. Also, upstairs, they have a dining area. So, from what I gathered it seems as if you can rent out one of these rooms for your own private party, though they aren't actually that large (or at least the middle one, which I suspect would have a lot of difficulty holding any more than five people). While I wouldn't call it an awesome pub, it is still pretty good, and somewhat better than the other offerings around the place. read more

See all

It's a good pub to meet/ wait for laggers (like me) by oxford street. The drinks are cheap and it is old stylee inside with wood/frosted glass partitions. Kind of rabbit warren-y with hidey holes and corners to sit down and enjoy a pint of something or another. Nothing special about the drinks list here; but you honestly should think of going somewhere else if you are looking for artisan beers or the like. It was also nice and quiet until the theatre opposite finished. Then it was rather crowded and unpleasant. Nothing amazing about it; but it is dead convenient and a good place to meet if nothing else. read more

Decorative mirrors and lots of mahogany adorn this old fashioned pub. There are also some small cubicles at the front of the bar. I was reminded a little of the Princess Louise in Holborn (which is at this time the number 1 pub in London on Qype). Its location just off Oxford street makes it a good place to dive into if you just can't take the crowds any more. I was also impressed by the selection of ales available. It looks like they have a few guest ales which change often. Then the toilets. Oh dear. Filthy, no lock and no toilet paper. Really disgusting. A real let down in a pub I really liked until this point. The chain that runs this pub is Nicholson's and I had a similar experience in another of their pubs so I guess its part of their styleold style décor, good selection of ales and awful toilets. Pity because it could be a 3 or maybe even a 4 if it sorts itself out. Worth popping into perhaps, before you break the seal. read more

Going to pubs in the Oxford Circus is a bit of gamble, you might end up somewhere really nice or somewhere a bit dull and unexciting. This bar is one of the latter. One thing this pub's got going for it, is its history. The building dates back to 1740 and it opened its doors as the Argyll Arms in 1742, making it one of the oldest pubs in London. It was named after the the 2nd Duke of Argyll. The interiors were last redesigned in 1897, and you can feel it as soon as you walk in. Very wooden, and it is smaller side rooms that feed the main pub. According to Victorian tradition, these smaller rooms were the way in which people from different social background were kept apart; to avoid brawls. It is a Mitchells and Butlers pub now, so you can expect a decent selection of lager (Kronenburg, Stella, Amstel) , ales (IPA, Bombardier, London Pride) and spirits. I have to agree with Amy, as the food is really disappointing. Good to meet up for a couple of pints, but don't eat here, except for the bar peanuts and crisps. read more

The Argyll Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Upon entering the dining room, we asked for a table for two and the waiter dashed off, ignoring us. Another waiter came over and we asked again for a table for two. We were seated after a look of utter contempt from the waiter. After 16 minutes of small talk, yawning, and generally trying to get the attention of the waiter, nobody tended to us at all. No drinks, no menus, no Melly, no CC. We left. BYE FELICIA. read more

this place was horrible. we are american and they would not serve us any drinks because we did not have our passports. why tf would i travel with my passport? refused to take our drivers licenses and refused to serve us. they were so un accommodating it was extremely rude. the manager argued with us for 10 minutes and refused to serve us drinks and that's why we came to the place. the food was okay, kind of cold. i do not recommend this place at all. fuck argyll arms read more

This is actually a pretty nice pub of the old school. Comfortably dark and with nooks and crannies and little booths here and there to hide in (if there's a big room anywhere we didn't find it). But the service was possibly the worst in the world. Fair enough, there were about ten of us, but how could it take them almost an hour to get us our drinks? We'd only asked for beer. Seriously, one of us was standing by the bar this whole time trying to get served - every now and then, they'd take our order and then just forget about us. Luckily we were so drunk that not even this could in any way diminish our extreme levels of elation. read more

When I worked there, the service was fantastic, outstanding, award winning and super efficient or so it says on my CV!!!! That was few years ago though. Anyway, if you are a tourist in London and want to see what you might imagine a London pub to look like, The Argyll Arms is a piece of living history. It is a museum to the days of ye olde London and if you are an ale lover there is always a decent selection on tap at good prices for the west end. It is also a great place for a hearty lunch or meal, proper stodgey tucker not tasty in anyway but good fuel for shopping marathons. Standing outside in the summer at the high tables is great for soaking in that summer in the city atmosphere (until it rains!). read more

Love Arthurish's poem. With a choice of over 8 ales we can feel relaxed and happy here. Beautiful etched glass everywhere. Music is not too loud for conversation. Good for coming here with colleagues or friends. Recommended. :) read more

The Argyll Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent! Food, service, fish & chips, incredible selection of Gina as well as my favorite tonic, Fever-Tree! I went at 3:30 on a Wednesday and it was peaceful and quiet upstairs in the lovely dining room. read more

A very conveniently located pub - just off Oxford Circus. Well placed for stopping off at while shopping, and a good central location to meet friends. Lovely looking pub (even if the toilets are a bit dodgy) and it looks as if the interior is the original. This place gets really busy and managing to get a seat is unlikely (have outdoor seating area too), but lots of staff behind the bar so not too long to wait. Good mix of people here - shoppers, tourists and people who work in the vacinity. A nice old pub to have a decent pint in. read more

Great selection of ales, makes it a wonderful after work pub to put the world to rights or enjoy the crystal ambiance. This warm and friendly pub is a pleasure to visit an soak up the decor or hide away in one of the nooks an crannies with your nearest an dearest. Food is traditional good quality but a bit pricey. read more

The Argyll Arms - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

A very nice pub. The draught line-up is decent, with about five rotating real ales to complement the standard macros. The decor is lovely with highly ornate, dark woodwork. There is an outdoor seating area to aid any overflow at the bar. There is a substantial menu but I did not eat anything during my visit. Will certainly return to see what is on tap. read more

One of the better pubs that have good beer and grub in England. We ordered the lager that was on draft, and my friend and I ordered an appetizer platter to share, a salad, and a meat pie, and finished off with an apple pie and one of their ice cream desserts. Nothing to complain of in terms of the food or beer. What made the food memorable was the meat pie had a puff pastry crust and the menu had dessert other than sticky toffee. Note: the dining portion is upstairs and the first floor is divided into several alcoves so people can hang and talk with some privacy. Also, the wiater brought the wrong dessert for my firiend--he wanted lemon cheesecake but got apple pie instead. I would probably go there again if I were in the vicinity... read more

Four stars because, bearing in mind it's location, this big rambling pub is well put together and the beer well kept. If you can put up with the endless stream of tramps cadging cash and fags, then the outside is a good place to watch the world go by. read more

This has become a regular meeting place for me and my friends since we're now all spread out around London and out of town. A great central location right by Oxford Circus tube, so it's dead easy for real out-of-towners to find. Dark traditional interior with a nice dark red painted decorative ceiling which I suspect is original. We usually manage to get a seat if we hang around for a few drinks as a lot of people don't seem to stay here long, using it as a pit stop after some shopping or a meeting place. read more

I visited here on a cold Thursday evening with three friends. I didnt expect there to be a host/hostess because that doesnt seem to be mandatory for restaurants in the UK. We walked into a lively pub scene filled with what seemed to be an 30-40 year old after work crowd. After getting the bartender's attention he directed us upstairs to the more formal dining room. We were seated pretty quickly and made our selections off of the menu quickly as well. However, it took forever to get the attention of the waiter and waitress. The room had about 15 tables in it but only half of them were being used. The waiter and waitress on duty could have easily handled this room. We waited 15 minutes before the waiter came over. In fact, we witnessed the waiter go to tables that were seated after us. When he finally came to us, we took advantage of it and ordered appetizers, entrees and drinks. The menu has many things that sounded amazing. Three of us order the fish and chips, one of us order the pull pork and we ordered both of the available sharing platters. The waiter recommended a beer which he described as "the best beer in London." It turned out to be a good, yet pedestrian pilsner. The food was good, British food. However, this is not saying much. The fish does not seem to be seasoned at all. The sausage lacked any taste at all and the ribs seemed a bit overcooked and dry. Nonetheless, the pulled pork was amazing, garnished with apple sauce. All in all, the food was ok but the service was terrible (despite the waiters being really nice and even getting us to go trays from another store to carry away leftover chips). read more

I'll keep it brief but a group of us visited for the first time on 14/02/12. Visually, fantastic loved it. Beer reasonably good selection and seems to be kept well. Downhill from there-on. From the moment we stepped in it smelt not of oak beams as you'd have hoped, but of sewage. Not nice. Tried to put that to one side and after a couple of pints I went for the inevitable pee before we moved on. The toilets were absolutely disgraceful. There are no excuses for such unhygienic filth and this was no single ignorant contributor it was just a plain and simple lack of any maintenance. For this reason, I cannot rate it above a 2 and I'm unlikely to hurry back! read more

Built in 1742, it's the kind of pub with loads of secret nooks to drink in - there is a lot of beautiful Victorian glasswork and they do an incredible Sunday roast. When we went it was completely jam packed and they were out of the roast completely - we happened to time our visit right near the turnup of the Christmas lights on Regent Street. It seemed that every wayward British husband had found his way in here to avoid standing in the road with the wife and kiddies waiting for Santa. A very good idea that we shared. We settled for quick half of Nicholson's Porter and Nicholson's Pale Ale - yes, it's a chain pub, but if there's one thing about Nicholson's pubs, they've definitely stepped in to save some of the most historic and beautiful pubs in England so I can't fault them for that. We went upstairs and had a quick meal of macaroni and cheese that was absolutely delicious - I definitely recommend Nicholson's for a good quality bite to eat when you need one. It's a bit on the pricey side, but then again in London, so is Nando's. read more

This is a really good pub. They have some great ales, the staff are friendly and the pies are sensational. The interior design is very cool too. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. read more

The Argyll has long been a favourite of mine. Being so central is represents a perfect meeting place when friends travel into the centre of London. Lately it has become quite the haven for real ale, with up to 10 available at any one time, and most of it really good stuff like Landlord, Broadside and Pedigree. read more