We were heartily greeted as soon as we walked in, Maurice, I believe. Nice interior. We split the Fish & Chips- our first try in London. The food was wonderful and the service, just as good ;). read more

Great little spot near Trafalgar Square! My Meshuggah shirt got me some Kraken Black Cherry rum that we don't have in the states and it was delicious! Friendly barkeeps, air conditioning, great ambiance - nice and mellow in a very busy day. Good food good drinks good people! read more

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Of course, happy to provide more detail. Well, we decided to head down to Garrick Arms, situated in the bustling hub of Covent Garden. Not your everyday boozer, it's got a certain charm that immediately grabs you as you walk through the doors. When it comes to the drinks, I've got a bit of a soft spot for a tequila and I was well chuffed to find they had Patron. Margaritas aren't exactly ten a penny in this city, so I settled for a tequila and lemonade that did the job just fine. My pal opted for the rosé wine - nice drop it was. For a bit of grub, we both fancied the loaded fries. I went for the pulled pork and my mate opted for the pink garlic. They were pretty decent, but a minor hiccup when my chips came without the chives listed on the menu. Not the end of the world though, they still tasted okay. The pulled pork fries, though? Absolutely banging, can't knock them at all. But let's talk about the staff - top drawer. They were well friendly, guiding us through the drinks menu and food options. When it looked like we were about to lose our table to a reservation, they were swift and efficient in sorting us out another spot. Absolutely sterling service. Now onto the décor, and that's where Garrick Arms really shines. It's got that classic British pub feel, replete with warm, inviting panelled walls that make you feel like you're in the cosy living room of a stately home rather than a bustling London boozer. The woodwork is just stunning, with intricate detailing that speaks of a time gone by. It's the sort of place that just oozes character, every nook and cranny telling a story. There's something really authentic about the place, a sense of history that just adds to the overall experience. All in all, the Garrick Arms is more than just a pit-stop for a swift half. It's got the whole package - good drinks, decent food (even if they did forget my chives), top-notch service and an atmosphere that's hard to beat. I'd be well up for another visit next time I fancy a proper British pub experience in the heart of the city. read more

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We ended up here because we were starving and didn't want to walk to far from our hotel in Trafalgar Square. When we came it wasn't crowded at all. You have to order at the bar and pay upfront when you dine at pubs so be aware. We got a cheese toastie (fancy grilled cheese) which was good. Also ordered a chicken club which was solid. The sweet potato with duck sounded so interesting but was a definite fail. Our server even asked what was wrong with it when we only tried a couple of bites. We just said we didn't care for it but the duck was cold and vinegar heavy. Prices for wine were steep here but that might be the case in most pubs which are selling mostly beer. read more

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I have never tried so hard to give someone money in exchange for booze. After awkwardly waiting about 7-10 mins at bar, moving between the two bar tenders hoping to catch someone's eye vice doing the rude excuse me!!!! thing, I decided to call it quits and just use the toilets and bounce. There were maybe 3 patrons ahead of me. Slowest bar tenders I have ever seen. Prime example of making a living wage and not caring for tips? read more

The food and atmosphere were great and Paula was an amazing server. Place was packed and she managed great/speedy service.

Like a proper tourist, I was lured in by the fish and chips advertisement. The pub was loud and crowded, but I decided to give it a try. The fish was fine, but the chips were a bit cold. However, I'd consider it decent for a tourist area and reasonably priced at £11.99. I was also very tempted by the gin flight, £12 for three with tonic and garnishes. Maybe next time. read more

Made a reservation for dinner months in advance to ensure I would have a place to eat when I arrived in London. Received a confirmation from Garrick Arms the night before. Arrived in London and no table reserved. Nothing worse than a lying establishment. read more

Before I left London, I wanted to statisfy my British Food fix. The place was a cool pub. Long wide bar area with a few beers on tap. Not a big selection but good enough, they imports on tap and even a few local brews. The food was decent. We ordered a Nachos Bisket as an appetizer, which was delicious and better than our entrees. I ordered sausage and mash and my partner ordered a fried chicken. My sausges were on the dry and mushy side. And the friend's fried chicken was mostly oil. But nevertheless the place ambience satisfied my Brit fix. I probably wouldn't come back the next time I am in London, but for a first time I would visit this place! read more

This place is right behind my work and when I first started almost every friday you could find me with a glass of 'mothers ruin' propping up the bar. It's right by the Capital Radio building so you generally get a mix of media lovies and radio DJs hanging around at funny times having a few drinks. The problem with this place is that you can't put anything down without worrying that someone else will walk off with it. I've even seen someone arrested here, so at least the police are aware. It is in a tourist spot so you kinda expect this but anyway, if you do go just be careful. Food is average and drinks, for what they are are pricey but hey ho, thats what you get for going to a media pub in the heart of London. read more

A. Pretty big drinking space inside and seats outside are a + B. Cask ales aplenty C. Steak and mushroom meat pie was huge and flavorful D. Bartender was not happy but the manager was very accomodating to f'n tourists who have a million questions like me E. Convenient if you are stumbling toward Trafalgar Sq I will hit again, since it was my 'first' read more

Another ubiquitous Nicholson pub, much like the others. A good selection of cask ales. Competent service. A nice spot for a quick pint, although I suspect that before theater it won't be that quick. read more

I like this pub. I stumbled across it in the days before I was Yelping and remembered it on Friday night so we decided to go back! It's in quite a busy place - around the back of Leicester Square and very close to Trafalgar Square and both Charing Cross and Leicester Square stations. We only went for drinks and I had a Hendricks and tonic which they correctly served with cucumber - #winning! The service was quick and the prices are normal London prices so around £6-£7 for a single. The atmosphere was good - mainly an after work crowd. We got there at 9pm and got a seat immediately. Probably because it was a nice evening and people wanted to sit outside. Not that there is anywhere to sit outside. The music was going through the 80s cheese which I don't mind once in a while! There were some people next to us who were enjoying it so much that they had a little dance! I like the decor in this place too - very modern but with an old school twist as quite a few of the chairs were mismatched however they looked very much in place. A nice pub overall! Need to go back and try the food now! read more

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Decent food for the price, but a bit cheap on the portion. Good service though. My Fish and chips was tasty and just the right amount, but the GF's grilled bass was a joke. More filler than anything. the mustard sauce is the only thing that saved it from becoming a complete disaster. read more

For a pub in a very touristy area... I actually think it's not that bad. In fact it was nice, busy, but not overly crowded. And in my observations, it didn't seem like there were a whole lot of tourists in that night. Unfortunately there wasn't a lot of seating outside, so we had to sit inside, but there was plenty of space and seating inside. The inside was clean and I quite liked the decor of the interior. We ponied up to the bar and were served quickly. Drinks were reasonable for Central London and it is conveniently located. Didn't have the food, but a lot of people were eating and the food certainly looked good. read more

Despite the touristy location, this is a proper place to grab a pint and chat with friends. It's got great atmosphere and a lively and animated crowd. I can't speak for the rest of the food, but the chips are decent. £2.50 for a small bowl. read more

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In summary: Great portions for the price and okay food. In long stretch of mediocre or expensive restaurants, I walked into the Garrick Arms purely because I was hungry and they advertised fish and chips for £9.75 which I did end up ordering. I was really impressed by the size of the dish especially given the price, but I was really let down by the taste. While the outside layer of the fish tasted fine, the inner layer lacked flavor probably due to the fish's size. In addition, the chips were very plain. I also was able to try some of their glazed ham which was pretty decent, but nothing to write home about. I was going to order drinks too here, but their menu fails to list the cost of their beers. In the end, it was a mediocre experience. read more

End of story: Decent pub with decent food and beer. This pub is right around the corner from Cecil Court, the inspiration for Harry Potter's Diagon Alley. We were tourists with tired feet after going on the Muggle Walking Tour, and looking around, we were a little worried we would end up in a tourist place with high prices and bad food. We were pleasantly surprised. If I lived in the area, I would go back. The interior is comfortable, the bar long, and the food just what I would expect from a pub. We got fish and chips, steak and ale pie ... all huge, well prepared, and very satisfying. We did get an appetizer sampler, and the fried fish in the sampler was almost as big as what we got in our fish and chip platters. If we had known, we would have ordered something else for main entrees. Definitely more than enough fish! Note to Americans: Don't order nachos outside of the U.S. Anywhere we've gone outside of the US, nachos are BAD. read more

Upon walking in after visiting the National Portrait Gallery I was greeted by one of the staff. The prim young man seated me and shortly after a very polite waitress took my order of fish and chips. Service was quick. My meal was delivered hot and with all the sauces I could ask for. It was a rather large fish and it filled me up to the top! It was tasty and I liked it. No complaints! I ate there on a Monday night and it was not too crowded. Some pubs get so cramped I feel like I'm going to choke. Not here on my visit. Nice! read more

Not the greatest pub in the world but handy if you work in Leicester Square (pity us!) It often smells of sick but it's big, quite spacious and pretty cheap. Normal range of drinks on display from Bud to WKD to really sweet (but i like it!) Rose wine. The only oddity I've noticed is that they have Ocean Spray Cranberry in a can. Neat, huh! read more

This was our second ever London pub experience, and it didn't disappoint! Granted we only popped in for a quick drink, and to escape the cold, but extremely cozy, cute, reasonably priced, and a decent bloody mary (much better than most I tried at pubs throughout our most recent trip to London). Can't vouch for the food, but the service was great, very friendly, and convenient when waiting for the bus. One of, if not, the best bloodies I tried. Granted some people invaded my personal space, which left me frustrated most of the time we were seated, but that can happen anywhere. read more

Since the refurb this place looks great - cool decor on the walls (I like the chaise long type seats). Good selection of drinks on offer and the food looks pretty decent too (though I have yet to try it). It is a pretty average pub, but they have made up for it with a modern take. As this venue is in such a prime location, it can get pretty busy with tourists, but I always manage to get a seat. A really pointless comment - but I really like the wine glass shape here (very Parisian - if you know your wines, you'll know what I mean and will appreciate this touch of elegance). I must go back and try the food! read more

Great Bloody Mary's here! Good central location to Leicester Square so the perfect place for meeting friends there. Was there around mid day, started to get busy and full of rowdy drunks so that was our time to leave! Staff were great and laughed with us at the rowdy drunks. read more

The Absolutely rudest staff I have ever encountered. We were not served in a half empty pub at 7:30pm......on a Tuesday because we were a group of 4 men and one lady (oh and one of us was gay)...... They actually asked us to leave...... we were polite, totally sober and simply wanted to have a drink after supper. Absolutely unbelievable. TO BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS, THEY DESERVE TO GO UNDER. read more

This spot is an impressive hideaway from an otherwise touristy area. Prices are rather reasonable, and their bangers and mash, and fish and chips, were, well, as good as the traditional food gets. The service is excellent, and the atmosphere is great for any number of occasions. Next time I'm in this part of the city and hungry I'm heading straight for this place. read more

Decent fish and chips. Friendly service, but you must order at the bar and they will ignore you if you just sit down.

Been here now twice, it's a lovely pub. When you sit down and enjoy your drink, you can feel a good vibe going on. Staff are friendly and the food is served with care. Mostly I avoid city centre pubs in London due of a higher price then the surrounding areas, but this place is a nice exception for a nice break during the day or evening read more

Garrick Arms is a good pub for lunch. My husband and I stopped in for some lunch and a quick drink. The location is good, just down the road from Trafalgar Square. The food was not standard bar fare, it was quite good! Very fresh with thoughtful ingredients. Staff was very nice, too. Definitely recommend. read more