Spacious and excellent food. Staff were nice and friendly.0 Most pubs we checked out in the area are small but this place is spacious and had good seating spots. We tried their fish appetizers, sausages, and flat iron steak with peppercorn sauce. All were to our liking. Definitely recommend especially if you are new to the area. Good for family and groups. Glad to find this gem. read more

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My first ever London pub experience, so I might be over-rating this place, but I thought this layout was perfect. Their downstairs area is where all the action happens. There is even a small outdoor downstairs patio area. Drinks and food are average and affordable. My Fish N Chips was excellent. The staff are nice. Great atmosphere for the London experience I was looking for. read more

WARNING DO NOT SPEND MONEY HERE! I happened upon this hell whole last night on New Year's Eve. My group was looking for a few drinks at a bar. Upstairs seemed lively and chaotic so we headed downstairs to check out the space and the atmosphere. We were unaware that we were descending into the pits of hell. As we walked by the bar, an alarming woman ran from around the bar and positioned herself in front of me separating me from my group and preventing me from walking onward. "Do you have a reservation?!" This was spoken in a Slavik accent not as a question, but as an irritated accusation. I've dealt with this type of racism before and chose to respond by ignoring her and walking past her. She followed me and my group around (again, not the first time I experienced this type of unprovoked treatment) until one of my companions turned to confront her. She knew she was wrong so she started accusing us of cussing at her. We asked to speak to a manager and she said she was (I hope not because this business is doomed with a leader like this). We decided we didn't even want to spend our money in a place that would treat patrons this awful. As we were leaving, she followed us out as she motioned that she was calling the police on her cell (not unfamiliar to the Karen experience). On our way out the door, she instructed the two security guards at the door to not allow us back inside. They kind of rolled their eyes to assuage her demands. I looked at other reviews on Google and Yelp and all bad reviews had the same cut and paste response from the business, so I do not have any hope that concerns are seriously considered. I often book events for work in London and I will be sure to avoid Ye Olde London; also advising my colleagues at work and in my industry to do the same. read more

Had the cod bits and chips and they were delicious. Nice having small plates to choose from. Husband loved the IPA.

We stopped in, hoping to find a place to eat after striking out at several places because of the size of the group and having kids with us. Never mind the pouring rain! The bartender was lovely and got us set up at a table that fit the group. The food was decent to good and the beer selection was good. Mostly, I'm just appreciative of the kindness and flexibility of the staff. If you're near St. Paul's, it's worth trying out! read more

Went to London for leisure and stayed by St. Paul's. I went to Ye Olde for convenience near my hotel and damn it was good. I had the fish n chips the first time and it was so good I went back and had a steak n ale pie the second time. Not sure why so many bad reviews it was the best food I had in London. The atmosphere and service was great as well. read more

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I lost my photos from this trip. I wish I could show you how unappetizingly grey the inside of my chicken and mushroom pie was. The mashed potatoes it came with were so gelatinous and stiff that they held multiple utensils upright. I didn't eat any of it. The pints were fine. Service was good. The decor was typical for a pub. But don't - I repeat, do not - order food! read more

My husband and I stopped in here after lots of walking, ready to have a late weekday lunch. No major issues or stand outs here, but it definitely did the trick. The pub was clean, and our food and beers came out quickly. Maybe things were a little overpriced, but I am not sure. We got the Taylor Walker Favourites Platter (£13.49), which included two burger sliders, two minced beef pie, two battered cod pieces, chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce, and ale BBQ sauce. It definitely did the trick. I guess their beer selection is only mediocre, but their Guinness was spot on. read more

I've eaten here before, once in 2008 and now just a couple of days ago. Ye Olde London is very much alike all of the pubs in central London, often crowded, and great Fish and Chips. I have not experienced the problems which other people are writing about in their reviews during both of my visits. read more

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We stopped in for a late lunch while wondering around the tourist area In London. When we walked in both of the barkeeps were busy chatting and My mind went into poor service mode, but I was wrong. Our servers were quite attentive and even gave us a t shirt when the did not have the size we asked for. The food was good, typical Brit style, no complaints. Should I travel to London again, I would definitely eat/drink there again read more

Average pub with a decent menu. We al got Fish and chips which was good but not great. Atmosphere was nice right on a busy street. Service was ok but not horrible. You have to order at the bar and then they bring your food to the table. I guess this is fairly common in London. Prices were Ok. read more

Highlights: - a really cool squirrel out the back - 3 flavours of peanuts - a small beer garden that you wouldn't expect - TVs for sport Lowlights: - beer selection - staff (mainly the manager) - staff are weirdly possessive over pool table - the manager read more

At first I was walking with a deep deep thirst through the City on a Saturday. We'd had a few free Carlsbergs and needed something to take the taste away. We walked in here, and walked right out. The smell of wee comes from downstairs. Fruit machines and cold lagers dominate the walls. It's terrifying. All I could think about was the film "This is England". And not in a good way. I did suggest that something called "Ye Olde London" was going to be terrible. read more

Man, I thought that my friend recommended this place to me, but it turns out that what he had recommended was Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese... Do I wish I had made this mistake? No, hell no. Do I wish that I wasn't so darn racist thinking that the British name everything "Ye Olde"? Yeah, probably. This place is horrible. We sat down, looked at the menu and then made eye contact with the bartender and several waitresses until I realized that they were not going to talk to me. They were busy speaking Russian (Not that there is anything wrong with that) behind the bar. Finally, I just stood up and went to the bar to order. I realized that everyone was doing this, but the waitresses were all busy doing their side work when they could have at least acknowledged us. The beer we ordered came out of these hand pump taps which were cool to look at. The beer, however, tasted like dish water. But it was hand pumped dish water... I ordered some kind of fish, chips and sausage sampler. What came was sausage, bread, nachos and wings. Totally the wrong order, but I wasn't in the mood to deal with Ivan. When I went to pay, what I had actually ordered was on the bill. I told him that it was wrong and he apologized. I then had to tell him that what I ordered was more expensive than what I got and wanted to pay for what I ate. He then blankly stared at me for what seemed like a John Wayne minute. I don't care if you're in the mob, I'm not paying an extra 4 pounds for midget chicken wings. This is probably the worst pub in the entire country of London. Every person that comes here should be ready to experience the worst service and food ever. I would rather be holed up in the Tower of London for 7 years living off of toilet waterthan ever have to come here again. I thought about giving this place 2 stars because I liked the staircase, but then another Russian guy (nothing wrong with being Russian) came out of the kitchen with a hair net and glared at me. Then I thought about giving the place 2 stars because he was wearing a green hair net, but you know what? I hate green. read more

After a long walk all over the city we were craving for a real, traditional fish&chips. Ended up in this bar and we got what we wanted. The food was good and the service as well. Good selection of crafted beers. The prices are a little bit higher but nothing terrible. read more

Nice pub and saved us from our miserable Big Bus tour. Pints were reasonable with a nice selection on tap. Child friendly for the baby who was well behaved while we took a break. They were also kind saying it was not a problem to bring our sandwich from Gregg's in. While we didn't oblige it was quite nice to offer. read more

Don't understand where the bad reviews are coming from - This pub has a fair selection of beers at normal prices for Central London. Service was quick and friendly and you can order at the bar or sometimes at your table. Food (we all had Big Ben Burger) was also good. Nothing spectacular, but certainly solid. read more

Mice! Running around in the bar! When I pointed it out to the staff they said they knew but it was ok because there were no mice in the kitchen. Really? The mice pay attention to "no mice allowed" signs, do they?! I find that very hard to believe. In a one word review - YUCK!!! read more

Ye Olde London - The state of the toilets the night we were in.Filthy!I tried to get a photo of the mice but mice being mice wouldn't stay still! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

After wondering around St Paul's for ages trying to find a drinking establishment on a cold winter's night, my exhausted legs could take no more...trekking from pub to pub, what was my result? - no room at the inn! ...or even worse, a lone chair in the middle of the pub (hardly convenient for 2). After several attempts, there was indeed light at the end of the tunnel (hurrah) - Ye Olde London pub! A warm, cosy place for the evening - with Christmas cheer, drinks galore and wonderful music! What more could you ask for?! read more

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We popped by Ye Olde London for lunch during my husband's quest for the ultimate Fish and Chips. The chips were great but the fish was a little lack luster since the fish was over cooked. I had a Pot Pie, but their wasn't much flavor. The service is only ok. However, it is quite a spacious restaurant if you have a large party. It is also conveniently located next to St. Paul's Cathedral. read more

The food was only okay, not really any atmosphere even though we were on a "sport" pub with a United-Liverpool!

Visited London for work and went for a few drinks with friends after the event finished. The pub was just a few doors down from the hotel I was staying at. All in, a nice little pub and reasonably priced at that. The one thing I'm marking this down on is the ridiculously small unisex toilet they have. Now let me be clear, I have absolutely no issue with unisex toilets, it doesn't even register with me. What does bother me is having ONE toilet with two cubicles for both floors of the pub, which was substantially busy for a Thursday night. In addition, the cubicles were so damn small that I couldn't physically open the door to get out without standing on the toilet itself. So, go for a drink and maybe some food with your friends, just be prepared to hold it until they get bigger / better toilet facilities. read more

The new owner is and was fantastic! Had the pleasure of venturing in while on vacation and had one of the best experiences at Ye Olde. Made sure we were helped and went out of his way in all areas to ensure all orders were perfect and efficient! Will be back on future vacations for sure. read more

Nice, traditional little pub between St. Paul's and Fleet Street. Regardless its real age it looks quite old and it is cosy and nice. It seems still to have a real resident landlord (not some ignorant French student) who knows his drinks, is quite friendly without that stupid honey-sweet but stupid smile you often find nowadays. Choice of drinks normal. Food available. A good original place. read more

I am only giving this pub two stars because it is in a great location. I went here with my father to have a quick pint and the bartenders missed no opportunity to give us a hard time. While drinking my beer I noticed something out of the corner of my eye scuttle across the floor. A mouse inside the building! I don't know if this is typical of London pubs considering I am an American, but I was a bit disgusted. This is not the place for you if you are looking for a good atmosphere. read more

Food just OK, when it finally arrived. VERY SLOW kitchen and we were the only customers in the place at that time. Piped-in music is very loud and ruins what might have been a passable atmosphere. I don't recommend this place, really. read more

Just like others have mentioned, this spot if ok but nothing great or special. I ordered a pot pie &I to be honest, it kind of reminded me of a TV dinner pot pie sold in grocery stores back in the US. My bf had a chicken burger which was nice and light but not that flavorful or memorable. There was only 1 woman working the entire floor and bar so the service wasn't top notch but what can you expect when a restaurant only has one person running the front of house. It looks nice and cozy inside and the food is filling without feeling super heavy after but again, nothing memorable. If you're very hungry, eat here because it'll fill the hole in your stomach but if you can hold out, I'd personally wait to eat at another spot. I'd normally give 3 starts for a spot like this but since there was only 1 server & she was trying hard to be on top of her job, she's earning another star for the restaurant. read more

This place is a joke. We arrived and ordered our meals. Two people ordered "Sunday roast" and were informed there was only chicken "roast". I ordered a lamb shank shepherds pie. Twenty minutes later the chicken "roasts" came out which were some reheated chicken breasts with store bought gravy poorer over it with chips not roasted potatoes and some frozen peas. My lamb I was told would come out soon. About 10 minutes later I was told the lamb was not available!? I decided on the fish and chips. When it came out it was a large piece of fish with about 8 crap chips and a handful of frozen peas. The fish had zero flavor apart from the old grease. Everyone was disappointed and feel like we wasted a precious night in London. DONT GO TO THIS PLACE IT IS UTTER CRAP!!! read more