Pub in London SW1
Buckingham Arms
62 Petty France, London, SW1H 9EUClosest station: St James's Park, about 4 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,139 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Buckingham Arms
Spacious, traditional pub with leaded windows, serving British food and select ales and wines.
The licence dates from c1780 as the Black Horse; rebuilt in 1898 and renamed the Buckingham in 1901. An ever-popular (listed in every Good Beer Guide to date) and welcoming late Victorian Young’s pub where 2009 refurbishments have retained the etched glass mirrors behind the fine curving bar and added attractive stained glass screens. Background music is normally quiet and the main bar TV is silent except by request. The alley bar was formerly used by servants to avoid observation. Regular clientele includes local workers, military musicians, civil servants and MPs. Quiz night first Monday of the month.
Winner of a CAMRA Golden Award in 2021.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Sports TV: Certain events such as Six Nations
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner: Not Sun
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Young's
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7222 3386
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,139 ratings
5 out of 5Cookie filippison Google, September 2024
The rump roast, was amazing!! They made it gluten-free for my allergy, so I skipped the Yorkshire pudding. This was by far the best meal l've had on holiday for 16 days. The meat was so tender and juicy. The potato and carrots were cooked to perfection. I don't know what they did with these carrots, but somebody took a lot of time and making each individual vegetable taste amazing. The kale and cabbage mixed in with the herbs and juices. It was phenomenal. Just add a bit of salt and pepper,, Walla masterpiece! The chef is incredible, and so was the service! I'm here three more nights…
5 out of 5Adriana Bertolinion Google, July 2024
Took my mum here for her first Sunday Roast after watching the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace and am so happy I was able to show her what a proper English roast is all about! Great atmosphere, service, and the roast was the best I’ve had. Whether you’ve never had a roast or you’ve had 1000, I would highly recommend trying this place!
5 out of 5John Knauffon Google, July 2024
If you are coming to London for the first time or even a retuning guest, you absolutely need to check out the Buckingham Arms pub in Westminster. Every time we’re in London, this has been our go to pub. But something has changed in the past several years; in a good way! The food was good but now is exceptional thanks to new management and a new head chef. The staff is friendly and inviting and pub is something out of it Dickens novel. Hope you enjoy as much as we do!
5 out of 5Mary Hockadayon Google, August 2024
Another classic English Pub with an eclectic interior and fascinating history. The Buckingham Arms was a step back in time. It has a great menu and beers on tap. I could have spent longer here, next time! 🍻🍸♥️
5 out of 5Gonzalo Cibeiraon Google, September 2024
What a Sunday roast! Best one I’ve tried in London! 100% recommended if you are around! My choice was the pork, but will go for the beef next time because it looks amazing! 🤩
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.