Pub in London WC2
Last Judgment
95 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1DTClosest station: Chancery Lane, about 6 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 193 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Last Judgment
As a Wetherspoon's pub it closed on 17th March 2023. It has been taken on by Berkeley Inns and reopened as The Last Judgment. Since its time as a Spoons the number of handpumps are reduced to 6. All mainstream breweries eg Fuller's, Tim Taylor, Adnams and what we assume is a guest, in Mod-Oct from Allsops. No TV but background music not intrusive. Bench seating now along the wall opposite the bar. Very comfortable. Quiet compared to Spoons days. The pub actually opens at 7.30am for breakfasts served until 10.30. The hours given are for the bar's opening. The food timings given are for the A La Carte menu.
https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2023/03/20/Wetherspoon-shuts-the-Knights-Templar-Chancery-Lane
Some background on its previous incarnation -
The Knights Templar, a military order founded in the 12th century which rendered service to the Crown as bankers until dissolved by the Pope in 1312, owned land on which Chancery Lane was built and the imposing Wetherspoon's conversion, which bears its name, of a former banking hall appeared in the film of "The Da Vinci Code".
The building and its front railings are Grade II listed. The scroll of the original Union Bank of London is seen above the entrance, which leads into a grand high-ceilinged bar with many original decorative features retained and enhanced, including magnificent fluted and scroll-topped slender columns supporting the ochre-painted ceiling with its illustrated panels and large chandeliers.
A long curved wooden bar counter, equipped with brass footrests, runs most of the length of one side, with a metal sculpture of a knight as the centrepiece of the ornate back bar. Tall windows provide plenty of light reflected in the long mirrors hung from the cream painted walls.
A variety of seating areas are provided with both tiled and carpeted flooring. Towards the rear are several large round stone-topped tables near the grand oak staircase down to the toilets.
Stairs to the rear, topped by a prominent clock, lead to three interconnected mezzanine rooms, two of them wood panelled with library shelving and balconies overlooking the main bar.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Family Friendly: Under 18s are welcome between 12:00-21:00 and must be accompanied by an adult.
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: See text
- Serves Dinner: See text
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Each of the three rooms upstairs may be booked (min 20 covers to do so)
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Pavement (on Carey St only)
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Berkeley Inns
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7831 2660
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 193 ratings
4 out of 5John Blaggon Google, August 2024
Great pub, beautiful old decor,bar staff a bit miserable. Toilets clean. Food great. Fish and chips was very tasty,the batter crispy. I had 2 pints of london pride. Very nice
3 out of 5Tom Ryan-Elliotton Google, September 2024
Upon recently entering, it’s impossible to ignore how different the space now feels. Gone are the traditional pub vibes, cheap pints, and bustling crowds that Wetherspoons regulars might have fond memories of. In their place is a more sophisticated atmosphere, with sleek interiors, soft lighting, and an elevated menu that seems to cater more to the after-work crowd looking for craft cocktails rather than a budget beer. The bar now boasts a range of artisanal spirits, while the food options have shifted to small plates and trendy fare, leaving behind the familiar pub classics. For those who…
4 out of 5Jason Pintoon Google, August 2024
Gorgeous zucchini fries with lemon and tahini yoghurt/ DF version of coconut yoghurt with lemon and herbs ; sirloin steak with creamy mash and beef gravy & wild mushroom and pancetta sauce / DF version of sirloin with salsa verde and tender stem broccoli ; sticky toffee pudding with ice-cream (and DF version for J) @thelastjudgmentldn - one of the best steaks we've eaten. 🙌😋 Nice atmosphere and decor, and always nice and clean toilets too. Update:(pics 8-12) At August 2024, lovely new Autumn menu at @thelastjudgmentldn : soy, honey and ginger chipolatas; gorgeous fish and chips with a…
5 out of 5Vadym Pinchukon Google, February 2024
I've been to this place before, when it was named differently. But not only the name changed. The entire atmosphere was upgraded. The interior is stunning. All these dining rooms in an old bank. What an atmosphere. What a vibe. Food improved as well. Decent food for a reasonable price. And a good selection of drinks can be offered. Lovely
5 out of 5Dave Leveron Google, September 2024
Looked for somewhere for ourselves and some visiting Aussies and the Last Judgement came up. Very reasonably priced food and good quality too. The wine list was good and probably very reasonable for the city. Great waiter too, very attentive. Would have been nice to get a smile from the bar staff but hey ho. Thanks again.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.