Pub in London WC1
Marquis Cornwallis
31 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1APClosest station: Russell Square, about 3 min walk4.5out of 5 on Google, from 4,317 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Marquis Cornwallis
Traditional pub with large windows, brunch and bar menus and an ornately tiled floor around the bar.
Aug 2023 - on a visit "The barman said he didn't know of any CAMRA discount " We had it down as 20p off a pint. Now removed. On a visit in Sept 2024 guest beers were from Birmingham Brewing & Hadrian Border Brewery - nice choices.
Large, one-bar pub broken into two by a large wooden pillar, Sofas are mixed in with wooden tables, chairs and some high stools. Four green and gold ornate pillars give a hint to the age of the pub being a couple of centuries old. The age of the wooden floor and black and cream floor tiles along the bar front is not known.
Painted panelling in the side bar and painted walls up to the toilets and Drawing Room (a bar with three pumps mainly for eating) add points of difference as do two wooden booths tucked around the back. The centre piece is a fire place with dark wood surround. Food, mainly bistro style, served although as their website does not state the opening hours the times we show are not confirmed.
UCL's Bloomsbury Project dates the Marquis (named the Marquess of Cornwallis) to 1804. It has been surrounded by a host of luminaries both in (Great) Coram and Marchmont Streets, and beyond, at least in the earlier years. It was almost certainly named for the British army commander (who is best remembered perhaps as having surrendered at Yorktown thus losing a good part of the American empire, but it appears made good in Ireland and India), Charles Cornwallis 1st Marquess of Cornwallis.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Limited front table seating
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Veranda
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Mitchells & Butlers
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7278 8355
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.5out of 5 on Google, from 4,317 ratings
4 out of 5Beatriz Aceroon Google, September 2024
We went here for lunch for a Sunday roast and it was really nice. It wasn't too busy and they were quick. The roast was nice, they even had a delicious vegetarian option. For the price, the quality and the location it is a really good option.
5 out of 5Nick Gon Google, June 2024
Stopped in here on the recommendation of the locals. I had the fish and chips and so did the rest of my group. We all loved it. Absolutely delicious. Staff was also friendly and knowledgeable. We all got the cider as well. It was delicious and locally made. Prices are very reasonable for the portions too, highly recommend
5 out of 5Pritam Dason Google, June 2024
One of those old classic British pubs in Central London. Of course everthing is a bit too expensive. But definitely deserves the price. The have nice meeting area on the first floor. Which can accommodate around 50 people. Excellent quality of my favourite beer, Guinness.
5 out of 5Ramona Bon Google, September 2024
Authentic pub with the best food ever. We really loved it here.
5 out of 5Julia Ashbyon Google, October 2024
We had a very big group coming in and we were seated right at 1800, our meals were prompt, fresh and delicious. The cider was great. The service was amazing! Everyone was so kind and accommodating. 10/10 would visit again
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.