Pub in London SW1
Morpeth Arms
58 Millbank, London, SW1P 4RWClosest station: Pimlico, about 7 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,510 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Morpeth Arms
Pub with views of MI6 over the river, 'haunted' former cell corridor and a spy-themed upstairs bar.
This popular corner pub, built in 1845/6 for the wardens of Millbank Prison and extended in 1890, faces the river near Vauxhall Bridge and is close to the Tate Britain gallery. It has been described as a decent, comfortable pub and one of the best in Pimlico.
Fine glasswork and some attractive slender scroll-topped columns together distinguish the main bar, which is carpeted and furnished with a mixture of high tables with stools and dining tables and chairs. There is a CCTV link to the ghost-inhabited former prison transfer cells in the cellar to demand one's constant attention for fear of missing an appearance!
To the rear, a single high table occupies the snug, whilst upstairs, the appropriately fitted-out Spying Room, with its view of the MI6 Building across the river, is quiet and comfortable. Note the majestic Bass mirror. Outside, at both front and side, are railed-in seating areas. Blankets and hot-water bottles are available in cold weather.
Two or more ales from Young's are supplemented by one or two others usually sourced regionally. The food menu includes Sunday roaats and a kids' menu.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Tables & chairs / benches on front and side terraces
- Sports TV: Terrestrial only
- Family Friendly: No high chairs
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Brunch menu until 12noon and full menu thereafter
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Function Room: Spying Room upstairs - for 45 seated or 65 standing
- Events: Occasional tastings; a quiz league holds events at the pub
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Pavement and terraces
- 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 – 10:30 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 7834 6442
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,510 ratings
5 out of 5D Jon Google, August 2024
Visited this afternoon for a drink and to soak up the history of this unique pub. Great service and terrific interaction with the staff. As visiting Australians we must thank Ant for the fascinating and informative quick tour of the tunnels underneath and some appropriate stories. This place is great and well worth a visit!
3 out of 5Tia Sotiriouon Google, July 2024
Visited this pub on the way to the Tate Britain Museum, which is only a five minute walk away. It's steeped in history connected to an old prison and spies. The upstairs dining room has views of MI6 and the Thames. I preferred to sit in the main bar downstairs as it was full of atmosphere, as it was a very busy aftetnoon. I was fortunate to get a table. The only letdown was the food. The chicken Leek pie had sold out so I opted for the bangers & crushed potatoes. The three sausages were fine, nothing special. The huge onion rings were crispy. The gravy was too thin. The new potatoes…
5 out of 5Markus Van Kempenon Google, September 2024
Lovely pub close to the Tate. We had lunch there - awesome Fish and chips and salad with makrel. Great beer selection. Nice outdoor seating. Great place to relax between events .🐟💂🍻
5 out of 5Mark Lovatton Google, August 2024
Went here for a family Sunday lunch. The staff couldn't have been nicer and Lucy even showed us the underground cells where prisoners were held before being sent to Australia (see picture). We had the roast beef which was a generous portion with all the trimmings ( including great roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding). The beer is Youngs with at least two guest ales and there was a nice selection of red wine too. It is worth wandering around the pub including the upstairs 'Spy Room' with pictures of infamous members of that profession and from where you can spy on the MI6 building across…
5 out of 5Adam Haighon Google, October 2024
Great pub with a lovely selection of beers - prices for London isn’t bad either! Landlord seemed lovely with a great knowledge of the beers and surrounding areas for suggestions. Bar staff who served us were great and friendly and both gave a warm welcome. Highly recommend and will be back when we visit London again.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.