Pub in London EC4

Olde Watling

29 Watling Street, London, EC4M 9DT
Closest station: Mansion House, about 2 min walk

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,679 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Olde Watling, London EC4

About Olde Watling

Pub with a history stretching back to the 17th century, serving real ales and a simple menu.

Built by Christopher Wren in 1668, reputedly using wood salvaged from old ships. Old-world timber-framed interior largely dates from a sympathetic 1901 refit. Now one of M&B's Nicholson pubs, attracting after-work City custom. Often standing room in the bar, there is more seating in a small room at the back. Rear courtyard.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sports TV: Terrestrial
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Restaurant
  • Real Ale
  • Function Room
  • Disabled Access
  • Accessible Restroom
  • WiFi: O2
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

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 7248 8935

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,679 ratings

  • 4 out of 5RJW RJWon Google, July 2024

    Happened upon this place during a stopover for business. Quintessential English pub. Great atmosphere, good food. Superb fish and Chips. What more do you need? The service was top notch upstairs, Shalina delivered great personable service despite being the only server on at the time. Would definitely go back!

  • 4 out of 5Ananya Mohantyon Google, August 2024

    The pie is to die for and I will come back for more! I tried the Beef rib, shin and pulled brisket pie and it was melt-in-the-mouth good. And the beer was very refreshing. A bit on the higher side of price though, but maybe because it’s in London.

  • 5 out of 5Ian Mayon Google, August 2024

    A convivial atmosphere and service with a smile. Five hand pumps with a varied selection of cask ale. The usual suspects on tap.

  • 4 out of 5Alex Conkletonon Google, April 2024

    Bow back lanes London pub with narrow lane drinking. A corner house pub with squared windows. Good, open, square bar with a large, well decorated bar. A superb wooden beam lattice work ceiling with clean and tidy finishes. Beautiful feature pendant lights and some retained vintage decorative wood beam calligraphy. A good selection of beer. Good tunes, a little loud drive up the talking volume of a selection of mixed groups of work colleagues. Great perimeter seating with stools & some power points. A single discreet high screen with news. Nicholson's are pub experts & you will enjoy this…

  • 5 out of 5Jordan Ron Google, July 2024

    Fantastic pub. Great selection of drinks. I had the rib pie and it was delicious. Loved the atmosphere and the service was great!

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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