Covent Garden pub We had a great lunch and beers in this cosy British music-themed pub in Covent Garden. The food was good and the staff and patrons are super friendly. It's a good spot for a meal and a chat. If you don't have a reservation, you'll need to come early! read more

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We had a flight leaving the next day from Heathrow so we had the evening to visit London. After spending 2 weeks in Europe I can wholeheartedly say London by far with 10 times busier. We were going to go to a park called the harp which is right next door this place but because it was so busy they were only serving drinks and it was absolutely packed. So off we go next door to a bar called The Marquis. Just like it's neighbor it was super packed but there's a little known secret that upstairs is a small Restaurant and bar. This is been open since the 1600s and for sure going up the stairs you can see that. There is a wee tiny bathroom nestled in the corner of the stairs that a grown man can barely fit in but it works! Once you leave your way up the stairs they have a very cozy bar with probably seven tables. The bartender also operates a record player and she is in charge of playing the music. Her taste was spot on! Being that we were in London I wanted to have a proper pint of Guinness and she definitely hooked me up. I ordered a beef stew which came with a very flaky croissant like crust on top of it and I absolutely wrecked it. home cooking at its best it was fan freaking tastic. My wife being a fan of fish and chips got the same and she said you cannot beat fish and chips when in London. Looking out the window to the crowd below I was kind of happy that not very many people knew of this secret right above the Marquee bar. 100% find this place get something to eat and enjoy its history. read more

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This was the best steak and ale pie we have had during our entire trip to England! Cat was a deer and the ambience is everything that you would want in a true London pub! The classic Rock vibe is also really cool read more

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Nothing says London more than a typical London pub. The Marquis embodies the London pub theme to the tee. The ambience is dated and dark. The beer list is huge. They play old school English music and the crowd is very loud. But hey, I loved it! This is located right at the heart of Trafalgar Square. The lines can be huge, especially after 10 pm. Most people just prefer standing and drinking, which I did too. I paired the Camembert platter with my beer and it paired really well. I finished strong with some sticky toffee pudding. They had live music performances and that kept the atmosphere going. Such a great place to truly experience the London pub scene. read more

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Stopped for a solitary late lunch in the restaurant upstairs. Chill vibe. Felt totally safe and welcome as a single female diner. Great music playing. Nice server. Bangers and mash was satisfying. Cozy. read more

We went on a Sunday for the roast, but didn't realize it starts at 12 pm , so by supper time, most of everything is gone , and they are getting ready to pick up. We got i stead what was available, sausage dinner and fish and chips and both were tasty. We washed them down with a Guinness which was excellent and a pale ale, excellent as well. read more

This was our go to spot for a drink near Trafalgar Square. Way less crowded than the Harp a few doors down, this place felt warm and inviting. They have a great vinyl record collection and play a fun mix of lively music (they take requests!). Good tap beer selection and they also have n/a ginger beer. Their cheese and pickle sandwich on a baguette was really quite tasty. Add friendly service to the equation and this becomes a 5 star spot in my book. Pros Guinness on tap Good non-alcoholic selection Solid baguette sandwiches Great music Ambiance Cons Not a great spot if you are rolling with a large crew. More ideal if there are -4 people in your party read more

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Amazing food and a nice pub. It's unique in the way that they play records and if you ask they'll put a record on for you.

The best pub in London. Very unique place with a lot of history. Amazing chips and music played from a record player. read more

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The Marquis is a cool place! We were walking around the city, checking out all the standard tourist sites. On our way from Trafalgar Square to Covent Garden, we stumbled upon The Marquis. The downstairs feels like a fun, historic pub, and the upstairs is quieter, more sit down restaurant-esque. We just went for a mid-afternoon snack, so sat downstairs and ordered at the bar. I ordered the Bockwurst Hot Dog, which was really good. It was a nice sized hot dog, topped with grilled onions and mustard. My friends all ordered the Cheddar Cheese & Tomato Open Toastie, which they loved also! Definitely recommend the Marquis! read more

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We had a wonderful Sunday roast and it was some of London's best food! We topped it off with a warm brownie and ice cream. It was located in an old house built in the 1600s which was so cozy! The service and staff were excellent as well. Make this a must stop! read more

Rock solid pub close to the bridge to see the London Eye and Big Ben. Great food and staff.

This is a wonderful place! Great music (4,500 record collection). Great food! Great staff! Great location (Dickens wrote two books here & J.K.Rowling was inspired by the alley behind the pub). I highly recommend the fish and chips! Bar is on the first floor, café is on the third floor! read more

While playing tourist in London, we stopped by this excellent pub in the classy Covent Garden area of West London, for a quick bite and some drinks. It is a 2-story location with the bar on the first floor and a smaller dining room upstairs. They have a good variety of great tasting beers on draft, and the food is also very good; in fact much better than we had expected. They serve the best Cumberland Sausage that we had during our week-long stay in London. The food menu is fairly diverse and offers a good selection of small plates, sandwiches, large plates, desserts, and snacks. A nice touch was having Some Gluten Free and Vegetarian options. We had the Beef and Ale Pot Pie, the Cumberland Sausage and Mash, and the Cumberland Sausage and Onion Baguette. All were delicious. Service was very polite and friendly, which we have found quite typical of London. Londoners are always nice to tourists :D. Prices are reasonable and definitely worth it. We will definitely be back on our next trip. Until then! read more

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Minute steak was chewy and flavorless. Fish and chips were not very good. Fish was overdone. Service was lackluster. Would not return. read more

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I came to the dining room at the Marquis for dinner on a Saturday night and it was great! Food was really good, especially for a pub, and the atmosphere in the dining room was great. Would definitely recommend for someone hoping to have a dinner in a quiet space or wanting to try classic British pub food! read more

Come here early (like around 6pm) if you want a table! My friends and I were the first to arrive just as the kitchen was opening up and we sat upstairs. We ordered your pub classics - fish and chips, ham and chips, beer. Our waiter was friendly, but once the after-work crowd rolled in, we barely saw him as he was manning the bar. The food was what you'd expect from a pub. Probably one of the "fresher" fish and chips I've had. It wasn't super greasy like in the States and it hit the spot. Tartar sauce costed extra, which is annoying but it seems like the UK charges for sauces anyways. The beer was light and perfect for summer. I forgot the name of it, but it was recommended by the waiter. We probably stayed there for about 1.5 hours, eating and talking. The ambiance was casual and perfect for this. It got fairly loud as the tiny room filled up with people, but we didn't mind. read more

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Decently priced beers in the heart of the theatre district. We found the Marquis through a back alley way. If you're looking for somewhere to rest your feet after a long day of walking, this probably isn't it as table space is limited and most of the patrons have to stand. Service was standard as most pubs in London you order at the bar. Free Wifi, washrooms and a place to charge the phone were a plus. Can't comment on the food. read more

A big groups of us came for a work lunch here over Christmas. We booked out the upstairs area which was great. The staff were friendly & gave us prosecco on arrival then kept the drinks flowing. The problems started when the food arrived. We had pre ordered around a month in advance, and the waiters came round and took our names when we sat down. They then brought the food out and got every single one on our table wrong. I went to the bar to question this with the waiter and rather than apologising or offering to rectify the problem he replied 'you've moved seats'. Erm, no, we haven't. The food itself was also poor - the roast potatoes were pale and soggy, and the carrots cooked to the point that they mushed when I tried to stab them with the fork. A nice place to come for a drink, but I'd definitely avoid the food. Many better options in the immediate area. read more

A very friendly pub with good food! My husband had the fish and chips and said the fish was very firm, and I had the steak pie which was also very good. The small dining room upstairs was pleasant and not too loud, and the service was attentive and welcoming. read more

Two friends of mine from Germany were visiting London and were excited about the obligatory Fish & Chips. We were at the National Portrait Gallery and then looked for a pub nearby. We found a free table in the upstairs dining room of The Marquis. Looking around me and seeing the food on other people's tables, I regretted having sat down. I tried to stay positive but the food really was awful. Everything was bad quality and looked just cheap - the fish & chips, the soup, and the bread. You can probably go there for a pint but don't waste your gut on the food. read more

Boring beer. Bad food. This place isn't terrible. It's just really not good. The beer range is dull and unsurprising. The food is varied but impressively bland. I had a chicken burger and onion rings. It was almost tasteless. Seriously, a tasteless burger. It's almost impossible to get wrong. The potato skins are also tasteless apparently. This is fine if you just want food in your stomach or a drink, but you can almost definitely find somewhere better. read more

This is a fantastic pub. The barkeeper was very friendly and the food was superb. We actually visited this pub twice during our stay in London. If we ever come back to London we will certainly look this place up. read more

We came across this pub on our way from Leicester Square to Charing Cross. It's downstairs bar area is always busy and lively. It has some nice beers on offer and one can sit at the big curved windows to watch the world walk past. It's upstairs eating area is nice as well and they offer a great cheese board and some decent wines. Great place to spend a couple of hours after work or before going for a show. read more

Not much to say about this pub that would make it stand out from your typical London experience, but that is a good thing. Had the soup and fish and chips and ate in the upstairs dining room with only one other couple. It wa a little after 3pm, and the main floor was packed which is why we moved upstairs. Service was good and fast, and we liked the food. Thumbs up overall. read more

Run-of-the-mill London pub. Normal prices for drinks, bathroom is fairly clean. Seems like the place has a bit of history, though, there's little boards telling the tale of a "Du Vall" person and his untimely demise after being caught at the Marquis. read more

Great little bar. The bartender was very friendly and told this Americano what is what when "Having a session" Haha. Really cool dude, drank beer, and bounced. 5 stars and that's that. read more

We had a difficult time finding pubs in this area that appealed to adults. We ended up upstairs for lunch. The farmers plate was a nice change to the usual pub fair. Seating could be cramped depending on how many clients there were. Only real downside is that the upstairs was poorly ventilated and much too warm. read more

Terrible service and mediocre food. Upon arriving, the milk machine for coffees was broken, so our selection of coffee was limited to black with a side of milk. Then the coffee arrived cold and had to be microwaved. The chips, which were bland and reminiscent of frozen supermarket chips, took an exorbitant amount of time to arrive. Will not be visiting again. read more

Good food, good service, and great music. Love the vinyl collection they are playing. If you need a quick bite and a drink, this place is perfect. read more