Westminster Arms

We had just arrived in the Westminster area on our planned walking tour of the surroundings when the heavens opened up and started to drench us. We sought shelter in the Westminster Arms along with dozens of other bedraggled tourists. The ground floor area was absolutely packed but we climbed up the rickety stairs to the 1st floor. Here the gentleman behind the bar told us that they were full, but fortunately a couple of gentlemen occupying a table for 6 persons slid over to make room for our party of 4. So nice of them!

We then settled in to look at what the food menu was like. We didn't have much of an appetite so we restricted ourselves to sharing a plate of nachos, a sausage roll, a Scotch egg based on chorizo and a couple of servings of sticky pudding. For drinks we focused mainly on fruity ciders. The service provided by both the older gentleman and the young lady behind the bar was great - friendly and efficient!

By the time that we left we had dried out a bit and were glad that our little pit stop here had been so pleasant. Thank you!

Double-fronted pub just off Broad Sanctuary, so right in the religious and legislative heart of Westminster. Good location. The pub has upstairs dining and downstairs seating. Quite small. I didn't stay that long but the Guinness was fine.

Always seems busy in here when I walk past. Pretty big on the inside compared to what I expected and lots of space for drinking. The crowd was fairly young and made for a good atmosphere. Closed at 10.30pm but that’s increasingly the case on many weekdays. Pints steep as usual in this area. Toilets in good condition. Enjoyed the traditional feel of the place and will return.

Got the meat pie, with pickled cabbage and mash potato, it was really good, but got overcharged when the bill came. I went to pay with card without checking the value on the machine and was charged 26.4 for a 15.5 pie plus gratuity 10% so I overpaid by about 9 pound. At the time there were other customers complaining about their order as well so I didn't make a fuss while there. I also requested a glass of water and never got it.

Food was really good, hot and very generous portion sizes. Staff were attentive and cheerful. Giving it 3 stars as they don't warn you anywhere at all about the 10% service charge. You only find you've been done when you've paid. I wouldn't have tipped if I'd known that.

Nice old style pub for a quick pint. Lovely owner and staff with lots of info about the beers and the local area.
Well worth a visit if your visiting the UK or fancy a nice drink in a historical setting.
Just round the corner from Winston Churchills statue.

Great atmosphere and service, but the beer on tap could have been a bit colder. It has that typical London pub vibe that we all love, but beware, fellow vegetarians: there are not many options (which is the norm for a pub). I will definitely visit once again!