Duke of York in Westminster

If you are looking for a traditional English public no further. This place is awesome. From the fish and chips to the library you can eat in the beers. This is what it feels like to be at an English pub. My wife got the fish and chips. I got the chicken schnitzel. We couldn’t pass up onion rings. Rinse down with a few cocktails and maybe a beer and it was a perfect dinner. 12/10 would recommend.

A lovely first meal in London in a long time. Of course it had to be fish and chips and was not disappointed. Crispy even when doused with malt vinegar. Side of mushy peas was a tad small, and while flavorless, that's not unusual. Upstairs dining room was not too busy but was hopping by the time we left. The early evening sun was very warm at our table but our server kindly closed the shades for us. Overall, a nice experience .

Warning: California/Oregon Native here so this review will have a west coast American bias. We came to this pub/restaurant for dinner our first night in London. I’m a big Fish & Chips fan so that’s what I wanted for my first night in town. I also enjoy beer so it seemed like the perfect option. We ate upstairs in the restaurant as the pub downstairs served limited food. The restaurant had a super cool vibe. It was very cozy and quiet. We sat in the back room which was styled like a library and it was so relaxing and great for having a nice conversation while eating. I ordered the Traditional Hand Battered Fish & Chips of course and it was great. It was my first Fish and Chips in London and ended up being one of my favorites (that includes the one I had at the Michelin Star rated Hind’s Head in Bray). Just a good solid piece of fish, well battered and fried with a good tartar sauce. Some places get way too fancy and forget sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. My wife ordered the Pulled Burrata and was really happy with it. She wanted something fresh and it really hit the spot for her. So much so that she wanted it again when we flew through London a week later. We also shared an order of the Butter Roasted Carrots and they were pretty solid. I didn’t think they were anything special, but worked well with the mushy peas that came with my Fish & Chips. Obviously I had a couple pints with dinner and my wife got a glass of wine. Bartender was really cool and made some good beer recommendations as I hadn’t had a lot of English beers. I would definitely go here again if/when I’m in London again.

I was very early to see Hamilton at the Victoria Theater. I asked if it was ok if I take my time with dinner. The staff were super friendly. Tho there was hardly anyone there when I arrived, they were fully booked with reservations before the show. I was welcomed in, not rushed and had a lovely meal. When they really got crowded and needed my table, I offered to move to the bar area. They insisted I did not have to. (But I wasn’t going to hold down a table for 4 by myself.) That kind of service - combined with good food and tasty beer - makes for a great restaurant. And I did move to the bar area. (This was end of November 2024.)

Good Samuel Smith's pub across the road from Victoria Underground Station. One cask beer on handpump; a good pint of Old Brewery Bitter served from a traditional wooden cask. Lots of outdoor seating. The Duke of York is on the site of a previous pub which was demolished as part of the ongoing modernisation of the whole area. The new pub is built in Edwardian style with trademark Sam Smith's dark wood and etched glass. There is a downstairs Public Bar and another room upstairs with a bar and restaurant. As with all Sam Smith's pubs, no swearing is allowed and mobile phones or tablets may not be used (other than to pay!).