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The Duke of Wellington

(74 Ratings)
Men drink here

Nothing out of the ordinary to say about this perfectly fine Soho corner pub. At its most extreme it's borderline-leathery and casual-sordid. Can become buzzy and busy, with a crush of men often seen outside sipping pints as they clock and cruise the passers-by. Overlooks the stage door at the back of the Queen's Theatre. Check website for weekly quiz and bingo options. Somewhat complementing 'The Welly' in terms of clientele is the more frisky-sleazy but less happy-go-lucky Comp...

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Reviews

catbrown4you
catbrown4you
Over a year ago

barmen are idiots

Stuff gossip, stuff ignorant... But people what visit this bar are nice.... Again barmen????? Need stop gossip, stop see people and whisper, need to work more and care less about what is going on. Im against gay working in gay places because they think be super star and treat people what is there to spend money like rubish.


LondonGuy123
LondonGuy123
Over a year ago

Foe bears and older guys

This classic British pub has been open for well over a decade and it’s known as a great, friendly spot to grab a drink and watch a match. This pub regularly has great sporting evenings that serve some of the locals who live and work in Soho. You can watch a variety of different matches and sporting events on the array of flatscreen televisions at this pub has to offer.


snjensen
snjensen
Over a year ago

nice


roberto.pische.1
roberto.pische.1
Over a year ago

BAD

BAD. the man in the yellow jacket at the entrance was very very rude and did not let me in saying that I wasn't gay! really hurtful to me


slender74
slender74
Over a year ago

Rude staff with attitude

Negative side: I observed a tall blonde short-hair skinny camp barman serving his customers and several times whispering right in front of the customers to another barman something and both looking at the customers and laughing. Appalling juvenile bullying behaviour! I was disgusted and shall not return. Avoid as staff are rude! Positive side: Mix bag of customers (if that is your thing) so relaxed atmosphere (except for staff attitude!)


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