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The Clarence

Whitehall, London

Average User Rating
5 out of 10 (2 reviews)


Address:53 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HP

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Venue Type:Public Houses & Inns

Region:Westminster
(London)


Nearest Station:Charing Cross


Telephone: 020 7930 4808

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Opening HoursMon-Saturday: 10.00 - 23.00
Sunday: 11.00-10.30

About The Clarence:Just a hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, the MOD and the Horse Guard’s Parade, The Clarence has an undeniably impressive location that attracts both locals and tourists alike; the PM himself will no doubt drop in now and again after a tiring day at number 10!  

With the kitchen open all day, the pub is an ideal place to grab a bite to eat away from the busy hustle and bustle of London’s West End, and, being opposite Trafalgar Studios, it’s the perfect opportunity to get a pre-theatre nibble before a show.  No doubt tourists will love a traditional British fish and chips or bangers and mash, while those simply popping out from the office may be glad for the variety of the daily changing specials.

Real ales are given prime position in the intimate downstairs bar while the quieter Pol Roger dining room upstairs, available to hire for private lunches or dinners, business meetings and more, focuses more closely on the impressive wine list The Clarence has to offer.  

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Extra Information

  • Smoking Area
  • Party Bookings Taken (50)
  • Private Hire Available (50)
  • Large Screen Television
  • Children Allowed
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Background Music
  • Outdoor Space

Reviews


The All In London Review


"Tourists can sample hearty British food at The Clarence"

Added Wed 16 Jun 2010 by Leila


Situated on Whitehall, The Clarence provides typical pub ambience in the midst of tourist London. The dining room is upstairs, and is also available for private hire. The smallish room has quirky features such as a large mural of a map of the world covering the ceiling, and a huge fork and spoon hanging from the walls.

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The Latest User Review


My Review

1 out of 10 stars

What a shame - AVOID!
This has the potential to be a decent Whitehall pub, with a great location and nice interior post refurb. The food isn't bad either.

However the service / quality of staff is well below what you'd expect anywhere in London and really lets the place down.

for example on a recent visit we were greeted by an aggressive and very poorly presented girl who insisted that we sat at a small table for two rather than a table of our choice despite the bar being only 1/3 full (it was towards the end of lunchtime). When we asked to sit else where we got a very rude response

No one would mind being asked politely or being told that if the placed filled up that we'd have to move. But the attitude was shocking and this particular member of staff was clearly not cut out for a customer facing role.

Unfortunately his wasn't a once off - and have hard many bad stories from friends and colleagues. If the Clarence wishes to retain customers and justify its high prices it needs to pay attention to more than just the food and the decor.

All in all there are better pubs on Whitehall, don't make the mistake of going here


Name: steve
Location: hicks


Added by A Customer on Tue 01 Mar 2011 at 16:50:01
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