The Edgar Wallace

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  Michael Devlin

  ·1 month ago

  “What a great boozer. Food is excellent, service second to none and they serve Sussex Best alongside Landlord. Couldn't fault the place. Highly recommend and worthy of 5*”

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  Wendie Mc

  ·2 months ago

  “I went to an event held at The Edgar Wallace and had a great time. Staff were quick to serve and friendly. A double brandy and mixer was £14 which for London is reasonable.”

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  Sugarplum Baby

  ·3 months ago

  “What a fantastic start to my friends birthday weekend celebrations. The music was spot on, in fact 11 out of 10 The vibes was excellent such a warm and family atmosphere. Even in this hot weather we were dancing non stop for over 3hrs. If you like old soul, reggae and a bit of lovers rock, this is a place to visit as a nice afternoon, early evening vibes as it finishes at 9pm. I will defo be going back when I can get tickets, as they sell out fast. Massive congratulations to this wonderful married duo for bringing this together.”

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  simon langley

  ·3 months ago

  “Whilst staying in London for work I often go exploring of an evening, looking for somewhere to eat and have a nice pint of beer or two. This time I happened to stumble upon The Edgar Wallace. I like places that seem 'tucked away' off the beaten track, it feels like uncovering a secret. As soon as I walked in I knew I loved this place. They had on two of my favourites beers, Tim Taylor's 'Landlord' and Harvey's Best...so that was drinks sorted, and the food menu gave me a dilemma of which of the 'Classics' I would pick for supper. I'm not usually one for taking photos of food but when the Sausage n Mash that I ordered came I took a pic and sent it too my partner ...she agreed that it looked delicious...and it absolutely was. I plan on returning and working my way though the rest of the menu when I get the opportunity. As the other reviews mention, as soon as you walk in you are struck by the decor and ambience of the pub... I defy anyone to not find themselves craning their neck looking at the collection of memorabilia that line the walls and ceiling...quite something. For me though, on top of what I've mentioned above, the best thing was the way I was treated by the people who run the place. So friendly and charming...I'd never been there before but was spoken to and made to feel like I was a valued regular customer. If you get the chance then go there... you'll enjoy it.”

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  vicki-ann Booth

  ·5 months ago

  “Was walking the fleet street tour and myself/friends spotted this quirky looking venue on route! (And so delighted we did!) So pleased to have popped in, really unique decor and surroundings - we sadly didn't eat (as had a meal booked for the early eve) however appreciated the attention to detail in the menu with local quality produce keeping to a traditional English fayre! The drinks we had were good quality reasonably priced and the range available was decent. The staff were really lovely and found out it's an independent venue who's been lovingly ran for 16 years! Proper little boozer's with heart, history and soul are truly a part of the UKs charm so if you're in the area - absolutely pop in it's so worth a tasty drink and admiration! Will definitely return again if in the area.”

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  Eileen Dowling

  ·6 months ago

  “This is my second visit to this very quirky establishment it’s like going back in time, with a relaxed atmosphere very friendly staff. This time I brought my wife and we were not disappointed. Our food was delightful well presented lots of flavour, our waitress was Hattie, very friendly good knowledge of the menu. Portion size was generous great value for money. I had the Cheese Steak sandwich on sourdough with crispy triple cooked chips, my wife had traditional Fish and Chips, accompanied by two of their real ales. We will definitely be returning.”

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  MADDOGLEP

  ·7 months ago

  “A CAMRA Good Beer Guide pub.. Easy to find twixt The Strand and Fleet Street. 4 fairly standard real ales. Flic chose 1/2 a Harvey's Sussex Bitter. Liza a Cola. £8. Two rooms over two floors plus spill out onto the pavement. Toilets upstairs. Ceiling covered in beer mats. Eclectic collection of smoking artifacts. Food menu available.”

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  London City Pubs

  ·9 months ago

  “The benefit of weekday drinking is that wonderful pubs like the Edgar Wallace are open for business. Some City pubs still adhere to the area's longstanding culture of Monday-Friday opening, even though working arrangements have changed dramatically in the last few years. This is one of them, and so it's a delight to get inside. Its decor must be unique in the whole of London. The street level bar is covered in wall to wall vintage adverts. They're mainly for alcohol and cigarettes or cigars. The ceiling is decorated with hundreds of pump clips for beers sold over the decades. As a repository and museum of advertising, it's hard to beat. Even the first floor dining room and the toilets have a collection. It brings the pub culture of past ages straight back to me, every time I've visited over the years. If ever the advertising industry needed a spiritual home, this little pub in a quiet street near the legal heart of the City would be it. It's just incredibly unusual in an excellent way. Personally, I'd drink here every time I'm in London if I had the chance. I've seen other venues in the City opening up at weekends and it seems to work. Hopefully the people in charge will test the water at some point and consider opening at weekends. This place is so engaging more people should have the opportunity to buy a pint and absorb the collection. It's art. Pint of Skol and a Regal anyone?”

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  Michael C

  ·1 year ago

  “First visit, came for a quick drink. Beautiful interior that is more akin to a museum from yesteryear than your traditional pub but I really loved it, couldn't stop staring at all the blasts from the past. Relaxed atmosphere.Good choice of drinks at usual London prices. Service was good.”

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  1956gooner

  ·2 years ago

  “This is a delightful pub located down a side street near Aldwych. I opted for a Camden Hells lager at £7. They did have 3 cask ales available. Of interest is the special offer of a £10 lunch which is excellent value. It was fairly busy for a mid week afternoon, due mainly to a pub tour group. There is a nice seating area upstairs and a small standing area outside. The ceiling is covered with beer mats, a feature I liked. The bartender, Jana, was everything you could wish for, very friendly and engaging. In summary a very nice pub.”

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