The Wolseley City

4.5

100 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Charming

Rooted in the tradition of Europe’s grand café culture, The Wolseley City is known for its all-day dining, monochrome design details and landmark architecture, sited on the threshold of one of London’s most historic quarters on King William Street near Bank.

Additional information

Location
68 King William St, London, Greater London EC4N 7HR
Phone number
020 3772 0600
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Modern European, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jai Shaikh

Experiences

London Restaurant Festival: Sunday Roast with Jazz
Multiple dates available
There are few things so institutionally British as the Sunday roast. Choose between our Sirloin of Herefordshire Beef, Corn-Fed Chicken or Roast Celeriac, all accompanied with a serving of roast potatoes and honey roasted root vegetables. Alongside our Sunday lunch roasts specials, embrace the joyous melodies of our three-piece jazz band every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. Setting stage on our mezzanine, enjoy the soulful sounds of Fraser’s Jazz Band.
The Wolseley City Afternoon Tea Experience
£39.50 per person
Multiple dates available
From Saturday 29th June, we’ll be offering our Classic Afternoon Tea, Cream Tea and Champagne Afternoon every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-5pm. Enjoy assorted finger sandwiches, fruit scones with homemade strawberry jam and clotted cream, and a selection of cakes, all served with tea.

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
South East London
Good for business meals
South East London
Hot spot
South East London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wolseley City impresses with its "beautiful art deco surroundings" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "vibrant, yet not overwhelming" atmosphere. Highlights include the "live jazz music" and dishes like "kedgeree" and "fish pie." It's a "stunning venue" ideal for special occasions and business lunches.

100 Reviews

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Ruth
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The host was friendly and welcoming. We were uni friends meeting after a while and were given time and space to catch up over good food and drink. Complementary chocolates at the end were a lovely touch.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and great vibe. The staff was very polite and considerate. Desserts were banging
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Rob VIP
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great delicious food and wonderful service and ambiance! Really a special evening for us!
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Helen
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for a family dinner last Saturday. The staff were very helpful and attentive. The food was excellent although some dishes were on the pricey side (considering the portion). The restaurant was spacious with the typical Wolseley ambience. We will be back!
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Leslie
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful experience and venue. I had the scallops which were divine. Escargot was decent. The white onion soup was tasty but the blue cheese bread included made the difference. The service was amazing! My pisco sour was top notch.
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Linda VIP
London16 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great location , nice replica of the original restaurant no surprise feels very much like a business venue as went on a Tuesday . Food and service good
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Amy Humphries VIP
London6 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Sat down at 12.45. Finally called someone over so we could order at drink at 1.20pm. Experience this multiple times when dining here. So frustrating. Food is good but the service is always TERRIBLE
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Simon
Devon11 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining at this branch of the Wolsey. It was every bit as good as the main restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Good portion size, attentive staff and excellent wine.
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Jenny
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous decor and ambiance Great service will go back
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Charlotte
London171 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A large salad for £26 needs to consist of kore than 10 engine leaves and 5 bits of blue cheese
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FAQs

The Wolseley City is rated 4.5 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

68 King William St, London, Greater London EC4N 7HR

Additional information

Phone number
020 3772 0600
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Modern European, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jai Shaikh

The Wolseley City

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

London Restaurant Festival: Sunday Roast with Jazz