The Wolseley City

4.5

100 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

5 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

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Booked 7 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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
020 3772 0600
Website
https://thewolseleycity.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jai Shaikh
Catering
Alternatively, when combined the rooms can seat up to 24 guests for larger celebrations or meetings. <br /><br />In addition to our private dining rooms on the ground floor, we also offer a unique semi-private event space on the mezzanine level.
Private party facilities
Ideal for hosting breakfast, lunch or dinner gatherings with colleagues and friends, our private dining rooms are tucked away from the main and available to book 7 days a week. The Lombard private dining room can accommodate up to 12 seated guests and the Clement private dining room can accommodate up to 10 seated guests.

Location
68 King William St, London, Greater London EC4N 7HR
Area
London Bridge
Cross Street
The Wolseley City is situated on King William Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Less than a minute walk from Monument Station, 3 minute walk from Bank Station or a 6 minute walk from London Bridge Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Wolseley City Afternoon Tea Experience
GBP 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.
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.

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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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 offers a "stunning venue" with "wonderful service" and "amazing food." The "beautiful art deco surroundings" enhance the dining experience, while "live jazz" on Sundays adds a special touch. Though some find the food "pricey" and service "inconsistent," the overall ambiance and quality are highly praised.

100 Reviews

R
Ruth
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 February 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
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 15 February 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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H
Helen
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 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
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 4 February 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
London
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 4 February 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
London
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 January 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
Devon
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 23 January 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
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 January 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
London
171 reviews
5.0
171 reviews
Dined on 22 January 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 booking

2 people

5 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

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Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Cross Street
The Wolseley City is situated on King William Street
Area
London Bridge
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
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Modern European, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Less than a minute walk from Monument Station, 3 minute walk from Bank Station or a 6 minute walk from London Bridge Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jai Shaikh
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thewolseleycity.com/
Phone number
020 3772 0600
Catering
Alternatively, when combined the rooms can seat up to 24 guests for larger celebrations or meetings. <br /><br />In addition to our private dining rooms on the ground floor, we also offer a unique semi-private event space on the mezzanine level.
Private party facilities
Ideal for hosting breakfast, lunch or dinner gatherings with colleagues and friends, our private dining rooms are tucked away from the main and available to book 7 days a week. The Lombard private dining room can accommodate up to 12 seated guests and the Clement private dining room can accommodate up to 10 seated guests.

The Wolseley City

Make a booking

Select a time

Additional information

Experiences