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  • 5/5 Doug N. 1 year ago on Google • 1839 reviews
    Very big Wetherspoons in Legal London. Old banking building. Your usual 'Spoons food, ambience and low prices. The building in wonderful, and we found the service excellent.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ania W. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful Wetherspoons’. Usual menu and drinks. It’s very very crowded because of location so it’s better to come early
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Enrico 1 year ago on Google • 350 reviews
    Nice historic building, formerly a bank.. now a weatherspoon pub with the usual offerings. Had a pint and a small burger. Decent quality and price.. Bar staff wasn’t the most friendly even though we really did make an effort to be nice..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 2 years ago on Google • 89 reviews
    The best, most fanciest wetherspoons I've been to. The ambience and decor is impressive, with loads of paintings and knight related decorations. The bar is quite big and with very friendly staff. Has become my favourite spoons.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard H. 2 years ago on Google
    Spoons have some good buildings, this one is outrageously good. Makes you wonder what would have happened to the building if they hadn't?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philip M. 2 years ago on Google
    Probably the best spoons I’ve been to. Great vibe, food and drink on the expensive side but still cheaper than most places near here. Would definitely recommend for a casual night out!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lolly G. 2 years ago on Google
    Good old Werthies! Another example of breathing new life in to a beautiful historical building. Even the Ladies loos are special. The usual selection if great drinks and food at very affordable prices!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graham S. 1 year ago on Google • 1014 reviews
    Superb interior in the heart of the city. Run by Weatherspoon’s, so excellent prices. Quiet on the weekend which is nice. The bathrooms are amazing very detailed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian K. 1 year ago on Google • 355 reviews
    After a couple of years of abstinence owing to COVID, our group of seven friends from our old school days met up again here for a Saturday afternoon/evening of reminiscing, watching 6 Nations rugby and drinking far too much beer. We like this place as it is big, friendly and has a certain atmosphere having previously been the Union Bank. As you probably already know this pub takes its name from the order of Warrior Knights across whose land Chancery Lane was built in the 12th century. It is named after an ancient order of Warrior Monks – The Knights Templar which features heavily in The Da Vinci Code. Having arrived well in time for the first of the two games that day we had our choice of places to sit close to what appeared to be smaller TV screen than we remember from previous years. The drinking then started. As they had already run out of the IPA we had to settle on the Cornish Doon Bar beer which was OK. We got through quite a few pints so feel qualified to give an opinion... Oh, and we can confirm that the restrooms, down in the basement are also in order. Clean and well presented. We were all there often enough as the beer filtered through... Some of us also ordered the food which also came with extra pints. As the afternoon wore on the place slowly began to fill up and I was surprised how full it was when we left early that evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Beer B. 1 year ago on Google • 337 reviews
    Beautiful architecture of a excellently restored period building. Nice and open inside too. One of the best wetherspoon at least in London for it's uniqueness there. Unfortunately not much of a real ale selection when we went one guest ale was on which wasn't the best quality wise and another was being put on as we left. Food is above average for wetherspoon though, especially for the Pizza and pigs in blankets. Still worth a visit if in the area going around the pubs, even just for the location it's self.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reda K. 2 years ago on Google • 163 reviews
    It is excellent pub, one of my favourites Wetherspoons. I've been there twice, the first time inthe evening the pub was very busy but still staff were very friendly, food good, beer cold. My second time, last Saturday morning I had the pub neatly on my one. Staff, food, prices and beer deserved 5 stars. And toilets! Incredible size and beautiful decorated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith R. 1 year ago on Google • 149 reviews
    Fantastically decorated room with ornate pillars stretching up to the ceiling, stone font shaped tables a balcony with seating area looking down on the large main room. An extensive bar area with glass backed wall then its down a large wooden staircase to the best toilets I have ever see in a pub. Staff were very good to boot and the food turned up freshly cooked and pipping hot,well worth a visit just to explore a building
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 2 years ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Perfect start to the day with a delicious breakfast along with exemplary service. Hat's off to the gentleman behind the bar who was pleasant and courteous, and also to the gentleman Manager who, from observation getting involved in tasks, clearly is a Leader. In my opinion, one of the most interesting and best Wetherspoons in the country.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gary d. 2 years ago on Google
    Very close to temple church , great interior templar relics everywhere very friendly staff and customers. Excellent prices 👏 will definitely visit 👍 again next time in London
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Daniel M. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly and helpful staff. Food was the usual wetherspoons acceptable standard and served quickly. Disappointed in the real ale selection with only one guest ale, and that was a repeat of previous wetherspoons served stuff. Nice surroundings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominik D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good place for groups, excellent interior, lot of suprises inside. Higly recomended

  • 5/5 Christopher T. 2 years ago on Google
    5 starts for sure. It was for a special celebration for a friend. A masquerade ball. The venue was absolutely spot on. A great selection of drinks on offer. A fantastic DJ, dance area was setup, enough seating for the less active. Thoroughly recommend this place for a party or celebration. My first party since lockdown has officially ended; for which this was a memorable event for a memorable party. Great night in a great place 😁😁😁

  • 5/5 Lasco A. 2 years ago on Google
    Was here on a filming day but my favourite JD Weatherspoons ever. I've researched Templars including Richard the Lionheart so was very personal for me.

  • 5/5 Chuck N. 10 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    We had an amazing dinner! From the service to the atmosphere to the excellent food. Very delightful and I highly recommend the experience of having dinner or a beverage. Our waiter did an amazing job and was very attentive! The beef shoulder was excellent!

  • 2/5 Dom B. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! What a beautiful pub with simply the worst staff. I don't think I have ever been to a pub anywhere with staff this rude. So to the 2 guys behind the bar I think you need to get yourself some customer service training and probably a hug from your Mum or something.

  • 5/5 Roy Simmons (. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to eat. Service was good, especially since we popped in during the height of lunch time. If your sitting at a table you place your order through your phone. Great value for your money especially for a family of 5.

  • 4/5 Toby M. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here during a trip to London for an event, and just wow... I would say that The Knights Templar is one of, if not, the most aesthetically pleasing Weatherspoons I've been to. I've only been here once but I'm sure I'll visit again sometime. Such a lovely time to spend with friends during the evening, bustling with locals and friendly staff. The service was fast considering how busy it was at the time. I had ordered myself the Ultimate Burger and BBQ Chicken Pizza which both were considerably good, alongside some Strawberry & Lime Kopparbergs. The interior was absolutely grand, from the chandeliers to the corinthian inspired columns - paintings scattered all over, adding to the overall decor. Prices were great, especially for a student visiting London. The bathrooms were quite a pleasant surprise too, looking like they've been taken directly from the Chamber of Secrets ahaha. Regardless, still a fine place to grab a meal and drink with friends. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Jennifer H. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely good good customer service very friendly staff quick service even when it was busy

  • 4/5 Karen D. 2 years ago on Google
    Had our wedding there, fantastic location, manager can be a bit difficult, but we would highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Cláudia Inês P. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place, amazing decor, great beer. It is worthy a visit to the toilets, trust me!

  • 5/5 Ruth S. 2 years ago on Google
    We held our wedding ceremony and reception here. The service from Jan and all the staff over a planning period of almost 2 years was first class. Date change due to covid was handled like a pro. Our guests were in awe of how wonderful the place looked and such amazing feedback on the service, food, decor and attention to detail. The best day of my life spent in this beautiful old building full of character. Can recommend 100% with no doubts.


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  • Payments
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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
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