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The Wigmore

London, Marylebone - Modern British - Pub - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Some people might run a mile from a place describing itself as a 'deluxe re-imagining of the Great British Pub', especially one attached to a five-star hotel (The Langham), but the Wigmore has a lot going for it. The space is positively glamorous, with a handsome bar taking centre stage, marble-topped tables, rich forest-green walls and a soaring, ornate ceiling. The parquet floor would make a fine addition to any manor house. There are keg lagers and IPAs at the bar and some cask ales, but it's the cocktails that best suit the place – Exotic Old Fashioned or East 8 Hopped Up, anyone? The menu is fired up with ambition, thanks to the influence of Michel Roux Jr, so small plates (aka 'snacks') might include anything from wee buttered crumpets topped with fresh-as-a-daisy cock crab to masala-spiced Scotch egg with a moreish dhal relish. The XXL stovetop cheese and mustard toastie has its own PR machine but is nonetheless just a toastie (it is big, though). To follow, the salt ...

Some people might run a mile from a place describing itself as a 'deluxe re-imagining of the Great British Pub', especially one attached to a five-star hotel (The Langham), but the Wigmore has a lot going for it. The space is positively glamorous, with a handsome bar taking centre stage, marble-topped tables, rich forest-green walls and a soaring, ornate ceiling. The parquet floor would make a fine addition to any manor house. There are keg lagers and IPAs at the bar and some cask ales, but it's the cocktails that best suit the place – Exotic Old Fashioned or East 8 Hopped Up, anyone? The menu is fired up with ambition, thanks to the influence of Michel Roux Jr, so small plates (aka 'snacks') might include anything from wee buttered crumpets topped with fresh-as-a-daisy cock crab to masala-spiced Scotch egg with a moreish dhal relish. The XXL stovetop cheese and mustard toastie has its own PR machine but is nonetheless just a toastie (it is big, though). To follow, the salt beef pie with mash is hearty and satisfying, so it's a shame when roast halibut spends a little too long in the oven (served with coco beans, chorizo and sweetcorn), and slow-cooked pork belly is somewhat overloaded with garlic. After that, fruity treats such as strawberry tart or cherry Eton mess beckon. The Wigmore wears its pub credentials with pride (sport on TV, quiz nights, weekday breakfasts), and the place works equally well as a watering hole or restaurant – this is the 21st century after all.      

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VENUE DETAILS

15 Langham Place
Marylebone
W1B 3DEGB

020 7965 0198

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OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Private dining room, Wheelchair access

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