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The Duke of Wellington

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Address
119 Balls Pond Road, London
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Phone
020 7275 7640
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Website
thedukeofwellington.london

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About this place The Duke of Wellington

One of London’s oldest gay pubs, this Balls Pond Road spot has been pouring pints since 1842. Now it's a neighborhood fixture for queer locals.

The drinks menu is a good one, with real ales, ciders, and a thoughtful wine list. It's the kind of place you can actually relax with a pint, not shout over club music.

They’re serious about food too. The kitchen runs pop-ups and has a standing partnership with Yolk, a modern British diner. Yolk does simple, well-made dishes with a bit of personality.

This isn't just a place for a quick drink; it’s a proper pub, and a friendly one. If you want to know what’s on, or when Yolk is serving, check their website.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 12:00-22:00
Tuesday 12:00-23:00
Wednesday 12:00-23:00
Thursday 12:00-23:00
Friday 12:00-23:00
Saturday 10:00-23:00
Sunday 12:00-22:00

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Lesbian / Women-focused LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Go-Go Boys Strippers Casual Food served Pub/Tavern Wine Bar Walk-ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Pub Themed parties Adult performances No dress code

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4.4
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557 reviews

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Richard
Richard Jun 2026
★★★★★
Daniela Meloni
Daniela Meloni Jun 2026
★★★★★

The food and coffee are delicious, the staff very nice. My fave pub around the office to celebrate with colleagues at lunch. Ty!

Robert (TPK)
Robert (TPK) Jun 2026
★★★★★

Disappointing experience overall. I hosted a dinner for six, and we were all looking forward to a Sunday roast. Unfortunately, by the time we arrived, all the roast options apart from the beef and vegetarian roast were unavailable, which was very frustrating and significantly limited the menu. We also had to wait around 10-15 minutes for our table to be prepared, despite having a booking, and the gentleman serving us was not particularly friendly or welcoming, which added to the disappointment. As locals, we were excited to enjoy a good Sunday roast in Marylebone, so it was a shame that the experience fell short of expectations. I hope these issues can be addressed, as the restaurant has a great location and potential.

Promod Mistry
Promod Mistry Jun 2026
★★★★★
Mish
Mish Jun 2026
★★★★★
Vei Ho
Vei Ho Jun 2026
★★★★★

First time trying this pub with my work colleagues. Nice cosy pub. Good selection of drinks. Food is available I think but we didn't order any. Good atmosphere. Traditional London pub. Staff are nice and friendly. Service was quick even for a Thursday evening after work drink in the summer. Would visit here again.

L Vorbeck
L Vorbeck May 2026
★★★★★

Beautiful modern pub, great pint of Asahi/Guinness and the staff was extra friendly! Definitely recommend.

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