The Devonshire, Soho
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/london10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters lean towards recommending this Soho pub, and a couple praise the Guinness. One diner says not to skip the scallop, and one commenter says the food upstairs is good. A recurring concern is crowding: a couple of people describe it as packed at busy times. One commenter finds the interior nothing special, one feels it has turned hipster, and one says it has become more restaurant than pub.
Address
The Devonshire, 17 Denman St, London W1D 7HW, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Guinness
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/londonskater in r/london · Jan 2024
Delighted the old pub is back and recalls years of upstairs visits there.
- Recommendsu/thinkismella_rat in r/london · Jan 2024
Says the operator behind the reopening reliably produces good pubs, judging by their other venues.
- Recommendsu/lastaccountgotlocked in r/london · Jan 2024
Notes the name has been shortened and says they are glad the pub is back.
- Mixedu/megawoot in r/london · Jan 2024wait time
Visited recently and found it packed inside, though suspects it's nicer when quieter.
- Mixedu/MackMaster1 in r/london · Jan 2024
Says the Guinness is good, but the place is packed at busy times and the interior is unremarkable.
- Mixedu/blondie1024 in r/london · Jan 2024
Thinks it has turned hipster but welcomes a Soho pub reopening, hoping neighbours don't shut it down.
- Recommendsu/geekjoe in r/london · Feb 2025taste
Visited recently; advises not skipping the scallop, calling it very good.
- Recommendsu/JCrivens in r/london · Jan 2024taste
Says the Guinness pint there is excellent.
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- Recommendsu/Turkey2Little in r/london · Sep 2024ambience
Suggests this place as not truly old but with an old-timey feel.
- Caveatu/Sweghamthefrog in r/london · Jan 2024
Says it is now a restaurant rather than a pub.
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