Waxy's is such a strange place. You don't really feel like your in London anymore. The design, the staff, the general feel of the place is very Irish and I love it!

I went during Ireland's humiliating defeat in the 6 Nations against England. There were a couple of England fans who were being a bit cheeky but the Irish fans (who were naturally in abundance) we’re actually quite pleasant, a few were even laughing. I was surprised to say the least as everyone was pretty drunk.

The drinks there are pretty standard, but I was impressed with the service given that it was pretty busy. They were very courteous.

I must admit I did get rather drunk and had to leave quite sharpish; but the bouncers were very polite and didn’t bully me. Again another pleasant surprise. Would love to go again and this time I shall stay there later.

Mediocre. Not the best bar in London but probably not the worst. Only really suitable for a noisy p*ss up on a stag-do, when you are in the area and everywhere else has a queue to get in. Not somewhere to go for a chilled/quiet drink! I've been twice and had problems with reserved areas and the service was nothing to write home about. Leave this one for the tourists who don't know any better - the drinks are expensive considering the lack of "added-value" in terms of atmosphere, comfort or luxury.

Very nice pub, in the centre of the city the perfect place to hide from all the tourists and the rush... very nice decoration :-)

I love waxy O'conner, I 'm not a big drinker these days but still can enjoy the tea in there, the atmosphere is unlike any other,it looks like an old church with lots of nice artefacts to look at, the staff are lovely and friendly, I didn't even mind waiting a bit for my tea as they were very apologetic.
it has many cosy corners and floors with very good lighting which makes it one of the most exiting bars.
defiantly recommend .

Went along with a couple of mates after going shopping. Had a really nice time. Loved the rustic look of the pub and the service was good. We really enjoyed the atmosphere of the pub. If around Leicester Sq. again will make sure to pop in for another drink.

Being Irish I had my 30th birthday at Waxy's at the beginning of October and I'll never go back there again.

After reserving an area I turned up to find that despite the doorman being aware that I had reserved no tables had been saved for us. We were then moved up to the top floor after I complained to the manager - where there was no bar and it was 3 floors down to the toilet. Until the toilets broke and we had to walk down 3 floors and then to the very back of the pub to the loo.

The worst part was a female bar person at the main bar who was downright abusive to the customers.. including my 62 year old Dad. She threw drinks up on the bar spilling them and when people complained she refused to serve them.

She shouted at me because I repeated a drink order to her thinking she hadn't heard me.

All my friends came back from the bar saying she had been aggressive towards them for no reason.

If I could give Waxy's 0 stars I would.. awful place..

hi
just wondered if kids are welcome?
i have a 14 year old and really wanted to go but if i did, she would have to come to because we are on trip from eastbourne. please reply asap as am not here for long.
many thanks

Fantastic bar... Fantastic decor and great bar staff. Lovely place to chill with friends after work.

I was at Waxy's O'Connors yesterday and obviously there was a huge line at the entrance. I waited in the line for 20 minutes when I came to the entrance I had my id ready. They looked at the Driving license and said, this is not valid ! They asked for credit card, i showed them the credit card. I also showed then another Id with photo. The person at the entrance was so rude and stupid the birthdate was not matching ! I told them 'No it IS the same!!' .

All that I got was 'Not gonna happen mate' !!

All that I have to now ask is Waxy's Racist ?

-Raj

Great Irish pub, interesting surroundings, which has well designed, good atmosphere and service.

A pint of Guiness was poured well and the food: Fish and Chips with mushy peas, and Sausage and Mash were perfect partners. Excellent.

On a Saturday night it was packed full, and being my first time there i was disappointed i couldn't get the see the tree and decor in all it's glory.

I would definitely go there again, but maybe on a weekday or a day less busy.

The staff were OK, but seeing as it was packed and they were obviously stressed i could understand.

The bouncer was nice and chatty as well!

Waxy's is fantastic. I was in London 02-04, it's one of the only 2 pubs that really stuck - the bands were always fab - especially those guys that played every wednesday or so during late 03. Cant even remeber who they were - travesty! it was the friendliest, mopst comforatebl pub around. If only it had've traded later when I was frequenting it. Memorable place.
And if anyone reads this & can also remember the pub that had old bottoles lining it from top to bottom - pls let me know what it was called - was in the city somewhere

Not only is decor of Waxy's worthing noting, but the bar may well be one of the best in London. It is a go to anytime I have mates visit me in London who always leave saying they had a brilliant night. The drinks are very standard but the atmosphere created from an enthusiastic clientèle really make Waxy a special and fun bar.

It's worth coming here just to look at the place! Stunning. A great atmosphere too. Shame about the inflated prices though.

I have been in London a few months and love Waxy O'Connors. It is as good as any bar in Ireland.

I love Waxy O'Connors. The atmosphere is great, the staff arevery good (and I think they're all Irish which makes the theme brilliant). They sell club orange and Taytos, and I think Murphys on draught. If I'm not wrong they also show the GAA games. Waxy O'Connors is wicked.

Bars like Waxy O'Connors make me wish I was Irish. All my Irish friends say that this pub is a real home from home. If you can't make it to the Emerald Isle any time soon, Waxy O'Connors is a good place to drown your sorrows.

The reviwer Lucy missed the point entirely about Waxy's and others of its ilk. Sure you have to suffer the Corrs, but in real Irish pubs the music is incidental the only way you'd ever know there was music is to visit the toilets where it's piped to...

No, Irish Pub's are first and foremost meeting places, places to catch up for a chat and some craic with friends and family over a jar or two. They often do food which for most Irish folk 9like myself) is incidental, some menu's more exotic than others.

To this extent Waxy's fits the bill, it's larger than you're average English Pub (as most Irish Pubs are), and Irish Pubs nearly always offer nooks and crannies to it's users to sneak away to for a bit of peace and quiet if they so choose or to stay in the communal areas and watch Big Screen sport or just to let their hair down. The pub often opens it's doors early for big rugby matches (as they did for the Rugby World Cup 2003)

Oh and lest I forget, the Guinness & Irish Breakfasts isn't too shabby either.....