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Nestled in the heart of Londonderry at 69 Rosebery Avenue, The Wilmington offers a quintessential British pub experience infused with modern charm. This lively spot is renowned for its warm ambiance, exceptional service, and a menu that celebrates classic pub fare with a contemporary twist. Whether you're seeking a cozy corner for an intimate meal or a vibrant setting to enjoy a pint with friends, The Wilmington is the perfect destination.

The Wilmington excels in delivering a rich array of British pub classics, prepared with a modern flair that keeps the experience fresh and exciting. The menu features standout dishes like tender beef ribs that fall off the bone, and the renowned Roast Pork Belly, celebrated for its crispy crackling and succulent meat. The culinary team takes pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to craft each plate, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.

The Wilmington's inviting atmosphere is complemented by its rich history as a traditional British pub that has evolved into a modern dining destination. The staff, led by passionate chefs and attentive servers, work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure each guest's experience is memorable. A fun fact is that the pub is known for its lively 'Indoor Picnic' folk nights, which feature a separate music room that offers a perfect escape from the lively pub buzz, creating a unique ambiance that appeals to both music lovers and food enthusiasts alike.

What is The Wilmington known for? The Wilmington is celebrated for its warm hospitality, excellent British pub cuisine, and a lively atmosphere that makes every visit memorable. It's especially renowned for its tender beef ribs and crispy Roast Pork Belly.

Why should I visit The Wilmington? Visitors are drawn to its authentic British pub experience, friendly staff, and the chance to enjoy a diverse menu in a vibrant setting that combines tradition with modernity.

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we had an early lunch before going to the ballet - just 3 of us.  We were greeted warmly by Amanda.  At mid day on a Saturday when we arrived there were no customers, but Amanda was so welcoming and helpful and continued to be so the pub filled  up and became really busy and buzzy. The food was delicious everything precisely cooked and not too heavy portions. We would have enjoyed ourselves anyway because the food was so good, but Amanda sonehow made it special.  I wish I could find such a helpful welcome at many other places!   I live out of London, but will return when in that area again.  
Well done to the chef, Amanda and for making it "pubbie" but somehow not old hat.  good ambience.

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They had a bunch of stuff going against them when we dined here. It was an excessively hot day (and they had no air con) and they had a large party show up 1 hour earlier than expected (so we were prevented from ordering for 30 minutes). We were starved and sweating, so we were not pleased. But what could they do...I suppose. 

1 hour and 30 minutes after arriving we finally got our roasts. The roast sirloin was pretty good itself (tender and savory) but the Yorkshire pudding was way overbaked. Such a shame :( But at the least the servers were kind and apologetic.

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Really enjoyed the locality of the menu. Ciders & beers were also incredibly unique & enjoyable. Had the beef ribs for two, meat just fell off the bone. Atmosphere was lively and bar was hopping. Had a good buzz & people were very nice. Great local spot. Save room for dessert.

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Such a nice pub and restaurant! I've been living very close to it for almost 2 years now but went for the first time only very recently. 
The restaurant part is not massive but still separated from the pub area so you don't feel in the middle of the pub and the staff is nice and welcoming, our waitress was really friendly and helpful to recommend dishes or explain more about them. 
We loved the food we had, fresh products, quite a wide choice (it was hard to decide what to have), portion are just the size so you don't feel you've eaten to much, so the food news is you have space for desert (the chocolate fondant was pretty good)
It's maybe slightly more expensive than the average pub, but still not over priced.
A good idea if you are around Exmouth Market.

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The Roast Pork Belly is wonderful. Great food, music and service. If you're looking for a pub to have a good meal and relax than this is the place. Cheers!

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The Wilmington Arms is great because it boasts a separate music room. There is nothing better than the complete separation of contrasting sounds, i.e., sweet folk music and drunken pub noise. It is not always sweet folk music that occurs in the music room, but it is when the monthly 'Indoor Picnic' folk night is on.

Besides keeping noise separation the way it should be, The Wilmington Arms also serves a good quality of beer for a slightly less that standard price. The traditional English pub food is not amazing, but it is also not expensive.

I think that the pub is definitely worth a visit, but a visit wouldn't be complete without checking out a gig.

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Nice mix between pub in one side and restaurant in the other! Quite lively and young atmosphere. Nice setting. Waiters very attentive and friendly!
Food was also great! Try the croquette roulette! We then had the open ravioli, cheek & bun and burger. All were tasty and great! Deserts were also obscenously great!
Try it!

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The good - location, atmosphere, wine menu, and food menu options

The mediocre - I ordered the roast, it was a bit dry. Also ordered a side of the field mushrooms with garlic crumbles - I love garlic, but was not a fan of the garlic crumble, it did not add to the flavors in my opinion. We also ordered the crab salad, which they accommodated putting the dressing on the side. Staff is nice but not that knowledgeable - from answering questions on the menu to knowing how to work their own registers.

The bad - this depends who is reading the review...if you have screaming kids? bring 'em - because apparently it is not problem to be screaming your head off in this establishment, you might view this as a positive. Which goes back to atmosphere being very relaxed and not stuffy. I say that coming from a family full of small kids, and have empathy for all parents - but this was even a bit much. I honestly hadn't even noticed it until I noticed other patrons were turning their heads which got me curious and then only noticed a party of 6 adults having a great time and not minding the little one.

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This pub/restaurant is right across the street from a flat we rented for our London stay, and it was recommended by our landlord for a good English breakfast. 
We loved it! The Bloody Mary was just as delicious as promised and our breakfast was very, very good. Our server was extremely charming and helpful. The music was great! We decided if we lived in this neighborhood we'd want to eat here three times a day.

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Fabulous service, decent food.... go a little out your way to find this place and you will be very glad you did.

The Wilmington: Top British Pub & Restaurant Near Exmouth Market, London

Fresh seafood dishes with a British twist

Homemade pâtés served with artisan bread

Classic British roasts, including tender sirloin and crispy pork belly

Hearty meat dishes like beef ribs that fall off the bone

Decadent desserts like rich chocolate fondant and homemade crumbles

A curated selection of local ales, craft beers, and classic British pub drinks

Weekly changing specials crafted with seasonal ingredients

Discover The Wilmington on Rosebery Avenue, London, a vibrant restaurant offering delicious cuisine in a stylish setting—your perfect dining adventure awaits!

The Wilmington: Top British Pub & Restaurant Near Exmouth Market, London

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