The Willow Walk

Horribly dirty and cramped branch of The Wetherspoons chain. The tables are packed in so tightly that if there’s someone behind you, you’ve no chance of getting out from your table to order a drink or go to the toilet. You’re stuffed in like factory farmed animals.
When we visited, none of the empty tables had been cleared and we had to move empty bottles and glasses to the table behind just so we could have a clean surface. Not nice.
Despite its Victoria location, some of the locals in here are a bit rough around the edges, which makes you feel uncomfortable. The only redeeming quality of this pub was the quick and friendly service we received from the barmaid. Not enough to make me want to come back, however.

This was one of the few places open late after seeing a show in the West End. It was very busy but we still got immediate service and the food came out quick. The Mac & Cheese, a new item on the menu, was fantastic. They have a decent selection of craft beers and the regular options. The prices were great for the area.

I love this place. A wide meny where you’re almost guaranteed to find something you like. Everything from english breakfast, eggs benedict (which I really recommend) to dinner courses like mexican burritos. They also offer great deals with both food and drinks included. No doubt i’m going back here.
It can be really crowded here by evening/​night really. Eating our breakfast here was amazing though.

Worst food we have had in London since arriving 4 days ago, we stopped in for drinks yesterday and the place looked good, came back today for food and drink and was horrid, very dry and we left more than ½ of our meals.
Come here for drinks but go elsewhere for food.

Big disappointment. Stopped here before a matinée of Wicked. Ordered some simple and quick appetizers… nachos, taquitos and chips. Was told ten minutes. 25 minutes later, no food!
Had to leave having eaten nothing so we didn’t miss the show. You have to pay in advance… so we feel cheated. No one seats you, no manager around to talk to.
Not even a waitress assigned to your table to inquire what’s going on. I hope someone enjoyed the food we never got… so I can’t comment on the quality.
Oh well.

There’s those times when you just want to be somewhere warm and have a drink and for those times there’s always a Weatherspoons nearby. While I don’t think that this particular pub has anything special to offer, it’s a decent one and the alcohol is quite cheap. There’s a decent selection of local ales to choose from for under £3 which is pretty good for London prices. The burger was average but I do think that Weatherspoons are much better for a full English Breakfast or fish and chips instead, so I would recommend avoiding the burgers. There’s much better places for that in London. In any case me and my friends had a good time there and, if I happen to be in the area for a play or something like that, I might visit again.

I loved the food! I got the Alfredo plate and would definitely recommend. The staff was friendly and helpful. My friend got the superfood salad and she loved it (She’s vegan)! They recommended the angry orchard cider and I absolutely loved it. One downside of coming here was that they advertise free wifi but the wifi didn’t even work :(

The Willow Walk isn’t the worst Wetherspoons I’ve been to and it’s not the best either. Rather, it’s a pretty standard demonstration of the typical strengths and weaknesses of the chain in general.
The interior is 1980s cross-​channel ferry. Varnished wooden tables on a brown and purple pattern carpet, with gambling machines along the side walls. The food is cheap (particularly when bought as part of a deal with a drink) but mediocre. The clientèle comprise of elderly fleece-​wearing patrons, office workers and tourists.
The undoubted strength of the Willow Walk are the beers. Not the Greene King stuff, more the policy of Wetherspoons to buy beer from breweries as it approaches its expiration, leading to some complete bargains to be had. Like pints of ELB 6% Quadrant oatmeal stout and Rogue IPA for £3.35. That indeed is why I think Wetherspoons trumps pub chain rival Sam Smiths: an ever changing choice of beers and consequently a much better chance of getting a good, interesting beer for little money.

Do you know why I love London? Because I can show up at a bar and ask for tea, and not only do people not look at me like I’m insane, but they actually serve it.
So at the pub I had delicious tea.
Super vibrant pub here. If you pick the right seat, you can watch people trip going out the door.
I hope I’m not going to hell for laughing, because it is quite entertaining.

Great place. The cocktail pitchers are a great deal and the meals you can get with a Strongbow or a Guinness for under £7. The atmosphere is good, crowd is pretty diverse. No music, so they don’t isolate certain groups. It’s a great place and it’s lead to the most fun nights with my friends. Highly recommend. Conveniently located for public transit also.

Just needed a quick bite to eat and the Willow Walk just about satisfied this need. Burger and a pint. Nothing to shout about but then again its what I expected. Quick and easy.

I’m not the biggest fan of any Wetherspoons, but as far as they go, this one isn’t half bad. I’ve been in it quite a few times, and popped in to kill time yesterday as I waited on my train from Victoria. Let’s get one thing straight about this Wetherspoons branch; you are going to be incredibly lucky if you manage to get a seat anywhere, at anytime of the day, any day. It is always absolutely heaving with people. Yesterday though, the Heavens opened up and granted me a one person table in the corner. I can still hear those angels singing now.
The exact same bar selection is on offer here that is offered at any other branch, and the food menu is the same. Though yesterday there was a sign up saying that all means would unfortunately be coming without chips today. Broken deep fat frier? It was busy and noisy and I had one drink and left. I don’t hate this place, and I don’t love it, but it’s somewhere I’d come for cheap drink when I had a while to wait.

Pricey beers, crowded spot and a fruit machine with a whopping 75 GBP jackpot. Sorry Willow Walk, I’m not impressed.

Found this to be a very pleasant pub, with a nice atmosphere. The wine and beer is reasonably priced, not to far from the station, and you can have a great conversation. The bar staff were helpful and pleasant.

Pretty decent pub again very near back side entrance to Victoria Train Station with a traditional wooden welcoming look with old stroke new feel to it, atmosphere was very warm pretty friendly this pub I found very nice to chill out relax and have conversation and drinks was reasonably priced.
Food is there as optional extra if you fancy that or feeling hungry.

A pretty average to mediocre ‘Spoons near Victoria Station. Eight ales on cask and all the normal sludge on keg. Beers are cheap. Not every cask was tapped, which was a bummer. Bartender was pleasant. A good option if you need to kill some time while waiting for a train — this pub is much less crowded than those actually IN Victoria Station.

I like weatherspoons but i find that this pub is a bit of a dive. It is a stopping point for anyone going on the train and I have seen people being sick on the floor at the bar. i have heard of very serious fights taking place and the last time I was in there, they ran out of ginger ale at the bar and were probably too lazy to go downstairs to get some more.
This place is nothing special whatsoever but for drinks at a credit crunch beating price, how can one really resist?
The food in weatherspoons is average at best, the only thing worth turning up for is the curry night on thursday, but even that has had its bad days. One night they had no chilli peppers so stuc some jalapenos in my tikka masala — savage!

I found this to be a really nice and cheap pub, with a sale on at the moment with G&T’s for only a pound! Really good food as well, and playing sport constantly on tv screens so it is a good hang out spot for the footy fans too!

The Willow Walk is the perfect place to relax if you’re looking for a comfortable and friendly atmosphere slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of Victoria station. A JD Wetherspoon pub, the price of drinks is better than you can expect in most of central london, and cheaper than the JD Wetherspoon situated inside the station. Children are welcome until 9pm and the pub offers some great offers on food; only £7.49 for two main meals, and a burger and drink for £4.99!
The staff are friendly and most of the time the pub provides a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, although Friday and Saturday nights can get extremely busy; which means the bar is barely accessible.
Overall, an enjoyable experience whether you’re going for a meal or just a few pints– which reminds me– the Willow has an excellent range of real ales for those of you who are interested. They usually have between 10 and 12 available at all times.