Reviews of The Clerk & Well Pub and Rooms 4 stars
156 Clerkenwell Road, Camden, London, EC1R 5DU, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room was lovely, comfortable and spacious and the staff were very helpful and welcoming on arrival.
Dear Sophie, Thank you for your review. Jude
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewsuperb as usual, we keep coming back
Dear Cecile, Thank you for your review, and we are looking forward to welcoming you again. Jude
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewvery clean and convenient location
Dear Cecile, Thank you for your review. Kind regards, Jude
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewComfy rooms. Nice staff who helped us move our luggage up the stairs.
Due to a change in management, the accomodation no longer provides breakfast. It was a bummer, as we actually booked this hotel on recommendation from our neighbours who stayed here a year ago and raved about the breakfast. So I wish it was disclosed to us prior, as I would have likely booked somewhere else closer to St Pancras station and moved our Eurostar train booking to be in the morning instead of 12pm. They did offer a lunch voucher instead, which we were sadly not able to use since we had to catch a Eurostar train in the noon. I was told to contact staff for a refund, but doing so without a UK bank account was not easy. I still did not get the refund money processed in my account, and it has been 10 days since they replied to me.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were brilliant, the room was really nice, fresh and clean.
Being on the top floor with narrow steep stairs when you have a bad leg, but that's circumstantial so no criticism of the staff or venue.
Dear Michael, Thank you for your review. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewDear Guest, Thank you so much for your review. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewQuality rooms in centre of city and a good solid British pub
Dear Gary, Thank you for your review. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms were updated nicely and were clean and comfortable. Food in the pub was very good
It appears ownership changed from the time we booked our stay and the “breakfast included” was no longer an option. Tried to order room service as shown in the materials in the room, only to be told they don’t offer that any longer.
Dear Mark, Thank you for your review. We are truly sorry about the inconvenience for the room service. We hope to welcome you again and make your stay better. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNo breakfast
Soundproofing. Too much noise from other guests in adjacent rooms
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. Sorry about the noises, Hope we can welcome you again and make your stay better. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt had a nice decor
There was not much staff available, there was construction going on in the room next to ours . Which was never informed to us! Room was dusty and noise started very early (construction), mattress was very uncomfortable, very old and had no shape at all , couldn’t sit on the edge of it because it loose the shape (it kind melted) When lying on it we were sinking in the middle of the mattress. The a/c was not cooling much and the last night stopped working completely!
Dear Carolina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. Please accept our sincere apologies for the issues you encountered, including the construction noise, room cleanliness, and mattress comfort. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with a much better experience. Kind regards, Tina
Dear Carolina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. Please accept our sincere apologies for the issues you encountered, including the constru… Show more
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStayed here a few times now. Love the place! New management and very friendly staff!!
Don’t do breakfast anymore!
Dear Lee, Thank you so much for the review. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewDear Henry, Thank you so much for your review. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely room, clean sheets and great location
Dear Emma, Thank you so much for your feedback. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location within easy access for most places and ideal for my purposes that day/evening. The staff were so helpful and pleasant to deal with. The room was spacious with iron, ironing board, hairdryer, toiletries and aircon - which was much appreciated as it was a very hot day/evening! The bed itself was so comfortable with cosy bedding and pillows meaning I slept well. The only thing to mention is that there was no breakfast, but there are numerous other locations in a short distance to get breakfast. Would definitely return.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your feedback. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewA cosy and quiet room – despite the busy street outside and the pub downstairs – featuring a (decorative) fireplace. It has an old-school feel: two taps over the sink, proper metal keys with a wooden tag instead of dull key cards (sadly, the manager said this feature will be gone by autumn, if I understood correctly – a shame), etc. Excellent location – many places in central London are within walking distance. Clean. Exceptionally friendly staff. The only downside was that they no longer serve breakfast (so I believe the “breakfast included” option should be removed from Booking). I booked the room back in January or thereabouts with breakfast included, and as it was no longer available, I was offered compensation options. I chose a pleasant dinner with a friend at the pub, on the house. All in all, I would highly recommend.
Dear Valery, Thank you so much for your feedback. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice location, lots of transport nearby. The room was big and comfortable .
We had booked breakfast but were told upon arrival that they didn’t do breakfast. We had to insist to get it refunded , at first they refused . A bit disappointing. We stayed 3 nights and the second day no one came to do up the room .
Dear Elodie, Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Tina
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewRoom good, clean and nicely fitted out
Scam basically - I booked B&B - i.e. breakfast. When I arrived I was told by the manager that they could not do breakfast for me as they were out of stock (which I have had previously and it was very good - hence one of the reasons for book). He explained to me that I would get a refund. This was then confirmed to me again when I checked out. The outcome - no refund and emails on the issue have been ignored. So basically was lied to in order to steal my money. Awful.
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSpacious rooms great location
Nothing. The room was very clean, spacious and good value.
Dear Ian, Thank you so much for your feedback. Kind regards, Tina