The Wellington Strand is a historic Nicholson’s pub at 351 Strand, close to Covent Garden and London’s theatre district. Its traditional rooms provide a characterful setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a drink after work or a meal before an evening performance.
British pub classics form the centre of the menu, with battered fish and chips, sausages, burgers and seasonal dishes prepared from fresh ingredients. Pies are a particular speciality, including British beef cooked with Nicholson’s Pale Ale as well as meat free recipes served with vegetables and gravy.
Breakfast ranges from a full English to avocado on sourdough and eggs with smoked salmon. Sunday lunch brings roast beef, chicken or a plant based centrepiece with crisp potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy, followed by familiar puddings and British cheese.
Cask ale from specialist breweries remains central to the bar, joined by lager, cider, an extensive whisky selection, gin, wine and alcohol free drinks. A dedicated dining room, pre theatre menus and group packages allow the Wellington to serve anything from a quick bar snack to a planned celebration.
Address: 351 Strand, London WC2R 0HS, United Kingdom
The Wellington Menu
SMALL PLATES & SHARERS
SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON*
On toasted rustic ciabatta with horseradish cream & pickled pink onions. (334kcal)
VENISON, PANCETTA & RED WINE CROQUETTES
Brown sauce mayo, watercress & pickled onion salad. (269kcal)
GARLIC MUSHROOMS ON RUSTIC TOAST (VE)
Roasted mushrooms with spinach on toasted rustic ciabatta. (395kcal)
HAND-CUT NACHOS TO SHARE (V)
Tortilla chips, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. (949kcal) Add Pulled beef brisket 3.00 (608kcal)
LANDLORD’S PLATTER
Glazed pork sausages, venison croquettes*, sticky chicken, Padrón peppers and halloumi fries, with a selection of dips. (1897kcal)
OVEN-BAKED CAMEMBERT FOR TWO (V)
Topped with pumpkin seeds, honey & thyme. With beer chutney and toasted rustic bread. (1028kcal)
STICKY CHICKEN
Sweet chilli & Som Tam dressing. (568kcal)
LIGHTLY DUSTED CALAMARI
Mango & sweet chilli salsa. (205kcal)
HALLOUMI FRIES (V)
Sweet chilli mayonnaise. (516kcal)
HONEY GLAZED BRITISH PORK SAUSAGES
Honey & mustard dressing. (480kcal)
PADRON PEPPERS (VE)
(63kcal)
LOADED CHUNKY CHIPS
Pulled beef brisket, mature Cheddar cheese. (923kcal)
SCOTCH EGG
With brown sauce. (346kcal)
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER FLORETS* (V)
With a sweet chilli & Som Tam dressing. (308kcal)
HAND-CUT NACHOS (V)
Hand-cut tortilla chips, cheese sauce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream and jalapeños. (495kcal) Add Pulled Beef Brisket 2.00 (304kcal)
OUR FAMOUS PIES
Our pies are served with buttery mashed potato, thyme roasted carrots and a rich gravy, unless otherwise stated.
BEEF RIB, SHIN & BRISKET PIE
Cooked in a rich red wine sauce, topped with light pastry. (1670kcal)
BRITISH STEAK & NICHOLSON’S PALE ALE PIE
AWARDED GOLD AT THE BRITISH PIE AWARDS Blade of beef in Nicholson’s Pale Ale gravy in a thyme pastry pie. (1235kcal)
CHICKEN, MUSHROOM & CIDER PIE
Chicken and mushrooms in a creamy Henry Westons Vintage Cider sauce, in a short crust pastry. (1366kcal)
FISH PIE
Cod, salmon & king prawns in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with thyme & mature Cheddar mash. With long-stem broccoli and thyme roasted carrots. (906kcal)
MUSHROOM, RED WINE & TARRAGON SUET PIE (VE)
With long-stem broccoli, thyme roasted carrots and a rich gravy. (864kcal)
RABBIT PIE
Rabbit in a creamy white wine & leek sauce, topped with buttery mash. With long-stem broccoli and thyme roasted carrots. (781kcal)
MAINS
8OZ CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK
21-day-aged sirloin steak with vine cherry tomatoes, watercress and chunky chips (1023kcal). With a choice of Béarnaise* (123kcal), craft ale mushroom & bacon* (67kcal) or peppercorn* sauce (82kcal). Perfectly paired with ‘Huntsman’ Shiraz Mourvedre, South Africa (14%vol).
SAUSAGE & MASH
British pork sausages on buttery mash, rich caramelised onion gravy & crispy onions. (1311kcal) Vegetarian serve available.
NICHOLSON’S FISH & CHIPS
Hand-battered haddock in Nicholson’s Pale Ale. Chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. (950kcal) Large 21.00 (1069kcal)
OCEAN FISH & CHIPS
Hand-battered* haddock & breaded wholetail Scottish scampi. Chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. (1154kcal) 50p from each dish sold will be donated to Social Bite.
CHARGRILLED CHICKEN & CHORIZO
Chargrilled chicken breast, pan fried chorizo, long-stem broccoli, baby potato wedges. (793kcal)
GRILLED FILLETS OF SEA BASS
Crushed baby potatoes, long-stem broccoli and a king prawn, mussel & white wine butter sauce. (850kcal) Perfectly paired with The Ned Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand (13%vol).
GARLIC CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Schnitzel smothered in garlic, skin-on-fries, watercress and pickled red onion salad. (1364kcal)
PESTO, CHEESE & SPINACH GNOCCHI (V)
Basil pesto, rustic garlic ciabatta. (877kcal)
NOURISH BOWL SALAD ▲ (VE)
Kale, brown rice & quinoa salad, with mango, long-stem broccoli and pumpkin seeds. (399kcal) Add Smoked Salmon (123kcal) 3.50 | Halloumi (415kcal) 2.50 | Chicken (232kcal) 3.00
CHICKEN, BACON & AVOCADO SALAD
Seasonal salad base with pumpkin seeds. (478kcal)
SANDWICHES
Served with your choice of skin-on fries (401kcal), chunky chips (423kcal) or house salad. (36kcal)
CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK SANDWICH
21-day aged sirloin steak, served medium, with chimichurri sauce & baby watercress, on rustic ciabatta. (681kcal)
FISH FINGER SANDWICH
Nicholson’s Pale Ale battered fish goujons with tartare sauce, in a brioche-style bun. (486kcal)
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST & AVOCADO SANDWICH
With Sicilian lemon & dill mayonnaise and lettuce, on rustic ciabatta. (841kcal)
GRILLED HALLOUMI SANDWICH (V)
With grilled red peppers and basil pesto, on a rustic ciabatta. (563kcal)
NICHOLSON’S CLUB SANDWICH
Triple decker sandwich. Grilled chicken breast, crispy smoked back bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise served in toasted farmhouse bread. (941kcal)
BURGERS
Our mouth-watering burgers come with lettuce, gherkin, tomato, mayonnaise and are served with BBQ salsa and skin-on fries, unless otherwise stated~.
THE NICHOLSON’S BURGER
Double beef patty, cheese sauce, smoked back bacon, crispy onions, hash brown. (1601kcal)
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGER
Crispy chicken breast, smoked back bacon, avocado, Cheddar cheese. (1265kcal)
CLASSIC CHEESE & BACON BURGER
Chargrilled beef patty, smoked back bacon, smoked Cheddar cheese. (1173kcal)
BEEF BRISKET BURGER
Chargrilled beef patty, hand-pulled BBQ beef brisket, cheese sauce. (1502kcal)
SPIN ACH & FALAFEL BURGER (VE)
Pink pickled onions, Applewood slice, baked mushroom and tomato salsa. Served with a house salad~. (560kcal)
SIDES
HALLOUMI FRIES (V)
(516kcal)
SKIN-ON FRIES (V)
(401kcal)
CHUNKY CHIPS (V)
(423kcal)
LONG-STEM BROCCOLI (VE)
(57kcal)
HOUSE SALAD (VE)
(36kcal)
GARLIC CIABATTA (V)
(378kcal)
DESSERTS
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (V)
With Bourbon vanilla ice cream. (993kcal)
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING (V)
With Bourbon vanilla ice cream. (724kcal)
APPLE & BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE (VE)
With creamy vanilla custard. (616kcal)
ZESTY LEMON TART (V)
With berry coulis and freshly whipped cream. (585kcal)
HOT DRINKS
CAPPUCCINO
(119kcal)
LATTE
(110kcal)
AMERICANO
(36kcal)
ESPRESSO
(11kcal)
FLAT WHITE
(72kcal)
HOT CHOCOLATE
(250kcal)
SELECTION OF TEAS
CUP OF KINDNESS
No cup, just kindness.
BREAKFAST
THE NICHOLSON’S BREAKFAST
British pork sausage, crispy smoked back bacon, golden hash brown, roasted mushroom, vine cherry tomatoes, black pudding, baked beans, toasted rustic bread and choice of two free-range eggs cooked to your liking. (831kcal)
NICHOLSON’S VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST (V)
Vegetarian sausages, golden hash brown, roasted mushroom, vine cherry tomatoes, baked beans, toasted rustic bread and choice of two free-range eggs cooked to your liking. (658kcal)
TRADITIONAL SAUSAGE SANDWICH
British pork sausages, in farmhouse bread. (750kcal) Vegetarian serve available. (560kcal)
TRADITIONAL BACON SANDWICH
Smoked back bacon, in farmhouse bread. (449kcal)
SMASHED AVOCADO & POACHED EGG* (V)
On toasted ciabatta, topped with vine cherry tomatoes. (371kcal)
SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON
On toasted rustic bread. (707kcal)
FRIED EGG (V)
(108kcal)
POACHED EGG (V)
(159kcal)
BACON
(51kcal)
HASH BROWN (V)
(216kcal)
AVOCADO (VE)
(69kcal)
SAUSAGE
(201kcal) Vegetarian serve available. (106kcal)
JUICE
ORANGE | APPLE | CRANBERRY | PINEAPPLE
Please ask a member of the team for pricing.
COCKTAILS & SPRITZ
ST-GERMAIN HUGO SPRITZ
St-Germain Elderflower liqueur topped with Prosecco and a splash of soda.
APEROL SPRITZ
Bittersweet orange Aperol, mixed with Prosecco & soda for a fresh, light spritz.
BEE’S BOUNTY SPRITZ
Nicholson gin, tangy lemon and a drizzle of golden honey syrup, topped with a splash of Prosecco.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT & POMELO SPRITZ
Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin with Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda and a hint of raspberry sweetness.
AMALFI SPRITZ
All the orange flavour, with zero alcohol. Lyre’s Italian spritz, topped with Fever-Tree white grape & apricot soda and a dried lemon slice. (97kcal)
COUNTRY GARDEN
The refreshing flavours of raspberry and cloudy apple paired with lime and mint. (170kcal)
PORNSTAR MARTINI
The sweet and tropical taste of Absolut Vanilia vodka shaken with passion fruit & lime.
MOJITO
Sip on the classic Mojito: fresh mint, lime, Bacardi Carta Blanca rum and soda. Long and refreshing.
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Chase vodka, Tanqueray gin, Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, Olmeca Atlos Plata Tequila & Cointreau, topped with Pepsi Max and lemon for a bold and refreshing sip.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Crafted with rich espresso and smooth Chase Vodka. A perfect blend of sophistication and indulgence.
OLD FASHIONED
Experience the timeless charm of the Old Fashioned. Buffalo Trace bourbon stirred with sugar & bitters.
PALOMA
Olmeca Atlos Plata Tequila, Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda and a splash of zesty lemon. An invigorating sip of Mexican sunshine.
DARK & STORMY
Goslings Black Seal Dark Rum, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, lime, and a dash of Angostura Bitters – an irresistible blend of sweet & spicy flavours.
NEGRONI
Strong and smooth. Bombay Sapphire Gin, Campari Bitter Liqueur and sweet Martini Rosso Vermouth stirred over ice.
PIMM’S
A British classic, garnished with orange, mint, cucumber and strawberries.
TRADITIONAL SUNDAY ROASTS
All our Sunday roasts are served with roast potatoes, glazed parsnips, thyme roasted carrots, long-stem broccoli, a Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF
Hand-carved, 21-day-aged roast beef. (1344kcal)
ROAST CHICKEN
Succulent roasted chicken with sage & onion stuffing. (1577kcal)
NUT & VEGETABLE ROAST (VE)
Almonds, walnuts, sweet potato and root vegetables served with a rich vegan gravy. (1018kcal)
OUR SPECIALTY SAUSAGES
Below is a selection of our favourites which you can choose to have with your choice of mash, in a sandwich or inside a giant Yorkshire pudding. Prices start from below.
Black Pudding & Mustard
Cumberland Curl
Gloucester Old Spot
Nicholson's Pale Ale
Pork, Leek & Welsh Rarebit
Pork & Garstange Blue
Pork & Haggis
Tomato & Chorizo
Vegetarian (V)
Venison, Chilli & Chocolate
Wild Boar & Caramelised Onion
CHOPS
As a sausage and chop house, we also have an array of Chops available each day.
14oz Barnsley Lamb Chops
With chorizo, peas, confit plum tomato, gravy and chips
Slow-cooked Beef Short Rib
Glazed in Nicholson’s Pale Ale, served with thyme roasted onion, roasted mushroom, gremolata plum tomato and chips
Cornish-smoked Pork Ribs
Glazed in Nicholson’s Pale Ale, served with thyme roasted onion, roasted mushroom, gremolata plum tomato and chips
14oz Porterhouse
Sirloin steak on the bone served with garlic butter, roasted mushroom, confit plum tomato, hand-battered onion rings and chips
12oz Pork Chop with a Honey & Bourbon Glaze
Served with mashed potato, seasonal greens and roasted apple
Grilled Lamb Chops
Served with hand-battered onion rings, roasted mushroom, confit plum tomato and chips