The Last Judgment — Restaurant in London

Upon recently entering, it’s impossible to ignore how different the space now feels. Gone are the traditional pub vibes, cheap pints, and bustling crowds that Wetherspoons regulars might have fond memories of. In their place is a more sophisticated atmosphere, with sleek interiors, soft lighting, and an elevated menu that seems to cater more to the after-work crowd looking for craft cocktails rather than a budget beer. The bar now boasts a range of artisanal spirits, while the food options have shifted to small plates and trendy fare, leaving behind the familiar pub classics.

For those who loved The Last Judgement during its Wetherspoons era, the changes might feel bittersweet. There was something comfortingly no-frills about the old space – its accessibility, affordable pricing, and unpretentious vibe made it a haven for locals and tourists alike. The absence of that signature Wetherspoons feel will surely be missed by many.

However, there’s no denying that the new Last Judgement has elevated itself in terms of quality. The drinks are well-crafted, and the food is innovative, catering to a more refined audience. It’s clear the owners wanted to take the space in a new direction, appealing to a different crowd. Whether or not that’s a positive change will depend on what you're seeking.

In the end, the loss of the old Wetherspoons version of The Last Judgement is palpable for its loyalists. While the new iteration is undeniably impressive, those nostalgic for a simpler time may still long for the easygoing, affordable experience that made The Last Judgement a go-to spot in Central London’s bustling pub scene will be...

Have only drunk here nor eaten, apart from a bowl of chips (that’s fries if you prefer American English). Call me old-fashioned but any pub or bar, no matter how well decked out/appointed, is always going to be judged, by me at least, by the quality of its beer and the attitude of its bar staff. Sadly both are poor in this large “shouty” cacophonous bar. I mean any bar that can serve up poor Timothy Taylor Landlord and Fullers London Pride and (I have to say all too common for London pubs) badly kept and presented Guinness - usually the last hope of a decent pint when you find yourself in a poor bar - has to have either or both of (a) no clue about how to keep and present beer and (b) total disregard for serving good beer to its customers, especially good ale. Bar staff were surly and miserable. But frankly I would be too serving up poor beer in a very noisy big room with little charm. Wouldn’t want to return to this lost opportunity of a pub. Not until it changed its beer keeping and its bar staff. The one saving grace was a very polite waiter who kindly found us a table set from the madding crowd who seemed to enjoy screaming at each other to be heard while drinking rotten beer and Luke warm and...

Not a bad visit for the first time since it has reopened from its previous Wetherspoons guise. The beer prices are on the higher end, but there’s some good options available such as Victoria Malaga and some weissbier.

They’ve smartened it up of course, but it still has quite a bit of the previous fixtures and fittings and felt quite similar. It was fairly empty given it was a Friday night too. It had a relaxed feel and it was a decent spot to socialise.

Disappointingly they had quite a few staff on (more than the evening required) and they were gathered at the end of the bar looking really bored and playing games such as throw the ice cube in the bucket and just generally being a tad unprofessional. If it was still a Spoons you’d understand, but pitching yourself at the higher end this felt unacceptable for the prices they were charging.

It’s a generous rating but in reality it’s a 2.5. Hopefully they try harder in future, as there...