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The Wolseley - Restaurant in Piccadilly, London
Restaurant Editor's Pick

The Wolseley

Piccadilly's grand café, the Viennese-Parisian brasserie that runs from breakfast to supper

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Piccadilly |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
|
07:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Fri), 08:00 - 23:00 (Sat), 08:00 - 22:00 (Sun)
| Last reviewed: May 2026

Built in 1921 as a Wolseley Motors showroom, restored by Chris Corbin and Jeremy King in 2003 as the grand café London did not realise it had been missing. Now under the rebranded Wolseley Hospitality Group, the room has held, same vaulted ceilings, same all-day service, same roster of writers, agents and visiting Istanbul cousins working the breakfast-to-supper rhythm. The bay's reader that has been to Café Central in Vienna and Le Café Marly in Paris recognises this register on first glance.

Editor's Tip

Breakfast is the booking, the kedgeree, the eggs Benedict, the proper coffee service. Cream tea 15:00 - 18:30. Sister room The Wolseley City has opened in EC4. Now part of Minor International / Wolseley Hospitality Group; the room itself is unchanged.

At a Glance

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Royal Park, Historic Monuments

Views & Setting

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Royal Park, Historic Monuments, London Skyline

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Exceptional

Indoor Terrace

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about The Wolseley, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is The Wolseley?
The Wolseley is located in Piccadilly, London, 160 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 9EB.
What are the opening hours of The Wolseley?
The Wolseley is open 07:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Fri), 08:00 - 23:00 (Sat), 08:00 - 22:00 (Sun).
What is The Wolseley best for?
The Wolseley is especially popular for Breakfast, Long Lunch, Family.

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