When it was first opened, it was described in the Baptist Magazine as a "church of a most aggressive character, doing a grand work amongst young people".

[4] Quickly it was determined that the original building was too small to accommodate the number of those who wished to worship in the chapel.

[5] Lewis' designs for the church were praised, with a mention in the national Baptist magazine stating "it is an edifice worthy of a West-End reputation".

[6] The praise continued into modern times with the London Guide calling it a "highly imaginative Welsh Baptist chapel".

[5] The Welsh Church of Central London building was granted grade II listed status by English Heritage in 1987.