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    Lamb & Flag

    3.1 (28 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Albert K.

    - great fish and chips (huge portion) - excellent IPA beer on draft - lots of seating outside for drinkers/smokers Overall, great pub vibes. Nothing too fancy, decent food, good brews, and space to party. Smells like alcohol inside - strong.

    This was when I discovered what Yorkshire pudding really is!
    Nate H.

    We decided to come here for Sunday roast since it was so close to where we were staying in Marylebone. This was my first time in London, so I was totally new as to the process of ordering / dining in / how pubs work in general. I wandered in off the street and sat down at the table like a lost dog, waiting for the waitstaff. Note - this is not how things are done in the UK, but a sure fire way to look like a tourist, if that's what you're going for. After figuring out that you order everything at the bar, I elected for the beef roast and the Green King IPA. This beer could definitely use some work. Almost no flavor to it, and it felt very flat, almost like a Guiness. I don't think that IPAs are their specialties, but I definitely was getting a different beer from that point on. The beef roast was delivered to our table pretty quickly, and came with a plethora of other sides. This was a hearty meal, just like momma would have made, complete with potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and veggies. Of course, no other British meal is complete unless it is covered in gravy. They did a great job cooking the roast, but I think the potatoes could have really used some extra loving. The consistency just wasn't right at all, and I couldn't tell if they were going for more of a roasted or boiled feel. My mouth is still confused from biting into those strange spuds. I didn't know this going in, but this is a part of the Green King Brewery chain of pubs which have EXACTLY the same menu all across London. I came into many of these pubs that all have different names expecting something different, and was surprised to find that they are carbon copies in terms of things that they serve. I ended up eating at a few of these over my stay, and they were all pretty good. I just feel that it should be known that these are sort of like the London version of 99 in the US. Consistent, but no twang.

    Tasty!
    Dave W.

    Sneak down an alley off of Oxford Street and enter St. Christopher's Place. It's a pleasant shopping area including an outside court and plenty of people watching. My advice, before coming in here, is to repeat three times... "I love potatoes" Then, when greeted by a bewildering selection of chips, mash, jacket, etc... You can't go wrong! After all, remember, you love potatoes!

    Young J.

    AVOID THIS HORRIBLE PLACE BY ALL MEANS!! 1. Their food is hoooooorible. We had their "famous" fish and chips. The fish was bland to an extreme (I don't even think it is cod as they claim) as it must have been frozen cod or whatever the lump it was. The batter was hard as a rock. I had many fish and chips but this was most impressively disastrous. 2. The service was also terrible. We asked for water and without clarifying, he just brought a bottled water that is 2.40 pounds and opened it without asking. 3. The price was sooo expensive for how crappy everything was. It already included service charge but on the card machine, it asks for a tip again. HOW DECEITFUL!!!

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    Amanda M.

    It's yo average pub. We've never had an issue with the wait staff and we've had one waitress multiple times who has been a sweet little peach! Seriously We've only dined here once but I was pretty impressed with what we got. Great location as well.

    Saskia P.

    There are some really good pubs around this way. Just walk two of three streets down, go around the corner, places like the Pontefract Castle - much nicer. Not that The Lamb is terrible, it's not but I don't really see great arguments for bothering with this one. Sure, it's in quite a good location, if you have been on Oxford Street shopping or in Selfridges wishing you were shopping. There is a pretty comprehensive food menu here, pie, fish and chips plus quite a few thoughtful sort of snack type offerings available for the more unconventionally timed hunger pangs. Also quite bizarrely, low fat frozen yogurt is a desert option. The crowd are pretty mixed so I guess they are catering for everything but they just don't seem to have got much an edge in a fiercely competitive local area.

    Lisa H.

    I love this charming little place. It is in such a perfect location right next to Oxford Street and Bond Street Station. It is located in St. Christopher's place and there are lots of restaurants nearby, but if you just want a pint, then this place is perfect. It always has a lively after-work crowd and people like to mingle outside in the courtyard. In the summer bands sometimes play out there. It gets a good mix of people so it is a little more fun than just your average pub.

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    1 month ago

    Laid back, friendly and great food! We really enjoyed our meal there, staff were helpful, friendly and accommodating.

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    Not to be confused with The Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden. This is an adequate pub for food, drink, service, and ambiance.

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    One of the better traditional style pubs in the area. Outstanding pint lists and a great location....

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    Had some pints and cocktails upstairs. Nice place. Upstairs is not as loud as down. Good beer selection.

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    Review Highlights - Lamb & Flag

    though English food isn't exactly stellar in general :) This pub is located in a lovely neighborhood which is so nice to walk around and take pictures of.

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    Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

    Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

    4.1(443 reviews)
    1.9 miBlackfriars, Holborn
    ££

    We went to more than a dozen pubs while in London and the surrounding area on vacation recently so…read morewhile reviewing them, I'm trying to focus on what made each a distinct memory/experience for us. My wife actually booked dinner reservations in advance for Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, it was one of a few we did that for rather than just popping in. For some of these, Cheshire included, it isn't a bad idea if you want a full meal to do so as it gives you a table in a dining area that is quieter than the More raucous areas of the pub and guarantees you plenty of elbow room to dine. Every pub has fish and chips, and we had our share of it during our 8+ day trek, but my wife swears by this place as having the absolute best. I'd likely agree with that--we both had the traditional fish, chips, peas platter and every bite was great. We had a few slices of sourdough to hold us over while waiting for those plates. My wife had a bit of wine, and I tried a lager, lower ABV ale, and a pour of scotch opting for their "house" scotch. The spirits/beer menu was the same I saw used at a couple of what I think must be "sister" pubs all using the same distilleries and brewers. We were too full to try dessert. Service was friendly. Not sure if it was the vintage of my scotch or her wine, but price-wise this was by far our priciest pub visit in the area and I can't quite point my fingers at why, but I don't regret our meal and time here. As for historic interest, you can find pictures and placards of many of the pubs famous patrons from history--Dickens, Mark Twain on visits to London, etc. A first edition of a Dickens' book adorned a post by our table.

    Cool pub dating back to 1300s?…read more Fish and chips were great. Price was okay given its a popular and historic spot. Beer was excellent and prices reasonable Only complaint was the dining area was extremely quiet on a Friday afternoon. A little strange for a pub

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    Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Downstairs

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    Lamb & Flag

    4.2(194 reviews)
    1.1 miCovent Garden
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    Stopped by The Lamb & Flag while walking around Covent Garden and immediately understood why people…read morelove this place. The history alone makes it worth visiting, and the location is perfect if you're exploring the area. It feels very classic London in the best way. We stopped in for a pint and honestly... the whole after-work beer culture over there is something I really need to bring back with me to the States. The beer was great, the atmosphere was lively without feeling overwhelming, and it just felt like one of those places where people naturally gather and stay awhile. Definitely worth stopping into if you're in the area.

    Historic London pub that I visited for lunch, at opening time. The bar actually opens before food…read moreis served so I grabbed a drink. Reservations recommended. Two story space - the ground floor feature the bar and handles walk in lunch; the upstairs is a dining room for those with reservations. Fun fact, as part of the history, the pub used to be the host of bare knuckle fights and had regulars like Charles Dickens. Wildfarmed sourdough - served with whipped salted butter and Guinness butter. Well toasted bread and the butters with salt were well made. Fuller's London Pride marinated steak and ale pie - served with seasonal veggies and red wine gravy, as well as either mash potatoes or triple cooked chips. If there is one dish London does really well, it's their pies. It was beautifully made and loaded with steak. The red wine gravy was decadent and added a perfect amount of moisture to the pie. Triple cooked chips were perfectly crispy but fluffy on the inside. Corn fed chicken breast - served with garlic and sage butter, mash potato, cavolo nero, and crispy onions. Only took a bite of this as it was my partner's dish but the bite of chicken I had was very juicy and well seasoned.

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    Lamb & Flag - This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

    This is from 2003. Behind the bar with Owner and friends of his.

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