Great pub in the heart of London with a fantastic ale assortment, as well as cider and liquor. It…read morehas a traditional, local charm and when we visited on a Sunday night was packed by locals and visitors. Luckily we found some stool seating by the front and were able to enjoy some beers and take in the ambiance. There's an upstairs that is accessible by a very very narrow staircase which even has handles for support, all part of the fun lol!! Beer: We tried out the Guinness (great pouring process!), peroni, and a local ale which the bartender allowed me to sample. He was very helpful and walked me through the different ciders they had in stock and even how you could add fruit syrups to sweeten the flavor. What makes this place even more memorable was the helpfulness of the young guy bartending. He helped us plan how to get to Gatwick airport extremely early the next morning and we owe him a big one!

Typical London pub experience. No food except for crisps etc. Prompt and attentive bar service…read moreonly.

The Alchemist was literally at the bottom of our Airbnb, making it incredibly convenient--and I'm…read moreso glad we stopped in. The location is fantastic, the customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere made for a really enjoyable breakfast. I started with a cappuccino and added salted caramel, but honestly, the cappuccino was so good it didn't even need it. It was smooth, rich, and perfectly made on its own. For breakfast, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. They offer two versions: one with pulled beef and one Florentine. As someone from the US who's a bit of an Eggs Benedict snob, I've tried countless versions over the years, and pulled beef just wasn't something I could picture working with it. I went with the Florentine and customized it by adding bacon, avocado, and a side of sausage. One thing I've learned while visiting the UK is that the sausages are much larger than what I'm used to back home! I honestly could have skipped it because it was so filling. The Benedict itself was unique--the base was almost like a buttery croissant instead of a traditional English muffin, and it came with pickled red onions, which was an interesting touch. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and I especially enjoyed it with the added bacon. The food was fresh, high quality, and beautifully prepared. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, but I chose to sit outside and enjoy some people watching, which made for a relaxing start to the day. Overall, a great breakfast spot with delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

Excellent place! My fish and chips were cooked perfectly and crispy. Drinks were excellent. My…read moresmoked old fashions went down great as did my brothers rum drink that had dry ice and a shot from a small syringe. Service was very quick and attentive.

Horrible customer service , Super touristy not a place you…read morewant to go. Service people are so rude.

We visited a couple of years ago during vacation. The only way to get to the restaurant is by…read moreelevator which can take quite a while. We had reservations for a large group. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The view from the restaurant and balcony area was very nice. This is not the highest building in London but the view was still very good. The food was good but I don't remember it being spectacular! Definitely worth trying out if you find yourself in London.

My bf and I have come here a few times now whenever we are in the area and need to pop by to watch…read morefootball or rugby. Whilst it's not the most posh place I've been, it usually gets the job done well. Drinks are how you would find at most pubs, and service is decent too, given how a waitress came to ask us what we wanted and served us amidst a busy rugby game (at other times, we had gone to the bar to order ourselves). There are quite a few tv screens as well as a big home theatre-like one too, which always adds to your sports watching experience. I've never had food here before but would like to try sometime. I hear that their wings are good. Be sure to bring an ID -- as its part of a casino facility, they check your ID even if you're here only for the bar and not for gambling.

Fun sports bar inside a casino. One of the ONLY places in London where they show American…read moreFootball! Oddly, to open a tab, you have to give them both your credit/debit card AND your driver's license/passport/ID card. They give you a "badge" which you then show every time you order, apparently so they know which tab to bill it to. A bit weird to me, but maybe that's the norm in London, or at least in high-tourist bars in London. Also, they won't let men inside if you are wearing a hat-- you must remove the hat to enter. Fortunately, once inside, I put my hat back on and didn't have a problem with anyone saying anything. Glad my hat hair didn't have to be on display!

Always nice to celebrate a 21st birthday and this bar was a good place to have a sophisticated…read moreparty! Good selection of drinks, really nice canape style food - ranging from thai noodles to posh fish fingers. All brought round by waiters who were very helpful. The selling point of this place is the balcony, overlooking Leicester Square where we could all stand and pretend that we were movie stars at a premiere waving to adoring fans. Well that's what I did anyway, but I definitely didn't re-enact Titanic pose with a friend of mine... That would be too much... ;)

Hidden gem - never seems to be too busy which is crazy given the location. Drinks are a bit pricey…read morebut that's to be expected, and they have £5 cocktails before 8. Definitely recommend for a quiet drink with a fab view.

We found this amazing bar quite by accident. If you blink, you might miss it, nestled between two…read moreinnocuous Chinese food restaurants. Ask the gentleman at the peeling-paint door for admittance. We had the Saint Germain des Pres (refreshing with cucumber and the egg white foam) and You Make Miso Happy.

This was so much fun! Finding it wasn't as hard as- drinks were very very good the bartenders were…read morefun and the music was decent

The lead lady on the bottom bar treated my family with discrimination because of her political…read moreaffiliation. Completely in poor taste, and should not have happened. We were respectful and nonpolitical, she assumed from our ethnic backgrounds and treated us accordingly. She verbatim said she will not serve our kind. Then proceeded to tell all her bar tenders to no longer serve us. Regrettably we had to get our drinks upstairs. She went out of her way to stare at us from the top, making my mother uncomfortable. If you want a pub without employees making every thing political, this is not the spot. We do not even entertain politics, she just put us in a basket. This is the first time in my life I had to exit the pub because of the brainwashed ultra lefty employee. I love all people and people on the left, it sucks that this extremist ruined the night after spending our hard earned money. Honestly the pours were weak, the lighting was poor, and the drinks were heavily overpriced. It's some fake Irish bar.

Very cute and ascetic pleasing pub in London. We were looking for a place to have a drink and sit…read moredown for a bit after a long day of sight seeing. We came across this place and decided to give it a try. We were greeted by two people at the door and invited inside. There are multiple floors that you would not expect from the look of outside. We sat on the second floor by the fireplace. There was a bar where we sat. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. We ordered some drinks and food. There was music playing but it wasn't so loud you could not hear the people you were with. The service, food, and atmosphere was great. I would definitely recommend this spot to others.

This place fills a really specific, but handy niche. One of the rare pubs that doesn't share the…read moresame menu as the others, has a meal special, AND has seating without being overrun by people drinking. I needed fish and chips on my trip and this place was perfect for me. Ample places to sit and the food was solid. Good drink options and polite service.

I absolutely love Irish food and seeing this, I wanted to stop in and try it out during lunch…read more Place had a pub vibe, not that busy and was quiet for midday. Ordering by QR code or at the bar made it easy. Friendly service.

Apparently we brought Texas weather to London as we left 95 degrees only to arrive to 95 degrees so…read moreafter hours or sightseeing and wandering around Covent Garden- we decided to get lit of the sun and grab a drink! This pub is fun! Quaint and curious decor reminiscent of an old London pub with a playlist to match - think 'My Old Man's a Dustman'! Ideally was hoping for a nice glass of IPA but as I have yet to find one I like in the UK - settled with that other item that seems always available on a pub menu - Moet! A lovely cold glass of bubbles!! The rest of my party enjoyed various punch drinks. Pirate and Fruity punchline! The pub had fans to help motivate this crazy London heat and service was lovely !!

Such an awesome place! From the decor outside and inside to the service and the food/drinks, this…read moreplace was absolutely wonderful!! They have other locations, so we can't wait to visit another. Definitely recommend especially if you're visiting London.

We came here back in May during the heat wave - the AC was great downstairs, but the bar was packed…read moreas there was a football match on. Upstairs was hot - really, really hot. It would have been nice to have a fan at least, but we were able to move over to a table next to an open window to get a bit of air. I felt bad for those that were working upstairs all day. The food was decent and drinks were good. If I were back in the area, I'd probably come back.

I visited The Lyric on my trip to London back in June of 2025. I was on a food tour and The Lyric…read morewas our last stop. We got dessert here. I enjoyed the ambiance. We sat upstairs which is a wee bit quieter. I forget what we had for drinks. It was a nice little pub. The service was great and I would come back the next time I'm in London.