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The Barley Mow

3.7 (19 reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Uli B.

Oh dear...I still remember waking up the morning after our visit to the Barley Mow and not feeling as great as I felt when leaving the pub the night before. It wasn't even a late evening (London pubs do close early after all), but we had started drinking quite early and didn't eat much (note to self: go to Chipotle before coming here next time). What I really like about this pub is the unpretentiousness. It's not trying to be a gastropub, but it is still a pub in the old tradition where folks from the neighbourhood swing by to have one pint or another...or another. Given that this is Marylebone, it probably is a lot of office worker who work nearby (just like myself). When my colleague first told me about this place, he referred to it as an old-men's pub and I was a little suspicious about this, as I expected drunken old men hanging by the bar and nursing their Guinness. But it wasn't at all like this: there are for sure people of all different wings of life, but there were no loners, but mostly folks engaged in a stimulating conversation (whatever that means ;-) The best part of this pub is the little compartments that they have - you can squeeze in their with maximum 4-5 people, but once you're in there, it is like a whole different world and you can't help but discussing the bigger purpose in life...

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mediocre food, watery and overpriced drinks. the manager is an arrogant witch. bartender was also fairly rude. wouldn't recommend.

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Lamb & Flag - Steak and ale pie

Lamb & Flag

4.2(194 reviews)
1.4 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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