Stumbled upon this place while exploring Leqdenhall Market which was part of the inspiration for Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter series! It's an old fashioned London pub and that is right at the heart of the area with indoor and outdoor seating ( outdoor meaning the patio as it sits in the covered market). We were there at 2pm surprised that was packed with the ubiquitous white shirt workers that are everywhere on London either enjoying a late liquid lunch or early happy hour! It's a good mix of locals and tourists! Had a local beer and soaked up the atmosphere while escaping the London heatwave! read more

Lamb Tavern - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

No food, but an excellent pub nonetheless. Ample selection of cask, draught, bottled and canned beers. Quick, professional service (3 bartenders). Comfortable high seats, bathrooms up a winding staircase. Packed outside as of 4:30. Very relaxing environment. read more

Lamb Tavern - Cask! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

I really liked this little spot and possibly the best lamb chop I've had. The pickled onion rings were such a great idea, just missed out a little on the strawberry for Eton mess dessert, everything else was perfect read more

This was a surprising treat for a late breakfast. We stumbled upon this on an early morning Monday in which it wasn't busy. We got a table with a great view of the frontage below. The server was very friendly and gave recommendations. The had an English breakfast which was quite delicious. I recommend having breakfast at this restaurant if you happen to be in the area. read more

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Came with a reservation that I probably didn't even need to make on a Friday night at Leadenhall. I guess Leadenhall isn't the place to be on Friday nights. The place was empty! Went upstairs to the dining room and was seated next to the window, which overlooked the hall. Great second-floor view. We ordered the Pork scotch egg, the lamb tavern beef burger, Guinness rarebit, and the Scottish trout. The scotch egg was deliciously made and very well cooked. Also took the wine pairing that went with it. The burger was also delicious and quite hefty. The fries were perfectly cooked the way I liked them, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The "trout" turned out to be salmon. The salmon was very good. but the greens were way too salty in some areas. Was not mixed properly was my guess. The potatoes were ok. Also my first time having a Guinness rarebit. Absolutely delicious combo of flavors on a piece of sour dough toast. Honestly a solid place for dinner. Surprised that this place didn't get better reviews on yelp. read more

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This may have been one of the heaviest lunches we had while on holiday in London, but it was so worth it. Loved the SCOTH EGGS, WALDORF SALAD, BRAISED OX CHEEK PIE, with a side of CHEESE-Y CAULIFLOWER. ENJOY! PS: There is quite a lot of seating upstairs, so you're not limited to just eat outside or by the bar. read more

Lamb Tavern - Braised Ox Beef Pie, Scotch Eggs, Cheese-y Cauliflower, Waldorf Salad - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

To second another review on here - this place does the trick for tourists wanting a 2-for-1 harry potter scene spot and old London pub feel. We were able to snag a seat upstairs, so I think that improved our experience. Was fun people watching the after work crowd on a Monday evening, we stayed for 2 rounds, my husband really enjoyed this spot. read more

Lamb Tavern - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

We had a fabulous dinner at the Lamb Tavern. Sitting upstairs in Leadenhall Market is a huge selling point. You get a beautiful view without all the noise from below. Additionally we all had a great meal. The braised lamb shank pie is so yummy! Two of us ordered it and cleaned our plates. We also had fabulous service and would recommend this restaurant. read more

Lamb Tavern - View from our dining table! - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

After a pint or two at the Hoop and Grapes, our hearty band decided to hit the historic Lamb Tavern in Leadenhall market, at about 6pm on a weeknight. It's adjacent to the large Lloyds of London building, so no surprise it was absolutely packed inside with insurers and underwriters, plus there were a hundred or so more standing outside on the cobblestones, with pints in hand. We stood outside as well. Not that I minded that much - this market area is where they filmed some of the exterior scenes for Diagon Alley (of Harry Potter fame) so it was somewhat picturesque. Plus it was a nice night, and we got our pints quickly enough. But it was a short stop; our stomachs were grumbling, so we headed off to fill them with something besides beer. read more

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It's your average British pub, made cooler only by the fact that it is in the architecturally unique Leadenhall Market, and that the exterior was featured in a Harry Potter movie. It looms in the shadow of Lloyd's and is full of people in suits who want a drink or 12 after work. It's fun to be able to get a drink and stand outside. Because it's covered, the rainy London weather won't ruin your experience. If you prefer to be inside, the upstairs is far nicer than the downstairs area, and less crowded. I would definitely go back, and think it's a good stop for tourists. Take your pictures, have a beer, check out Leadenhall Market and Lloyd's, and move on to the next stop. read more

An absolute home run and must go-to spot in Leadenhall market. Servers and knowledgeable and friendly and on several occasions have thoughtfully guided me through their essentially English menu. Must haves for starters include the scotch egg and the Black Pudding. For Mains, while the beef and kidney pie is good, you should go with the spiced veal sausages. After hours the pub really takes off with folks who work in the area. Great place to hang out. read more

A fun spot to people watch, especially people in suits who drink midday and then presumably get back to work... Nice beers, good sized snack list, they have a mezzanine! Lovely atmosphere. Delicious cauliflower cheese. read more

I had some pints with colleagues before heading upstairs at Lamb Tavern for a quick, convenient pub dinner. Being the American I am and not having many fish 'n chip options in the States, I opted for that traditional dish. While I lived in London I had a favorite fish 'n chips shop so I was worried that it would be a tough comparison, but Lamb Tavern didn't disappoint. The fish wasn't too greasy and the chips were nice and crisp on the outside. The atmosphere is probably the tavern's best asset. It feels very old and very British. The feeling in Leadenhall Market is lovely on any day (as it's covered and protected by rain). If you've had one too many down on the street and need some decent pub food to soak up the alcohol, head upstairs to Lamb Tavern. While it does feel a little touristy, the food was much better than expected! read more

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The quintessential post-work, old-school City drinking spot. And despite the fact that the pub is actually quite nice, chances are you won't really notice because you are actually stood outside (probably in icy cold) in the covered market holding onto your pint. But the atmosphere is great-jovial and convivial; and even though every last person there is a City-worker (beleaguered souls that they are these days) I've never seen any oafish-ness. And if you happen to be passing through at lunchtimes, they do these great meat sandwiches- just bread and meat, and condiment. Hearty. read more

The Lamb Tavern is a historic Young's pub situated in the stunning Victorian covered Leadenhall Market down the road from Liverpool Street railway station heading towards the Thames. This is a very grand location indeed, and has featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone film. However, the location it is also a negative too. Leadenhall Market is situated in the City of London, and makes for an ideal venue for the suits from the offices to descend upon after office hours. I have only visited the Lamb Tavern on a Friday evening, and obviously it is packed! On the plus side, there is plenty of space outside in the market to spill out into, and the ambience here is equally as good as in the pub itself! Food is served in the Lamb Tavern, but I believe it is expensive and have not indulged myself! Worth a visit for the location itself! read more

It's there, it's fine, it's a Young's pub with a couple of decent real ales and a wide range of lagers. If you work in this bit of the City it's not a bad place to wander off to for a pint or seven after work, particularly if it's raining, but there are a thousand better places if the sun's out... or even if it's not. You'll likely be here before long. It'll get the job done. read more

And I thought liquid lunches were dead Snug inside the historic Leadenhall Market, this Square Mile pub dates back to the 18th Century. It's pleasantly old-fashioned and retains some of its Victorian touches. There're no gimmicks, no TV, making it feel more like a good old-fashioned City pub. Maybe it just hasn't bowed to pressure from wealthy clientele? And believe me there's money here. Upstairs food's traditionally British, and main courses range from around £12 for salads to a £22.50 T-bone steak. There's not much for veggies to choose from, and everything's garnished with a 12.5% service charge. For lighter pub bites and a pint or two then downstairs is the place for you. But it was upstairs for us. We hadn't booked, but they managed to fit us in and once settled we opted for Lamb chops (what else) and fish and chips with a glass of wine and bottle of water. All in, it cost £50 with the service charge. This pub undoubtedly has one of the most spectacular spots of the whole City and gets busy at lunch. Staff seemed pleasant enough and the food was on the better than average side. Most of the punters were business suited though (as you'd expect in Bankerland), so me in my torn jeans and dirty kagool kinda stuck out like a sore thumb :/ read more

Iconic city institution in Leadenhall Market, frequented by City-folk and tourists alike. Ordr a pint of 'Ordinary' (Youngs) and savour the atmosphere, which gets progressively loud as the lunchtime wears on. Top floor serves hearty sandwiches; meat, bread and sauce yourself! Uninspired, very unpretentious and expensive, so gourmets avoid. Should you visit, check out the historical photos: there are several of royalty visiting and one of John Wayne, who shot a famous fight scene from the film 'Brannigan' in the pub! Well worth a visit, if only to take in the tradition. read more

This place was cool. It's also in Leadenhall Market, where the scenes for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter films were shot - so I find it extra cool. It's a very oldy worldy pub and has a selection of ales to match. Situated in the heart of the City you'll also be surrounded by bankers - not sure how some would feel about that. read more

So so busy, too busy, unbearably busy,..but if you can get beyond the crowds then you might be able to get your hands on a Youngs or Youngs Special. That's a vaguely worthwhile goal, they were not bad. read more

The pub scene downstairs was a madhouse, but thankfully I was there for dinner, not the pints. Service was friendly, and I ordered the venison pie. The table got the scotch eggs with wild boar for starters. Yet another meal in London that should come with a coupon for a free angioplasty. read more

Leadenhall Market is quite a cool little haven off the Masters of the Universe banking streets. And at its heart is the Lamb Tavern. Not everything I'd hope for in a pub: the beer is dead dear (ok, i'm in the city), and the clientele are all wearing suits, but they aren't such a bad bunch, if a little loud. I did notice that the place was filling up from about 4.30 - I guess when the stock markets are crashing and you can't short anymore, why not go down the pub?! Its good to know where my taxes are going. read more