I reserved the upstairs during a very last minute trip to London to see all my friends. They couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating. We had such a great time. Thank you! read more

When I walked into a loud, crowded pub, I was kind of dreading the experience. Thankfully I was directed upstairs to the tables reserved for our group. Tucked away with a view of the pub, it was still loud and warm but not crowded. Our server was extremely attentive, checking in every time someone arrived and throughout the evening. Service was quicker than expected. The food and drink menu was extensive. With fare from Belgium, mussels and fries were a must for me. I went with the miso and ginger broth, super flavorful and a little spicy. Loads of mushrooms tucked in with the mussels. They were smaller than you will find in Brussels but delicious. Bread and fries to boot! The beer selection has all the European staples and something for everyone, even wine lovers like half of our group. I had a tasty brown ale, very rich and deep. Overall it was a good evening, save for the bathrooms under construction where I saw a dead cockroach in the toilet. Skip the loo if you can! read more

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This was my third visit here, I have been here a few times whilst in London on different trips.The bar is always packed with local professionals and has a great vibe. Nice and low key also from the outside. The beer selection here is always top notch - huuuuge selection of European beers both on tap and bottled. Most come in their own serving glasses. Gotta love the La Chouffe!! Having just come from Oktoberfest in Munich we were pleasantly surprised to find all the awesome Oktoberfest beers being served on tap and bottled. Even better is we discovered that you can buy bottles to go! How ironic we went to Oktoberfest, yet the Oktoberfest beers we brought home were from the Lowlander in London! read more

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Totally disagree with Derry here. When I knew I was headed to London for the first time - (to hang out with my little sister who was studying abroad) I decided to look up any Belgian bars in the area (something I've been known to do when I travel) and found - The Lowlander. The Lowlander was wonderful. It was close to the Underground and near my sister's dorm - I used my Google map to find it and it was super easy to get there (not something you can say about everywhere in London) It was a bit crowded on the Thursday night were were there, but not awful - we were the only ones waiting for a table at about 7:30pm or so, we got a couple of beers at the bar and quickly found some seats after a couple left. It's a little tight packed in there, but once we got a table we stayed for a good 2 hours enjoying some truly delicious pub food and um...amazing beers. I loved the atmosphere - it was large and open without feeling overwhelming but had a few nooks and crannies for drinking. And the beer selection was truly worthy. I also thought the the service was respectable and lightly friendly without being "uncool" - and it wasn't far from where my sister was staying near Tottenham Court - so the streets in the area were busy with a lot of foot traffic - but Drury lane was enough away from the main area to give it a "tucked away" feeling After seeing a couple of tables with one, we went for the "paddle." 9 beers from the tap - a sampler - this was truly the way to go. The glasses were not wimpy or small like the ones they have in America - they were pretty hearty - and we finished them off together. I also tried a beer I've yet to see in the States - it was one of the best beers I've ever had and the name is completely fitting - Hoegaarden's Forbidden Fruit. We had such an amazing time there - we tried to go back before our trip was over but it was a Saturday night and the bar was way too packed (it was summer and hello, awesome bar, I can see why) - however, though we didn't get to partake again, my sister was grateful for the find and friends and her frequented it a lot before returning home. Definitely a must if you want to get some real, and hard to find beer while in London. read more

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Despite being literally just off the junction of Great Queen Street and Drury Lane, a few hundred yards away from Covent Garden Market as well as the Seven Dials, Lowlander Grand Cafe is surprisingly never that busy. Like the Belgo restaurants in its angle (big lists of Belgian beers and delicious-sounding menu options), Lowlander pulls off comfortably cool with greater finesse. The seating area is small yet has a great sense of space. The decor is wooden and homey (rather than metal and industrial). And the beer menu is actually longer than those at the Belgo establishments around the corner. The service has always been on the average-to-good side on my visits. The servers are just as content for you to come and have a couple drinks as they are for you to order food, so there's no need to feel bad about monopolizing a table if you're not eating. Especially since you'll probably end up spending £20 alone on drinks. Coming in thinking you'll just have a glass or two, one 8% ABV drink leads to another (and to another) and you've lost your capacity for rational thought. Although the forest-berry wheat beer on draught that I had yesterday was only £2.95 per half-pint and damn tasty to boot. Recession-busting win! The drinks menus boast of several different themed beer-tasting parties available upon booking. I imagine this would be a fun night out for a special occasion, although the one party that required a sommelier had a hefty £160 sommelier fee. Oi. read more

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Really nice Belgian bar. Was here on a Saturday night, as you can imagine it was very crowded, yet not overwhelming. We were meeting some friends who recommended this place, and I am glad they did. We got a chance to catch up despite the noise and the din. We didn't get beers as we stopped at a pub earlier ( as in 30 minutes earlier)! We went straight for the food. Hubby got the chicken Cesar Salado got the smoked mackerel salad, both salads were tasty, but portions were shockingly small in comparison to the US. We also got the double dutch fried fries which were excellent, just delicious. Garlic bread was OK, not great. Shame on me for not getting a beer, will have to go back and get the "Belgian" experience. I already know what I am getting the next time - Mussels and the beer sampler for sure! read more

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Always a good bar to visit, great range of beers and some nice food. Particularly like the sharing platters. Service can be a bit slow at times, so you might need to give the waiter a nudge! read more

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Lowlander exceeded my expectations, both for its beer and food. Beer-wise, it had a good range. Much of which I recognised from my days in Brussels, and some that I didn't. They also had an unusually excellent house wheat beer, which I happily guzzled a couple of pints of alongside other favourites of mine such as Tripel Karmeleit. I liked the option to try 3 x 1/3 pints of different beer, although I didn't take advantage of it. True to Belgian beer, it was pricey, but that just comes with the territory. The food was much better than other reviews would have you believe too. I went for a not-so-Belgian (unless you count it as stoempe) Cumberland sausages, gravy and mash, which was perfectly decent. I then followed it with a waffle and scoop of ice cream which was okay but probably out of a packet. Also worth mentioning is the high-ceilinged interior, reminiscent of the similarly styled bars in Brussels. The service could have been slightly better, but I can still happily declare myself a fan of this place. read more

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This place gets 5 stars for the beer list alone. I'm a huge fan of Belgian beer and this place has a huge selection. There should be something to suit everyone taste...even if you don't normally drink beer. The bar is a large split level space and is quite bright and spacious compared with your standard london drinking holes. We got the truffle and Parmesan fries which were excellent, if not a touch oily, buts that's good thing when your beer is 11% alcohol. read more

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The range of beers and ales here never seems to amaze. They even have a banana flavoured ale (as disgusting as it sounds). The service is prompt, friendly and efficient. The space is generous for a Drury Lane location. The walls are painted with logos of large and old Belgian breweries. There are long tables that can be shared by smaller groups or used entirely by large parties. The tables have coat hooks. They even have three ceiling fans on three corners of the wooden grooved ceiling. There is a beautiful golden framed mirror on the wall next to the main bar area, with mirror tiles on it. The food menu is Belgian. Dutch fries, ham and cheddar cheese croquettes, sausage, cheese and bread snacks. Beef sausages, slow cooked pork, halloumi Milanese and beer battered goujons. Pretty much pub fare. Average to good in quality. The drinks menu is divided into Draught, Amber/Dark Beers, Blonde/Golden Ales, Abbey beers, and flavoured beers. Incredible range. Highly recommended for a possibly pseudo authentic Belgian experience. read more

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Best mussels I've had in London! Absolutely amazing, I had the pesto, tomato & artichoke mussels and inhaled them. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

I'm not a big beer fan but since my boyfriend's Belgian I enjoy trying the things he loves to do. Drinking beer is in his blood, and he actually bartended here before getting settled with his full-time job. His love of this place influenced me. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and you can either sit and relax, or stand by the bar and be loud. I personally like the sit on the comfy chairs opposite the bar and get food... they have great mussels with butter sauce and a filling meat platter, which is great to share with friends. I always order the fruit beer but they are known to have a diverse selection of Belgian beer. Sometimes it gets packed and rowdy but it's a cozy place to go in a group since the setting is very welcoming and the beer choices are limitless. The staff are also very nice... overall I always had a good time here. read more

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Lowlander is a great pub. Easy to get to and with an extensive beer menu. They have guest lists of beers that are always changing. As a fan of Belgian beer this was the perfect spot to come to. We had mussels and pulled pork. The pulled pork was flavorful and had a wonderful side of coleslaw. Only issues was if it's busy do not expect a very attentive waitress (fair enough and understandable) and incredibly loud. Lots and lots of yelling. Nice interior though and as mentioned before great beer options. read more

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Awesome bar staff that helped us to pick out the beers closest to what we typically enjoy. I also was interested in trying one of the soups and the chef brought out a sample. That's unheard of! Great experience, highly recommend!! read more

Love the people, love the selection of beer an pub food. Going for a burger, I know its going to be great. read more

Lowlander - Selection of what is on tap on top, the rest you have to see for yourself. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

preamble -We piled in here after a UYE at Belgo Centraal. I was still bemused by the childlike servers dressed as trappist monks who had waited on us there and as I was late (due to another mystery tour of the London underground) I missed getting my face into the Moulles so the Hoeegarden i necked double time had started its wicked magic on my empty tum. The main event - I like the Lowlander, it was not too crowded for Covent Garden and the service to our table was responsive, friendly and rapid and they know their Belgian/Dutch brews alright. The choice here is staggering and it would require too many visits to work thru the stock so it may help if you have a clear idea of what you like otherwise you can use their Blackboard for the latest and greatest. The decor is very Grote Markts and typical of most lowland town bars so you certainly get that 'Flemish' vibe. Caveat emptor- There should be a warning posted at the Lowlander as those classic tramp juices, Special Brew & Steam beer, are out muscled by some of the monstrously strong ales sold here. You are at risk of getting seriously wankered if you do not check the ABV ratings. As usual I steamed in and went for the Stout sampler made up of three drinks, Kwak, Hercule & Scaldis with a combined ABV of 28%. This was sufficient to bring down a charging Rhino and went straight to my boots. From a taste point of view the Scaldis was right up there so, foolishly, I ordered another pint and shared it with Jo. Lucky for me, not so lucky for Jo !! The stagger back to the Embankment tube station was a blur of faces and lights and when I switched at Vauxhall i jumped on the first train heading West with the intent of getting off at Staines. FAIL. Woke up at 1am 'ish in Guildford station where I stumbled off the train and into Dick Turpin who was driving a black cab called Bess ..... read more

I don't like beer. I'm probably not the best judge of a Belgian pub that has a huge selection of them. Anyway, I did go and actually it was quite lovely. I went for a Christmas lunch a while ago and since then have popped in for one or two. I actually even enjoyed a half of fruity beer, although it did make me want to vomit after. Not a good sign when you've only had one! I just don't have the stomach for hops. I'm knocking this place slightly because if you are eating here the service is pretty terrible. It's slow and unorganised but luckily it's redeeming factor is that it's friendly. I don't mind so much waiting over an hour for food when someone actually admits they made a mistake and apologises with a genuine smile. I'll go back, for sure. Just maybe I'll stick with a wine. read more

I've been to the Netherlands. I drank and ate my fukin face off in Amsterdam, Bruges and Brussels. This pub, smack dab in the middle of London, reminded me of my trysts in tall-person-land (Amsterdam has the tallest people - Gospel of Paul, bruv). As for the beers, they have a nice variety of Belgian options. If you've not tasted Belgian ales...like real ales...this place is a good starter. High alcohol content = fun witcha mates. As for the fare, obviously, you have to try the mussels. I ate mussels urryday in Amsterdam and I shit you not, this pot o' lovelies can stand with the best of them. As for the decor, it still looks London-traditional and it is quite cozy prior to the post-work London crowd entering. It can get rowdy. And by "can", I mean, "will". Once again, I am schoolin y'all Americans on my international game. Keep hoping and maybe one day, you'll travel, eat and drink like a bawss (aka Louis R). No chance, ya mugs. read more

A lovely Dutch/Belgian inspired pub in Covent garden. The food is tasty and great value for money (Sausage and mash around £12). Service is at your table which is of the large chunky wooden variety and perfect for laying out the Sunday paper on. The hardest part of going here is choosing which of the many different beers to go for, but those kind of problems aren't really problems. One of the nicest central bars I've been too with practically no feeling of hussle and bussle at the weekend and great for just chilling out in of an afternoon with a book or paper. read more

Excellent fish and chips. First time I've had mushy peas. It's definitely an acquired taste, but not bad. Our waitress Anma was attentive and friendly. It is located on a nice smaller, less crowded street and near the British Museum. read more

The problem with Belgian beers is that it just so strong, yet it's so excitingly tasty. I never know what I have most of the time, but I do recall I started with a Belgian Guinness (I am so predictable). Very nice as always. One thing that I will make mention of, is the great taster offer you can order. Select three beers of your choice and they are served in three small tumblers set on a wooden tray. What a jolly good idea, I'll have two! A word to the wise, never ever drink Belgian beers on an empty tummy. It will end badly and you will hate yourself the day after the night before! Don't say I didn't warn you! read more

My review echoes that of a few others: Food NO, Drinks YES! The food left a lot to be desired; it's poor quality and way over priced. ....but DO come here for drinks and friendly service. Really fantastic selection of beer from around the world, nice Belgian cafe ambiance. read more

Food? NO! Drinks? Yes!! I used to work barely a few minute walk from here, and went there (sadly) for lunch once. Bleurgh! I was given a terrible, chewy steak sandwich, overpriced and basically inedible. However! It was served with a smile, and the place has serious character. It's obvious that the people who run this know their beer - the selection is phenomenal. So when we needed a central place for beers, and were bored with all the 'usuals', we headed here. On a busy Friday, space was made for us, drinks were reasonable and the suggestions for various beers were great. I was drinking vodka all night, which they didn't mind, though I did partake in the beer tasting stick at the end. All in all, GOOD TIMES for drinks, BAD TIMES for food. Got it? Great. read more

Simply put - the best Belgian beer joint in London! I've frequented Lowlander many times - and each time is equally as fun and exciting as the last. I recommend the Rochefort 12, or the Kwack which is served with a wooden handle. You can never go wrong with a Chimay Rouge either! read more

A favourite of mine. Evil people took Floris Mango off the menu but it remains a place I return to for a relaxed non hipster, non overpriced night out. Fish goujons were great with the beer flight! read more

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Stopped in on a Friday evening. They were promoting some sort of "festival," focusing on Belgian beers, it seemed, but none of the beers were particularly special. Stuff you might not see often in London but stuff that any Belgian beer fan would have tried at least three times before. Seating area inside was crowded and the bar staff seemed to be struggling a bit. Definitely did not know anything about the beers. Prices were a bit high but I suppose on par with this area of London. Not a terrible place to visit, especially if you are dying to get Belgian beer. I just don't think I'll be returning anytime soon. read more

When it comes to restaurants, it really is true that a venue lives and dies by its service. This Belgian gastro-bar is proof of that. On paper, all the ingredients should automatically add up to a great dining experience. Delicious-sounding Belgian treats such as Indonesian-style mussels and venison burger dot the menu. This is complemented by a massive and interesting beer list featuring both the strong and fruity varieties of lowland amber nectar. Problem is, it's a popular place, and in my three visits there I have never left without feeling at least somewhat disappointed by the service on offer. Yesterday was a case in point. Myself and my parents dropped in as my dad had a hankering for seafood and I had told him about the Moules Marineres. We entered, were greeted by nobody and so chose our table ourselves. When a waitress arrived, she took our drinks order straight away, but didn't return to give us food menus. I found them on another table. After we'd ordered, it took fully forty minutes and two summonings of the waitreess before our food arrived, by which time we were nearly crawling up the walls with hunger. I noticed another table having trouble with their order too. The food was fine, edible, but not nearly as exciting as the daring ingredient choice suggests. Give me a decent cheeseburger and a Stella served by a competent waitress over a run-of-the-mill venison burger with peach beer served by someone who is slow, incompetent and unwilling to acknowledge or apologise for mistakes made. read more

Came here for the first time and had a late lunch - we all got moules which came with dutch fries (skinny), yum! Also a bread platter to soak up the soup. The mussels were tasty, broth was delicious. Loaaaads of beer available. My wine was lovely. Think this is meant to be a Dutch themed pub? But the decor looks British... Still very cute and staff were friendly. read more

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You know what? I'm only one-foot in this bandwagon. The food's sort of meh - at least the apps/snack foods. Who ever heard of a belgian restaurant having mediocre chips?! The service is downright sketchy and all over the place, and I wouldnt say the bar staff are particularly helpful. On the other hand, their beer selection is OUTRAGEOUSLY good, and the atmosphere is pretty nice - community tables, high ceilings, etc. If you dont know what to order, order a big bottle of La Chouffe, you wont be disappointed, at least not by the beer. read more

Hard to give a true rating of this place because of the disparity between their food and their drinks. Their drinking menu is outrageous, but that's why you would come here - for the Belgian beers! Their food, while also quite delicious, is hit or miss depending on what you order. Their mussels are very good, partly why they sell out of them so frequently, and so is their appetizer platter (the name of which, escapes me) which is massive and can easily feed 3-4 people. What is indisputable, however, is their desserts! SO...GOOD... Donuts, waffles, marshmallows, all to dip into caramel or chocolate sauces on skewers, served to share. Yeah... now I've gone and made myself hungry. Service is a bit scattered, the place is absolutely packed most of the time - especially after work but hanging out outside the bar is accepted. Just speak with the friendly bloke at the door and let him know you'd like the next table and he can usually figure something out for you and your group ricky-tick. Give it a go! read more

This place is fabulous! We had been walking on a hot day for a few hours enjoying the sights but needed a rest. Three of us each had a different meal and all were delicious. Fair price too. read more

What a nice little Belgian bar. Huge variety of beers, but the quality of the food is the pleasant surprise. I had the muscles and frites. The beer braised muscles are the way to go. They were plump and fresh and the sauce was amazing. The frites were thin cut and stayed crispy for the whole of the meal. The place was buzzing and crowded, but wasn't bursting at the scene. If you want a quiet place, this is not the place, but it is certainly fun for a get together and plenty of refreshments to keep you satisfied. Great find in a somewhat touristy area. read more

Below average pub fare for above average prices. Wouldn't eat here again. Went here for dinner on a Sunday. Mussels (which we went for) were sold out so me an 14 others ate basically everything else on the menu. None of it was great, and most was below the standard expected for an English pub. Service was quirky but attentive and friendly. Too bad about the food. read more

We unexpectedly found ourselves in London 2 years later and again had a hankering for a Belgian beer joint. Decided to give Lowlander another go and am certainly pleased with the decision. Second time around it was everything we had hoped (and more) on the initial visit. Tried a variety of their tapped and bottled selections. Most of the beers we can get in Dallas, but they had a few we hadn't tried. Fish and chips for dinner - hey, we were there only a few nights. :) Obvs we just had bad luck a few years ago. If you're a beer snob, it is perfection. Next time I find myself in London, will go out of my way to return. read more

If you love a good beer and like to enjoy it in a nice atmosphere this is the place to go to! Service is really friendly. The Lowlander has an excellent selection of beer on tap as well as on bottle and they are servered in a really lively environment. The place can get crowded but that only adds to the atmosphere and even when it's busy the friendly waitresses take the time to serve you. When I go back to London I will definitely go back to the Lowlander. The food is really good as well. read more

We booked a reservation for 15 on a Thursday and they gave us the entire upstairs area for the whole night! The employees are super nice, and when we came in with 20 people, they happily accommodated us. I was concerned about the bill since figuring out how to split between 20 people would be difficult, and they happily solved that by giving us bar service. Everyone ordered at the bar downstairs but the food was brought upstairs. I got the half chicken and it was a little dry, but the presentation was lovely and the taste was good too. If I go back next time, I'd definitely want to try the mussels. The BEER! I fell in love with fruit beer when I went to Belgium and they have a good assortment of Belgian fruit beer here. I'd go back just for a beer with friends. They also had a pre-theatre menu set but I didn't get it. Would try next time! read more

I like this place! It's a chill spot, right in the heart of Covent Garden. Large enough to accommodate a crowd and friendly staff. The food was delicious! My friends and I got the Grande Cafe Platter and the Moules Marinieres (translation: delicious muscles) - both great choices. I only give it 4 stars because they need air fresheners in the stairway to the bathrooms (quite unappetising) and the games they provide are missing pieces! If you're going to provide games and bathrooms please make them enjoyable. read more

A pretty decent option in the area. I had the chicken schnitzel which was great, though a tad on the smaller side for a dinner entree. The drink options are pretty solid as well. I will say the space is a little too tight when it comes to seating. I was hit multiple times by people trying to squeeze past to get to other tables that were mere inches behind me, not super ideal. Also, the bathrooms are in the basement and aren't the cleanest/freshest. Not sure if there are health codes in the UK, but I would think they might fail a few. read more

Another of my haunts in London. The beer selection is second to none here (in London anyway). The Brugse Zot is simply the best draught beer in town. The food is great I love it and I often spend an afternoon drinking and eating. You can sit outside and watch the rather sophisticated world go by. It's in a beautiful location and easy to get to. The summer months are best for me here. Haven't been in winter yet. The service is good and always with a smile even if very busy. I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for the prices. £5.90 a pint is obscene and it's difficult to leave with change from 50 quid. read more

The selection of beers is just amazing: Leffe, Chimay, Rodenbach, Tripel Karmeliet, Bush, etc... All the belgian beers are there and for someone missing them as I do, this bar is like heaven. Plus the food and the service are good... definitely going to make it the Friday afternoon pub read more