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    The Argyll Arms

    3.5 (40 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Samuel M.

    The interior of the pub is beautiful...and that's where the positives end. My Christmas lunch there was horrible. Our server (French woman) was really pushy about my wife and I ordering drinks. She came by our table three times to get us to order drinks. When we only ordered two non-alcoholic drinks, she pretty much ignored us the entire meal. And while all other tables were getting their food in 10-15 minutes, we got our food an hour later (keep in mind the people who got their food quick showed up much later than we did). When I spoke to their manager Sophie to inquire about the food, she replied passive aggressively about not rushing the servers...but it had been an hour already! When the food arrived it was bland and inedible. The fish was bland and tasteless. The parsnip/turnip soup tasted like water. Huge disappointment. But it sure lived up to hackneyed stereotypes about English food. We paid almost 80£ for a subpar meal and an unpleasant experience.

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    Annette C.

    Great place to tuck in for a beer and crisps ! Nice menu too. Amazing old world charm . Excellent beer choices ! Love seeing that IPAs the hoppy ones are making it across the ponds ! Bring it on :)

    Bar Snack and Gin menu
    Kimi H.

    OK pub food; good gin selection Sunday Roast: ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF - good Yorkshire pudding, quality beef OCEAN FISH & CHIPS - good

    Bangers and Mash

    Food was great. Was looking for a classic English dinner at a pub and that's exactly what I got. Drinks were also great. The pub itself was a fun atmosphere. Service was fantastic. We had Chris as our server and he was very attentive, courteous and personable. Would definitely come back here next time we are in London!

    Laura Y.

    Located just next door to Oxford Street tube, it comes as no surprise that this pub is always busy. It is actually a really nice pub though - not particularly different from any others but it has a pleasant atmosphere and I like the secluded seating as opposed to 'open plan' areas. The decor is quite standard but a little more traditional than most. It has that oldy worldy type atmosphere and the staff are friendly. There is a separate eating section upstairs which serves fairly average pub food which is quite decent but not very adventurous. In the summer, it is pleasant as you can sit outside but as the area is so hectic, it is always loud. A nice pub to go for meeting friends or as a quick drink stop on arrival in Oxford Street.

    Amy M.

    There's an original london boozer feel to this place-you feel like you've walked into a dickens tale or a sherlock holmes set. There's intricate and ornate designs on the ceiling and wooden partitions giving a real old worldy kind of feel to the pub. There is an upstairs dinning area to the pub but to be honest the food isn't that great-you'll find a lot better in the area for the same prices but i like going here as it's a perfect spot to meet up with friends as it's right outside Oxford Circus tube station. If you want to sit down there's a few tables outside and a couple of bar stools inside but apart from that there's not a lot else and if you've been trapsing up and down Oxford Street you may be disppointed if you're looking for somewhere to relax your tootsies. However, they serve a good pint and the staff are friendly and helpful.

    Cool wallhangings
    David S.

    It turns out that I have been to this pub before, which is a little surprising since this is only my third time in London and I thought I knew all of the pubs that I have previously visited. Mind you it didn't click until I actually walked inside into to what was a pretty familiar interior - the last time I was here was back in 2011 when I went to have a beer before going and seeing a musical at the theatre just down the road. Anyway this pub is somewhat bigger that many of the other pubs in the area and also stands out in that the bar is actually divided into three separate rooms, and a fourth room, which is actually a lounge bar, down the back. Also, upstairs, they have a dining area. So, from what I gathered it seems as if you can rent out one of these rooms for your own private party, though they aren't actually that large (or at least the middle one, which I suspect would have a lot of difficulty holding any more than five people). While I wouldn't call it an awesome pub, it is still pretty good, and somewhat better than the other offerings around the place.

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    The waiter was attentive and helpful and we ordered the chicken schnitzel with garlic aioli and macaroni and cheese.

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    Devonshire Arms - Exterior building

    Devonshire Arms

    4.0(25 reviews)
    0.4 miSoho
    ££

    Such a cute, old fashioned place. Really really loved this location- only went for pints and little…read moresnacks but area is gorgeous as well pub is very cute. Overall really enjoyable experience. Was rather packed and service is quick but able to snag seat. Recommend

    Flew in on a Sunday and arrived at my hotel around noon. Immediately went to the concierge to see…read moreif he could secure me a spot since I had zero luck trying to get a reservation on line for two weeks prior. Remarkable, he scored and I literally walked around the corner and saw the long line to get into the pub first. I was seated immediately, however, and proceeded to enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast. Room was very pleasant (there are so many I got lost returning to my table from a bio brake. Roast was very good ( but no Lawry's) and the sides excellent. Could not decide if my favorite was the roast potatoes (crispy outside soft inside) or the glazed carrots. Yorkshire pudding was good but again, I am to used to the Lawry's and this is a different style. Peas were, well, peas, but very fresh. The sticky toffee cake was excellent and the Guinness fresh, creamy and a proper pour. Good thing because the selection of winners by the glass and half bottles of wine were both a little thin. Overall wine list was good but I was alone and not up for drinking a full bottle by myself. Overall, very enjoyable and to judge by the crowd and difficulty in getting a reservation, one of the more popular in town.

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    Devonshire Arms - Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

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    Iberico Pork ribsSome of the nicest things I have put in my mouth.

    Lamb & Flag - Steak and ale pie

    Lamb & Flag

    4.2(194 reviews)
    0.7 miCovent Garden
    ££

    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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