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!

Outstanding! Friendly bar staff. Guinness poured to perfection. Great bar banter. Colorful…read morecharacters. Love the decor. Love the location. Convenient to the Tube. Might be my new favorite bar in London. Next time .. food is on my menu. This time .. just Guinness. Bravo! Cheers!

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.

Simply charming. The beef Wellington is excellent as is the Eaton mess for dessert. A hidden gem. I…read morehighly recommend it. It's also a stones throw away from Downshire House where the idea for Titanic was originated.

This pub is known for its beef Wellington so we ended up going here for lunch and sitting for a…read moreparty of six. This pub itself is quite busy and overall the food here is amazingly delicious. The beef Wellington was quite hearty of a hearty meal but I mean a lot of British food is quite hearty in general. I really loved the truffle chips they are good. The potatoes in the UK taste way better than in the USA. Our lunch was nice and we were full. If you want to come here just know it does get super busy! Also, the beef Wellington does take some time to make. Also, make sure you have time as well.

A must visit while in London. Just don't confuse it with the Cheshire Cheese location…read more The Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is legendary. My brother and I had the best time here having drinks by the fireplace talking with some fellow Yankees. The bar keep was friendly and allowed me to see where Charles Dickens sat. Yeah that Charles Dickens. This place oozes with history and is worth the trip to be in such a legendary pub.

Good thing I didn't depend on yelp for hours. Need to update that they are open on Sundays…read more Food order messed up. Another server came to help fix the issue, thankfully. Not worth the time it took to get though. The steak was lacking seasoning and was overcooked. No where near medium rare. My brother got the same dish 15 mins earlier and didn't come with same veggies as mine. No way this steak is a sirloin, too thin. My mom wanted extra crispy chips with her fish, and they couldn't do that. And it also had no seasoning. Recommend to only come for the drinks.

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.

You can't visit Central London without visiting a proper pub. And the Lamb & Flag is a proper pub…read morethat is worth a visit if you are taking a gander through Covent Garden. The bar itself has been known as the Lamb & Flag since 1833, but the property has been in existence going back to 1638, with it being a pub as early as 1772. The brickwork, as I discovered, is only a more recent buildout (1958). Being that I had researched online that the Lamb & Flag was one of the pubs to frequent, it was on my list to check out. Which we did on our second full day in London. I enjoyed a proper pint for the first time in a long time while my wife had her typical G&T. They were very appreciative that I paid in cash. The two drinks were 16 sterling, so I had no problem paying with a 20 note. Gave my credit card a breather. We grabbed some seats at a high-top table in the back of the pub at the tail end of the bar counter, where we enjoyed the come-as-you-are vibes and jovial chatter around us. A charming pub to enjoy a couple of drinks, and if you're hungry, upstairs serves a more bistro setting with a full menu of pub bites and main dishes.

Food/drinks: yum! Loved the fish and chips + sticky toffee pudding and beer selection is standard!…read more Atmosphere: loved the atmosphere in here! Service: okay, they are friendly but forgot our orders several times Price: as expected

Rainy morning in London and I was on a mission for shepherd's pie, which, I've learned, is…read moresurprisingly uncommon at pubs these days. This place doesn't technically have it, but their braised beef & ale shortcrust pie comes very close, and it's one of their specialties. Creamed potato, greens, rich gravy... comfort food done right. £19.50 and honestly worth it, especially on a cold, wet day. The ambiance really welcomed me in: warm, cozy interior with the fireplace going and a charming vintage Christmas aesthetic. Add in friendly people and genuinely warm service. Exactly the kind of pub you hope to stumble into on a rainy London morning. I'm hyped.

Good bar for cask ales…read more Selection of cask ales is good and they have a good range of other beers on tap. Full bar otherwise.

Really nice pub, great selection of drinks, good food. Dog-friendly. Friendly staff!…read moreThe menu is very decent and there is an extra bar snacks menu as well.

Definitely a place to check out at least once. A quintessential English pub…read more It does get super crowded so you may not find a seat but the vibes are good! The place music and there are people eating and drinking all around. Food: N/A Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5

My favorite pub on the trip. Even though I didn't get food it looked great. The inside and outside…read moreare so cute. The service was quick. It is busy all the time though due to the popularity so just be ready for that. If it's nice outside you can get a drink and stand outside though!

Came her for lunch and ended up coming back for a drink the next evening…read more Turned up just before closing but staff were welcoming and said come in. They closed the bar while we were there but said there was no rush to leave while they were cleaning and closing up for the night. The lunch we had the day before was very good pub food. Hot chips were awesome and then chicken tenders cooked perfectly. Wasn't noisy as we were almost the first there for lunch and the last to get there before closing the next night so overall the place was very quiet.

Delicious value pub sirloin with chips, rings and a salad all for 22£ Very nice welcoming and…read moreefficient staff. Super cozy. Garden must be nice in better weather.

Adorable hotel and lovely lounge. Service was top notch and so was everything we ordered. The hotel…read morewas decorated incredibly cute for Christmas. Would absolutely come back.

I really enjoyed my food and drinks here but unfortunately, my husband had an unsavory incident…read morewith an employee. When he left to go to the restroom and come back an employee put his hand on my husband's chest and tried to keep him from walking in the room and back to our table. The bar was not closed and many were still seated so I can't even say he was trying to ask him not to enter because they were closed. Even still, he could have used his words and instead chose to touch him. This really put a damper on the evening. The ambiance is really nice. I love the space. The decor and lighting make for a great evening experience. Outside of The Library, other Lanesborough employees were extremely friendly, with one even happily taking our photo.