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    The Crown

    4.0 (24 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Good for groups

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    Ashley M.

    Down the street from the amazing Vintage Magazine Company (a must visit!) is The Crown, #10 on the Soho and Noho Dick Whittington ale trail of Nicholsons pubs. It's in a great location, just off of the main street from the West End, a little hidden so tourists won't run into it unless accidentally. The front entrance is wheelchair accessible, but only for the main bar area. The dark lighting and decor are more cosy than some of the other Nicholson pubs. If you tread further back you can gain some very comfortable seating and slight space for passionate making out (as one couple proceeded to do across from me). Same beer/food menu since it's a chain, you can try before you buy and the food is decent with some nice specials. The music is kept low, a favourite characteristic of mine, I can't stand shouting for a conversation. They boast that Mozart gave a recital at age 9 in 1765 at this location before it was a pub. It also used to be a popular haunt for American Airmen during the war. Gotta love the history. There's no outside seating, but it's great for groups and I felt relaxed, really wanting to linger as much as possible after my pint when I was there. The main floor and dining room appear to be pretty clean, but the same cannot go for the restrooms. Due to the age of building it can't be helped that the facilities are outdated and the hand dryer wasn't working either. Be warned that the stairway up to the bathrooms is extremely tight, narrow and narrow. However, after venturing up the stairs going single file the dining room appeared to be medium sized, very bright, and charming. I didn't grab a bite but it looked better than some of the others owned by the chain I have been in previously and I am tempted to test it out. If you're in the area I'd give The Crown a shot for sure.

    Fish & Chips - not so great.
    Jason V.

    It's good, not great. The restaurant (located upstairs) was suggested as a last-minute dining spot. I had the Scottish Salmon to start and Fish & Chips as my main. The starter Scottish Salmon was fresh and an absolute delight - although a couple extra pieces of toast would've been nice (came with only two small half slices equating to one piece of toast). The presentation of the Fish & Chips was well-executed, however the taste was bland, and all the breading, one would hope the batter was well-seasoned. If considering this place to dine, I would recommend taking a pass and exploring elsewhere. However, if you're hungry and in need a table, this may be your spot. Best of luck!

    Lily Y.

    We dined here without a reservation. The food menu is like bar food but it was well done. Fish and chips were cooked perfectly. The fish was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. The fries were crispy outside and melts in your mouth inside. Service was fantastic.

    Qype User (macaro…)

    I'm giving this pub 4 stars for one reason and one reason only = they have a toilet that you can just walk in and use and nobody sees you - the door that takes you right to it so you don't have to do the walk of shame through the pub pretending you're looking for someone! Seriously where else is there to use a toilet near Brewer street if you're just shopping and not eating in a restaurant?! It's the perfect spot for all you ladies who need to go every 15 minutes. Be warned the place smells of fag ash from the smoking days and it's not exactly glamourous, but it's always clean and when a girl needs to go, a girl needs to go! Thank you The Crown for allowing me to use your toilet and not buy a drink!

    London Lager... I'm from the US & fell in love with this brew!

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    Best fish and chips I ever ate. Excellent food, impeccable service, and friendly vibe.

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    Wonderful experience. The bar keeper was very knowledgeable and attentive and the food was perfectly prepared.

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    Hidden gem just off of Piccadilly - great food, lovely upstairs dining room and top beer.

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    Devonshire Arms - Exterior building

    Devonshire Arms

    4.0(25 reviews)
    0.1 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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    Lamb & Flag - Steak and ale pie

    Lamb & Flag

    4.2(194 reviews)
    0.5 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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