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Lamb & Flag

33 Rose Street | Covent Garden, London, England (Westminster / Belgravia)
020 7497 9504
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Ranked #18 of 328 nightlife in London
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Drinking
Description: At 400 years, the oldest pub in Covent Garden has hardly changed over the years and is proud of its heritage. A truely traditional English pub.
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Philadelphia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Loved it, the atmosphere , suspended in time, precisely what ou would expect from an English pub. We had sandiwiches, tasty and quite big portions. Friendly service. Will go back again

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Calgary, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We came to the Lamb and Flag for dinner. We went upstairs, so we could have a table. It was quiet upstairs so we missed the pub atmosphere downstairs. We were told the kitchen was closing in 5 minutes. I ordered beef and mushroom pie. The mashed potatoes were great, but the other veggies were luke warm. I could not... More

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Salford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

typical old London pub, small, narrow, cosy, dark and lost in time. nowhere to sit though so you have to stand. takes nothing away from it though. real old atmospheric pub.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Always walked past the Lamb & Flag when strolling in Covent Garden as there is a constant milling of personages in the yard outside which leads one to believe that its rammed up inside. However, inclement weather and a later arrival allowed a maiden visit and one was not disappointed. The Lamb & Flag exudes atmosphere from every ancient bean... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Place was really quirky and enjoyed the fact that this pub had history and served a good range of beers - but came here for lunch. However the food was very poor and for that reason I would recommend that you only use L&F as a watering hole only otherwise you will be seriously put off ever going back......we ordered... More

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England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Smashing pub in Covent Garden area. Serves great beer, very friendly staff, gets a good crowd in of both locals and tourists.

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St Albans, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Would like to say am an ardent fan of Fuller's pubs and visit them accordingly. So paid a visit to the Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden this afternoon in order to tick another off the list. Initially had drinks from the bar. Am not judging Fullers ales, but the service, atmosphere etc of the pub. Didn't take long to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

This is a historic vibrant pub tucked away down a side-street. You really have to know it's here to find it, and you'll definitely get kudos points from your friends for bringing them here. For added dramatic effect approach from Floral Street, and then dive down the covered alleyway. It captures the essence of a historic pub, not by being... More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013 via mobile

A great pub down a street which sort of hides and saves this chilled out 'real' pub from the every day hustle and bustle of London. You could be in the middle of the country or in a rural area with this local and friendly bar. Food is on offer though sadly we missed the doing time as the menu... More

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Nottingham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

What a treat this pub is. A decent choice of real ales in truly authentic surroundings – it is a real English pub! I doubt if anything has really changed in this pub and it works so well. If only more pubs had escaped refurbishment like the Lamb and Flag the world would be a better place – at least... More

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