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The Lamb & Flag
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City of Westminster, Covent Garden
"One of my favorite pubs in London."(5 Tips)"One of the best traditional British pubs in the city."(3 Tips)
"Charles Dickens & poet Dryden"(3 Tips)
"Fantastic traditional pub Good Guiness"(2 Tips)
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Carl GriffinNovember 25, 2015Nice old pub associated with Karl Marx, Charles Dickens & poet Dryden who was killed outside by a mob. Great real ale.Upvoted 4 weeks ago
thefidelityFebruary 15, 2015One of the oldest pub in London, it goes back to 1623! If you would like to see traditional British pub and large section of ale come and enjoy here! There is an upstairs bar which you can dine also!
Emre Marcus U. ✅November 24, 2013Amazing place... It is very ancient English pub founded in 1623... You can find a large menu for ales in the pub. There is even a restaurant uptairs. Now Marcus enjoys his Guiness... ;) cheers
Upvoted 4 weeks ago
Sergey NastichAugust 20, 2016On the second floor there's an authentic and very cozy restaurant. The prices are a little on the expensive side, but worth it - Steak & Ale pie is amazing! Guinness is better than in other pubs, too.
Brian StraussNovember 13, 2015Really nice fish and chips. Swim up stream through the river of after work drinkers and head upstairs for chow.- Ben RobraApril 22, 2015Good if you want to go for a Fuller's pint after work. Nice and very authentic pub downstairs and a nice, small restaurant upstairs with great Sunday roasts.
- Merve AkcasuJune 15, 2017The best & classical fish and chips, classical English pub environment. A must in London. Reservation needed.
Cheen The CuriousMay 28, 2023Sticky date pudding was memorable! Dining group of 4 agreed the sauce was very aromatic 👍🏼
Michael LeisMay 21, 2015Especially when the weather is nice, perfect place to grab a pint off the beaten path near Leicester.- BasakFebruary 5, 2015One of the best traditional British pubs in the city. Grab your ale and drink outside while socializing with the locals.
Jack SalisburyNovember 18, 2011Simply a great pub. A proper boozer in a great area. I believe C. Dickens used to drink there and J. Dryden was stabbed in the alley way next to it. Grimy and hidden, like good pub should be!- Pink 386August 2, 2015A super busy pub with a good atmosphere. Came for a drink on the way to Covent Garden. One of my favorite pubs in London.
Alison BurttSeptember 26, 2016A Fuller's pub so nothing brilliant, but our sausage and mash & chicken Caesar salad both competent. Try the ESB. Easy and nutty.
Alex SmithJanuary 22, 2018Great old fashioned vibe pub tucked away off the main streets. Playing dance tunes which wasn’t so fitting but good beer selection.
DensJune 9, 2011One of the best pubs I've been to in London. Very old school. If it's packed downstairs, you'll prob find seats upstairs.- Cheen The CuriousMay 28, 2023Fish & chips. Enjoyed the battered haddock. Very flavourful. Would order again
Pinar E.March 25, 2018Fish and chips is tasty and big portion. Ask for more choices of beer to the waitress. Nice place- Cheen The CuriousMay 28, 2023Access is via Garrick Street. When we visited, Rose St was closed off with rubbish bins at the Floral St end
- Cheen The CuriousMay 28, 2023There are 2 booths at the back of the bar, that can fit 4 people comfortably
Cyndie Da RochaMarch 2, 2022One of the most authentic pubs in Covent Garden. Great menu and good for rugby fans.
Martin TiedemannMay 29, 20125 December: Thought to be the oldest pub in Covent Garden, the Lamb & Flag dates back to at least 1623. Poet John Dryden was mugged in the alleyway outside & the upstairs bar is named after him.
Sam MMarch 4, 2015Owned by Fullers so don't expect exciting beer but a lovely building and a nice atmosphere. Might well be good for food.
Aidan HornsbyJanuary 22, 2015One of London's oldest pubs, and certainly one of Covent Garden's most charming. The food is also good.
Clara EloyApril 18, 2022I thought the food was quite average. The meat was dry and hard, the potatoes not crispy and the veggies quite plain… the location and decor was nice though
Lauren GrimmAugust 9, 2017Founded in 1623!!! Enter through the alley, grab a pint and make new friends.
Ozan ŞıklaroğluJuly 27, 2016Traditional old bar offering wide range of local beers, do not miss if you are around
Dmitry DzhusAugust 28, 2018Taps on the ground floor have a better selection of beer. Cozy seating upstairs.
Dominic FeeneyNovember 20, 2014One of the oldest pubs in London. Good outside space. Gets busy though
Graham HardieMay 8, 2012If you need to sit to use the loo bring an scuba tank. Smaller than an airplane loo and sealed tighter than a submarine. Must be an anorexic contortionist to have a seat.
Moacir A. PontiMay 29, 2016Nice location, good service, very crowded after 5pm. They were not serving food after 4pm, but we enjoyed some drinks.
M UJanuary 7, 2017The staff had no clue about their ales. Went there to feel the local atmosphere, disappointed. For tourists I'd recommend to plan a pub crawl and stopby this place for 1 pint only and pass to others.
Ben EngenAugust 6, 2016Historic English pub with a decent beer selection and ok food. Come here more for the ambiance than anything else.
Derek WilsonNovember 8, 2016You know, any old pub's a good pub in London pretty much. This one's no exception.
Jenna AndersonOctober 9, 2014This is a real pub. Get your pint and stand outside in the alley during the summer.
prince of ArroganceNovember 30, 2016The staff in particular the American girl was very rude, going around taking customers glasses when it's just gone closing time. There is no local feel and any affiliation with this pub. It's a dump.
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The Lamb & Flag
33 Rose St (Garrick St)
Covent Garden
Greater London
WC2E 9EB
United Kingdom
Covent Garden
Greater London
WC2E 9EB
United Kingdom
We are sorry to say that, due to the Very High Alert regulations, we are once again forced to temporarily close. We will review the situation if the tiers change - please watch this space for updates.
Temporarily closed (Show more)
- March 3–June 21
- Mon–Sun
+44 20 7497 9504
Features
Reservations
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Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Yes
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Table Service
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
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