Lamb & Flag in City of London, Westminster

The venue is gorgeous, it is a real old pub. The service was great too, very friendly staff. The food (Sunday roast), not so good. The potatoes tasted old, the sirloin steak which they say comes pink was great and dry. The gravy tasted like that supermarket powder thing. I am putting 2 stars, not 1, because the Yorkshire pudding was good and the dessert was alright.

A real British pub with loads of history, great pub fare, great atmosphere and terrific beer! A real Jem! When you are in Covent Garden you have to try The Lamb and Flag! The Sunday roast was delicious, and a pint or two of Fullers London Pride ale was so smooth, I can’t wait to have another. The staff was super friendly, and it’s great to go to a pub frequented by Charles Dickens!

Lovely pub and great atmosphere! Staff very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back!!!

Quintessential English pub. Well curated cask ales.

Lovely VERY old pub, from the outside we were a little cautious about what we were venturing into, however this is starting point for a mystery guide so we went in and were glad we did. The pub has bags of character and really is old. Definitely worth a visit

We drank a beer there after seeing a musical. As in so many pubs, there is a selection of draft beers. The Pooh It's nice and cozy and corresponds to a solid standard pub.

We sat at Oscar Wilde's booth. Creepy

Yet another great visit to this great pub.

My favorite pub in London. Rustic and cozy atmosphere. Good beer selection and great food. The conditions are also very friendly. Everything was great😀🙃

Great choice of drinks, not overly priced. Just wish the guy serving would look like he was enjoying the job. Smile it costs nothing

Awesome British pub, lamb and flag serves delicious beers in a cool atmosphere. Busy with locals and tourists. Beer battered haddock and chips and steak ale pie were great. Would love to be here for the football.

Typical English pub, pleasant atmosphere. The security staff was really friendly.

Everything a traditional old English pub should be. I have been visiting over 40 years when I can.

A beautiful classic British pub, with great food and amazing service. The staff were absolutely lovely

Beautiful place in the center of London, since 1623, cold beer, I had a wonderful IPA

I really wanted to experience a very old pub with tons of history and this pub did not disappoint. I loved the decor and the Idea that people drank beer here hundreds of years ago. I finally got to try traditional Pie and gravy and it was delicious. Also tried a proper British beer called the London Pride and it was surprisingly interresting. I can highly recommend this pub you won't be dissapointed.

Busy, bustling and felt like an institution. Had my first scotch egg and it was delicious. Tasty and full of flavor. Good beer selection. It was a bit hard to get a table to eat but there are 2 floors so you can get one fast enough.

Classic old English pub. Wood panels on the wall, good range of beer and a real feel of history. Lovely place to spend a couple of hours if raining outside.

A great traditional pub with a great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Only hung out downstairs. Was quite busy, but managed to nab a seat at the bar in the back room eventually. Enjoyed an appropriately themed winter ale.

Stopped In this very old pub and they served lots of zero alcohol drinks. I did actually have a,shot of rum in my hot apple juice and wonderfully warming. Nice peaceful retreat on a Monday afternoon to escape crowds

What a fantastic place. We met with family for lunch. The food was superb, service with a smile and the atmosphere sublime. Sitting in a 401 years old pub was a pleasant experience, eating in one made it very special .

My first pub, the atmosphere was great, the man at the counter was friendly! I only went for a beer, a short break, and read a bit - but I felt really good. The women's toilet on the ground floor was broken, but there was still one - I thought that was good ;-)...

Pub historique très sympa Les plats ne sont pas forcément extraordinaires mais le lieu est assez joli et à côté de soho Idéal pour une petite pause pendant le shopping

In London for my daughter’s graduation and after a fantastic meal at Dishoom, I fancied a traditional English pub so decided to rekindle my patronage with the Lamb and wasn’t disappointed

I wanted to take my partner to a true British Pub. This place had all the features and feel of one for sure. Upstairs is where you sit to eat, pretty cool bar and seating area, we got a seat by the window overlooking the alley, pretty cool views. We waited for someone to come ask us for drinks for over 10 minutes. I literally was about to get up and walk to bar to give me our orders when someone came. Since we had so much time we already knew our orders, unfortunately all 3 dishes we picked were out of stock, lamb? Lamb in London? You're out? The shepherds pie was gone as well, really? It's early on a Friday night and they are out of stock on food? So we were left to pick 3 other dishes and all of them were horrible, now I know why those were still in stock. I would go back for a pint, but eat somewhere else.

Really good old pub, nice Beer and will definitely go back

Great Old London style pub. While maintaining a classic, nineteenth-century style, it has an excellent and clean kitchen, I will definitely return

This is a cracking wee pub near Covent Garden; a real gem down a short lane. Good beers and ales on tap, and probably the best Scotch egg I've ever had. Great atmosphere - a proper pub through and through.

While I consider paying £11 for a small plate part and parcel of eating in the west end (at the end of the day we all have to cntribute to the extortionate rents), I think this place should reconsider if they should call "Crispy slow cooked brisket & Cheddar nuggets served with mustard mayonnaise & a pickled gherkin salad" to what appears (still untouchd) on the picture attached and then charge £11 i.e. £2.20 per nugget .The line between "expensive" and "pisstake" is not as thin or blurred as many business owners would like customers to believe.

Beautiful and charming old pub, with a nice and peaceful energy - all the staff was really friendly! The beer very good too! A little gem in the heart of London, I had a good time (:

Pre theatre snacks were very disappointing. I think they forgot to put the squid in the batter!Great atmosphere in this quaint little pub.

Very old original Pud frequented by Londoners. Excellent traditional cuisine. We ate their truly delicious sheep sausages.

Nice pub with a great vibe and tasty food. Don’t skip dessert—get the sticky toffee pudding!

Fairly busy but still impressively quick service, good beers at an acceptable London price

Great spot have been going here for years, as you approach the pub down the alleyways it looks packed and ten deep to get to the bar but in the back there is often a table. Selling Fullers beer this is an old favorite and upstairs is the dining area very good fish and chips and Steak pies.

One of The BEST oubs in Covent Garden! Two floors with space, food and really good beers, and craft beers ,casks and many others! A bit hidden on The street but nice ambient and people! Service IS great!

A hidden gem. The Flag and Lamb has an authentic old-world vibe .. complete with a unique loo, wonky floors and fabulous bar. The service was 11 out of 10. Food and cider was good. They even kindly swapped my chips for mash on the Steak Special. I loved the history of the pub and it's close location to the theatres. Will definitely be back

Great atmosphere, the doorman on that night was superb and had a great conversation with him.

Seriously the best service in town .. waiters are awesome the food and the drinks as well it’s just amazing ! Must see in London the atmosphere is incredibly Victorian !

Great little pub with friendly staff

A classic for old timers in london pub scene.

Had lunch here with my daughter and we both had a delicious roast. They were very accommodating when I asked for a slight change to the menu. Waiter/waitress were lovely, polite and efficient. Only small downfall is that we had a small table and it felt a bit claustrophobic as there's not much space between tables, so you are very close to other customers. Chairs could be a bit more comfortable too. However, It was a very enjoyable experience and we will return on our next visit to London

Not mad, just disappointed and confused. We had a reservation, got seated, only to wait 15 minutes at the table looking over the menu before a staff member approached us. She asked what we wanted to drink and informed us of all the items they were out of—including the one appetizer and main course (beef pie) we had planned to order. Having spent that time deciding, we now had to rethink our choices from a limited menu. She apologized, adding that numbers were much larger than expected this year and how she knows this because “she’s in charge.” We started with the tomato soup, which was the highlight of the meal and the reason this review isn’t a single star. However, things went downhill from there. While eating our soup, we noticed a couple who arrived after us being served two beef pies—the very dish we were told was unavailable. At first, we thought they must’ve pre-ordered these online. Nope. This continued throughout the evening as we watched at least eight other pies being served. It was baffling and frustrating, to say the least. Why did she tell us they were out? Side note: One beef pie even came up the conveyor lift from the kitchen looking, as the server laughingly told the customer as she served him it, “like it was thrown around the loo a couple times.” What the customer didn’t see, but I did, was the server attempting to clean up the pie’s appearance by using a blue paper towel from the bar counter before delivering it. Not on the plate—on the pie itself. This lack of professionalism and cleanliness was astonishing. The main dishes were underwhelming. The fish & chips were good, but the salmon dish was dry, lacked flavor, and came with poorly cooked potatoes and a lackluster balsamic “reduction.” Adding to the disappointment was the service. While eating, we watched staff turn away numerous customers from a half-empty room due to “upcoming reservations,” leaving those patrons visibly confused. Spoiler alert: no reservations filled those tables. If you don’t have the capacity to serve due to staffing, tell people that. One server struggled to communicate this unavailability to a non-English-speaking guest, eventually turning away without resolving her confusion. I stepped in to translate what he tried to communicate for her, and though it was greatly appreciated by the customer, my assistance was neither acknowledged nor appreciated by the staff. To top it all off, when asked how our food was, we honestly replied, “Alright.” We then questioned the availability of the beef pies, pointing to a nearby table enjoying them. The server laughed and admitted the kitchen had managed to make more but didn’t care to inform us. She tried to blame it on poor timing, but that’s just not true considering the table arriving after us receiving their pies before we received our food. This lack of communication and blatant lying felt dismissive, especially since we had clearly expressed our disappointment earlier. We left the service charge on the bill, though it wasn’t deserved. The entire experience was unorganized, uncommunicative, and underwhelming, despite the other promising reviews. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning or recommending—regardless of whatever showful reply we get about wanting to “make it up to you if you’ll let us.”

You can get the best cheeseburger there. He's mega

Ok pub run out of Guinness food was okay

Classic pub. If you want the authentic pub experience, this is the place.

Love a pint at this place.. Also the food never disappoints whether it’s their Sunday roast or the regular mains..

Good atmosphere. They didn't have Guinness on this occasion so I chose another one. The dish I ordered cost 11 💷. It was a breaded squid dish. Too expensive and small for the quantity since it didn't have squid, it was just smoothie. The tartar sauce was perfect.

Oldest pub in Covent Garden. Feels very historic while also being spacious. Its interesting history makes it a good place to visit when in London

Nice pub - always very busy in the evenings like most others

Had an amazing dinner at this Covent Garden pub! The food was way above the standard pub fare. The atmosphere was truly British, with a cozy, traditional vibe. Highly recommend for anyone looking for good eats in a classic setting. Five stars!

Had some lunch which was served fairly quickly and tasted great and a reasonable sized portion for lunch. Great selection of beer. Place started off quiet then by the end of lunchtime it was rammed.

Pre booked a table as we were going to the theatre later .We both had the steak and ale pie, which was lovely , nice little pub, although downstairs was very busy, so glad we were upstairs in the dining area

Although it was packed on a Friday night, getting served at the bar was reasonably quick, I was impressed. We didn't eat, the tables were all reserved

Excellent atmosphere. Old fashioned English pub

Xmas time …we came for food and drinks but unfortunately they don’t have pub classics food…...( turkey dinner) how that is possible for biggest pub franchise company in the uk they don’t have special dishes for this time of the years!!! doesn’t make sense ….and the pub location is heart of the London most touristic city and street in the world … l am vey disappointed of this pub …!!!

We were on a bus trip from Wales and booked a table back in early November...Fantastic atmosphere...very cozy and lovely food ..staff are wonderful..but a special mention for Hannah ...she clearly loves her job ..made us so welcome ...impressed by her memory ...also she has fantastic customer service skills ...thank you Hannah

Generally heaving, but nice little, off the main street, pub that avoids the worst of the tourists that invade Covent Garden.

Pub typique londonien, cadre chaleureux et ambiance festive pour s'échapper des touristes en masse sur Oxford street.

Great place for a beer. Or a fight. Or a beer and a fight. But just leave it at a beer and everyone goes home happy.

Been coming here just before Christmas for around 20 years with my rugby club for Christmas carols. A traditional, joyous event which many of the pub’s other customers used to love singing along with, filling everyone with seasonal festive cheer. Tonight however, just as we were launching into a full rendition of Good King Wenceslas, some officious killjoy goon strutted up in a high-viz jacket and rudely interrupted us, informing us that singing carols is now not permitted. The luminous grinch employed by the (presumably) new landlord was under strict orders to put a stop to Christmas. Such a shame. This used to be the go-to pub in Covent Garden. Now a miserable, soulless and joyless place. Probably one best left to the tourists that are superficially impressed by the history. For Londoners, there are 1001 better nights out.

Non alcoholic Heineken and a lemonade for me tonight, I'm going on my Christmas clense!

Probably my favourite of the many pubs I visited on a mini break to London. Lovely pub inside, good selection of beers and very friendly staff. Can't fault it.

Always busy pub in the centre of London. Good fish and chips, one of the best I've ever had.

Food is delicious and staff were lovely. Great wonky old English pub

Great pub style restaurant. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was lively,

been here several times now - great place!!

Good Sunday roast, but not the best I've ever had. Great service

Good atmosphere, the Fish and chips was very good.

One of the best Fish and chips I've had.

Om du bara har tid att besöka en pub under din vistelse i London, låt det bli Lamb and Flag. Denna historiska pärla i hjärtat av Covent Garden erbjuder inte bara en autentisk atmosfär utan också en smakupplevelse som stannar kvar långt efter sista tuggan. Miljö och stämning Lamb and Flag andas historia och tradition, med sina träpaneler, mysiga vrår och en charm som känns både tidlös och genuint brittisk. Det är den typen av pub där du kan föreställa dig litterära giganter som Charles Dickens sitta och skriva. Den vänliga personalen och den livliga men ändå avslappnade stämningen gör det till ett perfekt stopp för både lokalbor och turister. Maten Vi provade klassikern Beer Battered Haddock & Chips, och det var utan tvekan en av de bästa vi smakat. Den frasiga, gyllene frityren omslöt fisken perfekt, och de tjocka, krispiga pommes frites var en dröm i sig. Till efterrätt kunde vi inte motstå två av pubens favoriter: Sticky Toffee Pudding och Warm Chocolate Brownie. Sticky Toffee Pudding var en ren njutning – lagom söt, kladdig och serverad med en silkeslen sås. Brownien var varm, rik och chokladig, den perfekta avslutningen på en perfekt måltid. Sammanfattning Lamb and Flag är mer än bara en pub – det är en upplevelse. Här möts Londons historia, charm och genuina matkultur i en härlig symfoni. Om du letar efter en pub som verkligen representerar det bästa av London, är det hit du ska gå. Vi kan inte tänka oss ett bättre ställe att tillbringa en kväll på!

If you only have time to visit one pub during your stay in London, make it the Lamb and Flag. This historic gem in the heart of Covent Garden offers not only an authentic atmosphere but also a taste experience that lingers long after the last bite. Environment and atmosphere Lamb and Flag breathes history and tradition, with its wood panelling, cozy nooks and crannies and a charm that feels both timeless and genuinely British. It's the kind of pub where you can imagine literary giants like Charles Dickens sitting and writing. The friendly staff and lively yet relaxed atmosphere make it a perfect stop for locals and tourists alike. The food We tried the classic Beer Battered Haddock & Chips, and it was undoubtedly one of the best we've tasted. The crispy, golden fry wrapped the fish perfectly, and the thick, crispy fries were a dream in themselves. For dessert we couldn't resist two of the pub favourites: Sticky Toffee Pudding and Warm Chocolate Brownie. Sticky Toffee Pudding was pure delight – just the right amount of sweet, gooey and served with a silky smooth sauce. The brownie was warm, rich and chocolatey, the perfect end to a perfect meal. Summary The Lamb and Flag is more than just a pub – it's an experience. Here, London's history, charm and genuine food culture meet in a wonderful symphony. If you're looking for a pub that truly represents the best of London, this is the place to go. We can't think of a better place to spend an evening!

Lovely pub but always busy and the bar is a bit of scrum

Excellent place. Well relaxed. Small area but amicable

Lively bustling central London pub. A must do for me on each visit to the capital

Fab little pub - good beer, friendly service and can hear self and others speak even when busy!

Small portions but food is good. Wine and beer is good. Onion rings were good but consider ordering 2 sides with your dish.

Nice old traditional pub! The service is always very friendly!

Wonderful and unexpected. We managed to escape the crush of tourists around Coven Gardens and found this place tucked away in an (almost) alley. It was crowded, and everything in London was crowded, but we asked for the dining room and were directed upstairs. It is clearly from an earlier century but well preserved and presented a great atmosphere. It was also not crowded up there, had a full bar, and we had an extraordinary meal. We would go out of our way to return here one day and we recommend it highly for others interested in excellent food and a wonderful atmosphere.

Great pub with loads of history. A Fullers pub but with good selection of many other real ales

Stopped in for a pint on a wet day. There's a good range of beers on tap and a dining room upstairs.

One of London's historic pubs, top beers and a very warm atmosphere

Popped into the Lamb and Flag for a couple of drinks. Great traditional style pub with a great atmosphere and quite a bit of history to it. Slightly off the touristy route which makes an ideal location but still busy. Food smelt great although I did not eat that day.

Very old pub. Very expensive beer. A good experience though.

Busy ..with a great atmosphere..

My friends and I had dinner here recently and it was excellent. The 3-4 guys behind the bar/restaurant bit upstairs were so nice and helpful, fish & chips / curry sauce / extra tartar sauce too all excellent!

The atmosphere is awesome. We upset everyone's day by arriving 10 minutes early. Not sure if we were punished for that but we were given roast beef that was like shoe leather with gravy. The last peice was tender. But the brag on their website stating how their chefs prepare the freshest and best meals. This is a huge stretch. I'm sure this will be called up to being a rude American. I would only return here to have a pint in an awesome looking place. But looks can be deceiving. Highly Overrated.

Brief lunchtime drink of one pint

It was really busy, but we got served quickly. Nice pub inside, with good beers and wine. Friendly staff, too. We didn't eat, so we can't comment on their food

Lovely staff and a very lively atmosphere. The place looks and feels (and smells) like a pub. Would recommend for the experience.

On the plus side, my partner loved her Pan Roasted Salmon and the Cauliflower Cheese when it eventually arrived. The main reason we went was for a roast. The Lamb Shoulder I had was very overcooked, possibly because our meals took so long to arrive. We only got our Cauliflower Cheese side just before we finished everything else. We’d asked for water straight away but eventually went and got it ourselves. Would have had dessert but didn’t want to risk it. Won’t be going again. Just to be clear, this was the Lamb and Flag in Rose Street, off Bedford Street in Covent Garden.

We had a table booked for 11 people today which included 2 children age 4 & under. The service was excellent, everyone very helpful & polite, especially on such a busy day being Rememberance Sunday. We were celebrating 2 birthdays so took cakes along for after. I have to say Hannah was particularly helpful with looking after them & helping to get them set up & ready to take to table. Thank you Hannah. An excellent multitasker!

One of London's legendary pubs that is worth the detour! Very good food accompanied by a wide choice of quality beers, in a warm setting. I recommend!

Lovely Sunday Lunch, Managed to squeeze in without reservation, Real ales as well, A Dream

Excellent food. Very nice service from all the guys. We will definitely be back.

Nice old fashioned pub, hidden away but ver well frequented. My first visit for a few years. Mens toilets are not great.

Classic London pub. Very nice environment, average food with decidedly small portions. Good beer and friendly staff

How delicious the beer tastes to me!!!

Brilliant traditional pub been on my list for a while and pleased to tick it off!