The Lamb and Flag in Oxford

Really extensive selection of beers.

Good pub & choice of drinks available...was a quick stop before dinner so didn't stay for long but would 100% cone back. Was very busy which says all you need to know really

Very good. It’s a lovely place with good service.

Had a few gluten free beers on taps, and good value too

Probably my favourite pub in central Oxford, really lovely selection of beers and ales and the staff are so friendly. The pub itself is really cosy and I especially love the outdoor seating

Great expiriance and great beer

Oxford has very few pubs with a good beer selection, but this is definitely one of them! A regularly rotating selection of interesting craft beers, ranging in style and ABV

This is an ace old school boozer, with great atmos and a wonderful selection of real and craft ales. It’s very centrally located, has some outside space and is a very cosy spot to spend an hr or two. Easily walkable from the city centra, station and university colleges.

Loved the decor! Never change it, please. Wanted to have lunch, but there were only cold, simpler dishes. They were good and quite filling. Good sour beer!

Old Oxford pub which serves local beer at a fair price. Good beer range with plenty of seating. Friendly and in the centre of town.

Legendary Oxford pub, nice selection of beverages

Top Bannana, a variety of unusual beers on tap

Really cool historic pub. Some great beers on too. Would go back for sure

Beautiful pub, coffee and cake deal was a great start, followed by trying the ciders (my friends tried the other stuff too!)

No lamb on the menu Hahaha no food really just snacks

Really friendly atmosphere - the same lamb and flag as before the reopening but somehow brighter and even more welcoming

Popped in off the bus had a couple of pints of yellow hammer scrumpy cider

I usually go if I'm catching a bus home after shopping. It's location in between two colleges on the main Banbury road ensures there's always a few punters in there. I liked the bar snacks. The staff were pretty busy entertaining each other last time I went in. Didn't feel like interrupting so only stopped for one. It's not always like that. Guess it depends on the time of day.

Mid day on a Saturday. Good beer. Nice wine. Great

Went there today feeling hungry and ready to order the delicious-looking pie in the photos only to find it's under new ownership and only offers bar snacks. What kind of pub doesn't offer any meals at all in this day and age? If you're no longer offering food at least remove the photos.

Really good pub, lots of ales to try, friendly staff, lovely pastry. Also a CS Lewis connection. Well worth a visit.

Authentic Oxford pub, with a great selection of beers!

Amazing and beautiful old english pub with unbeatable ambiance and vibe! Would HIGHLY recommend popping in here- go late if you can as it is usually packed. Really kind and friendly service and just a lovely place to see and have a drink with friends.

Great atmosphere and good beer. It's an easy place to reach, so excellent for meeting a few friends. I'm so pleased it's back in operation.

Lamb & flag Near some of the universities, so quite popular with employees and students. Just before we get into, City of Oxford.

Busy prep Xmas but bar staff v. Efficient.

EB was very helpful and gave great service - her beer knowledge is unmatched! Would recommend coming to this pub!! Cheers!!

I miss the "old" L&F ... but terribly happy it is reopened. Excellent range of beers on offer. Fabulous and historic location

Seems like a pub for faculty and students, nice atmosphere, however, reviews show that this pub serves hot food. As od 12/20/23 they do not serve hot food.

Love what they have done to restore the L and F as a community pub.

Great pub with a really good selection of beers and great atmosphere.

Good quality real ale. Great service, too. Super visit!

The pub has improved so much since pre-COVID, feels welcoming and warm

Warm cosy traditional lovely pub

Favourite pub in town! Warm and friendly with great range of beers

Nice to see this place thriving under the new ownership/post renovations. Nice beers and cosy atmosphere!

Local academic hangout. The "Inklings" hung out here. Beer, cold foods available in this pub.

I was wondering around Oxford looking for a coffee and this place caught my eye. A 500-year old pub tucked away, this place is an amazing spot for a quick bite.

So glad this pub is back! Good vibe, lots of history…and beer

Great pub, a really popular student venue.

New ownership. New management. New atmosphere. Rammed, noisy, busy, chaotic, and full of intense conversation. Have been coming here since 1982. Beer choice is broad and excellent. Staff seem to know their beers. Be prepared to duel for a seat, because you may not find an empty one. The other part of the “new atmosphere” is that the old (Medieval) loos have been massively revamped and no longer pong. ;-)

It's such an iconic pub. It has a really good atmosphere, perfect to enjoy some drinks after work or have a meal with friends.

Great real ale pub with eight on handpump. Popular place, great atmosphere. Beer quality top draw. Highly Recommended

A traditional pub, simple but effective with a great Variety of Beers.

A properly ancient British pub. Friendly service, excellent selection of cider and ales. Tasty bar snacks. Even reasonably priced.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a great atmosphere. Fantastic selection of local craft beers.

Great to see the pub open again and doing what it should be doing

This is one of the great small pubs in the area. And what's better is that it's not one of the Michelson pub chains. Not that they are bad... I just prefer the non chain pubs for variety and some different options. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is awesome. It's wild busy during happy hour so if you want a seat get there before 5pm.

Lovely ambience. One of the few pubs in Oxford where you can get proper bar snacks: posh sausage rolls and scotch eggs - excellent. And cake! Recommend lemon cake with Cotswold Cider. Really good selection of beers.

Tasty beer, tasty beer snacks. But no Guinness

Great hostelry good range of drinks at reasonable prices. Well worth a visit

Great pub with a superb selection of beer! Apparently Tolkien came here once or something, but if you ignored that and drink beer you'll be fine!

Great little pub to enjoy cask ales

Only popped in for a few pints but the atmosphere was great.

Late afternoon on a rainy day, the pub was busy and lively. Nice selection of local craft beers.

Great selection of drinks and atmosphere is wonderful.

Great place, great local Oxford beer!

Best pub in Oxford I've visited. Great service and the ale is on point.

A very good selection of local craft brews. As an American brewer on vacation it was such a welcome relief to get some craft beer with full flavor and alcohol content. We were staying just up the road and I loved stopping for a pint on our way to and from the tourist stuff to help keep my spirits up. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being an island among all the other pubs serving the usual low alcohol beer. Oh, and the bartenders were fast and friendly.

Nice selection of beers, loads of seating areas. Good place

Great little pub with friendly locals and servers.

Great beers, service, fireplace & decor.

Great old pub on the Tolkien walk ,few photos and pictures on the walls,good beer and food 👌

Great to find this gem of a place

Great range of ales and IPAs, such a cosy setting

A very welcome reinvention, and a cracking range of beers.

The Lamb and Flag in Oxford is a historic pub that carries with it a legacy of literary significance, most notably as a favorite haunt of the renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien. Nestled amidst the cobbled streets of this academic city, the pub exudes an old-world charm that transports you to a bygone era. Walking into The Lamb and Flag feels like stepping into a page of history. The low ceilings, exposed beams, and cozy nooks create an intimate setting that's perfect for gathering with friends or immersing oneself in a good book. The ambiance resonates with the spirit of intellectual exchange that has graced these halls for centuries. The connection to J.R.R. Tolkien adds an enchanting layer to the pub's allure. It's said that he frequented The Lamb and Flag during his time as a professor at Oxford University, and the pub's influence is believed to have influenced scenes in his works. The rich tapestry of literary culture is palpable, and you can almost imagine Tolkien and his contemporaries engaging in lively discussions over a pint. The drinks selection offers a variety of ales and beverages to suit different tastes, and the traditional British pub fare is hearty and satisfying. The friendly staff and cozy ambiance create an inviting atmosphere that encourages you to linger and savor the moment. Whether you're a fan of literature, seeking a taste of Oxford's history, or simply looking for a charming place to unwind, The Lamb and Flag is a must-visit destination. It's a place where the echoes of the past merge seamlessly with the present, and where you can raise a glass to both the legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien and the enduring spirit of intellectual camaraderie.

蠻友善的店員，晚上沒什麼觀光客。即使內用，蘇格蘭蛋還是用紙袋裝上桌，很隨興，冷著吃是好吃的，但豬肉有一點點腥味。氣氛真的很好。

Good to be served beer by people who understand beer

Good atmosphere and well-kept beer

Classic old English pub but with with big variety of local craft beers. Great location and very polite staff.

Impressed!! It's great to see this historic pub brought back to life after a few years of closure. Good choice of real ales and wide selection of craft ales at prices that are pretty standard for Oxford. Unfortunately they tried to charge me twice for drinks due to being served by 2 people (service is quick) but soon realised and apologised. Could definitely use some more authentic 'Oxford Artefacts' and information in the decorations and lose the constant music or it risks becoming a student hangout rather than a genuine destination pub.

This has now been fully refurbished and is a vast improvement. The interior is traditional but light and roomy, with large ante rooms towards the back. And a huge bonus for Oxford, the toilets are extremely well kept with a high quality fitting. As for the beers, a large number of real ales and craft beers. The real ales included genuinely interesting selections from smaller more niche outfits. I tried the Cotswold North one, a pleasant and nice session IPA. The real ale scene in Oxford has upped its game enormously in the past few years and I found the Lamb and Flag and the Royal Blenheim to be the two best in the City Centre now.

Met with family friend for tea, and then cider, and pale ale. All excellent. Setting is wonderful; low-ceiling pub on one side, high-ceilinged parlour on the other. Who knew scholars would be such energetic socialites?

First visit since the reopening. Now an excellent place for a drink, one of the best pubs for real and craft beer in Oxford.

A nice little English Pub right in the heart of Oxford and beside one of Oxfords University Buildings. Staff are friendly at the bar, great selection of Beers, Ales and Ciders. A real Oxford Classic

I enjoyed myself here. Its meant for one thing only. DRINKING! Didn't try the food thus 3 stars there

Lovely little find. Bar snacks are limited, but tasty.

I came here for Tolkien and C S Lewis. Historical and beautiful place.

Very nice, lively place. They offer interesting beers, and often change the offering. I ordered one of the special beers, it took a long time to get the order delivered - then, they declined to be paid by me!? Very generous. Had a nice time.

What a fantastic nook. Great choice on tap with a cosy experience. Cheers guys.

Great staff and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Cracking range of beers.

Certainly one of the best pubs in town. Excellent beer, great atmosphere in the evenings. An authentic pub experience. During the day you tend to get a more sedentary crowd. No cooked food, but the chilli nuts are great!

Obviously it has changed since the change of ownership, but staff were friendly and attentive and now takes card payments.

Great pub with lots of history and excellent local ales. Would certainly come back 👍🏾

Great pub with a nice atmosphere

Nicest people, most charming pub we visited in all of Oxfordshire. Beautifully restored, clean, excellent house beer, halfway between Ashmolean and Pitt-Rivers. Thoroughly recommend

Sort of my local and I love it. Excellent beer choices, friendly staff, good atmosphere.

Cosy pub, with lots of hisotry and a good selection of local beers. Always enjoy popping down here for a pint.

Tolkien and Lewis drank here in their latter days. Decent, spacious gaff with quality Oxford beers.

An excellent selection of draught beers!

Great place. We popped in for a swift pint tired some ipa yaba dabadoo. And from the animal brewery hop kitty.

Renovated post-COVID and a bit brighter with old Oxford charm still prevailing. On tap varieties and friendly barkeeps. An Oxford standard toward south end of Banbury.

Historical place for people who like Tolkien. Right across Child And Eagle, this legendary place where Tolkien and Lewies discusses their ideas. Pubs in Oxford have their own atmosphere.

Fantastic venue to host an event, recently had an Anniversary party at the Lamb and Flag, the food and drink was brilliant and organised very well by Alice the manager. Accommodated all are needs and requirements. Very reasonably priced.

Comfy, friendly pub with a great selection of beers and ales, cakes on the counter, and plenty of little nooks and crannies to get lost in. Close to lots of pretty colleges, museums and more. Absolutely lovely.

The re-opened Lamb & Flag has it all - great atmosphere, outstanding looks, and a wide variety of beers on tap. Tables outside are a particularly nice touch.

Great beer range, lovely busy place- just very loud as all hard surfaces and everybody talk loud over all the echoes!

It's always nice to have a few there.

Great place, fast service. Love all the history of places like these!! Will be back if ever in the area.