The Lemon Tree in City of London, Westminster

Small friendly pub. Quite crowded and seems popular with a wide range.

OVERVIEW A hidden Thai gem in a pub! The Singapore noodles, or should I say “Indian noodles,” were my best noodle dish so far! PLUS + The “Singapore noodles” were at a 5* level, undoubtedly my best noodle dish yet! An excellent blend of Chinese and Indian flavours. + The rice stir-fry, green curry, corn cakes, and vegetable spring rolls were also of top quality at a 4* level! + Vegetables were fresh and crunchy, a delightfully “5 a day” reminder. + Non-greasy food. + Catered to meal modification requests. + Formal welcoming staff and good service. + Accommodate group bookings. + Complimentary wifi. MINUS - Most restaurants uphold their reputation by maintaining quality and quantity standards. A main alone was previously enough to fulfil and satisfy; at present, the portion size has noticeably shrunk. - Overpriced at around £20 for a noodle dish. - The restaurant could benefit from a quick, hassle-free table QR code payment method. ORDER HISTORY Starters: * VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS * CORN CAKES Mains: * SINGAPORE NOODLES * GREEN CURRY * PAD NAM MUN HOI

What a find! Super friendly place. Good range of beers. Well priced. Definitely be back!

Nos encanta este lugar como un pub - la cerveza es buena y el personal encantador - y por lo que fuera amigos estaban diciendo, sirve v buena comida tailandesa. Tenía una pinta de Harvey amargo. Sin embargo, teníamos pescado y patatas fritas y no eran buenos. Realmente no me importa recuperado mecánicamente, re - pan en forma - pescado congelador desmigado - tengo un stock de él en mi congelador en casa - pero simplemente no quiero pagar £ 17. 50 por el privilegio de tenerlo en un pub. £ 11 o £ 12 solo posiblemente - pero no - inaceptable en realidad.

Great for a post theatre refresher…! A wee gem.

2 of us, got an entree each and a beer, 48 pound total. Food was good, service was quite slow on a Thursday evening. There is an unmentioned 10% service charge, so deducting a star for that.

We should’ve known it would be disappointing by how empty it was on a Saturday…really, really underwhelming food and service.

Gran menú con comida recién preparada. Muy buen servicio y relación calidad-precio. Ideal para la cena previa al espectáculo, ya que el servicio es rápido y la comida es deliciosa. He estado muchas veces.

The Lemon tree is a quaint pub in the centre of London. I thought it would be extremely busy since it was 19:00 on a Saturday night but it wasn't. Downstairs was full of people, but the upstairs was completely empty. I ordered a chicken satay, mini ribs and a duck red curry with fried egg. The food was ok, I enjoyed the Guinness though 😊 The staff were really nice, attentive and didn't mind my jokes which was nice. If you're in the centre of London and you're looking for a drink and Thai food, then the lemon tree is for you.

Timothy Taylor's on draft, what more is there to say?

After reading some of the reviews I was a bit apprehensive, but I was very pleasantly surprised and i'm glad I went. The sliders and margaritas were delicious. The atmosphere was beautiful and the location was prime. The staff were polite and welcoming aswell. There was always someone cleaning and removing rubbish and flying debrees. Childrens activiAfter visiting the four seasons and Astir I would say the lemon tree beach has the best vibe in athens!

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Really cozy place, small pub with good food and fast service. We came for dinner, there was life downstairs in the pub while we sat upstairs eating. You could feel life but without too much noise. Good prices, can be recommended

Nice pub tucked away on side street. Food thai very nice service upstairs.

It’s a small quiet room upstairs that is easily too quiet or rammed, but the chicken curry was incredible

A beautiful pub not far from Traffal Square. Wide selection of beers and friendly service

A nice little pub with a good selection of beers. The staff were friendly and super helpful

Overall experience was disappointing. We cleaned our table ourselves. My wife’s wine glass was spotty.upstairs where we ate very drab

The pub area is a very busy,very noisy post work/ pre theatre watering hole. The restaurant is up steep, dirty dog leg stairs. The restaurant has 4 tables and does not resemble the website photographs at all . The food is a spoof, again not comparable to any picture on the website. We ordered a platter of starters which must have been shaken out of a freezer bag… fish cakes?.. I don’t think so , more like orange Play-doh circles that had never seen anything that once swam . The main course was ‘beige’, bland and sparse. Really disappointed and wished we’d booked next door . The bathrooms are also shoddy and dirty . Our waitress was lovely and very attentive. Will definitely not be returning .

This is a small, quaint pub which offers good service. They had 4 cask ales but I opted for a reasonably priced double Makers Mark at £8.70. At 4.30pm is was quite busy, mainly comprised of locals. They do offer Thai food, Pad Thai starts at £11 as does the curry and rice. They also have some USB charging points. In summary a nice pub, well worth a visit.

Great little pub. Buzzing atmosphere. Great guy behind the bar. Serves 3 people at once. Traditional pub

Came in for a pint (no food, is a pub too) on a busy Saturday. A real gem with great beer and atmosphere.

Slim and cozy pub with incredible quirks 🌟: - Dozens of USB-A ports to charge your phone along the wall, along with a dedicated charging machine opposite the bar - Free WiFi - Very central location and tucked away enough to not be rammed all the time Very family friendly vibe. Strolling around with the kids around Covent Garden and want a pleasant pit stop? Boy have I got the pub for you. 🍺 There are upstairs seatings. TV screens available. Not much of a view outside the windows. Music is not overly loud so you can enjoy conversations. 💬 Did not try the Thai food. Perhaps next time. 🗓️

Great selection of beers, hand pump & keg, and great Thai food. Very friendly service and food was reasonably priced.

We went yesterday with our two little kids. The lady behind the bar was very helpful and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely Thai food good price for area

The place that felt most like London. The beer was good, the atmosphere was good, and I was happy. I wish there would be a place with a similar atmosphere in Korea.

A friendly pub with good atmosphere and friendly staff. Visited weekend before Christmas.

Very good Thai food as it has been for years, but why on earth don't you decorate the place to make it more appealing? Look at the photos of the upstairs room on your website and then look at the reality now. Such a shame. It is not modern. It is run down. Please bring it back to its former "glory". It was a lovely pub once.

Back after 18 months. This time quieter but it’s an easy going space with friendly staff. Convenient to drop in before or after lots of significant places close by, not least after evensong at St Martin’s- in- the-Fields.

Decent pub, decent beer, decent service & not rammed

Pleasant old rub-a-dub well situated near Trafalgar Sqr, just off The Strand. Good beer, and we had a selection of Thai based nibbles (springs rolls, sesame rolls etc.), and nice vibe. Small pub, but enough room to stand and sup a pint or two!

Nice choice of real ales and friendly staff

We love the Lemon Tree! Great place to watch sport while eating delicious Thai food 😋 We've been booking tables in the upstairs snug for years and year now. Such lovely staff and a great atmosphere!

Favourite pre theatre pub. Usually get a table upstairs. Service excellent and swift. Food is lovely thai dishes. No sweets though, which doesnt bother me particularly but if you are still hungry after your main it could be a problem. So have a precautionary starter! I generally go for the excellent Harveys beer

Local pub nice peoples there and staff so friendly I just drop for couple drink but never try food upstair.

Good range of cask ales, nice surroundings and polite staff. Nice place to sit during the day and relax

Real gem for location. Friendly staff, delicious food reasonably priced.

This is a great pub for meeting friends for a drink before heading off to the theatre or dinner. According to my Husband they do a really good pint of Proper Job 😀

A good pub on the ground floor and the small room upstairs with tables so don't expect much if you're sitting down to dine. On the other hand the service is first class and the menu allows a good selection of Thai dishes. The food is excellent with good portions so we were delighted. Definitely go back there.

Good Thai food. In a pub? Yes 😊. Nice staff. Central location. Simple, but cosy.

They had a gluten free beer on tap!

Tucked away from the bustle of Trafalgar Square. Good reasonably priced Thai food and a good selection of wines, beers and spirits. Seek it out and I hope you will not be disappointed. We enjoyed our time there and we need to support good pubs in the UK or we will have none left!

Really nice pub. I used to work on this road. I originally went to go into the Marquis, which was rammed, but Lemon Tree was chilled, and we found seats. Plus, there is an amazing framed representation of London from air balloon, which could have you beguiled for quite some time!

Great place for a drink after work. Good selection of beers and wine. Haven't tried the food yet.

Nice Thai food selection, cooked well; good selection of beers; new TV screens but only terrestrial TV; nice wood interior; friendly service; owner likes to have a crossword on the go.

We love this very reasonably priced Thai tucked away in the Covent Garden area . Very small - but offers very friendly service and the food is very tasty - we'll definitely be back again

Love this little gem of a pub! Suggested by a friend of mine, due to it serving tasty Thai food upstairs. Food is reasonable in cost and the drinks aren't bad either. I've been a lot since it was shown to me 😊

Have been coming here for years. Always really good thai food. Fried egg on steamed rice really works. Inexpensive.

🚇Charing Cross 🍺 £5.75 Amstel ❤️ An easygoing backstreet Covent Garden pub. . Located in a quiet side street on the edge of Covent Garden you will find The Lemon Tree pub. The nearest station is Charing Cross which is just around the corner on The Strand. . It is thought this pub takes its name from lemons sold at the nearby former Covent Garden market, this pub dates from the mid-18th century, it was rebuilt around mid 19th century. . This is a small pub which in the main modern in decoration. The bar area is full of poser tables and ledges to perch at, at the far end of the bar is the curved servery which is illuminated by stylish copper pendants. On the wall is a massage map called “A ballon view of London “ which depicts London’s streets of old. Upstairs is an additional contemporary lounge bar which is a cosy affair and quieter than the humdrum of the main bar on the ground floor. . The beer line up was good, there are five cask handles but only three were available on the day we visited. Not venturing to far off piste, we ordered a couple pints of Amstel. Our pints were decent and pleasingly under six quid considering the area. The food menu here is Thai, the food receives favourable reviews, Pad Thai costs around £12 depending on your choice. . We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday, the pub was very busy with predominantly drinkers, there were a few punters enjoying the Thai cuisine which smelt great. There was a nice buzz about the place generated by the groups of day trippers and theatre goers wetting their whistles. The service was on point, the staff coped admirably with rush and flow of customers. . The Lemon Tree is probably the least busiest pub around Covent Garden due to its location, though this isn’t a bad thing as The Marquis and The Harp just around the corner get absolutely rammed. The beer and food here were great and the atmosphere enjoyable. If you’re in and around Covent Garden, be sure to check this pub out. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 29.04.23

Busy little pub off away from the hoards of tourists. Great Thai pop-up kitchen

Have to be honest we weren't planning to go here but both our two favourite pubs, including the superb beer place round the corner were pretty full so we thought we'd try this place for a drink. Has a good selection of cask beers and I got the Hophead which was really good. My wife got a nice glass of rose wine and for West End was reasonably priced. We then noticed they had reasonably priced Thai food so we thought we'd give it a go as we love Thailand and Thai food. Wow were we glad we did. We went upstairs and its almost like a private members club there with old maps of London and very intimate. Nice place for a date. The service was absolutely excellent. When we asked for a couple of glasses of water, was served in lovely glasses with ice and lemon and huge smile. We had two starters which were both delicious, although only got four vegetarian spring rolls, but the toast was superb.. The mains were fantastic, chicken pad thai and I had , Blah Kra Tiem which is crispy fish with mushrooms, garlic and pepper and came with rice. Came to £40 which for this quality and sizes in the West End is superb. We were both full after this and we love our food. We will 100% come back as one of best value eating options in the West End and with great service, and I say this as a cockney who is so often embarrassed by the overpriced rip off in so much of Central London.

Great pub, only had the 1 pint but was 👍

Good pub and usually never too busy

After an operatic performance of Akhnaten at the London Coliseum, a friend invited me to this pub. We arrived around 5:00 pm and the place was busy. It's not a very big space but we found a nice nook in a back corner. At the bar, my friend got two big glasses of something (cider?) that was delicious and refreshing. We drank and we talked undisturbed for a good long while. It was my first real London pub experience and it was perfect.

The staff take great care of you here. Fantastic, full-flavoured Thai food and nice ales. A nice casual atmosphere.

Great Thai family run restaurant. Food never disappoints.

Cosy atmosphere. My only issue was served a warm pint.

Lovely food, quick friendly service.

Good single bar pub near Trafalgar Square. Three cask beers on handpump when I last visited. Wooden shelf provides support for outside drinking in the very quiet street. Thai fusion cuisine.

Mein host is spot on. Fair priced tasty food. Very friendly place.

Very busy. There were no seats upstairs or downstairs. Food reasonable.

Nice late evening place to drink

Authentic Thai food at a reasonable price

Super nice friendly pub slap bang in the centre of town. It’s a hidden gem which I hope not too many people discover… now, how do I delete reviews?

We try to visit every time we come to London as the food is phenomenal. Exceptional quality and taste, great price (dishes between 10 and 13 quid), huge portions! I'm so glad that every time we eat there, it never lets us down. Can't recommend it enough!

Wanted to go for food. However seemed to only be drinks

Great central pub if you want a slightly quieter experience.

Nice cosy pub for post work drinks, friendly staff, good selection of beers

We visited for a team lunch, the food is absolutely delicious. We ordered a mix of Pad Thai, Red Curry, Jungle Curry and Spicy Seafood - everyone was pleased with their choices. It is a simple menu, with lots of options for vegetarians. We would visit again.

Friendy staff nice section of beers.

Super tasty Thai food hidden above a really cool pub!

So average... We booked a table to discover there was only a small two person table for us though we were 3. Complacent and uninterested service... Very long waiting time. About 45 min to get the starters. The food was nice when it arrived but not more than avererage Thai food. My recommendation: Skip it and go somewhere else...

Came here for lunch and to watch the world Cup final. Despite Covent Garden being absolutely heaving, this place was pretty quiet and we were able to get a great table. The Thai food here is delicious and service was great. They also have a whole range of fresh ales / beers on tap and know how to look after them. Definitely a hidden gem just off Covent gardeb

Great little pub, gets busy at theatre times.

The Thai food served here is first rate. As good as any Thai restaurant in town. And the service very friendly. Prices are very reasonable, too. A must for all Thai foodies. Enjoy! Alex Pearl, author of Sleeping with the Blackbirds, The Chair Man, A Brand to Die For, and 100 Ways to Write a Book.

Not only is this a lovely quirky pub (and often far less busy than other West End pubs) with very friendly staff - but it also serves delicious Thai food! The Singapore Noodles and Pad Thai were great, and there was a small but very tasty range of starters. This place - despite its location - has the air of being a hidden treasure.

Lovely pub with friendly staff and good beer. Was an excellent place to watch the World Cup Final.

Family visit after the opera. Dirty noisy environment and some of our food was inedible . Waited an hour for starters! Would never go again.

A friendly welcome at this excellent Good Beer Guide and Cask Marque Pub slightly hidden away in Soho. Well worth seeking out for some very well kept real ales.

This is a wonderful pub next door to the ENO at the Coliseum. Serving a varied range of real ales supported by a great Thai (and some traditional pub fare) menu. Superb value for money being near to theatreland (Adelphi is less than 5 minutes away) and Charing Cross (similarly sub-5 minutes). Excellent hosts and the food fantastic (by far some of the best I've come across). Highly recommended

Probably nicest Thai food to be had in London at a good price. Outstanding service too!!

Nice place to stop by for a decent beer, and charge your phone too.

The Lemon Tree is tucked away mostly lost behind much larger buildings in the area but more than matches their memory with it's noticeable exterior. Back streets are best.

Good real ales, traditional pub interior and pleasant atmosphere though busy on a Thursday night.

We first came for the map, we returned for the food! Genuinely one of the best places to eat in London. The food is phenomenal. We came 18 months ago (only popped in as they have a fantastic huge map on the wall). They had Proper Job on tap - win! But then went back the next day as the menu looked decent. We were blown away by how good it was. Went again yesterday and it did not disappoint! Still as good! To top it off, the bar staff are lovely. Massive, tasty portions and a great price. For example Red Thai Chicken Curry £10.50, Singapore Noddles with Chicken £10.50, spring rolls starter £5.50. Great beer, great food, and great staff!

Small pub that was empty when we went there on a Saturday afternoon, but filled quickly. There's a solitary circular table in the centre of the bar area, surrounded by tall stools and seats. Around the 3 walls is a ledge, wide enough for a plate of the Thai food that's served there. Along the ledge are two rows of white tiles with numerous USB charging points set into the middle of a tile. Radiators at spaces along these walls sure warmed up the place. A talking point amongst all who came in, ourselves included, was the 'balloon view of London', which occupies most of the right hand side wall. It was sketched from over Hampstead Heath around 1860 and so the top of the drawing is towards the south. The Monument is easily recognisable, and hence, the furthest bridge across the Thames to the east (left hand side of this view) is London Bridge. (Tower Bridge not having been built yet.) Oh, and they had Harveys Sussex Bast on draught which was lovely.

Dodging the hordes of people, we didn't think we would find any place for dinner that wasn't packed. What a nice surprise to find The Lemon Tree! A small nice Thai restaurant upstairs from the bar, we were sure it couldn't be any good. The food and atmosphere was fantastic! There are only about 6 tables, but the service was excellent and the food delicious! I had the fried rice with chicken, and my wife had the pad Thai. They were both excellent, filled with vegetables and large chunks of chicken. The prices were very reasonable. I would recommend you give this quaint restaurant a try. Highly recommended!

A lovely pub which has been around for some time (though its a pretty modern place/has great decor). Always friendly and welcoming

Nice little pub that I have never noticed before. Barmaid was friendly and served with a smile. Small additional room upstairs. A clock on the wall with a 'IV' rather than a 'IIII' - you don't see a lot of those. The Guinness was superb as was the Harvey's Best. A little bit off the path but worth a look. Just remembered, there were LOTS of USB ports around the sitting area around the room- excellent!

Small, busy Westend pub, friendly staff,, worth an hour or 2

Beer was excellent. Dark Star. Always a nice selection of well kept real ale. Always easier to get to the bar than the real ale establishment round the corner.

Koselig sted. Lite utvalg på tapp. Meget hyggelig betjening.

Lovely place. Good choice of beers and friendly staff.

Nice pub, good beer not many places to sit

Lovely pup/thai restaurant in covent garden.

Great hidden gem. The Thai food was delicious and such a decent price for the location. Definitely recommend. Hubby said he could eat his dish 3 or 4 times over.

Came for supper after a theatre matinee having read recent reviews and we weren’t disappointed. This is a super little bar that serves delicious Thai cuisine and surprisingly for London inexpensive. Great friendly service. Well worth a visit.

After a good time sightseeing in London we had arranged to meet a friend here. A small vibrant bar greeted us. Good selection of drinks were available. We went to our upstairs table and ordered our food and drink which were delivered by friendly efficient waitresses. The food was excellent, hot and very tasty. Would definitely recommend a visit here

A really great pub with some amazing character