The Lamb & Flag is the oldest pub in Covent Garden, a truly traditional British pub with low beams, wooden panelling and bare pine floors. Its smoke filled bar becomes extremely busy, but there is a restaurant and another bar upstairs which deals quite well with the overflow. It caters especially for whisky lovers. Bar food and a selection of beers are also served. They also have a live Jazz band every Sunday between 7.30pm and 10.30pm. Outside seating is provided in the garden.
Lamb & Flag
5 / 10 from 3 reviews
33 Rose Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 9EB
020 7497 9504
Covent Garden
Pubs
Monday |
Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Tuesday |
Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Wednesday |
Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Thursday |
Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Friday |
Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Saturday |
Open 11:00 - Closes 23:00 |
Sunday |
Open 12:00 - Closes 22:30 |
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The Lamb and Flag has so much tradition that we’re only telling you that it was a favourite of Charles Dickens’ as an extra special treat. With its wooden paneling, ornamental brass, leaded windows, leather buttoned booths and oversized lamp posted above the entrance, this is classic British pub decadence in the heart of Covent Garden.
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Step back in time
Once known as the ‘Bucket of Blood’ on account of the bare-knuckle fights it once hosted, this ancient Covent Garden pub is without doubt one of the oldest in the West End. Dating back to Tudor times, it later became a favourite of Charles Dickens.
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from Abbey Road
Jul 8, 2014
Mar 2, 2007
Mar 15, 2005
It was hopping. Live jazz is played every Sunday evening. And they are really good musicians. Mary, the singer, is outstanding.
Of course, it was a bit difficult to get served at the bar with the heaving crowd. Nonetheless, I'll definately be going back again.
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