The Lamb — Restaurant in London

🚇Russell Square 🍺 £6.65 Estrella ❤️ A Brilliant Bloomsbury Boozer. . The Lamb is located on Lamb’s Conduit Street in the heart of Bloomsbury. The nearest Tube station is Russell Square which is a pleasant five minute walk. . The Lamb was built in the 1720s, it was rebuilt in the Victorian era and is now Grade II listed.This beautifully green tiled pub and the street were named after William Lamb who built the Holborn Conduit which brought fresh water to Bloomsbury in 1577. . This is a compact one bar pub that is all things Victoriana. At the centre of the bar is a ‘U’ shaped servery which has narrow seating areas down either side plus a couple of cosy corners. The absolute stand out feature here are the antique Victorian Snob Screens. These frosted screens were popular in the 1890s hiding posh punters from drinkers in other rooms. The pub has wood-panelled and embossed wallpaper walls covered with photographs of musical hall stars. The seating is a mix of long leather buttoned banquettes, low and high level stools and traditional chairs around Britannia tables. There is a function room upstairs, known as the Empire Room, at the rear of the pub there is a small courtyard beer garden. . This @youngspubs boozer had an impressive beer selection which included five cask ales. I had a pint of Estrella, my pint was very enjoyable if a little pricey. The food menu consisted of hearty pub grub classics, Fish & Chips costs £17.50. . We arrived bang on opening time, I must admit there is something special about being first in the doors at a pub. We were served by a very nice member of staff who was welcoming and courteous. We then proceeded to have a good mooch around the pub, marvelling in its Victorian splendour. . Whenever I mention the @lamb.bloomsbury to anyone, people always reply with a list of superlatives, superb, excellent, glorious , marvellous, this pub is all of those things. . ℹ️ Info correct on...

I lived just off Lamb's Conduit street a few years ago and loved this pub back then. Last Friday night I returned to have a few pints with friends and some low key pub food. The staff behind the bar that night were a couple of smirking 20 year olds who seemed to delight in being rude to customers and being slow to serve anyone who wasn't a regular. The drinks were good, no complaints there. Upstairs is a bit of a mess -- looks like someone did half an interior design course and wants to be trendy, without really having any taste -- but downstairs the pub still retains all its old, lovely character. The food was unfortunately the worst I've ever had in a London pub -- upmarket gastropub prices, but sub-Wetherspoons food. Apparently it was the chef's first night, but that's not really an excuse for serving stale bread, and burned fish and chips (it's clearly a frozen fillet put in the oven, and I'm fine with that -- but you can't charge 12 or 13 quid and then serve it completely dried out and burned and tasting somehow of gasoline, as if the oven hadn't been cleaned for ages.) Nothing was done when we complained about the food -- same old stale bread came out a second time, and then after another a third request, was reincarnated as toast, in the hope I suppose that the staleness wouldn't be such an issue when dryness had been made a feature rather than a curse. In summary: Understaffed pub on a Friday, with smirky service, and awful food, and decent drinks. Come here for a quiet pint or two during the week, but don't expect anything more, and if you want food, go to the nice Italian...

After a captivating day exploring the treasures of the British Museum, my group and I stumbled upon The Lamb Pub, a recommendation from a London local. This authentic pub, nestled in the heart of Bloomsbury, offered the perfect sanctuary for us to unwind. The historic charm of The Lamb, a traditional pub with a rich history, added a unique touch to our experience. It’s a place that prides itself on serving seasonal and nostalgic pub food, with a special mention for its vegan and vegetarian options, catering to various dietary needs.

The staff’s friendly and welcoming demeanor made our visit even more enjoyable. As we sat back with our pints in hand, the pub’s ambiance, complete with antique screens and beautiful Victorian decor, transported us to another era. The hidden garden terrace was a delightful surprise, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city.

Located conveniently between Holborn and Russell Square station, The Lamb’s focus on cask and craft beers, along with indulgent full-bodied wines, complemented our lively discussions about the museum’s artifacts and our plans for the rest of the day.

In summary, The Lamb Pub is not just a place for a quick drink; it’s a hub of British culture and history, a perfect blend of the past and present. It was exactly what we were looking for – an authentic London...