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Lamb & Flag (Fuller, Smith & Turner)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Ninety |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | | 2 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Quintessential British Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Young's London Original (was Bitter) | | 1 |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Courage Directors | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Courage Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Archers - Village | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Young's Waggledance | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Okell's - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Summer Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some, if not all, also brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Trinity | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Day Dreamer | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Jun 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until 11pm close. Seems disrespectful to me to start upturning stools and placing on tables and shelves before all customers have left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Very dry bitterness |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some, if not all, also brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Day Dreamer | 4.20 | Not Tried | Apparently unable to dispense this seasonal tonight |
17 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. The CAMRA discount of 20% was above expectations but placing stools on shelves whilst people were still drinking was a seriously disrespectful downside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | £5.20pp became £4.16pp with discount! |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some, if not all, also brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Trinity | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
15 Mar 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close, to redeem a free pint of Guinness voucher. Chilled and metallic as it must be.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | 4.80 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. Enticed by the emailed offer of a free G&T on Her Maj. Visit rather ruined by people in the bar shouting at each other rather than talking sanely.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Ninety | 3.80 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Summer Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
20 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Rammed on the outside pavement, a little more relaxed inside although people seemed to be shouting at each other in the Dryden Room upstairs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Quintessential British Pale Ale | 3.80 | | Good session ale |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | Ran out. Still misleading as to its provenance at point of sale |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Pouring rain outside means that it is packed shoulder to shoulder around the bar in here, although I find some space in the little back room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | At the sweeter end of the London Pride flavour spectrum. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Summer Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2012 (Stephen Harris)
My first visit here since this pub was acquired by Fullers in 2011. Nothing much seems to have changed except the prices, which have rocketed. Still a classic London boozer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | 4.50 | | In very good condition. A robust IPA with strong US hop character. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Okell's - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Summer Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
16 Aug 2009 (Leigh)
Old-style pub in the heart of Covent Garden with loads of seating upstairs. Decent range of beers, although leans towards Young's. Pleasant Staff and nice atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | Amber in colour, with a fruity body and bitter at the end of the sip. Lighter than other bitters, this is a really refreshing pint. |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Courage Directors | 4.80 | | Mahogany and with a stronger malt taste, Director's is a full flavoured, robust beer with vine fruits in the body and a slightly smoky aftertaste. |
06 May 2006 (Ian)
It was busy here, so we ended up persuading 2 lesbians to let us sit at their table. I enjoyed this place even though it did seem a bit cramped. 6 beers on with a good choice. Pleasant surroundings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Young's London Original (was Bitter) | 3.70 | | I am constantly surprised at how good this beer is. Nice hops and good bitterness make you want to keep drinking it. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Courage Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Archers - Village | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Young's Waggledance | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (was Wells & Young's, was Charles Wells, was Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About the Lamb & Flag
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Covent Garden, Central London, WC2E 9EB.
Thin narrow pub on Rose Street off the bottom of Garrick Street. Eight handpumps downstairs and three in the upstairs Dryden Room serving beer to an often packed pub. Very popular. Good feel to it. Worth going to if in this part of London and you don't mind the crowds. Fuller's added this pub to its estate in June 2011 and fully owned it since 2013. Sunstantial CAMRA discount for card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 28 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: WC2E 9EB