Too tiny and thronged after work to supply much respite, it is nonetheless the epitome of a city pub, tucked as it is down an atmospheric brick alley and blessed with an original fireplace. It has been known throughout its 380 years as both the Coopers Arms and the Bucket of Blood (the latter because it hosted illegal prizefights in the early 1800s), and its building is said to be Tudor in origin. No one can prove it, since it was heavily rebuilt in the 1890s. You’ll find it on a lane just east of the intersection of Floral and Garrick streets. But you probably won’t find a place to sit unless you start drinking after lunch, which the regular drinkers on its memorial wall surely did.
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The Lamb and Flag
33 Rose St., WC2
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Neighborhood
Covent Garden & the Strand
Hours
Mon–Sat 11am–11:30pm, Sun noon–10:30pm
Transportation
Tube: Covent Garden or Leicester Square
Phone
020/7497-9504
Cuisine Type
Pub
Web site
The Lamb and Flag
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33 Rose St., WC2 LondonNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.