Historic pubs · London
The Lamb and Flag
In or near Covent Garden.
Covent Garden's oldest pub — Dickens drank here, Dryden was attacked outside.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Lamb and Flag is located in Westminster, London, with the nearest railway station being Covent Garden, just 0 km away. Entry is free.
About
The Lamb and Flag in Rose Street, Covent Garden, is one of the oldest pubs in London — Dickens drank here, John Dryden was attacked outside in 1679. The 18th-century timber upper floor and the narrow alley approach are unchanged; Fuller's owns the lease and operates it as a Grade II-listed traditional alehouse.
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Place summary
The Lamb and Flag is a Grade II listed pub located in London. This establishment dates back to the Georgian era, reflecting the architectural style of that period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5128, -0.1244
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2E 9LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden — 0 km
- Official site
- www.lambandflagcoventgarden.co.uk
Sources
- manual: the-lamb-and-flag-covent-garden (manual)
- wikipedia: Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lamb and Flag?
- The Lamb and Flag is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2E 9LA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Lamb and Flag?
- Covent Garden's oldest pub — Dickens drank here, Dryden was attacked outside.
- How do I get to The Lamb and Flag?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2E 9LA.
- When was The Lamb and Flag built?
- Dates from the Georgian period.
- Is The Lamb and Flag a listed building?
- The Lamb and Flag is officially recognised as Grade II listed.
- Is The Lamb and Flag free to visit?
- Yes, The Lamb and Flag is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Lamb and Flag?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2E 9LA.