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The Charles Lamb

The Charles Lamb

Pub and Gastropub££££
Islington, London
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    Harry R.
    "The service was great, and the scotch egg was delicious!"(5 Tips)
    Londonist
    "superior sausage roll and preponderance of London maps"(4 Tips)
    Gen J.
    "Great craft beer selection, topped off with a packet of bacon fries."(6 Tips)
    Tim B.
    "The best pub in Angel - and there are a lot of pubs in Angel."(3 Tips)
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  • GinMonkey
    GinMonkeyMay 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    One of my favourite pubs in London. A small pub with a big heart. Well chosen ales on draught & in bottles. Brilliant wine and spirit selection should you feel inclined too. Oh and the food is ace!
  • Marc F.heart icon on user image
    Marc FrostOctober 2, 2017
    Great beer selection for a smaller pub thats a little off of the beaten track. Always a good cider or 2, a lager or 2 and a couple great ales - even some pretty good food :)
  • Pliyo S.
    Pliyo SenpaiMarch 15, 2015
    I had here one of the besf dinner I ever had since I moved to London. Goat cheese, 4 cheese tart and posset were an explosion of flavours. I'll definetly be back
  • Rachel M.
    Rachel MercerJune 10, 2015
    Difficult to find good seating at times, but definitely come here for lunch or dinner - the food is sublime, as is their beer selection.
  • Harry R.heart icon on user image
    Harry RobertsNovember 29, 2014
    Great pub with good a variety of beers. The service was great, and the scotch egg was delicious!
  • Stuart W.
    Stuart WilkesMay 12, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The best pub in the area. Awesome bar snacks, good beer, lovely atmosphere although it can get busy. Look out for the fantastic maps in the dining room!
  • Londonist
    LondonistMarch 4, 2012
    The second best pub in Angel according to our recent poll. The superior sausage roll and preponderance of London maps tempt us into declaring it the best.
  • Simon S.heart icon on user image
    Simon SaintJune 23, 2017
    Amazing lock pub with great French food and a wonderful selection of beers.
  • Vic M.heart icon on user image
    Vic McGinMarch 27, 2016
    Vegetarian mushroom Wellington is a TREAT. This pub is a winner all round.
  • Glenfiddich Mark ..
    Glenfiddich Mark .February 23, 2012
    Good selection of not just ale on draft, but also bottled. A wee local with a big heart (and great hand soap in the loos!)
  • Matteo M.
    Matteo MucciApril 29, 2013
    Cozy English pub where you can share your meal with smart couples and group of new friends.
  • Gen J.heart icon on user image
    Gen JensonDecember 31, 2015
    Great craft beer selection, topped off with a packet of bacon fries. Perfect.
  • Erol Ö.
    Erol ÖzOctober 11, 2014
    Proper local vibe with nice folks. Food is great too x
  • Marta D.
    Marta DziokFebruary 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing atmosphere and lovely, cosy interior. It's a shame that food is really overpriced though.
  • Fraser M.heart icon on user image
    Fraser McIntoshFebruary 23, 2016
    Quiet, lots of locals and very cheap
  • Lopiteaux
    LopiteauxOctober 14, 2013
    Good food and very relaxed atmosphere. The wine list leaves something to be desired though...
  • Paulo G.heart icon on user image
    Paulo GomesMarch 28, 2015
    Chill out pub with proper food. You will wish it was your local! 😉
  • Tim B.
    Tim BradshawJanuary 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The best pub in Angel - and there are a lot of pubs in Angel. Great food, a pleasing selection of maps, good beers and right cosy. Read more
  • BarChick
    BarChickJanuary 25, 2012
    If you are a small, non-argumentative pooch just looking for a pint of ale or a good Bloody Mary then this is the kennel for you. Read more
  • Gareth J.heart icon on user image
    Gareth JonesApril 20, 2018
    Great local pub with good food
  • Cath W.
    Cath WillcoxJanuary 12, 2015
    The Scotch Egg was perfection
  • Paul B.
    Paul BissoniMay 11, 2014
    Perfect little pub with all your needs in life
  • Andrew W.heart icon on user image
    Andrew WhiteMarch 5, 2016
    Good food and nice selection of beers
  • Thomas K.
    Thomas KnappMay 5, 2011
    Easily best pub food around. The best roast around too - go for the beef!
  • Steve G.
    Steve GarsideAugust 16, 2012
    It's just awesome and chilled out and awesome.
  • Marc-Antoine A.heart icon on user image
    Great atmosphere and good food.
  • Andrew R.heart icon on user image
    Andrew RichardsonFebruary 28, 2015
    Scotch eggs and sausage rolls - yum!
  • Richard
    RichardMarch 25, 2012
    30p off a pint of the guest beer.20p off a pint of Thatchers Heritage cider
  • Luke T.heart icon on user image
    Luke TulloOctober 28, 2015
    Good beer, good atmosphere
  • Ceara P.heart icon on user image
    Ceara PixieJanuary 18, 2016
    Cozy and small!
  • Ed
    EdJuly 29, 2013
    I sat outside and inside. Both were good.
  • Tonnvane W.
    Tonnvane WiswellJuly 17, 2011
    The Breton cider is fabulous and the food is always good.
  • Nuno S.heart icon on user image
    Nuno SilvaApril 10, 2016
    Great food and beer!
  • Martin M.
    Martin Mild-manJanuary 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Always good for a rare beer.
  • James G.heart icon on user image
    James GoodrumJune 9, 2013
    Order a pot of saucisson. Immediately.
  • Javier H.
    Javier HernandezJuly 20, 2011
    Superb haddock - try it! The sausage roll is delicious.
  • HJ F.
    HJ FantaskisNovember 1, 2012
    The scotch egg is _seriously_ delicious.
  • Chocolate D.
    Chocolate DandyFebruary 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Dog friendly and a dashing landlord too
  • James W.
    James WestonSeptember 16, 2012
    Scotch egg, cellent.
  • Corrie B.
    Corrie BerryJanuary 2, 2014
    Let you bring dogs in :-)
  • Girish S.heart icon on user image
    Girish SachdevMay 15, 2016
    Eggs.toast
  • Ian M.
    Ian MDecember 20, 2011
    First time visitor. Very fine pint of Cottage Christmas Cracker.
  • Nick S.heart icon on user image
    Nick ShiersSeptember 2, 2014
    Great veggie food
  • John L.
    John LyonsFebruary 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask the staff about the guest ales, they really know their stuff and the beer is brilliant
  • Jenny C.
    Jenny CockinOctober 8, 2010
    Try the house lager and a sausage roll. Perfect!
  • jamie
    jamieOctober 1, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The bloody mary's are to die for!
  • Emily W.
    Emily WebberApril 26, 2010
    Nice local bar with good ales in a quiet street
  • Jonathan S.
    Jonathan SmithAugust 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Sunday summer evenings here. Shhh, don't tell too many people please.
  • Simon D.
    Simon DanceApril 29, 2011
    Royal wedding day at the Charles lamb
  • Nick B.
    Nick BlundenJanuary 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Dark Star Hophead is a winner.
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