I thought this place was great. If you're seeking comfort food, you'll find it here. We started off with minestrone soup which was very rich as though it had cooked a long, slow time. Very tasty.
I had the chicken and ham pie with mashed potatoes and carrots. It was amazing. The crust on the pie was very thick and flaky and flavorful. It hit the spot. My husband had the hamburger and said it was ok, but he prefers the American food back home.
Lyceum will give a visitor a local feel for a British pub. The atmosphere is cozy and lends itself to a visit with other tourists at a neighboring table.
Stopped in here twice on my vacation. It’s close to the theater and the perfect place to grab a pint or a drink. The staff is so friendly. Met so many nice locals here too. It’s your typical London pub and I can’t wait to go back. In fact I’ll be back in October and it’s definitely on my “must do” list.
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🚇 Covent Garden
🍺 £5.60 Double four Lager
❤️ A traditional Sam Smith’s West End pub.
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The Lyceum Tavern is located on The Strand in the heart of London’s theatre district. The nearest Tube is Covent Garden which is only a five minute walk away.
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This pub is built on the site of the original Lyceum Theatre that was destroyed by fire in 1830. The first pub on this site was The White Horse, the present pub dates from 1906.
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As with all Sam Smith’s pubs the decor here is dark and traditional. Around the walls are dark wood panels with brass framed black and white photos hanging from them. A nice touch here are the secluded booths if you fancy a more intimate pub experience. Upstairs is an additional bar which is mainly used for dining and busier trading periods.
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The drinks choices are all Sam Smiths in house produced Beers, wines and spirits. We both ordered the Double Four Lager which for me is a good session pint. The price point was good compared to the surrounding pubs. There is a traditional pub grub menu, Fish & Chips costs £11.95 which is very reasonable.
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The atmosphere was relaxed and calm on this Saturday afternoon with a predominantly middle aged crowd in attendance. The pub is popular with day trippers and theatre goers and can get busy very quickly, luckily it wasn’t overly busy and we got to enjoy the pub and have a good mooch about.
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Sam Smith’s pubs divide opinion but personally I’m a fan. The decor in here is quintessentially English pub and showcases what a traditional pub should be. I’m also a fan of the beer which is always on point. This was an excellent pub experience and I would definitely recommend a visit here.
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