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Lord John Russell

  • Bars and pubs
  • Bloomsbury
  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
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Time Out says

3 out of 5 stars

Within walking distance but a world away from the Bloomsbury set and the British Museum, the Marchmont neighbourhood is a mongrel area of the low-waged, laundrette users and long-term ex-students. All can be found in this rather splendid venue named in honour of the man who twice served as prime minister in the 19th century – and a descendant of the family that developed Bloomsbury.

It has all the markings of a gastropub (bare boards, sturdy rustic tables, the occasional pew and a colour photo of the pub on the walls) but only feels the need to serve pies and pasties. The beers – König Pilsner, Hannibal’s Nectar, Wadworth 6X, Caledonian Flying Dutchman, Budvar light and dark – are what bring punters here. Rugby’s also big, as are the Sunday roasts (£7.95). Smokers gather in the attractive adjoining courtyard.

Details

Address:
91-93 Marchmont Street
London
WC1N 1AL
Transport:
Tube: Russell Square tube
Opening hours:
Open 11.30am-11pm Mon-Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun. Food served noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri; 1-9pm Sun
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