Lamb and Flag, Grade II listed pub in Covent Garden, London.
The Lamb and Flag is a brick pub situated on Rose Street in a Georgian-era building with multiple floors dedicated to drinking and dining spaces. Traditional wooden fittings run throughout the interior, creating separate areas where guests can gather for meals or drinks.
The building was established in 1772 and served as a venue for bare-knuckle fighting matches in its upper rooms during the 1700s. This violent use shaped the pub's early reputation and connected it to a rough period in London's history.
The pub's name draws from two symbols rooted in the neighbourhood's past, reflecting local history through its simple branding. The traditional wooden fixtures and layout you see today still feel like a working local establishment rather than a museum.
The pub sits on a busy narrow lane crowded with shops and restaurants, which means it gets quite full during peak times. It is a small venue, so expect limited seating and consider visiting during quiet hours if you prefer a comfortable spot.
The pub gained the nickname 'The Bucket of Blood' from the fierce bare-knuckle fights that regularly took place in its upstairs room. This dark nickname reflected the genuinely rough and sometimes violent nature of the matches held there.
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