Lamb & Flag, Historic pub in St Giles, Oxford, England
The Lamb & Flag, constructed in 1695, features original elements of the 18th century building, including a fireplace in the rear bar area.
The establishment operated continuously for over four centuries until 2021, when a community interest group called The Inklings intervened to prevent its permanent closure.
The pub served as a meeting place for writers JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, who gathered with their literary group to discuss their works.
The establishment maintains traditional pub features without modern entertainment devices, focusing instead on serving fresh local beers and maintaining its historical character.
The interior displays college rowing memorabilia and contains a clock that runs counterclockwise, specifically measuring time according to Theakstons Old Peculier.
Location: Oxford
Address: 12 St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3JS OX1 3JS OX1 3JS
GPS coordinates: 51.75810,-1.26018
Latest update: May 25, 2025 00:48
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