• Added: 28th of July 2007
• Area: Bloomsbury
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London WC1N 1AG
020 7388 0500

Hopkirk said
Huge shots, L.J.R?
The title is rather misleading as I have never had any shots in the Lord John but I thought it made for a snappy tag line.

When I moved into the area in 2000 I tried several of the other 'local' pubs in the Russell Sq area and found them to be a mixture ranging from utterly crap to p**s poor (this has improved slightly although many are of the p-poor rating stil).

For some reason the LJR stood out. The bar staff were always attentive & friendly (although the previous landlord took some getting used to - he was lovely when you got to know him).

The pub is now run by a new couple (Chas and the lovely Caroline) who have taken the pub on and improved it with 'basic' changes like changing the decor, putting up newer/better pictures etc.

Good range of beers (hand pump or keg), atmosphere is always relaxed and a good mixture between locals, office workers and passing trade makes for pleasant evenings (or days if you're a drunkard).

If I had one gripe it would be that there is a lack of 'decent' music played at an audible level.

If you're passing, drop in and give it a go, I think you'll like it.