• Added: 13th of July 2007
• Area: Covent Garden
• Category: Bars and Pubs

London WC2B 5RR
020 7379 7446

lovecoffee said

If you like tasting new beer, eating fresh continental food and experiencing something new everytime you go for a drink, then Lowlander is the place to go.

A "grand cafe" modelled on those found in the Netherlands and serving a wide array for Belgian, Dutch and other continental beers, Lowlander is a great venue for a pint (or, more often, half-pint) at any time of the day. Whether you like fruity wheat beers (Fruli Strawberry on tap) or want something for a special occasion (how about a champagne beer, fermented using actual grains from the Champagne region), it's all there. Working you way through the menu is impossible on one visit and, in fact, with the regularly changing offerings depending on season, not generally possible at all unless you're a daily regular! Of course, if you have friends with more conservative palates, Lowlander also has a range of wines and more well-known beers such as Stella Artois and Hoegaarden, but the trip is not complete without tasting something new.

Lowlander also does a great range of food, which always includes at least a couple of veggie options. Lunchtime and dinnertime are best to book for though, and you get to sit in the gallery overlooking the rest of the crowd down below.

There's usually attentive table-service, though it can get busy at peak times. The slightly smaller than expected venue is easily accessible from the Strand, Covent Garden and Holborn which is probably why it's so popular. I recommend you go off-peak, during the day or daytime at the weekend - Sunday early afternoon is great. Price-wise, it's authentic and you do pay for that, which is something to bear in mind - but the experience is unparalleled!