Charles Lamb, Angel  

The Charles Lamb is a pretty looking corner pub which boasts a good back street setting and a distinctly French influence. Having maintained the original two room layout, old advertising signs are scattered about, while flowers and candles adorn the tables. A good choice of ales on the hand pumps along with numerous bottled beers and Breton cider make it all seem rather idyllic here. Its popularity however does mean that getting a seat can be difficult at times, so it's somewhat more comfortable out of peak hours. It could be argued that the crowds make it more reminiscent of bars on the continent, but for us it was easier to decant outside than constantly get in people's way. If you're feeling peckish, there's a small menu of hearty sounding dishes, some of which are clearly French influenced. They only serve until 9.30 during the week, so after that time it can get back to feeling more like a pub again. They also serve snacks, but the lamb pasty we tried on a previous visit was a little on the diminutive side (we could've eaten two of them). Even with all the continental influences, they call themselves a "traditional pub", but either way, it's worth a look.

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