The Lady Ottoline pub and dining rooms serves elegant, yet comforting, pub fare alongside great British ales and gins. Set in a heart of Bloomsbury, a short walking distance from Chancery Lane and Holborn stations.

Famously named after Lady Ottoline Morrell, the society hostess and patron of the historical Bloomsbury Group of bohemian artists and writers, The Lady Ottoline has been carefully restored and refurbished, preserving all-of its original charm and elegance.The handsome bar offers over 50 artisan and big name gins, craft beers and real ales plus an exceptional wine list.

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Vasilis Tsikes

Jan 29, 2022

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A great place, super cute (upstairs for dinner). I wouldn't suggest it for beer downstairs since it is super noisy. We had the burger and the trout and they were both great, super tasty and big portions. The come brulle was very tasty as well. The italian lady was very welcoming with the service. A nice choice for an affordable dinner in a pub.

Tina Remiz

Oct 18, 2021

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Friendly and knowledgable staff, decent selection of craft beers and OK food. A little cold and a little dirty considering how strongly it smelled of detergent.

Denmister

Oct 13, 2021

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Thought I was having a nice night drinking with work colleagues until the manager told us we were talking too loudly and should keep the volume down before someone complains. No one had complained, we were not talking loudly at all. Great pub if you're going to whisper.

Julian Coddington

Sep 29, 2021

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Went middle of a Friday afternoon. Not busy. Lovely wooden tables, floor and bar. Good atmosphere

Firat Gulmez

Jun 17, 2021

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A nice quiet pub, even on England vs Scotland match day. Managing lady is friendly and really helpful. A nice location for a chat or a night out with a small group. Might be tricky for a group bigger than 4. Decent food, they serve their own lager which is decent. Will be visiting again.
Make sure to book in advance.

Ada Malusardi

Oct 18, 2018

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I was at the reopening if this cute pub last Saturday. I was pleased to see it's not the typical smelly pub, instead the decor it's vintage and elegant and the atmosphere is very cozy. I tried a porter beer, haggis scotch egg, pork belly with shallots and mash and an indulgent toffee banana dessert, very good food indeed . All rinsed down by a nice bottle of red wine.
It was a lovely evening, with good food and drinks, lovely staff, in a cozy pub, will be back for more!
My only note : leave the skin on that pork belly! :)

Jon Szeto

Aug 01, 2018

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Lay Ottoline continues the trend in London of quality gastropubs and does it very well. The pub itself has classic decor with wood panels and ornate lighting to give a warm and welcoming vibe. The staff are all well versed in the drinks and food available, are friendly and willing to help with any requests.
The food is cooked to a good standard and as the same owners as the Princess Victoria near Shepherds Bush, their scotch eggs are particularly good.
The daily menu tends to change depending on what seasonal produce they have and is more akin to relaxed fine dining rather than pub grub. The

Dovile Atutyt

Jul 13, 2018

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Best pub in Bloomsbury!! Cozy and dog friendly pub serving delicious food. I had a burrata salad and my friend had their burger. Both dishes were excellent! They have a great gin collection as well. The staff are super friendly and helpful.

Syd Eats

Aug 18, 2017

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Fresh clean and well prepared food. Good selection of wine and ales. Table service. Lovely atmosphere. Attentive staff. Only bugbear is the menus are so posh I can't even read most of it. It's very upper crust and priced as such. Oh and... for a £14 burger 🍔 you better grind the meat on site so it can be served rare... even Medium rare. Jeez