The Dolphin, 44 Red Lion Street

The Dolphin, 44 Red Lion Street, WC1R 4PF

Perched very prettily on a tight corner, this is cramped but enjoyable. The crowd can become a little dominated by suits, and the pub rapidly becomes very full, but it is certainly worth straying from the street to down at least one swift pint. Slightly on the expensive side, but worth its reputation as a quality drinking hole

Reviewed by Fred Flange

Nearby pubs: The Perseverance, 63 Lamb's Conduit Street (250 metres), The Enterprise, 38 Red Lion Street (0 metres), The Old Red Lion, 72 High Holborn (210 metres), The Rugby Tavern, 19 Great James St (210 metres), The Old Nick, 20-22 Sandland Street (80 metres)

Nearest station: Holborn, Zone 1 (340 metres)