The Perseverance, 63 Lamb's Conduit Street

The Perseverance, 63 Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1N 3NB

This used to be the worst pub on the planet, in both of its hideous incarnations as fake Irish theme pubs, with the sort of atmosphere that could suck the life out of a stag night from ten paces. A lot has changed. Gone is the ridiculous Wombles-style accretion of junk, to be replaced by a solid, middle of the road boozer look that just reeks of, er, booze. People actually go there now, too, which is a major improvement. It also, apparently, serves very good food... An atmosphere that was once lunar now hums with pleasant discourse... A bit of a winner...

Reviewed by Fred Flange

Telephone: 020 7405 8278

Nearby pubs: The Lamb, 94 Lamb's Conduit Street (110 metres), The Rugby Tavern, 19 Great James St (100 metres), The Duke (of York), 7 Roger Street (180 metres)

Nearest station: Russell Square, Zone 1 (420 metres)