The Lyric Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The tall young guy serving us was really friendly."
• "We had our work Christmas party here and got a cozy room to ourselves! Even with last minute cancellations, the staff were extremely accommodating and always friendly."
• "Really great selection of well-kept cask and keg beers, also knowledgeable staff to offer advice."
• "Great service, including talking to us through available beers and making recommendations based on our interests."
• "The setting is atmospheric and traditional, the service was friendly and personable."
• "Service was very good as well, as all staff members were polite and friendly."
• "Staff also pretty knowledgeable and super friendly."

Cons:

• "Downstairs behind the bar weren’t the most welcoming."
• "Unfortunately we bought a double vodka soda lime and they gave us the drink without any vodka in it. When I spoke to the manager about it, he didn’t want to accept that and threatened to kick me out."
• "The bar staff were very rude to us also. I then got abused as we didn't leave a service tip??"
• "Not the friendliest pub in town."
• "Doorman was very offish for no apparent reason."
• "The service staff is lazy and impolite."
• "Staff are edgy yet kind and polite."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The old features and fire made it really cosy upstairs in the dining room."
• "The upper room has a nice fireplace which makes the atmosphere cozy."
• "The Lyric is a small and cosy 'proper' pub."
• "The atmosphere was relaxed and laidback."
• "The Lyric is a local's pub in the heart of the city. A proper pub with open fires, well kept beers, great food, cosy atmosphere & great conversation."
• "Vibrant, atmospheric old pub in the heart of the West End."
• "The atmosphere was chill and nice."

Cons:

• "The place smelled like a toilet and the toilets themselves are filthy."
• "Odd sick smell in the pub, boxes all over the middle of the floor as we walked in."
• "Gone is the great service, gone is the amazing craft selection, gone is basic toilet cleanliness."
• "Snug and a little run down."
• "The tables and floors were full of filth and dirt."
• "The toilets were filthy, mens full of dead flies and the women's full of mould and badly dated tiles."
• "This pub is the filthiest I have been in."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Food was very nice we got the pie and sausage and mash."
• "Food was really good and reasonably priced."
• "Pork belly was cooked in excellent, with crispy pork belly skin."
• "It served an absolutely delicious fish and chips."
• "The food was delicious! The fish and chips were huge, even the chips were as thick as the fish."
• "Food freshly cooked, well presented and very tasty. Pizzas are delicious."
• "The food was absolutely amazing, very nice hideaway spot."

Cons:

• "No tomato juice or any other drink suitable for people with type two/type one diabetes, save bottled water (sparkling and still)."
• "The Cornish crab and avocado salad was terrible."
• "If the baby back ribs were good, I would give it 5 stars, but they were awful. Hard meat, no flavour, no bbq sauce at all."
• "Unfortunately the roast wasn’t that great. The Lamb and the Nut toast were ok but the vegetables were completely over boiled like mush and the potatoes, well I’ve never tasted anything like it."
• "The roast beef... was stone cold."
• "We found the ribs to be a bit dry however."
• "Pizza fantastic. Cask beer ok, but not great."

Price & Value

Pros:

• "The prices are very good, considering the location, and there's a great vibe at the bar."
• "Superb beers at great prices for Soho."
• "Very reasonably priced."
• "Slightly lower than average London prices and good atmosphere in the bar."
• "Excellent prices for this area of London."
• "The price of a Veltins plus spirit and mixer was just over £12, which is pretty good for the location."
• "At lunch, sandwiches are great value - can easily serve as a light lunch for 2 people if you add chips."

Cons:

• "They overcharged me by about £9."
• "Pricey but you get what you pay for."
• "Good selection of beer, although rather pricey even for Soho."
• "Went for an Xmas party dining from their £27 Xmas menu... definitely not worth the money."
• "Could do with a bit of investment to bring it up to the standard of some of their suburban locations."
• "Not the friendliest pub in town."
• "This place is just bad at IPAs."