A London pub owned by a leading Hollywood filmmaker has earned praise for its “exceptional” food and “top‑notch” service.
The Conway Street venue, Lore of the Land, was founded by acclaimed director and writer Guy Ritchie.
Known for films such as Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, The Gentlemen, Sherlock Holmes and Aladdin, Ritchie has built a career on fast‑paced action and sharp storytelling.
His movies have collectively taken more than £1.5 billion at the global box office.
The London pub owned by Hollywood’s Guy Ritchie
On its website, the Lore of the Land is self-described as a “unique pub and restaurant” that captures “all that is best about historic English Lore”.
Set across three floors, the pub has a restaurant on its first floor that “delivers a menu inspired to showcase the best of British food and seasonal ingredients”.
The Lore of the Land offers a range of menus, including a daily menu, pub and kitchen and steak and fine wine options along with Sunday Roasts.
Sharing what guests can expect from meals at Ritchie’s pub, the website reads: “Experience the sight and sound of our open kitchen with the chefs cooking on our bespoke, charcoal fuelled oven and grill.”
Menu items at the Lore of the Land include mico poached pollock, caponata, smoked almonds and basil for £31 and a braised lamb shoulder with minted peas, black garlic, anchovies and shiso for £35.
Every Friday night, the pub hosts a special steak and fine wine night, offering a range of steaks including flat iron, sirloin, rib-eye and chateaubriand.
The Lore of the Land has earned rave reviews on Tripadvisor, with a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 180 reviews.
One guest to Ritchie’s pub shared: “Charming old British pub vibes in the most beautiful building.”
Adding: “We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Lore of the Land, the staff really made us feel welcome.”
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Another guest said: “I am rarely inspired to write reviews, but this was literally flawless. The food was absolutely exceptional.
“Hard to say what was the highlight, but the venison tartare and the doughnut for dessert were both out of this world.”
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