An attractive pub in Bloomsbury. The Perseverance wouldn’t look out of place in a Dickens novel, albeit one with a modern twist.

The Venue
Situated equidistant between Russell Square and Holborn tube stations on picturesque Lambs Conduit Street is the Perseverance. This pub underwent an extensive refurbishment in early 2007, although it’s managed to hold on to tradition. Lambs Conduit Street is a quaint little pedestrianised road bristling with character and this pub fits right in with that theme.

On approach, the Perseverance emits a welcoming feel: candles in the windows, fairy lights and steamy windows give it an appearance not dissimilar to the pubs you read about in Charles Dickens novels. There are even a few picnic tables with umbrellas outside - in the summer this area brims with drinkers making the most of the lack of traffic.

Once inside, you can’t help but notice its bistro appeal. The bar is to the left of the room as you enter, with tables and chairs situated in rows facing the bar. There are hanging chandeliers and lights decorating the room with mirrors on walls and funky, kitsch lampshades randomly scattered around.

The Atmosphere
The Perseverance is fun and trendy and appeals to City slickers working in the area. Despite its traditional and quaint external appearance, it seems this pub has been claimed by the suited and booted office workers of the area. The atmosphere is loud and buzzy - happy chatter can be heard over the clink of glasses and the scraping of plates.

There is also a smaller room upstairs that can be hired for private functions. When not in use, this becomes a quieter bar for regular punters to drink in.

The Food
The food on offer here is traditional pub grub and much of it is homemade. Favourites such as bangers and mash, homemade beef burger and chips, and vegetarian lasagne range from £6.95-£9.95. For those wanting a lighter snack, they also offer a wide range of sandwiches and salads, prices ranging from £4.95-7.95.

The Drink
Perseverance has a wide range of beers on draught including Peroni, Amstel and Leffe, ranging from £2.75-3.50 for a pint. A single spirit will set you back around £2.50. The wine list is extensive with various bottles of red, white and rose costing from £8.95-£21.95. For those special occasions there’s also a Laurent Perrier Brut available for £38.95 per bottle although you can buy Prosecco Rose for just £17.95 .

The Last Word
A trendy pub in the middle of Bloomsbury. The Perseverance is an attractive find and well worth a visit.

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