The general ambience is pretty good, usually lively, fun and active. Since its recent change in management, the pub has seen a slight makeover take place and it is looking modern and trendy. Everything is clean and tidy and inside it feels like an Essex girl's living room.
When it comes to the beer, the Lamb usually has 3-4 ales on, regularly Adnams or Woodfordes and it seems to be kept reasonably well. On a recent visit there was a 2 for 1 offer on which was most welcome!
If you are looking for a real ale drinking pub, this place is probably not it. There are usually couples dining and work gangs having their post work drinks. Upstairs is pretty much a restaurant or an area for private hire and sometimes the music can be loud and 'clubby'.
The drinks are quite expensive and unnecessarily flashy, things like Grey Goose Vodka and Sky Vodka push the prices up but a nice touch is the inclusion of some less recognised lagers, Modelo for example.
It does have an element of gastro pub about it but its location means it is very handy for a whistle wetting. I would recommend but not for someone looking for a great ale. Food looks reasonable, not great, and staff are usually quite helpful.
No complaints but nothing special.
