
Red Lion
Quick info
About Red Lion
Red Lion is a pub and restaurant on Eldon Street in London, with a corner Victorian building and an upstairs dining room. The menu runs to 64 dishes, including fish and chips, crispy squid in sweet chilli sauce, and crispy battered cod goujons, alongside shared platters. Drinks cover three guest ales such as Tribute, Green King and Deuchars, plus Guinness, Inches Cider, lagers, wines and spirits. Table service operates upstairs, while the bar offers window sills for drinking outside. Reservations are recommended, and the team welcomes dogs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityDoes not have assistive hearing loop
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
64 dishes · mains £5–17- KARAAGE STICKY CHICKEN£6.50
- CRISPY BATTERED COD GOUJONS †£6.25
- PAN FRIED KING PRAWNS & CHORIZO †£7.50
- SWEET POTATO WITH SMASHED AVOCADO£6.50
- HOUMOUS & FLATBREAD£6.45
- CRISPY SQUID †£6.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, crispy squid, crispy smashed potatoes and crispy battered cod goujons.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, crispy squid, crispy smashed potatoes and crispy battered cod goujons.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the lively, bustling atmosphere and the broad drink selection, naming Tribute, Green King, and Deuchars among the guest ales alongside Guinness, cider, and a full spirits list with a double-up offer. The shared platters draw repeated praise, with reviewers calling out crispy squid in sweet chilli sauce and crispy battered cod goujons, while the steak and ale pie steps in as a solid substitute when fish runs out. Several describe the service as friendly, efficient, and quick, even during heavy weekday rushes. A recurring complaint centers on the beef burger, described by one group as overcooked, dry, with a hard, stale bun. One reviewer reports a chef in whites gesturing rudely at passersby from the pub’s public area.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the lively, bustling atmosphere and the broad drink selection, naming Tribute, Green King, and Deuchars among the guest ales alongside Guinness, cider, and a full spirits list with a double-up offer. The shared platters draw repeated praise, with reviewers calling out crispy squid in sweet chilli sauce and crispy battered cod goujons, while the steak and ale pie steps in as a solid substitute when fish runs out. Several describe the service as friendly, efficient, and quick, even during heavy weekday rushes. A recurring complaint centers on the beef burger, described by one group as overcooked, dry, with a hard, stale bun. One reviewer reports a chef in whites gesturing rudely at passersby from the pub’s public area.
Featured reviews
- Glenda C
“Like another reviewer said, a man dressed in chef’s whites was in the public area of the pub banging on the door and window at people walking by outside, and even gesturing rudely behind the glass. So inappropriate beyond words, I was with my daughter and had been planning on stopping by for lunch after a bit of shopping at Broadgate but this completely put me off.”
- Mary Galvin
“Here for fish and chips after a work day. Ran out of fish but steak and ale pie was decent sub. Szymon did a good job taking care of the group.”
- Bella
“I've really enjoyed my new experience here. His name was szymon and made the atmosphere very lively as well as the service was really great and quick. Would definitely go there again.”
- Heather Vigil
“Such a wonderful spot. First time in London. Right by the office and I felt like I had been coming here for years. Service with a smile seems like an old tired phrase but it's a real thing and it was delivered. Thank you for a great experience!”
- Nadim Hossain
“The staffs are very friendly, efficient, and fast. They manage heavy weekday rushes remarkably well. Foods are decent. Best place for after work refreshments.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional Victorian corner pub with upstairs dining room, for real ales and British food.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 1
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
Location
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Red Lion This shop | Shoreditch Balls | Bag O'Nails | The Tapestry Tapas Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4(928) | 4.3(344) | 4.2(2,792) | 4.7(807) | |
| Price | £10–30 | £10–20 | £10–20 | £20–30 |
| Distance | — | 0.6 mi | 2.9 mi | 8.6 mi |
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