The short version: the kitchen impressed us, but the service needs work. Jason, Jarred, Lindsey, and I came for dinner and ordered four very different entrées. I chose the filet mignon well done with peas and truffle mac and cheese. It was cooked exactly the way I requested and tasted delicious, although it required a knife and was not fork-tender. We also tried the steak and ale pie, Saturday prime rib, and lamb keema. Jason ordered the Pub Old Fashioned, I had Jägermeister over ice, and we shared the sticky toffee pudding with custard for dessert. The food across the table was genuinely excellent. The problem was the timing and lack of communication. Our waitress's attention felt random, and only three entrées arrived together. The lamb keema did not appear until more than 20 minutes later, leaving one person sitting without food while everyone else had been served. No explanation was offered, and neither the kitchen nor a manager stopped by to acknowledge the delay. Mistakes and delays happen, but communication costs nothing. We would return because the food was that good, but hopefully the service and entrée timing will be much better next time. read more

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I don't frequent British Pubs often and always assumed it would be a dingy Peaky Blinders type of place that just had beer and more beer. I was surprised that they actually have food here and it's not just generic pub food but like really good Curries. I was there on a Wednesday and they have a special on Curries and a pint so I took advantage of it and even though prices aren't cheap (really, it's not just them), I was surprised at how large the portion was and it was enough for my lunch the next day too. Overall, our service was great and the place is pretty classy though more fitting for a slightly older crowd which is fine considering I'm the "older crowd" now. read more

Going at lunch time in Houston becomes risky business in most restaurants. We arrived go a seat and the nice waitress guided us through the menu and beer selection. Not as extensive a beer selection but I settled on a Harp to join the fish and chips (french fries) with peas and half a lemon and a flavorful tartar sauce - malt vinegar was served with the meal. The Beer showed up and the food was right behind it. If I was a business man sitting at the bar watching the ball game and they were I would be impressed. It had a moderate crowd with the bar filling up quickly. The fish was a good portion cooked properly as was the fries and peas. It was a relaxing atmosphere and very enjoyable. read more

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Hit up an oldie but goodie for lunch that turned into impromptu world cup watching. Probably haven't been here in 15 years. There was an ownership change in 2018 but glad to say it's still serving up tasty eats and drinks and atmosphere. It took a while for us to get acknowledged (it was still quite empty) but after that service was fine. There's a decent sized patio outside with TVs too. Parking lot can get very crowded and street access can be dodgy with traffic. Faves: Cauliflower and okra bites Fish and chips Fishman's pie Lamb Sunday roast read more

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The food here was honestly great, everything we ordered came out, flavorful, and well made (except an undercooked steak, which they re-fired) The drinks and overall pub atmosphere were solid too, which made it even more disappointing that the service really brought the experience down. Our server seemed very inattentive throughout the entire visit. Menus were never cleared from the table, refills were rarely checked on, and we spent a lot of time trying to get basic attention during the meal. It felt more like we were an inconvenience than guests. Good service can completely elevate a place, but unfortunately this experience did the opposite. I'd still come back for the food because the kitchen clearly knows what they're doing, but I really hope the service improves because it did not match the quality of the food at all. read more

My favorites entrees here are the chicken tikka masala, bangers n mash, shepherd's pie and fish n chips. Very good desserts, especially that bread pudding. My # 1 dish for the main is still the Chicken Tikka Masala, which I ordered last night. It was nicely savory, creamy, rich, very delicious and absolutely packed with well-cooked chicken chunks. It has a bit more of a curry zing to it rather than the more herby, slightly sweet n tart blend other Indian restaurants have for this dish, but awesome regardless. The rice was loose, warm and so fresh with a mild aroma to it making it an ideal starch like the toasty naan was in a different manner. The curry itself, naan and rice were all superb on their own and mixed together. Very good, friendly and efficient service as well. read more

Well, the fish and chips was good. I had the lunch portion today, July 31, 2026. But the service was piss poor speaking of piss it smells like cat pee. I don't know why, but I thought it was just one little spot. Maybe someone had a comfort pet near the bar or maybe the manger/ owner does that they brought inside and had an accident idk, but then I moved to another spot inside and it was right by the telephone booth so then I went outside just to finish my food and get some fresh air and I just felt like I wasn't welcome today or by the booty bumping weight staff during the World Cup read more

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I came with a friend on a Friday night and it was busy but we were able to get a table. The restaurant is decorated nicely and definitely feels like a pub. Service was good, but I was not impressed with the food at all. I had their mac & cheese, and the chocolate tres leches. It is definitely on the pricier side. read more

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For a British pub, this is a fun location. For a regular bar, it's not my prefered venue. Then again, I'm not a bar visitor. Take my input with a grain of salt. The only item that we ordered were fish and chips, because we visited after attending a theater show. Late night craving was simply that. Massive pieces of cod fish, though, with standard cut fries. I am not a fan of thin fries or beer battered anything, so maybe its best to entirely ignore my review. read more

The service was horrible. I could not even tell you our waiter's name. We saw him so rarely, I had to walk to the bar to get a refill on my soft drink, and the bartender seemed bothered by me going up there. I don't blame him! It wasn't busy. He didn't seem to have had a lot of tables. The other server worked rings around him. He was just a horrible waiter. We will not be returning. read more

Food was good! We actually had out food to go we got fish and chips. They did not hold back with the fish they gave us some bigggg pieces and lots of peas. The inside was so cozy we are definitely coming back to experience the pub itself. Ambiance looked fantastic and the service was very kind! I wasn't sure if they were going to let me use the restroom since I had a pickup order but thankfully they did. Very clean restrooms too! read more

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This place was great! You really feel like you're stepping into a pub in the UK! The staff were friendly and the food was amazing! read more

Red Lion Houston - Fish & Chips - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

this place was gasssss. everything we ordered was soooooo yummy and wow the fish and chips were so good. I ordered the chicken tikka and was like woah. it's also so freaking cute inside, I loved the engravings of names on the booths. so cute and personal. read more

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We had made a reservation for Christmas Day afternoon and it was the best decision! Staff were efficient & kind despite how busy they were (guess many ppl had the same right idea of coming here to enjoy an easy peasy Christmas meal). Menu was pared down but still plenty to choose from, and drinks menu was fully available whatever floated your fancy, in addition to a special Christmas cocktail list with mocktail options. The pub was decorated festively and everyone had a merry time! read more

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I don't know why this place has a 3.8 it is very cute pub with very solid food. Loved all the Christmas decor. It isn't obvious if it is baby friendly or not but it is. At least in terms of them having high chairs. They don't have like crayons or anything but I wasn't expecting them to. Our server was fast friendly and prompt. I got the chicken tikka and my husband got the fish and chips. The tikka came with too much rice and not enough sauce or naan but I didn't regret getting it. The fish and chips were superior although I added a bit of salt to mine. The breading was perfect and the cod was soft and flakey. My husband was obsessed with the fries. I would for sure come here again for some British pub food. read more

I've driven by Red Lion many times and always wondered what it was like, so I finally tried it for lunch--it was a great spot. The vibe inside is a classic, old-fashioned British pub, with plenty of screens playing soccer games and a bar. But there are tons of tables too--the place is very casual and even family-friendly. The food was great! I ordered the chicken tikka masala and thought it was delicious. The tikka masala came with rice and naan, and both were good. read more

The food was mediocre. I've had authentic fish and chips from other British, Irish, and Scottish pubs around the US that had more flavor. The service was beyond horrible. Never once was checked on after my food came to me. The waiter found it appropriate to take out his wallet and put his tips onto it right next to me. The ambiance was the best thing about the place. I do not recommend this place unless it's your only choice. read more

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The food was disgusting absolut greasy filth. I have never refused to pay for food till eating at this establishment and the unkind and rude waitress didnt help. I ordered pigs in a blanket didn't realize the blanket would be drenched in oil yet some how dry. I waited and waited for my unkind waitress who never came.i had to physical go get her after 20 minutes and when i informed her of the low quality food I was met with an unsavory attitude which is the closes thing they had to seasoned food my friend order the red lion Tikka which was lacking in flavor. The only way I could tell I was eating curry and not plain white rice was the fact the curry is a liquid. I would never go back to this establishment but if you're willing to don't have Tiffany as your server. Unless your in the mood for a bad attitude. read more

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Absolutely loved the relaxed and homey vibe of this place. Was super lovely and very relaxing. Never felt rushed. Service was very good. Food was solid. Bangers and mash were excellent. The warm custard wasn't my vibe but overall the dessert was tasty. Really excited to go back! read more

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Fish was super crispy! chips were So soft on the inside with the perfect taste, the service was very lovely, this is a staple in Houston

I came on a Saturday night at around midnight and walked in to a passionate karaoke session lol the vibes were great, the music was exclusively great '80s remixes, and the staff were super friendly and helpful! I loved the decor, inside and outside! I came for the English pub vibes, and was pretty satisfied with the place in person. The booths look great and are perfect for groups. The outdoor area was surprisingly beautiful! Lots of pretty lights and tables with fireplace centers. They also had darts near the bar, if you were looking for an activity. They have more draft, or "draught", beers than bottled. A bunch of English/European beers that you don't see at most bars. A nice cocktail menu with *strong* drinks. And apparently some decent food, even though I didn't get to try any. It was lively enough, but I expected it to be busier for a Saturday night. So I guess if you're looking for a place to go get a drink that's pretty low-key but has good energy, make your way over here and snag one of those comfy booths! It'd honestly be a great place to take a date! read more

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If you're looking for a British pub/inspired dive bar, this is it. With a private parking lot that circles around the pub, you'll be sure to find a spot unless it is super crowded on weekends or late night especially when the game is on. There are a few tables on the patio and a lot of tables and booths inside, which is quite dim and quirky. My friend and I came for drinks and their daily special, which varies throughout the week. The best deal is when you arrive it coincides with happy hour. While there are a handful of British inspired (and Indian too) dishes like fish and chips or bangers and mash or butter chicken, we simply had their burger and fries with ice cold beer. The burger bun was larger than the beef patty itself and came with lettuce, onion, and tomato. Our server was friendly and efficient, kept checking on out table although the evening was quite busy. Extra condiments like mayo and malt vinegar were brought upon request. The burger bun was nice and buttery, grilled to perfection with ever so slight crispy edges. The beef patty was filling and seasoned well and topped with fresh lettuce, crisp onion, and ripe tomatoes. Washed it all down with a beer while enjoying some football on the screen. Good place to hangout with friends while grabbing a bite and a drink or two. The happy hour seems like a better place to be than other times but I wouldn't be opposed to checking it out spontaneously either. read more

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Made a reservation weeks in advance for during the Champions League Final, knowing that it would be crowded. Drove 25 minutes to be told by the hostess "all of the reservations are mad at us today, all of our tables are full." Absolutely no apology, not even a hint of remorse. It's understandable that a British pub would be busy for a huge soccer game, but what is the point of offering reservations if you have zero intention of honoring them?? Simply don't make reservations available for that time or date. That indifference along with the nonchalant attitude with regard to wasting the time of and ruining the plans of anyone with a reservation says plenty about the management, and I will not ever be returning to spend my time or money at the Red Lion. Trash. read more

The food was great. Loved the batter for the fish and chips. Tables seem unkept. Service was a little slow. read more

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My husband and I always come for Christmas Day dinner. Sometimes it chaotic, sometimes not. So the Pros: The return of reservations was amazing. Walked in for our 7 pm reservation and immediately seated as we heard the wait time was 1 hour 34 minutes. Food was delicious. Loved the new choices. My cocktails were delicious. Which leads me to Cons: just after getting seated and before even looking at food or drink menus she tells us everything will be out fast because they're trying to move tables. Great. Exactly what I want to hear sitting at a table I made reservations for. We get drinks, appetizers, food. My husband's first drink was awful (whatever Christmas margarita was on the menu). Next he tries the Rum Reindeer and it's also terrible. I order a Fullers ESB. Few minutes later our waitress comes back to admit she wasn't listening to me at all and doesn't know what I said. Spelled it out: Fuller's Extra Special Bitter. She wanders of and comes back that it's not on the menu. It is online but whatever. Let's make this simple, I'll have what my husband is having. Except the drink I get looks and tastes nothing like his Rum Reindeer. I mean, his tasted nothing like it and mine was perfect. Showed the drinks to the waitress and asked what happened. What happened was there's two bartenders. One who knows if you're using a carbonated liquid you layer it with the alcohol and flavors (this is what you do, perfect, drinkable, carry on) and one puts it all in a shaker and hands it off (it's lighter in color, carbonation is gone, not sweet). When our waitress came back with the new drink she said she watched the person make it and it was the shaken on. Which is not how you make carbonated cocktails. We told her. She said Oh, well I'll make it y'all's way since I'm training bar. Still left with a bad cocktail. We usually stay for desert and a fancy drink, but just wanted to leave. Even asking our waitress for a box and bill we still waited and finally asked someone else for box and bill. Again food and atmosphere and reservations were great. Cocktails and pushy but also not listening waitress was bad. We'll still be back. But for the love of god can someone tell the bartenders to layer carbonated drinks and not shake them. read more

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I've been coming here for 20 years and I love it. As an Englishman living in Houston, this place is 100% authentic and true to British culture. It's as close to home as possible but without the jet lag. I enjoy many of my favorite classics from the fish and chips or sausage rolls to the delicious one off dishes they offer like the tandoori chicken quesadillas. They even make their own curries from scratch! Many of the service staff are long time employees here and it's truly a pleasure to see them when I come by. Great food and drink, calm atmosphere, and a taste of home. Truly a great place to be read more

Red Lion Houston - Delicious lamb vindaloo with chips instead of rice! I highly recommend asking for chips instead! The true English experience - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came in because my mom was craving pub food (can't relate). The AC either doesn't work at all or doesn't work well because they had some fans and indoor units going. We ordered the Punjabi egg rolls as a starter which were tasty and a good portion. For mains, we split the fish and chips, chicken pot pie, and Sunday roast dinner. For me, it was all meh. Why so much unseasoned peas? The chicken pot pie was tasty all though not the typical flavor you expect. It seemed to have some Indian spices in it. The fish was limp. The roast meat was chewy and I genuinely don't understand Yorkshire puddings. I find the texture unpleasant. Overall, the food is not spectacular and overpriced. The variety of indoor decor is very dusty. Thankfully the servers were very nice. I would not return. read more

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My friends and I love this traditional English pub. The Friday fish and chips is definitely worth checking out if not for the taste but the price as well. Their other specials are great too and their entire menu doesn't disappoint. read more

The restaurant has the most amazing vibe and decor plus a fireplace. I couldn't love the vibe more!!! It's special, timeless and unique. However the food on the whole rates in the 2 category. I had the winter salad which was awful. The oil based dressing was crisco like and the pecans were not good. It was very bad. The curried potato salad had raisins . I love raisins but in potato salad? The Guinness stew not so great and their Indian dishes are extremely expensive and small portions but taste ok. The only standout is the fish and chips and the only dish I recommend after several visits. I really like it. It's simple and good. The fries with it are not so good or plentiful. Their desserts are 16.00. We ordered one chocolate cake for the table and each person took one bite and said it was terrible. It was. It was not from a bakery and honestly I have no idea where one would purchase such an awful cake. It wasn't even an ok piece of cake. Lovely place for fish and chips, great ambiance, good beer, and lazy service. Oh and extremely expensive. read more

Food was amazing loved it so much came back for breakfast. Rachel was our waitress both times and she was great in fact all the service staff was super awesome we were there watching the FIFA game so we were there for a while and loved everything about it!!! They have a bar where you can sit nice booths and tables and also nice outdoor sitting patio with fan and cover from the sun. We will be back for sure read more

Always looking for good fish and chips. Read reviews for The Red Lion and decided to give it a try. Nice atmosphere with music playing at just the right level, not blaring like some places. Were seated quickly and waited on quickly. Both of us had the fish and chips. 1. The fish - Amazing!! 2. The chips (fries) would have been better if they were double fried so they would be crispy on the outside. 3. The peas - Yum! Pretty sure they were garden fresh. Our food came out quite quickly (the place wasn't very busy though). Unfortunately, once out waiter brought out food we didn't see him again during the meal. Not for a drink refill or even so much as to see if the food was okay. After we had finished eating we waited and waited for him to bring the check. We ended up having to go find another staff member who got the waiter to finally bring the check. Other than that it was a great experience and we will definitely be going back. read more

One of my favorite places in Houston. We often go here on holidays (it's open thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE!) It's always happening and cozy and has good music on. Food is also pretty good especially their Indian offerings like butter chicken and Punjabi chicken egg rolls. Be aware, the servings are huge and each entree is enough for two meals for me. read more

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We have been coming to this place for years. Some of the pics I have taken in the past were reposted on their social media. I knew the former owner, but never ever will we be back. We ordered three of the lunch special and two out of the three had fish that was looked as if someone had taken bites out of both of them. The fish was showing through the batter. The server sent someone to our table with some wild explanation, he offered another piece of fish which we never received. Each plate had less than ten fries (chips) and they piled the peas on top of them. I am in the service industry and I was so confused. The server was nice but seemed confused that my British mother wanted a hot cup of tea in a pub. The fish was greasy and barely any in the batter. We used to love this place but I'm afraid I'll have to drive to Kemah here on out whenever I want a real plate of fish and chips. My boyfriend's said his burger was disgusting. I used to love this place...smh... read more

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I've lived in the area for over 8 or so years and I've always passed by Red Lion Pub. I've heard many good things about the place but just never took the time to check the place out. Finally decided last night, Saturday 7/15/2023 to try out Red Lion Pub. Upon reading the reviews, I had lower and lower expectations due how terrible service was or how mediocre the food would be. But I like to give people the benefit of the doubt. Let's get to the nitty gritty of my experience... Service We got seated on the other side of the restaurant that wasn't as lively and busy. Which could be a good thing if you don't like too much noise but also a bad thing because you're basically forgotten. In our case, we were forgotten. Food; I truly felt like I was on an episode of Master Chef and Hotel Nightmares of how disappointing the food was. Quite below mediocre at best. - Full order Fish and Chips I felt like Gordon Ramsay trying to taste test the famous British staple, fish and chips and end up yelling how flavorless the fish was. Sitting at the table and peeling off the batter to see how unseasoned everything was, truly left me feeling like how Gordon feels when he's served the worst dish of his people. The green peas basically were so flavorless, even Joe Bastianich probably would have given you the stink eye of, "what in the hell were you thinking serving me this". - French Fries (chips) I feel like this needs a category of it's own. The fries were THICK, but not in a good way. When you took your first bite, it was so starchy to the point you kind of wished the fries were cut a little more in half. Your bite was almost as if the fries were not cooked all the way through. They weren't crispy. Just straight up thick cut and undercooked. I literally had to ask my partner if I could sprinkle sat on the fries. It could basically be a meal of it's own but in a bad way. - Mini Cheese Burgers Gordon Ramsay probably would have pulled apart the buns off the burger, face you, and would have been like "YOU'RE AN IDIOT SANDWICH!". Based off how unseasoned the burger patty was. The only good thing was that the buns basically tasted like the hawaiian roll buns on well cooked but unseasoned beef patty. Not even an ounce of salt. Gordon would be like where is the cheese? Roasted Jalepeno Spinach Dip with Toasted Garlic Bread - This was probably the only good thing we ate last night. The only item worth talking about. Although I sort of wished the spinach dip could have had a little bit of a more creamy element in it, instead of sautéed spinach in little heavy cream. The cheesy garlic toast was decent. When it came to get the check, our waitress asked us if we wanted boxes cause I'll tellllll you what. We had one whole fish fillet uneaten, leftover fries, and basically the entire plate of spinach dip and toast. We had so much leftover that we just didn't want to take anything home. Our waitress looked a little disappointed that we didn't want boxes but the whole experience was such a dud. I rarely say this but I definitely would't come back. I'm glad I had extremely low expectations based off the previous reviews because they lived up to their words. read more

There is nothing more comforting to me than a bowl of chicken tikka from Red Lion. It's huge and flavorful, and it travels well if you'd rather do take out. The chicken curry quesadillas are also a great dish. I can't comment on anything else on the menu because I always order the same thing! There's seating indoor and on the patio, and there's usually soccer on TV. read more

They did not honor our reservation. No apologies and the hostess had a very smug look on her face. Don't bother with this trashy place. There are many other better restaurants in Houston. read more

I have been coming here for good English food since they first opened. Great food great decor and ambiance. The service is always good the food always comes out fresh and hot. I love their daily specials especially the steak night and fish and chips night. And i would come here for sunday roast and English breakfast every Sunday if I could. read more

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Beat fish and chips I've had in forever! I got the half which is one filet. Super light and served on a bed of peas and home cut fries. I love peas and their sauce is great too. Also the bartender is amazing! We got their chocolate dessert to die for! read more

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We came in late night to a true pub ambiance: cool, dark interior design, a beautiful bar, and dim, easy on the eye's lighting. We were seated without any greeting, our server did not acknowledge our existence and it was nearly impossible for us to track her down, making out "late night snack" into something of a long, drawn out experience. I even made eye contact with her, but she did not come over until I stood up and approached her. That's when the music started. I don't know if it was a live DJ or not, but the music was overpowering and nearly impossible to shout over, even at a small, intimate table. The music that was being mixed was also rather amateur, so the beats would not line up when the music transitioned from one song to another. Might be a small thing, but it was quite a racket in my honest opinion. However! I can't knock the food. I wanted to try the indian-inspired cuisine, so I had to try the eggrolls. They were hot, fresh, and genuinely delicious. A little bit bland without the sauce, but the sauce was flavorful! I would recommend coming here with a large group of friends so the lack of service does not bother you as much and you can self entertain. I'm sure with the liquor, the party atmosphere will be much more enjoyable as well. read more

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Our party of 7 had dinner here on 10/17/25. We shared 3 appetizers which were the Poppadom Basket, Vegetable Samosas, and the Charcuterie Board. We enjoyed all 3. The Charcuterie Board is a tad small for the price, so I don't think we'd get that one again. As far as dinner, I got the Fish & Chips special with a side of Curried Potato Salad. I was truly disappointed. The fish had zero salt, therefore had zero flavor. The chips were great though. They were salted perfectly. As far as the potato salad. I was shocked to discover it had raisins. I mean a lot of raisins. Would have been much better without them. As far as the restaurant it was what I'd expect a British pub to look like. Our server was great. Absolutely no complaints there. All in all, I don't know that I'd return. If I do, I definitely won't get the Fish & Chips. read more