We stopped in randomly as we waited for dinner reservations at an adjacent restaurant. It stood out as what we looked for as tourists in a classic British pub. It delivered on the overall atmosphere with lots of locals enjoying a drink after a day of work. Beer and drinks flowed non-stop from a polite and professional staff open to random conversations from their patrons. We didn't order food but did enjoy rounds of drinks capped off by continuous conversation amongst friends and colleagues. A great place to visit for a taste of an authentic British pub. read more

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Great pub, about 400 years old, love the history. Great spot to have a pint and relax for a few.

Nice pub. A bit crowded after work on a Thursday. Had a Guinness. Place is quite small and cramped on the first floor but you can spill outside to have your drink. Bathrooms nasty and down a set of steep stairs. Saving grace is a great upstairs seating area/level with table and even a nice plush couch. Great place to kill an hour. Lively crowd. read more

So fun!!! So cute!!! Got lost and ended up in an alley alone. Raining, dark! And with a dead phone. Far from hotels, far from Uber. With a dead phone! And viola. A warm and bustling refuge!! Helloooo, Red lion! Thanks for the rescue. A bar full of people! Having fun! What! Here I am walking forever in the rain alone. Finally, people. With no empty seats. But! The upstairs.. way way up! Like 3rd floor up: so empty and so gorgeous. Alas, saved from the rain! With a drink! And an outlet! Omg.. I will make it back to my hotel after all. An hour of drinks, drying up and charging later! I left happily out of this alley with a working phone and an Uber on the way! Thanks for the rescue, Red lion! Seriously! read more

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We found this old english pub that claims to have been here for several hundred years. It was small, cozy and fun! The beer was excellent and cold. It felt like it was were the locals hang out. Glad we found it...it was very fun! read more

Great historic pub. Very lively. Atmosphere makes you feel you stepped back in time. The seating is a little uncomfortable for my old bones but that's on me. read more

Stopped in here around 10:30pm for a pint, was told I had 15 minutes before last call, what is this craziness? I'm used to last call being no earlier than midnight! The pub itself was quite cozy, it was busy but not so busy that we couldn't get a seat at a table (made out of a barrel). The bartender was nice and the prices weren't bad at all. read more

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Nice English Pub, good place to grab a pint. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was nice.

A small but attractive and very busy local tucked away just off Pall Mall, with many original Victorian fittings, and what claims to be one of the oldest licences in the area. Crown Passage is a wide alleyway with something of a feel of 'olde London' - or as much as it can muster, given the number of expensive and trendy eateries along its short length. But the Red Lion, at least, is very traditional, from the pilastered brick frontage to the hanging baskets above lead-light windows. Look out for three original gas-lamp brackets, now painted red (below awkward electric replacements). A grade-II listed building possibly dating back to Georgian times, the cosy interior has extensive oak panelling - and beware, it is very cosy and gets very crowded indeed. Upstairs there's a larger function room, also used as an overspill when they're busy. The pub has a sign claiming it to be 'London's last village pub' and, while that might be pushing the hype a little too much, it does have something of the feel of a country local, except for the accents: a mixture of well spoken executives and foreign tourists. But it's still miles better than many of the alternatives in central London. Beers include Adnams Bitter and St Austell Tribute, so real-ale fans are well catered for. They also serve food, although getting a table can be a bit of an Anneka Rice challenge read more

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This place saved me today. I had taken an international flight to London last night and was in serious need of coffee. The service was prompt, friendly, and invited us with open arms for what we needed. There is a Red Lion in the US, but none of them have their service. The menu looked delicious that I told my friends we must come back for more and try their menu. If food isn't what you need they have delicious cappuccinos and lattes. read more

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I visited the Red Lion during my trip to London and it was great. I found a cozy atmosphere, great beer and I am not a beer drinker and the food was great. When I am back in the UK, I will eat here again. read more

Wow, we very nearly couldn't find the place. Due to the angle of our approach up Marlborough Drive, we didn't see anything. Walk past Crown Passage and back, only to hear the noise and see the crowd. There it is! Very small pub with a few tables inside (very crowded) and a triple dozen of people standing outside, some smoking and some not. I didn't see any real ales on offer, so we ended up with two pints of boring Strongbow before moving on to another pub. Probably a great place for an after-work pint before heading home. Green Park tube is not far away. read more

This was actually a pretty cool pub despite the fact that it is located near one of the priciest parts of London. While it is generally considered 'the Pall Mall pub' it isn't actually on Paul Mall but rather an alleyway that juts off it it, which actually gives the pub a pretty cool flavour. Mind you, it isn't like one of the Melbourne back alley bars because it appears to have been around before Melbourne even had Alleys. The service wasn't the best, but the cosy and homey atmosphere of this pub actually made up for that, as well as the fact that it was hidden down a back alley (which is always a cool thing). Even though the pub was small, it was also pretty quiet and we were able to sit down and have a quiet drink. All in all I have to say that it is actually a pretty cool pub and would definitely come back. read more

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Great pub, only 2steps away from Downing street. Typical British interior and atmosphere. Next to Westminster underground station. Smooth service: I ordered a G&T and was instantly asked to go for a double one.....something I could not refuse:-) . Great food: I ordered an Indian curry pie, accompanied by homemade chips and, off course, gravy. Good price/quality ratio, certainly considering the location. read more

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Stopped here for a good pint and some even better pie. Sat down fairly quickly and first thing I noticed was the great atmosphere of the restaurant with the main bar downstairs and the dining room upstairs. I knew this place had some good beer and I saw that they had a great pie selection as well so I jumped at the chance to get the ale and pie tasting. This tasting came with three beers paired with three pies. The beers were off the chart and the pies were pretty darn good as well. My favorite combo was probably the Stilton with the sweet potato pie. This had the best taste and the beer was a very good pairing with. This place is definitely a solid choice for a good bite and drink. read more

The Red Lion - Ale and pie tasting board - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

We stumbled across this restaurant as we were enjoying the sights in London. The outside drew us in and the inside was just as beautiful! 3 or more floors and the place was packed! I could see why, the food was absolutely delicious. My friend had the fish and chips which was to die for and I had a pie which was just as amazing. The service was pretty good and it was one of our favorite meals from our entire trip. If I'm ever back in London I hope to stop at this place again. read more

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I think people are confusing this Red Lion with another one. This is the older one. The second oldest license i think it said. It doesn't have food, just pub snacks and drinks. I highly recommend this pub for a drink or two before dinner. It's a bit difficult to find since its off the street. read more

Reputed to be the second oldest pub in London, this is a fantastic, friendly and traditional pub near Green Park read more

The Red Lion - Red Lion - Crown Passage - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Very cool old bar in a secluded back alley. You can stand inside or out. If you don't walk down this alley, that can't be more than 6 feet wide, you'd miss it. Same draft beer as you find everywhere else in London. Pop in for one! read more

Monopoly Pub Crawl - Stop #13 - Pall Mall (Pink) Ah Pall Mall! I still to this day do not know how to correctly pronounce this name but I give it the old Oxford try each time. For this stop, we picked the Red Lion pub to stop and have a wee drink. This is a proper old man boozer and is rumoured to be one of the oldest pubs in London. Given how many pubs claim the title of oldest, it's hard to tell which came first but the Red Lion has the right name and the right feel to be a solid challenger. Add to that the modesty of claiming to be the 2nd oldest, and I'm willing to give it to them. They have a pretty decent selection of ales here that are a bit different from your standard 'Spoons or Taylor Walker. The barman was friendly enough to our group despite the fact we had tripled in size by absorbing other groups (everyone wants to drink with Yelpers). We pretty much packed the place out as it's a small pub so keep in mind if leading a group around. I confess I don't remember much more about this place as we were in and out in about 10 minutes but it was warm and inviting as all good pubs should be! read more

I love this pub totally. Very traditional English pub which is very hard to find in London nowadays. read more

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This place is both awesome and weird. We've been there before when seeming customers (friends of the staff? extreme regulars?) have stepped behind the bar to start serving drinks. That was just odd. Also, I'm pretty sure the 1st time we were there a couple who may have been up to not-so-public acts in the lounge area! That being said, The Red Lion is a proper old style pub. It feels like a series of sitting rooms in someone's house. It's got a great deal of seating and the upstairs lounge area is often available to sit in when downstairs is packed as people seem to not always know its there. The location is just fabulous, down a little passage that has a great old London feel. read more

Oooh, this is a sneaky little place. And one of the best little hidey holes in Mayfair. There are some great pubs in this areas, but the Red Lion still seems to have space to breathe - even on a Friday evening. It's got a pretty old crowd, but that's no bad thing if you just fancy a quiet drink. I came here with my friend and his dad and we all had a great time. I remember only planning on staying for a quick drink and ended up drinking a few more glasses of red than I was planning. To me, that's the sign of a good pub. (Or the sign of me having no self control let's not go there.) My love for this pub may be linked to my love of sneaky little passageways in London. If I can help it, I won't walk down a main road. But all in all, for a quiet pub in Mayfair that isn't wonderfully overpriced, you could do a lot worse. read more

Super pub awesome drinks great local crowd and service...we jammed ourselves in here one evening for a fantastic supper had a brill time really! Next in london we will deffo return! read more

There are 100s if not 1000s of back street pubs tucked away in London and surviving on nothing more than Friday night trade and a loyal clientele. If you're on the tourist trail and have yet to visit a traditional pub, this one is close to St James and Pall Mall, but far enough of the beaten track to feel like a local. read more

Yet another one of the Pall Mall - Jermyn street loverly old pubs that are... lovely when you first walk in but in all reality just the same as most of the pubs around this area. read more

Fabulous and friendly pub reputed to be London's second oldest. read more

The Red Lion - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Afer a day of sightseeing my wife and I stopped at this small, cosy pub for a relaxing drink last Saturday in the late afternoon, at about 4.30 pm. We were having a most enjoyable long weekend break in London. My reason for going to this particular pub was that it's very favourably reviewed on the TimeOut website. I was impressed with the charming old world atmosphere and general ambience. Moreover, the staff serving at the smallish bar were courteous and 'not unfriendly'. When I lived in London in the seventies, I would never have described "Johnathan Ross type" Cockney Londoners as courteous or friendly. Most of them were **. So full marks for the Poles, Aussies, Scots, Geordies, Paddies and even the Frenchies for making London pubs better than they ever were. My wife enjoyed her half pint of Fosters lager and I enjoyed a pint of draught Tribute bitter. I didn't notice any other real ales. The bill came to about £5.10, which is par for the course in this area of London. Based on our short visit, I'm not sure if it deserves a "high" 3-star rating or the 4 stars I've given it. We didn't sample the food, but this is the type of pub where I instinctively feel like staying for another beer. It was as good as the first! My wife thought the stairs up to the ladies toilet and first floor fuction/lounge room would be dangerous if one were a wee bit tipsy. I will definitely go back to this pub the next time I'm in this area and feel like having a relaxing beer or two. On this occasion TimeOut seem to have got their review right, but I would not go as far as giving the pub a full five stars. read more

This is one of many chain pubs. Food okay. They have free WiFi, beer and a place to sit.

Very nice little pub with an excellent real ale offering. The bar was full of a group of undertakers and Carlton Club members on my visit. Very convenient after an afternoon spent in Fortnum and Masons. read more

Classic, yet delicious. The best meat pies in London, or top 3 for sure. Better to make a reservation in advance. Yummy.

This is a lovely place to drink in the Westminster area. Met a few friends for drinks here and it has such an old world charm. It's a Heritage Inn which has been open for a ridiculously long time. We found a place to sit inside which is really hard to do after work, but I guess we just got lucky. We didn't try any food here. Just had more than a few pints of London's pride and lots of conversation. I like to go here whenever I am in London. It always reminds me of a time gone by. read more

Near the Ritz but a little challenging to find at first. A classic little pub near Green Park. A nice place to grab a pint or two before turning in for the evening. Never made it to the upstairs lounge but plan to check it out on another visit. read more

When you head down crown passage you feel that you are being transported back to Dickensian times with the cobbled narrow streets and buildings that overhang the walkway, it is appropriate that the Red Lion is located here as it is supposedly the second oldest pub in the capital. This is a traditional boozer with a small bar area downstairs, upstairs there is a large room which resembles your grandparents living room in its décor and its warmth. This is the perfect place to meet up if you want to have a good chat and not be distracted. In the summer drinkers spill on to the street outside. I would imagine that there are a lot of locals here and this place is probably one of the most traditional pubs left in London which makes it a real find. read more

Great atmosphere for a drink. There are pictures of food on the site. No food is served here. So, if you are looking for a bite to eat along with your beer, this is not the place for you. read more

Blissfully authentic pub. We were the only ones without a british accent. Had an outrageously memorable conversation with a couple of salty locals. So worth it! read more

Just stopped by during a walk through Hyde Park on the way to St. James Park. Very nice group of people. Cute, charming and traditional!

Exactly what a pub should be. No fancy cocktails, just a very clean, well run pub. If you pop in on a lunchtime, it can get busy, but always a lovely place to visit. read more