The Red Lion (Pub)
23 Crown Passage
London England SW1P 6YY
020 7930 4141
Food: Authentic pub grub!
Atmosphere: Intimate and cozy.
Price: $
Review: One of the oldest pubs in London, if the oldest, this quaint old spot is well hidden in the bowels of old town. Inside you'll find comfy benches and lots of interesting photos and pub art. One of the best things about visiting pubs like this is that you are not only getting a glimpse back in time (many old pubs have changed very little in the last hundred years or more) but you also get to rub elbows with everyday folks, people coming in for lunch, or unwinding after a long day's work.
I enjoyed a few pints of bitters while Karin had a Pimms. ("Pimms No. 1" is a unique fruity and spiced cordial liquor. For a refreshing drink, Barkeeps mix it with fresh fruit - or perhaps cucumbers - and Sprite or 7up.) After a few drinks we decided to have a bite. I ordered bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatos in gravy) and Karin had a Ploughman's Lunch (chunks and slices of smoked meat, cheeses and bread served with an assorted selection of fresh fruit). Although this is not the kind of food you would expect to be served at a four star restaurant, both plates were delicious honestly prepared in the context of this must-visit pub in downtown London.
23 Crown Passage
London England SW1P 6YY
020 7930 4141
Food: Authentic pub grub!
Atmosphere: Intimate and cozy.
Price: $
Review: One of the oldest pubs in London, if the oldest, this quaint old spot is well hidden in the bowels of old town. Inside you'll find comfy benches and lots of interesting photos and pub art. One of the best things about visiting pubs like this is that you are not only getting a glimpse back in time (many old pubs have changed very little in the last hundred years or more) but you also get to rub elbows with everyday folks, people coming in for lunch, or unwinding after a long day's work.
I enjoyed a few pints of bitters while Karin had a Pimms. ("Pimms No. 1" is a unique fruity and spiced cordial liquor. For a refreshing drink, Barkeeps mix it with fresh fruit - or perhaps cucumbers - and Sprite or 7up.) After a few drinks we decided to have a bite. I ordered bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatos in gravy) and Karin had a Ploughman's Lunch (chunks and slices of smoked meat, cheeses and bread served with an assorted selection of fresh fruit). Although this is not the kind of food you would expect to be served at a four star restaurant, both plates were delicious honestly prepared in the context of this must-visit pub in downtown London.
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