Red Lion

Reviews

• Valeria F.

  star star star star star_border 7 June 2026

  Pretty standard nice place, on Kingly street in SoHo so around lots of other cool restaurants and bars! We tried going into a members-only Jimi Hendrix bar and got to see what it looked like inside earlier, and then ended up here.
  
  It was spacious, with lots of availability on a weekday. They had standard beers and ciders here, though I'm not sure about exquisite cocktails. Ambience was that of a bright, well-lit, traditional English pub :) Close to Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus station, good for a drink (or more) :)

• Jackie N.

  star star star star_border star_border 6 June 2026

  Busy on a Monday evening, but Carnaby Street is always inviting like that.
  
  Fish and chips with a pint of larger was only £13.95 and it was a big portion. The fish tasted fresh and was still hot from the fryer, but the chips were average and I wasn't tipsy enough to think it was anything more than it really was. We also ordered Steak and Kidney Pie, and it was very filling, but I've had better.
  
  There is an upstairs lounge for dinner service and bars conveniently on both levels. Comfortable and although decor was a little updated, it gave the full English pub experience.

• Karen B.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 5 June 2026

  This was the worst experience so far in London. We had walked a long way to go to this pub, only to have terrible food, and unfriendly service. Most of the food we tried to order was not available, and what we did order was overcooked.

• Jonah K.

  star star star star_border star_border 4 June 2026

  Decent Sam Smith pub, prices are higher than other local Sam Smith pubs. The location is good, lots of stuff around this area. The staff was decent, and there was plenty of seating available.

• Michael A.

  star star star star star_border 30 May 2026

  Stopped in here while looking for a leisurely pint in a traditional English pub, and we were not disappointed. We came in on a Saturday evening, and it was lively but not crowded. The place continues to unfurl from two rooms and a bar downstairs to another huge floor upstairs. Rich wood paneling, leather seats, beautiful decor and a big fireplace let us know that we had found the right spot.
  
  The Red Lion is a Sam Smiths pub, and I went with the Old Brewery Bitter, which was pleasantly malty and flavorful, but only mildly bitter. It was a great match for the cold December day. There isn't a single television to be seen, making the focus entirely on the conversation. I'll be stopping in the next time I'm in the area.