The Red Lion & Sun, Highgate, N6

David Walton left this review about The Red Lion & Sun

Visited 22/12/25. Visited previously 29/06/21.

Four handpumps, two not clipped, the other two offering Black Sheep Best Bitter and TT LL. Keg offering of Aspall, Pillars Helles, Neck Oil, Guinness, GK Hazy Day and Estrella.

Always been a foodie venue and remember coming here frequently in the early to mid-90's whenever my parents were in town to stay with me. Today what used to be a lovely patio seating area at the front on a tree lined street has been swamped by a white marquee to house more diners in a variety of seating configurations, with tall patio heaters, but not required today. Inside the venue is U shaped with the left-hand side truncated with the bar counter following the inside shape of the venue. The venue is bare boarded with tall stool seating at the front and immediate sides. Walls have a fair quotient of olive-green painted boarding, lighting subdued and lots of regular tables and chairs all occupied by diners on my visit, so literally the only space for drinkers like me were the stools at the bar counter. There is a garden out the back with picnic benches. Whilst I am sure this is noteworthy as a dining destination, and I would be very happy to return here for that reason, it doesn't feel as charming as the destination I remember of 30 years plus ago., in fact I would not bother returning here just for a beer, much better options for that purpose in the postcode area.

On 8^th February 2026 - rating: 4
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