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Requested be closed with reason - Other: Up for lease.
Detail Pages
The Lion, Teddington
Teddington
TW11 9DN
Served areas
Reviews of The Lion (Average Rating: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Quinno _ left this review about The Lion
Impressive-looking suburban pub in an upmarket area. The interior is best described as an inverse j shape. Sadly there has been a septic gastro refit, off-white and lacking character bar some tasteful framed 1920s prints. The large windows do at least allow for a light and airy feel inside. Sizeable rear garden noted but too wet to explore. Five pumps with three on; Doom Bar, Surrey Hills Sheer Drop and Twickenham Naked Ladies the latter of which was in very good shape and surprisingly cheap for the area. This is a family-friendly pub, friendly in the sense that loud children run amok and their squawking middle class parents don’t care for the comfort of other patrons. Apart from the beer, there wasn’t much I liked about this place. A shame as this used to be, by accounts posted elsewhere, a real destination pub 10 years back.
On 4th July 2016
- rating: 5
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]
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David John left this review about The Lion
Glad to say the Lion is now reopened under the management of the mainly French team who run the Carpenters Arms near Ascot. The food is rustic/bistro French and extremely high quality. Doombar and London Pride in excellent condition. The Lion will be closed for 6-8 weeks for refurbishment - they don't know exactly when yet, but hope to be reopened for the summer. This neighbourhood pub should be supported.
On 31st March 2011
- rating: 9
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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Braks Lover left this review about The Lion
Sad to report that this once excellent traditional style pub closed its doors just prior to Xmas. Regretably the landlord of some 3-4 years standing was unable to maintain the legacy of the previous owner who was able to win several CAMRA awards. Yes the beer was still good after he left, but something has definitely been missing in recent times. Let us hope that a buyer can be found to revive this very fine community pub. RIP - just for the time being I hope!
On 7th January 2011
- no rating submitted
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- Randomness Guide to London - Lion entry
- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Lion - whatpub.com
Teddington, 0.93 miles, 18 min walk (show)
Kingston, 1.14 miles, 22 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 04 July 2016 by Quinno _