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Moby Duck left this review about The Red Lion
As mentioned before me, obviously an old pub, but given a modern shabby chic makeover and not particularly successfully in my view, it just doesn't feel right. Two pumps on the bar with just the choice of Portobello Westway Pale which was in rather average condition.
Didn't really do it for me.
On 1st August 2017
- rating: 5
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Malden man left this review about The Red Lion
This is clearly an old pub which has experienced a designer refurbishment, an old boarded floor remains as does a fireplace but that's about it. The island bar is located towards the front but the counter for some reason is constructed from cut up old doors, there are hit and miss panels of wallpaper with a flamingo pattern, seating is mixed with much of it being at various reclaimed dining tables including some that look like old café versions with all kinds of seating. Shelves have a selection of games, books and kids' toys.
The rear area is bright and airy with a large rooflight, many tables here being set for eating, placemats were old 33rpm vinyl albums.
Beyond an outdoor decked area on two levels was popular on a sunny afternoon. Food served but I didn't see a menu.
Two handpumps, Hogs Back T.E.A and Twickenham Mosaic Pale, expensive at £3.85 for a 3.2% beer. Despite this worth a look, I understand the beer range varies so a bit of a lucky dip I guess.
On 20th July 2014
- rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Red Lion
Review below is still pretty accurate. It does seem a shame to have rather wrecked a classic pub interior, however having random decor and furniture is possible an acceptable price to pay to retain the pub and keep a couple of very local ales available in very fine form.
On 14th July 2014
- rating: 7
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Old Blue left this review about The Red Lion
Rather a quirky refurb has happened to what used to be a pretty grubby establishment. The exterior is now gastro grey, and the interior is probably best described as 1960/70s kitchen effect. The furniture is a random looking selection of table and chairs, mainly wooden but with some of the blue formica-topped metal frame tables which might once have occupied one’s mother or grandmother’s kitchen, depending on one’s age. The walls are finished in light blue wallpaper with a swan pattern, the sides of the central bar are covered with distressed parts of old doors, and the floor is bare boarded. There is a bright conservatory to the rear, and a large walled beer garden. I was slightly surprised to find myself liking this place: it has a comfortable, wholesome feel to it.
Drinks offerings include changing LocAle ales from two hand pulls - Brightwater Little Nipper and Twickenham Sundancer on my most recent visit. I always find the ale here spot on here, and the service very welcoming. Tap offerings include Meantime, Freedom and Brooklyn brands – no Fosters or Wifebeater here, it is evidently trying to be different, and whilst I haven’t yet eaten here, the menu certainly looks individualistic if on the pricey side. There has been a good balance of drinkers and diners when I’ve been in, and whilst both child and dog friendly neither seems to cause a problem. I will continue to drop in here from time to time when in the area.
On 24th November 2013
- rating: 7
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paulof horsham left this review about The Red Lion
Has reopened.
On 19th May 2013
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john mcgraw left this review about The Red Lion
At the moment is closed for a re-furb.
On 10th October 2012
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Rex Rattus left this review about The Red Lion
There was just the one ale on during my midweek lunchtime visit, and that was Courage Best, plus there were two unused handpumps. There were only three other punters in there, who were clearly local regulars. It seemed to be the sort of pub where locals would meet in a simple boozer, and is in stark contrast to the destination pub that is Ye Olde Swan down the road. The main furnishings were normal tables and chairs, although there were a couple of sofas, with the regulation low table between them, in front of the TV screen that was showing some daytime TV programme. There was also a small round table in the corner near the sofas with a few magazines on it, but of course not the London Drinker. This just doesn’t seem the sort of pub where dentist waiting room type magazines should have a place, but maybe they do get used at other times. The main room containing the bar counter has a very nice carpet, plus walls painted a sort of pinky red colour. That doesn’t sound like a very agreeable colour scheme for a pub, but actually didn’t look too bad. There was a separate room at the back containing a pool table; it looked the sort of room that might also have had a dartboard but I didn’t investigate that possibility. They don’t sell food, at least not on weekday lunchtimes – I guess Ye Olde Swan has cornered that market. This struck me as a decent locals’ boozer, and is the sort of unpretentious pub I like, but a better ale than Courage Best would make a welcome improvement.
On 19th May 2010
- rating: 5
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