Red Lion - Hackney

Went here for a Sunday roast on my own here. As soon as the ‘beef roast dinner’ was plonked in front of me, in what I can only describe as a school-like hall with shocking furniture, I instantly felt ill. The ‘beef’ was a cheap bit of steak, leathery, like an old persons skin that had been overexposed to the sun. I couldn’t even cut through it. The gravy must have come out of a packet as it was still powdered when poured over my dinner. The roast potatoes, nothing special. The veg was obviously frozen packet veg, barely even heated in a microwave. And the aunt bessies Yorkshire puddings were really the icing on top of the cake. I didn’t eat a bite of the food and I wouldn’t have paid, but payment is taken when you order. I tried to find a member of staff when leaving to voice my opinion but couldn’t locate anyone anywhere in the building. I would honestly rather go hungry than ever have food served to me in this established again.

With a £10 pizza and pint how could you go wrong!! Terrific rooftop garden which is surprisingly spacey, pizzas are actually very nice considering the price. Staff are friendly. A very well priced place considering everything else in the are is expensive.

Such a friendly pub Highly recommended Prices are very fair and you can play pool for free Genuinely one of the nicest places in London

Great staff and a very friendly pub with a good drinks selection. Nadja was super helpful when booking a room for private hire!

Staff were such a mess... which made it funny. Lost our reservation, insulted people who asked for non alcoholic drinks, picked up cups with their mouths before serving us with them, generally abrasive customer service! Also tried to over charge for drinks, or insisting they were paid in cash when they had a fully functional card machine.... Every time someone went to the bar, they came back with a story which is why this is getting a second star! Definitely an experience.