Red Lion, Bank  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratingsCask Marque pub - click for an explanation of the Cask Marque scheme

location:

Bank

address:

8 Lombard Court, EC3V 9BJ

phone:

0871 258 5329*
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nearest stations:

Monument London Underground station
(100m) - zone 1

Bank DLR stationLondon Underground station
(240m) - zone 1

Cannon Street Railway stationLondon Underground station
(290m) - zone 1

Fenchurch Street Railway station
(530m)

Mansion House London Underground station
(530m) - zone 1

how to find it:

From Monument: Head up Gracechurch Street to the junction with Fenchurch Street (on the right) and Lombard Street (on the left). Turn left and take the first left down an alley. The pub is just ahead on the right. From Bank: take the Lombard Street exit from the station and head away from the main intersection along it. The pub is down an alley on the right, just before you get to Gracechurch Street.

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nearby attraction(s):

Lloyds Building (290m)

Bank of England Museum (350m)

The Gherkin (480m)

picture of Red Lion
Another hidden gem in the City, the wrought iron above the door hints at some of the details within. While not all original (what pub is, these days?) there's quite a few nice features about this pub to reassure us that it's not a new build. Most of the action takes place in the "Main bar", downstairs, with it's nooks and crannies for parties or quiet conversations, and Karaoke on Thursday nights at 7, if you're interested. Where it is does influence its clientele - city workers during the week, not a sniff on the weekend. Gets busy at commuting times and Thursday's a sell-out. Hot food at lunchtimes, a good range of beers and a decent wine list make this a good all-rounder. It's also quiet in the afternoons, if you need someplace for that chat or rendezvous. Worth a look.

reviewed:
10/09/2008
reviewed by septic

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TVs - click for explanationSky TV
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationoutdoor seating
live music - click for explanationkaraoke thursdays
ATM on premises - click for explanationATM on premises
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