| Venue name: | The Lion | Contact: |
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| Address: |
132 Stoke Newington Church St London N16 0JX |
| Opening hours: | 4pm-midnight Mon-Thur, 4pm-2am Fri, noon-2am Sat, noon-11.30pm Sun |
| Transport: | Tube: Stoke Newington rail or bus 73, 393, 476 |
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Average User Rating
4.6 / 5
Rating Breakdown
- 5 star:3
- 4 star:2
- 3 star:0
- 2 star:0
- 1 star:0
This is my kind of bar: big sofas, candles, classic tunes, decent beer and snacks. They have replaced the buy-in pizza from across the road with an outside BBQ - I miss the pizza, it worked well with the atmosphere but the burgers are good if you're in the mood for one. The upstairs often opens its doors for mid-week comedy which is usually fun but quiet. Overall, The Lion is the kind of place you go thinking you're going for a quiet beer but end up having a drink fueled night with a random group at the bar. My only criticism is the seasonal sport on the big screen which transforms this pub into a regular lad-fest.
I was walking on Chruch street in Stoke Newington on a sunny day. Suddenly, the quest for a beer garden overtook me. And there it was, The Lion. Not only does the beer garden have lovely fairy lights and loads of sun light, it also has a full burger BBQ kitchen! The smell was almost unbearable in my ever-hungry state.
The pub also seems to be the home to a life drawing class every Wednesday and show main sports games on its giant screen in the main room. The general decor is pretty traditional in the best possible way. #TOTastemaker
