The Red Lion & Sun — Restaurant in London

Arrogant and unfriendly (especially the management/ if / when you have something to complain about .. whether is paying £25 for a burger and all you get in half a kg of dull frozen chips, and 2 stacked burgers 🍔 in cheap white bread 🍞 … sorry 😞 a few uncooked onions 🧅… Try to ask for veg and they take the plate away and tell you to go am eat somewhere else !! 🤯🤯🤯🤔🤔🤔🤔 great stuff ! I am looking forward to come back and paying them to treat me badly again . Ps : cheapest basic wine 🍷 Is 9.3 .. and that is a basic Rioja ?! 🫣🫣🫣😓

Update I actually think you’re getting mixed up with another dark haired lady as although I have not been there in 10years, I remember fondly some good chats with staff and even with you back then. You used to be quite nice and charming - what happened?. But if that’s how you remember me and how you want to play it that’s fine. I was shocked how things changed. Food used to be really good, so when we were presented with what honestly looked like something out of a corner cafe it really did take me aback. There was no ‘kindly’ in Matt’s communication, he came out all guns blazing. Although your bar tender was pleasant and was dealing with the salad request already. But Matt decided to come over and ascertain his power. Being spoken to like that just because I asked for some salad to balance the excess of frozen chips seemed over the top. Since you looked through all my past reviews (bizarre) I took the time to look through yours - anyone under a 5 star you respond frankly rude and aggressively- Daddy would not be proud Heath... "if nothing nice to say.....

Anyway, with all the time you take to offend and attack your customers perhaps you could spend some of that time improving the presentation of your overpriced burgers (not even a homemade sauce/relish). Or maybe a course on Customer Service. The fragile egos of both you and Matt are what truly makes this place stand out. Well, that and the eyesore of the shed and gazebo combination out front (covid restrictions ended years ago). Part of your job is to deal with demanding customers and in that you’ve both failed, if you can’t see that as part of your business then your loss.. I eat out multiple times a week in all kinds of establishments around the world (so just 49 reviews over 11 years is quite low), and I usually only bother writing a review when something is truly outstanding or terrible- and...

A Truly Exceptional Pub Experience at The Red Lion & Sun – A Hidden Gem in London

From the moment you step through the garden entrance of The Red Lion & Sun, you’re greeted with the unmistakable charm of a traditional British pub – but with an elevated, almost boutique atmosphere that instantly sets it apart. Nestled in leafy Highgate, this place combines countryside comfort with the buzz of urban London life.

The outdoor seating area is simply idyllic. Surrounded by greenery and classic pub architecture, it’s the perfect spot for a sunny afternoon with friends or a cozy evening with a glass of wine. The rustic wooden tables and soft lighting give the space an inviting, relaxed vibe.

The food? Absolutely outstanding. We tried the lamb chops, and they were cooked to perfection – tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The garlic butter prawns were another highlight: served generously and grilled beautifully, they brought a touch of seaside indulgence to our table. Portion sizes are generous, yet everything feels thoughtfully presented.

Drinks-wise, the wine selection is impressive, and the beers are served cold and crisp – exactly as they should be. Whether you’re a craft beer lover or a wine enthusiast, there’s something on the menu for you.

Inside, the atmosphere is warm and lively. The bar is well-stocked, the staff are friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and the crowd is a lovely mix of locals, families, and travelers. You can tell this is a place people come back to again and again.

It’s rare to find a pub that balances high-quality food, a welcoming ambiance, and genuinely great service – but The Red Lion & Sun nails it. Whether you’re popping in for a casual drink, a full dinner, or Sunday roast with the family, this place delivers every time.

Highly recommended. One of North...

I got a Sunday table three weeks ago but even then it’s only an outdoor market table. The pub is a popular institution and has been crowned multiple times as the best pub of London (and this year as the 6th best in the UK), which they deserve to really savour.

The food is phenomenal. The roast beef is really delicious, but the entrees and dessert shattered me with its interplay of subtlety and boldness, its elevation of simple menu prepared to the apex of its potentials.

The things that made me shudder in delight and finish the food until the plates were squeaky clean are:

Korean Fried Cauliflowers Perfectly battered nutty cauliflower which retains its crunch without tasting raw. It was blanketed by a mellow gochujang sauce that tastes dreamy.

Mussels with Wine Sauce Mussels perfectly cooked with a white wine garlic and onion cream that tastes subtle and takes your palate little by little to a sacred place. There were no taste of fishiness or grit that usually are problematic with mussels. Me and my mum were fighting to get more mussels.

Blood Orange Panna Cotta We were so full, but decided to try out a dessert. My mum, who in general, hates sweets, was duelling me for more scoops of the silky pudding that is infused with orange rinds. The two syrupy blood orange on the top bring a needed texture to it. The sweetness, bitterness, and acidity swirled inside the mouth. It was heavenly.

The frozen margarita is really strong, we were so woozy and blissful by the end of the meal. I ran to Waterlow Park and the world was spinning in jollity alongside me. Words in Russian flowed like a river from my mouth and I haven’t spoken it in a few years.

Thank you for my beautiful last Sunday roast in London this...