The Red Lion and Sun London
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The food menu is the kind of thing you’d write on a napkin after a long walk. It’s about hearty portions, not fancy plates. The fish and chips arrive with a batter so crispy it shatters like glass, and the chips are thick enough to use as a weapon. Then there’s the Sunday roast. Oh, the roast.
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I once brought my parents here, and my dad, who never compliments anything, paused mid-bite and said, “Now this is what a roast should be.” The gravy is dark and rich, the Yorkshire pudding puffs up like a cloud, and the meat is so tender you could eat it with a spoon. You leave with a full belly and a slight food coma, which is the only acceptable way to leave a pub.
They also have a cheese board that looks like a geography lesson. Each cheese comes with a story, and the staff will genuinely tell you where it’s from. It’s low-key educational, which is the best kind of education.
The Vibe: How to Spot a Regular
You know you’re in the right place when you see a dog lying under a table, not bothering anyone, and the owner is having a quiet chat with the person next to them. The crowd is a mix of local families, book-club groups, and solo readers who have claimed a corner armchair like it’s their throne. There’s no loud music blasting; instead, you get the sound of a crackling fire and the clink of glasses.
One time, I watched a man in a suit argue with a retired artist about whether the fire was “too hot.” They ended up buying each other a drink. That’s the spirit of this place: accidental conversations that turn into friendships. It’s not a scene; it’s a community.
Red Lion & Sun in London N6 | Pub in London, N6