Red Lion, Shoreditch

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The Red Lion is a remnant of what once could be found all around the back streets of Hoxton - a tiny corner boozer. Sat at the north east outer edge of Hoxton Square however, this has long been a trendier affair. The last indication of its former life comes courtesy of the Courage cockerel which stands at the bar, but otherwise you've got a mishmash of distressed loungey furniture and a rather grubby, messy decor - albeit not necessarily in the bad way. The tiny bar in the corner offers a really mediocre selection of drinks, but the service is friendly and fast. It is also considerably more relaxed and less pretentious when compared to some of it's more centrally located Hoxton Square counterparts and the upstairs rooms offer extra space at the busy end of the week. The whole thing is topped off with a pretty good roof terrrace. Real ale fans won't be rushing here and it is certainly eclipsed by more brash, later opening establishments nearby, but it does a good job in achieving its limited aspirations.
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Hoxton Street, Shoreditch, London, N1 6NH

020 7729 7920

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Leave by an Old Street (East) exit and down Old Street, past the fire station. When you get to the main junction, with the traffic lights, take the left hand fork down Old Street Street. Carry on along Old Street until you get to the traffic lights at the junction with Curtain Road on your right. Turn left into Hoxton Street and the pub is on the left hand corner at the first junction

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14 Jun 11 Updated by FAPadmin