Red Lion Leytonstone - Waltham Forest

I have been a resident of Leytonstone for a decade, and the Red Lion Pub used to be a vibrant, cozy, and forward-thinking establishment. Unfortunately, as many have observed, not only has the quality of the food declined, but the service and overall sense of hospitality have diminished as well. Despite giving it another chance today, it has not shown any improvement, and as many others will agree, you can have a much more enjoyable experience at one of the nearby pubs. I really do not wish for this pub to lose its charm, and I sincerely hope that you find your vigor again and return to being the welcoming local spot in Leytonstone that you once were.

Not a child friendly pub. The website advertises a full children's menu but it doesn’t actually have one. We brought my two year old there for his birthday and there was no kids food nor would the supervisor ask the kitchen to make anything child size or friendly. The very limited menu only had fried food on it and it was not very nice at all. I was genuinely surprised at how unhelpful the supervisor was blaming management for not changing the website but did nothing to accommodate for the children. Bar staff are nice but other than that no reason to go back given the bad service, greasy food and long wait for everything, including a plate of oily hummus.

We returned to Red Lion to see our daughter who lives nearby. The restaurant is located in a great spot in the heart of Leytonstone. The dining area is clean and comfortable, although it may be a bit dim, it has a warm and cozy atmosphere. I would recommend it.

Best vegan roast we’ve found so far: sweet potato nut roast, amazing roasties, kale and beens. This week there was also vegan cheese as a side please keep that up @TheRedLion! More generally a lovely cosy pub with plenty of beers and always does good food.

Popped in for a drink and was impressed by the level of covid19 rules being followed. Meaning I was happy to stay for a drink. Masks worn by staff, hand sanitiser at the door for when you enter, table service only, contactless, floor marking for social distancing. Sat in the garden and it was pleasent.