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The Red Lion Pub

2446 Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 348-2695
Citysearch
Cross Street:
Montana Street
Directions:
El: Red, Brown, Purple Line to Fullerton
Hours:
Daily 1pm-2am

Editorial Review for The Red Lion Pub – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
An after-work crowd populates the pub's tight quarters during the week, while weekends draw a lively neighborhood group. The first floor is graced by a fireplace, a dark-wood bar and a red phone booth; subway maps and vintage posters add to the quaint atmosphere. British food specialties like fish-and-chips and shepherd's pie pair nicely with the selection of draft ales. A full bar is also available.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Best seats downstairs are near the front windows where people-watching is prime. In the summertime, snag a spot on the patio.

Know Before You Go

If you're looking for late-night eats, know that the kitchen closes at 11pm.

User Reviews for The Red Lion Pub

Citysearch (6), AOL CityGuide (2 ), RestaurantRow.com (1 ), Judy's Book (3 ), Dine.com (3 ), MenuPages (1 ), All (16)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/05/2006 Posted by skamaniac

This is my favorite haunt in Chicago! It is a place where the owner proudly proclaims, " the food is not authentic - it's good!" The Red Lion has one of the best hamburgers in town as well as a great Fish and Chips! This is not a hip place for youngsters or hooligans. It is a great place to talk about politics and history without worrying about a fistfight breaking out! Those seeking a "let us entertain you" experience will be dissapointed! Those looking for the salt of the earth and a fine pint will be delighted and entertained! If you go in and ask for Budwiezer - your an idiot!

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

07/31/2006 Posted by gymjacko

After reading the review on the red lion pub I and some friends on the recomendation went along and all I can say is it was absolutley terrible!!! Our drinks order was wrong not just once but twice and our food came to us over the space of one hour!! We were told that it was put into two seperate orders because there were so many........5 of us!!!!! And the food when it arrived was just as bad as the service. All I can say is that if this is what people think is a good English pub they need to actually get themselves over to england. It's the only English pub i have been to so far in the US where the beans aren't from England!!!!!!! Not to mention the horrible Cornish pastie. I can here hoping for a taste of England that i miss unfortunatley all i found was a poor American imitation >:( >:( >:(

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Editor's Review

About as close as you can get to quaffing a pint at a corner pub in London.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Best seats downstairs are near the front windows where people-watching is prime. In the summertime, snag a spot on the patio.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Pub / Tavern
  • 21 & Over
  • Tavern
  • Outdoor Seating
  • After Work
  • Neighborhood
  • Bars

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 1pm-2am

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Music Types

  • Rock & Pop

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