• Power and politics

    Famous pub on Whitehall

    Right in London's political heart The Red Lion is a stone's throw from Number 10. It's been the favoured watering hole of the political elite for centuries, and today boasts a great menu, fine real ale and the chance to rub shoulders with the ruling classes!

  • Famous faces

    Yes, Prime Minister?

    There has been a pub on the site of The Red Lion since 1434, and we have served drinks to all of the country's Prime Ministers up to Edward Heath. There's been many an influential decision made in our bars!

  • Wifi

    Free wi-fi

    Stay connected

    Stay up to date on the latest political sagas (or perhaps the football scores or X-Factor results) with our handy free wi-fi.

  1. Power and politics

    Famous pub on Whitehall

  2. Famous faces

    Yes, Prime Minister?

  3. Free wi-fi

    Stay connected
  • Food

    Food and drink

    Our menu of pub favourites includes fantastic breakfasts for early risers, luscious light lunches and of course a traditional roast every Sunday. Fill up at The Red Lion.

  • Drink

    Fresh beers

    Fine real ale and great wines make us the ideal pub in Whitehall for a quick drink. Our wonderfully fresh, well-kept beers are the stuff of dreams for ale afficionados.

  • Cellar Bar

    Home to the Big Ben Comedy Club, our Cellar Bar is also available for private hire. Function rooms in central London don't get any better than this!


Just down the road from Number 10 The Red Lion is probably the best pub in the city for lovers of political history. There's every chance you'll catch a glimpse of some of our Government's elite in the bar, too.

Contact Us

Address The Red Lion
48 Parliament Street
London
SW1A 2NH
Tel020 7930 5826

Features

  • Food served

  • WiFi

  • Historic pub

  • Families Welcome

  • Outside seating

  • Air conditioned

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 23:00
Thursday 10:00 - 23:00
Friday 10:00 - 23:00
Saturday 10:00 - 23:00
Sunday 10:00 - 21:00