“ I have been here a handful of times and the Red Lion Pub never disappoints. The ambiance draws you in, but the food and service will keep you coming back. Great selection of draft beers from across the pond, best fish & chips in Chicago and the staff is friendly and accommodating; especially a fella' named Colin. Would recommend for meeting up with friends or family. ”

“ Loved my dining experience at The Red Lion Pub. Made a reservation with friends and we tried the pretzel (amazing) and I had the Shepherds Pie (amazing). My friends loved their orders of the cheese toasted and the chicken sandwich. Our server was the best and checked in with our table frequently. Great place for a small group of friends, a date, or even a large party. ”

“ Such a cozy pub with a lot of amazing details. Extensive imports for beer, wine and ciders. Sat in the front of the restaurant near the fireplace and enjoyed all the food. Fish and chips were delicious and the food is very reasonable in price. We will be back for sure. ”

“ cool, unique spot in Lincoln My recs: Irish handcuff + burger & fries A great place to hang out with friends! It feels like the perfect escape from a typical Chicago pub. You can feel the care and attention to detail that's been put into this place. Cheers ”

“ The beer pours here are solid. I particularly recommend the Belhaven Scottish Ale nitro pour, the Guinness, and the Old Speckled Hen. The food here is also a cut above the usual bar fare. The pretzel is huge and coated with a buttery glaze. The burgers are spectacular; meaty and compact with a simple cheese and onion garnish. The fish and chips is solid, as well, and not at all greasy. For dessert, get the pot de creme. Its as creamy as jello pudding and studded with a scorched layer of marshmallow, tantalizing your inner smore lover if you have one. ”

“ This review is for an early lunch for three in the front dinning room on a Saturday in mid-February. service: Jake was awesome. Very professional and incredibly knowledgeable. bar: Excellent draft list. I drank Guiness ($9 for 20 oz. as of 02/2024) and it was great. Shout out for having Old Speckled Hen on draught! They keep most of the Samuel Smith offerings in bottles, if that's your thing. food: My wife had the wedge salad plus chicken ($20), I had the Four Cheese Toastie with a side of tomato soup ($17), and another person had Shepherd's Pie ($20). Everything was fresh made, high quality, and very enjoyable. details: We were able to snag street parking, but that appears to be the exception, not the rule. The interior is fantastic, especially if you're a military history buff or Anglophile. The books and memorabilia are not to be missed. We especially enjoyed the fireplace on this frosty day. ”

“ This is our favorite bar in the city! Now here is my caveat - this is a place to come and speak to your friends or GOD FORGIVE make new friends by speaking to strangers IRL. Don't be that weirdo who sits and scrolls through ticktoc at the bar. BOOOOO! Make a friend, use your skills of conversation and strike up a conversation - trust me these are your people. My fellah and I enjoy a boozy brunch here monthly. We meet new friends every time or chat with the amazing Owner Colin and bartender Jake. Are you a history buff then Colins is your guy to strike a conversation with always. I love the food here. It is authentic as can be for a place on this side of the pond. The scotch egg rocks my world every time. The ambiance is grand - high ceilings, library feel with the English pub mentality. Tell Colin and Jake Gigi and Robin sent you. ”

“ What a great bar!! We met friends here the other night for drinks. Our server was friendly and we got our drinks quickly. I love the overall atmosphere and decor- so cool! We all got the draft and whiskey shot special (Irish Handcuffs) for $13- great deal! If we hadn't already made dinner reservations we probably would have stayed because we were having fun and because the table next to us ordered dinner and their meals all looked fabulous. ”

“ This was a blast from the past from me. I spent many an evening here with the previous owner (John Cordwell) and the current owner (Colin Cordwell). Many a night was spent watching movies while having a meal or drink. I was not prepared for what I walked into when The Doctor and I went there for a meal. The original Red Lion, while it had a second floor, most of the activity took place on the first floor. There was the main bar, some tables in the front and a fireplace. Walking into the Red Lion, I was amazed at the transformation! I felt like I had walked into an English country estate library room. The second floor was gone, and the main room had an expansive view. The walls were covered in books and interesting memorabilia. While everything was new, it was good to see that the TV and Colin were still there. I will say the food was better than I remember, definitely a step up from general bar food. The Irish Nachos were a big hit with me, and I would definitely get those again. The Scotch Egg was also very good, but I am a sucker for those. The mac and cheese with the fried egg was a good side and the Shepherd's Pie was delish as well. The Doctor got a half house salad with chicken. While it was only a half of a salad, there was a lot of chicken on that sucker. The Ploughman's Plate was also a nice side, definitely would recommend that as a snack if you want something to munch on while having drinks at the bar. And they have bubbles, so that is a win win for me. Service was a little slow, but not a deal breaker as there was one person serving as hostess and waiting the tables. Staff is friendly and Colin is still Colin, full of jokes and a good conversationist, so it was great to reconnect. Jake, another bartender, was also lovely and good company. So glad to see that The Red Lion is still around and doing well. Definitely will be adding this to our rotation of places to hang. ”