The Old Red Lion in Lambeth

My regular pub. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.

Lovely pub but the food is very hit and miss. We have come many times and sometimes it’s fantastic and other times it’s incredibly mediocre. The chef here changes pretty often it seems, which is such a shame. Before today, our last visit was the beginning of August and the food was incredible, the pork was cracklin’ the cauli cheese was cheesin’ - honestly, it was up there as one of the best roasts we have had! Today the roast pork was gelatinous and the veg consisted of some par-boiled potato’s, red cabbage and two carrots. The cauliflower cheese was the main offender, undercooked cauliflower in mustardy milk, not a hint of cheese in it. We left disappointed as we were really looking forward to the same standard of food we had been served 3 months prior. We come back because the staff are lovely, the drink selection is great - and sometimes the food is too!

Great food at a very reasonable price for London. Strong selection of craft and real ale. Quiz on a Wednesday. Proper traditional looking pub with a modern did and drink offer.

In town from Canada we’ve been to this place three times this week! Looking for a typical London pub experience this was a perfect find. The beer, the food, the atmosphere and the staff are all top notch. The Sunday roast was especially nice when missing Thanksgiving dinner with family back home. Highly recommend!

We had a great night on a surprisingly lively Tuesday night. Loved the quirky vibe of the pub, food was good and cocktails were top quality. Thank you Dan and Ash for taking such good care of us!

Friendly service and excellent food. The chips were amazing!

Iv seen the bartender spitting on someone else’s drink

Loved it!! I visited this pub last Monday and had a great time. The Guinness was top notch, and despite only popping in for a quick pint I ended up staying most of the night!! The food is also half price on a Monday. I had the fish and chips which is excellent. 5 STAR

Authentic pub, food great, a good selection of beers. The service great and the music on a low level.

weird pub. should have been a winner but apparently they have to keep the doors open for fire safety reasons (?). it ends up getting quite cold, which doesn’t make for a good experience. no one likes to be cold. took about a year to get a drink, maybe the bar staff are frozen, maybe they need to thaw out some quicker bar staff. or maybe the bar staff are amazing but they’re just cold and demotivated. and maybe closing the door could solve everything? what do I know though? I’m just a cold man with a keyboard

A Victorian building that retains many original features. Two bars with a beer garden and several nooks for privacy. Despite being all wooden and having little soft furnishings sounds are well absorbed. So it's easy to have a conversation. The landlord clearly takes pride in the quality of his real ale, which is not overpriced. Food is excellent and half price on Mondays. My dog was welcome too. I love that you are offered a beer mat when you order a drink; too many pubs have sticky tables through lack of beer mats. My only criticism is that there are no hat stands or anywhere else to hang a coat. I'm definitely going to this wonderful establishment again.

Visited on a day trip to the Oval from Cornwall. Bought three rounds of exactly the same drinks. Three different prices! Why? £9.80, £9.90 and £10.45. All on the same day. I asked why. The answer I got was, "I don't know, I don't usually work here" Puzzling and annoying. I won't be back.

I popped in today for Sunday roast, which I enjoyed at the bar. The roast pork was delicious with such tasty gravy! Lovely staff and a great garden. Thank you

Best vegetarian roast in London with a lentil Wellington and delicious sides. Great range of beers, and a pub full of charm. Cannot recommend enough!!

Excellent range of real ales, many local, that seem to be well kept by knowledgeable, friendly bar staff. Lovely, enclosed garden at the back but with plenty of smokers when we were there. Didn't try the food but what we saw looked like good pub fayre.

nice old school pub, barmaid really friendly

Great spot for drinks, beaut interior!

Proper old fashioned boozer with a Pride feel.

Some of the best fish and chips I've ever had.

What a lovely spot. Really friendly service, great back beer garden and £4.70 a pint, there's not much not to dislike here.

Fantastic local pub with very reasonably priced food. With a beautiful beer garden to boot.

I brought 2 friends from Canada to The Old Red Lion in Kennington, to experience a Sunday Roast Dinner in an authentic London pub! We were cheerily greeted by Neal who recommended a good local ale and patiently answered all our questions on the menu. The food was excellent (Roast Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pud & all the trimmings) and arrived so quickly. The chef also created alternative dessert options and gave me a doggy bag of roasted potatoes to take home. All the staff were friendly and efficient. The pub is traditional, with lots of original features (loved the tiny doorways between the two bars). There’s a conservatory at the rear also. All in all, fantastic food, VERY BRITISH, authentic pub with friendly staff and top notch service! YOU MUST GO!!!

Welcoming pub with excellent food. Bangers & Mash and Prawn/Horizon Linguini both superb & perfect!

It's the food that sets this pub above the rest. Nothing wrong with beer and ale. Value and quality eating.

Tipico pub inglese, con cortesia e qualità delle pietanze come quelle italiane! Complimenti allo chef Giuseppe che ha proposto dei piatti inglesi cucinati in maniera eccelsa e al ragazzo che ci ha servito, gentile e disponibile! Siamo stati pienamente soddisfatti

Typical English pub, with courtesy and quality of food like Italian ones! Congratulations to chef Giuseppe who proposed excellently cooked English dishes and to the guy who served us, kind and helpful! We were fully satisfied

Recommend the Wednesday pub quiz!

Sausage and mash was excellent as was the pint of Star. Very pleasant indeed on a Thursday evening.

Great portion sizes for the price Delicious food compliments to the chef

A wonderful London pub, I just dropped by as I was passing. Very quick service , super Wi-Fi and friendly people, would give it 6 if I could.

Great food prepared from a great chef, Mr. Peppe!!! Thank you very much. I did enjoy it. Your roast beef with greens, carrots,Yorkshire pudding and gravy was absolutely stunning. Beer was tasty and unique. Great chef, great food, great beer....sensational!!! Thank You!!!

Friendly service and interesting range of beers at very decent prices. Nothing not to like at all. Definitely will return.

Lively pub with a great happy hour

This was my first visit to this pub, and it won't be my last.The staff were friendly and welcoming. They have a large selection of beers at reasonable prices,and the menu had a large variety of dishes. The Gents toilets are down stairs and they were very clean and tidy. There is a large outdoor garden as well. I will certainly come here again and enjoy an afternoon drink and a meal. Well done to the Old Red Lion pub and all the staff. 10 out of 10 🍺👍

Went in for Sunday lunch with friends. It was delicious, the staff were really friendly too. Between us we had the pork, chicken and beef - all great. The sides were great too with plenty of gravy. Definitely going back!

This is a gay friendly pub near Kennington tube station. I like the decor of it. It is friendly, with competitive prices. Even though I haven't had anything to eat here, I could see their roast dinners are absolutely huge. Maybe I will try some day. It has a beer garden at the back but unfortunately it was a cold, miserable day and I didn't get to enjoy it

Asked for cheapest bottle of white wine. They charged me for the most expensive… Con. Absolute con me. Very poor disabled access too.

2 plates of nacho costing 28 pounds with bare minimum of topping and no cheese. We asked the lovely barman if he could ask the chef for some cheese . The chef refused to add any cheese even there was no cheese on topping. A very big rip off and a rude arrogant chef. Need new chef !!

Authentic british pub, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, the food was delicious and filling. We had a great time there. Unfortunately the second time we arrived a bit late, and the kitchen was already closed. (8pm)

The biggest plus they have the garden space with heaters. It’s wonderful!! And that they are pet friendly :) there arent a lot of food options and the garden closes at 10 There are a lot of loud 18-19 year-olds sometimes but overall a nice place.

We went for a Sunday Roast yesterday, and after one hour waiting for our meal, we found out how small the new portions are and hardly any vegetables. Yorkshire puddings didn't seem freshly made but from either a pack or frozen. They don't even make Bloody Mary's anymore on a Sunday (?) and when we asked for horseradish sauce, we got a half mini cup to share. Unsure if there have been some changes but this is not what it used to be. Feedback written with positive intent because if we don't share our thoughts, you won't know how the customers are feeling.

Great location and an old school pub

I have fond memories of this place, however, unfortunately, it feels like a pub that is on its last legs or running out of money. They accepted our 12 person booking for a meal but when we arrived we found out the kitchen only had 1 member of staff, in his second day on the job + more than half the beer taps were off + some of the menu was unavailable. The beer fridges were also mostly empty. Food was really delayed and it took ages for staff to clear our table. The interior of the pub is still nice and the few staff available were polite, but they were overrun and not proactive.

So far one of the best Sunday roasts ever had in London. Great service and super nice people, well done to the chef 👏

A great pub in that neighborhood. Great prices and a very warm place to be.

Another well established watering centrally located watering hole.

Favourite south London pub & my regular. Reasonable prices, lovely staff, lovely beer garden.

Nice pub, good selection of beers, cute interior. Can't comment on food etc.

Domenica 5 novembre 22, con la mia famiglia abbiamo fatto il Sunday Roast all’Old Red Lyon. Vecchio pub molto bello con la cucina a vista e cuoco italiano , sig. Giuseppe. Cominciamo con stuzzichini di salsiccia avvolto nella pancetta e continuano con Il roast beef che era sontuoso e cotto alla perfezione, disteso su un letto di verdure tenere e croccanti. Inoltre i cavolfiori in besciamella al forno erano molto buoni. Il tutto accompagnato dalla birra Blue Moon. Consiglio vivamente

Great food and very friendly staff!

Quite empty but had dance music playing which was off-putting. Had fish and chips and a vegan burger, both were obviously some form of microwaved meal despite costing around £15 each. The mushy peas were cold.

Delightful old pub, reasonable prices and really friendly service! A big screen for spirt too

Called in for a quick pint, tue staff were friendly and patient while I couldn't decide what to drink. Only had a drink so couldn't comment on food service other than the menu did look appetising.

I called in here to see a friend and only stayed for one drink which I didn't finish, the place is very clean and the outside space is an excellent place to have in any pub. The bar person was very knowledgeable and friendly and wanted to know if the place was any different to what it use to be in years gone by, which it was.

Lovely staff and the even have tall men and pretty barmaids. Food, maybe, but de finely drinks. Nice beer garden at the back. And an easy stagger to Stockwell Tube 5* thank you! Pete @peterwhites3

Fantastic beer selection. Delicious food. Fish & chips were outstanding. English bitter cask beer was very good.

Gorgeous sunday roast.. lovely atmosphere.

I just stop for couple of pint, good Cider, service was very good, nice atmosphere, I was on the inside part to watch a match, nice garden on the back

Nice pub, friendly staff, don’t know about the food tho as I didn’t try it. But I’d go back here for drinks again.

Excellent food and drink. A warm and friendly welcome and first rate service! Will visit again!

Like to try different pubs. Been a few times. Staff as great, very friendly, helpful and a good sense of humour. Ralph and William, you guys rock, thank you! Lots of food options and tasty. Outside garden area with plenty of tables. Never a bad atmosphere (staff react quickly to any negative). Quiz nights are fun and including. Good place. Recommended. Edited because I spelt Ralph's name wrong, sorry man!

A short walk from the Oval cricket ground is the Old Red Lion pub. It has indoor seating and an outdoor area at the rear. When we arrived the outside area was packed, however there was plenty of seating inside. Service and drinks were fine.

Good old fashioned boozer. Good pint of bitter. nice patio beer garden. Friendly bar staff. Good place to go after a day at the cricket at the Oval. Didn't eat but the food looked good

Excellent service, food and friendly staff

Excellent traditional pub with good food and beers, plus friendly staff.

Great Bloody Marys! Cozy pub, but big with a garden. Will definitely be coming back.

Great Beer and cider. Friendly helpful staff. Liked little side spaces. Good prices. Good outside space. Fresh flowers on the tables.

A “Local” that makes you feel like you are in your own living room! A wonderful Tudor-like, dog friendly “watering hole” ie pub! A stone-throw from the Elephant or Kennington Tube and definitely worth a visit. Great, friendly staff! Great choice of drink and food, quiz night Wednesday and a Happy Hour from 4-7pm! What’s not to like?!

Knowledgable and friendly bar staff. Cool and spacious and good beer

Friendly staff great atmosphere, delicious pub food, only don't have the beer I like.

Excellent tap selection in an historic venue with lovely staff and tasty bar snacks. First class pub.

Nice pub near Kennington station

We had one of our most disappointing experiences at The Old Red Lion Sunday Roast last week. Something must of been going on, but everything about our dinner just wasn't good. Looking at prior reviews and pictures we were very excited for our reservations. There seemed to be a larger group with a reservation 30 min after ours, but we were told that we couldn't place an order for 15/30 min. I understand being busy and having a larger group, but then what is the point of a reservation. This was going to be our last Sunday roast before we left back to the US. We had a couple of great ones at The Duke's Head and The Queen's head over the last few weeks. Everything about this meal was almost uneatable. All of the sides were completely undercooked with the carrots almost raw. The cabbage and greens were cold and mushy. The chicken roast was so over cooked and tried that no quantity of gravy was going to make it good. The sirloin roast had so much fat that i couldn't even cut it with a knife. Where were the potatoes (what is said the there were potatoes ( I forgot about them until I looked at the picture before posting and they were on the plate and the famous Yorkshire pudding was not where to be found. You know its bad when you have to go to the local Weatherspoon's to get something because you are still hungry after a famous roast dinner. I truly hope that this was just a one off or the larger party caused some issues, but this became the must disappointing part of an amazing 2 week trip!

Amazing place, food was delicious, staff very efficient and friendly , Mai, Kez and William are ambassadors for the company . I’ll definitely be back and bring more friends.

Love this pub. Classic pub vibes, good beer, decent garden, friendly staff.

Pub atmosphere, pub food and classic pub service. The young guy in his tracky dacks behind the bar was casual but super polite. We came in for a Sunday roast after a long day on the tourist beat. Small town service in the big city! As we were the last dinner customers, some menu items were not available but what was available was basic wholesome English pub fare. Just what we needed. Thanks for having us.

Such a range of craft beers, ales and spirits...friendly staff. Very interesting building, returning soon

Love the place. LGBTQ+ friendly Good beer! Fair prices. Lovely staff. What's not to like 😊

Three of us had Sunday roast in this pub. The food was very good and well priced for London. The pub is spacious, with lovely rooms, and has a good selection of beers. This was topped with friendly service for a great experience. Will come back!

Three of us had Sunday roast in this pub. The food was very good and well priced for London. The pub is spacious, with lovely rooms, and has a good selection of beers. This was topped with friendly service for a great experience. Will come back!

Great haddock and chips .., maybe one of the best ! Good value too Thank you

Quality of food is poor! You can tell the produce is cheap. Food is either other cooked or old ......Dark and dingy inside the place .....how has this place managed to stay open... they need a Hugh refurb and a new menu...

Really enjoyed this pub. Great old man pub for a couple drinks with friends, especially if you want to here them speak. Would have given 5 stars but I was pretty worse for wear when I got here, so my judgement was definitely impeded. 😁

I really want to give this place a higher rating as it could be an amazing pub, but the staff seem to be resting on their laurels somewhat. Upon arrival we were told that the Fish & Chips had sold out - making an already small menu even smaller. Okay, we may not have chosen that anyway and instead opted for the burgers which, according to the menu, come with pulled brisket and baby gem lettuce, with the option of bacon for £1.50 extra. Would we like it with bacon? Yes please! We were then told they were out of brisket, but we could have the bacon instead at no extra cost. Fair enough. But when the burgers arrived the person serving said, sorry, we're out of bacon. They were also minus the baby gem! No adjustment to the price was offered for the missing items, and I couldn't be bothered to ask - but needless to say, their tips jar did not gain any value at the end of our visit. How difficult can it be to source simple food items like bacon and lettuce? A five minute trip to the local supermarket could have sorted that. The two handpumps in use indicated a couple of beers from the local Portobello Brewery - great! - but then as I approached the bar, what a surprise, the barman immediately turned one of the pump clips around adding "this one's off", so no choice, just the one ale on offer. I know pubs are struggling at the moment but if they want to attract the punters in, they have to pull out all the stops to deliver a great experience for customers. It's a shame really as this is a lovely old unspoilt pub with many original features and a piano in one of the bars. With a bit of effort this could easily be a five star venue.

Not bad. A bit of a mix between old style neighbourhood pub and upmarket with craft beer and sports TV. Friendly but slightly impersonal.

Have been a few times, staff are always lovely, beer garden is cozy and has heaters, and they do a Star Bitter for only £4.10

Just moved to the area and this is a great pub with great friendly service and a lovely garden out the back. 👍👍

Ordered the beef and the pork Sunday roast which were both delicious. Very friendly staff (who offered us an extra portion of their yummy gravy!) in a really cosy space. Highly recommend! Great music too.

Ódon falak, kiváló sörök, szuper kaják. Ha Londonban jársz, ne hagyd ki

Decent choice of real ales at OK London prices, old fashioned inside, watch your head

Absolutely delicious meals, great atmosphere and a great pint. Definitely recommend 100% 💯👌🏻

Very limited range of scotch/whiskey

Nice back room leading into the garden. Decent choice. Friendly staff

Brilliant local. Cosy, great atmosphere and welcoming staff

Friendly staff good beer food smells good

Great pub, lovely staff. Food looked great too. Great quiz on a Sunday evening

Inside and quirky inside spaces. What an old fashioned pub should look like. Certain air of victorian England about it. Staff fairly friendly.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit - a group of six for pub quiz and dinner. Delicious food, quality drinks and brilliant service from Michaela. My first time in this lovely cosy pub and I’ll definitely be going back, great atmosphere.

Popped in for a Sunday roast and was very impressed! Staff really friendly and welcoming, and a good range of beers. Sitting by the window with the rain pouring down was cosy. I had roast pork belly which was a generous portion, tender and well seasoned. Really tasty gravy, and we were offered extra part way through demolishing our meals. A real contender for best roast locally alongside the Prince of Wales - I’ll certainly be back.

This terrific pub has everything you could ask for from a local. Great food (they do a fantastic burger). Good value. Lots of interesting nooks to hang out and a garden. But it’s the staff that make it stand out. Always welcoming, friendly, and thoughtful.