We came here for Sunday lunch with the family in the summer, and the roast dinner was out of this world. However today (Feb 22) it wasn't that bad, definitely not to the taste of last time. We will be back again as we know what they can do. Maybe just a one off bad day.
???? Kennington ???? £5.70 Paulaner ❤️ A traditional down to earth Kennington pub. . The Old Red Lion is located on Kennington Park Road and is just a two minute walk from Kennington tube. . There has been a pub on this site since 1750, the current building was built in the 1930’s. This former Charringtons pub is built in a mock tudor style and is Grade II listed. . This is a two bar pub which continues the Tudor style inside. There are oak beams, low doorways between bars and a central servery. At the back of the bar there is an additional seating area which is bright and airy. At the rear of the pub is a good size sun trap beer garden. Throughout the pub are comfy chairs and sofas which make for a cosy feel. . This pub is part of the @portobellobrewing stable of pubs, the beer offering here is diverse and varied with sixteen to choose from. My beer choice today was Paulaner, this is one of my favourite beers and it really hit the spot. The food menu is full of pub classics with some cosmopolitan influences. This pub also has a strong roast game if you’re visiting on a Sunday. . I visited on a Saturday lunchtime just after opening and had the pleasure of meeting the Guv’nor Ralph. He was telling me all about the pub and especially how popular the roasts were. He mentioned that the pub is starting live music evenings, the first is tonight with blues band JKS Blues. . Kennington has another top top boozer here. The @oldredkenn has a wonderful down to earth feel to the place and is a great spot for beer and food. Definitely check this pub out when you’re in SE11. . ℹ️ Information correct on visiting 06/08/22
One of my favorite pubs in Kennington. The place I’d always return to whenever I’m in the area. It has a vintage vibe with mismatched furniture pieces and a tiny garden at the back, plus very decent food and drinks.
To start off, the mock Tudor look is fantastic, it adds to the relaxed friendly atmosphere inside. We sat down & was immediately greeted by the staff. We said we were eating & were given a bottle of water for the table & informed of what had sold out to avoid disappointment. I went to the bar to order the vegan chicken burger & the cheese/brisket beef burger (I added bacon as an option). I enquired about non/low alcohol drinks & was offered to try a sample of the 0.3% beer (Free star maybe?), Suffice to say we ordered 2 pints as it was very nice. Without asking, we were provided with ketchup/mayo & vegan mayo which was a nice touch, the food came in around 10-15mins (which felt about 5 mins as it is so relaxing). To start, the chips come lightly salted & are very nice. The vegan burger was tasty with a grilled bun. The brisket burger was fantastic, the brisket has gravy on it which took the burger to another level. The only disappointment we had was that the vegan brownies had sold out which on a positive note gives us an excuse to return. If I lived closer, without question this would be our local. Highly recommend.
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.
