Red Lion, Westminster

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed public house at 48 Parliament Street, London SW1.[1]

The Red Lion

History

As early as 1434, a tavern known as the Hopping Hall existed in this location.[2]

In the Victorian era, a pub called the Red Lion standing on this spot was visited by Charles Dickens as a young boy.[2]

The current building was erected in about 1890.[1] It was visited by Prime Ministers Edward Heath, Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee.[2]

It is owned by Fuller's Brewery.[3]

gollark: Well, I might be here in 15 minutes.
gollark: Perhaps I should gather eggs while AP times are nice and low to try.
gollark: Theorize on your own eggs!
gollark: It's a shame they never rotate.
gollark: ARing now. Whatever.

References
  1. Historic England, "The Red Lion (1226437)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 4 September 2014
  2. The Red Lion, Westminster: History
  3. Fuller's Brewery: Pub finder

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