Old Red Lion, Historic pub in Holborn, England.
Description
The Old Red Lion is a Victorian pub built in 1899 located in central Holborn with period architectural elements and interior details. Upstairs the Cromwell Bar offers a separate function space with its own character and entrance.
History
The building was constructed in 1899 during the Victorian era and has remained a local gathering place ever since. Its significance extends further back as the site was connected to major political events of the 17th century.
Culture
The pub takes its name from a red lion that once adorned its exterior and served as a landmark for travelers in the area. Today visitors can still sense this heritage in the welcoming character of the space.
Practical
The pub is conveniently located on High Holborn Street and easily walkable from central London. It features both a bar area on the ground floor and a separate event space upstairs depending on what you are looking for.
Did you know?
The courtyard behind the pub was a politically important site in 1660 where the bodies of executed figures were temporarily stored by authorities. This connects the location to a dramatic moment in England's recent history.
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