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Red Lion & Sun, Highgate

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Operator: Frisco Pubs
25 North Road, Highgate, N6 4BE (View on Google Map)
(020) 8340 1780
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Pub built in 1920s Elizabethan style, pleasantly located with seating areas on three sides of the bar. The interior is of the same period, with paneled walls painted light green, a cast iron stove and a carved back-bar facing the street. Decoration consists of old prints, drawings and photographs, plus a collection of china dogs and toby jugs. Guest beers might come from house brewer, Greene King or may be from other breweries. Another of the pubs where the ceremony of the 'Swearing of the Horns' takes place twice a year. In the winter there is a log fire in one of the fireplaces. Buses: 143 pass the door. 263 terminates in Highgate Village nearby.

Historic Interest

Grade II listing:- 2 storey 1 window C18 cottage with alterations. High pitched roof, hipped at left, with modern pantiles. C19 stuccoed frnt with parapet. Recessed sash windows with glazing bars, Modern door. Included for group value.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Haringey
Last updated
27/02/2025
Last surveyed
07/03/2023
Leasehold owner
Pickled Pub Company
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
NLD/5623
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
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Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion & Sun, Highgate.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Front and Back
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
TfL: 263
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (600m)
Highgate

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