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.
This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Red Lion & Sun, Highgate