| ambiance |
98.21000099182129% positive |
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Good beer and wine selection and good atmosphere. ”
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He made myself and my daughters feel comfortable and welcome. ”
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The Red Lion is the epitome of the English Pub - charming and comfortable, furnished with wood paneling and cozy booths, and the fireplace is very welcome on those few chilly evenings in Houston. ”
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would only recommend Red Lion as a nice place to meet someone before a date; the ambiance is certainly cozy and romantic. ”
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Great atmosphere, bad kitchen crew ”
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The food is quite good, the beer selection on tap and in the bottle is extensive enough for all the beer drinkers I know and the atmosphere is very fun. ”
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It is cozy and quaint inside and has a great selection of Indian and English food. ”
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Craig has created a comfortable atmosphere where everyone is made to feel at home and there is a welcome absence of extraneous noise, although some of the patrons can get a little rowdy over at the dart board! ”
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The service is excellent and it was a relaxed and fun atmosphere. ”
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This place provides a great atmosphere to go out with friends and have a good time without sacrificing the taste buds ; ) Good food and great customer service! ”
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Nice patio out front and lots of parking. ”
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The old British-style atmosphere is great and the bar selection and patio are as well. ”
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Nice decor. ”
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The bartenders are fun and the atmosphere is alive and comfortable. ”
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Great food and atmosphere ”
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it's cozy, great drink selection, and the food is excellent. ”
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This place has all the things i look for in a pub: Good - warm - welcoming atmosphere, good beer selection, friendly servers, good food. ”
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had great conversation, and enjoyed the demure ambiance. ”
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have been going to red lion now for a couple of years, the food is amazing (try chicken tika or indian egg rolls)the pub itself is really cozy and decorated well. ”
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Nice crowd, fun happy hour Spot! ”
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have visited the Red Lion pub 5 times, but only because I enjoyed the atmosphere. ”
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it's cozy, great drink selection, the food is excellent, and the service has always been superb. ”
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The food was great, the service was awesome and it was always fun. ”
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The owner has done a great jon here, the atmosphere is just like my old local in England and my American girlfriend feels completely comfortable in here by herself. ”
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Great atmosphere, beer, mixed drinks and food! ”
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Super atmosphere, great weekday specials ”
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great drinks, great food, great fun! ”
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comfortable and cosy atmosphere with it's patriotic British theme and an over grown ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The bread pudding and the chocolate mousse are delicious and decadent! ”
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Regularly these repasts range from "Tradit Brit" - fish & chips, Scotch eggs, Cornish pasties, shepherds pie - to curries, poppadums, steaks and all their fabulous fixins. ”
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This Pub has a lot to offer from great entrees to amazing desserts, salads and appetizers! ”
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had the shepherds pie, and I must say, it was the best shepherds pie I have had. ”
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The Shepherd's pie is delicious, and the desserts are amazing. ”
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The bread pudding is amazing, and the chocolate mousse cake (I forgot the actual name) is the best I've had. ”
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| drinks |
88.48999977111816% positive |
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The food is quite good, the beer selection on tap and in the bottle is extensive enough for all the beer drinkers I know and the atmosphere is very fun. ”
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This place is a nice find near my home, finally a bar to watch games, talk and eat good food. ”
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highly recommend this place for a relaxing night of food and drinks with close friends. ”
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That is one thing I still don't like about bar and pubs; leaving smelling like a full ash-tray. ”
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So if its bad service and terrible ownership of a bar that your looking for then the ”
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Best bar in Houston. ”
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Great atmosphere, beer, mixed drinks and food! ”
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it's cozy, great drink selection, the food is excellent, and the service has always been superb. ”
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Longest wait to order a beer ”
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bar in houston in which the only good memory from this place was the bathrooms ”
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Good beer and wine selection and good atmosphere. ”
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We also enjoyed the cheese plate with our wine and beers. ”
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His menu and beer selection is far and above the best I have seen and enjoyed in a very long time. ”
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Great portions and the staff is friendly, nice surprise for a local bar. ”
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The old British-style atmosphere is great and the bar selection and patio are as well. ”
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this great dish paired with one of their variety of beers can let you enjoy after a hard day at work. ”
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The Red Lion Pub is a great place to go whether you want a great beer, glass of wine or a fantastic meal. ”
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The beer is great. ”
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The house wine is excellent and so is the service! ”
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It has a real, hands-on landlord/owner,Craig Mallinson, attractive, efficient and friendly (nice change that) bar staff, who remember your name and your favorite tipple, and British food, cooked by a genuine British chef, Ben. ”
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The beer was great, but the Scotch selection is amazing. ”
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There were plenty of attractive men hanging out at the bar and providing interesting conversation that you could actually hear. ”
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also look for good beer deals usually, but didn't really pay attention this time. ”
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They have wonderful indoor AND outdoor seating, a dart board, incredibly good food, a huge selection of drinks - and that classic British pub feel - it's a highlight of Houston. ”
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Exceptional service, and cold beer, it doesn't get better than this. ”
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Every time she takes care of us whether its at the bar, or at our table we get the BEST service. ”
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It has a full bar, with over 40 single-malt Scotches, to complement the more than 20 beers on-tap, and a food menu that offers a great selection of British pub ”
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If you are guy you will love the excellent selection of good beer and the pretty women surrounding the bar. ”
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The drinks were great, and the Shepherd's Pie came out very quickly, and it was delicious! ”
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This place has all the things i look for in a pub: Good - warm - welcoming atmosphere, good beer selection, friendly servers, good food. ”
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it's cozy, great drink selection, and the food is excellent. ”
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the bar people are friendly, and some of the waitresses have a london east-enders' accent which may make a guy feel sort' o randy at times, eh? ”
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great drinks, great food, great fun! ”
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This place could be either a great bar or a great restaurant but the kitchen isn't open late and the bar is slow by 11. ”
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When I come here, I always know I am going to get great service and moderately priced drinks. ”
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Great food, great beer, great service ”
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different waitresss standing around doing nothing and we had to wait 10 minutes just to order a beer! ”
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This is a great pub and is First Class whether you measure it by the food, the beer quality or the friendly service. ”
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While I had already known that The Red Lion is a great place for meeting friends for drinks and traditional pub fare. ”
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It's also a great bar to have a conversation with new people as well. ”
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Good beers, somewhat pricey, gets crowded quick. ”
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great beer selelction, good food, freindly bartenders, authentic british feel. ”
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| food quality |
88.80999565124512% positive |
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it's cozy, great drink selection, and the food is excellent. ”
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The food however, is a bit too expensive for a pub. ”
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It has a full bar, with over 40 single-malt Scotches, to complement the more than 20 beers on-tap, and a food menu that offers a great selection of British pub ”
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Candles on the table are nice, but would prefer if they were the unscented variety, so the strong odor of cranberry or whatever the heck they are would not compete with the fine aroma of steak, curry and Guinness! ”
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In the future, I may go there for the delicious curry or steak but abstain from any extras. ”
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Great food (better than most Chef-driven restuarants!) ”
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The fish and chips is the BEST in town! ”
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Regularly these repasts range from "Tradit Brit" - fish & chips, Scotch eggs, Cornish pasties, shepherds pie - to curries, poppadums, steaks and all their fabulous fixins. ”
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They have wonderful indoor AND outdoor seating, a dart board, incredibly good food, a huge selection of drinks - and that classic British pub feel - it's a highlight of Houston. ”
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If you love British fair, steak, burgers or Indian curries, this is a great place. ”
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The steamed mussls and tandoori chicken quesadillas are also delicious. ”
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it's cozy, great drink selection, the food is excellent, and the service has always been superb. ”
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The food is so incredibly tasty (thanks to Chef Kevin and crew) and the service is awesome. ”
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The bread pudding and the chocolate mousse are delicious and decadent! ”
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The Red Lion Pub is a great place to go whether you want a great beer, glass of wine or a fantastic meal. ”
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The food was great, the service was awesome and it was always fun. ”
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Red Lion--Great food. ”
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Great place for good times and Awesome food ; ) ”
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The bartenders/waitstaff are the best and the food is always wonderful! ”
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The Shepherd's pie is delicious, and the desserts are amazing. ”
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great beer selelction, good food, freindly bartenders, authentic british feel. ”
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The steak is generally terrific -- quality filet cut in lieu of the cheaper ribeyes found at many steak nights around town -- and the curry is awesome. ”
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It has a real, hands-on landlord/owner,Craig Mallinson, attractive, efficient and friendly (nice change that) bar staff, who remember your name and your favorite tipple, and British food, cooked by a genuine British chef, Ben. ”
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Although British food is not well-known to be good, their food is just perfect -- from greasy burgers and quesadillas to great healthy salads. ”
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Great food and atmosphere ”
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While they're all good, my favorite dish has to be the Pan Seared Chicken Breast. ”
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The fish and chips are the best in Texas, if not the USA, certainly surpassing the mediocre quality of the fish and chips my wife and I recently 'endured' in Stratford-Upon-Avon. ”
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had not expected though to have a great steak in a pub. ”
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Good service, *great* food and a nice selection of weekly specials (the $5 burgers are not to be missed). ”
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This place has all the things i look for in a pub: Good - warm - welcoming atmosphere, good beer selection, friendly servers, good food. ”
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highly recommend this place for a relaxing night of food and drinks with close friends. ”
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Best Burger and fries(real chips) not mushy,superb,great fish and chips too,smashing specials! ”
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So nice to unwind with friends, great friendly staff, food is hands down the best ever! ”
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have been going to red lion now for a couple of years, the food is amazing (try chicken tika or indian egg rolls)the pub itself is really cozy and decorated well. ”
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pints, good food, and surprisingly, a really nice patio right out there on Shepherd. ”
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perfect hang out with GREAT food! ”
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The fish and chips are def worth blowing your diet for the staff is friendly I've always had a great time here. ”
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Craig the bartender was entertaining and the mini burgers and french fries were a big success. ”
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Even with a steal of a deal of $18.99 for a full steak dinner, add a pint or two and an appetizer and you may be looking at $50 or more for one person. ”
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Great atmosphere, beer, mixed drinks and food! ”
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Great food, great beer, great service ”
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The drinks were great, and the Shepherd's Pie came out very quickly, and it was delicious! ”
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pretty good food friendly staff. ”
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This place is a nice find near my home, finally a bar to watch games, talk and eat good food. ”
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They are a great option for fresh food and awesome times with your friends or even to mingle. ”
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great drinks, great food, great fun! ”
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Both dishes were GREAT! ”
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favourites. The sausage rolls are delicious, as is the Onion Bhaji appetizer, and the Shepherds Pie here is made with lamb, not beef like many other establishments. ”
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The bread pudding is amazing, and the chocolate mousse cake (I forgot the actual name) is the best I've had. ”
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The food was delicious, I recommend the Chicken Tika Indian dish, incredibly authentic. ”
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There is a great range of food here--everything from traditional English fare like Shepherd's Pie to the Chicken Tikki Masala, which I think is the best thing on the menu. ”
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The latest addition of a lamb balti and a chicken balti to the menu is a pleasant taste-adventure on Wednesdays. ”
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tasted my friends dishes (the Shepherd's Pie and Chicken Tikki Masala) and everything was so flavorful! ”
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The food is quite good, the beer selection on tap and in the bottle is extensive enough for all the beer drinkers I know and the atmosphere is very fun. ”
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This place provides a great atmosphere to go out with friends and have a good time without sacrificing the taste buds ; ) Good food and great customer service! ”
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left hand off in hunger you are presented with a cold average looking meal which ”
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The menu is varied and the food superb. ”
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The food was extremely poor, the food is described as English but tastes nothing like English. ”
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Ther service is amazing and they have a huge variety of food on the menu. ”
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was taken by its authentic taste of Burgers and Fries,Fish and Chips,Roast Beef /Yorkshire pudding,Steak Night, I could go on forever! ”
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will definitely be going back for another fabulous meal. ”
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am addicted to the mini burgers and the martinis make a nice combo! ”
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Friendly waitresses, great food. ”
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have never had quesadillas taste so tasty. ”
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this great dish paired with one of their variety of beers can let you enjoy after a hard day at work. ”
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It is cozy and quaint inside and has a great selection of Indian and English food. ”
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This is a great pub and is First Class whether you measure it by the food, the beer quality or the friendly service. ”
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| menu variety |
91.30000114440918% positive |
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There is a great range of food here--everything from traditional English fare like Shepherd's Pie to the Chicken Tikki Masala, which I think is the best thing on the menu. ”
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The latest addition of a lamb balti and a chicken balti to the menu is a pleasant taste-adventure on Wednesdays. ”
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The food is quite good, the beer selection on tap and in the bottle is extensive enough for all the beer drinkers I know and the atmosphere is very fun. ”
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it's cozy, great drink selection, the food is excellent, and the service has always been superb. ”
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with a diverse crowed always open to a great conversation. ”
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It has a full bar, with over 40 single-malt Scotches, to complement the more than 20 beers on-tap, and a food menu that offers a great selection of British pub ”
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The selection was terrible the prices were too high and the waitstaff was just plain rude! ”
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If you are guy you will love the excellent selection of good beer and the pretty women surrounding the bar. ”
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Candles on the table are nice, but would prefer if they were the unscented variety, so the strong odor of cranberry or whatever the heck they are would not compete with the fine aroma of steak, curry and Guinness! ”
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it's cozy, great drink selection, and the food is excellent. ”
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This place has all the things i look for in a pub: Good - warm - welcoming atmosphere, good beer selection, friendly servers, good food. ”
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Ther service is amazing and they have a huge variety of food on the menu. ”
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this great dish paired with one of their variety of beers can let you enjoy after a hard day at work. ”
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The menu is varied and the food superb. ”
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His menu and beer selection is far and above the best I have seen and enjoyed in a very long time. ”
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It is cozy and quaint inside and has a great selection of Indian and English food. ”
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The beer was great, but the Scotch selection is amazing. ”
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very creative menu and really friendly staff! ”
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They have wonderful indoor AND outdoor seating, a dart board, incredibly good food, a huge selection of drinks - and that classic British pub feel - it's a highlight of Houston. ”
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Good service, *great* food and a nice selection of weekly specials (the $5 burgers are not to be missed). ”
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The curry is excellent and the whole menu is imaginative and frequently refreshed. ”
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The old British-style atmosphere is great and the bar selection and patio are as well. ”
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Good beer and wine selection and good atmosphere. ”
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| overall |
97.6200008392334% positive |
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This is a good place to turn up just about any time but particularly when the 'Stros are playing. ”
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bar in houston in which the only good memory from this place was the bathrooms ”
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Its a great place to me old friends or make new ones. ”
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great place to relax ”
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While I had already known that The Red Lion is a great place for meeting friends for drinks and traditional pub fare. ”
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would only recommend Red Lion as a nice place to meet someone before a date; the ambiance is certainly cozy and romantic. ”
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The Red Lion Pub is a great place to go whether you want a great beer, glass of wine or a fantastic meal. ”
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This place could be either a great bar or a great restaurant but the kitchen isn't open late and the bar is slow by 11. ”
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The Red Lion Pub is a great place to relax and unwind. ”
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You have a great place and it's a wonderful neighborhood pub where you can throw back a few pints, chat up a few hotties, and have a few laughs! ”
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Oh, and it's a nice place to relax and throw some darts, too. ”
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great place ”
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If you love British fair, steak, burgers or Indian curries, this is a great place. ”
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love the red lion it's a great place to go to unwind after work or anytime of the day. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Friendly service and a unique experience everytime I go back! ”
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This place has a great vibe and we will definitely return. ”
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None of us will ever return there are too many places to choose from that operate in a more professional manner. ”
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| service |
89.35999870300293% positive |
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The cute, but classy looking ladies dressed in black are always taking the best care of us, and friendly too. ”
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the bar people are friendly, and some of the waitresses have a london east-enders' accent which may make a guy feel sort' o randy at times, eh? ”
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When I come here, I always know I am going to get great service and moderately priced drinks. ”
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Great food, great beer, great service ”
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It has a real, hands-on landlord/owner,Craig Mallinson, attractive, efficient and friendly (nice change that) bar staff, who remember your name and your favorite tipple, and British food, cooked by a genuine British chef, Ben. ”
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The waitstaff are always friendly and attentive. ”
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If you are a woman you will love the sexy spunky bartender as well as the best bathrooms in houston. ”
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The wait staff are great, very friendly and helpful (my favourite one is even english!) ”
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This place has all the things i look for in a pub: Good - warm - welcoming atmosphere, good beer selection, friendly servers, good food. ”
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The fish and chips are def worth blowing your diet for the staff is friendly I've always had a great time here. ”
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pretty good food friendly staff. ”
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It's also a great bar to have a conversation with new people as well. ”
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The bartenders are fun and the atmosphere is alive and comfortable. ”
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very creative menu and really friendly staff! ”
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Every time she takes care of us whether its at the bar, or at our table we get the BEST service. ”
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The food is so incredibly tasty (thanks to Chef Kevin and crew) and the service is awesome. ”
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The bartenders/waitstaff are the best and the food is always wonderful! ”
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Craig the bartender was entertaining and the mini burgers and french fries were a big success. ”
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This place provides a great atmosphere to go out with friends and have a good time without sacrificing the taste buds ; ) Good food and great customer service! ”
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go enjoy you time and the great people. ”
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nice staff, beautiful interior and got to be the cleanest ladies bathroom I have ever experienced :-) ”
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it's cozy, great drink selection, the food is excellent, and the service has always been superb. ”
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Exceptional service, and cold beer, it doesn't get better than this. ”
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The staff was attentive to detail, and very personable. ”
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Ther service is amazing and they have a huge variety of food on the menu. ”
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We never lacked for anything---the staff is very attentive to the patrons---always making sure we had everything we needed and more. ”
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The food was great, the service was awesome and it was always fun. ”
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The service stinks now (the waitresses are RUDE. ”
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Their staff is friendly and the place is very clean, chic and with cool music. ”
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The selection was terrible the prices were too high and the waitstaff was just plain rude! ”
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Great portions and the staff is friendly, nice surprise for a local bar. ”
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The house wine is excellent and so is the service! ”
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Bartenders, waitresses and staff was very friendly and accommodating. ”
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This is a great pub and is First Class whether you measure it by the food, the beer quality or the friendly service. ”
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Great customer service and Fantastic Food ”
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Friendly service and a unique experience everytime I go back! ”
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So if its bad service and terrible ownership of a bar that your looking for then the ”
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While there are a couple of really nice young ladies working there, we've been treated rudely by a couple of the hostesses and waitresses, who just seem harried all the time. ”
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great beer selelction, good food, freindly bartenders, authentic british feel. ”
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The service is excellent and it was a relaxed and fun atmosphere. ”
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The staff are friendly, and go out of their way to get to know the customers. ”
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The wait staff was very friendly and their service was prompt. ”
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It's the interesting cross mix of people from various backgrounds that makes this place so unique. ”
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Good service, *great* food and a nice selection of weekly specials (the $5 burgers are not to be missed). ”
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Friendly waitresses, great food. ”
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Also, the service was good. ”
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So nice to unwind with friends, great friendly staff, food is hands down the best ever! ”
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| value |
72.6200008392334% positive |
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Good beers, somewhat pricey, gets crowded quick. ”
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Burgers were good and cheap. ”
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The food however, is a bit too expensive for a pub. ”
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Ther service is amazing and they have a huge variety of food on the menu. ”
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Drinks are overpriced. ”
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and the portions are sooo huge! ”
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Great portions and the staff is friendly, nice surprise for a local bar. ”
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Dark wood and red leathers - plus a huge fire place which has been damn nice with the recent cold snap. ”
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The selection was terrible the prices were too high and the waitstaff was just plain rude! ”
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also look for good beer deals usually, but didn't really pay attention this time. ”
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The fish and chips are def worth blowing your diet for the staff is friendly I've always had a great time here. ”
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Absolutely affordable and overly ample specials are offered each night. ”
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They have wonderful indoor AND outdoor seating, a dart board, incredibly good food, a huge selection of drinks - and that classic British pub feel - it's a highlight of Houston. ”
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Food is good value given the quality and quantity but you can eat a lot more cheaply elsewhere should you choose. ”
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| wait time |
79.16999816894531% positive |
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His menu and beer selection is far and above the best I have seen and enjoyed in a very long time. ”
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different waitresss standing around doing nothing and we had to wait 10 minutes just to order a beer! ”
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This place could be either a great bar or a great restaurant but the kitchen isn't open late and the bar is slow by 11. ”
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Good beers, somewhat pricey, gets crowded quick. ”
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