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Thank heavens Zulus has gone - The new Red lion is 100 times better. It's got a wide range of beer and a relaxed and friendly vibe - the exact opposite of the obnoxious SAFA types that used to frequent Zulus.
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If only all pubs were like the Red Lion. Best pub in East London and my favourite of all the Antic pubs that I've been to. Goes straight into my top 10.
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NO LONGER ZULUS! Hurrah!
ZULUs shut down about two years ago, so this page needs updating.
It's now called the Red Lion again, as it used to be. Really nice 'Antic' pub, similar to their other long pubs. Nice shabby chic styling, loads of space, board games etc. Decent selection of beers, GREAT selection of really good wines.
Not a cheap pub, but no worse than most others. If you want cheap there is a Weatherspoons across the road. This place has loads of character and nice staff.
Went for the NYE party, was just £5 in,, and was great fun, didn't oversell tickets so wasn't too ramped, never waited to long to get served.
Best thing about this place is it's new bar billiards table, I love the game so it's great to see more london pubs with a table.
If you are in the area def drop in, worth a look.
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Really disappointed. We went in today for a pub lunch for a special treat and an hour and a half later we were still waiting for our food despite being the first people in the pub and despite people being served who had come much later than us. We wouldn't have minded as much if they had been honest, as they had obviously lost our order, but they kept telling us that the food was nearly ready (repeatedly over fifteen minutes) without it ever turning up. We didn't like being treated as though we were being unreasonable when we finally decided to give up the wait as our two small children were starving. Again so disappointed as we really wanted this pub, our local, to be good.
What a shame.
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As a fan of all Antic pubs I visit, this is by far the top of the pile. A vast selection of drinks on offer which spoils me for choice, but luckily has all of my 3 favourite uk brewerys on offer (which is quite a rarity).
Have only eaten here once so far, but am very impressed. I would happily have paid a lot more for my meal in a restaurant.
Great atmosphere too
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As a fan of all Antic pubs I visit, this is by far the top of the pile. A vast selection of drinks on offer which spoils me for choice, but luckily has all of my 3 favourite uk brewerys on offer (which is quite a rarity).
Have only eaten here once so far, but am very impressed. I would happily have paid a lot more for my meal in a restaurant.
Great atmosphere too
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Currently visiting a pub for every station on London Overground. Did this one for Leytonstone High Road. Excellent pub with 10 real ales on - quite a trendy pub with a rustic look. Beer was very good. Board games available. Definitely recommend.
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Regrettably there seems not to be a BITE team any more, they ignore comments or e-mails concerning changes or inaccuracies of which there are now plenty. I'll stick to visiting the Walnut Tree for now.
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I agree, breath should not be held.
I suggested the Toby Carvery in Keighley on 28-3-11, the Milton Head in Buxton on 16-11-10 and The Crown in Gayton, Norfolk, on 31-8-10, still no sign.
They have all been set-up on rival sites though...................................
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Don't hold your breath Number.6.
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Hi E17Bee, no reference to this pub but noticed your comment below, I've been waiting since early April for BITE to add a couple of pubs in Margate, they don't reply to the my emails asking why not added and also uploaded a photo over two weeks ago that still hasn't been added .... are the BITE team LISTENING ?? Get it sorted please BITE !!
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Why is BITE still listing this pub as Zulu's? I told you guys three months ago it was now the Red Lion!
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Now reopened as the Red Lion - thoroughly excellent it is too. Just one minor criticism - all the beers are served through tight sparklers.
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Reopening June 8th after extensive refit.
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Rumours abounding that this place has been bought by Antic, who run the Dogstar in Brixton and some retro-boozers around London. Another sign that Leytonstone's on the up.
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Looks like your wish has come true, Resident10. Sign in the window to the effect that Zulu's is shut for the forseeable. At least the locals will enjoy the novelty of not waking up on sunday morning to find puke in their front gardens. Let's hope it turns into something decent.
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Close this place down and open a good gastro pub in it's place. It's clear that no one likes this place including the South Africans it's geared to. What people want is a friendly pub with great modern decor and superb food. Charge higher prices to cover the additional staff costs, instead of excluding non-South Africans as the current place does, dissuade the undesirable locals by charging more and encouraging dining.
This a great location in the heart of Leytonstone, get it right and the business will flourish!
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Without a doubt , the worst advertisement for south africa ever , even my SA friends avoid the place. truely a dump
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Zulu's is a dive, the bar staff are stuck up and don't even think about going there when the South Africans have been playing - in any sport!
I'd rather go around the corner to the North Star.
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What a great shame! My brother, David Wylie, used to be head barman in this pub (when it was the Red Lion) 25/26 or more! years ago. Used to be a proper Irish, with a good sprinkling of Scots, pub. I used to work across the road and had lunch there most days.
Leytonstone High Road used to be a nice place with some good pubs, but on my last visit it looked very downtrodden and depressing.
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used to be a half decent boozer when it was the red lion.
now taken over by south africans.
don't go there.
full of lary,aggressive and ignorant south africans funnily enough.
not a good change for the area.
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as the spitting image song said 'I've never met a nice south african'.
and you know, in all these years, I haven't. one other thing, it's yes, not yiss!
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Rough place. Be warned.
There's a lot of character to the place but please be aware and DO NOT bring your lady friend in with you, especially if she's dressed in clubbing gear. She WILL get harrassed by the drunk violent patrons.
Expect to find a fight outside and broken glass all over the street. Charming. Maybe the tough nut bouncers at O'Neils just up the road should apply for jobs here?
anonymous - 24 Aug 2007 11:29 |
A suprisingly friendly theme bar with the bonus of a late licence. Drinks are bog standard and averagly priced. Seating is good, including some ultra-comfy sofa's. There is a club bit upstairs, although I havent been and can only imagine the atmosphere up there from the scallies in the queue each night
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Came home on the tube the other night. In my carriage were me, an asian man and two extremely drunk South Africans. The SA's were making blatantly racist comments about the Asian chap, who was obviously (and maybe wisely) pretending to be asleep. They got off at Leytonstone as did I, and I followed them out of the station and down to the High Road, where these two wonderful ambassadors of their country staggered into Zulus. I have no idea if they were typical of their clientele, but I have no wish to enter Zulus to find out.
anonymous - 29 Nov 2005 13:13 |
Full of horibble colonial people
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The lowlife who inhabit this pub and the chaos they cause in Leytonstone are the main reasons that I moved out of the area.
If you like to urinate in middle of the pavement, drop Snowdon-sized piles of litter, vomit in neighbours' gardens, racially abuse passers-by and occassionally beat up young women who have the cheek to object to any of the above, this is the place for you.
If, on the other hand, you're a normal, rational, nice human being looking for a pub with a great atmosphere and a friendly crowd, go the Sheepwalk instead.
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euro-fizz on tap, saffa fizz in bottle, the best of which is windhoek at 2.50 a bottle. volley-ball court outback. friendly enough if you get past the muzak, but don't expect atmosphere or ale.
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Good pub during the summer, one of the best in London, but for some strange reason, Zulus and the cold English winter must make all the south Africans home sick, in the summer their friendly, funny and nice but in the winter they seem to get more aggie resulting in far to many police being called to sort it out, not such a good pub :-(
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Die beste plek ooit!!!!!! Laat my dink aan Bourbon's in Potch. Go Pukke!
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It's OK if you are Afrikaans and 8 foot tall! The pubs decor is not bad. But obviously Paul had a few too many wifebeaters when he went, to make that comment!
Mick - 9 Jun 2004 10:26 |
Fit birds?
In Leytonstone?
Was here once, it was OK.
Matt - 7 May 2004 15:17 |
This place is fantastic. Great crowd and good service. Lots of fit birds. Lovely!
Paul - 22 Mar 2004 04:07 |
Not bad, this one. There's a bit of character here, a few good pubs bands. Nothing special, but very good for Leytonstone
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I can not believe this bar was rated as a 9.5/10. It's full of drunk antipodeans who just want to get their leg over combined with trashy bands playing the usual WalkAbout classics (Come on Eileen anyone). If all u want from a bar is to get legless and cop off - great! For the more sophisticated I'd stay well clear.
Dixie - 4 Feb 2004 15:09 |
I love this place. Friendly atmosphere, owners are lovely. Down stairs bar always packed and lively although a bit hot.
Upstairs wicked dance floor so much nicer than O'neils. You'll even spot a couple of S.A's doing the waltz to the music!
noodles - 21 Nov 2003 13:56 |
Yeah, this pub is pretty cool and a welcome change for the area...theres usually some decent eye candy in there for males and females alike...the choice of beers etc is cool, cheap VBs and tasty snake bites and the rest of the usual stuff...although the fact that they only take cash not cards has been a pain butt from time to time...theres good bands on at the weekends playing the a mix of Nivarna meets "Brown eyed girl" type stuff...it can get a bit smokey, but its always got a chilled out, but busy atmosphere...havent checked the club upstairs out properley yet...but...its BIG up there...
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Agreed - a great bar, and a very refreshing change.
Distinctive decor, friendly staff, easygoing crowd, fun music, good prices. Plenty of space, and huge leather armchairs for those who want to chill out.
Recommended for laid-back people of all ages.
anonymous - 9 Aug 2003 14:11 |
This pub is a refreshing change from the usual dross around leytonstone and is finally giving people in the area another local option other than the most awful O' Neils on the planet.
Aribo - 8 Aug 2003 01:24 |
This is an antipodean pub with african decor (zebras, wood, masks etc) south african beers and snacks (such as biltong), although locals are welcome too and the guinness is also good.
The beach volleyball and barbecues in the back lead to a great atmosphere, and there is live music at weekends. There are also special offers throughout the week e.g. snakebite at weekends for £2 a pint, or 2 for 1 offers on particular alcopops.
As of 11 July 2003 they have a late licence at weekends and will be more of a club in the evening.
It's full of 20-30 year olds, mostly backpackers, and the atmosphere is similar to a student union bar, maybe a little more responsible but very welcoming and fun.
Highly recommended!
Flash Wilson - www.gorge.org - 10 Jul 2003 17:06 |
Great atmosphere, live bands on Fri, Sat and Sunday, huge beer garden including volleyball court
Judell - 2 May 2003 17:06 |
