Red Lion, Histonback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This pub was closed on my 'visit' prior to the Histon v Leeds FAC match.
The landlord however was present and he apologised for the fact he wasn't open and seemed a nice chap.
He showed me inside the pub and was clearly proud of both the premises themselves as well as his large range of real ales.
If ever I find myself in Histon again, I will make the effort and visit to sample some of those beers.
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Am I mistaken in thinking I telephoned in advance to establish that this place has all day opening? Well, having spent time & money to get out here, only to find the place locked at 15:10, I was lividly determined to assign a rating commensurate with those of UK eurovision contestants; that was last Thurs &, in deference to Rob (now of Elm Tree) advising that the guv is a good bloke, I'll withhold a rating until I return, if ever, to Histon - it won't be between 3&5pm in the week!
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A true classic pub. Really friendly, great atmosphere, comfortable surroundings oh and the beer is great too! Wish i lived here but unfortunately don't so make a pilgrimage every now and then. Have never been disappointed and can't wait to go again (which ahppend to be this weekend - Hurrah!
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I attended the Easter Aperitif beer festival last weekend, despite the snow! Always welcoming and friendly, this pub put on a wonderful show of Real Ales from local and not-so local brewers.
Just what a pub should be.
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The Red Lion in Histon is one of the best pubs around the northern fringe of Cambridge - well worth a trip out from the city. A great variety of extremely well kept real ale is always available. Regular beers include Elgood's "Black Dog", and there's usually stuff from Oakham as well - "Bishop's Farewell" being frequently available.
Food is not generally available in the evening, although there are frequent special curry nights etc. where the food is usually very good.
edric - 22 Jun 2007 08:56 |
Histon is a reasonably sized village with a picturesque green complete with hungry ducks and, more importantly, 5 pubs within a few hundred yards. The Red Lion appears to be the pick of the bunch. There are 2 separate bars leading from a small lobby – the Lounge Bar has several tables, real fire, old wooden pillars and several old advertisements and signs. The ceiling is covered with beer pump clasp labels from the hundreds of guest beers that have passed through. There are usually 6 Real Ales, 3 Belgian beers and a Perry alongside the usual array of lager and ciders. The quieter saloon bar had bare floors, sturdy furniture, an unobtrusive dartboard, 2 widescreen TV’s, fruit machine and a juke box. There is also a vast collection of bottles, ashtrays and pub memorabilia including the old pub sign plus more old signs and advertisements. There is a small patio outside and I understand there is a beer garden but did not see it. There is a basic food menu but this appeared quite pricey in comparison to the drink prices. Despite the mobile phone warnings, I did witness one person taking a call without receiving any hostility (landlord obviously wasn't in). It has pretty much everything you can require of a pub and a universal appeal. Well worth a visit.
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Great Pub. I was there in early September, unfortunately a day to early for the beer festival. Will manage another visit later this month.
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Marvellous pub, been my local for 10+ years, but always something new and fresh on offer, at least beer-wise! Comfy, old fashioned lounge, good wood panelled public bar; and the beer is the best in the Cambridge area (and one of the cheapest too). Just don't ask the landlord if it's easy...... Apparently considering a no-smoking policy, comments?
Jamie - 12 Oct 2004 00:01 |
Supurb pub, with great food and an even better range of ales. The late summer beer festival is always worth a visit too.
Paul Reynolds - 9 Mar 2004 23:21 |
Good pub with a lively landlord in this busy village just 4 miles north of Cambridge. Always worth a visit and the late opening shop opposite is great for any food or drink essentials after a weekend away. WARNING - the one thing the landlord does NOT like is mobile phones - a sign is posted outside front door too - be prepared to be embarrased if you insist on using your phone in his pub!
Nigel Smith - 12 Sep 2003 18:08 |
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