The Red Lion, Enfield

4 may seem a harsh rating but a few years ago this place would of been pushing a 9/10.

This place has been extended somewhat (and I hear that its to be extended more) but to what avail, it just means you have more space to stand/sit in as its rarely full anymore.

Very expensive, but with the amount you pay you for a drink you would expect premium entertainment when what you get is pretty average if your lucky and the schedule is very repetetive.

Every Thursday is the 60's All Stars, playing the same stuff week in week out, they have a DJ who obviously does not know how to turn his stuff down or really any idea what to play, he is 60 and they advertise this fact on their website, am sure 60 year old DJ's will draw in the crowds!

Karaoke happens 'sometimes' even when advertised its not guaranteed to be on.
You will see the same bands month on month and if you are lucky you will be in there when its busy (nowadays 20 people in a pub that holds 1500 easy is deemed busy!)

Pub really needs a clean and its become very 'clicky', it seems to be targetting the 18-24 crowd and the over 60's with not much for those inbetween.

On the plus side the staff remain friendly and the beer is of good quality. At the moment their is not really any serious comeptition although The Sporting Green 5 minutes up the road is improving rapidly. Once a contender does open or the green continues its form then I fear for The Lion.

5 Aug 2013 09:04