High Barnet's Red Lion Pub Ceases Food Service
The historic Grade II listed building will continue to serve drinks as new tenants prepare to take over.
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Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery has stopped serving food at The Red Lion, a prominent three-storey building in High Barnet. The pub will continue to offer drinks while its owners, Mitchells and Butler, finalise arrangements for new tenants. This change follows speculation that began when the establishment stopped providing meals, as reported by The Barnet Society.
Staff employed in the kitchen and serving roles have been offered positions at Toby Carvery in Borehamwood, another venue within the Mitchells and Butler group. Customers have been assured that the pub remains open for beverages and will continue to operate under new ownership.
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Historic Building's Future
The Red Lion building, which has Grade II listed status, was rebuilt in 1930 by Meux Brewery. There is speculation that the incoming tenants may consider new approaches to utilising the space within the building, which includes a ballroom on the second floor that has long been closed to the public. The pub was previously known as the Dandy Lion in the 1980s before its original signage was restored.
Historically, The Red Lion was a significant stop for coaches on the Great North Road due to its location at the top of Barnet Hill. The diarist Samuel Pepys visited the establishment twice in the 17th century, noting in his diary a visit in July 1664 after visiting Barnet Physic Well, and a return in May 1667 where he recorded eating 'some of the best cheesecakes I ever did eat in my life'.
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+What has happened at The Red Lion in High Barnet?
Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery has ceased trading at The Red Lion. The pub will continue to serve drinks while new tenants are being found. Staff have been offered alternative roles at another establishment.
+Will The Red Lion remain open?
Yes, The Red Lion will continue to trade. A drinks service will be maintained until new tenants take over the premises. Customers have been assured the pub remains open for beverages.
+What is the history of The Red Lion building?
The Red Lion is a prominent three-storey building in High Barnet with Grade II listed status. It was rebuilt in 1930 and historically served as a coaching inn. The diarist Samuel Pepys visited the pub twice in the 17th century.
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