Parliament Street, London. As early as 1434 a tavern known as Hopping Hall existed at this location. In the Victorian era a pub called the Red Lion standing on this spot was visited by 12 year old Charles Dickens who asked for a glass of their best ale, an incident immortalized in "David Copperfield". The current building was erected in 1890. The name originated at the ascension of the Scottish King James I, who ordered that all significant buildings display the red heraldic lion of Scotland. It is known for its political clientele and has been described as "the usual watering hole for MPs and parliament staffers" due to its proximity to UK institutions including Whitehall, the Palace of Westminster, and 10 Downing Street. (I saw neither Rishi Sunak or Sir Keir Starmer!). Formerly MPs would be called back to parliament by a "division Bell", but these have now been replaced by an app.

Even by London standards a really narrow pub. Very limited seating. A tiny little bar. Be prepared to get close and cozy when you are there! The day I went if you wanted to go in and eat you were put on a waiting list. Luckily i was having a beer so I slid in.

A Fuller's pub.