If you’re looking for a quaint but quirky watering hole in central London that also does bar food, pay The Lion Houndsditch a visit. The vintage-inspired interior grabs you as you step foot into this unique pub. Find pops of yellow, red and black and white tiles to break up the leather, brick and dark wood. Check out the walls for mirrors, fun illustrations and photographs in different frames and perfect for Insta-worthy selfies, or head to the marble-topped bar made out of antique filing cabinet drawers for a picturesque cocktail in front of the exposed metal shelves of liquor.
Open weekdays from midday, The Lion Houndsditch gives guests a place to catch some chill time in the middle of London to drink, eat and watch live sport at a historical Victorian pub. Curl up in a comfy leather booth, sip on an ale on tap and enjoy a hearty lunch while waiting for the next Jack the Ripper tour around the nearby area to stop by. The pub itself has been at number 31 for as long as locals can remember, telling tales of old marketplaces and murder mysteries.
The food menu is straightforward and varied, serving up what diners would expect from an inner city pub. Choose from burgers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas and light pub grub. Pair your meal with a glass of vino, a craft beer or classic cocktail.
If you’d like to wash down a beer with something small, grab a portion of truffle fries coated in truffle oil and sprinkled with parmesan or a traditional Scotch egg with English mustard. Bite into a fish finger sandwich teeming with tartare sauce or a vegetarian halloumi burger topped with red onion marmalade for a bigger meal. The pizza is where The Lion Houndsditch shines with four options of toppings such as chorizo and chilli, each atop a base that is hand-stretched in store daily. If you’re hankering for something healthier, try the king prawn and bacon salad with rocket and a lime dressing.