Red Lion Tavern

My wife and I went for lunch during mid-week at the
Red Lion Tavern. Being German and living in L.A. for the past 40 years, I have come to know the German Restaurants and German Clubs. When you walk into the
dimly lit room one equates the feeling of being in a dark
bar. A German or Austrian "Gasthaus" is bright and
cheery. As one walks up the stairs to the second floor,
you enter a patio area with a bar that could use some sprucing up. The concrete floor slopes at an angle
so much that the tables and chairs are uneven. The rest of the decor on the walls and bar is sub par, and borders on the cheap. I am all for a restaurant to use
an "aged look" motive, but here it looks out of place.
As far as the look of the downstairs room is concerned,
I could not make anything out, since it was so dark.
The food and service was OK. Since smoking is allowed in the patio area, it is somewhat annoying for
none smokers. If you like a good beer, this is the place
to try out the EXCELLENT draft beers. You won't be
disappointed, even if the beers are a little pricey.
Although we eat out at least six times a week, I don't
think we would return any time soon to eat at the
Red Lion Tavern. The Funky look is not for us.

Posted 11/20/08 | Report Abuse

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This German pub is a great place for drinks and a great hangout especially on summer nights. They have a really nice patio on the second floor where you can mingle with friends while having a nice cold beer. Try the half and half or the Bitburger and the Fish and Chips, you won't regret it!

Posted 07/30/08 | Report Abuse

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Great place for drinks.
It has a second floor and the atmosphere is great.
They have a parking lot adjacent to the bldg.
It was a great place for a drink and unwind after work.

Posted 05/10/08 | Report Abuse

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The Red Lion ROCKS! I remember passing by The Red Lion when I was a kid. I was like when I am old enough to party that the place I am going to go. Friday and Sat nights are packed...best seat in the house is the outside patio...and as you venture upstair you will come across a hidden bar....great beer, great food...this place rocks.

Posted 06/30/06 | Report Abuse

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Being a native German I enjoyed coming here but of course it's not as authentic as I wished it would be. They have good selection of German food and great German beer. The atmosphere is very casual. We really enjoyed the patio.

Posted 03/03/05 | Report Abuse

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