History

The Lower Red Lion is one of a rapidly diminishing number of genuine old English inns. The main part of the building dates back to the 17th century and the wealth of exposed beams and old brick-work retains the original character of a local inn of four hundred years ago.

The Lower Red Lion stands in Fishpool Street which was the main stage route from London to the West of England. Until the early 19th century, as many as forty stage coaches a day clattered past the doors of the Lower Red Lion drawn by their teams of four horses. Apart from the cobble stones, Fishpool Street is virtually unchanged since that time, and in the bar is an early photograph in which all of the original buildings can still be identified.

Real Ale - C.A.M.R.A

The Lower Red Lion has been awarded "Pub of the Year" by C.A.M.R.A. for it's wide selection of excellently kept Real Ales.