The Lion Houndsditch is an independent City pub at 31 Houndsditch, close to Aldgate and Liverpool Street. Its approach adds a contemporary touch to the traditional London local, offering office workers, residents and visitors a relaxed setting for lunch, after work drinks and informal gatherings.
The lunchtime food centres on a dedicated sandwich selection that brings together familiar classics and modern fillings. Served during the busiest part of the working day, these straightforward plates provide a convenient meal without losing the comfortable pace of eating at a proper pub table.
Evening food moves towards hot toasties and quick bar snacks that pair naturally with a drink before the journey home. Buffet menus can be arranged in advance for larger groups, giving parties and workplace occasions a more generous shared option than the everyday bar selection.
Draught beer, changing cask ale, wine and cocktails form the heart of the bar. Weekday opening reflects the rhythm of the surrounding City, while the pub can be hired privately at weekends for celebrations that make use of the whole sociable Houndsditch space.
Address: 31 Houndsditch, City of London, London EC3A 7DB, United Kingdom
The Lion City of London Menu
Small Plates
A Proper Scotch Egg
Our legendary “cricketball” scotch egg, served with piccalilli.
Honey Mustard Chipolatas
Bite-size Lincolnshire sausages coated in honey mustard.
Salt & Pepper Squid
With sweet chilli mayo and lime.
Barbecue Wings
Onion Rings
Crudités Dips
Burgers
Meat-Free Fully Loaded Burger
Bean burger, cheese, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce.
Fully Loaded Steak Burger
Steak burger, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce.
Moroccan Lamb Burger
Herbed lamb patty, watercress and harissa mayo.
Grilled Halloumi Burger
Vegetarian Halloumi Burger
Topped with red onion marmalade.
The Houndsditch Burger
Pizza
Hand-stretched, stone-baked pizzas
Margherita
Parma Ham Rocket
Pizza Pollo
Tomato base, chicken, mozzarella, onion and pepper.
Turkish Pizza
Tomato based, spicy sausage, red onion, cherry tomato.
Vegetarian Pizza
Tomato based, mozzarella, mushrooms, pepper, onion, aubergine, olives, cherry tomato.
Turkish Pide (Turkish Pizza)
Garlic & Cheese
Garlic butter, dill and mozzarella.
Chicken & Cheese
Diced chicken, red and green pepper, parsley, tomatoes and mozzarella.
Diced Lamb & Cheese
Diced lamb, red and green pepper, parsley, tomatoes and mozzarella.
Spinach & Feta
Spinach, feta cheese, red peppers, red onions, black olives, mushrooms, mozzarella.
Fish & Seafood
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Fish Finger Sandwich
Teeming with tartare sauce.
Sea Bass
King Prawn and Bacon Salad
With rocket and a lime dressing.
Pasta
Penne Arrabiata
Penne pasta with tomato sauce, chilli, garlic and parsley.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Bacon, black pepper, egg yolk, parmesan cheese, creamy sauce.
Penne Pesto
Penne with chicken, mushrooms and pesto in a creamy sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti in a rich bolognese sauce with beef mince.
Penne Primavera
Pasta in Tomato Sauce
Tasty and rich tomato sauce.
Salads
Caesar Salad
Cos lettuce, croutons, homemade caesar dressing and parmesan shavings.
Goats Cheese Salad
Cos lettuce, grilled goats cheese, mixed peppers, tomato, homemade sauce and walnuts.
Halloumi Salad
Deep fried halloumi, cos lettuce, rocket, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, walnuts and homemade dressing.
Breakfast Menu
The Turk Breakfast
Two fried eggs, spicy beef sausage, feta cheese, turkey ham, deep-fried halloumi, cheddar cheese, cheese borek, honey, butter, strawberry jam, cucumber, tomato and turkish bread.
Vegetarian Breakfast
Two fried eggs, deep-fried halloumi cheese, vegetarian sausage, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, smash avocado, humus, hash brown, one slice of sourdough bread and heinz beans.
L & K Breakfast
Two slices of bacon, cumberland sausage, two hash brown, two fried eggs, heinz beans, french toast.
Full English
Two fried eggs, two slices of british bacon, cumberland sausage, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, heinz beans, one slice of buttered toast and hash brown.
Mediterranean Breakfast
Two fried eggs, turkey rashers, beef sausage, feta cheese, sliced tomatoes, deep fried halloumi, smashed avocado, olives.
Turkish Menemen
Scrambled eggs in sautéed tomatoes and green pepper.
Turk Clash
Two fried eggs, turkey rashers, beef sausage, grilled tomato, mushrooms, heinz beans, hash brown.
Brunch Dishes
French Toast
With sweet cinnamon, brioche french toast with yoghurt, seasonal fruit, and berry compote.
Eggs Royal with Salmon
Served with poached farm eggs, homemade hollandaise sauce on english muffin.
Smashed Avocado
Sides & Add-ons
Truffle Fries
Coated in truffle oil and sprinkled with parmesan.
Truffle Parmesan Loaded Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
French Fries
Sautéed Mushroom
Grilled Tomato
Hash Browns
Avocado
Cumberland Sausage
Nachos
Chilli Beef, Sour Cream Chives Loaded Fries
Chorizo, English Cheddar Spring Onion Loaded Fries
Jalapeños, Red Onions Loaded Fries
Grilled Dishes
English Rump Steak
Chicken Shish
Marinated lean chunks of chicken breast on skewers, grilled over charcoal.
Buffalo Chicken
Sharing Platters
Nachos Sharing Platter
Mezze Board
Charcuterie and Cheese Board
Mains
Truffle Mac and Cheese
Starters
Tzatziki
Delicious yoghurt based dip mixed with finely chopped cucumber, garlic and dill. Served with homemade bread.
Halloumi
Deep fried halloumi served on a bed of wild berry jam.
Cheese, Garlic and Fresh Herbs
On your freshly baked dough.
Desserts
Warm Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream
Lemon Cheesecake Martini
Baileys Espresso Martini
Selection of Ice Creams
Kids Ice Cream
Tasty ice cream (per scoop). Choose from a scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream.
Kids Menu
Chicken Nuggets
Served with french fries.
Cocktails
Negroni Sbagliato
Maple Old Fashioned
50ml Bulleit bourbon, maple syrup, sugar & Bitter.
Kraken Stormy
50ml Kraken rum, ginger beer & lime.