The Red Lion Leytonstone is a substantial neighbourhood pub at 640 High Road Leytonstone. Its large, characterful interior supports everything from a quiet weekday meal to live events and busy weekend gatherings, with food treated as a central part of the visit.
The regular menu combines pub favourites with seasonal dishes, smaller plates and plant based choices. The kitchen aims for broad appeal, allowing groups to move between a simple snack, a burger or a more complete main course without leaving the relaxed pub setting.
Sunday roasts are a distinct weekly feature, with beef, pork belly and chicken joined by aubergine and mozzarella or vegan mushroom and lentil alternatives. Roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy provide the traditional accompaniments, with extra sides available for sharing.
Sticky toffee pudding, fruit crumble and ice cream offer a familiar finish. Beer, wine and other bar drinks, together with regular events and a welcoming atmosphere, make The Red Lion suited to family lunches, casual dinners and social evenings in Leytonstone.
Address: 640 High Road Leytonstone, London E11 3AA, England
Red Lion Leytonstone Menu
Snacks
Gordal olives
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Padrón peppers, smoked Maldon salt
(vg)
Rosemary focaccia, olives, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, capers with red wine vinegar
(v)
Small Plates
3 for £20 Mon-Fri (not included **)
Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil
(v) **
Lamb kofta, fresh coriander yoghurt, toasted flatbread
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King prawns, chorizo, chickpeas, Padrón peppers, garlic olive oil
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Grilled halloumi, lemon mayonnaise, Louisiana hot sauce
(v)
Roasted aubergine, feta, hot honey, mint, coriander
(v)
Pork belly bites, spring onion, chillies, sesame seed, maple & soy glaze
Tomato bruschetta, basil, olive oil
(v)
Buttermilk chicken, Korean ketchup, sesame, chilli, spring onion
Vegan ‘nduja arancini, vegan aioli
(vg)
White bean hummus, pickled red onion, herb dressing, flatbread
(vg)
Special of the Day
Pan-fried Hake, roasted plum tomato, cucumber, fennel, yoghurt salad
Lunch
Served Monday-Friday, 12-4pm
Fish finger brioche bun, tartare sauce, gem lettuce, skin-on fries
Chicken club sandwich
Halloumi wrap, Louisiana hot sauce, roasted garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion
(v)
Mains
Caesar salad, cos lettuce, egg, buttermilk Caesar dressing, croutons
(v)
Chicken schnitzel, wild rocket & fennel salad, Parmesan, roasted garlic & herb butter
Double smash burger, American cheese, pickles, burger sauce, brioche bun, skin-on fries
Buttermilk chicken burger, Louisiana hot sauce, mayo, lettuce, skin-on fries
Plant-based burger, smoked Applewood Cheddar, jalapeño mayo, red onion, lettuce, skin-on fries
(vg)
Cider-battered North Atlantic haddock, mushy peas, triple-cooked chips, tartare sauce
Pan-fried cod, chorizo, baby spinach, new potatoes, roast garlic aioli
Spiced aubergine & cauliflower, curried butter beans, spinach
(vg)
Flat iron steak, skin-on fries, watercress, peppercorn sauce
Sides
Triple cooked chips
(v)
Skin-on fries
(v)
Truffle & Parmesan fries
Rocket salad, fennel, parmesan
(v)
Tenderstem broccoli, chilli, garlic
(vg)
Extra bread
Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
Apple & berry crumble, gingerbread ice cream
Warm chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
Affogato with vanilla ice cream
Ice Cream Union
Sunday Roasts
Served with roast potatoes, purple sprouting broccoli, maple roast carrots, spring greens, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Trio of roasts: 28-day-aged sirloin of beef, Cobb chicken & Duroc free-range pork belly
28-day-aged sirloin of beef, horseradish cream
Duroc free-range pork belly, crackling, apple sauce
White Cobb free-range chicken, pork stuffing
Beetroot, butternut squash & nut Wellington
(vg)
Sunday Starters
Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil
(v)
Lamb kofta, fresh coriander yoghurt, toasted flatbread
Roasted aubergine, feta, hot honey, mint, coriander
(v)
Tomato bruschetta, basil, olive oil
(vg)
Buttermilk chicken, Korean ketchup, sesame, chilli, spring onion
Vegan ‘nduja arancini, vegan aioli
(vg)
King prawns, chorizo, chickpeas, padrón peppers, garlic olive oil
White bean hummus, pickled red onion, herb dressing, flatbread
(vg)
Sunday Mains
Cider-battered North Atlantic haddock, mushy peas, triple cooked chips, tartare sauce
Pan-fried cod, chorizo, baby spinach, new potatoes, roast garlic aioli
Spiced aubergine & cauliflower, curried butter beans, spinach
(vg)
Sunday Sides
Triple cooked chips
(v)
Skin-on fries
(v)
Roast potatoes
Pigs in blankets
Pork stuffing
Sunday vegetables
(v)
Cauliflower cheese
(v)
Extra bread
(v)