A beer house since 1836, the Red Lion, Histon continues to embrace its grain led origins, recently winning Cambridge CAMRA’s coveted Pub of the Year Award. Throw in a freshly cooked pub menu, four modern en-suite bedrooms, a cracking annual beer festival, pub teams galore (petanque, darts, crib) and a huge helping of community spirit and you’ll begin to see a little of what we’re about
Book a table for drinks, dinner or a celebration. Take a look at The Bottle Room for a private area.
From quizzes to community events, find out what's on at The Red Lion.
Join us for hearty roasts or a glass of something tall, cold or bubbly. Take a look at our menus.
Cosy, comfortable and relaxing. Find out more about our four boutique hotel rooms.

Father's Day

Whatever Dad means to you, this is the day to celebrate them and all that they do for us, whether that is Dad Taxi, Bank of Dad, DIY Dad or all of the above. We have a couple of ways to treat Dad this Father's Day- one of our delicious Sunday Roasts updated for the summer with fresh, vibrant veg to brighten up that plate. Don't fancy a roast? No problem, our outdoor pizza kitchen will be firing so you can relax in our beer garden with a slice and a pint.

Father's Day

Whatever Dad means to you, this is the day to celebrate them and all that they do for us, whether that is Dad Taxi, Bank of Dad, DIY Dad or all of the above. We have a couple of ways to treat Dad this Father's Day- one of our delicious Sunday Roasts updated for the summer with fresh, vibrant veg to brighten up that plate. Don't fancy a roast? No problem, our outdoor pizza kitchen will be firing so you can relax in our beer garden with a slice and a pint.

Spritz Season

Now the weather has really taken it up a notch, we have started our new Spritz menu. With such favourites as a classic Tom Collins and a Pimm's Fizz as well as ones which are sure to become your new favourite, such as an aromatic Raspberry Hibiscus or a fruity Passionfruit Yuzu. Bring summer into the pub or enjoy in the sun in our tempting beer garden.

Spritz Season

Now the weather has really taken it up a notch, we have started our new Spritz menu. With such favourites as a classic Tom Collins and a Pimm's Fizz as well as ones which are sure to become your new favourite, such as an aromatic Raspberry Hibiscus or a fruity Passionfruit Yuzu. Bring summer into the pub or enjoy in the sun in our tempting beer garden.

Sip, Supper & Snooze

We’ve packaged up the best bits so your two-nighter in Histon ticks all the boxes. Dinner on one night, and two Lillet Rhubarb Rosé spritz on us. Available for stays until 30th September 2025.

Sip, Supper & Snooze

We’ve packaged up the best bits so your two-nighter in Histon ticks all the boxes. Dinner on one night, and two Lillet Rhubarb Rosé spritz on us. Available for stays until 30th September 2025.

Food & Drinks

Whether it's a traditional fish & chips, pie and mash, or a Sunday roast, our menu features classic British fayre with a focus on quality and good ingredients.

Well regarded in the Paddington area, we have 10 beer lines and 6 real ale cask lines, which allow us a fantastic range of beers that are always fresh and well-kept.

LOCAL AREA

Our impressive restaurant and new terrace are open to both guests and the public.

We're passionate about fresh, local ingredients and are proud of our seasonally rotating menu.

Opening hours

monday to Saturday
12pm - 11pm
Sunday
11am - 10pm

KITCHEN HOURs

monday to Thursday
12pm – 3pm / 5pm – 9pm
Friday & Saturday
12pm – 9pm
Sunday
12pm – 4pm

Festive Hours

1st Of Jan
12-10pm

KITCHEN HOURs

2nd Of Jan
12pm - 11pm
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