Old Red Lion Pub & Playhouse

Name: Old Red Lion Pub & Playhouse
Address: 418 St John St, London, EC1V 4NJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +442078377816
Rating: 4.1

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4.1

658 ratings

Opening hours

Monday: 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 23:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 23:00
Friday: 12:00 – 00:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 22:00

418 St John St, London, EC1V 4NJ, United Kingdom

weareoldred.co.uk

+442078377816

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Events

5 events

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Digging Up Appearances

Wed, 12 Aug

A loving horror parody of the classic sitcom, in which Hyacinth is resurrected for a candlelight supper of human flesh. Expect executive tableware, impeccable etiquette and buckets of blood. Written and performed by Jack Dugan and Anton Tweedale, with additional vocal performances from Harry Al-Adwani. Run time: 50 minutes.

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Film Club 4 Life

Wed, 12 Aug

A D.I.Y. community film club screening an eclectic array of community submitted films, including narrative shorts, visualisers, art films and video poems. The sessions celebrate creativity and collaboration in a relaxed setting, with free entry and fresh homemade popcorn. Everyone is invited, and submissions are free and always open. Following the screenings, attendees are invited to stay for a drink and friendly debrief in the pub. No advance bookings, first come first served. Spaces are limited and free tickets are available from the box office from 18:30.

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Scratch Cymru 5

Sun, 16 Aug

A celebration of emerging and established Welsh talent in London, featuring a curated line-up of short, work-in-progress pieces across theatre, music and film. After the sharing, there will be an opportunity for informal conversation and audience feedback in a supportive environment. The performance runs for 90 minutes, including an interval.

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Free

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GrimFest 2026

Tue, 13 Oct

A celebration of dark and twisted theatre in the bleeding heart of London, produced and curated by Medium Rare Productions and Pither Productions. Pick a show to learn more and book tickets.

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Free

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FreshFest

Mon, 1 Feb

A celebration of brand new theatre, providing a platform for companies, playwrights and creatives to debut new productions or scripts. A new play will premiere on the stage every day of the month.

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About

Hours and details

Real ale pub and beer garden with fringe programme and new plays at upstairs theatre.

Pub
Bar
Dining and drinking
Dine in
Outdoor seating
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible toilet