London is home to plenty of top notch pubs: indeed, it is one of the great watering holes of the world, and many tourists report that the pubs were their favourite aspect of the city. But old school Cockney dives don’t cut it anymore – people’s expectations are higher and the beer-and-pork scratchings combo no longer suffices. Any new pub must offer something special to make a mark. Lucky, then, that The Lion on Houndsditch 31 in Whitechapel have a menu like they do. They boast small plates of wings, sausages, squid and onion rings, sharing platters of nachos, mezze and charcuterie and cheese as well as hand-stretched pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, steak frites, fish and chips, truffle mac and cheese and more. Add a fully-stocked bar, an extensive wine list, a cocktail selection and all the trappings of a proper British pub and you’re well set for a night out in London at The Lion.

Remember, The Lion is available for private hire.