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- General Info
- Retaining the same feel as the original Red Lion Pub, whilst giving it a more modern updated twist, Proprietor Colin Cordwell has kept the dark oak planked bar and Tudor beams, and added book shelves throughout which are lined with books about British history and literature- Colinās personal collection heās been procuring over the years. Referring to himself as the āguardian or custodianā of the pub, rather than the owner, Cordwell pays homage to his family; a wall dedicated to John Cordwellās exploits during World War II, specifically his role as a forger helping coordinate the famed āGreat Escape.ā; the second floor balcony is named āThe Africa Roomā, honoring his mother Justine Cordwell, who was an African studies scholar and an expert on Yoruba art and culture; the front āWar Roomā will be dedicated to his grandfather, Robert, who fought in World War I, surviving multiple gunshot wounds and an attempted bayoneting. With an open-air dining room in the summer, three roaring fireplaces in the winter, a private balcony room for groups of 10-20 people, enough history and ghost tales to fill an encyclopedia, 14 unique drafts, a locally sourced and delicious menu, a wide selection of single malts, bourbons & ryes AND a promise from Colin Cordwell that The Red Lion Pub will remain āa place to talk about ideasā this Lincoln Park Pub promises to offer something thatās hard to come by these days, in the neighborhood or the city of Chicago.Retaining the same feel as the original Red Lion Pub, whilst giving it a more modern updated twist, Proprietor Colin Cordwell has kept the dark oak planked bar and Tudor beams, and added book shelves throughout which are lined with books about British history and literature- Colinās personal collection heās been procuring over the years. Referring to himself as the āguardian or custodianā of the pub, rather than the owner, Cordwell pays homage to his family; a wall dedicated to John Cordwellās exploits during World War II, specifically his role as a forger helping coordinate the famed āGreat Escape.ā; the second floor balcony is named āThe Africa Roomā, honoring his mother Justine Cordwell, who was an African studies scholar and an expert on Yoruba art and culture; the front āWar Roomā will be dedicated to his grandfather, Robert, who fought in World War I, surviving multiple gunshot wounds and an attempted bayoneting. With an open-air dining room in the summer, three roaring fireplaces in the winter, a private balcony room for groups of 10-20 people, enough history and ghost tales to fill an encyclopedia, 14 unique drafts, a locally sourced and delicious menu, a wide selection of single malts, bourbons & ryes AND a promise from Colin Cordwell that The Red Lion Pub will remain āa place to talk about ideasā this Lincoln Park Pub promises to offer something thatās hard to come by these days, in the neighborhood or the city of Chicago.
- Payment method
- all major credit cards
- Price Range
- $$
- Neighborhoods
- North Side, Wrightwood, DePaul
- AKA
The Lion Head Pub
- Other Links
http://www.redlionchicago.com
http://lionheadpub.net
- Categories
- Other Information
Parking: Street
Wi-Fi: No
Bike Parking: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Takes Reservations: Yes
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