Westminster · London, UK FSA Food Hygiene Rating 5 · Very Good

The Red Lion (Parliament Street)

Historic 1733 Political Tavern with Division Bell on Parliament Street

Centuries-old political meeting ground between Downing Street and Parliament serving traditional British cask ales with an active division bell.

Health Grade: 5 (Very Good)

Local Guide & Key Info

Pint of Fuller’s London Pride or seasonal cask ale with traditional steak and ale pie.

Weekday late afternoon 4:30 p.m. before the government crowd gathers.

Look for the division bell mounted on the wall that rings 8 minutes before parliamentary votes.

Stroll 2 minutes south to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.

Westminster Underground Station (Jubilee, District, and Circle lines).

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Westminster · London, UK

2.5 hours · 12 min total walking

Walk between 18th-century ale houses equipped with real Parliamentary division bells and enjoy classic cask ales near Big Ben.

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Start · Political Division Bell Pub: The Red Lion (Parliament Street)
Pint of British cask bitter under historic portraits where prime ministers and MPs have gathered since 1733.
→ 4 min walk
02
Second · Big Ben Views Tavern: St Stephen's Tavern
Sit beneath the functioning parliamentary division bell directly opposite the Elizabeth Tower.
→ 6 min walk
03
Dinner · Queen Anne 1729 Cellar: Two Chairmen
Tucked away on quiet Dartmouth Street with traditional British pies and cask ales.