Red Lion Pub, Lincoln Park
16 people recommendvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood, r/chicago17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Red Lion Pub in Lincoln Park draws praise for a dark, wood-paneled British-pub atmosphere. One patron particularly enjoys it on cold or rainy evenings. Several recommend it for reading or laptop use, though one cautions that the room is not always quiet. Scotch, pub food and pints also receive positive mentions. One admirer notes that the British theme may not suit everyone's taste.
Address
The Red Lion Pub, 2446 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
At a glance
- Best for
- Food
- Known for
- Scotch, Pints, English pub food
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BatChainPusher in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025ambience
Recommends this Lincoln Avenue pub as a place to read.
- Recommendsu/_high_plainsdrifter in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024ambience
Good for Scotch with a cozy winter atmosphere
- Recommendsu/IllEngine6107 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025ambience
Favorite spot; brings a laptop or book to the bar and is left alone.
- Recommendsu/castfar in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024
Named as a suggestion with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Money_Bar553 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025
Says they really like this pub on Lincoln Ave.
- Mixedu/CaptMeatPockets in r/chicago · Nov 2023
Says the Lincoln Park one is really nice but prefers the closed Ravenswood location.
- Recommendsu/connorgrs in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025ambience
Enjoys the atmosphere for reading, while noting that the room is not always quiet.
- Recommendsu/call_me_drama in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Still recommends Red Lion, pushing back on the Lottie's warning.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/dwylth in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025
Lists it among bars good for reading undisturbed.
- Recommendsu/wrk592 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Praises Red Lion's English-style pub food as excellent.
- Recommendsu/Jen_Kathleen in r/AskChicago · Jan 2025ambience
Praises its dark, wood-paneled look and fun atmosphere, but cautions its British theme may not suit.
- Recommendsu/skm001 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025ambience
A patron loves the pub and finds it especially snug during winter or on a rainy evening.
- Recommendsu/dfquinn23 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025
Recommends it for reading with a drink.
- Recommendsu/boilermike13 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024ambience
Agrees with the suggestion and calls it warm and cozy with a great pint.
- Recommendsu/Coupon_Ninja in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024
Seconds Red Lion as a suggestion when asked for whisky bars.
- Recommendsu/Chili-Lime-Chihuahua in r/AskChicago · Sep 2025
Someone names it as a worthwhile option for those willing to head to Lincoln Park.
- Recommendsu/One-Tomatillo8875 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
One of their go-tos when they lived in Lincoln Park.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.