If you are British then don't!

   britishtexanrose - 11/23/2007

Don't bother!

This is NOTHING like a real British pub. It is a tacky, poor quality imitation from someone who obviously doesn't have an idea what a real British pub is like.

The place with the largest selection of decent quality European beers is The Flying Saucer at Huebner Oaks. (And no, I don't work for them but I am British and know what a decent beer is!).

Good Times!!

   marichu1964 - 03/12/2007

I recently went to the pub on Blanco & 410... My friend and I were very impressed. He compared it to a pub in Austin, saying this one was very nice. The bartender, very knowledgeable of the different ales that are served there on tap and at the perfect temp. The food... wonderful! The atmosphere... friendly and comfortable. Looking foward to going again and going when the rugby players are around. I hear it gets lively then....

Smoke-stack

   partyc2124 - 02/07/2007

Food and drinks were on the high side for quality received. I bet it is a nice place for soccer Houligans but i left smelling like a dirty ashtray.

Good service

   xenoterranos - 02/02/2007

We went to the once on Blanco on a whim when we saw that Jims was a little too packed, and even at 11:00pm the served us from the kitchen with no complaints (well, Chocolate Cake and fries (um, chips?)...it was a random night).

Superb

   guyanakolaid - 12/28/2006

I haven't been there enough to comment on overall service, but can give two confirmations: first, I am a San Antonio native who lived for two and a half years in London and worked at an English restaurant in the heart of the theater district, and the food at L&R is unquenstionably superb to both the food I served and every other Brithish menu I sampled during my stay. Top recipes for all dishes. And the second qualification: since I married in London, my wife and I had our anniversary party at the original Lion & Rose on Broadway. Despite being obviously busy setting up the first new location at 410 and Blanco, the GM made a special trip to our party, where there was difficulty with the picture slides, and smoothed everything over with true panache. A top notch establishment as far as I'm concerned. -scot f guyanakooolaid@hotmail.com

use to be better

   ern28brn - 10/27/2006

When it first opened the owners, bartenders and wait staff was quite good. Now that they are franchised and making money, it seems as if everyone forgot the importance of customer service and a friendly atmosphere. We use to love going there, but after a number issues going unresoved we no hit other places. Wishing they would go back to how they started.

relaxed and easy

   burks123 - 12/30/2005

We love this place. The beer is always cold. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food is terrific. You can sit and enjoy a game or a conversation any time of day or evening and still get great friendly service. Guiness=Good...especially with a shephards pie!