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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: March 2026

The Red Lion is an eclectic, warm, and welcoming wedding venue in Leytonstone, East London, serving people in the community since the 1870s. Its central location offers access for long-distance travellers and out-of-town guests unfamiliar with the area. With 24-hour access throughout the stay, you and your loved ones can come and go as you please and arrange your special day's activities at a time that suits you best.

Facilities and Capacity

The main event at The Red Lion is the stunning antique ballroom where you and your nearest and dearest will make lifelong memories. It lies sandwiched between the pub's ground floor and the upper rooms and is ideal for celebrating the wedding day's festivities. Whether you are organizing a small, intimate gathering of close family and friends or a lavish affair for everyone you know, The Red Lion can accommodate most requests. Additionally, a secret beer garden can offer guests a place to mingle, and it also doubles up as a cocktail hour setting. Wedding party members can also use this area to catch some fresh air, soak in the sunshine, and admire their beautiful surroundings on a fabulous day they will remember forever.

Services Offered

Ten refurbished boutique hotel rooms are available for a few of your more fortunate wedding guests. These Red Lion rooms emphasize vintage glamour with beautiful wallpapers, antique furniture and luxurious fabrics that heighten the sense of sophistication. As for wedding catering, the menus at The Red Lion offer a mix of traditional pub favourites, snacks, Sunday roasts, and much more. Clare Edwards and the team look forward to welcoming you and yours on such a special day.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Red Lion

Manuel
Manuel Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue to celebrate a wedding

We decided to celebrate our wedding with 5 weeks notice. We wanted something warm, accessible and cosy. We were so lucky to find the Red Lion's Garden Room and have Clare (the best Wedding Manager)!!

Clare helped us choose the right food and structure the day so that it flowed perfectly. I can't recommend the Red Lion & Clare enough :)
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Alexa Sent on 17/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing venue but the staff made it perfect!

The Red Lion made our wedding day so special. Clare Edwards was so helpful from the start and made it feel like our wedding day was as important to her as it was to us!
Any challenges we faced, were completely out of Urban Weddings control. There was a fire which took out parts of the venue. Clare and her team could not have done more to help. They were open and honest from the moment the incident happened and did everything they could to make it right.
The food was delicious, the food tasting was one of my favourite parts of the process! The red wine was unreal.
We also got our DJ recommendation from Urban Weddings, and we went on to book Fizz and Groove - another amazing supplier! Anyone looking for a DJ should look no further than Fizz and Groove!
On the day, the staff were so attentive and gave a real "wedding venue" vibe as opposed to a pub, which some people may expect.
The ballroom is a magnificent room but it was Urban Weddings and the staff that made it perfect!
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Meet the team

Clare Edwards
Clare Edwards
Group Wedding Manager

I’ve been planning weddings across London for over eight years and now lead the amazing team at the Urban Wedding Collection. I’m all about creating celebrations that feel personal, stylish, and effortlessly run—whether you're dreaming of a laid-back pub party or a show-stopping city wedding. From our first chat to the final dance, I’ll be by your side to make sure everything runs smoothly and reflects you as a couple. There’s nothing I love more than seeing it all come together on the day—it’s truly magic every time.

Anjali Joshi
Anjali Joshi
Senior Wedding Co-Ordinator

I’ve been planning and coordinating weddings across London for several years, and there’s nothing I love more than bringing a couple’s unique vision to life. As a Senior Wedding Coordinator at Urban Pubs & Bars, I work closely with each couple to create a celebration that truly reflects their story—whether it’s an intimate gathering in a cozy pub or a stylish reception in one of our stunning city venues.

I pride myself on staying calm under pressure, obsessing over the little details, and making sure your day feels effortless from start to finish. The best part of my job? That magical moment when everything comes together and I get to witness your joy—it never gets old! I’m here to make your planning process as smooth and fun as possible, and I can’t wait to help you celebrate your big day.

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640 High Road Leytonstone E11 3AA London - East (East London)
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