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Red Lion Tavern is located in California. Check out this affordable place in the Echo Park area. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine German cuisine.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to get your German beer on in L.A. Divey bars (2 of 'em!) in the front, cozy beer garden in the back! Lots and lots of Bavarian drafts. Sausages to die for. Great location in Silver...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the second-closest bar within walking distance to my current location (Stinker's or whatever that place is called is #1), I should probably go here more often. The Red Lion reminds me of the sort...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to this bar in a long time and decided I would come here with a bunch of friends to celebrate my birthday. Just about everything was how I remembered it last time I was here. the beer,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Hefeweizen here is the BEST! There place gets super crowded on weekends so you have to squeeze your way into the bar, but all in all, the atmosphere was good. The food is different in that it is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing, I love the authentic German food they serve if you're hungry. The way the outside patio has this unique feel to it. L.A. needs more German Bars, I love German Bars. This is like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place smells like farts. Literally. That's the first thing that crossed my mind upon entering.Really disappointed because I had wanted to come here for three whole years & just made it last...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is pretty cool if you can find parking. Its always packed inside so its super hard sometimes to find a seat. Its nice that there are so many different rooms and areas that you can go to....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Deeeeeelicious German beers! The waitstaff is friendly, attentive, and pretty quick with orders, even with groups. I've never tried the food here but have heard that it's pretty delicious... ah, one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
C'mon man! Sausage? Piano man? Jaeger on tap? German bier? Fkkn lederhosen!? This place is pretty much what most bars should be. Outside seating, by the bar seating, and restaurant seating. There is a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place... best authentic german food I found in the States so far. I'm from Germany and honestly say this is what a restaurant / beergarden is suposed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am giving this place 4 stars. Not because the food is good. Not because the staff rocks. Not because they have an off the chain wine selection. In fact, they have none of these things. What they do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Lion, once the den for older German residents, attracts a younger, rowdier crows these days. It's more crowded than I'd like at times, but the 3 levels can always accommodate large numbers....
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be one of my favorite spots on the East side, but its steadily getting more and more packed over the years. Bratwurst is still good (if you feel like some authentic German food). The upstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bar to hang out and have beers! Great beer selections and super rad environment. Three level bar with an outdoor patio. Not a huge fan of the menu, but its only because I am vegetarian and their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not much parking spaces. The ones they do have are really close to each other and up on a steep hill so it can get tricky to pull out when you've got a car waiting for you and not giving you enough...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really liked this place. Was pleasantly surprised by the size. There were 2 floors and tables galore. The outside patio was great. The crowd was eclectic and fun. I walked in and thought for sure...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My home away from home. I live in stumbling distance from this fine establishment, which is a necessity because once my dry lips savor 'da' dunkel I pull a lays potato chip slogan. It gets a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of these days, I'll be too drunk to figure out how to get out of the Red Lion, but I'm okay with that. It's very twisty, lots of nooks and stairs, which only adds to the appeal of the place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Indeed, the Lion is one of the coolest bars in LA. But the one thing I have to knock about it is the fact that they herd everyone like so much cattle from the patio at about 12-12:30. Then the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an LA institution. There is nothing I can knock about this place - beer is fantastic, sausage is delicious, well actually.... theres 1 thing. The guy who plays the organ can sometimes be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer, cool people, just go check it out :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, maybe it's my heritage (being a good jewish girl) that had me so nervous to try german food. I enjoyed the atmosphere very much. The waitresses were very nice. I liked their cute little german...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh red lion how I love thee! Let me count the ways....1. Good german beers2. Beer Garden (bier garten?)3. Hilarious musical entertainment downstairs4. Mazelike set up with a few little nooks all over....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on a tour of various bars for my friend's 30th birthday. I love that they have a full bar as I am not one that drinks lager or pilsner. We went up to the "3rd" floor outdoor patio. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food served till midnight, Every night. Of course too busy on Thurs, Fri, and Sat nites... What you see it what you get.. Alot of older people, but at least true drinkers... I still don't have an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A truly amazing place for the lover of sweet soda pop goodness as well as the delicious beers of the world. This place stocks a plethora of unusual and vintage soda pops, as well as a wide variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I CRAVE this place. I order the same thing EVERY time. I can't seem to steer myself away from it. I always get the gulash soup with Spaetzle and red cabbage. I just kind of piece together my meal...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
12 hours in LA - 3:30, Cocktails!I suppose going to the Red Lion for gin & tonics was silly, as they have a vastly impressive European beer selection on tap. Sadly we required hair-of-the-dog plus...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ich liebe deise platz. Es hat sehr schoen und stark beir.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me German Beer = Bliss
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will definitely be back here, I love me some German culture. Granted I only had a Spaten lager, but I'm a fan. The service was friendly and the crowd a good mix of Silverlake hipsters and families...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outdoor Heated Patio. Multiple Rooms. Food. Beer Selection. Good Vibes. Lots of Space. What in god's name more could you ask for in a bar?! This place never disappoints with it's crowd, it's food and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. it seems like a authentic german sausage place with lots and lots of beer. damn. this place has great sausages, but it is a bit pricey, but i'm not going to complain. this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty cool place, but I think I prefer it on its off hours as opposed to on their busier nights. I think the people that hang out here, especially in the patio area, are very chill and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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The RL Tavern is the kind of place that you walk into, get the crappiest servcie you can possibly imagine, and yet still walk out (sometimes stumble out) having the greatest time of your life. The beers are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Things that really rock about this place:1) Waitresses in cute, german dress costumes2) Stiff drinks3) Sweet, sweet german pub motif/settingThings that suck (but wouldn't deter me from this place as a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never not had a good time here!Mostly unpretentious... which is saying a LOT for los angeles...Really Friendly staff! Dollar shots to close out the night! HUGE outdoor smoking patio/bar....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cool, but every time (like the 4 times) I've gone, my server has been trashed and the beer garden is blocked by a burly bouncer claiming it's "full". I've worked in bars for about 5...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great German beer and food!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The front door man is super nice and charming. Even though he is meant to look mean he is really just a sweet dude. The potato pancakes are good. The menu certainly is heavy here. Very rich! I nibbled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place to chill with German beers on tap.. This place is a lot bigger than it looks on three levels with an outside area.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I saw a few 1 and 2 star ratings for this place! Unless you are expecting a tavern to be a dance bar, i don't see how somebody who comes here doesn't enjoy this place!The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how this place got 4 stars out of so many reviews. I've been here a handful of times over a few years and each time it gets worse. The food is pretty tasty but the servers are horrible....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place in LA in find a tastey beer. It's not cheap. And it's all German. But it is delicious. German beer paraphernalia all over the walls, bartenders dressed like the St. Pauli girl, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Lion Tavern is a cool neighborhood bar and has a welcoming atmosphere. It's German beer garden meets hipster Silverlake bar. The great part about the Red Lion is that there are three levels...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exactly what a neighborhood bar should be. A bar that remembers and welcomes you. It's so hard to stop by for just a quick drink - almost always getting sucked in for the long haul. Good quality...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come to the red lion when i want to eat fine German food. Very welcoming entrance and the outside patio is just as nice. All the times I've been here i haven't been disappointed. Love the pianist at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have only been here once (way too early -- just the drunks were posted up at the bar), and I haven't tried the vaunted bar food, so I can't speak on the restaurant as a whole, but the beer was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the line at Cha Cha is inevitably too long or the crowd too douchey, my friends and I meander to The Red Lion. Sure, it can be overcrowded and sometimes I remember what I hated about everyone in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place made me want to invade the Sudetenland! Had some kind of pork shank which felt like absolute gluttony, but it was delicious. I was only suprised that I wasn't sloshing gallon-sized mugs of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
say it with me, "braaaaaaaaatwurrrrrrrst," but definitely not the worst!ohhh yeahhh, ohh yeahhhh! a nice pint of dinkel-acker to go with that please! get a few drinks in then head across the street to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are things I love, and things I hate about the Red Lion. The people can irritate me a lot. the slightly older clientele that frequents the first floor bar/lounge aren't too bad, but the upstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not exactly like being in Germany, but it's as close as I'll come living in LA. The sausage is good, and this is coming from a non-meat-lover and the beers are yummy. It's a great place to relax,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i avoided this place after my first few visits because of the crowd and the mediocre times i had here. i had gone back recently for someone's birthday and it totally wasn't anything like i remember....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
dieser platz ist, wait for it..... schrecklichout of all the bars in silverlake, this is probably one of my favorites. seeing how oktoberfest is only once a year and its probably one of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think the mistake we made was coming primarily for the food.... I know this place is like an iconic silver lake destination (the number of reviews and the high ratings from most of reviewer attest...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love thier tap beers..... the staff are a little mean... but ehhh... great atmosphere in the patio... the lower level has a Cheers feel to it, but it's pretty crackin'.... they could get rid of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You cant beat this place....they are able to serve beer by the liter ($13) and the food is great. This place gets pretty packed fri-sunday but is still worth the wait. I like the fact that this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, yeah, the beer garden is great. The food is pretty good, the beer is pretty good... everything's pretty good... except the service. The service is atrocious. I've had to wait 20 minutes for my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been here a few times and the place is really nice. Its got an indoor and outdoor area & people and even the bouncers are pretty cool. The sausage platter is the thing to get no doubt, as for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad this place exists. It's a little slice of Munich meets the East Village meets the old Sportsmen's Lodge smack dab in Silverlake. I don't even like German food, but I like the Red Lion.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Clueless 'Bouncers' at the RLT, When myself and two beautiful girlfriends come to spend time at your establishment, do not tell us you are 'at capacity' and then ignore the fact that nine...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i used to hit this joint up all the time when i went up to la more, but it has been a while. their beer selection is fabulous, and their food is very authentic...i am half german and have eaten my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Schnitzel! My dying dish is the Red Lion Schnitzel with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, and a Hofbrau Lager and from no where else! Great beers, German Service (slow and witty), and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place would be so fun to just go to, eat, and stay out on the Beer Garden patio the whole night. We got there a little late so we had some seating issues, but the place is really cool inside....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is located right in my neighborhood 3 miles away. A few buddies and I go out for some drinks on a Saturday night and find out that the parking can be a seriously bitch. Small parking lot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
got im himmel! ich liebe diese platz!so many experiences to savor upon visiting this joint. you first walk in and get the vibe of a 1970s piano pub. up the stairs there's a cozy little bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the fact that good German beers seem to get expensive quickly, I love the Red Lion. There's nothing better than sitting out on the patio enjoying great beers and a platter of sausage after a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I very simply requested a gin and tonic AND a Wild Turkey on the rocks, and ended up with a wild turkey and tonic. It was disgusting.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just have to reiterate, this hamburger is so delicious that my mad ravings convinced a red meat hater to order one and he didn't regret it one bit. i didn't know i was so friggin convincing, but i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a friend's birthday last Monday, and I have to say, the beer garden is kind of cold in the winter! Try and stay to the left of it where the heat lamps are. I almost froze my toes off...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for the first time in 3 years. A great place for a few authentic German Beers on tap, and decent German food. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is the cranky "sauer-kraut"...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hef on tap. yes. yes. so tasty. i wouldn't eat in there because i fear looking like a stout german by the end of the night. i will however have two beers while i wait for my friends to eat. i did...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I have never been to Germany but this is what I would imagine it to be like. Hot ladies walking around in crazy outfits handing outrageously huge beers to anyone who will take them. Go to the back...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Lion brought me back to Germany for an evening. The beers on top are respective of what I found while spending a few months in Deutschland. Spaten, Paulaner and a few others (none of this Beck's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, the best rotisserie chicken I have ever had. Tasty food and the service is usually great (usually: for some reason, service is far from stellar outside on the patio. Day, night, lunch, or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is what the crappy Torrance Oktoberfest should've been: an adult's version of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland. I could see the Brothers Grimm eating here with its dark wood paneling, casks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in the neighborhood on Friday night and stopped by the Red Lion to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to discover a Bavarian oasis. Big and bigger sized beers, the scent of sausage and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been drinking at the Red Lion before - up in the beer garden - fun fun fun! This time, we sat downstairs and ordered sausage plates! Everything looked delicious... and the general report was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places i walk into and immediately scan the room for ex boyfriends and or creepy older men. i have a love hate relationship to Red Lion, its not the most fun for one or two people...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here many times, was here last night, a good time was had by all. Met many cool people, no bad vibes, sang German drinking songs. Ficken trinken bier arschloch!
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and can't wait to return. Great fun vibe and plenty of beer, oh yeah! But there were some issues: 1) If you order the beer boot (they ask for your credit card) beware that they will...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better restaurants of any kind in LA. The food is all amazing and the beer is authenic goodness. It gets overrun by hipsters on weekend nights, but I always still manage to spot some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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My wife and I went for lunch during mid-week at the Red Lion Tavern. Being German and living in L.A. for the past 40 years, I have come to know the German Restaurants and German Clubs. When you walk into the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambiance more than the food. Maybe if I ate bratwurst I'd be stoked, but I don't do weenies. Anyway, the couple times I went I had the Oktoberfest beer which was good. Once time for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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The title of this story is Pub Grub. It rhymes but does it match? I have...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its like shooting pool in your grandmother's basement on Nikolaustag while living inside an episode of All in the Family.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for October Fest!! Great German Beers and food!!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some context. I lived in Germany for a number of years when I was still in grad school.For Germans of my generation, Asian food, other European foods, and of course, Turkish food have become a normal...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good times! Went with a bunch of friends from work and managed to somehow find a table upstairs for our big group. Good beer...I didn't try any of the food as there wasn't much for a vegetarian....
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nurnberger Bratwrust with sauerkraut - yummy! Good German food or as good as it gets in Los Angeles. This venue functions well as a bar with their fine selection of German draught brews. Either...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A beer garden in the middle of LA? Order split pea soup and it's served in a glass mug w/ a sausage in it? Zjyeah.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for family friendly beer drinking. I went at lunch time on a weekend. Very chill atmosphere. I recommend ordering the food at the back of the menu, which is much cheaper. For ex. a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Lion is just a great place to chill with some friends. My friends and I always end up in the beer garden, which is a perfect place to talk and laugh, do a little people watching, and down a few...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ridiculously funi organized an oktoberfest celebration, since the one at the alpine village sucked donkey nutstexted a bunch of friends the day before, and we had a huge group roll throughi think...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yanno, I like the Red Lion in concept. Love the beer garden upstairs, really the only place to sit. I love a sausage, anytime I can get it. And I like me some German wine. But the rest of the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bathroom's pretty dirty, but the saloon doors on the stall more than make up for it.
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All right - my friends and I found the trick: you gotta sit at the bar. The service was great! She had a fresh beer ready just as I was finishing one. We had a few rounds of shots on the house too! Oh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
how do people like this place?it's expensiveit's always extremely over crowded.small beer pitchers.for what they charge for the beer they need to have bigger beer pitchers. i guess some wannabe lame...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place its a great group gathering placethe Rote Grutze is to die forenough said it's one of those hidden gems in life that you at least have to try out if you are looking for a place to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If this place wasn't packed all the time, I'd go more often. It's a little stuffy for my tastes, some may say cozy, but overall I like the vibe. The service is pleasant, but be prepared to wait (even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You would think such a hip town as SILVER LAKE would have better pubs to offer. This place is one of the better known spots in the area. After coming here a few times over the last five or six years...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being the beer junkies that Brian and I are, we both were looking forward to the refreshment of an afternoon brew and crossing our fingers that the Red Lion Tavern was the real deal.When we first got...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with this place.Here are the words that I usually use to describe it:*Tragic*Depressing*BizarreHere is what I usually say when someone says "let's meet at the Lion":...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty awesome. I'm not a big beer drinker but the bitburger pilsner was delicious. The crowd was a good mix of people from different walks of life. It was nice being able to go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great!Granted being a strict vegetarian theres nothing to eat here. BUT that doesn't even matter. The beer selection is awesome! I recommend this place during the week when its not quite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great escape from the never-ending LA scene. The people are down to earth and not as superficial as the crowd in Hollywood or etc. Its great every night whether its a Monday or a Friday. It...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere here! The service is fantastic, good selection of German beer and the waitresses wear dirndls! The upstairs is partly outdoors, smoking allowed, heaters in the winter. A cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the bratwurst was awesome! sauerkraut was a bit intense for my liking. ultimately this place is only worthy of 2 stars because of the beer. fuck lady, why the fuck would i want to pay $6 a pint for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i first moved to los angeles my dad recommended that i drop by the red lion for drinks. apparently back in the early 80s this is where his boss would take him and other employees out for drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take this place to the bank, cash it and then buy yourself something priceless... like a wiener-schnitzel juggling, beer guzzling, lederhosen wearing, German tavern. Wait...?This place parties harder...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars...and here's why.I won't hold it against Red Lion Tavern that it is way farther than I'd like to go from mi casa on a Wednesday night. I'll hold that against the guy that picked the place to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Oktoberfest just started so while I'm in town a buddy of mine took me here. So awesome. The menu had so many authentic German dishes that I will have to come back. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sausage and beer! The perfect combination! Ok, sausage and a back scratching. OOOOooo or back scratching and a blow job. no no wait, a blow job and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! NOOOOOOOOOO...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although the Red Lion has a lot, I parked on the street which was fairly painless around 7 p.m. last night.The downstairs bar was filled with locals having a brew or two before ambling off to their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot to go to after a Dodger Game. Nearby Dodger Stadium, but yet I always get lost trying to get here. Good beer and good times here. Piano Man is pretty cool. Keeps the downstairs lively....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place for meeting friends for a drink. It's old school down to the waitress's uniform. I've been there several times for dinner and have left full and content each time. Love their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad spot to hangout and have some beers. It has a nice decor that makes you feel right at home. Never had the opportunity to eat there but the menu hosts a slew of authentic German treats. One...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you like beer, and you're not looking for a corona with lime (don't get me wrong, i like corona) ...this place has great imported german beer. food's decent: juicy burgers, bratwurst and, of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When me and the Misses lived in Silver Lake, more often than not we were here. They have great German beer, on tap of course, and the kitchen makes darn good burgers and pretzels. The live music is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is weird that I haven't reviewed the Red Lion. It was the first bar I went to in Los Angeles. I thought it was pretty great, really, and that was before I knew that the Red Lion was one of the few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss 4 years ago when the fratty boys and hipsters didn't know about this place at all (and when the Cha-Cha Lounge across the street was a tranny bar...maybe that has something to do with it?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Haven't been in a few years now but always remember it because it's so unique you just gotta love the atmosphere! Different and refreshing.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
theres a boot of beer and an inbetween bar? rock on.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place!!We asked for menus and about 30 seconds later we got a: do you know what you want??Me on the inside: what, are you from New York or something?Me on the outside: not just yet, can we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to go to Red Lion Tavern for months and when my husband and I had a visitor in town who appreciates all things German, we decided to make the trip to Silver Lake. We walked in to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took German in highschool so while looking for a place to eat I had to go to this tavern. Strangers have told me that their fish and chips are to die for. Their security guard, while drinking milk...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
two words: BEER GARDEN. And its on the roof top. enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite bars in LA. I've been waiting to write a review because I wanted to do it proper justice. I don't think I will but I'll try.First off, it's a German beer garden. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love beer. Some days, the booze monkey and I look forward in eager anticipation to the 1st beer of the evening with that 'night before christmas morning' excitement. Red Lion has a lot of great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great beer selection. great sausage. mediocre service. hefeweizen and soda is usually warm and flat. we usually get the sausage platter (yummmm), mashed potatoes, and saurkraut. i recommend the honey...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this place more stars but last time I was here, the service SUUUUUUCKED. I understand it gets busy on Friday nights. But the waitress was either deaf or suffering from Alzheimer's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Real German beer and real German sausages, what's not to love? Been here many, many times. Some things are better than others. The fish and chips, they give you a huge portion but was kind of "fishy"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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We've gone through the German (or "German", as some proved to be!) restaurants in LA, and this is by far the best. The beer selection sports proper wei?bier, and the menu has some excellent German items - the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Red Lion Tavern...how do I love thee? It would be impossible for me to count the ways. The food here is authentic, European fare (primarily German, although there are some other regions thrown...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to preface this review by saying I grew up in Michigan and we often took trips to Wisconsin, (after the Ps decided the vegetarian lifestyle was no longer for them - oh happy day), for Brats and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Lion is probably my favorite restaurant. I live reasonably far away, so it's a nice treat. I first went after I had recently been to Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas and I had a craving for some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so much fun. Beer and sausage. For a simple night out with oodles of alchohol then come on down. Even if you plan on not drinking you'll get drunk. The first obstacle to this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At the recommendation of friends I went to the Red Lion Tavern. I wanted some sauerbraten you see and my friends remembered they had it. When I was in college a small place near the University of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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It is exactly what I was looking for. German restaurants are known for great times. If you like beer, great home cooked food and tons of fun, Red Lion Tavern is a great place to go to. This restaurant has an...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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This German pub is a great place for drinks and a great hangout especially on summer nights. They have a really nice patio on the second floor where you can mingle with friends while having a nice cold beer....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beware! This place is for the die hard German food fan that has a little anarchy in their blood.This place has the most amazing German beer selection I have seen outside of Bavaria. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the upstairs patio, and I love their selection of great German beers.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
oh, watch fran d. write against the tide of five star reviews for the red lion tavern!!!! he's so hard to please!damn straight i am and don't YOU forget it!anyway, i visited the red lion tavern after...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only went here because I knew one of the bartenders. Fortunately, it ruled! She wore cute little lederhosen and let me sample the 85 proof alcohol. The outside is sweet.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food is good and the beer is strong. This is the only place I have ever blacked out in. I remember being upstairs and moving down to the first floor. Apparently there were jager...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ich trinke das bier. That's one of the few things still stored in whatever brain cell is responsible for the residue from my disastrous C earning journey through Deutsch 101 at 9 am freshman year....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to watch the Eurocup semi-finals between Germany & Turkey here with my boss who is German. So glad the Euro's play soccer during the work week in the middle of the day, makes for a great excuse...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kitschy, tavernous fun. If loud serving wenches in dirndls plunking down beers and laughing at the people ordering beerstein soup aren't your scene, then this is not the place for you. (why on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boy am I glad I don't live near this place or I would be in trouble! The food and beer is fantastic and the atmosphere is even better. Love it!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the many wonders at Red Lion are: Trivia Night (Monday, upstairs), scandalous-looking sausage soup (pint of pecker, anyone?), a fab outdoor beer garden, live old-man-on-keys downstairs, a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A solid place to go. You can eat and drink German style. Pretty waitresses, and i think they were wearing German uniforms. It's cool how the second floor is somewhat open, so it's definitely a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a fun bar!! Upstairs they have a patio which is really nice to sit at on nice days and warm nights. The staff is really friendly and from my experience have German accents which only makes me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ladies this is the place to go to get laid find yourself new boy lover in silver lake
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sausage. sausage. sausage. beer.Sausage. sausage. sausage. beer.Sausage. sausage. sausage. beer.Sausage. sausage. sausage. beer.I'm so poetic ... someone hand me a Nobel Prize in Literature.So juicy,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a small world after all version of Germany. We had a drink on the upstairs patio, where the servers wear short red embroided heidi dressings, sans stockings. Full o hipsters. The ground floor...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Lions Gate.This place is always a great time. It can get really crowded, but not in an annoying way. The waitresses are awesome and they wear classic uniforms. They keyboard dewd is great too....
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Red Lion! Thank you for teaching me to appreciate the goodness of a nice cool beer on a summer afternoon...with sausages and German potato salad...yummy.Been going here for five years now (at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Lion is a very cool, nontraditional way to spend a Friday or Saturday night out. The beer selection is fantastic if you are of fan of Heffeweisen and kitsch, such as myself. The whole place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was the 85 degree weather (at night mind you). Or maybe it was the lack of air conditioners. Or maybe it was the gross Radler I ordered. I wasn't too impressed with this place but there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got here in L.A. last night and this was my first meal. Great stuff! It smelled like an old Deutsch restaurant and the barmaid actually spoke Deutsch! Yes!I ordered the schnitzel -- good, very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE.LOVE.LOVE.RED LION ROCKS MY FACE.German Beergarden... great Hef.. Great beer... Lots of the same labels I saw while in Germany.LOVE the many quirky little rooms and places to hang.LOVE the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A German pub within walking distance of my house! This place is great for beer, late night eats, and just chilling with friends. I have to admit, I hate their parking lot. It's on an insane incline,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Snausages....and beer. This place rocks, great beer on tap and the food is authentic. The patio is a blast as well, well worth the wait to get a table. Go for the shnitzle, stay for the beer :-)
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know how old bars in Europe are, well, old?Keep that in mind when you roll up...You have to dig the European/ Midwest vibe because this feels like you could be in Milwaukee when you walk in ......
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell madly in love with everything about you. Real Bavarian barmaids! Incredible dunkels. Lots of rooms. Great food. If I wasn't working you could find me living here when I lived in LA last year.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to actually go to this place. I was happy I found a parking spot on the lot and couldn't wait to meet my friends inside. When I first walked in, I guess it's the actual dining...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I believe we had the same waitress Elvis B did. However I was still able to enjoy this place. The beer, food, German decor, and company all make up for our server's lack of service.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The beer is all imported and is only $6 a pint which is pretty good by LA standards. The beer is also has a little more kick for you buck so if your goal is to get fwasted then you'll be well on your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years, and its still one of my favorite places to go drink -- the only problem is that its tough to find a spot to sit. The upstairs patio is definitely the place to be,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for 3 key reasons:BEERWonderful German AtmospherePotato Pancakes and other dishes!It's a great homely German bar. It gets crowded and parking ain't easy, but its a cool place w/...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The downstairs restaurant makes you feel like you're in a small town in Germany. The waitress' costumes were cool, we ordered the German fried potatoes and sausage platter, both were delish. My man...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't a reason to think of for dropping a star. We've been here tons of times and have gotten to know some of the staff. We held a large party for a close friend in the beer garden and ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For those days when you need a hefty wheat beer and a plate full of schnitzel, you just can't go wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the feel of the place! At 11pm on Friday night, beer garden upstairs was too crowded, but the little bar room to its right was just right. Have to agree with some of the others on the beer being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Optimator! Optimator! Optimator!Park down the street at Bank of America.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMmmmm. Beer. Good. Server...so so. Food was OK. Definitely like the beer though.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is all about the beer, patio, and sausage platter. The beers on tap are always flat or warm, but that just adds to the charm of the place. Sometimes when I'm feeling too bloaty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time a couple of Fridays ago. I was a little shocked to have to wait in a line outside as it's a bar. A bar people. Fortunately the line moved quickly and within ten minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ya...is good.Lunch. 3 Guys. Platter of Sausages hunks.Half Sandwich/soup.Happy campers.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here, since big and bigger were not carding people in the front. Service varies with each server, some are good, some have a schnitzel up their rears. Beer rocks, prices seemed to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to drink!!! They have a beer garden and some lady playing the piano on the first floor....Only go here for beer or to hang out with some friends. BUT DO NOT ORDER ANY FOOD. the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Great place for drinks. It has a second floor and the atmosphere is great. They have a parking lot adjacent to the bldg. It was a great place for a drink and unwind after work.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. It has become one of my regular spots as I live only 10 minutes driving distance. I first tried this place back in March for my bf's birthday. In reading other Yelper...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unassuming front room, the real party is in the back patio. Usually packded to the brim on weekends, a great spot to chill and get sliced. They have a good selection of german beers on tap that they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got here around 2 for a friend's bday on a Sunday, and there were plenty of seats. However, maybe an hour or so later, this place became PACKED. I have never had German food before, so I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the only place I have been to in silverlake because it is so far from where I live, but it makes me want to go back to silverlake in a second!!This bar, complete with a HUGE ALMOST...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cant say enough times how much I love my new neighborhood! I came here last night with some girlfriends. It reminded me of a beergarden in Hamburg... Ok, well I've never been to a beergarden in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite places to be--esp on Sunday in the Biergarten
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beer and potato pancakes = HEAVEN!Love, love, love the Red Lion. My favorite Sunday afternoon is sitting in the beer garden at the Lion with friends enjoying a Bitburger, bratwurst and potato...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite a few rough patches this will always hold a spot in my heart as one of the best places to share food and drink with friends. The schnitzel is reeeeally good here and the apple struddle looks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken Schnitzel!!The crowd differs from night to night. Early on weeknights you will see the neighborhood regulars. I prefer the week nights when it's a little quieter. On the weekends the young...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the food here! it's so good. the potato pancakes...yummy! the only problem is the crowded dining room...there's hardly any room to even cut your bratwurst without elbowing someone.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very authentic German food, according to my German boss and my experiences from eating German food in Frankfurt area.Their red cabbages are to die for. I had sourbratten with cheese spaetzle and they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place.. AMAZING beer selection, unheard of prices.. seriously, I think it was $6 for a huge draft beer.. not Bud Light, but quality good beer. We didn't get to try the food, but I will make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hungarian goulash that's darker than the blood in my veins. Cabbage red enough to tint your teeth. Sausages a mile long. Oh, why not... throw in a German beer that takes like smoked bacon! THAT'S a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I seem to be of the minority on this place obviously. Hey you, blondie waitress with the f*ing chip on your shoulder... if you hate your fricking job so much, stop torturing unsuspecting customers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man, i love this place! terrific atmosphere for just about any occasion. do yourself a favor and order a bowl of goulash soup and a plate of schnitzel, then wash it down with a frosty mug of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun. the food is good enough and the beer is great. It has a nice patio that is even a fun place to be on a rainy day. Sometimes the beer is flat and weird and maybe they should think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Last time I was here I took a German-born-and-raised co-worker friend here...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must say--great selection of beer that is out of the question, but would i go there for the authentic German food?--well i did the stupidity to drag my Czech friend who grew up among the German...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of German beer, people, and waitresses in leiderhosen - what more could one want? This place was really good but also really crowded when I went. My friends and I went upstairs and stood near...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place for a long time so I met a date there. The date was pretty good but The Red Lion was awesome. I really like the dive bar feel of the place. It's very comfy and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite part of coming to Red Lion was drinking 'lots of beer. Like a kid at a candy store. Whatever the strongest beer was called, I liked that one the best. I left glowing like Rudolph's nose. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here once for a little networking meeting ...haven't tried the food yet ..it looked and smelled great..they have a bunch of different beers to choose from. I like the outdoor patio and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
don't throw sausages at me, but beer really isn't my thing. so when i partook in the goodies offered here, i really focused on the food and the environment rather than the beer. so my review is based...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, Extensive German beer selection (which is served in liters!) If you go, try the beer garden upstairs.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There arent really any downfalls to the Red Lion except the fact that there are generally not many hot guys there.. but really that just depends on MY taste :)Anyways. I love the red lion. the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I tried to go it was shut down by the health board because of severe infestation. not sure what that means, but damn if I'm gonna find out. The only good part of the place is the cup-o-cock....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our friend came here early in the morning to watch England play at the World Cup. In the midst of the game, there was an older Englishman that our friend asked if he wanted to have a drink. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge fan of the beer garden experience. Something about it just makes everyone sociable (maybe it's the beer).This place is boistrous and boozy but has lots of nooks and crannies to commandeer. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My brother told me about it. Theres a guy on the keyboard / midi drums on the 1st floor. We gave him some crazy request and he was able to pull it off. SLAYER! He doesn't actually...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We LOVE this place. You have to try the potato pancakes. It's hard not to go here every night. Glad we live close, cause the parking lot does look bad! Always a new waitress though... I like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you can believe it, a woman friend of mine came out as a lesbian at this bar/pub/restaurant. The ironice fact that we both ordered delicious sausages was not lost on either of us. Maybe her, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went her for a friend's going away party and it's a pretty good place to just eat, drink, chat, and mingle. yes, it gets packed and parking sucks. i think a lot of people parked at the bank of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of beer. In fact, I hate it. But there's something about this place that's just fun. I can't complain about parking because I never drive here and my friend always seem to find parking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As almost everyone before me wrote, the parking situation IS horrible. But let me tell you, its worth it. If you're a fan of beer, then this is a place you definitely have to visit at least a few...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Call me a drinker, but I love me some Good Ol' German Pubs...especially one that is convienetly located to home, work, and school. This is the place me and my boyfriend go when he needs a drink and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is a pain, and service can sometimes be a bit on the slow side, but the food is absolutely amazing.I didn't like sauerkraut before I came here with a co-worker, and now I can't get enough of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Parking wasn't easy, and this place was loud and crammed with eople. I liked the open-roof beer garden upstairs, and the huge beer my friends ordered seemed pretty cool. The crowdedness was too much...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew this place would be somewhat legit? I was super skeptical when my friends dragged me here, however it turned out to be a rather nice atmosphere with quite the unique crowd. First floor is a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a group of friends and ordered nothing. I wasn't really hungry and figured German fare wasn't going to be light enough for me to handle. I was right.My friends each dished up little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sausage, beer and haunchy women in Lederhosen. Not to be missed.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the dodgy neighborhood or the lack of parking deter you from making your stand at the Red Lion. Be brave. Park in that weird spot. There you go. Look both ways before you cross the street...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Friday night and it was PACKED. We lucked out by finding a corner booth after only looking around 5 minutes for a table. There was a man at the piano singing the blues which was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty good Silver Lake group spot. I'm really giving it 3.5 stars.Of course the beer is awesome and I can't say much about the food, being that I've never really had authentic German...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great place to hang out with a larger group as the outdoor patio is nice and big and the place has a great vibe. I have had my birthday celebrations there a couple of times and everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the beer garden here is magic. in the early afternoon, in the evening, late at night, empty or packed: magic. the helpings are healthy though, according to philipp, the wurst is a bit bland (i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here, early if you want parking in the lot. Be served potato pancakes by a slightly scary waitress in a German frock. Drink several rounds of Spaten. Shout requests for ELO at the piano guy....
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow.- 3 totally different areas for 3 totally different vibes = Red Lion.- German, beer, sausage, bread, sauerkraut, hipsters, meatheads, bimbos, average joes/janes.- The servers wear dirndl.- I saw a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I LOVED this place. If I lived closer, I'd be here every day. It's the only place where you can find hofbrau and spaten oktoberfest on tap. Laid back friendly folks, both drink and work here....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upsides: Great german draft beer, tasty sausage platter and roasted duck. Great beer garden area, especially during the summer. Staff will not force you onto trains. Downsides: Pricey for what it is,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Genius. Absolutely genius.Great beers and a great atmosphere. Very chill and laid back, music isn't obnoxiously loud and you can actually find a seat (MOST of the time).Parking does suck, but if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
GOOD BEER HORRIBLE FOOD HORRIBLE SERVICE ! Sorry, NO SERVICE at all !
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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this place is great. First of all....don't complain about the food if yiou...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sausages, bratwurst, sauerkraut, cabbage. Greasyyyyyy times children. Once again the stomach of steel is important to have.The beer selection is great, but not cheap by any means.I truly enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw Jake Gyllenhaal here with some random dirty blonde after one of his breakups from Kirsten Dunst . Automatic 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only a damn fool doesn't like a sausage platter, a damn fool.The red lion is a Silverlake Staple, and no complaining about Hipsters because: a. This is Silverlake AND b. You probably are one....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How have I not reviewed this place yet??? The Red Lion is one of my favorite bars in all of Los Angeles. I can't say that I am a big fan of German cuisine, but there is something about the sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it the waitresses in Liederhosen and sneakers? Maybe it's the dude with the casio keyboard playing all your favorite hits?The huge biergarden?The authentic German beers?It's all of the above with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I keep coming back to this place because the environment is so cool, but I've finally learned to stop ordering the food; every dish I've ordered here has tasted like a dreary... dry, sponge. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the servers wear leiderhozen.. the german brews come in TALL CHILLED GLASSES... need i say more. its hard to call this a dive.. but it was pretty packed and a hop-skip away from cha cha lounge.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok. i give them credit because it was crowded on a tuesday night. unfortunately, it wasn't my type of crowd. but i guess it makes sense, given that it's supposed to be a german pub.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've only been to this place once, but I do plan to head back eventually for a second evaluation. From what I gather so far, its a pretty hip little place to go. I was there on a friday or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My partner and I ate dinner downstairs this past saturday night. I had high hopes, not for the food as much as the idea of a cheesy Teutonic good time.The food is just OK....not too authentic taste...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who knows me is aware that I love sausage.Wait, did that sound wrong?Well, whatever, I do love sausage and beer and cute waitresses dressed in dirndls. The Red Lion satiates my lust for all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not my kind of crowd and not my kind of place..... Maybe when I'm older... let's say, in 3 years.Food is good... German homestyle kind of food, portions are huge, and service was great. Live music......
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Now I didn't get a chance to eat or even get a drink so I can comment on that but I have never been treated so bad in a place (I call it place because I cant tell if its more bar or more restaurant.) To start...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is pretty awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was fantastic. As a home brewer, I enjoy hearty beers. The variety of German beers here was great. We went for Happy hour, so the beers seemed even tastier!In addition the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place to hang out with a group of friends on the top patio even though the food is mediocre(with exception to the fish and chips) and the quality of beer on tap is hit or miss. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
some of the best beer and German food around. i go as often as i can. every time i go i leave the Red Lion full and happy. authentic German food and beer, great menu selection, great beer selection. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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It's a great place to have a beer and some German food. The Red Lion Tavern does tend to get crowded which can affect how responsive your server will be but this is the kind of place you want to just unwind...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SAUSAGE PLATTER AND SPATEN OPTIMATOR !!(thats all i really want to say, but must add - get there early enough to have a drink on the patio upstairs, and stay late enough for the keyboard serenades in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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I went to the red lion tavern for several occasions now and enjoyed it every time. I am originally from germany and came to america a few years ago. I used to have my parents send me all the german *things*...
menupages.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place. The beer is good, the food is not that great but OK, the piano/singer lady is so horrible that it is fun. Actually, escape the first floor "entertainment" and head for the top floor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last Wednesday night with a few friends. Great place! Authentic decoration! Delicious Food! Friendly service! Highly recommended. It gets crowded after 8 pm. You can park your car...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beef Rouladen, who loves it? Me. Ol' German descent from Cincinnati home of all Jerries int he USA--- ME!This place has GREAT rouladen...and that is not as easy to find as one might think. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great selection on tap for decent prices. I love my Spaten. However, as what Victor L. said -- the food here is great. Simply great. I ordered the bockwurst because I find it nicer than the brats,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Being a native of Echo Park, California, there is a lot of strange nostalgia surrounding the Red Lion Tavern. It used to be a fledgling German theme bar with unattractive employees and barflies from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The snausage here is excellent. Eric S., who I was on vacation with, agreed with me that we should hit this place up. He's a resident German expert, a history major and fluent in German. He ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's always such fun at the Red Lion. Beers, sausages, those cute uniforms the waitresses wear, and of course, the live entertainment (the piano bar and the people) make for one of the best places to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to look at with the beer wenches. But service sucked, almost felt discriminated against cause I waited for 30 minutes to get waited on at the bar and everyone around me got their beer....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smoking Patio in here Rocks! But Why? Why they have eto close it at 11pm? What's the point of it..then everybody has to move inside!Inside?Don't you smell it inside? Is it cabbage? What is it? Get me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for those who can't wait for oktoberfest or just those who want it be oktoberfest everyday, this is the place for you!! low key, chilled environment, food, drinks, multi-level and a lot of old...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
German hipsters = love. Food is nice hearty German food. Ambiance would be tacky old fish restaurant decor, but then there are all the Germans. And all the Silverlakeians. And the trivia nights at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite place of mine. This is the kinda place that you decide to head to while you're already in the car and not sure where to go for a beer. It's not one of those places you "plan" to go to, as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Having lived in L.A. for over 18 years, I've been to plenty of bars, clubs and so forth. But I have never experienced a more rude bunch of bouncers (or should I say thugs) in my life. And this wasn't even on...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holly shit! Are we are in Germany??? I totally would, only if the security guard did not discriminate against me and not let me in, especially because I am a foreigner, a foreigner in Germany! WTF????...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What I love about the Red Lion:1. Open air beer garden where people can smoke without stinking up.2. The Weisswurst (veal sausage) with sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, and horseradish mustard -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great outdoor beergarden. Nice crowd, slow service; but that'll remind you of Europe- Relax. There's nothing to snack on but the sausage platter, and that only goes well because of the probable...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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I live near there and can walk to the red lion for a pint. The atmosphere is nice for someone my age. It is not a college crowd, Even when it is crowded, its nice to share a table and meet some new friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the second floor, able to drink and smoke. Beer selection is really, really good. If not a beer drinker you can find your mixed drink here as well.The food is good, you have to try the sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Beer Garden. It's great in the summer, you can smoke outdoors have a Hef and shoot the shit. I love this place during the day. If you try to come later you will probably end up standing are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The title of this story is Pub Grub. It rhymes but does it match? I have been writing/thinking about this for a few weeks now; I have visited a few restaurants that I would put in the category of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was dragged here years ago by a friend who has, shall we say, slightly expensive taste in epicurean adventures. There is nothing wrong with that, as long as you can afford it, and most of the time,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bratwurst and beer. What more could you ask for? Looking for a bunch of friendly people (young and OLD) getting their drink on at the beer garden? This is your spot. My German bf took me here and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVE this place! Not a beer drinker myself but I think that definitely changed after a night out at this place. All you need to do is order beers and their sausage platter and you're all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband took me here so we could get tipsy on a night out without the kid and here's what I learned:Do not pig out on their absolutely delicious greasy sausages and red cabbage IF you've already...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I found the Red Lion unexpectedly and boy were we surprised! The second I walked in I was really impressed by the atmosphere: Wooden walls, dim lighting, old German decorations, a guy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My old stomping grounds. Every time I go back to LA, I have to stop by and drink a few here. I have showed all my friends this place and now they frequent this place quite a bit. I love it so much,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to LA I was invited to meet friends at the Red Lion in a place called Silverlake. I had heard that SL (I overheard someone call it that last night.) was the hipster haunt in LA - an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the perfect beer roostsausage platter dirndl dancelong time love lion
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Lion about 100 times, and I am never disappointed. Mainly because I know exactly what to expect and how to order the right things. First off, stick with sausages and potato...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this place!beers, yes please!sausage plate, oh yeah..waitress outfits, hilarious!i will make the drive from the Westside just to go here!
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I HEART Red Lion. Great German beers, multiple places to hang, a piono bar etc. Great place to get in trouble ;)
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is hilarious. It's ancient, the bottom floor is like a 1940's den, the second floor like a cave, and the waitresses wear dirndls. Although it's extremely close to me, honestly, the cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
unpretentious euro-vibe. knowledgeable staff made excellent recommendations ("If you like____, You'll love_____"). enjoyed the patio, though it was packed and we had to stand. decent food- served...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went down to LA over the weekend and wanted to get our spaetzel on so a couple of friends and I decided to check out Red Lion Tavern. Never having been there, I thought it was a great place, the bier...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be fooled by the divey and dark appearance when you walk in...simply find the stairs and make your way to the 2nd floor patio. Its open, airy and has its own bar. They make killer sauerkraut...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Red Lion for my first time last week and I loved it! Downstairs was so cozy. I ate dinner and it was great, esp. the sauerkraut and the german potato salad...and the best part was my HUGE...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a favorite hang of mine. Now it sucks. Horrible service, overcooked/burned food, and dirty dishes.Once a week 5-20 of us would eat and drink the night away. We knew all the waitresses...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is something magical about the Red Lion. It could be the great beer, or the Zwack Unicum, or the jagertee, or the spatzle, but I really think it is the amazing staff which have always gone out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the red lion. On the inside it is dark and intimate and there are all these randomly spaced out rooms so if you don't wander around you think it's this really tiny place. The beer garden is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ask any one of my friends. I am a lover of themes. For that reason alone, this place is faboo. It's like Oktoberfest all year round, and they do it up right....no fakey fakey. For starters, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red Lion is like a cozy German cave. The ground floor bar is very traditionally pub-like; go upstairs and there are two small rooms, one teeny bar with stools; one more open room with booths for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun and backed. I feel like a sardine when I come on a Friday, Saturday.it is fun and on st. patty's it is hella fun. green hats anyone???I think I need the red lion more often, hummmmm!
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love Red Lion. I always see the same waitress in the downstairs bar/dining room. She is my absolute favorite and with the number of tables she has to deal with, the service is still...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last Thursday at about 11pm and it had a closed sign... Anyone?
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what could be better than giant beers and sassy ladies in leiderhosen? only the addition of greasy latkes from heaven, strange old signed headshots on the wall, and a dude playing keys and singing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the awesome weirdness of this place - especially the outfits they wear, ha! this is a no frills beer garden/restaurant. great (huge) beers and fun crowd. just kind of a laid back place to hang...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walked in here Thursday night and it's pretty cool in a helter skelter way. Dark lighting and furniture, a bar area, booths and tables, wall hangings, several tv's on the news station. People of all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need some authentic Hungarian goulash after an exhausting wine-tasting? Hankering for some sauerkraut and wieners after a long night of socializing with Silverlake types? Well, step right into the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a fun, cool place to hang out before hitting the town. The beer garden is great fun, but if you want a more intimate setting, I'd say hang out downstairs with the piano man. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah yeah, what a fun place. The first-floor room is dark and cozy, and when I was there, some friendly older guy was playing keyboard and singing. There's a bar there, and it's pretty easy to figure...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hooray for Red Lion!Tasty German beer at very affordable prices. i don't eat meats, but the word on the street is that they have the best bratwurst in town. the potato pancakes come with applesauce...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Red Lion Tavern! The best place to go with a couple of good friends to drink and eat. The sausage platter is a must! The beers pretty tasty too. The crowds awesome and the people working there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a beer garden!!! That's what it's called, isn't it? Yay, beer garden!!!! Plus, you can get a sausage sampler thingy with an assortment of little meats with a side of peppers. Perfect with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In case you haven't figured it out yet, the Red Lion is a bavarian style bar, complete with a beer garden. That's right, you can drink outside in the sun while sucking down your German pilsner &...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
beer.. brats.. beautiful...I would write more but I really can't remember much except.. parking was scary.. everything was uphill and you have this major blind spot when you are trying to back out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, at the end of the day on Friday, a girl just wants a large German beer complimented by bratwurst and potato pancakes. And, God bless you, Red Lion Tavern, for being there for me in those...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for four kinds of sausage on one plate? Done. Looking for an old-school lounge with live entertainment AND a biergarten on the roof? Cheap Pints? Waitresses in Dirndls? Done, done, and done....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like that there are three bars and several nooks and crannies to make out in. Outside patio for fresh Los Angeles air. I haven't tried the food but next time I go it's a must.Quote of the night (as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Cause life is too short to drink cheap beer..." reads a Warstiener poster on the wall of the beer garden...My kind of fucking place...Thank god this spot is sorta far from my crib, otherwise I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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The beer is all imported and is only $6 a pint which is pretty good by LA standards. The beer is also has a little more kick for you buck so if your goal is to get fwasted then you'll be well on your way. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their own beers outside patio- line for patiooverall a good place to go. one day i want to eat the food there.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh, boot, i loved you. red lion, i miss theee!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly a favorite among Yelpers, I've been coming here for many years as the special out-of-the-way spot to celebrate a birthday. From all my visits, last Saturday night was my first time to sit up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wandered over to the Red Lion after a show at Spaceland, thinking we were going to meet up with a larger group of Yelpers. We spent a few minutes looking around, and ascertained that they had not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really really liked this place, even though the first time I heard about it the description of the servers and their outfits scared me off a bit. But five seconds in I was wanting to apply for a job...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I personally feel ashamed that in all the years I've been studying German language and culture, I've never set foot in this place until this past weekend. Even worse is I spent less than half an hour...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A seriously cool spot to have a drink and a smoke. The red lion serves a wide variety of german beer and traditional german cuisine to a hip, mostly young clientele. I have seen/met more than a few...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! I have not a single complaint. Several Yelpers met here for dinner before a Spaceland concert last night. The service was excellent, from the bartender to our server: friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to disagree with Rebecca H. on this -- the potato pancakes (or "kartoffelpuffer" as my German friend taught me to say) are DELISH. So much so, that my Jewish friends and I go every year at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the BEER! I have yet to try their food. It's a cute little place in Silverlake with great customers and staff. Great atmosphere. The downstairs is not so cool as the upstairs. Best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is simply legit. I was a little weary when walking into the spot. Seemed like a dark little restaurant, but then I was instantly pacified as I caught a couple notes from the guy tickling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im sure that german cusine has more to offer then sausages, sauerkraut, and beer... but with places like red lion... who cares what they are? i took one look at the menu and was like: 'give me your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't written many reviews yet -and I hold this bar 100% responsible! Personally I'm ready to move on and seek out some new places, but everyone I know keeps bringing me back here.I'll give it 5...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place. This is a bad place. This is not what you were expecting to find in Los Angeles.Trying to divine out the hipness factor is a big Yelp pastime.This place has been around for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Jungen und Madchen:I have arrived in the Silver Lake hipster scene! Finally, I'm getting out at night!I work like 200 hours a week, and fitting in all the amazing activities I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i used to go here all the damn time and i loved the beer too but for some reason over the last months the beer has just started to taste nasty and i havent gotten a cold one in a couple of months all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best "sports bars" in my opinion. The interior is kinda nice. It's hard to find so I remember it wasn't so "mainstream." I remember having A BLAST on St. Patty's day. GREEN BEER.It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are you ready for Das Boot? I had the 2 liter boot with some munchen brats (I think) and wow, was I drunk! The two liter mark is something like 3 inches from the top and of course they filled it to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how I miss the Red Lion. I love this pub. When I lived in LA I used to go here with my girlfriends all the time. When I go to visit friends, we always go back. I've always had excellent service...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I kept looking and looking....... searching the crowd and it was a big crowd but I didn't see any metro-sexuals. Couldn't help but detect a high testosterone level or notice the good ratio of women to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Berlin-er friend swears this place is authentic.The Red Lion schnitzel (breaded cutlet) is great. So is the sauerkraut with cumin.You'll get a break from the hipster crowd here, as this is more the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
typical German pub. spunky servers in dirndls and classic Bavarian cuisine. large selection of German beers that are, unfortunately, served a bit on the luke warm side. drunks and barflies abound....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to hate sauerkraut.Cabbage shavings with salt and vinegar allowed to age until they become sour? Yeah... uhmm.. no thanks.But this place changed my mind.Beef Rouladen: A roll of beef with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Used to go there...Drank a lot of beer, paid my tab, and always tipped well. Even got along with Ray, the bouncer. Bartenders shouldn't treat loyal customers like a piece of trash just because someone else is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Break out the lederhosen were going to the Red Lion Tavern. This tavern looks like something I imagine I'd find in the small towns of Germany. We visited because we were looking for a place to find...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Im not too bright in the German food department and so when I was asking questions about what some entrees were or had, the waitress seemed annoyed...yes, i know it can get annoying to answer many questions...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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This tri-level establishment is unrivaled in its atmosphere and all-around tavern vibe. This place can get crowded but once seated the service is steady. This is the place to go for German beer and German...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun little place I used to walk to when I lived on Fargo. Place is a firetrap on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What the......??? Who the.....????We went here to eat to say fare thee well to Jehan and by the way, he passed on the Jehan Charm (TM) mantle down to all the Js in the house. The Jehan Charm is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sausage, Spaten and good times. I would never classify this place as a "dive bar" the Red Lion Tavern is a "retreat" from the pretentiousness in Los Angeles. You can find it in one of the most chill...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
haggard wenches, bratwurst, and dunkel dinker acker... need I say more? *mmm*The place can get crowded, so get there early if you're hungry. Really cozy pub.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I almost got kicked out for playing Hungry Hungry Hippos in the outdoor biergarten. Yes the game is noisy, what with the hippo heads clacking and us cheering, but so were the drunken...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent pub my friends. This place has amazing German "bier". Nice atmosphere as well. If you go there to have a couple of drinks, I would recommend coming a bit earlier so you can eat dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sausage platter and a pint of heffeweissen...that's a good time. this is not the kind of place i'd come to for happy hour (because they don't really have much of one), but it's a good place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want some good German beer, then look no further!They use to have Karoke, not sure if they still do anymore. The piano bar is cool. Outside pattio is great for warm summer nights.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss this place SO MUCH! Quality German foods and beers, served by hot women in dirndls. The best time I've ever had with food happened here. Really. Dinner with a couple of friends (plates upon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a place to grab some good German beers with some friends, this is the place.It's been packed whenever I was there -- but the vibe is typically pretty good, so it's a comfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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OK place to find some good German beer. Dissapointed that they removed the TVs from the beer-garden.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going with the full 5...Red Lion is a staple. Inside, outside, upstairs, downstairs, wherever you choose to take down some pints of Warstiener, potato pancakes and schnitzel is going to be a blast....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great watering hole and love the dogs or whatever the krauts call them....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so fun and laid back. Can't wait to try the food next time I go. I love the upstairs outdoors patio, it's huge!
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've read a few reviews here that talk about great authentic german food. Being German i definitely wouldn't go that far. Specifically the bratwurst is below authentic german standards, quite below....
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't possibly say anything about the Red Lion that hasn't already been said by someone else but when I love a place as much I love the Red Lion I must have my say! So let me tell you about my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first reaction: my friends and I were big fish in a little pond. It looked like a bunch of war vets reminiscing about WWII (or WWI) and we exchanged amused looks. However, as the night...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One my favorite spots to chill in the breeze and have a beer. I have many remarkable memories at this Cozy spot. I frequent the upstairs open air mainly. I love the huge Ficus Tree and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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I love this tavern. Each time I've gone, I've loved it even more. The bottom floor isn't much. I've not eaten here, but there is food served. Also, sometimes a pianist plays live music. Upstairs is a different...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am such a newbie and I think everyone can smell it.A great place for social gathering, bar hopping, and cool place to chill out and watch sports games on TV. I think guys like Jehan M. and Antonio...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so much fun. I like coming here and getting schnockered on Hefeweissen (see picture) and Jager (no picture, sorry). I also like to eat their weiners (see picture). Hey, I am half...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The red lion is my favorite bar in LA. I get the whole everbody-knows-your-name feeling when I walk in the door, except no one does, but that's completely beside the point. But you get my drift....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the quintessential American version of a German beer garden. It's a pity that there's only one of them in Los Angeles. The clientele are friendly and laid back, most of the waitstaff are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is as fun sober as when you're drunk on sausage. That said, I pounced on the sausage spread when it came out, so I don't REALLY know.Very friendly staff, and a great upstairs. I went...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for an event! Someone really should organize something...This joint is full of nooks & crannys--yeah, quite nookish...which makes it cool for huge sprawling groups and more intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the Yelp event for the 1st time and was throughly impressed! Their sausages and other kinds of meat were very flavorful. The complete opposite of an oscar mayer weiner and the standard...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really had an excellent time here. You couldn't ask for a more friendly staff, together with a great atmosphere, good food, and great drinks. It didn't hurt that I was in most excellent company, so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great and knowledgeable staff!I came here a virgin to German beer. The staff helped me choose, and great choices they were! The food was good, because it was meat, and I'm no stranger to meat. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy hell why am I so hungover? Because the yelpers got me drunk that's why! Aside from passing this place three times trying to look for parking (hello valet?) my hangover and I had a blast!I arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2006
