The Red Lion, Histon

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The Red Lion, Histon A beer house since 1836, the Red Lion continues to embrace its grain led origins.

A beer house since 1836, the Red Lion continues to embrace its grain led origins, recently winning Cambridge CAMRA’s coveted Pub of the Year Award. Throw in a freshly cooked pub menu, four modern en-suite bedrooms, a cracking annual beer festival, pub teams galore (petanque, darts, crib) and a huge helping of community spirit and you’ll begin to see a little of what we’re about.

T-2 days until the rugby kicks off 🏉Ireland v Argentina  Friday, 8.10pm  Check out the full weekend’s fixtures. Book you...
04/11/2026

T-2 days until the rugby kicks off 🏉

Ireland v Argentina
Friday, 8.10pm

Check out the full weekend’s fixtures. Book your table.

04/11/2026

Hungry?! 🤔

Delicious and gorgeous fishcake, anyone?!

02/11/2026

12 events. One village pub. Zero reasons to go anywhere else this December! 🎄✨

Our official 12 Events of Christmas lineup at The Red Lion is officially out!

From cosy tales and cocktail shaking to adult gingerbread house building, game suppers, and our big Quizmas night—we’ve got the entire festive season sorted for Histon.

Swipe through our grid to see all the dates, save this post for later, and hit the link in our bio to book your tables before they're gone! 🍻

Which ones are going in your diary? 🗓️

Light Up The Lion! 🎄Saturday, 21st November - 5pmWe’re flipping the switch and officially turning on Christmas!Expect mu...
02/11/2026

Light Up The Lion! 🎄Saturday, 21st November - 5pm

We’re flipping the switch and officially turning on Christmas!

Expect music, warm drinks, pub lights glowing, and zero self-restraint on festive cheer. Free entry—just turn up! ✨

The Big Village Feast 🍽️ Thursday, 26th November - 7:30pmProsecco on arrival, a proper festive spread, and an excuse to ...
02/11/2026

The Big Village Feast 🍽️ Thursday, 26th November - 7:30pm

Prosecco on arrival, a proper festive spread, and an excuse to gossip with the neighbours on a Thursday. Village life at its absolute finest. Spots fill fast, so get booked in! 🥂🥧

£35 per person, 3-course dinner & a glass of prosecco! Link in our bio

Shake, Rattle & Pour! 🍸 Saturday, 28th November - 3pmCome for the cocktail masterclass, stay for the 'taste-testing' pha...
02/11/2026

Shake, Rattle & Pour! 🍸 Saturday, 28th November - 3pm
Come for the cocktail masterclass, stay for the 'taste-testing' phase. Learn how to mix, shake, and garnish your way through the holidays like a pro. 🍸🍋

Book Now! Link in our bio.

£35 per person

Wreath & W**e 💐30th November & 2nd DecemberMulled w**e in one hand, pine greenery in the other. Craft a front door wreat...
02/11/2026

Wreath & W**e 💐30th November & 2nd December

Mulled w**e in one hand, pine greenery in the other. Craft a front door wreath so good your neighbours will assume you bought it ready-made. 🌿🍷

Book via Gin House Flowers

Belters & B**r! 🎙️Saturday 5th December, 7:30pmZero choir etiquette, zero judgement, 100% volume. Grab a cold pint and y...
02/11/2026

Belters & B**r! 🎙️Saturday 5th December, 7:30pm

Zero choir etiquette, zero judgement, 100% volume. Grab a cold pint and yell-sing all your favourite holiday classics with us. 🍺

No need to book!

Wild & Wintery 🏞️ Thursday, 10th December - 7:30pmGame Supper Club night! A cosy, candlelit feast of rich seasonal game ...
02/11/2026

Wild & Wintery 🏞️ Thursday, 10th December - 7:30pm

Game Supper Club night! A cosy, candlelit feast of rich seasonal game dishes straight from the kitchen. Decadent, delicious, and very seasonal. 🥩🍷

Book Now! Link in our bio

Tipsy Timber 🏚️ Saturday, 12th December - 6pmGrown-ups building gingerbread houses with cold b**r in hand. Expect struct...
02/11/2026

Tipsy Timber 🏚️ Saturday, 12th December - 6pm

Grown-ups building gingerbread houses with cold b**r in hand. Expect structural failures, stolen icing, and aggressive competition. 🧱🍺

First comes, first served!

£10 per kit (grab your friends and give it a try!)

Address

27 High Street, Histon
Cambridgeshire
CB249JD

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+441223564437

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