Every couple of months or so, my two girlfriends and I take a trek from where we live in Providence into Manhattan. On one particular shopping jaunt we fell into the Red Lion. We were thirsty and hungry and kind of lost. Behind the bar we found one of the nicest bartenders, George. Who not only made us the best bloody mary ever, he gave us great directions and made a resevervation for us at Mario Batalli's resturant Lupa, which is right down the block. Three months later when we returned to the city - the minute we walked in the door George remembered us. The bar itself is so relaxed. And the customers are a mix of locals and tourists. Everyone very respectful and nice. I don't frequent bars in the afternoon time as a practice. But it just felt very natural. Any-woo! The Red Lion is great place to take a breather from the city inbetween Canal Street and Soho. Ask for George. And as the past reviewer stated, try the bloody mary.
Pros: Very Friendly, relaxed.
Cons: Not in Providence, Rhode Island
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