London Region

DC Lion

282-284 Mare Street
Hackney
E8 1HE
Telephone(020) 8525 9010
Real AleLunchtime MealsEvening MealsWiFi
Opening times: Mon–Thu 11:30-24:00; Fri and Sat 11:30-01:00 next day; Sun 11:30-24:00

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Originally a new build red brick Wetherspoon Free House occupying vacant infill site, opened in late February 2003. Entry is through a quarry tiled courtyard open to the elements, with patio seating. The ground floor bar has dark wooden wall panelling with red decor above and a yellow painted ceiling and yellow lighting. Family area to left with high backed seating booths, and local history panels above. The pub's name, 'a lost alley approximately on the site', is displayed on an illuminated screen behind the bar with variable colours. Abstract paintings include an image of Bob Marley, apparently commemorating a mural formerly visible on the flank wall of the building next door. Wooden stairs lead up to first floor bar decorated in similar style leading through to an open air patio (with heaters and potted plants), on a balcony overlooking the quiet street at the rear. This pub closed in November 2025. Reopened at the end of December 2025. Does a 50p Seniors discount on selected drinks.