The Good Breakfast - (Near , london)

Lela Absolutely incredible experience at Shah Abbas in North Finchley. I went with a group of friends and we were blown away from the moment we walked in. The service was unbelievably quick, and we were immediately treated to complimentary salad and soup - such a generous touch that set the tone for the whole meal. Every single dish was top-tier. You could taste the freshness in everything, from the meats to the sides. Nothing felt rushed or pre-made; it was all cooked perfectly and packed with flavour. For the quality you get, the value for money is genuinely impressive. Huge shoutout to the owner Feridon, who personally came over to check on us. He was friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about his work. That level of hospitality is rare and made the entire experience even better. If you want amazing food, fast service, great value, and a warm atmosphere, Shah Abbas is a must-visit. Can’t recommend it enough!

Joe King I picked up some noodles on my way home - £6 for a huge portion of singapore noodles, was worried they wouldnt take card but they only have a minimum of a fiver. Noodles took 5 mins to get ready and they gave me some free prawn crackers!! Really good noodles very happy

Vince Hoskin Had an absolutely perfect lunch here, really beautiful scenery from the patio, could have stayed there for the day! Such an unusual pub, its like stepping back in time, in a good way, wonderfully quirky in a pleasantly natural way. Could not wish for better food and staff, a lovely, friendly old fashioned friendliness that is missed out on in so many other places.

Carole Ramsey A huge thankyou to Mark and his team at The Red Lion & Cellar Room. We held our wedding reception here on the 21st February 2026,and your venue,service,food, and rooms our guests stayed in was absolutely PERFECT!!! Peter & I couldnt have had anything more better! All our guests had a wonderful time!!! .we will be definitely be visiting again !!!

Charlotte Watson The first documented use of fireworks in the UK was at the wedding of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York in 1486. They became more popular under Queen Elizabeth I. In 1572 an area on the island at Warwick Castle was set up to host the first firework display to celebrate the queen visiting the castle. When King Henry VIII fell out with the Catholic Church he made himself the head of the Church of England. He ‘dissolved’ all of the monasteries, taking the buildings, land and property for himself. Poor people washed their linen underwear but did not wash their outer clothes. The smell of wood smoke from their fires acted like a deodorant to help mask their bad smell. Rich people slept in strong wooden beds with a canopy over the top and curtains around the bed to help keep the warmth in. Poor people slept on a bed of straw. Cardinal Wolsey was to be tried for treason because he failed to secure the divorce between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Luckily for Wolsey he died before going on trial! Spoons were set on a table face down to “keep out the devil”. If the Lord invited you to dinner then you would probably be sitting at a table lower down than him so he could quite literally look down on you. You would have to wait until the Lord was served first before you were served and might even have to share your meal with one or two others! And of course you’d have to wait until a servant tasted the food. If they weren’t ill then it hadn’t been poisoned! Spinning was done nearly entirely by women to make clothing. Many single women were able to earn a living this way and this is where the term ‘Spinster’ (an unmarried woman) comes from. Henry VIII is crowned King at Westminster Abbey on 24th June 1509. Music was an important part of everyone’s lives. Sea captains would make room for orchestras on their small boats whilst King Henry VII never travelled without his harpists, trumpeters, fiddlers and pipers

Sheila Llepes Much cozier than the old Big Society — we had an amazing meal and will definitely be back! The service was very friendly and welcoming.