Red Lion Road isn’t the most inspiring of London streets and stumbling across the haggard Macbeth façade might not lead you to believe there’s any reason to change that opinion. However, knock on that door and step inside and prepare for opinions to change as this spicy venue and pub shows you what it’s got. A right pile it may be, but over the three floors that it uses there’s enough going on to make whoopee for three venues.
The roof terrace is a good addition to the Macbeth’s fairly tawdry reputation where fresh air meets not such fresh air as smokers take over what is one of the few rooftop spaces in the area. A level down and you’ll find the serene second level where it’s okay to come and get away from whatever manner of shenanigans is going on in the main room. Sparsely decorated and occasionally covered in local artwork, it does the job.
Now, trumpets please!! THE MAIN ROOM! It chills to the bone – if these walls could talk… Over the years the Macbeth stage has hosted some huge acts and if you’re interested in supporting your scene then this is the place to come. Live bands play regularly and DJs take over the excellent sound system in between. Cheap drinks on the bar, excellent music and a fun crowd make this a hot ticket – and there’s even a pool table. Nowhere beats the Macbeth for its grimy glamour these days. Trashy sovereignty holds sway.
