SimmonS brings something new to Caledonian Road

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We never knew it in that incarnation, but passing it over the years we wondered if the interior matched up to London's other Classic Cafes.

We never thought we'd see it reopened, but this one's had a new lease of life of late, opening up as a caf-by-day, bar-by-night.

We've yet to sample it during the day, but judging by its nocturnal atmosphere this is one of the more individual refits we've seen of late.

Over 100 different (empty) beer cans adorn the wall space, along with scores of table lamps. And whilst the interior is far from roomy, they've managed to sneak in a DJ booth and fit out the basement as well. As for beer fans, it's bottles only, but there's a far range of Low Countries choices to choose from.

A late licence to 3am at weekends suggests this one might be worth looking at when the regular pubs close, but on the evidence of our visit, a trip here (slightly) earlier in the night is a worthwhile venture too.

We'll be intrigued to see how this one fits into an area with an ever growing list of pubs and bars, especially given how much it differs from its nearby competition. A truly distinctive venture then - and forgive the capitalisation of the second 'S' in their name: it's in keeping with the flourish of the original sign writer.

NEAREST STATION: King's Cross Thameslink station

The Red Lion
2 Castelnau, SW13 9RU