“The Lion and Rose was created by Allen Tharp. He chose Westlake as a prime location for this English style pub that offers fine beers, good food, and great sports coverage. The pub opened in November, with Frank Lawlor as General Manager.... He helped to build Austin’s Fado years ago, and had been looking to re-enter the English pub arena. “The Lion and Rose is like your living room, but with better beer, better food, and bigger TV's.” There is a TV located in each dining area with every one offering your favorite sporting events. What more to life could there possibly be? “We are family oriented as well,” Lawlor says...
What better way to take the chill off your bones than to bring the family down for some great British food? Start your meal off with the Shepherd's Pie ($8.99). Ground beef, savory gravy, carrots and onions are served on a large platter, topped with nicely browned and whipped mashed potatoes, absolutely delicious, especially when accompanied by a side of Guinness Mac & Cheese. This is comfort food redefined. The Buckingham Palace Tenderloin Medallions ($15.99) are pan seared; they’re pepper-crusted, topped with a rich brandy cream sauce and blue cheese crumbles and served over a bed of walnuts, bacon, and onions. Fresh mushrooms, battered and fried, and whipped potatoes complete the dish. Also offered are over a dozen sandwich selections, fresh soups made daily, and healthy salads, including the popular Highlands Salad ($7.99), a mix of field greens, sun-dried cranberries, currants, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and a tangerine balsamic vinaigrette.”
