Red Lion in Wiltshire

We celebrated a family special occasion with the 5 course tasting menu. Daisy was very friendly, helpful and accommodating when making the necessary arrangements including dietary requirements and on the night all staff were wonderful and made us feel very comfortable indeed. We were fortunate to have the private dining room which made it even more delightful. The food was simply amazing and it is difficult to pick a favourite dish. Wine pairing was well selected and the staff very knowledgeable. We can’t wait for our next visit!

Our stay at The Red Lion was absolutely perfect. We were celebrating our anniversary and went for the tasting menu. Each course was delicious and Brittany's recommended wines paired beautifully. Our room was lovely! It had an amazing roll top bath, but that didn't get used because the shower was soooo good. In fact the room had all the modern comforts you could hope for and still felt like a countryside getaway. So quiet! We especially enjoyed waking up to a family of swans floating down the river only a few metres from our veranda. Thank you so much for the perfect night away.

We visited for a special wedding anniversary. The welcome and service was outstanding and the dinner truly exceptional. The steak was probably the best I have ever eaten. We will be returning!

Hotel: We had a delightful overnight stay at the Red Lion. Our room, which was in a modern purpose built lodge about 30 seconds walk from the pub, was well-appointed and comfortable, but the highlight was the private view over the River Avon, sitting quietly under a willow tree in the late afternoon sunshine and watching the lazy river roll by. I even spotted a kingfisher flashing past in her iridescent blue and orange . Beautiful. Food: Dinner - we opted for the a la carte menu rather than the tasting menu (both the same price under our B&B and dinner offer.) The warmed crab tart was exceptional, like an outrageously delightful quiche. Both chicken and cod fish mains were perfectly cooked and presented. My dessert was a huge profiterole filled with peach and vanilla creme and strawberry. Wine: we opted for a full-bodied Goats Do Roam white, reasonably priced at £31. Service was informal, helpful and friendly and the ambience was relaxed and fun. Breakfast: I read the earlier review alluding that a Premier Inn breakfast was better - which I can vouch is not true. Claudia made a perfect breakfast with equally superbly sourced food (ie Huntsham Court Farm sausages which I now intend to buy if I can) . I am now addicted to their kick-start-the-morning tomato juice, as were others, as the bottle was left empty. Claudia was a delightful host, her cheeriness setting the tone for the day. Highly recommended.

We've eaten here twice in the past month and both times it's been superb. The menu has almost entirely changed between visits too. The chateaubriand is the best I've eaten in many years and also highly recommend the scallop ceviche and gazpacho! The staff are also wonderfully attentive without being pushy. They've a fantastic knowledge of the (huge) wine list, which also features local wines from Wiltshire. The pink fizz is delicious! We will no doubt be back again soon, without a doubt our new favourite place to eat locally!

Excellent pub food/rooms but expensive. Dinner good and rooms very well appointed and attractively sited. Breakfast on the other hand was poor all round- poor choice, poorly served and a big let down. A Premier Inn does better on all counts in my experience so for a quality place was a huge disappointment. Will not stay again despite the good points as in my opinion not worth the money on my experience

We had dinner here to celebrate our anniversary and we could not fault anything. Exceptional service (what a great team!), delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. We chose from the a la carte menu, all dishes were amazing. We will definitely return to this gem of a pub, the tasting menu looked great so we will be back to try it!

A delightful pub, with very friendly staff and delicious, beautifully presented food. They catered brilliantly for allergies and were very kind to our dogs.

Serial diners here as local to home. However we return because the food and service is brilliant. Having been a few times and trusting the kitchen we opt for the tasting menu each time. It changes every few weeks so we return when a new menu is in place. Not having any dislikes or food we don’t like we don’t bother viewing the menu so every course is a surprise. Every meal is memorable in its own way. At the time of writing the 1st course was nettle soup which had been picked around the property. Never would have thought nettles could taste so good. I didn’t try this at home! It’s a bit in the middle of no where so plan transport both ways but do visit if you have the opportunity.

We returned to The Red Lion at the owners invitation on Saturday as he was horrified at our bad visit . It was a completely different experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service impeccable and the food well worth a Michelin star. We had the chateaubriand again which melted in the mouth. It would not have mattered what one chose everything was very good. One was spoilt for choice as all the first courses were wonderful and I am sure the desserts were as well but we were too full to enjoy one!

Very disappointed, took friends for a special birthday dinner. Sadly since Guy has moved from the kitchen to just management the standard of food has dropped, certainly not worth a Michelin star. The service was dreadful, we had to call the waiter each time we wanted something, they were more interested in talking to each other. When it was pointed out the chateaubriand was tough the waiter told us ‘ it was the luck of the draw!’ We will not be going back and have told friends not to go there.

This is almost not food but a work of art for your tastebuds. Every mouthful were fireworks of flavours with complimentary textures and just melted away. My husband and I tried ingredient combinations that would never consider and were not left disappointed. We ordered a 3 course dinner for 2 with wine and though pricey we considered it worth the money. We stayed in one of the guest rooms called the Manser morning and breakfast did not disappoint and was to the same standard as the evening meal. Can not wait to return!

I've been lucky enough to eat at a range of Michelin starred restaurants. The biggest compliment I can give to the Red Lion is that it occupies that sweet spot for me, much like Angela Hartnett's Murano. It's food you can associate with and almost imagine producing yourself, albeit it would never taste half as good. I love the lack of pretence. Sadly things didn't go to plan so we didn't get to stay for the second night and tackle the tasting menu. Gutted. The breakfast was pretty special though, especially the bacon!! The owners were pretty decent about us dropping out of the second night so a big thank you from my family for being understanding and also for a great meal.

We visited last night for the first time. The staff are amazing and perfectly attentive. No coming over when you have a mouthful of food, just at the perfect times. The food was awesome! My husband had the rabbit starter (which I had some of), I opted to miss the starter and have a pudding. As it was a treat we went for the chateaubriand which was out of this world. The portion was so big (it’s for 2) I couldn’t fit in a desert. Will definitely be back.

We booked the Red Lion for our recent trip to Wiltshire, the food was great and the bar/waiting staff were very friendly and attentive.The Chateaubriand was cooked perfectly and the pate starter was incredible, the only issue we have was the appalling language coming from the chef in the kitchen, they need to be aware that there are customers dining close by and they can hear what you are saying, If you are frustrated by something then go out the back and curse not where the customers can hear you!

We had not visited since just before lockdown and we are pleased to find everything very much as normal although with proper precautions. The food and service was of the normal high standard and again a visit is highly recommended.

We were so looking forward to an evening at The Red Lion and it did not disappoint. The staff were very professional yet friendly and the setting was very pleasant with tables well apart. We chose chateaubriand with béarnaise sauce, huge chips, spinach, watercress and salad leaves with the most delicious dressing I’ve ever had. All was superb with homemade sourdough bread and homemade butter beforehand. The steak was very tender, juicy and perfectly cooked. Unfortunately we were too full to do justice to the enticing desserts. All thoroughly enjoyable.

I have very high expectations and am not out to pick but am very honest - however not once have I been disappointed with a single aspect of this hidden gem.The staff are brilliant, fun, always knowledgable and prepared to help, available and make the entire experience significantly more enjoyable and memorable.The food is, without a doubt the best meal I have had in as long as I can remember - and I spent a fair while trying to remember the last meal I was as satisfied by.Each course was just absolutely strategic, down to the portion size meaning I was lucky enough and grateful to enjoy all three.The wine menu has enough variation for someone who knows wine, and value for money - coming from a bit of a “tight arse” it is probably my most valuable spend of the year.Lovely environment, cosy and non pretentious when the food and drink could compete with other Michelin restaurants - is as comfortable as your local pub, great vibe, wonderful place and I do hope the staff are rewarded.Homemade bread is a lovely touch also and the best I’ve had since ItalyThank you,Possibly your biggest fan.

Came here for a celebration and found the food not up to Michelin standard by a mile.As someone who has dined in many Michelin star restaurants I can safely say that although the meal was nice, it was not ‘special’.The cost was far beyond its worth.As someone with years of experience in the hospitality industry I appreciate what good service is. In that respect, the service here is fantastic. The waiter was such a lovely and kind gentleman and we felt that the restaurant adapted as best they could given it was their first weekend opening.My only complaint here is the quality, size and price of the food.A meal for two with no alcohol was £140 and it was not one that we will remember. A shame.I would like to stress that the staff, and the venue were lovely as is the beautiful village.My complaint lies only with the food itself.It was a gastro pub experience, and certainly not a Michelin star!

The Red Lion is open again and back to doing what it has always done so well, first class food and accommodation in a relaxed and friendly way. Lovely. The measures they’ve had to introduce post C19 are cleverly done and won’t spoil your visit at all visit at all.

Consistently excellent! It is always a treat to come to this amazing pub and restaurant. Delicious food and excellent service.

Came and stayed at the Troutbeck for a special night away. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the service was brilliant. Decided to have the tasting menu which was lovely.

As five of us went and all of us couldn’t say a bad word about food or staff!! Arrived early and got drinks at the bar while waiting for our table bar staff went through the menu and asked if we had any questions all had three courses, from sweetbreads, scallops, terrine and all absolutely lovely! Mains from wreckfish, chateaubriand, veal and the sand carrots and again all cook to perfection! Very much worth the money spent and for anyone who quarrels about the Michelin star or the quality of their meal must of been very unfortunate! Very much recommend and will be coming back!

Came here for Sunday lunch en route to Devon. We began the meal with some tasty homemade sour dough and rye bread, which was complementary and arrived promptly. For starters my husband had Cornish crab tart, which was outstanding. I had the chicken liver pate which was perfectly pleasant but nowhere near in the same league as the tart. We shared Chateaubriand for main course and this was beautifully cooked and full of flavour, literally melting in the mouth. The accompanying vegetables were all very well cooked too. There was a Yorkshire pudding each and these were both a little on the overdone side and not especially memorable. There was a good flavoursome jus but we could have done with a bit more of it ( we would have mentioned this to the waiting staff but no one came over to ask us how we were enjoying it until we had finished - this was also true of the other two courses, not really very Michelin starred service, although all the staff were very young they were all friendly and helpful). For dessert we had a rhubarb and custard tart with negroni sorbet and a chocolate financier with beetroot purée, rosemary icecream and a yogurt bavarois. Both desserts were very prettily presented and tasted good. Overall the meal was definitely above your average pub Sunday lunch, but at £120 for 2 people it needed to be.

Booked in here for lunch after a shopping trip to Salisbury. The Good Pub accolade was certainly well deserved. The service was friendly and relaxed. We ordered from the menu of day but the pub classics looked good too.I had poached chicken with haggis and Jane had duck breast. Both were excellent. Followed up with rhubarb and custard tart and a cheese platter which were also first class. We both agreed this was the best lunch we had eaten for some time. Very pleased we decided to visit.

Came for the NYE tasting menu. Which was not at a Michelin star standard. When the best dish of the night was a consomme there is something massively wrong. No Curtesy checks on any of the dishes. Brought my wife a dish with gluten on when had advised about the allergy. Everything way too heavy, bad wine pairings. And to top off zero thought about countdown to new year. Bad food with even worse service.

Great food and very friendly service. We had Wiltshire beef with all the trimmings. We took time to visit their vegetable garden to see all the fresh produce that goes into their meals. We also visited top chef Guy in his kitchen where he was beavering away and received a very friendly welcome.

My wife and I had dinner here on Saturday night. That was ok, not outstanding and very expensive. On Sunday lunch we had seven for lunch. Same menu as Saturday night. Two out of five main courses were not available including the roast beef which four of our guests would have chosen. Quality of the other courses mixed. One person had the pie which was obviously left over from the night before. This is not what I would have expected from a Michelin star restaurant at a cost to me for food and drinks of £600. The ownners make a play of being good "mine hosts" in all the blurb but we never saw them. I have responded to their survey along the line of this report but in more detail but have had no reaction or response. Do they care?We stayed overnight in the Troutbeck Guesthouse. Nice room overlooking the river Avon. BUT, there is very little sound insulation in the new rooms. Loud plumbing and extractor fan noises for our room and the one next door woke us up frequently. Lovely state of the art Bang & Olusen tv but we could find no way of turning it off at night. Zapper would not do it and no mains switch so ended up having to cover it up with towels and suit bags! I suspect the batteries in the zapper were flat - do they check these things?So for £225 for the night, after initially being pleased we ended up feeling ratty and dissapointed.

Dinner with old friends in a pub serving first class food. The star suggested good food but the experience exceeded all expectations. A la carte menu was interesting and it is clear changes regularly. The day's menu was available on the website for advance perusal. Excellent food and reasonably priced wine list.We all loved it. You surely cannot go wrong here.

A few days away for my wife as a surprise birthday present. This year I decided on Wiltshire and some Christmas shopping too. Crisp, cold, sunny days, lovely countryside and great shopping in Frome and Salisbury. Staying at the Red Lion and Troutbeck guesthouse was fantastic. Lovely room with a superb countryside view, lovely ambience at the inn, a wood-burning stove, first class friendly staff and the food was superb.......best Chateaubriand we have ever had.

This was a delightful discovery in the depths of the Wiltshire countryside. We were invited to celebrate a family occasion and were totally impressed by the food, ambience, service and quality in every department. Well done to all off the staff and in particular to chef. A delightful menu with top quality meat, vegetables, presentation and service.

We were there last night , November 21st, for one of their tasting menus. What perfection, and we can remember each course a day later, so that is saying something! Staff superb as well and properly briefed in what they were serving , which always helps.

A welcome chance for an unplanned lunch with No1 son at our favourite eatery.

I recently had a birthday party in their private room upstairs. It was laid out beautifully and the evening was a great success. The staff are very friendly, helpful and efficient. The food and wine were great. The pub downstairs is warm and inviting, roaring fires, subtle lighting and glorious food.

Definitely NOT a Michelin star restaurant !! Awful service no side plates ! Met with bread and butter to be taken to the table . Would love to know who rated this place as Michelin star quality . Needs re thinking !!

Amazing food and cooked to perfection. Very friendly place and the menu offers a great choice. Can be quite pricey but it is great quality food so can’t grumble much. Worth a visit on special occasions.

Popped out for a pub lunch , we usually go to the Red Lion for special occasions, but having had some disappointing lunches in other pubs in the Avon Valley thought we would give their pub grub menu a go. We had the fish cakes and the cheeseburger, great attention to detail on the plate a definite cut above anything else in the area, we recommend the burger tasty moist great pickles on the side big fat chips. Fish cakes were good came with a good tartare sauce. With drinks and coffee it came to £50, all in all good value. The staff were great , it was good to see a young man sporting a DA not seen that particular haircut since the early sixties .

The Red Lion has become our go to place for great food nearby when we want to do something special. It never disappoints on quality and creativity and you don’t need to dress up. Last visit the cod’s head in a lobster bisque was extraordinary and we enjoyed the best quality chateaubriand I’ve ever had. They could do with some cheaper wine options but £38 bottle of Voigner we had was very special. Rooms are lovely too.

The service which was excellent was nice and relaxed without being too in your face. Definitions such as “choucroute” as well as the interesting food combinations were easily explained. Above all this is no ordinary dog friendly pub - the menu itself definitely warrants the Michelin star! Whilst it’s not your typical pub I thought the quality of the food was excellent value.

We wanted to treat ourselves and decided on the Red Lion as it was allied to the Troutbeck Guest House (see separate review) and we wanted to stay somewhere after a nice meal rather than having to travel home. The guest house is an easy walk from the restaurant.

Friendly greeting, attractive menu (days offering) good food and attentive service. Fair value for money

Popped in here for a drink stop whilst travelling. Pub is not comfortable and unjustifiably expensive(12 pound for a large glass of wine!)

We were looking for a place to stay on the way from London to St Ives - found this gem Via Michelin and decided to stay a night at the Red Lion Freehouse. And what can I say, absolutely superb! Excellent accommodation, super friendly people, and oh the food!!! Had dinner and breakfast and can quite confidently say we were spoiled by the taste and helpings.

Had I not been a guest at this dinner, I would have complained about the food.

Considering that we had travelled a long way, and booked 6 weeks in advance, I felt that we were put in a corner and overlooked for most of the evening. The staff seemed to be either absent or distracted. The starter of grilled scallop (one, total) in umami broth was delicious, the risotto unfortunately was over salted. Our mains of roast pork were very tough and chewy and we would have sent them back to the kitchen had there been any staff in attendance. After waiting 15mins or so of not being able to attract anyone’s attention, I returned to my plate and found the meat slightly less difficult to cut, so I suspect they were not property rested when they came out the oven. And the pannacotta was disappointing - more like a chocolate mousse in a mug buried under a pile of crunchy seeds and cherries. When I paid the bill, I commented that it han been difficult to get the attention of staff - this was met with silence. A simple apology would have been appreciated . As we left we encountered one front of house (standing outside!) who then complained to us about a large party in the private dining room. So unprofessional - we won’t be back. All in all - very disappointing

The Red Lion really is in a class of it's own. From the warm welcome at the bar from Martin & Jamie to the delicious, fresh, seasonal menu designed and cooked by Guy, Britt and their team. The tasting menu is on another level, well designed and each course is just enough. The wine list is well balanced with some very tasty options. The only downside is as I live in Fremantle, Australia I can't visit very often!

If only every country pub was like this I would emigrate back to the UK. Fantastic food, with good but not overly formal service. Allowing to vary the menu based on preference was much appreciated after a long haul flight.

Two of us had lunch en route to London. We had delicious canapes served beautifully with our english fizz and a glass of picpoul. We had one main of the fishcake starter with chips and hispi cabbage and the main of duck breast. Both were cooked to perfection with lovely vegetables included with the duck.We drank the picpoul and the house red both lovely, and finished with espresso cafe. Altogether a memorable meal and a great experience.

Today was our second visit and we were just as impressed. The food really is delicious, I love the portion size, just the right amount. Atmosphere is very calm and sociable, staff are all lovely. Enjoyed it so much that we have booked again but will stay overnight in the accommodation so that we can enjoy the wine! Highly recommended.

Two lunches ordered. Both hardly edible. We had hoped for good pub grub, but instead it was greasy. The chicken fillet was smothered in what appeared to be a large amount of bottled BBQ sauce. Even wiping it off left a greasy lump of over fried chicken. YUK! The outside table was dirty, covered in bird droppings.

Amazing food. Very attentive service. Friendly and was able to adapt dishes to be vegan and dairy free.

I see I left a review a while ago. Not been for a couple of years and decided to go back. Wine not cheap, but great selection and the food is just divine.

This is a wonderful find, everything was excellent, the rooms are beautiful overlooking the river with your own private decking to enjoy the sun, and views. Food excellent, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Also great walks around the pub. Will definitely be back:)

My boyfriend bought us a table at the summer tasting menu and we arrived at the pub to find a cute traditional pub which allowed dogs so we bought our lab along, very promising start.

We booked this pub as it looked good and had rooms to stay over the road. It was a famy get together eeting ul from London, Eastbourne and Devon. We booked a long time in advance with four rooms and dinner for 8. The pub so put us in touch with a babysitter for the 3 grandchildren. Well it was all perfect! Friendly, helpful, stunning food. The rooms are just down the road and done to a high standard. A lovely setting. Breakfast the following day was also very good catering for 11 of us with various requests.

This is the second time we have been for dinner and it’s was as superb as the first time. The menu is limited but was awesome but I generally find very good restaurants that serve this quality food usually have limited menus. The staff were very attentive but in a way that they weren’t intrusive and very friendly. It’s a lovely pub that serves exceptional food with friendly efficient staff.

There are very, very few places like the Red Lion in the UK, or perhaps anywhere. Walking into the pub you feel you're like in, well, just a pub.

This place is a little gem out of the way we had an excellent meal saturday evening the waiter who served us was very good jamie. the staff was friendly would recommend this place worth a visit.

Went with a friend for lunch and we both had the Menu Prix Fixe - absolutely delicious - very reasonably priced as well. The food was honestly one of the best meals I think I've ever had. Very good service, very friendly and the chef shared his secret of the crackling on the pork. Well worth a visit.

We ate dinner here (and stayed in the lovely Troutbeck Guesthouse - see separate review) and it was really good. In common with another reviewer I'd probably score the food 9/10 - it just lacked that extra little "zing" of the most memorable meals but for use of local, seasonal ingredients in a creative and interesting way it was spot on. The service was friendly and amiable (though got progressively slower during the meal - at least we didn't feel at all rushed). It certainly isn't cheap but we thought it was very reasonable for what we received. We'd definitely eat here again if we're ever back in the area.

If you want grown up, sophisticated food look no further than this place. A short, concise menu with locally sourced food always has something I really want to eat. Sadly none of my companions were willing to share the delicious sounding veal chop, so I opted for a delicious piece of turbot beautifully cooked, although the portion size was verging on a little mean. First course of burrata with melon and was delicate and fresh.

Having battled the A303 for 3 hours from Dunster, we arrived an hour late. We were pleased to have persevered with the traffic. A friendly welcome even if we were late. Great imaginative choice on their lunch menu. Wonderful food. Nicely presented with good service.

Not quite a perfect meal but very good. If I could score 9/10 I would.

The private dining room at the Red Lion is the most amazing place for a party of up to 16 people. I spent ages deciding what to do and where to go for my 50th. I decided on The Red Lion and it was a great choice. The food, service, atmosphere and room were all totally amazing. I would encourage you to book for a party. You won’t be disappointed.

Catching up and just celebrating a friendship that is as good as ever....in the Red Lion. Absolutely sensational food, best 3 courses in a long, long time. Can't wait to go back.

We had to ask to place a drinks order after waiting 10 minutes without attention from a waiter.

Initial greetings and impression were great; warm fires and leather armchairs from which to consider the tempting menu. The food was creative and outstanding, and entirely deserving of a Michelin star, which made the service all the more puzzling. Haphazard was the best way to describe it, with the low point being the description of the Cafe Gourmand dessert (“Whatever, I dunno”). Tried to have a quiet chat with the front of house as we were leaving, but no one was around to see us off or say goodbye. Having worked in the trade, it’s a shame to see the great dishes let down by the service and front of house, and so only a 4 out of 5.

We visited for our wedding anniversary celebration lunch.

I was brought here with a group of six for some pre-30th-birthday-celebrations.

Our day started at dawn on Friday morning in the Midwest (US). One hop to Detroit and then another to London-Heathrow, for a 6am arrival. Yawn. After a bit of breakfast in the airport lounge, off the rental car dealer.

A Michelin starred gastro pub that serves exquisite food whilst also serving its local village community as a village hostelry. We were there for a gourmet foody weekend and what we experienced came way above our expectations. The room in the nearby (2 mins. walk) guest house was furnished to a very high standard and extremely comfortable. Quiet, because a trout stream meandered past the window. The tasting menu was well designed and absolute perfection. On the second night we chose from the a la carte menu which was inclusive within a certain allowance Breakfast was accompanied by champagne and there was an excellent choice of food. People called in with or without dogs to have a coffee or something more. There were newspapers and magazines on the bar counter and outside a box of potatoes that were surplus to requirements. Very much a village pub with a difference.

Loved this place, just had a started as unfortunately had lunch plans but my god it was difficult not to order more. The food was perfection and the pub is lovely and cosy, warm and busy with good vibe - good Sunday pub with fireplace! The staff were very helpful and chatty, all round lovely place and look forward to going back for a full meal. Good wine menu also.

We have been for lunch several time over the past month and front of house is now sorted, the closing Monday and Tuesday seems to be working well. We have eaten from the lunch set price menu and all the courses have been excellent, we would recommend it without hesitation..... the best in the area by far....we will be back

My son and I enjoyed a pre-birthday meal. Once again the food was delicious.I always look forward to choosing my food and once again I was not disappointed. The flavours are always very well chosen to match the dish in question .

A posh pub with posh pub grub .

The Red Lion was a fantastic place for a Saturday night celebration dinner this week. The food is excellent and the wine list very good too. From the home baked sourdough bread, to the beetroot cured salmon starters, to the venison mains to the chocolate and chestnut cake dessert, the chef has done a great job here. The red cabbage side is a revelation! One thing I would say would be that the atmosphere could be improved in the restaurant with much quieter (/no) music and dimmer lighting. But this is a minor point - overall a great restaurant. with seasonal, relevant ingredients and good portions despite the slightly pricey price tags.

Lovely warm room and attentive staff certainly makes this a good place to visit. The food was overall good but not great but well presented. A few extra touches with the food would make this a destination worth deviating for.

Food was generally good and to the level you would expect on the pricing although presentation was a little unappetising. Nice pub style ambience. Menu had few vegetarian options. Disappointed that they were down to their last roast beef at 1pm so only one of 2 guests who wanted this option could have it. Wines were good.

East Chisenbury is a fair distance from Salisbury but definitely worth the trip. We visited early Saturday night for dinner. To be honest it really was the best food that we have eaten for ages. Everything on the menu looked delicious so it was difficult to choose. I had the warm crab tart for starter and my fiancée something called rouget which was small slices of cured red mullet with various bits and pieces which was really beautiful with lots of flavours. The crab tart was also very good. Main course was halibut for me (delicious) and abalone mushroom with pasta for her. We even had dessert, which is unusual for us. My fiancée raved about her affogato ( ice cream with espresso).

We enjoyed Sunday Lunch here. I confess that I was attracted by their Michelin Star.

Although the service was generally good the Manager was somewhat surly!!

Treated my husband to dinner here for his birthday. A lovely friendly pub with amazing food. I really enjoyed my venison main course. Great service, no long waits, not pretentious in any way.

It's half hour drive from Stonehenge, perfect lunchtime destination, excellent food and service top notch too.

Visited recently, wanted a snack and a glass of wine. Two cheese sandwiches and 2 glasses of house wine and two spritzers over £50. Wouldn't have minded paying this but the sandwiches were served on a plate with no garnish of any kind, no crisps, leaves or anything and the sandwiches were ok but not a lot of cheese and a lot of pickle in one and the other was full of onion and little cheese. I travel the countryside a lot with my business and eat out several times a week and was very disappointed.

Went here for my 24th birthday, as I was excited to see a Michelin star place so close by! First impressions were of a really nice pub, and the staff were really friendly when we entered. The choice of drinks at the bar was excellent, and I was particularly happy to see a bottle of Yamazaki, as well as Leffe on tap.

Revisiting this unique inn, we were delighted to find it was as perfect a destination as we remembered - some things had changed, and that is a sign of a thoughtful, directed, dynamic operation.

It had been awhile since I had visited the Red Lion . I was not disappointed.Thr flavours and presentation of the food were once again excellent. I shall not leave it so long next time before I revisit.

Amazing food and warm, comfortable atmosphere. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Do not underestimate the cheese selection. Drinks were excellent.

Just wow. The food is so so beautiful my mum had scallops to start which were dressed beautifully. I had a pork cheek starter which was so well complimented and my partner had the pate which he said was the smoothest he'd ever eaten (and its his favourite)

We visited the restaurant here for our anniversary and we weren’t disappointed. From the moment we entered we were made to feel welcome and relaxed. The food was phenomenal and the cocktails were divine. Look out for the English white wine produced locally. Really lovely. Couldn’t fault and will defo returning again

Came here for the first time as a Wedding Anniversary treat and what a treat it was. I decided against a starter as I fill up quickly but couldn't resist eating half my husbands chicken liver pate which was so delicious I wondered if they sold pots of it. I also had a Blueberry mojito which I could have kept drinking until I was under the table! We both had the lamb which melted in our mouths, chips which were the chunkiest and crispiest ever and the beetroot which was fantastic. No one flavour was too overpowering everything worked together beautifully. We then had a delicious creme brulee and chocolate pound cake for dessert. The service was fantastic, the atmosphere was laid back and it was a memorable anniversary and we will be back.

We had dinner and breakfast at the Red Lion.

From the moment we arrived to a warm welcome to the moment we left the service was impeccable.

The chicken liver pate and chateaubriand was the best I have ever tasted. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was served piping hot and in timely fashion. The staff (particularly Leo and Jim) were knowledgeable, warm, friendly and easy to gind when needed. It was great to be served by professionals who truly took pride in their work. Most worthy of their Michelin Star held since 2012 I believe!

On the face of it the Red Lion Freehouse looks unassuming and like most other country pubs from the outside but we were drawn to it by its Michelin star and weren't disappointed.

This is the second time in 6 months we have visited and stayed at the Red Lion and Troutbeck guest house and both times I can honestly say it’s the best food I have ever had. Relaxed atmosphere and staff are incredibly accommodating, I couldn’t recommend this place enough. Will be back again and again to this place, which is rare for us. Thanks Red Lion for such a wonderful experience ❤️

Probably the best in the south of England, having eaten at almost every pub & restaurant recommended in the Michelin guide over the past 10 years, this place has a relaxed pub atmosphere combined with a Michelin star restaurant, private dining room upstairs and a fabulous garden, it also has rooms in its own guest house just down the road. If your after a pub grub chicken kiev there’s also more of a boozer pub down the road called the Swanny which is well advertised, here though is Michelin star food but in a relaxed and un-pretentious environment, very dog friendly and regularly have tasting menus which are wonderfully paired with the wine suggestions, staff and service is good and owners Britt & Guy are down to earth & hospitable, certainly a place for true foodies.

We’ve been lucky enough to eat at a lot of Michelin Starred places and although it’s nice to do so in a relaxed atmosphere, there were just too many faults with this one.

First time to this pub/restaurant and we were not disappointed. Great find, great location, great food, and wines/ drinks coupled with great service. Recommend the turbot and scallops. Good prices as well made our family get together even more enjoyable.

As always a warm and friendly welcome, the menu was small but perfectly formed with seasonal produce cooked to perfection. You can always rely on a twist with the food it's never just food it's a work of art with taste that will blow you away. Service was exceptional.