Red Lion in Wiltshire

Come here after playing a round of golf up the road. Greeted by the staff very friendly and welcoming, along with the dog running around saying hello. The waiting staff was attentive enough, nothing overbearing. Pickled scallops & liver parfait to start, tasted very nice pleasantly surprised, then both had the lamb. Again cooked well only exception was after the two dishes wasn’t as full as could have been however foot was good. Then desert had crème brûlée simple, one of my favourites. Bill come to around £135 which again I don’t think this was too much at all for the food being good. Would always say for people to go and take a visit.

We were staying nearby for our 16th wedding anniversary, and wanting a nice dinner found the Red Lion. We had the 5 course Tasting menu with 1 wine flight (hubby was driving sadly). The food was absolutely incredible, and the staff were so friendly they made us feel instantly relaxed. One of the dishes had a Lobster bisque and as I don't eat lobster they changed it for me so easily. We'll definitely be back, especially as we saw they had rooms overlooking the river, so maybe next anniversary! Thanks to all the staff and chefs for a wonderful evening.

We stayed the night for a family celebration and reviewed the delightful accommodation but didn't do justice to the amazing meal we had in the pub. Quite simply superb! Friendly intuitive yet not intrusive staff. Lovely atmosphere with a clever mix of relaxed pub and fine dining. The food was fresh, utterly delicious and beautifully presented. The accompanying beer, wine and gin were more of the same. Breakfast with Claudia's fun attention was the best ever. The team with Jamie in the lead made our anniversary, one to remember for a very long time. And we can't wait to come back. Thank you.

Wow! We stayed in the wonderful Benjamin room which was huge, beautifully and imaginatively decorated and with a super comfy bed, spotlessly clean with a fabulous view over the river, particularly good from the tub in the room. The second wow was the restaurant. The restaurant is cosy, all the staff are super friendly but also extremely professional. The food is absolutely amazing, can’t rate it highly enough. A fabulous place to stay and eat.

Consistently excellent food, consistently excellent service. Lovely accommodation nearby. Handled allergies well. We will keep coming back.

Both our a la carte dinner and next day breakfast were of good standard. And, the friendly, efficient staff made both meals very experiences

Overly priced for the quality of food and whole evening dining experience. Firstly not a fan of a big slobbering dog on the near table that greeted us at the bar. Secondly the waiting staff got the drinks order wrong then just dumped the food on the table without explaining which fish was which - we had to swap our dishes. (Also happened at the desert stage. Soup was served on cold plates so food was tepid. We had to ask for spoons. Cod was overstated on a bet of over buttered spinach and mash was tasteless. I asked for a portion of broccoli on the side and was told I wasn’t allowed as it was only for the other dish. ‘Provencal’ was half a tomato. Dish was soggy and small. Not impressed and not going back.

Had looked forward to our visit but were rather underwhelmed. Food was OK but very overpriced for just above average pub grub.Ambience quite nice. Staff not very interested apart from the lovely lady who served breakfast and looked after the rooms - the one member of staff who showed any warmth. Don't let her go ! Finally, a right mess was made of our bill. All rather disappointing I'm afraid.

The Red Lion offers food of the highest quality, great service and a relaxed atmosphere. You can stay too - the rooms are in a separate building just a few meters from the pub and are very quiet and luxurious. All highly recommended

Another stunning meal at this great place. Thanks to all of you. I’ll be back as soon as I can find an excuse 😊 Robin

We had dinner here with a group of friends who meet for fine dining experiences. I was very impressed by the Red Lion. We had the tasting menu. What was special was the number of tiny tongue tickling flavours in each dish. There were so many good dishes it’s hard to rate them in preference order! A really special surprise was the swede soup. The title sounded ordinary but it was crammed with tasty tiny teasers. Delicious! The private dining room was comfortable although almost a bit cramped. We who were dining were comfortable but the waiting staff had a struggle getting around the table when carrying hot dishes. Despite this challenge, the service was good and delivered with warmth. Those who had the paired wines loved the offerings too. What a wonderful evening and I strongly recommend theRed Lion.

Fabulous food, beautifully delivered by the most gracious and charming staff. An absolute treat as always.

We have eaten in a lot of fine dining restaurants and , while the food can't be faulted, they need to up their service if they are going to charge what they do for a menu that was good , but missing the finer finesse. One course was dumped on the table while I was in the ladies , a good server would have waited . I also took the wine flight. On the final course I was not served my glass . When I reminded the staff I was advised with a smirk that it does not get served with sorbet. Actually the old adage that the customer is alway right was actually true ! We were passed that course and should have received my glass . It wasn't so much I was forgotten, it was the way it was felt with which felt like I was being dressed down . Overall good meal but , in my mind sorry , not worth what was paid . And we're was the amuse-bouch? First time ever not been served one on a tasting menu .

Another return to the Red Lion Team. Staff in kitchen and front of house get better each visit and bedrooms do not get overshadowed ! Will be back again in April

We stumbled across this place after a day hiking. We thought it was an ordinary pub but we were surprised at the quality of the food. Incredible! The crab tart was amazing, as was the aubergine soup. The atmosphere was cozy and unpretentious. We will be returning.

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!