Red Lion in Rhondda Cynon Taf

This small restaurant in the middle of nowhere has the best food I've tasted in a British restaurant at very affordable prices. I had dinner with my family there and was so impressed that I booked their special Sunday lunch as well, which was even better somehow. I LOVED the food, all of it. I cannot find a fault in it. Best steak I ever ate... very juicy on the inside, but smokey and burnt (the good kind) on the outside. The Sunday lunch was a very big portion and I have a feeling they cooked both the beef and lamb sous-vide because it was the pinkest and juiciest meat ever. My husband was very impressed with the lamb meat...reminded him of his grandma's.

Booked a table here as we were in the area visiting Penderyn distillery and were not disappointed. This is everything that a cosy pub lunch should be. We were also ahead of schedule but phoned ahead to check if we could come earlier and it was not a problem - even staff apologising to us for having to wait to put our food order in (our fault for turning up early not theirs!) but we were quite happy to have another drink whilst we waited. Once ordered food came out piping hot and fresh. Great service, wonderful cosy pub atmosphere and lovely food. Only regret is that we bought the car!

First of all many thanks to the landlady for her hospitality and to the wonderful staff. You are fabulous. Second of all, by far we had the best pub dinner ever in a beautiful setting. We were visiting Brecon Beacons and were recommended this place as it is off the beaten track we would not have seen it. It is a beautiful old building with character and warmth. We had a three course meal and everything was spot on. The amuse bouche with the smoked honey butter and rosemary bread was my favourite. Everything was served quickly, beautifully presented, packed full of flavour, and with a smile :) I could not fault anything. This pub is a real asset to the area and we wish you all the best.

From the moment we walked into the bar we were greeted with a smile and a warm welcome . Asked if we wanted to go into the restaurant or have a drink first to take a look at the menu, which was nice . After a look at the menus we were asked to take our table , we were not rushed to give our order , but we were ready and gave our orders . When food arrived starters first WOW , delicious, mains the same and deserts and the butter for our complimentary hot toasted bread was extraordinary was very something else , I was even given a pot to take home for my toast in the morning , it tasted of a sweet and sour and honey , 👍💙❤️, we all loved it . Staff were great an attentive and we all left with a smile and full bellies , great place for a meal and drink . We will definitely be back , we are local people and my son and daughter in law were there from Dubai and they said that the meals were up to Dubai standards and that takes some doing , the chefs can be very pleased with that compliment , I can see Michelin stars there before long , Thanks to all the team there .

We visited the Red Lion on Easter Saturday with the intention of just having a drink. The pub was lovely, quirky, cosy and friendly and the smell of the food was just too tempting so we were lucky to have an impromptu lunch table for two. We chose from the lunch menu (£25/£30 for 2/3 courses). We both had the pressed belly pork to start which was so tasty and melt in the mouth with a lovely balance of flavours. I had the Bream to follow and my partner chose the Veg Gnocchi- both utterly delicious! We also had a side of fries which was unnecessary as the portion sizes were generous but we enjoyed them nevertheless! We were too full for dessert but will definitely return soon to try them out. There's a lovely vibe outside with a wood fired pizza van and lots of seating. Fabulous find and we look forward to visiting again soon.

Absolute gem of a pub! If you are in the area you have to visit. Food and wine on point, plus a host of local beers and spirits. Especially supporting the Penderyn distillery. We had a fantastic evening, food, drink and service all fantastic. Couldn’t recommend a visit more. We will return. Thank you Team Red Lion.

We popped here for an early evening meal. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the venue itself is well kept and decorated. The pressed belly pork starter was great as was my chicken main course. My Wife had the rump and it was a bit chewy with sinew. Other than that a lovely experience.

Well where do I start, I read some of the reviews of this place but fool as I am ignored the bad ones. ( first mistake) We were running a little late so called ahead and explained. They politely said no worries we know there are problems where you are coming from. We arrived about 10 to 15 minutes late and were seated. We waited 24 minutes until I had to go find a waitress and ask her to take our order. How I can be so precise, It's because I timed it from a call I made. The food was, for the price very mediocre and disappointing. I don't mind paying if the food is as good as it costs, this sadly this was not the case. And at nearly £5 a pind where the same beer in the pub down the road is £3.60 this also was disappointing. But the worst thing of all was when we were asked to move and I quote the waitress " You can have your coffee and hot chocolates at the bar as we need the table" At this we cancelled our drinks and and went to the bar to pay. We explained this to the owner a short stout lady with blonde hair. But her attitude was disgusting, aggressive, and belligerent. I said to her if we had ordered dessert we would still be sitting at the table eating. Her reply was "Well you didn't" Since this incident, we have spoken to many locals who will never use this establishment because of this sort of behavior. Overpriced, overbearing, rubbish... Please believe the bad reviews, I should have.

This has always been my favourite cosy pub to go to when visiting my family in South Wales. The food was to die for! Both had the steak and chicken. It just melted in my mouth!! WOW!! The ambience & the log fires is the best! Thank u Natalie & the team once again! See u all very soon xxx

What a lovely place to go for a meal/drink. A log burner and an open fire create a wonderful atmosphere. We chatted with the owners and head of maintenance. They were all so nice. We will 100%be returning.

Popped in to this cosy pub for lunch midway through a very wet walk on Valentines Day and were given a lovely, quiet table with space for our big dog to curl up. The staff were great and the food was delicious, just what we needed to warm ourselves up!

Terrific lunch. Must be one of the finest ‘proper’ pubs for many miles around the welsh hills. Lovely warm welcome from the owners and a genuine care to offer a great lunch experience. Lovely atmosphere, pristine pub and would highly recommend. We had chicken liver parfait - awesome, wonderful rump of beef and grilled plaice - terrific, followed by a shared treacle pudding - just lovely. Well worth it! Just give it a try! Excellent.

My wife and I had the two course lunch menu, both of our meals were absolutely fantastic. £25 for two courses, we can’t wait to return to try the new menu.

Wonderful, traditional pub. Warm and welcoming for a few drinks after a walk. We didn’t eat but the food looked and smelled great too. Lovely staff, lovely clientele and great beers! We will be back.

The Lady who runs the Red Lion was so helpful when I requested booking Sunday Lunch. Having only deciding to book on the Saturday they were able to accommodate me although the Restaurant was fully booked. The standard of food and service is excellent. I decided to have the Lamb dinner and the quality of the meat and vegetables is at a level that many people would not experience that often and is generously priced. The waitress was very pleasant and although I was offered extra vegetables ( at no extra cost ), I chose not to as basically the Sunday lunch alone was more than enough. From the moment you enter this ' hidden gem ' of a pub you can tell the family who run the business take ' Great Pride ' on making your stay here warm and welcoming. The log fires are so well maintained and the cleanliness is of a very high standard. A visit to the Red Lion for a drink of one of their cask ales or dine out to eat quality food is highly recommended.

Having been to the Red Lion on several previous occasions for Sunday lunch we booked for New year's day lunch and sat at our usual table, near the log burner, full of expectation. We ordered our food from a very good looking menu and waited...

There are some morons (Welsh for carrot) who write 1* reviews of this place when it is actually superb! Lamb & beef is MEANT to be pink! Vegetables are MEANT to be al dente! You had a problem with the landlady, but how did you...

Went here the other day after a wet (but lovely) walk up Pen y Fan. Can't believe we haven't found it before now. Fair to say this place deserves its 2023 award! Beautiful surroundings, must look great in the snow Great beers Great people Welsh...

Booked table for 6pm. Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff (obviously had good training) and great service. Ordered off festive menu and our three meals were excellent. Great drinks served in nice glasses which in my opinion, makes a massive difference. After our experience this evening, would...

Staff were wonderfully warm and welcoming and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend if you’re visiting this area. Thank you so much for squeezing us in, last minute on a Sunday! 🩷

This pub stands unparalleled in a 100-mile radius. From its enchanting ambiance and historical decor to its exceptional staff, everything is simply perfect. The cozy fireplaces add to the charm, while the food is nothing short of divine. This is the epitome of what a...

Visited the Red Lion on the recommendation of a relative. Didn’t book but was given a warm welcome by the staff and given a table near a log fire which really enhanced the experience on a cold day. The food was excellent reasonably priced and...

Wonderful Sunday lunch, beef was melt in your mouth, veg perfect. Lovely girls serving nothing to much trouble. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely dreadful landlady. The steaks were as tough as old boots and she was furious when we complained. Will never, ever eat there again.

I am certainly not a person to write a review, but I feel the experience that I have just had warrants a comment. In fact this is the first review that I have ever written We have just returned home having had Sunday lunch at...

Food and wine were outstanding. One of the best meals I have ever had. Visited the Red Lion after a visit to the Penderyn distillery

Just had 3 courses at the Red Lion . Cockle and King Prawn Spaghetti starter was delicious . Prawns and Cockles and Spaghetti perfectly cooked . Rump Steak , Leeks , Salsa Verdè , absolutely faultless. Skinny fries were light and crispy and just delicious...

We took our grandchildren for pizza from outside pizza van. Beautiful evening for sitting in garden for pizza and drinks, little expensive but nice treat

What a fantastic place. Superb food. It is very friendly with great service, and a marvellous location and history. Made us very welcome with our dog and would definitely return when back in the region.

Superb meal to celebrate our anniversary. Creative, delicious, beautifully presented food. Cosy, stylish dining room and excellent service. We also had takeaway pizza from The Red Lion on another night and that was fantastic too.

Sunday lunch which had been pre booked for a family birthday. This used to be my favourite place but unfortunately popularity and getting more customers in has gone above customer service and food quality. Even though booked in advance on a hot day too many...

Stopped over for the evening with our camper and had an amazing dinner. The food was outstanding Michelin star quality! We visited a top restaurant in padstow a few weeks back and it was nothing compared to the food here. Highly recommend and great service...

Outstanding as always. I honestly don’t understand the poor reviews here. You won’t get better around our area that use oval ingredients. Amazing service and a friendly atmosphere. Why we keep coming back.

Fantastic sunday lunch again. I have been here now three times in the last month as i have been visiting family. It is a rare occurrence to fin d a proper country sunday lunch, thick slices of meat, proper roasted potatoes (not frozen) and fresh...

This fabulous pub is a must for anybody looking for an experience of quality food and drink in an outstanding environment and atmosphere. The staff will go above and beyond to make sure your visit is welcoming and friendly. The selection of ' Real Ale...

Visited for my Birthday and wasnt disapointed.Excellent service and two courses were outstanding.Steak cooked to perfection. House wine priced sensibly. Thank you.Will return

Lovely family meal, spotless restaurant and attentive staff, food was top quality and a really nice pace for the evening, if you’re looking for a relaxed but quality place to dine with family or friends with quality food this is the place for you.

We chanced upon this gem while visiting the Penderyn Distillery and we were not disappointed. Friendly & capable staff, spotlessly clean and such a welcoming and cosy atmosphere. Fresh flowers, candles, good lighting and a raging woodburner - all the ingredients necessary to create a...

Our 2nd visit & didn’t disappoint fabulous roast beef! Everything you could want on a roast dinner!! Excellent, attentive staff will definitely be back loved it! Highly recommend.

Voilà un excellent pub-restaurant. Le Sunday roast y est parfait, délicieux. La carte des vin est belle avec de jolis...

Great food. But the owner needs some training. Wine £30 a bottle in a pub double the price of the super market rip off sadly will not be going back. Just hope my wife Doesn't meet her again

The staff, food, and atmosphere are all top notch. It’s dog friendly and we’re well accommodated for to get our pooch into the bar area. The staff’s professional approach to detail with a smile made us feel extremely welcome. The food we chose from the...

What an awesome place .. we been here a few times now and the food is 💯 spot on and the staff are all amazing

Delicious roast lunch. The beef and mashed potato was particularly delicious. Such a lovely atmosphere and the friendliest welcome by owners and all staff. Highly recommend.

Me and my Bestie had a scrumptious Roast Turkey dinner today at the Red Lion. The Turkey had a delicious taste and the gravy was 'to die for' (and I'm not much of a gravy fan normally). Lovely veg selection and then Christmas pud for...

Lovely country pub. Excellent food with superb staff. The setting is a little off the beaten track, but beautiful views.

Another lovely Sunday lunch at the Red Lion. The food was lovely, staff very attentive, lovely atmosphere and both fires lit.

Two comments 1. Superb cosy warm environment and the beer was excellent. 2. The Sunday lunch was slightly expensive at £16 each for what we had. The food quantities were poor, we had a small amount of lamb and beef separately and the little bowl...

We booked in advance for 1 pm on a Sunday. We were told they would need the table back by 3. Typically a busy day and a sign of the place being popular. No worries. We phoned them just before 1pm to let them know...

This is the second time we've eaten here. The food is spectacular and the welcome warm! We visited on Friday evening. The bar was bustling with locals and people in for food. The menu is exciting, with a good range of options for every palate....

My wife and I visited for Sunday Lunch. Our table was for 12:15. When we arrived on time, we were led to a table for two that was teetering on the top of the stairs, quite dangerous. Before I had an opportunity to ask for...

I ordered the antipasto salad. What a disappointment. A minuscule piece of ham so tiny I didn’t need to cut it. A few slices of salami, a teaspoonful of soggy cheese and the rest was salad leaves and olives at a cost of £16. Not...

called in for a drink where made to feel uncomfortable the landlady is the most un appoachable woman iav the pleasure to meet in meny years .There where four in our party so were spending money so like ì said if your just calling in...

We popped in after a nice walk to find a very nice relaxing Inn with friendly staff and wonderful food, the steak sandwich was superb and the decision to upgrade to triple cut chips was spot on. Finished our meal with the special Penderyn malt...

We booked lunch for four before a whisky tour in Penderyn. We can honestly say that the steak lunches that we had were amongst the very best meals we have had out. Ever. The deserts were excellent too. Huge compliments to the team there, amazing...

Myself and hubby managed to book a table last minute for Saturday evening. He ordered and received his drink very quickly but I was left with the wine list and after 15 minutes I ended up going to the bar to order mine. Again there...

You wouldn't pass it unless you take the narrow road off the main road. You have to want to go. And you should. After a string of rather disappointing looking pubs, this is a perl. Well worth the looking it up. The menu changes every...

We stopped here for a quick bite on our way to Brecon. This venue opened at 12.00 and has plenty of car parking, it is down a single track so do approach it slowly. The staff were pleasant and accommodating, the dining area was nice...

Fantastic little place we just stumbled across. Staff were fantastic and very friendly. The best thing was the amazing food which were huge portions and delicious! Yes on the pricier side but you do get a substantial amount.

What a little gem in the middle of nowhere. A secret little pub from the 17th century nestled in the hills of the Brecons. Staff and ambience was fantastic. The steak sandwich was big enough for me and my son to share. Very authentic and...

We were amazed that the food at this Pub/Restaurant was given such excellent reviews. We found it to be extortionately priced. A long wait to get your food and very small portions. The pudding in particular left a lot to be desired. The best thing...

Had a delicious Sunday lunch. Two lamb and two chicken. Puddings were great . You can book a table in the bar area to eat if you have a dog. Staff were friendly.

Great location, beautiful pub, we had our dog with us on holiday which is why we headed to the red lion as it has a beautiful garden over looking the hills in the Brecon Beacons, we had a drink but the don’t serve food in...

Visited Red Lion again last night Friday 18th June, food full of flavour as usual excellent chef, great to try a different menu, price justified as it is a standard above ordinary pub food.Great welcome as usual and all staff so friendly.Went into bar area...

We stayed in Penderyn, a 10 minute walk from this beautiful old Pub/ Restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing. So so tasty and so good we went back again the following evening!! The ciders and ales were super. Both evenings we had a wonderful time...

A beatiful lld pub/ restaurant, with very friendly staff, made a great fuss of our dog. Food was excellent, though my friend was not impressed by her taste of the pigeon, I was. Excellent steaks, cooked as we like them, and after a filling first...

Busy Easter weekend so the service was quite slow which is expected, the waitresses were really good and helpful. The food was lovely, 2x Steaks, Pork belly and chicken. Beautifully cooked!

One of the best meals we have ever had the pleasure of eating the place the staff surroundings superb and thank you Natalie for arranging taxi WILL BE BACK The cooneys

Had one of the best meals. The food was absolutely fantastic. The service was brilliant. I would strongly recommend a visit

Lunch today after a couple of years not being here through COVID etc. First class food, a new varied and imaginative menu, excellent service and, of course, matchless ambiance in this 12thC country Inn in a gorgeous setting where we have always felt at home...

No baby changing facilities to speak of. Very cute pub - not suitable for families with young children and/or babies.

We were extremely lucky to book a table at very short notice - after a wonderful tour of the Penderyn Whisky Distillery. You may need directions or use SatNav to find this pub - it’s not one you would normally pass by- a little off...

Good food at extortionate prices £5 for a couple of chips. Expensive festive menu why use the word jus ? Its gravy and the word texture are we talking of cloth? Plain and simple language will do.I suppose this jus comes in a gravy boat.Reminds...

Fabulous atmosphere . Roaring fires . Great service and friendly staff. Had a lovely early evening drink then collected pizza from the Little lion pizza van . Highly recommended.

Wanted a cosy traditional pub to eat and drink in on my fiancees birthday after our whisky distillery tour! This was the only pub serving food but even if there was 100 pubs we would have still come to the Red Lion. The food and...

Called in for lunch before lock down wonderful welcome from mine host and the staff. Set lunch menu was great lots of choice great food, good wine list. Will be calling in again and we have told all our friends about this wonderful pub.

Pub, superb well run pub in a butiful area of R. C. T's countryside. A very good greeting ( covid considerations adhered to) and excellent service throughout. Beer/wine superb, a few pints of one of my favourite beers, fullers ESB well kept. A fullers ESB glass to suit gave a nice touch. Food, very good in general, however my belly pork starter was the smallest portion of food I've ever seen served in a restaurant in my life. My floater coffee was cold and the remedial was to pour a fraction of hot water into it, it should have been replaced immediately, it was still cold on re serving. Conclusion, one or two below par issues but in general very good to excellent, we will go again in the future.

We had the Welsh Sirloin Steak with fried onions, mushrooms a blue cheese which we shared and it was INCREDIBLE! Highly recommend the Grazing Menu!

I visited last evening, the staff had kindly arranged tables next to each other so i could eat out with my parents but at separate tables. We easily chatted and could ask each other what delicious dishes each of had. We choose to have the set menu and we were delighted with our choices. We could not resist the dreamy desserts so had to have the 3 courses for the great price of £25. So glad this wonderful pub, with such great food is in RCT, a great consolation in the time of local lockdown. Thanks to the Red lion and their staff for such a lovely evening.

Amazing food, presentation excellent, good portions, super tasty and surprisingly good value for the quality of food. Not to forget its lovely cosy country pub interior and peaceful setting.

We stumbled across this pub by chance. It’s in a beautiful building set in some beautiful surroundings. The staff were friendly and the Sunday lunch was one of the best we’ve had in quite a while!

Booked a table, arrived earlier than we had scheduled, which was accommodated without a fuss. Very professional staff and amazing fish dish, incredibly fresh and freshly prepared. Second time we have dined here in the last few years, impressed both times. Nice ambience, even better when the fires are lit I'm sure.

Wonderful evening meal presented beautifully with plenty of flavour and large portion sizes that fill you up. The staff were incredibly attentive and lovely to talk to. I will definitely be returning if I go to stay in south wales again! Cannot recommend this place enough to anyone that wants to visit a quaint country pub with heps of character!

We found the Red Lion on Google maps as it was the closest pub to the hike we did (4 falls). We reserved a table last minute for lunch which was no problem. We were advised that the kitchen closed at half 2 so we reserved the table for 2 oclock. However we were delayed on the hike and weren't gonna make it until about 2.45. We called up to say we would be late and if it was possible to make our food order over the phone as to avoid missing last orders in the kitchen. It was absolutely no problem, and they were trusting enough to put the order through with only our word that we were gonna turn up. We got there about 2.45 and sat outside on some lovely tables in the shade of a tree (it was a lovely hot day!) with a great view of the hillside in a very peaceful area. The food came out shortly after and was absolutely delicious, 10/10. The bang bang cauliflower bites with chilli jam was amazing, and the fish and chips was one of the best I had ever had. My girlfriend is Spanish and had never had Fish & Chips before, it did not disappoint! Great, fast & friendly service too from the waitress. Overall it was perfect lunch experience that we were after after a hike. Thank you :)

Amazing food and the service was fantastic. Such a charming place, a great find, definitely worth a visit.

Following a recent recommendation, I thought I would give this a try! Booked on line for 5 of us Saturday evening which was simple in itself then drove the 40 or so minutes from Llantrisant. A beautiful and very beautiful pub was waiting for us which, once inside, was very ‘olde worlde’ and cozy. Staff were very attentive, the presentation and taste of the food was outstanding and there was a nice menu to choose from. It’s the sort of place you hope to get snowed in at to be honest! I can only imagine how it looks when the log fires are roaring. You really wouldn’t want to leave!!The place is exceptionally dog friendly which is a plus especially if you have been walking the Brecon Beacons with them. Cannot recommend enough!

Delicious Sunday lunch enjoyed by us all. Lots of extra veg and all nicely presented. Loved the desserts too.

Myself and my partner visited the Red Lion after a recommendation in the local area where we were staying overnight. As we’re not local, we didn't know what to expect but the level of service and quality of the food was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for! The waitresses were attentive and friendly and made us feel welcome whilst the food arrived quickly and was genuinely some of the best we had tasted in a long time! All of this whilst being in a comfortable and warming atmosphere in a beautiful part of the country! We will definitely be back and would even go as far as driving all of the way from England JUST for the Red Lion! Thank you to the Chef, the Owners and all of the Staff.

Enjoyed and devoured a delicious eggs Florentine out on the terrace with the sun out and being able to enjoy the wonderful views of the beacons . I love being able to now enjoy breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. Coffee is delightful too. looking forward to trying some of the other breakfast options in the near future. staff service delightful and as attentive as always. So glad your back open. An absolute gem to have on our doorstep. xxx

My wife and I were staying at a nearby hotel and this pub was recommended. Covid 19 regulations were in force and made things difficult. As soon as we walked in we were asked have you booked? No welcome greeting. It didn't seen a friendly place. It felt that this was a locals pub and strangers not welcome.We decided just to have drink and were told you have to sit outside and given obscure directions to a bench. We quickly had our drinks and promptly departed.

We called in after visiting Sgwd yr Eira. It wasn't planned and we hadn't booked but they were able to accommodate our group of 6.They'd worked hard on making things safe with a one way system, track and trace and sanitisation with Penderyn Whisky hand sanitiser.The pub is really attractive inside with a cosy bar and a few other spaces for dining.Having arrived at an awkward time there was only a nibbles and sandwich menu. It was ideal for us. There was a reasonable choice at between £8 and £12. Probably a bit expensive for what it was but these are difficult times so we were reasonably happy.Drinks and food were ordered at the table and delivered to us. Friendly service, good atmosphere and a comfortable seating area. Ideal after a damp days walking.Hopefully we can go back soon for an evening meal.NB it's not the easiest place to find. Check on a map or satnav.

Visited tonight with my family for our first meal out since lockdown. Natalie has adapted the pub well with safety in mind. There is hand sanitiser on every table, screens at the bar and it’s table service only but the warm and friendly atmosphere has not been lost! The food was to die for!! We ordered starters of mushrooms, ham hock and fillet of beef and mains of sea bass, pork belly, duck and lamb. All were mouth-watering and tasted as good as they looked!!The youngsters ordered stunning desserts of cheesecake and brownie but my husband and I failed. Desserts were absolutely beautiful and we are already planning to return! Thank you for a first class evening. See you very soon!

Visited with my family for a lunch and a drink after a walk in the national park. All staff very friendly, food great (I got a ploughmans and it was very nice!) and the pub and grounds were picturesque. They even kindly brought a carrot for our puppy when we asked. Lovely afternoon. Will return on our next trip to the breacon beacons.

Came here on Sunday after reading all the excellent reviews.It’s a shame they dont serve anything other than roast for main as the reviews make it seem like the other food is excellent.We all had whipped goats cheese to start which was very good. Small and gone in an instant but delicious nonetheless.The roast beef was disappointing. The menu stated ‘served rare’, so when my friend asked if hers could be as rare as possible, I was expecting hers to be blue. However, both of ours arrived well done. Hardly a pink bit of beef on either plate. We were hungry and didnt want to make a fuss, but we shouldn’t have to let them know it wasnt remotely rare. Unfortunately, the caulliflower cheese was not cooked enough, the other veg was standard sunday roast veg. The gravy didnt have much flavour and our yorkshire pud came thin and as a slice of a much bigger pud - bit odd. For £12.50 the roast would have been very reasonable. Not sure about the pricing though as the goast cheese starter was £8 and pretty small. The brownie at £7 was a bit disappointing as it was dry and a bit gritty. This may be to some people’s taste as it had lots of dark chocolate but it did not seem like much of a brownie. It was quite thin and dense. I like mine with a bit more air/height, hopefully soft and gooey. I’m no brownie expert though and it tasted fine. Could hardly notice the honeycomb.The cabernet sauvignon we had at £25 a bottle was good.They staff were friendly and the food came quickly. For a pub/restaurant with three consecutive years of certicates of excellence, I expected the food to be a lot better.

Perfect sunday lunch. A warm welcome and friendly service. Social distancing applied and being well maintained. The food was excellent, couldn’t fault it. A lucky find on our first trip to Wales.

I love food. Everything to do with it, especially eating.We came to The Red Lion Inn on a Wednesday evening.First impressions on this establishment is WoW. The vintage original look and feeling is fantastic. (Due to covid19 restrictions, I was very impressed with what they are able to do)The staff are very friendly, Nothing is to much for them. Very attentive,The owner is really lovely and has plenty of time for her customers and from what I seen also her staff.Hand sanitiser on every table.The startersWe had was monkfish scampi and peppered fillet steakThe monkfish was very nice according to my wife.(would not allow me a bite, so must of been good)The Welsh peppered fillet was perfectly cooked to a medium rare temperature. The steak was very tender. The accompanying slaw was very tasty. Only negative for me is the steak was advertised as peppered but only had a small amount of seasoning and i feel would benefit from adding more cracked black pepper.The mainsI had the Lamb cutlets with crispy belly, The flavour and seasoning on the crispy belly is divine. The overall presentation,quality and taste of meal was to a very high standard. The olive oil mashed potato is full of flavour. The lamb itself was again cooked perfectly. Nice and pink, overall a very tasty and very well executed meal.My wife had the Duck breast, this was a very beautiful plate. The breast was perfectly cooked with a perfect pink consistency throughout the plate. The raspberries and other accompanying fruit/veg went very well with the duck. Yet again another very good plateI very rarely go to a restaurant and enjoy it to the standard I have here.The portion size is very big and for me would benefit both the customer and the establishment if they was slightly smaller,perhaps then i could of fitted in a desert.Thanks again to all the staff and chefs at The Red Lion Inn Penderyn.

I would not bother going there good food and drink to be honest just the owner doesn’t like drinkers we felt awful out of place and not wanted called in for a pint after work and was looked down up on and basically not wanted there been there many times in the past and always felt the same they have forgotten where they starred from been going there on and off for years but since the restaurant has been up and running and the owners daughter taking over not the same welcoming pub anymore

We love the Red Lion and have recommended the food to many people. However, on this occasion (7th March) we were a little disappointed. We were a table of four booked for 7.30pm. The waitresses were busy but we didn't mind waiting for our order to be taken. Unfortunately, every course was luke warm. We didn't want to make a fuss as we were with friends but when we got home, my husband and I discussed how disappointed we were on this occasion. We paid £80 a couple. If just us as a couple, we would have made our dissatisfaction known. We are hoping this evening is a one off as we really love this place and go there for all special occasions. Normally the food is excellent.

I'm nearly at a loss for words - called in today for a drink with a group of about 15 people after a walk. I was served by, I assume, the owner. Very miserable and although she did serve me with a hot chocolate she obviously didn't want to do it - hot chocolate and a glass of Diet Coke was nearly £6! She was then overheard saying we were too noisy for he pub. Then she proceeded to tell us that they don't like groups of more that 12 unless they are pre-warned so they can put an extra bar person on. I notice she didn't tell us we weren't welcome before she took our money!!Needless to say, we didn't stop. I also visited the pub with another group about a month ago. The same unwelcoming attitude happened then too.

We visited the Red Lion after an afternoon tour of the nearby Penderyn Distillery. Arriving before the restaurant was open we had a coffee in the bar in front of the roaring log fire. We were called promptly when our table was ready and service throughout was excellent. We both had the Pork Belly which was superb and even managed a desert. Will definitely be going back and would thoroughly recommend