Red Lion in Rhondda Cynon Taf

We arrived in The Brecon Beacons on Sunday after a long drive,Red Lion was our nearest pub so we walked to have a drink, it was packed. We received a warm welcome from both staff and locals (who even offered to let us sit with them) everyone chatted to us, it was so lovely. Drinks arrived quickly. Monday we were booked in for dinner, it was amazing. Roaring fire, comfortable seating, clean toilets and another friendly welcome. We were served a pumpkin soup with garlic bread compliments of the chef, delicious. There were 4 of us so we chose spicy crusted mackerel, duck breast and the scallop with pork belly, all were perfect. We then had Welsh sirloin, which came with chips,onion rings,tomatoes and mushrooms, so juicy and tender and perfectly cooked. 2 had rump of lamb and other pork belly all were as menu listed and were outstanding. Almost too full for dessert but we shared a apple/rhubarb crumble tart which came with crème anglaise and clotted cream ice cream OMG beautiful 😍 2 finished with a coffee laced with Penderyn whisky from the local distillery. Red Lion is a traditional pub with a menu worthy of the gastro pub title, we loved the people and the food. If you are in Penderyn don’t miss it.

I had a very bad experience here. This was a wonderful place which I used to frequent in my younger days before it became a Bar and Restaurant. I ordered a steak main course and it was inedible. The steak was so tough you couldn’t put a steak knife through it. I asked the very kind waitress to return and refund my bill. This did not happen. So I had to pay. The owner refused to reimburse me which is appalling. She was so defensive. I have dined in all the best restaurants in the World and it’s all about customer service. I will not recommend this establishment and will never visit it again.

Sunday dinner with family, lovely from start to finish. Lamb was just right for me and deserts were brilliant. Ww arrived a little late as A470 closed from Brecon but phoned ahead and they managed the delay thankfully .

Review purely based on a 30 mi visit for couple of pints. Didn't eat so no comment on food which looked amazing. As I say a friend and I just has a couple of pints. The bar is probably one of the best I have ever has the pleasure to sit in. The night jar stout we tried was a great pint. A very good alternative to guinness. Most of all the young lady that served us was a real lesson in customer service. Absolutely first class. Didn't catch her name but she was temporary manager for a couple of days.

Fabulous roast! Book to avoid disappointment it became busy quite quickly. We booked for a Sunday roast and it was faultless. Best roast beef I’ve ever had, staff were great. Locals were chatty and great experience x

AVOID IF YOU HAVE BABIES What a disappointing experience. Cannot in today’s word believe that we were turned away from our pre booked table yesterday because we had a 10 week old baby with us. It was my daughter’s 21st birthday meal and we were very much looking forward to our meal. We booked online a week in advance. We arrived at 6:10pm for a 6:15pm reservation. We were shown to the table. My other daughter who was last to arrive with the babe in arms was told that there were no children under 6 allowed after 6pm. We explained that the baby was 10 weeks old and as my daughter was a breastfeeding mam it would be impossible to not have her close with us. I then asked another waitress if it was true that we would have to leave and she went and asked the manager. She then came out and said that it was because they didn’t have baby change facilities high chairs etc. I’m not sure what happens before 6pm then? As it was, the baby would have needed nothing more than to be held by one or all of us. The table next door to us could not believe we were asked to leave due to a 10 week old baby!! Apparently they say it’s on the website when you book. We have looked and it certainly isn’t on the front booking page that allows you to book. The night was ruined! We are rarely all together as a family due to busy lives etc so this was a precious planned night all together ruined. To get a table for 6 on a Saturday night anywhere else was nigh on impossible. So I’m afraid that’s it for us! The red lion is off our list .. we have been several times before and really enjoyed!

Had family Sunday lunch here today, never been before but will definitely be back. Food was well presented and plentiful. Staff were friendly, professional and polite. Very good choice on the menu. Only dampner on this visit was the weather. Also very pleased that allow dogs in.

What a gem of a find. Yesterday we’d walked from Dinas Rock to the Penderyn Distillery and returned by the Red Lion. So impressed we booked lunch for today. The service was friendly and the food was excellent. Banksy chose the set meal I had the Welsh Beef, no pudding for me, just the cheese board Well worth the visit, not a place if you’re in a rush, for no other reason as to relax and enjoy

Great looking pub, with a good sized car park. We had a lovely welcome, the service was very good and our food was delicious and beautifully presented. Will definitely be back.

We stayed at the cottage owned by the pub and ate in the restaurant. The cottage is clean, very comfortable and well equipped - having been modernised to very high standards. It had a ‘home from home’ feel that helped make our stay very enjoyable. Richard could not have been more helpful or friendly. He did all he could to ensure we made the most of our time whilst in the area. The pub/restaurant is just a few minutes walk from the cottage. We ate in the restaurant The food, service and (for me) the beer were all excellent. We visited the Penderyn Distillery on our first day and we walked to the Sgwd Yr Eirs Water Falls on the 2nd day. The falls are a must see if in the area and just a 40 minute walk from the cottage. (Ask Richard for a map). We really enjoyed our stay, great pub, great location and excellent service. Thanks to Richard and co. We hope to return at some point.

Great gluten free options We went as friends. Great atmosphere. Great food. Variety on the menu. gf options good and menu adaptable where possible too. Dog friendly. Good parking Would defo recommend

Food and service were exceptional, making a birthday celebration very memorable! The Welsh Lamb and Beef were both perfectly prepared along with the fresh vegetables, sauces and consommé. Don't normally take advantage of dessert, but so glad we did! They also had an outstanding selection of Welsh Whiskey (Penderyn).

Everything was perfect. Food ,service and atmosphere. The Red Lion never disappoints, would definitely recommend ..

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch here for Fathers' Day. The food is delicious. The service is top notch and friendly. There's much thought and care gone into the menu as well as the cooking - and food arrives beautifully presented. Everything is freshly cooked ....no microwave-to-plate here....and the clever food combinations are just perfect to eat. As we left the restaurant we decided to book again as soon as possible. The food was cooked to perfection.

What an amazing pub, tucked up a narrow lane but boy we need to come back. We stumbled upon this tiny village when completing a waterfall loop walk and the prospect of a pub meal at the end was really motivational. The price was reasonable and the food was full of flavour and some great combinations. The chef is obviously very talented. The waiting staff all seemed very new and lacked skills in hospitality. Some of them didn’t know the dishes and muddled up the order. That didn’t dampen the experience as everyone has to learn somewhere, bit something for the pub to think about. Overall still 5 stars as the standard of food was so high, shame the service wasn’t quite up to the same level.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.