Red Lion in Derbyshire Dales

Popped in for lunch today, realized we had been a few years ago. Food, drink & service was excellent!! Highly recommend if you are in the area. Been in the area for past week, & we certainly had saved the best til last. Big thanks

The food was absolutely amazing. The staff were very attentive, friendly and made our evening even better. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant. 5 Star.

A hidden gem of a pub which is family _ run. We all enjoyed a delicious home cooked meal.Fish and chips and minted lamb pie . Only one of us had room for a pudding ! ( Apple and almond cake) We all wished we had discovered this pub earlier and not on the last night of our holiday,as we would have loved to have visited again and tried some more delights from the menu.

On a wet and windy Sunday this cosy quintessential pub is a perfect lunch venue. We had roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and Durch apple and almond cake with local ice cream. All were delicious and perfect portions. Service was spot on and I had a Perry which was a really unusual but very pleasant accompaniment to my lunch. Will definitely go again!!

Fantastic restaurant . One of the best meals I have had in a very long time . 7 of us raved about the ciders and the amazing food . Different menu weekly - staff couldn’t do enough for you - wished I could go regularly however we came on a weekend away

Just been for Sunday lunch and can highly recommend! A warm welcome and great service. Had roast lamb which was hot and delicious with fresh mint sauce and sea bass with mojo sauce roasted new potatoes, rocket, spinach and a side of veg, stunning and beautifully baked. One of the nicest dishes I've ever had, a reminder of holidays abroad, fresh, hot and tasteful. Accompanied by a recommeded crisp dry cider... thank you and see you again very soon xx

Searched all the websites looking for somewhere to go for Sunday lunch, didn't want a gastropub, just a proper, home cooked Sunday lunch and we were not disappointed. A nice, old fashioned, country pub with friendly staff and proper food at good price. Could do with a little background music in the dining area as it was very quiet and lacked 'atmosphere'. Nice food, very friendly hosts and just what we were looking for, would return. Does what it says on the tin.

Staying locally in the village and first stopped for Sunday lunch. Probably one of the best pub Sunday lunches I have had in a long time. Everyone was very friendly and there is a very good selection of ales, ciders and perry, certainly know there stuff! Also dog treats available for the dogs who were made welcome. Returned on the Saturday evening for dinner, a very nice chicken curry. I would say the pub is definitely worth a visit and even a detour, they are closed Monday and Tuesday I believe. Look forward to visiting again!

I visited The Red Lion with a group of elderly ladies. We had pre booked, but walk in bookings were possible. We enjoyed local cider and delicious home cooked food. The menu was varied with a selection of traditional pub grub and more ethnic dishes from around the world. A great location in a quiet village just a few miles from Ashbourne. I will definitely be revisiting.

Stopped at this lovely pub for a drink on our walk. Lovely friendly staff 😊 nothing was too much trouble when we asked. Dog friendly as well, they even have biscuits for them too . Will definitely go again next time we are in the area

Absolutely delicious Sunday lunch, hot, tasty, plenty of it and the lamb was the best I’ve ever had! Wish we lived closer so we could come again. Highly recommend.

Just like our previous visits, the homemade food was excellent. Very friendly staff, a very comfortable enjoyable evening. 😉

Booked last minute for Sunday lunch over the bank holiday weekend of May. A traditional, cosy pub serving real ale and good ‘home cooked’ food. It was lovely. Nicely presented slow cooked pork, roast potatoes, mash potatoes and gravy. With a good selection of veg which consisted of braised red cabbage, garden peas, carrots and what looked like swede? This was accompanied with apple sauce and crackling. The Whale of the day also comes highly recommended too, good size of battered fish, proper chips, garden peas and a wedge of lemon. Side dish of tartare sauce. If you have room, all the puddings are homemade. Prices reasonable. You won’t be disappointed. It was everything we hoped it would be.

Had a family meet up here. I chose the venue as it is Good Beer Guide listed and both cask ales were in good condition, though there’s an unusually wide range of ciders too. Food was really excellent - not necessarily cheap by pub grub standards, but you get what you pay for. Service was good and the background music they were playing was up my street too. So anyway, a nice old country pub getting everything right.

Amazing service and a very large group served great food with great service thank you so much made our last night special

We were staying nearby and came for lunch. Wonderful friendly welcome in what is clearly a well loved local pub. The food was excellent as was the astomsphere. Everyone both sides of the bar was friendly and I recommend a visit!

Went for Sunday lunch yesterday. It was everything I hoped it would be. A traditional and cosy pub serving good ‘home cooked’ food. It was lovely. Nicely presented, good selection of veg, including braised red cabbage. The meat was plentiful and beautifully cooked. Can highly recommend the lamb. Huge Yorkshire puddings! If you have room, all puddings are cooked by their lovely chef (we met him). Prices reasonable for a quality Sunday roast. You won’t be disappointed.

We decided to try the Red Lion for an impromptu evening out. Even though it’s only 10 minutes away from where we live, we hadn’t tried it before. A big mistake on our part! It is a very clean, welcoming country pub, serving fresh, well prepared and tasty food. The serving staff are excellent, with nothing being too much trouble. Would I recommend it? Absolutely! We can’t turn the clock back but we will definitely be back! PS The cider is particularly good also.

Lovely friendly village pub. We had drinks the first time and food the next day and we were glad we did food was delicious, good fresh pub food cannot fault one thing. We will be back. 100% recommend a visit if you are in the area 👍

Good honest hospitality at its best. Every effort was made to make us welcome. There were 12 of us for Sunday lunch and everyone was impressed with the quality of the home-cooked food, especially at such a good price. They were very proud of their chef and rightly so. Well done!

After a lovely day at Chatsworth we came across the pub on our way home and called in for food. From the moment we walked in we were met with the friendliest of welcomes. 1 member of our party has food alagies which did not faze them at all. The food was home made and delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. We found a little gem and will definitely return.Thankyou.

Stopped in for Sunday Lunch. A warm welcome, excellent roast beef and trimmings and home made and locally sourced puds with amazingly creamy custard. Son had the homemade burger with very local beef, this was also excellent and he said it was the best he's had and from the bite i had, i have to agree. We will go back!

A spectacular welcome. Felt really welcome and the service was impeccable. Exciting to order a local cider and the buzz around the menu was evident. So many people calling to try and book a table. The pork roast was the best I have ever had, such a special find to experience such outstanding hospitality.

Had a fantastic Sunday Lunch here, beef was cooked to perfection and came with lots of fresh veg. Beer and local cider also very good. Its not the biggest pub so booking is advisable- you won't be disappointed

We were staying in a local holiday cottage and enjoyed an evening meal mid-week and a late afternoon Sunday Roast. The service was friendly and efficient and the food excellent. What more could you want.

The was a wonderful find. Close to Carsington Water (5 mins drive) in a pretty village. The reviews for a casual dinner were excellent, and the experience didn't let us down. We were 2 adults and 2 children, and ate two courses with drinks for £66 including a pint and delicious icecream for pudding. Homemade celeriac soup, and two roast dinners were the highlights. The staff were very friendly, even helping a regular to cross the road. The inside was cosy and a traditional pub. Small beer garden to the rear for drinks only.

Amazing home cooked pub food, a group of 15 of us booked in and ordered food on our arrival, the staff were really kind and professional and the food was first class. An amazing family run country pub & restaurant

Had a lovely meal this evening at this very friendly, traditional country pub. We had a warm welcome and the staff were very knowledgeable about the drinks they were serving, my husband particularly liked the local larger. Our meals were fresh, hot and cooked to perfection. We loved the little thoughtful touches, like the boxes of Trivial Pursuit cards while you’re waiting. Keep doing what you are doing, such a lovely pub.

Managed to get a table at short notice. What luck! A friendly traditional pub with a diverse range of good 'home-cooked' food served in a homely atmosphere. Caters for most tastes. We will be returning when in the area.

Beautiful setting very helpful staff. A very good selection of real ales cannot fault the place at all. We all had the roast beef.

Lovely, fresh and flavoursome food. Very helpful with explaining and adapting the menu to accommodate dairy free requirements.

Beautiful family run pub where they make their own award winning ciders. We ordered the sirloin steak . It was amazing. Beautifully cooked the chips were homemade the dauphinoise potatoes OMG and the red cabbage was delicious and all came with peppercorn sauce outstanding meal...

On holiday in the area and decided to eat here. Really friendly service. Pie of the day was VERY good. Excellent ales. The wine was great quality and reasonably priced. This is exactly the kind of pub I wish I had as a local.

We visit The Red Lion every few months and always get a lovely warm welcome in this proper country pub . Kevin and Hanna are always very friendly along with their staff . They have a good selection of beer’s and wine and are quite...

Superb eating experience with excellent hospitality. 100% highly recommend and definitely will be back.

Our friends booked a table beforehand which was as well as there was a party of about 20 celebrating with a meal. Staff were really friendly and attentive despite it being a busy Saturday this weekend. We had a main meal (steak/pies and good section...

Had a great night here, lovely food, friendly and welcoming staff. Great selection of drinks with a large menu of bottled ciders as well as serving their own ciders on the pump. Cocktails 'wow'. A great pub with a good atmosphere, friendly locals.

This family-run pub became our local for a few days whilst we were staying nearby (all too briefly!) What a pleasant and welcoming hostelry The Red Lion is. We were made to feel at home the moment we first walked through the door. It has...

Revisit to Kniveton, this time Bosing barn, first class accomodation. Red Lion revisit to, had a very good meal ( curry for me and fish & chips for her). Excellent meal, great atmosphere and service. Pint of cider to make your hair curl. Wonderful night.

We popped into this fabulous pub on the off-chance and were delighted by everything about it. Hannah and Kev were wonderful and as for the food!! We only had a bacon and Brie sandwich but it was the best I have ever had - all...

Really enjoyed our lunch here. We’re both veggies and I eat gluten-free and we were well and thoughtfully catered for. The properly homemade hummus was lovely (forget the gluey supermarket stuff, this is the real deal) and served with big fat olives. We followed with...

Stumbled upon this place while out with partner on our bikes, I was absolutely desperate for a wee! The staff were so friendly and the place looked great so we ended up stopping for a drink and having dinner here. The steak was cooked to...

Four of us visited The Red Lion Pub in Kniveton ,Derbyshire and enjoyed a lovely dining experience. We received a warm welcome from the staff and a top quality meal. The food was excellent offering a good choice at a very reasonable price. The Landlord...

Visited with parents, great little pub, lots of character topped of with amazing food. Steak, burger & gammon steak were all polished off with ease. We will be back!

The staff were able to accommodate a large family group for Sunday lunch which was delicious and coeliacs well catered for. Service was great and the cocktails were exceptional (available Fridays and Saturdays - I think?). Thank you Red Lion staff, you made our family...

Excellent country pub with very friendly staff, a large selection of cider with excellent food in great portions and home cooked

Visited on a cold snowy evening with a group of friends after a day walking. The pub was warm and welcoming and we all enjoyed the homecooked food. The steak and ale pie with chips was delicious and came with a generous selection of vegetables....

Myself and 11 of my girlfriends were staying locally to the pub and decided to go for a walk and stop off here for a late lunch. The staff were brilliant considering we were a large party. Drinks are very fairly priced and we enjoyed...

Always consistent. Fantastic friendly local pub and always really good homemade food. Great selection on the menu. Very reasonable prices and well worth a visit .

Decore is not really a cosy inviting place to eat but this is a case of don't choose a book by the cover. The food was excellent, I'm not sure why this was such a as surprise but it was! Eating high quality restaurant food...

Visited on the spur of the moment for an early Thursday meal for two (our first). Friendly service from both proprietors and they were happy to tweak a couple of dishes to accommodate firstly an intolerance and secondly a preference. The quality of the food...

Fabulous service, great food & cosy fireplace after a rainy walk there. Majority of us had a steak & they were cooked to perfection! All other dishes were lovely too! Cocktails were had by a fair few & all went down very well, the special...

The licensee was very helpful on the phone and our party of 14 was accommodated well at short notice. The menu was freshly prepared for the day and the lady serving was also helpful. Each of us enjoyed our food which was unpretentious but well...

Fantastic food, amazing award winning cider, brilliant cocktails on Fridays & Saturdays by Sumac. Local real ale's, excellent whisky selection & recognised by CAMRA ❤️. Totally worth multiple visits if visiting the area. Hannah, Kev & Sumac make you feel incredibly welcome. Love it.

6 adults entered the Red Lion on a fine Saturday evening. The weather was fine, the evening was ripe and the atmosphere pleasant. Alas, that the barman appeared to be in a bad mood. My party, including an 18y/o, 2x 21y/o and a 22 y/o...

We (three of us) enjoyed the Red Lion for two nights when we stayed in Kniveton for a couple of days. The landlord and staff were so welcoming we were made to feel like we had been regulars to the place for years. Everything was...

Limited parking, but the food and service are superb and we’ll wort a diversion off to visit. Best chips I’ve had in years.

Lovely little pub in the village of Kniverton. The staff were very welcoming. The food is all home cooked and tasted delicious. Would definitely recommend.

An excellent and enjoyable lunch for 4 today. A great welcome from the owners/tenants for a start. The words “home made” are often meaningless on many pub menus - on this occasion home made really did mean home made with several dishes ranging from specialty...

Stopped off here hoping for a drink and a meal. They have a small, secluded beer garden at the rear. That’s exactly what it is, a beer only garden, no food allowed even if you collect it yourself from the bar. Friendly barmaid said we...

Spent wonderful weekend on a campsite nearby attending the Red Lion cider festival. Food and drink all fantastic! Hannah and Kev are wonderful hosts and the food, cider and beer all great!

We found this local pub served freshly cooked, local food. Service was a bit hit or miss but they made up for this as it was such a friendly local. I would imagine most people who live in Kniveton know each other as the village...

Stayed with friends on a Motorbike holiday in Clematis Cottage opposite the Red Lion. Booked a table for three evenings. Great atmosphere and a friendly greeting by the owners. The menu was just right, plenty to choose from. The pies are all scrumptious and home...

great staff ,great food, all round 10/10 we come from nottingham most sundays never dissappointed always made feel very welcome thankyou.

We are staying in a little barn conversion in Kniveton, which is fabulous. We ventured in to the Red Lion when we got there and booked in for dinner and it was fab. Hubby had the pie and I had the pork belly, brilliant and...

Drove past many times never called in. It us halfway for a family meet. We had the most gorgeous food. Duck, pie and burger , couldn't get a more varied choice than that . All was home cooked and tasted absolutely lovely. Will definitely come...

One of the best places in Derbyshire for cocktails and food. Set in a stunning rural location, this pub offers top grade pub dining experience, this rustic little gem is well worth a visit !

Ive been up to this pub a couple of times now and last night was the first time i had a meal there. The food and service was top notch! I went in with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. If your looking for a...

If you want to set your watches back 20 years to a time where food was fresh and non-packaged, where hospitality was about warm, welcoming and engaging 'real people,' the Red Lion is for you. Very low key surroundings and nothing fancy, justa good honest...

What an amazing time we had at The Red Lion last Saturday celebrating my husbands 60th and Sons 30th. The staff were fantastic keeping the drinks flowing, Gavins food was excellent 👌 as always. Great fun was had by all. Thank you so much for...

Visited with family, mixed ages. Lovely, warm welcome and cosy environment. The menu had a great selection of meat/fish and vegetarian food. The food was absolutely delicious! All six of us really enjoyed our meals and most had crème brûlée for desert which was equally...

Whilst stopping locally we intended to try eating at different places, but having visited for an evening meal we returned on successive days. Landlord both friendly and professional. Lovely atmosphere. As for the food, absolutely lovely and restaurant quality. We will be returning later in...

Booked for a family meal (six of us, three generations) - received a warm welcome, some good cider (not the grandkids!) and some really tasty food. The staff were happy to adjust the menu for the grandchildren, who showed their appreciation by clearing their plates...

12 of us ate here on Saturday night whilst we were on a friends birthday weekend away. Our meals were hot, freshly prepared and delicious and the owners were really accommodating allowing us to bring some balloons and banners, they even wore a mask of...

Excellent stop on the halfway point of our walk on Saturday. Warm friendly atmosphere, excellent selection of non alcoholic beers as well. Definitely recommend!

We visited as a family today. What a little diamond! The menu was different to other places and everything made in house. We had a selection of hummus, polenta & haggis! Wow! A lot of love and care goes into the food and the mains...

This place has the warmth of an old authentic pub. Greeted by the friendly owners, it has a fantastic wine list, and the food is very, very good. They make their own cider too, how cool is that! Worth many visits, there's a beer garden...

Banging pub. Lovely vibes and dog friendly. Best pub I've been in, in a long while. We'll be back! Thanks for giving me faith in the human race. Thanks guys 😆

We called in on our fist visit to this place, on a cold December evening and were warmly welcomed by Hannah & Kev, who made us feel very welcome. There was a great selection of draught beers and huge range of locally brewed ciders so...

Friendly staff, well presented, good food. Made us and the dog feel very welcome. Will come again if we are in the area

Friendly staff and a really warm welcome. Great dog friendly pub with a relaxed atmosphere Wonderful Sunday lunch and the best Yorkshire puddings. Homemade desserts are heavenly. It's a must if you are in the area. Will definitely be going back.

We visited as a family and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was fantastic, with great vegetarian options. We loved the vegetarian options, as they were a bit different, rather than the usual vegetarian lasagne etc. The menu was also full of local produce, which was...

Firstly the pub, tastefully decorated to not hide it's 18th century heritage. Wood burner at one end and nicely spaces restaurant at the other. Some limited parking at the front but, while we were there, a lot of the trade is from passing walkers and...

It looks like a nice but ordinary country pub, but the food is proper gastro-pub quality. I had the pork and black pudding ballotine with dauphinois potatoes and it was delicious: meaty and moist but not too heavy. There’s also the standard pub lunch fare,...

Have fancied trying the Red Lion for awhile , on Friday we met up with a group of friends scatted from across Derbyshire met up there . All ten of us thought our meals excellent and really enjoyed our experience at the Red Lion ....

We had a boys' weekend at the excellent standlow farm up the road and walked down to the red lion on the Friday night. The owners were extremely friendly and happily told us about their own professionally produced ciders. We had a great night there...

Food was superb as always. Cannot fault the food, presentation & service from great staff. Menu is always varied & different. Hot plates & hot food - freshly cooked & good value for money. Lovely ciders & beers.

Tried here for a Sunday lunch. Previous experience of other meals at the Red Lion were already good. This though was exceptional, the same good service and excellent drink options . The Sunday roast is a bench mark of English cooking. most places can do...

If you are passing or staying near by totally recommend The Red Lion. Great options on the menu especially for vegetations and vegans. Also a great selection of local ciders and ales.

Excellent. Incredibly accommodating and friendly hosts who could not have been more welcoming Atmosphere was perfect.Beautiful setting and so relaxing.Food was beautifully presented and appetising. Excellent quality/ quantity and attention was paid to individual preferences.. Thoroughly recommended.. true value for money.This is a rare find.

A fantastic little pub with delicious homemade food and their own award winning cider.With a warm and friendly welcome we were treated to scrumptious steak and ale pies and the most divine chocolate mousse ever. Make sure you book as this place fills up fast.

This is a little gem of a pub if you are looking for good food (and beer). The menu had some of the usual pub food you might expect, but in addition there were some tasty items with a Mediterranean flavour, such as home-made houmous, baba ghanoush and shakshouka, all of which were delicious. The service was friendly and timely. In short, I wish we had the opportunity to return, it unfortunately our stay in the area has come to an end.

We visited the Red Lion when staying in Kniveton on holiday. It was a welcoming pub and dog friendly too. Food was home cooked. I enjoyed their steak pie which was delicious. Hubby had the curry which was tasty too. Friendly landlady and staff. We also tried their own cider which we both enjoyed. We were disappointed not to have the chance to go back and buy some cider to take home, but had to return home sooner than planned. Would recommend.

This is the second time we've eaten at the Red Lion and both times have been great! I really enjoyed the home made steak and ale pie whilst my dining companion had the burger. The puddings were also yummy (bakewell and brioche bread and butter pudding) We had a good look at the cider list and tried some of the home-made ciders, which were delicious.

After a day picking up hubbys ebay purchases we found ourselves driving through Kniveton to pick up the last one before driving home we called at the Red Lion to see if we could get a meal such a lovely welcome even said we could bring doggy in ,all covid measures were in place and adhered to .The meal itself was amazing ,wonderful homecooking with that edge of excellent quality , my husband says i can be outspoken which is probably true and i have no problem complaining if im paying for something and its not as it should be as he says "we can eat rubbish at home" which doesnt say much for my cooking! but i have to say its one of the best meals ive had in a long time i only wish we lived closer it would definitely be my local !!

Me and my husband ate twice here twice during our week long stay in Kniveton. We booked the second visit during our first visit as the food was that good. I booked in advance, and I knew following my email exchanges with Hannah the landlady and the previous reviews on trip advisor we were going to be in for a lovely meal and evening. This is what I would call a traditional country cosy pub, with gastro style food. The current chef Gavin has been working at the pub for several years and his food is absolutely truly scrumptious. I went in the pub not liking aubergine, but having tried some of the baba ganoush I am no converted. We even asked Gavin how he made it, so we will certainly give it a try. All the food is high end in terms of taste and appearance.Hannah and Kevin the current landlords are very friendly. And are working long hours during our current challenging times. We met Beth their hired waitress on our second visit and what an absolute delight she is. All three of them have customer service spot on. Thank you for making us feel so very welcome. Lynn & Chris

Ours was a most enjoyable evening. The landlord is very careful to follow the present restrictions - track and trace etc We asked for cider and, as they make their own, we were offered a taste of two different ones before selecting. For his meal, my husband chose the steak and ale pie (a proper pie) I had baked cod - this was so tasty! It had a cheddar and parsley crumb topping with tomato and oregano sauce - I will be trying to re-create this when home! The homemade chocolate mousse is definitely worth a try. It was all served in a pleasant and friendly manner.

Staying in area and had this pub recommended to us for a good home cooked meal… we were not disappointed…. We are the Sunday menu of roast beef and roast pork…. Absolutely fabulous meal served hot and so very tasty.Staff and owners were welcoming and friendly, covid guidance followed very well, everywhere was really clean.Would highly recommend Many thanks for a great meal

We had a fantastic meal,. The food was excellent the beer was excellent and the staff were very friendly. If you are in the area I would recommend visiting this pub I know we shall be coming back

Food was superb and service friendly. I can really recommend the Stilton and black pudding fritters and the steak pie. Didn’t have space for dessert.