Red Lion in Walsall

Always give it a visit while im in Walsall. Extremely trans, queer friendly pub that offers a drag experience every Saturday. Nice kind people, great music and good drinks, in a cozy beautiful pub. What more can you ask for? Step in and have a pint!

Good food with a good price, drinks are a bit pricey but that's life now ay it! One thing I will say is light the fire in there......was frozen the other day!

Very good food quite a nice pint

Good old pub friendly atmosphere polite staff

Fantastic pub and great atmosphere, the choice of food is proper black Country and very well priced and presented well ,well do to every one

Vile place with a bad bloke on the mic unable to mix songs and blabbing on about JK Rowling. Why watch Harry Potter if you don’t like its writers views?

Small venue but right in the middle of town,great venue and some great events.

Really nice staff and a good range of beers

Visit on Sundays, we have a beef dinner & a cottage pie, always order the same dishes as they're lovely but there is lots of choice on the menu. Cheaper than most places that are chain pubs & great service every time.

Three very different age groups and the welcome was great, good atmosphere and oh my god, food was just wonderful. Thinking of going one night in week

After walking for miles on a cold day, we went to the Red Lion for a drink and food. Wow, what a hidden gem! We were welcomed by the friendly staff, into a lovely friendly environment, filled with original features, wooden panelling and red hot radiators. The food here is fresh, home-cooked and delicious. Two meals for £12 is amazing value for the portion sizes and quality of food. My partner had the double cheese burger which came with chunky golden chips and a fresh, crispy salad. I had the lamb chops, which were served with a mountain of mash a boat of gravy and perfectly cooked peas and carrots (I normally leave the peas in pubs as they are either grey or undercooked). We ordered a side of onion rings as we were worried the portions might be small, but we needn’t have worried! The menu also had desserts on but we were too full to order any - trust me, we can usually fit a good pudding in! They also serve hot drinks if you just want a coffee or hot chocolate on a cold day. This is a real gem of a pub, tucked away in the centre of Walsall. We can not find a fault with it. Please give it a go, you won’t be disappointed!

Knew about the Red Lion. Live in Walsall but first time visit. Quite surprised. Very quaint. Lovely town pub. Nice drink. Friendly. Didn't have time to eat as waiting for lift. However will pay a further visit in due course. X

Fantastic marvelous tasting pint wonderful food great service from the bar staff highly recommended especially if we ever get nice weather The beer garden. That's the faultless stuff sorry but 1 complaint the opening and food hours.As a retired business man and licencee I fail to see how it makes a profit with their opening hours and it is a fact following conversations with customers they all think the same. I've not long lived here and wanted a new local it would of been the red lion except for the hours.And a tv to watch sport would mean more custom. Kind Regards

Amazing vibes, felt like I was friends with everyone in the pub

I personally didn't enjoy ky time there but not because of anyone or anything in particular - just maybe wasn't my vibe

Very helpful and friendly service

Lovely night out another great night in there safe and welcoming place 😀

Fantastic pub . Was there with Wrexham

Dissapointing pub. Food was poor. Undercooked chips and fish small. No real atmosphere as it was virtually empty. Small place but there is an upstairs which was closed off when i went. To be fair i know people who go there regular and like it. For me there are better pubs in Walsall.

Always had good food here and great beer too

What a brilliant proper pub with a great welcome from the staff we ordered food today and it was very nice and a decent price on there 2 for 12 quid deal we should support our locals and after our visit I intend to do so in future see you soon xx

Good Christmas atmosphere tonight beautiful decorations and some good karaoke going on.

Absolutely stunning pub, had the Christmas decorations up, some of the best I've seen, everyone in there was lovely, throughly enjoyed myself had a proper laugh

Asked for a drink and the guy shook his head and assumed I was underage. Despite me being 22 years old. Didn't even ask for my ID, I had it with me at the time. Just thought forget it. Disgusting. Left and went to a better bar and wasn't disappointed when I went.

Nice place to go and have a quick drink. Great staff welcoming and friendly people who were also sitting in need garden. Thanks Sadly we didnt eat wasn't aware they sold food. Will maybe go and eat next time

Was up from London visiting my aunt in hospital and had to grab something to eat before heading to see her. Saw pride flags and a sign for food and thought 'this one should do'. And it more than did. The chicken sandwich was great, chips were amazing, guy behind the bar was just lovely and the music was brilliant. Obvs somber crowd because it was Wednesday lunchtime, but I imagine it's super fun in the evenings. Ooh! And they have rainbow gnomes! Really improved my spirits ahead of an unfun visit to my very poorly auntie.

Not been in for years. Lovely bar staff, very friendly and polite. Food was just what we wanted. Will definitely be back again

It was my first time in Walsall, and I came across the Red Lion. Wow, I'm so glad I did. What an amazing night, staff where lovely, entertainment was great and the atmosphere with the locals was just so good, definitely will make a visit again soon.

Nice pub, home made food at a town centre pub!

Great atmosphere here . Would definitely recommend 👌

Good food at good price and beer at a great price

Absolutely fantastic food, big portions and taste is home made. Prices are good! Very friendly and good atmosphere, love the layout with the spiral staircases and upstairs. One of the very few traditional buildings and pubs left👍

We went yesterday for my husband's birthday, met up with friends. It was a lot busier than usual, but it deserves to be busy. Our food was lovely, as usual, and the staff as friendly as ever. I have even been in on my own of a lunch time and felt totally relaxed. As a 64 year old woman it can be a bit daunting going in a pub on your own, but not here. Regulars are as friendly as the staff. Hope maybe in the summer I might go of a night with my friend as it looks good fun. Keep doing what you're doing, a great venue

Close's early in the week. No food being served. Very disappointing.

Brilliant pub decor unbelievable property good old fashiond pub exellent food great pint.barstaff brilliant. Not my scene Friday and Saturday bight. But fantastic day pub till 6 Jeff the Brummie

Great atmosphere & great staff. People are lovely.

Friendly bar staff and a nice value for money menu. I like the feel of the pub, definitely worth a visit.

Went last night. What a great night and atmosphere. Karaoke was the best I've ever sang on.

I organised a rally in Walsall and wanted somewhere for a breakfast for striking teachers who had been on picket lines all morning. The Red Lion were very accomodating. The food was plentiful and delicious (those pain au chocolates!), all dietry requirements catered for and was set out as a buttet so hungery piceters could help themselves. The service was great, they kept everything topped up for us and the staff very friendly. Will definately go back there!

Fantastic Friday afternoon/evening starting with karoke at 4 then being taken over by drag queen at 8 good laugh. Customers make u feel welcome , bar staff amazing

Great place always a great night

Small, warm pub with friendly staff.

Great place.. decent beer..loos are clean bar staff are friendly and helpful cabaret always fabulous

Always a good disco on a Saturday night

Absolutely loved it .went there after works Christmas meal and we all enjoyed it .especially the banter with the gentleman on the Mike taking the mick out of some of the team with tasteful banter . Great nite .we are arrange another nite out and we be definitely be coming to the red lion .

This is a great traditional pub right in the centre of Walsall. When we visited the pub it was really nicely decorated ready for Christmas. Staff were friendly in this nice cozy pub. Decent menu with decent prices. Definitely going to visit again.

Great pub . Tasty food well presented Friendly staff And beautiful decorated for Christmas Not expensive Will definitely visit again

Relaxed atmosphere friendly customers

Brilliant little pub that's beautifully decorated all year round. Karaoke is an acquired taste and the beers are a generic for the black country but it's a well kept pub that always pulls a good pint.

Nice friendly pub polite staff, but go in when their Christmas Decorations are up and wow its like a Christmas Grotto and I love it xmas trees xmas music I could spend all day in their and the drinks prices are reasonable and their food looks really good too, give it a try 🎅🎄👍

Great night out when a drag queen is on. Recommend.

Me and my partner Went yesterday the food for the first time.. And it was great.. We been there a few times only for drinks... Definitely going back for the food again.. The staff and especially the woman yesterday. She was perfect..

Right in town and happy place to be had a good pride day

Nice, friendly atmosphere and good service.

Brilliant staff and food was wonderful

Bar man visibly drunk could hardly stand, unprofessional look

While the pub itself both inside and out is visually stunning, the food, sadly isn't the same. Neither are the prices, the lamb shanks were mostly bone, infact, more bone than meat, and the all day breakfast was swimming in grease, undercooked sausages and parts of it were cold. Alcohol is also over priced.

The food was not served to an acceptable standard unfortunately. I ordered a full English and not only was it missing some items, the egg yolk was dried, the sausages were small, dry and of poor quality, and worst of all, there were small hairs in the food. The quality was reflected in the price, as it’s cheaper than some other places. But I’m all honesty, it wasn’t worth sacrificing quality for lower price, you’d be better off going to Brewers Fayre around the corner for better quality.

Had a Stella ok tables sticky but other than that nice pub

Another good place for food and entertainment great service

Excellent food and service. Will definitely be calling in again to this lovely little gem.

First time to wallsal in many years absolutely loved pub great atmosphere everyone so friendly and welcoming

Lady who served was very kind, great atmosphere and drinks were good.

Always a great night here, amazing friendly staff and a fantastic atmosphere.

Popped in last night with my mum and best friend. Was my first time ever stepping foot into the pub but I had always wanted to knowing it was/is a gay bar, and being a part of the LGBT community myself was thrilled to finally get the chance to experience it first hand. For how packed the pub was with only two people working the bar, service was exceptional. Always served quickly and accurately even with the loud music. Drag queen DJ was an absolute riot with fantastic song selection and a wicked sense of humor to go with. First thing I decided I would do was work my way down the 'Bombs' list (Jägerbomb, Skittlebomb, Firebomb and Refresherbomb in that order) And you KNOW i had a good time because I left drunk for the first time in nearly 2 years. 1000% will be coming here again

Decent pub grub, exceedingly well priced entertainment in the evening.

Very welcoming staff, nice food reasonably priced friendly atmosphere.

Really friendly pub , fabulous drag acts, Definitely give this pub a go ..

Nice little pub, good garlic bread. Can be a bit cleaner

Had a brilliant night Easter Sunday with Kareoke Kelly. I will definitely return.

Visited for the first time on Saturday, a lovely little pub. Will come back and try the food soon.

If you want a good Saturday night then you have to come in the red lion with the drag artist on it's really good they are funny 😄 😆 🤣 the music is brilliant with the DJ being a Drag artist 🍺 nice drink of beer 🍺 🎶🎶🎶🎶🕺🕺🕺

Smallpub in the centre of town. Friendly staff. Basic but good value menu

Wonderful pub and staff. You got to try one of the crusty cobs.

Popped in today for lunch, lovely service, really tasty food (I highly recommend the chips), and very reasonably priced. Look forward to returning 😊

Nice place saw a few old friends

Great little place just round the corner from the train station! Very reasonably priced ale what more can you want!

Phil from Brum I miss this pub was great friendly people not been fir a few years now sadly as left the area. Hope you all well I was guy 49 with glasses on lived in Darlaston.

Always have a couple of pints over the weekend in this pub... Lovly old pub with an awsome bar . The bar staff are great at looking after the bar an your always met with a smile . Good food too coming out the kitchen. Always clean an tidy .

Have lived in Walsall all me days and never been to this pub in town. And I've missed out hugely! One of only a handful of original looking buildings left in the town centre and its a credit to the owners for keeping it looking as good as it is. They definitely have the best Christmas decorations / window display in Walsall town. Putting a lot of the " designer " / larger well known shops to shame! A nice warm friendly welcome on arrival, but I do think the music was just slightly high ( probably as I was sat near the speaker ) The pub looked nicely presented and clean and tidy and the amazing Christmas decorations throughout are a must see if your in Walsall over Christmas. The chap behind the counter was Polite, attentive and the food ( I had the Cajun chicken with jacket potato ) was lovely and well seasoned and the portion size spot on. They have an upstairs seating area up a spiral staircase but was closed off today ( I'll have to go back I think ) The toilets are round the back with an outdoor seated are for smokers It's great to see one of Walsall oldest pubs still survive amongst the all the same looking / charmless sort of pubs / eateries we get these days. So if your in town and want a place to eat that has ambience, a warm welcome, full of history and delicious food pop in you won't be disappointed!

Freindly cosy relaxing food good and well priced 5*

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Grate bar and very good price for drinks as well. Love coming up here met lovely people including mizie who always makes sure you enjoy your night all ways a good night would recommend it to anyone who comes up here.

Nice atmosphere, good beers, friendly staff

I was so nervous new town and on own female. How daft was I. Fabulous decorum excellent welcoming and service from gentleman who who served me. Amazing efforts have gone in to Christmas decor. And the the menu and food. 10 out of 10. I really hope I get the chance to return. Thank you.

Love this bar, but it is a bit more expensive than most.

I had a great time drinks are cheap

Always come here for lunch in walsall. Good old fashioned pub with great range of homecooked reasonably priced meals.

Great atmosphere and great music 🎶

My local pub wasn't doing food so I went into town looking for nice food. I was not disappointed the food was lovely and the haloween decorations were remarkable. Granson loved it and wants to go again. This is a place where it feels comfortable and homely, would strongly recommend.

Felt very warm and welcoming fast bar service and excellent food. Cajun chicken was excellent. Thank you

Had a great night as always entertainment was stellar and drinks reasonable

Nice food. Pleasant ambiance. Nice staff. A bit small but then again if there is crowd, a 2nd floor is available.

Nice old pub but food was not up to standard's for what we asked, I asked for a medium 12oz steak received a reheated well done steak, my wife ,lamb chops, all were burnt and extremely dry, told the server at the bar about this, all I got was, "I'll let them know" was expecting a little more than that considering the cost we paid, although not much, again, not what we asked for.

We went to get bite to eat, less then two seconds though the door. Got shouted at face mask, my partner started to explain i was exmpt. Well the guy behind the bar shouted he wanted evidence.I went to show him my disabilities card as, i dont need to ware face mask due to distress it would cause due to childhood abuse and am autistic. He wouldn't have it also tried to explain why i could not ware facemask and was government exempt from wearing facemask. he not have it and just kept say he wanted evidence. I also explained by law you dont need to show evidence, he wouldn't have it. so i said to my partner, go elsewhere. I have never been discriminated towards due to my disabilities, and was very disappointed in way i was treated. As we used the same pub last year and had no problems.

Due to precendented times, I decided to pop in for a quick half in support of the public house. I quickly realised I had made a very big mistake! On entry I was 'ordered' to wear a mask, I explained politely that I am exempt from wearing one, I was asked for an exempt certificate to which I did not have, but offered to sit at a table immdietley. He said he would not serve me, I suggested a scarf, but he said it had to be a mask and again refused me service. I left feeling embarrased and humiliated. The government guidelines state; exempt people do not have to either explain their disability or show a certificate, people use a card or band to show they are exempt purely, as they dont feel confident to say they cant wear face covering. Also, the guidelines state 'face covering' not masks, face coverings can be a mask, a scarf, or any other material that is sealed at the sides of the face is adequate and acceptable. Your staff's misapplication could sadly be your downfall.

No asle pub the Sunday roast looks good I've yet to try

Visited Sunday 20th September Lovely meal, 2 for £10, excellent value Service and staff first class so welcoming Will be going back

We attended the gay pride show and it was fantastic x the atmosphere was exactly as a pub should be .. proper traditional old fashioned pub that oozed welcoming personalities x we will defo visit again thankyou

Really friendly gay bar with wonderful staff. Saw some great drag entertainment there back in August 2018.