Red Lion in Derbyshire Dales

Very good indeed. Eat here four times in a week. Great food and good service. Good to see a busy and vibrant pub. Planning next visit.

We love this place!! Honestly, all strangers you are welcome. Locals mixing with everyone and having a great time!! The pork pies are TOP! Brilliant beers! Please don’t miss this place.

We had a day out walking on the Monsall trail and had booked dinner at the Red Lion.I thought as it was a Monday evening it would be quiet but I was wrong there were lots of people sitting inside and outside the pub and lovely welcoming atmosphere.The food was excellent,good quality and very reasonably priced.Myself and my husband had the steak and ale pie which was excellent and our sons had the gammon steak and 1 had the rump steak from specials board and excellent size quality steak.A really lovely village pub.

Visited this pub on a Tuesday night. Would not recommend anyone else does this. The menu, if you look online, is not extensive but is OK. However on visiting this evening we were told that all three pies on the menu were unavailable, as was the beef daube. I had booked a table in advance and was not told this then, and they didn't tell us this on entering the pub either. Instead they waited until we were seated with drinks to inform us. The meals we did have were at best adequate, but we regret visiting and eating there and will not be returning. The place was fairly busy too, with other tables being informed of the fact that the delivery had arrived that day and they were 'busy cooking' but that some of it wasn't ready. Not good enough, I'm afraid, when you're spending the best part of £100. There were no other specials available either. Disappointed, to say the least. Otherwise it's a nice pub in an attractive village, with friendly people and a friendly dog. Let down entirely by the food and lack of choice I'm afraid. Please note that dogs are welcome but not children under 6. This didn't affect us but I find it rather odd and offputting. They did remember to tell me this when booking...

Try the Derbyshire beef Daube, it was absolutely delicious. Best dish I’ve had in any restaurant for a very long time. All other choices on offer looked tempting too. With drinks and desserts it was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend the Red Lion, and will for sure return when in the area again.

My son and I went here for lunch, our first Mothers Day together for many years because of his commitments. We both ordered steak and ale pie with vegetables and chips. Probably the best pie I have ever had and the vegetables and chips were cooked to perfection. We then retired to the bar for brandy and coffee. Absolute perfection! The pub is so cosy and the lady and gentleman who served us were lovely without being intrusive. Thank you so much Red Lion for helping to make my Mother's Day special.

A great, cosy, country pub with good, reasonably priced fare and welcoming hosts. Lovely village too with a fun summer village fair. What's not to like?

We first went and had lunch (ploughman’s) which was excellent. We therefore booked an evening meal for a couple of days later. This was by far the best pub food we tried in the area after visiting three other pubs. The evening meal did not disappoint we had the ribs (special of the day) and steak and ale pie, again both were delicious. As a bonus it is also dog friendly.

Had an amazing time at the Red Lion during our visit in Tideswell. The atmosphere was magnificent, the food was incredible and the staff were just unbelievably kind! Definitely one of the best pubs we've been in the UK, totally worth visiting at least once if you're in Derbyshire. The locals there were great to chat too!

Stopped here for coffee when walking and decided to come for an evening meal as a great menu. By far the best meal of our half term walking holiday, we are difficult customers as we have one vegan, one veggie and a coeliac. The atmosphere and service were fab, we had a great table near the fire and felt very relaxed. The menu was a decent size and varied. I had the chefs scotch egg for a starter then the chicken and mushroom pie, finishing with a bread and butter pudding. All fantastic.

On our annual visit after walking the Litton Loop what better way to finish the morning with a pint and look pie outside the luv sitting in the sun - but no Pork Pies this year ☹️ - we will phone ahead next time - don't worry we did eat other things which were equally as good.

Highly recommend this beautiful, cosy and traditional pub and restaurant. Visited last June whilst in Derbyshire at the Chatsworth Flower Show and enjoyed the meal and pub so much we have booked in advance for June this year. The food was really good and good value, service excellent and Jeanne the landlady extremely friendly. Cannot wait for our return visit.

Had a lovely Sunday afternoon ensconced in this very old country pub, staff were great and food was lovely, no kids under 6 though!

We had great food and service at the Red Lion. Jeanne is a great host and runs the pub brilliantly. It has a happy and upbeat atmosphere. It is immensely popular with locals so we booked in advance and returned on a second occasion. It’s an easy walk from Tideswell where we were staying.

Stayed in the village, precooked a table which was near the wood burner. Friendly and very pleasant staff, food arrived in a timely way and was high quality.

We are a small walking group and have visited the Red Lion several times. Good quality food with good service served in an iconic pub. We will definitely be returning during 2019 Thank you

We needed a Pub near to our B&B that we didn't need to drive to. We were not disappointed. Nicky and Naomi looked after us regally and we could see why this small traditional inn was so popular. We so enjoyed our 1st meal there that we ate there each night of our stay. We could not fault the menu nor the service. I have been a visitor in pubs where one is met with a less than friendly stare. Not so here. We enjoyed conversation with the locals and immediately sensed the ambience of this stunning little village Inn. Thoroughly recommended, situated at one end of the village just off of the main road,with a really nice pint of local ale.

Great looking old fashioned pub with real fires and good beer. Poor quality of food let it down. Nice place to visit for a drink after a walk in the attractive surrounding countryside but cannot recommend for eating. Shame.

Booked and reserved a table near the fire for Saturday evening which was confirmed by a member of staff over the phone.We arrived at our time of reservation and went to our table which was being reset to be told we had been moved to a table in the back room??? which we dont like as we have dined in there a couple of times,as it's dark and drafty. We questioned as to why we had been moved to be told that they had had a late party which was maybe so, but the table we had booked was being reset at the time of our reservation and our arrival,so it was being reset for somebody? so with that we left disgusted and phoned another local pub which we use often and accommodated as usual with great hospitality and food,so we we will not be returning to the Red Lion again after an experience like that. We did actually get a call frrom the landlady but it was very contridictry to the facts.

Me and my partner had dinner in one evening in December. The Inn is cosy and has a log fire. Upon entering, the staff were welcoming and the food was delicious. It was busy when we arrived and waited a little longer to be served but this is to be expected.

Visited with 8 friends after a very wet day walking in the vicinity

I like looking at reviews of places I've visited over many years as it always gives me a chuckle. The Red Lion is an old traditional pub, great for locals and walkers as it has a good range of beers and excellent food with the steak pie to die for. Children's pub it isn't and you should not expect this, a proper fire place that will be smokey, this is part of its charm so don't moan when you have to sit next to the fire; if you want a sterile, no charm, plastic pub fine but this one is not for you. 20 years of traveling to and walking in the Peaks sorts out the mediocre from the good and this is a good traditional pub, probably one of the best for food, don't expect frills but you definitely get a hearty meal with a good pint at a reasonable price which is why I always have to book a week in advance to get seats, I have seen many people turned away from this pub because they did not book. To conclude one of the best along with the Barrel at Bretton.

Warm welcome to this cosy pub and restaurant. Extensive menu with daily specials. Service very friendly and efficient. Chef cheerfully accommodated my wife's need for a milk free meal. Making a reservation if you want to dine at the weekend is recommended.

After recommendation by a friend we decided to try The Red Lion for an early evening meal in November. Our first impression was of a traditional English Pub, with several small rooms all full of locals/farmers and hikers giving a busy thronging atmosphere. The fires were lit on a cold windy evening and the atmosphere picked up a little of the fires to give a warm but smoky presence. After making ourselves known at the bar and ordering a round of drinks we were given menus after which we found suitable seats and table. The food comprising of mainly traditional English fair was good, wholesome and plentiful and the service prompt and very friendly. A very pleasant evening.

This is an excellent pub to call into if you are on one of the many hikes in the area that pass through or near Litton. The steak and ale pie was packed with meat and surrounded by a crusty pastry, and a choice of chips or mash was offered. Peak Ales and Abbeydale Brewery (Sheffield) beers were available on the day we called in, and the beer was very good. It was busy even on a Monday lunchtime in November, and has friendly staff who welcome hikers.

The Red Lion is a on the green in Litton, with parking. Inside it's cosy and attractive with friendly staff. The menu is small but contains some tempting choices - we had slow roasted belly pork with black pudding mash and delicious creamed leeks. The beers are lovely too.

Fantastic. Worth it. If you are having a nice day out and think about grabbing something to eat, I suggest you go there. The food is great. The pub itself is very nice and cosy.

Enjoyed excellent food in a warm and buzzy atmosphere. The Red Lion burger is perfect every time and the Absolution Ale on draught is fab!

Walked here from Tideswell for dinner, having pre-booked as we were advised to do. The bar is very small, allowing just one person to serve behind it. This means queues.

Enjoyable food; good selection of beers. Very dog friendly - they even supplied blankets for the dog to lay on. Advise booking if you want to eat there in the evening. There is seating outside.

had a great meal when we visited. as we only wanted a lighter bite we shared a salad which was plenty for us. Food and staff brilliant - not to be faulted

This is a delightful spot! We had just walked around the 5 dales from Tideswell and we were quite hungry and thirsty. The Red Lion's staff came up with the goods, even at the lateish hour of 3 p.m. The beer and the beef sandwiches were great!

As we were staying just a couple of miles away from the Red Lion we decided to eat there and ended up going twice in the week.

Visited this lovely village pub in the heart of the Peak District for an early evening meal having been warned how busy it gets...and were lucky to get in which speaks volume for the place. The exterior and interior are both very well presented with bags of character. The staff are very friendly....a good selection of real ales at the bar...and a menu with something to suit all. My wife's beer battered brie starter was to die for...not usually something I would eat , but I tried it..and it was gorgeous. Her lamb main course was beautifully cooked, along with the accompaniments. Prices are right for food which is superior to normal pub grub..and the Red Lion certainly is...so why do I give it only 4 stars and "almost perfect'? Well even though I don't eat burgers at home I judge a place by how they present and charge for, a simple burger. Surprisingly, given the standard of the other food, the burger (though of good quality taste wise) was way over cooked...totally dry...and why did I not mention it at the time? Well if a member of staff had asked me if I was enjoying my meal I would..but I had instead to mention it whilst paying at the end! The four ladies on the opposite corner were asked if everything was ok with their meal...but they were obviously local..as they knew and were familiar with the adorable "Humphrey"...the Black Lab pup....To conclude..please pay more attention to your visiting customers...

tried to go for a evening meal ..but children not welcome after 9pm very unusual for a family pub in the peak

Lovely old pub with real ale and real log fires. Cosy and comfortable. Owner is very welcoming and friendly. Food was well cooked and presented and generous portions. No small children running around. Due to layout of pub and open fires children under 6yo are not allowed, so it's a very relaxing place to chill out and have a conversation

Discovered during our stay at a cottage in tideswell. We found it on the end of one of our walks and enjoyed it so much we booked dinner the next evening and stopped back on last day for lunch.Great food and great beer.

Had to drive for 75 minutes to get to the Red Lion but, boy, was it worth it. Superb food (pate, steak and kidney pie, panna cotta), decent pint and good service by excellent staff. Very busy though so do book. We'll definitely go back and try some more of the varied menu.

Nice enough pub but ood such as scampi and fish and chips forget it, chewy scampi and watery fish with no flavour in leathery batter. The fried brie in batter was decent. There are so many good places in the area that The Red Lion need to step up their game on food.

We had lunch at The Red Lion today. What a treat! A great menu which has several vegetarian options along with traditional pub favourites and Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly and the food was excellent. Highly recommended.

We are in buxton on business once a year and always rent a cottage . This year we chose to rent in litton just so could eat in the red lion!! The food is great , the welcome warm , generous portions and great value for money. Everything you could want in a pub!! We will be back next year!!

Sunday lunch at The Red Lion - an excellent experience with well cooked food, varied menu and generous proportions. Most enjoyable. Walkers arriving well into the afternoon were not turned away but welcomed and able to enjoy the same menu. Well recommended

We came here via a recommendation from a friend of ours and we were not disappointed at all. It's a small pub with a big heart and lovely food. The initial greet was lovely we were taken to our table showed the specials and left to ponder the menu. The choices are great meals vary in price from about £6 to £13 but very reasonable considering the standard. I would definitely recommend a visit by anyone who is looking for the perfect little place to have something nice to eat. We will be coming back.

Good grub, excellent real ale, and superb friendly service - highly recommended. Will certainly come back.

So authentic inside it may ME feel young. You need to experience the sense of age rubbed gently for hundreds of years into the panels and furniture of this place to understand what I mean.

Just went up to Litton for Sunday Lunch. The pheasant was overcooked, dry and alost inedible and veg was also overcooked and looked most unappealing. I did mention this to the waittress and barmaid, but they weren't at all interested. This pub does have cosy rooms, with real fires, but I would not recommend the food. My companion had the steak and kidney pie which was average at best - we paid £24 for 2 lunches, so for the quality we received, I am very disappointed. There are other better places nearby, so pass on the food at the Red Lion!

Great, friendly staff, good beer and pub food. Welcome dogs, walkers and even fly fishermen in waders! Real fires in small cosy rooms. This is what all country pubs should be like!

If you try to imagine what the ideal country pub restaurant is like you'd be picturing The Red Lion at Litton. We've been for lunch twice in recent weeks and enjoyed the wonderful food, friendly service and roaring open fires immensely,

A very welcoming old country pub serving delicious food and excellent beer, in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. Friendly staff, dogs welcome, lovely open log fires. Unfortunately, for safety reasons, young children under 6 years old, are not allowed in the pub.

This was our lunch time venue on a full day hike through Tideswell and Monsall dales. The pub is an authentic country pub, not some "wanna-be" corporate place. The staff were very friendly, the food was excellent, and there was a good choice of locally brewed ales. If I lived in Litton, this would be my local. If you are in the area, it is worth a stop.

Second visit to the Red Lion and every bit as good as the first. We cocked the booking up but friendly staff did everything possible to accommodate 4 adults (one with a gammy leg that needs a stool) & two large boxer dogs.

We met a couple whilst walking along Lathkill Dale who couldn't say enough nice things about this place. We decided to seek it out and I have to say it was definitely well worth the visit.

Another great pub in the Peak District. Really welcoming atmosphere,serving great food at reasonable prices.We booked which was just as well as even on a week night it was busy.Big helping of cod and chips and a lovely fish pie with plenty of fish and prawns; so full up we had to forego the desserts,unfortunately as they looked very appetising.

We stopped at the Red Lion on our way back from a walk around the Stanton Moor, where we visited the Nine Ladies stone circle and several other Neolithic sites. We weren’t expecting much; the little town had only two restaurants (at least as far as we saw), and the Golden Lion had a parking space right in front, which is why we chose it over the other. The service was very good, though, and the food was surprisingly delicious.

We ate here a couple of times during our stay at nearby Tideswell.