Red Lion at Litton in Derbyshire Dales

Our favourite for a quiet pub with good food and no pressure to eat up and go (we had a round of cards). Mind your head if you go up to the higher dining area.

What a cracking pub. Great atmosphere, fantastic food and good ale selection. The lady behind the bar was also lovely. Highly recommend the steak pie.

My wife and I had a meal here on a night away and it massively exceeded our expectations! The food was superb, cooked to perfection and full of flavour whilst the pub had a great selection of beer with a lovely atmosphere and genuinely friendly staff!! I had the Stilton and Broccoli soup, Beef stroganoff and Lemon meringue and my wife had the Scotch egg, Lamb rump special and crumble and we'd recommend every single one! We wouldn't hesitate to come back if we were in the area again but booking is most definitely advised 👍🏼

Busy little pub. Sunday lunch was superb.

What a lovely pub and the lady behind the bar was amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better end to my mum's birthday than a sandwich and drink there. Thank you 😊

Outstanding service and fantastic food! We were a party of 11 arriving late and without a booking. The team did all they could to accommodate us and couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. A beautiful local pub with a great atmosphere and amazing hosts. Great food, great beer and great value. We will be back!

Great local pub with a nice community feel. Nice choice of local beers on tap and cask and good pub food 👍

We tried the Red Lion whilst staying in the village, on a Sunday afternoon. The place was packed, but managed yo get a table in the back. Dogs are welcome and made a fuss of by staff. Service was respectful and efficient. Not the cheapest of prices but heyho it's the only pub in the village. The food looked delicious although we didn't eat. This pub feels cosy and friendly, the sort you could while-away the cold times in.

we arrived 1:30pm on Thursday after hiking. the dishes that we ordered pulled pork sandwich,. slow cooked belly pork, lamb tagine and apple crumbles, were tasty.

Just had super food here, vegetarian nut roast - can you believe it .. great selection of breads and so on.. all home made food- they got big cooking pots in that kitchen …😊amazing staff. Thank you

Great pub in Litton, been few times and will go again. Come to this beautiful village and stay in amazing cottage few times a year. Food at pub is so nice. Would recommend.

Excellent food and welcome at the Red Lion. Plenty of choice and a very enjoyable meal.

The food was amazing, the pie was the best

Beers were very good staff very friendly

We visited in January and both had the burger which was amazing! Definitely would recommend.

Traditional country pub with excellent food

A fantastic establishment with wonderful owners who care about the pub, ale, food, drinkers and the local community!

If you want real old world charm then this is the pub for you. Friendly staff, jovial guests, cosy log burners and great hearty food… what more do you need! A 5* one of a kind venue. We will absolutely be back.

I really rate this pub. Wonderful staff, top food , great value and very cosy with the log burners going on a winters night. The place has real character in a lovely village. Can’t fault it.

Proper village pub. Popped in for a pint while walking in the area, welcoming and comfortable. Although I wasn't eating, food looked and smelled great on adjacent tables.

We are staying in the village for Christmas and visited the pub twice including a meal on Christmas Eve. Everything about the Red Lion is wonderful. Traditional with a welcoming atmosphere, good beers, good service and lovely food. I recommend this pub to anyone.

Cosy traditional pub offering a hospitable, friendly welcome. Great place for a post-walk drink with a group of friends.

Superb food and the staff were brilliant. We arrived about 2.50pm for a late lunch only to discover service stopped at 3pm. Despite this an having a large Christmas party in attendance the chef was happy to accommodate us. Huge thanks to you all for gorgeous food and excellent se rvice 🙏 Today was our 21st wedding anniversary and I couldn't have wished for a better day 💓

We are staying in the lovely village over Christmas/new year so called in to the Red Lion for a drink decided to have an early evening meal asked if we could order and was told kitchen opens at 6 no problem (more drinking time)it's 5.30 the landlord said I'll ask the chef if he could start earlier 20 min later the best fish &chips we've had in a long time great food/beer and great staff, a great pub strongly recommend 😀

Went here for an evening meal on an online recommendation. It didn't disappoint. The hospitality was lovely, and the food top notch. The steak and ale pie was to die for. Highly recommended 👌👍

Visited today for Christmas lunch with family from around the area. Been a number of times before so we knew the pub and what to expect but today the food was great, the service was friendly and efficient. The dogs were also welcomed by everyone. Can’t wait to come again and would recommend to everyone.

A recent stay in Litton, we went here for dinner, food was amazing, friendly welcome from all the staff and great beers to choose from..... was so good we even went back for Sunday Lunch, Roast Dinner was top notch & the homemade Sticky Toffee pudding was to die for!!! Thanks to all at The Red Lion, well worth a visit!!

As always, an excellent steak and ale pie with a lovely glass of beer and served with a smile. Many thanks.

We were staying in Litton for a long weekend and visited the Red Lion twice during our stay. The food was absolutely delicious on both occasions and service was fantastic. The pub is super dog friendly, our two dogs got lots of attention and a treat or two!

Really lovely atmosphere and welcome at this village pub. We dropped in for lunch as we were walking in the area. The service was excellent and food delicious. I had the Thai veg curry which was beautiful and the other two people had beefburgers. It was a 5 out of 5 for me and those I was with enjoyed their excellent burgers.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The Red Lion hosted me and 25 friends on a Saturday night and the service was faultless. Every person was blown away by the high quality fresh food - nothing frozen and all homemade! I couldn’t rate this place any higher. Amazing.

My wife had visited a couple of times previously, but not for many years. We booked as a birthday treat following a walk along the Monsal Trail and it did not disappoint! The pub is a proper, cosy, 'ye olde' place, with a warm and cosy atmosphere. Food is homely and hearty - our steak pie was delicious. The service is warm and friendly too.

Not allowed in as they have a no children under 6 ...have never heard of this before . Very un friendly for families .

Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Seated us and took a drinks order and returned to take food orders the food didn't take long to arrive. I had to go and ask for drinks on 2 occasions the staff were there ready and happy to help just not coming over and asking.

Friendly welcome. It is a small and compact pub and, given it's dog friendly, quite a tight squeeze depending on the size of your dog. We waited at the bar to be seated and then realised a waitress had been stood next to us the whole time. Menu was labelled for gluten free. Burger bun was good for gluten free, but portions were small considering the price. We had to go to the bar twice to order drinks, so whilst friendly the service wasn't overly attentive. It was a nice enough country pub in a lovely village with good enough food, but we've definitely been in better.

This is everything I want from a village pub. Great atmosphere, welcoming and friendly owners and staff, excellent food, and drink. Really enjoyed the monthly pub quiz too.

So impressed with our visit to the Red Lion! As a group of 26 staying in a large holiday home nearby for the weekend, we had little hope of finding anywhere that could accommodate us on a Saturday but the team here made it happen with only a couple of days notice. Homemade pork scratchings were devoured upon our arrival. Once sat down, the food came out quickly (which we were desperate for after a big walk), piping hot and exactly correct to our orders. We all had at least 2 courses so I think we tried near enough the whole menu and every single one of us said how delicious the homemade food was. Big pie slices absolutely stuffed with tender meat, perfect proper chips, fresh fish and the sticky toffee pudding was the group's highlight Thank you so much to the team for giving us all a lovely evening out together.

We’ve visited here twice in as many months and each time lunch has been fabulous and great value too. Only had sandwiches and chips but they were soooo tasty and proper chips too. Very dog friendly too, so it ticked all the boxes for us.

Really friendly and welcoming staff, nothing was a problem and they all had a smile on their face. The Sunday roast was absolutely amazing and they had a good range of beers. Couldn’t fault anything about the pub. We will be back

We went here for Sunday lunch on my birthday as it had been recommended to us. It did not disappoint. The food was fantastic and the staff were all lovely and friendly. It was a wet and miserable day outside but there was a really cosy warm atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.

Booked for Saturday night. Warm welcome, great menu choice and specials. Food was wonderful, more than ample portion sizes, delicious and lovely presentation. Atmosphere of pub is really relaxed and friendly. Would strongly recommend, we hope to be back soon, thank you very much ☺️

Perfect experience from start to finish. Amazing food, great friendly staff, and a great choice of drinks too. Roast beef was perfectly cooked with amazing mash, roasts, gravy, and veg. We had a cajun chicken starter, which was amazing, and then after our roast dinner, we tried the lemon cheesecake ( fab!) and Bakewell pudding ( amazing)

Great country pub very cosy and good service. Didn't eat here but thr food being served looked wonderful and we will return for a meal.

Lovely pub. Really nice local. Staff super friendly and helpful. Atmosphere great, as a guest of the Peak District, fantastic to go into a place where it's full of locals all chatting to each other about their days. The food was brilliant, so much so that we will be back on Sunday for the roast. Landlord Thomas, absolute gent and very accommodating. Well worth a visit.

Not my 1st visit, this doesn't really justify my 5*s, BUT these chips.... PHENOMENAL. No exaggeration. Great honest pub. Was just as good as the last visit.

So I've decided to change my original review. NEW OWNERS, they have completely refreshed the attitude & atmosphere. We went to their 'October Fest' in the village green, fantastic night, great food & entertainment. The new owners got involved with everything & really made an effort to mingle with the customers and spread a happy good feeling throughout. I genuinely wish Kristina & Tomas every success in the future... Don't miss it, be sure to call & enjoy

This is an ancient pub set in an attractive village which has managed to keep its shop-cum-post office. After an unfortunate experience with a thieving Labrador many years ago, we somehow never got round to visiting the Red Lion again until the other day - and we were glad we did. Muzak was tolerable, general ambience very pleasant, and the meals excellent. We approved of the unusual approach to something as ordinary as Homity Pie. We shan't leave it so long before our next visit!

Despite the change in ownership, and the minor changes in the menu (to upset the dyed in the wool clientele) this remains, by far, the best pub for miles around. The steak pie, the quality of which cannot be over exaggerated, is superb. Five cask ales to choose from, the Abbeydale Absolution being very moreish, despite my best efforts at moderation. Very friendly principals and staff, nothing being to much trouble. Dog friendly, as opposed to dog tolerant. The archetypal English pub.

Charming lunch pub. Regularly pop here for a late lunch. Quaint, charming and full of character. Their ham baguette is simple and simply delicious. Taken over recently by new ownership. Got chatting to Katrina…. She is the hostess with the mostess and takes pride in her business. Cosy seats, log fires, beams and tradition. Only ever been for lunch but itching to have a proper cosy pub meal! Real country pub.

Wonderland pub with a great selection of real ale.

Very nice, if somewhat "cosy" pub. Service was excellent, food very tasty and atmosphere quite relaxed.

I love The Red Lion and usually come a few times a year but today was disappointing. I understand they have a new menu but was very sad to see so many of the dishes we’d previously enjoyed not now featuring. No shepherds pie, none of the traditional home made desserts like bread and butter pud or crumble or lemon meringue, for which this pub used to be so well known. I chose the steak pie which I used to always love but today it was lukewarm. If it had not been available I’d have struggled as the menu felt v short on the previous good quality, home made classics.

Great atmosphere and service and wonderful food!

Good food and beer . Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Visit last Friday, and gave 1 star by mistake it should have been 4 star but couldn't correct it before the page disappeared, have text maps to put it right,

Quaint old village pub with excellent and value for money food. Good cask ale selection.

Food was superb, somebody here is really into cooking great food... thank you!

Everything was lovely, service food and atmosphere. We had beef burgers and they were very nice and fresh with a lovely marmalade bacon relish, even the side salad was nice.

We used to go to this pub every year when we came up to the peak district. Until we had a kid. Unfortunately no kids under the age of 6 are allowed. Food was always great and delicious. Parking roadside and always managed to find some, booking recommended.

Great pub in a lovely community spirited village. The beer, food and service were exceptional. I would strongly recommend.

Great food and a friendly atmosphere. Dogs allowed. We called on a Monday lunch and had food from the made to order sandwiches

Excellent village pub - very hospitable hosts, great ambience and good choice of beers to suit all tastes. Brilliant welcome for our dog too who got spoilt with lots of treats - highly recommend a visit

Lovely pub,drinks,food and owners Recommend

Been to the Red Lion a few times before the new owners came in and really enjoyed the whole experience, service, food and beer. The new owners have absolutely carried on with the high standards and even raised the bar. They do a fantastic vegetarian curry and also the best steak and chips I’ve ever had. Highly recommended.

Stopped here for a lunch break whilst walking in the area. Good old traditional pub that hasn't been knocked about or modernised. Good selection of beers and my friends that bought food were certainly pleased. Good seating area outside aswell.

A really lovely little pub that does a great roast dinner. This pub was recommended to us and it didn't disappoint, it was absolutely delicious.

We had the best chips like how I remembered chips crispy outside but not brake your teeth crispy and fluffy inside. Also the halloumi fries were awesome. Highly recommend

Really good food in a stunning little village

Warm, relaxed vibe. Great food and nice selection on tap. Good prices. Service was skilled and attentive.

Super. Didn't have food this visit, but eaters looked happy enough.

Really great food, drink selection and overall evening. Staff have been really friendly and attentive. Would recommend.

Popped in when staying in the Peak District without a booking. Nicky behind the bar was super accommodating and managed to squeeze us in. Amazing food and great service. Our cockapoo cooper had a lovely night spoilt with biscuits and attention. Would highly recommend

Great 2 night stay in a beautiful location with superb food and friendly Staff Team! Great room & en suite Thank you all so much!

Great food and service! We sat in a quirky little dining area which some would call small.

Fantastic food, beer and service in a beautiful setting. Can't wait to go back

Brilliant pub in the heart of the Peaks. Great food and fab choice of ales and wines.

We love it here, the food is beautiful. The staff are extremely friendly and so accommodating! It's Dog and muddy boot friendly so it's great for us and many other dog loving walkers. I would highly recommend!

Beautiful place, lovely friendly welcome and the food is 100% all fresh and home cooked at a very good price. A party of six of us visited for food and to show international students a traditional english pub with good food. Needless to say we were not disappointed, the girls ate and enjoyed all of their food! (Daube of beef, pork belly, gammon x2, shepherds pie and a burger) not forgetting the puddings too! The chefs are clearly very well established with a great menu "pub food" but restaurant quality. The place has a lovely friendly feel to it and customers are made to feel very welcome. A country pub fit for anyone, dogs too! I would highly recommend, you give it a try, you will not be dissapointed.

This is an amazing pub staff are super friendly and the food is absolutely amazing.We ate there twice in our 3 day stay in the village both times the meals were perfect Absolutely must visit pub in the peak district

This is a traditional country pub, old oak beams and real ale. Walkers in the Derbyshire dales call frequently. It's cosy, and if you are looking for a bite to eat, then you won't find a better presented plate of food, cooked to perfection, we had a lovely starter and roast loin of pork with a homecooked Yorkshire pudding, gravy and beautiful roast potatoes.. I sm advised their sticky toffee pudding to finish with is just sublime. However, today, we were so full from starters and mains we gave regrettably passed on the sweets.. service was excellent, and the waiter could not be more helpful and attentative to all we required. Very enjoyable visit..

Went in for a chilled afternoon and the England match while staying nearby Lovely staff at the bar, fabulous gesture of free food at half time too Beer really well priced We are coming back for breakfast

Absolutely beautiful food, we had Sunday lunch when we first arrived in Litton for our week away. It did not disappoint we chose Pork loin and it was outstanding. We then celebrated my husbands birthday on Friday 5 July at the Red Lion, we chose the meat pie this time and it was gorgeous. The staff are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. We had our dog with us and the pub is dog friendly too. Will return for definite.

Great music, food and atmosphere. Pricey but worth it.

Amazing pub full of friendly, joyful people and fantastic staff. More so for the team that makes fantastic dinners. We ate here two times. Vegetarian curry (amazing), Lion burger (great) and fish & chips. Most tender I ever ate them. Special beers on tap. Just one negative: hit my head two times due to low entrance. Then again, you know what they say about donkeys 🫏 and stones. Definitely recommend this place.

New owners recently taken over at The Red Lion. Still the same warm welcome, good pint of bitter when we visited. Didn't get to try the food but hopefully still as good.

Nice place, nice food but a little expensive

Well kept beer, lovely location, this is a great village pub. Enjoyed our snacks, excellent pork pie and halloumi.

Food is exceptional, really friendly service and lovely atmosphere.

Nice place to be, Friendly service and fresh tasty food. Perfect to rest after a long walking day ♥️

I've had a very enjoyable 5 days at the Red Lion and can highly recommend it. What is there not to like - the management and staff are very welcoming and helpful, the Litton locals (including the dogs) are extremely friendly, the beer and food are excellent and the room was very comfortable. Well done to new owners, Tomas and Kristina, for maintaining such high standards and giving me a very happy time.

Very disappointed with the attitude of the landlady I've visited the pub many times but when I take my partner an my little boy aged 2 we was refused entry no children under 6. so went the moon at stoneymiddleton the staff was very nice and the food was better than I've ever had at the lion

Do Not go to this place if you have a toddler or child below 6 years old your money will not be good enough and you won't be allowed in due to your child we were turned away simply for having our two year old with us personally I think this is a disgusting way to treat diners who want to come for a family meal and have never in my life heard such a ridiculous rule poor form red lion we will never be coming back

Beautiful country pub in a picturesque setting. The food was great and a good selection of beers. Service was very slow and bar service meant spending a lot of time standing and waiting.

Read if you have young children. I’m sad as was really looking forward to visiting this pub after passing on a bike ride. There is a sign outside welcoming muddy boots and paws. I was disappointed therefore to find a sign on the door proclaiming no children under 6 allowed. We therefore didn’t venture in as we obviously were not welcome with our 4 year old but two things struck me - the business must be booming when they can turn away people with small children - how on earth can dirty dogs be allowed and not people. 🤷‍♂️

Staying in the village and have been recommended this pub. The food was absolutely incredible! Could not fault anything!

Another lovely meal at the Red Lion. Hearty food and a happy atmosphere.

A wonderful proper pub with excellent food. Would recommend a visit to anyone.

We visited the Red Lion today after a long walk. We didn’t know food wasn’t served in the bar but the lovely lady behind the bar managed to squeeze us into a table in the dining area. When our greyhound took up too much room I decided to bring him back to the bar so he could lay down, fully expecting that I wouldn’t be able to have food. The lovely lady behind the bar instead said I could order food and was extremely understanding, making a point of coming over to give our dog some treats and have a chat with me. I had some chips which were extremely tasty and my friends had a roast, fish and chips and gammon which they all said was lovely. The pub had a great atmosphere with lots of different dogs and people were friendly and chatty. Would definitely visit again if in the area - thank you so much for your understanding!

We stopped here with our friends and two dogs after a long walk. They were incredibly friendly and accommodating with the dogs, even going out of their way to ensure our friends greyhound had room to settle. The food was lovely and we would definitely go back

Had a welcome pint after a lovely walk in the surrounding dales, great atmosphere and good selection of local ales.