Red Lion Hotel in Aylesbury Vale

BEWARE of the hidden charges for the food Check the bill before you pay, or go somewhere else where the menu prices are accurate and the quality of the food better

Roast beef dinner £25! Awful! Two small slices of beef that was difficult to cut with a knife and had a large fat ratio. Soggy roast potatoes papery Yorkshire. Very disappointing Children’s fish and chips. Fish was dry. And that place isn’t cheap. I don’t mind paying good money if I am getting quality food.

Joined Red Lion on a cold December night with friends. The three course meal arrived.... absolutely tasteless starter with a whole lettuce chunked in because the chef probably was lazy to cut it? Main menu was venisson.... about a bite and a half ( kids size), the suffering was over in about a minute. Desert was good, but 45£ for Christmas meal of dissapointment.... NEVER AGAIN!!

We choose this place to come to with friends and family this Sunday just gone as I had recently popped in for a couple of drinks after work and thought the menu looked good. I was wrong!!! Between us we had pork and beef roast dinners. Not one of us was even close to impressed! I’m not one for wanting a plate full to the brim with food but I do expect good flavour especially when the beef is priced around the £25 mark. The whole meal was completely bland. No seasoning had been used, the potatoes were over cooked, veg was just a wet mess and the meat was awful. A little seasoning can go along way! Credit is given where credit is due. The Yorkshire was pretty good but not worth £25. I can’t understand how they come up with pricing because I’ve had fantastic roast dinners from £18-£22. I’ve had my nans Aunt Bessie roast dinners that put this to shame. Whether it’s the chef or the management choosing to serve this rubbish they are really letting this lovely looking place down and ripping people off with these prices.

We enjoyed a late Sunday lunch after a matinee theatre show at Aylesbury and throughly enjoyed the experience. The pub has been tastefully renovated retaining its character and the good weather allowed us to enjoy the large attractive covered outdoor terrace. Service was excellent - friendly and prompt without intrusion. All three roasts (sirloin pork and veggie) were excellent with decent helpings. Sirloin was lovely- thick slices and nicely pink (you can specify how you like the beef). Special mention to the best Yorkshire puddings I have eaten (sorry mother) - perfect blend of crunch and softness. There was a decent selection of veg and a boat of lovely silky gravy. All three plates were clean and all three punters will return. Great job.

Seven of us met for lunch last Sunday. I had roast chicken. I seem to have had half a chicken on my plate and a massive Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, half a carrot, half a parsnip and a very small portion of overcooked cabbage. I asked for bread sauce - none, cranberry sauce - none. So in fact a very tasteless slab of chicken.

We had the crab linguine which was significantly lacking in crab and not worth £21. We were not offered a wine list so ordered 2 glasses of Sauvignon only to find we were charged £12.50 per glass afterwards. We would not have chosen this if we had been aware of the price! We were rushed throughout the meal and given our bill before we had even finished our wine! We felt harressed by the waitresses constantly being asked about the food and then given our bill without asking for it. We then went through to the bar where an Espresso Martini was ordered. When it arrived it was well below the usual serving and about three quarters full. We left feeling very disappointed but then decided to complain the next day. The lady behind the bar was very apologetic and wanted to offer some sort of recompense but this was refused by the Manager. So, you have lost 2 local customers who have visited regularly for your poor customer care.

Really poor roast dinner. This place is overpriced and ropey. The only positive was that the service was friendly. Four adults, 2 kids all with a soft drink each. Bill was £150!!!! Shocking. A roast dinner was £25 each and substandard. Roast potatoes undercooked and inedible, one carrot, one parsnip, dry meat, no horseradish and no crackling with the pork. The further through the review I get the more I think it should be 2 stars.

£12 for 1 medium glass of average white wine (Sauvignon blanc) is absolutely outrageous. I could buy a decent bottle for that.

Came for drinks and lunch and was served by Amelia, she was so attentive and friendly. She went above and beyond to make our lunch lovely. Even though she was really busy she made sure to check in on us. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you Amelia!

The worst and most overpriced pudding I have ever been offered. One strawberry, couple of bits of meringue and wet cream stuff for £8. Having a laugh. Waitress said it was 'Eton mess deconstructed ' - really...

On Monday l was travelling threw London, and needed to visit family members in Wendover and to pay my respect to a wonderful lady Dolly Saville my cousin. I visited the pub to have a drink and lunch which was lovely. I was glad for the servettee. I know Dolly served many years 75 years 5 more than Queen Elizabeth. I would like to see a plaque in her memory place again in the hotel. I ask the gentleman behind the bar and he told me that they had a refurshiment in the pub and hopefully would happen.

Booked here after a friend recommended. Very small choice on menu only to be told that some items weren’t available which didn’t leave much of a choice. The waitress was very sweet but obviously embarrassed at times. A couple also walked out looking like they weren’t impressed either. The restaurant was say 90% empty and a Saturday night. We are 4 adults with a variety of food ordered and have been dining locally for about 30 years. This is by far the worse meal we have experienced. To sum it up,it was either dry,chewy,tough and deep fried,generally very very poor quality. We did complain and in fairness to the staff we spoke to,did not charge us for any food and gave us a £50 voucher to visit again,so thank you,however,the damage has been done and obviously we can only tell our friends that it was awful and not at all good. Strong advice to the management:Sack the chef on duty with immediate effect. When there is a complaint,send the chef out to apologise and don’t expect 2 young girls to sort out your problems. Wendover is an up market town and people expect good quality,especially at your high prices. We will be returning though to give them another chance.

Popped in on a Sunday lunchtime. We hadn't booked but were able to have a table in the bar area. Staff were very friendly and coffees served promptly. We ordered a roast beef dinner and a plant based nut roast. Roast potatoes were very disappointing, they'd been kept warm and didn't taste nice. The gravy was tasteless,just made with water,no meat juices. The nut roast was a verysmallportion, and the beef overcooked. The vegetables were the best thing on the plate, and they were plentiful. What shame, as the place is very welcoming and has a lovely atmosphere .

Attended without a booking but there was plenty of spare seats. We were told where to sit as we had 2 dogs we were sat on their artificial grass area. Shortly after being sat down we were asked to leave by a different staff member as they were no longer accepting walk ins. We found this very rude and quite embarrassing.

Firstly I thought the decor/ambiance was fine. The food I ordered was just lentils and a few carrots. Certainly not worth the expensive price charged for it. The roast potatoes I ordered had clearly been cooked ahead and then reheated so not at all nice. My partner seemed to enjoy his roast meal but all in all a much too high a price (more than £100 )for a very disappointing very badly cooked meal.

Had a nights stay in a very comfortable room with super comfortable bed and great over the bath shower. Fridge in room with bottled water and even left us some complimentary sloe gin. Food was 1st class, home made curries we’re delicious. We had a buffet earlier in the day with amongst other treats, the best sausage rolls ever. Home made cakes were so good I took some home with me. Great service the whole time we stayed there. Will be coming back .

A group of walkers we stopped for lunch. Lovely large open area at the back of the hotel with pergola and benches and tables. Very welcoming. The day we came there was a limited lunch menu due to the Covid app. Highly recommend the hummus and bread and olives. Tasty and good value. Brilliant posh loos.

We had dinner and sat outside. The place has been transformed from the old red lion. The foot was excellent. A limited menu at the moment but all excellent. The bar area is light and airy whilst not loosing it's historic feel. The outside are...

Had a meal outdoors. The food was excellent, and served hot! Fabulous. Wine lovely too. New decor looks amazing, great to have this in the centre of Wendover.

Visited the revamped Red Lion on Saturday and was immediately impressed with the effort put into the building. Outside area with a huge awning is a great place for a few drinks with friends. We stayed overnight in one of the luxurious room, Spotlessly clean,...

The Menu was limited, perhaps due to the current situation, but hopefully it is not always like this.

After the pubs could open again we have been back numerous times for drink and a bit to eat but today we had Sunday lunch and by god it was exceptional. We had 3 different roasts and the flavours were superb. roasted parsnips and carrots,...

Lovely lunch, the waitress helped us register for Covid details. No need to download an app or worry that your phone will not send a text. Just good service.

Good restaurant with the outdoor area. Food was amazing but service very slow.....only one waitress serving the area and to be fair she was doing her best but too many tables for one person

Finally returned to Red Lion Like always : Amazing atmosphere, service and delicious food. We had steak and sea bass. Thank you Chef Just WOW

Lovely dinner today with my husband at Red Lion Restaurant! So happy to be back as always! We drove from far to have our dinner at Red Lion Restaurant! Thank you so much to all the staff for the kind welcoming and service! I would...

Lovely friendly village pub. Well thought out garden at the back. Felt very safe which is important at these times. And staff were great x so friendly. served good quality cider.

Returned to Red Lion for dinner with friends The food had the same quality ( taste, portion, display) like the first time we have visited Red Lion. Amazing food.Main course and desert. Big thanks for the chefs Definitely will be returning for the third time

We came here for Sunday lunch recently after reading all the good reviews on here. We must have caught them on a bad day as our meals were distinctly average. We all went for the Sunday roast. 2 of us had the pork and I...

We dined at the Red Lion for our Christmas Dinner and had the best experience! From the glass of bubble on arrival to the Christmas Pudding, we could not fault the food or the service. The canapes were a real delightful surprise. There was lots...

Although menu posted online and on here says they cater for food intolerance, unfortunately they do not. Two people in our party do not eat gluten or dairy. As soon as we mentioned gluten we were told that nothing on the hot-food menu is gluten...

Been there with my wife for dinner . We had the Sunday roast ( pork). Good service , but the food ‘s quality was amazing. Big thank you for the chefs on shift. Definitely will be returning

An impromptu meal out after voting! A warm welcome by the team and the fireplace :)Very good burger and chicken burger washed down with a good pint of Fullers and a glass (or two!) of wine. Can’t ask for more really! Oh and beautifully decorated for the festive season!

Twenty years after ceasing to be residents of Wedover we returned for one night's stay to attend the funeral of an old friend. The Red Lion seemed not to have changed during these years: a warm and cheerful welcome, a comfortable and quiet if slightly shabby room (needs a lick of paint) and an excellent English breakfast (as ever). All in all, extremely good value on all counts, as one would expect from a Fuller's house.

My husband and I visit friends in Wendover and several times, the lunches have been filling and very tasty. We would definitely return here again.

Found myself in here for a quick one while waiting for my fish and chips order at the excellent McCoys over the road. And remembered a review I forgot to do in December 2017. More about that in a minute.As to the present, this is a pub I have dipped in and out of for several years, living nearby in The Lee. It's an old coaching in, well run, friendly staff and with good beer and food. It is also coincidentally the first time I met the local legend "Willy the Fish". So I would highly recommend you check this place out.December 2017? The place was largely taken over by family and friends for my wedding on 9 December up the road in Hampden House. This was a weekend when large parts of the South East were buried in snow and many guests were stranded in Buckinghamshire (first world problem and all that) including my 90 year old mother. Anyway nothing was too much trouble and extra accommodation was sourced at the hotel. All guests were well looked after so if you are looking for a nice place to stay before Wendover is ruined by HS2, look no further than the Red Lion.

Steak & Ale pie, superb, served on a really hot plate, ( a favourite of mine). Great service and good menu.

The team is always very welcoming here and this place offers all the benefits of a local with a super cozy bar with log fires in the winter and a pleasant little beer garden behind the hotel in the summer. Also as parking can sometimes be a challenge in Wendover this place has a large and easily accessible car park. Not stayed here as I am local but have eaten in the bar several times and always good.

Went here with a friend. We had the jerk chicken burger and the pork belly. Both loved our meals, just the chicken burger was lacking in flavour. Chips were great though! Prices could be a little less

I booked a table at the last minute for twelve people in the restaurant for an early dinner. It was no problem what so ever, the table was ready when we arrived. The friendly service and food were up to the their usual high standard and we had a very enjoyable evening. Thank you.

My visit was for a 2 day business trip. The room was comfortable and clean. I felt really welcome and everybody was very supportive.

Had lunch here on Sunday. I had roast chicken which came with potatoes, gravy and loads of vegetables plus a really decent Yorkshire pudding.

A warm welcome on check in. The room was clean and tidy. The food was excellent, We were recommended the Koftas and the ribs which were delicious. Breakfast was great also. Jo was very friendly and a great host. Would recommend and stay again.

My wife and I had dinner when staying in the hotel. The quality of the food (My wife had the pie, I had the lamb) was excellent; the atmosphere in the restaurant pleasant; and the service by the assistant manager efficient and good humoured. Great place - I’d eat here again.

We visited with family early Saturday evening for a drink and a couple of bar snacks. Good service, kids enjoyed the chips and the pork scratchings were pretty good. Garden is nice though it is in the car park of the hotel. Will definitely return.

Been coming to the red lion for many years. They started doing bar snacks some time back and they were a great addition to the menu, and they changed each season. However, this seasons are fairly pathetic. £5.50 each and what you get is quite frankly pathetic. This wasn’t the case in the past. You used to be able to order a few and it would be enough for a couple of people. But having ordered the chicken skewers and tempura prawns, I ended up with 3 sad looking chicken skewers and 2 prawns. Costing £11 all in all!! Really poor. Pictures of what I got attached.

Visited after long walk in woods. Great wine and cider served by friendly staff. Had three course dinner and more drinks - food was delicious and served promptly and in a friendly way. Pub and looks clean. Outdoor garden space well maintained and clean. Tables cleared rapidly. Planning next visit already. Thanks

We popped in after a particularly long walk, finishing up at Wendover. Only stayed for a few drinks, but the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, Pub is very clean, relaxing atmosphere, despite being busy didn’t feel so, attractive building inside and out. Didn’t eat, but would certainly go back to try the menu!

We stopped for lunch at the Red Lion. Lovely old building and very clean. Staff were very friendly and polite. We had scampi and chips and ribs. WOW, ribs were huge and very tasty, scampi were also very nice. We shared a sticky toffee puddding which was to die for. Overall, we had lovely afternoon, defenitly recommend this well run pub. Thank you

Came here for lunch with the family and asked staffs opinion in what to go for and one suggested the ribs. Well what a good blooming choice from the chap. They were tender,and absolutely delicious. Will be back again for more

Visited the Red Lion with my family this time, 6 of us. We ordered couple of the sharing platters which were delicious. Mains were delicious too, I have to say ribs and lamb were yummy. Service from Maddie was great and we had a great time. Thank you Red Lion.

Had a family lunchtime visit the food was poor. The pasta had no flavour and was greasy, the pie was lukewarm, however the sandwich was good. Very poor value. We were encouraged not to sit in the restaurant and to order the food at the bar, despite wanting a restaurant meal. Would not recommend, which is a shame as the pub has huge potential. No check on food was done either at payment or by the waiter.

The food is very average and the service is poor. Apparently it is company policy to take a credit card when an order is placed which I don't like. They don't trust their customers enough to pay for their meal when finished. We will not return due to this policy.

Very convivial atmosphere for a pre dinner drink. Didn't sample the food but have met here before and had a similar experience.

Perfect stop for our weekend away.

Visited before the restaurant and again I did use their restaurant when I was staying there for 3 nights. There are some good choices in their menu and I was, again impressed. The king prawns starter was delicious and ribs - portion wise was huge and very tasty.

We were welcome with our dog and were given some of the best service I’ve experienced in a long while. The food matched the service to make for a wonderful afternoon. Thank you

From the start the introduction to the hotel was very cordial & friendly. I was here for two weeks bed & breakfast, taking an evening meal too. I found the food hot & particularly tasty.The dinning area was warm & friendly, very efficient service; particularly at breakfast. I took my evening meals in the rear pub room to enjoy the real fire; a reminder of home! Thanks to Kaspar, Fiona & all the staff for making me feel so welcome.

Booked a table for my sons passing out parade for 6.45 but did not get our food till 8.00 and then it was a rush because he had to be back by 8.45 ,and when it eventually arrived it was terrible and definitely not worth the money or the long wait .But i have to compliment the staff who very nice and apologetic and maybe they had been caught off guard on a Monday night because the restaurant was quite busy .It is a lovely pub and a nice atmosphere and maybe like I said an off night

A lovely place to visit and has a great carpark but be careful negotiating the entrance from the high street as it is not very wide!Staff are great and really try to ensure you have a nice experience.

This is an ancient building in the centre of Wendover High Street and there is a car park which is entered though a very narrow archway in the hotel building.

Absolutely lovely food, very good service, great menu even for children. Nice and quiet and friendly.

Lovely place with a lovely fire place in the winter. Staff are very friendly. Good selections of drinks and food is good but must say the sandwiches aren’t great !

The service was cheerful, the very traditional English setting very congenial, but sadly the Sunday roast was strictly average.

My husband & i went to the Red Lion on Sunday for a roast which we fantastic. I had the vegetarian roast which i would highly recommend & my husband very much enjoyed the chicken roast & we were stuffed afterwards. There was such a lovely atmosphere in the pub & the staff were so friendly & they were working really well together in the heat. We will definetly be returning for another roast & a nice cold drink which there is a big variety.

A very good menu, with excellent food and friendly and efficient staff. Meals are available in the restaurant or outdoors.

We have had Sunday Lunch on a number of occasions and today (Father’s Day) was as always excellent. The food is really good, the team friendly and welcoming. This is such a nice pub, great public house showing the World Cup, the outside area has lots of seating with heaters and inside a large restaurant. The food is really good quality every time, in fact it is so good we came twice in two weeks earlier in the year. Today was no exception, the Sunday team are an asset and the kitchen has delivered every time.

Disappointingly the menu is quite limited for dinner and quite expensive for what it is. I opted for a burger and chips in the end and it wasn't anything to write home about. £11. Did the job though... such a shame as their breakfasts are amazing...

Item on menu not available, food fairly average for the price, had to ask about ordering as was ignored for about 10 minutes. Have been before but appears to have declined.

We came to the red lion for lunch and I have to say it was lovely ! The price of the food is good for the portion size! The lettuce that came with my sandwich was green! It didn’t look like it had been picked last week ! It was crisp ! The staff were all very helpful and polite.

One of the best pub roasts I've ever had! Perfectly cooked chicken, nice array of vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding, potatoes and extra gravy - wouldn't hesitate to go back.

Three previous visits were excellent. I was disappointed with my roast dinner on Bank Holiday Monday in particular. The chicken was lovely but the vegetables were extremely poor.. I brought my daughter and son and family from London but doubt if I would try again. The other meals were only mediocre. I was disappointed.

We only called in here for breakfasts and was not disappointed. Great tasty ingredients, served with a smile. A great range from traditional English, Continental as well as Smoked Salmon with eggs, eggs florentine etc.

A lovely welcome instantly made me feel at home. An outstanding meal in the restaurant followed. My Hotel room in the Pub was lovely, well equipped, warm and comfortable. Breakfast choice was impressive. Easy parking. A really great place. Many thanks. I hope to be back if working in the area.

Visited recently as we remebered it used to serve 'OAP' lunches - 2 courses for £7 on certain days of the week ... not any more, the food was good, service average but the prices ... well we will NOT be patronsing that establishment again unless we win the Lotto.

A friend brought me here and I was totally bowled over by the quality of the food! I’ve eaten out a LOT and this was right up there for a gastropub dining experience. Very very tasty and different from your everyday pub grub. The pub itself has a lovely warm atmosphere and the staff were friendly. I can’t wait to go again!

There was a good selection of bar food. I had steak and ale pie which came with peas, kale, mashed potato and gravy. It did not take long to arrive and was hot and tasty.

Firstly, 5 main dishes were not available so reducing the choice significantly. The steak was very overpriced, not thick or had any flavour, it was also luke warm. You can get a better steak in Tesco!! Staff were pleasant but would not eat there again.

We had dinner with friends on Christmas Day and had a lovely time. The food was fantastic as were the staff. The atmosphere was very Christmassy and we enjoyed our visit. We will return.

Met with a charity comm for meeting some of us are 1st service was quick, food is pleasant nothing out of ordinary but staff are friendly and accommodating

the food was well cooked and presented. It took a long time to prepare perhaps they were short staffed. we sat down for dinner at 7.30 with about 6 to 10 people in the restaurant at various stages of their meals, we had a starter & then we had our main course after 8.30 such a long wait in between I thought they had forgotten us, It is worth waiting for the food because it is very tasty, but do not go if you are in a hurry

Excellent Sunday vegetarian roast lunch - made special by the great service. Very friendly staff went out of their way to look after us. Thoroughly recommend

Buenas opciones de cerveza y la comida muy rica. Fuimos mi colega y yo a cenar y todo fue excelente. El fish & chips era enorme y con buen sabor. La chica que nos atendió fue muy amable. Sin duda volveré al lugar cuando regrese a Aylesbury.

Only popped in for a very quick drink, we sat outside and found the pub to have a very nice welcoming atmosphere, would like to go back when we have more time

We had a very good lunch here last week. Good friendly atmosphere. RedLion club sandwich delicious. Chips arrived in a small wire basket. All three of us had a very enjoyable time with good food. Our lunch arrived quickly even though the restaurant was busy . Professional ,friendly waiter and reasonably priced.

Small bar area with little amount of seating. Nice outside/smoking area with very attractive flower arrangements.

We ate here on Sunday evening and had the choice of several roast dinners. These were served quickly with lots of fresh vegetables. The desserts were lovely too.

Good rooms, excellent food, friendly welcome and sizeable en suites. This hotel has heritage charm and a large car park in a central location.

Lovely waitress, Food disappointing, my husband not impressed with his fish and chips, and my cheese soufflé covered in rocket - fairly poor.

Stayed on Sunday night a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed by the welcome and service as well as price. Hope the range of beers is extended when we return in early July for my birthday weekend. Breakfast service exceptional. Menu a little ordinary.

First stayed here 20 years ago and had amazing Aylesbury duck for evening meal. Stayed few times since and had good food. The menu now is ' different'. Hubby had burger and I had fish and chips and they were ok. Not 100% convinced that new menu works. However, breakfast was extremely good and filling and set us up for the day. Will we be staying here again? Watch this space!!!

Visited with my partner for something extra special to eat, as we heard that the new menu here has that amazing twist in food, flavour & presentation, which had blown my mind completely! I would sincerely recommend those who have sophisticated palettes to come a try the food here! Well done guys! Keep it up!

I did stay last year at the Red Lion and I enjoyed it very much then, loved lasagna and lamb shank, but I loved the new menu even more. We had tapas to start- great sharers, then I had souffle, my colleagues had Lamb and pork chop.All of us were extremely pleased. The service was excellent, as always!

Ordered the fish & chips, couldn't eat it due to fish being slimey and uncooked. Complained to waitress, complaint was not acknowledged, no compensation, left pub dissatisfied and £12 lighter.

It's a bit pricey, the service can sometimes be skittish, but the chef here (2016-2017) produces excellent food. There is a carpark, bit of a tight squeeze to get your car down there but plenty of spaces once you are in.

I booked a table here ages ago for mothers day lunch and was looking forward to it but it was APPALLING!!! To start with we had to ask a waitress for our first drinks, then they took 20 minutes to arrive and then still forgot one so I had to find another waitress and ask yet again! No one seemed to know what they were doing, waitresses all scatty, not one per table and had to keep asking for sauces etc. No one asked if we had everything, did we have any allergies, did we want another drink etc and the restaurant was by no means full ( i am not surprised)The food was poor, only the meat on our roasts was nice and tender, the potatoes hardly roasted, the new potatoes hard in the middle, the veg soggy and over cooked. On the whole it was bland. We were so hungry by the time it arrived its amazing what you will eat! The plates were cleared one here, then ten minutes later another one, god knows why they just couldnt clear the table in one hit and offer dessert. Finally someone wondered over to ask if we wanted dessert. Will not go back and it was not of the standard expected. Mac Donald's next time! Sort out your waiting staff red lion!

Party of 9 - arrived after long walk to celebrate 60th birthday - greeted by friendly staff - nothing too much trouble- food was really tasty and reasonably priced. Good atmosphere

Been twice in the last week - same thing both times and I could eat it for the rest of my life! Lamb with mash and red cabbage, all perfectly cooked and presented very nicely. The waitresses are all very polite and speedy and the atmosphere in the pub is warm, cosy and welcoming. Everything a pub should be!

Serves food all day, good range of bar snacks and meals, nothing too adventurous. Service was average as was the food quality, not particularly tasty, although portions were of a good size. If you need to fill a hole in your stomach then this is OK although it is a bit pricey for the quality delivered. wouldn't be my first choice in the area.