Red Lion Inn in Shropshire

Weren't exactly greeted warmly Waited over 45mins for a simple food order, not impressed at all!!! Certainly not what we expected We won't return or recommend FPW

We were disappointed with our trip to this pub it all nice and shiny but please remember that locals and visitor are beening forgotten. When we use to go this pub about 5 years ago it was very good value for money then. We found it what we consider a bit pricey. I also noticed the the food was not as good as it once was. We were going to go elsewhere but we noticed it was the same landlord as about five years ago. So we stayed but all local characters gone. I could say a bit more but I won't. I hope next time I visit oswestry l don't see more closed pubs

Very disappointing, very bland, the only good thing was the meat, no mash, same gravy for all meat, luckily we had ordered the small option, not for us I am afraid...when you get the best on your doorstep, will always be critical 😀

Bad very bad that’s how I would describe the good we had Microwaved gammon and chips like bullets the presentation was even worse it’s a shame really because it’s in a prime position and the staff are very polite that’s why I didn’t complain just played about with the food and left .With a proper chef this place could be a goldmine

Lovely food, lovely staff! We were accommodated last minute having had the father in law suggest we go out for a meal and recommending this. The lady behind the bar was welcoming and very efficient and our group of 11 had drinks and orders placed very quickly. They have a good menu and lots of specials above the bar too, very reasonable prices and big portions. The food came out amazingly fast and served altogether, piping hot. Everyone was pleased with their food and my sausage, chips and onion gravy was so yummy - proper homemade cooked chips not the pre cut oven chips and premium butchers sausages. In laws had steak and said it was the best they have had. Will deffo go back, was so pleased with food, service, drinks and value

Just returned from a delicious Sunday Roast….. we hadn’t booked but we were accommodated by the Christmas tree. Service was swift and friendly can definitely recommend. Thanks

drinks nice and very relaxed, staff were very friendly and happy to help. very good tourist guides who were happy to guide us to other pubs around oswestry. I hear they call this "top red" which we can see since it's at the top of the hill down towards the other pub. Very nice

Every single time my family and I have visited for food, we leave talking about how amazing the food is. We have been this evening and once again, the food was incredible. If I could put into words what their home made chips taste like I would, but I don’t think anything I say could give them the credit they deserve! Steak is delicious, veggie option available, specials on the board and very polite young girl behind the bar. The food here is not talked about enough, 100% a hidden gem!

Well situated pub in the town of Oswestry. Decent menu with all the usual pub favourites, fish and chips, steak and chips, pie and chips, cottage pie etc plus vegetarian choices. Huge portions, reasonable price.

Large group of us stopped for lunch an route to Liverpool. Pre ordered food and it was all brought out nice and hot and all correct. Great friendly service by all, will definitely visit again when in area

Excellent service, good price and friendly staff. Will definitely be back again. Nice atmosphere and very clean, always a welcoming place.

Went to the red lion for lunch with a service user, good drinks service. Rude staff member who said “That will keep you quiet” after giving us the food. Heard the microwave and our food came out. It was warmed up as it looked very lifeless and unappetising. Will not be visiting again.

Friendly staff and quick service from the drinks bar. However, after looking at the outside menu persuaded myself to pay a visit. After ordering my bacon, chicken sandwiche,chips and salad. And hearing the microwave pinging in the background and food on the table, I was not happy with the look of the food. The salad looked lifeless, chicken and bacon sandwiche and chips weren't all that cracked up too be. It didnt seem freshly prepared. Overall disappointment and nothing to ride home about.

Being fairly new to the area, we were shopping in Oswestry around lunch time and found the Red Lion, nice and clean inside with comfortable seating. The staff were very pleasant and the food was good at a great price. We will definitely have lunch here again next time we are in Oswestry

We have used the Red Lion often for family meals and the quality can always be relied on as can the exceptional portion sizes. Always value for money.

The last time I was in this pub was during the 1970's. We went into the 'back room' where a glass fronted fire was burning. It made the atmosphere very cosy as it was a cold and wet night of our visit. We were quite hungry and opted for starters and main meals. We had two prawn cocktails and a portion of garlic mushrooms. This was served by a pleasant lady who listened to my tales of days gone by in the place with interest. The starters arrived shortly after being ordered and where good in quality and quantity served in a glass, the way a good prawn cocktail should be served! the garlic mushrooms were plentiful and not overdone in garlic. For mains we opted for the beef lasagne with chips (hand cut) not frozen. Good old fashioned sausage and mash and steak pie and mash. Again, these dishes arrived timely and the plates were brimming. The food was absolutely scrumptious warm and really too much. We had soft drinks and cider to accompany the meal. I was pleasantly surprised to find the bill amounted to only £39.00. Exceptional value, in comfortable surroundings. We were the only three people in the bar at the time -6pm. The people of Oswestry dont know what they are missing if they opt for eating out of an evening. I certainly will be back- my (re) visit brought back a lot of memories of bygone days when at that time on a Friday night the bars were wall to wall with punters. It may have been very quiet in the pub but it certainly was a good night out for us.

After another workout at the gym, my husband and I called in for lunch. We had Frank's beef stew, excellent tasty,home-made food as usual. My husband had a pint of their cask ale on draft, another good brew. Excellent value as usual.

Stopped in Oswestry on the way home from holiday. We walked through the town and ended up here randomly. The service was excellent - cannot fault it. The food however was a disappointment. Our party had fish and chips, gammon, steak pie and the chicken curry. The fish was terrible - frozen pre-battered, the gammon was chewy and the pie tasteless. My daughter said the curry was OK but not great. As a gauge to others it was a definite step down from a Wetherspoons meal who sell a better equivalent of every dish we had. Reading the other reviews there are plenty of people who like it here - perhaps it's a case of picking the right food options. Personally I wouldn't return or recommend.

Been here a lot for meals. Sunday Lunch is always brilliant,hot and tasty.Staff always pleasant and helpful.Usually go as a couple but have been as group of 6, same standard of food and all served at the same time

This is absolutely, without question, the best place to have lunch in Oswestry. Fabulous (genuinely) home-cooked food, tremendous service and exceptionally good value.

Went for a sunday roast, got told with attitude there was none left and told with attitude you had to book. I am not from around here so didnt know this. With attitude like this i wouldnt want to eat here anyway.

6 adults and a child went for a meal. As always the owners Frank and Ang did us proud. The food was fabulous. Cooked fresh to order and piping hot. The chicken curry is home made and is to be recommended! 3 people had scampi, which was excellent, 1 had steak, cooked to perfection and 1 had the tower burger which was enormous. The homemade chips make it! For the price and quality I doubt you would find better. Highly recommended.

Visited Oswestry with a group of friends for the weekend and on the day of arrival we were all starving! We parked up at the Market Square (2 minute walk away from the pub) and chanced our arm at the Red Lion Inn as the menu looked very good. Upon entering we were seated by a very friendly woman and informed we had to order our food at the bar. I went for the Steak and Ale pie and can honestly say it was the best pie I've ever had! It was absolutely superb and complimented very well by the home made chips and gravy it came with. I would highly recommend! Only downside would be the lack of outdoor seating (only one bench outside), however this doesn't detract away from the great food and service we received.

Food superb. I had the homemade burger and jacket potato he had the steak and ale pie said it was the best one he has ever had. Staff so friendly we will very definitely be back.

Because we had previously been in a couple of smaller, cosy, very traditional pubs, my first impression of the Red Lion was that it’s a bit of a barn - but that’s perhaps being a tad unkind. In decor and style it is certainly what you might call functional, but it’s actually a perfectly nice pub with good service; and by taking a seat near the nice fire we got the slightly cosier atmosphere I’d thought was missing.

Called in today (6th Sept) first ever visit to Oswestry.

Had food here today, the Sunday roast was amazing, a really good portion of home cooked food, defiantly recommend to eat here, very reasonable prices too. Will be going back very soon. Cannot click on ratings below so excellent for service value and of course the food excellent too .

We had never eaten here before and decided it was too hot to cook at home. The intended restaurant was fully booked and we came across this establishment.

So my back's killing, i'm having a sensory overload (autistic) and i can't get picked up.

My sons and I called for a late lunch 2.50 pm just in time as lunch ends at 3pm. We had fish and chips , burger and chips and chicken in a cheese sauce with chips. All the dishes were perfect really good proper homemade food. The chips were wonderful.

Visited for lunch today, oh dear oh dear.

Thanks to Frank and Angie and their staff for an excellent Easter Sunday lunch. Beautiful lamb and loads of vegetables as usual.

My wife and I come here at least twice a month. My wife always as the "fish pie" as in her opinion its the best shes ever had.The food is always fresh,hot and served with a smile.

We were recommended by a member of staff in sainsburys to visit this pub, so glad we did,helpful ,friendly staff, lovely food , good service

Plaice and Chips very tasty.Good sized helping.Bonus was pint real ale for£2.50.Will call again to try something else of comprehensive menu.

El pub está escondido en una esquina por el mercado interior. Si quieres disfrutar de comida casera, entonces esto es para ti. Hacen ofertas especiales, incluyendo el día de mercado, como estofado de ternera. Mi pareja y yo tuvimos sobresaliente pescado y patatas fritas, ambos estaban bien y mi pescado era la mejor no venda pescado que he tenido en los últimos años. Las patatas fritas realmente tenía que ser experimentado, fueron muy grandes de patatas grandes y ace.

Friendly staff, lovely food. Best price on cocktails! Barman was attentive and provided great service.

Very nice Sunday lunch. Big portions of quality food, reasonably priced. The gravy was exceptional! You get a big jug of it and nobody saw me drinking out of it! It was too nice to leave. Friendly staff.

Had lunch here, the trio of sausage with onion gravey and Homemade chips lovely, went back for lunch the next day chicken and bacon in cheese sauce with Homemade chips 🍟 again lovely, great price and service, would definitely visit again.

The place is a dungeon for a start. Waited over an hour for our food, food looked like a microwave meal, after leaving most of it, the waitress asked how our meal was, we told her it was awful, she just smiled and took our plates!? My friend went a week later for a family meal and found a half dead spider in the peas? when she complained they offered her £2 off her bill! Shocking service and food. Wouldn't return if someone paid me!

Popped in for an afternoon drink and enquired about places to eat. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly, giving us lots of helpful information about the town as we did not know the area.

Visitamos Oswestry para un día y la sensación de hambre y fui a la Red Lion para el almuerzo. Pequeña comida plato era absolutamente deliciosa y las patatas fritas eran para bien, me preguntó si podía comprar un plato de patatas fritas extra cuando haya terminado la comida!! El servicio y la comida muy buena. Sin duda, volveremos la próxima vez que en Oswestry.

Llamado aquí por casualidad. El personal del bar era muy educado y servicial. Tuve tarta de pollo y jamón ahumado con patatas fritas caseras y guisantes blandos, era delicioso y caliente. Mi marido tenía un antiguo favorito de gambas y patatas fritas, también fue servido caliente y muy sabroso. Sin duda volveremos.

El jardín es muy bonito con cestas colgantes y bañeras que son magníficas. Claramente alguien es muy trabajadora y conocedor de jardinero. Lo mismo se puede decir de la comida. Excepcional tanto en sabor, calidad y cantidad. El 4 de nosotros comimos opciones vegetarianas, pero todos cada uno diferente. No son vegetarianos, pero las opciones eran muy atractivas y resultó ser tan buena como parecía. Las patatas fritas eran excepcionales.

Popped in here today for the first time for some lunch with my wife. Walked past it on many occasions. I had the Burger with chips and peas and my wife had soup and we were both more than happy with the portion size, price and service so much so we have recommended it to friends. We will be returning.

We went out on Saturday evening to try out Frank's new evening menu. We both had a starter and chose a steak to follow. Bernie had a rib eye and I had a sirloin. Both cooked as we wanted. They were both accompanied with fresh vegetables, salad and hand cut chips. We chose a pepper sauce but there were others to choose. Excellent value for money.

Angela and Frank have accommodated a group of us on the busiest day of the year before Christmas for food and allowed us to have our quiz on two occasions. They have allowed us to take over one corner of their establishment and fed all of us with a three course meal which has always been hot, tasty and very reasonable. The food is lovely, tasty and very reasonable, and exactly the reason why we go back. Fabulous! The service is always impeccable and the food has been prepared to the highest standards. Cant fault and would totally recommend! Great place for food and coffee!

Wife was in a rather large wheelchair but had no trouble negotiating the tables,the meals we had were very good and nice and hot on a cold day this was well appreciated,.The prices for both food and drinks was very reasonable and we enjoyed our visit very much. We will defiantly call again

We met with friends to sample Frank's new evening menu. We were not disappointed.From beef spare ribs, cod loin and duck in Chinese sauce - everyone was pleased with their meals and the atmosphere. Looking forward to the next time!

I was looking for somewhere to stay over that wasn't too expensive and had decent food. For the prices I paid I was very pleasantly surprised. When I arrived at about 8pm the pub was buzzing, full of people almost all eating. Took me a while to check in cos the staff were so busy but when I got to my room which was en suite I found it very good considering I had only paid £40 for b&b which included a full english breakfast. The room was a bit dated and worn but was fine. For the meal in the bar I chose a lamb chop with egg, salad, chips etc and found it very tasty for a great price. This was washed down with a few hand pulled beers. The only drawback was the size of the car park which was small and not easy to negotiate. Still taking everything into account if you want a lively pub enviroment to stsy in with good food I would recommend.

My son had gammon.ge said it was nice. I had what I had before liver and onions.first time been disappointed. The liver didn't taste as nice as usual. It tasted like it had gone off.the home made chips food

Possibly one of the worst places I've eaten in a long long time. The place is old, dim and in need of decoration and renovation. The food was Sunday lunch, tough pork, watery roast potatoes, grey coloured red cabbage, Yorkshire pudding by Aunt Bessie. The sprouts hadn't been prepared properly there were thick leaves and stalk.I would hope Oswestry has somewhere better to eat, but looking at reviews if this place is considered good, I dread to think what the other places are like.

Called in on a wet Friday afternoon while visiting Oswestry! Excellent value for money and amazing chips! I really enjoyed the stuffed chicken breast with bacon and cheese sauce! Others in party had lasagne, scampi and a jacket potato! Good service would certainly return

Now that Frank and Angie have started to serve evening meals, my husband and I thought we would give the new menu a try. We were not disappointed. Delicious food eaten in front of a warm wood burning stove, to full after 2 courses to try a desert.

Went here on Saturday 7th Nov. Still lovely food.and atmosphere . can't fault the food.yes there always a bit of a wait.but that to be expected.when food is cooked fresh.i had liver.normally have mash with it.but cause chips are home made.my favourite.had them.it was lovely.fulled me up all day.my son had top red burger . which he always love.well done.will be back again soon.

Excellent value homemade food including home cooked chips. Fabulous homemade steak and ale pie. Lovely pleasant and helpful staff.

It's getting to be a habit that my husband and I go to the Red Lion for lunch. Whether it's just a sandwich or a cooked meal it is always excellent quality and you always get a plate full!

This was our second visit for sunday lunch at the Red lion and was as good as first time , lovely fresh home cooked sunday lunch , very tasty , plenty of it and very good value for money in fact all was very good , would highly recommend this friendly pub if you are local or visiting oswestry, just simply great . Will be visiting again soon because the pies are recommended as home made and sound very tasty.

Stayed at The Red Lion for 3 nights to be near the orthopaedic hospital! Fantastic value for money. Great breakfast and excellent hosts. I can also recommend it for a good value for money evening meal.

We stayed here for 3 nights as we was working in the area, we walked in to a friendly welcome, we found the price for the accommodation very reasonable and it was a spacious clean room with enough suite, later on we went down for food and all our meals were homemade and decent portions all In all a great stay would definitely stay again if in the area

Called in for the thursday special, eggs, chips and peas, great value for money, friendly staff, always leave feeling satisfied.

Went for lunch with my 7 and 9 year old.. very friendly staff and great homemade pub grub.. definitely visit again :-)

Great home made food, some nice whiskys and friendly staff. The pub also overlooks the market and museum. Definitely worth a visit!

Went for first time last week and going to make it a regular habit.food really good,nice and hot.Service excellent.good variety on menu .Everything from a light snack to a hearty meal.Prices very reasonable too.Ideally situated for Oswestry shoppers.Ideal for a family lunch.

If the rating went up to ten I might have knocked off a point for only being open at meal times and not during the afternoon, but given that this is Oswestry (which almost entirely grinds to a halt in the afternoons), I can't fault it on that front.Food is basic pub fayre at a glance but the taste is exceptional. I've been all over the country and the egg mayo sandwiches are the best I have ever had! That might be a small thing but the basic dishes are always the ones people can be lazy with, not so at the Lion, care and diligence, excellent and friendly service...just...cannot say enough good things about this place!I suffer from severe depression and anxiety and the staff have understood my panics, my stammering, my tears on occasion and have never been anything but understanding and supportive!I recommend this to the Nth degree!

Myself my fiancé an son have stayed at the Red Lion on numerous trips home to the UK ! We usually stay for two or three weeks and it is not only great value for money but excellent quality and service ! Frank and Angela are so friendly and fun and we look forward to visiting them again this year ! The Red Lion definatley feels like home :)

on monday 10th of feb 2014 i went with my 2 sons to the top red, cause my eldest was visting, and as we been top red before he wanted to go there for lunch, my 2 son had the top red tower burger and home made chips and i had liver home made chips and peas, and as always they always deliver with the food, it always piping hot when you get it, which is more than can be said for some pubs, and there prices are good, all though i do think one of there specials is a bit pricy for what you get, and that is the stew, cause you only get a bread roll, i think there should be option of potatoes or smash, but that my opionion, but that only a minour details, my son cant wait to come back,he said the top red is the best for proper home cooked food pauline

Very pleasantly surprised when we decided to stop at The Red Lion for lunch when visiting Oswestry. It was a Saturday lunch time and was actually quite quiet when we went in. The menu offered a good choice, so we placed our orders and were attended by a very nice lady behind the bar. As it was quiet and there were only 2 of us, the food did seem to take quite a while, but now we know why! Delicious, freshly cooked food was placed before us and it couldn't be faulted! Plenty of it, nicely presented and the chips!!! OMG - defo home-made chips, what a treat. Value for money and excellent lunch, will definitely return. Thanks a lot :-)

Had my first christmas dinner today and all I can say was Wow, it was really nice and the amount you get for the price was fantastic value for money also was nice to have a meal that was piping hot when you were given it, well worth the visit , all of us came away from there full but happy :-)

EXCELLENT FOOD AT THIS LOCAL PUB/HOTEL home made chips also pie all the menu looked tempting went 2 days on the trot food so good .definitely recommend you go and try for yourselves 10 out of 10 staff very helpful good food and staff what else do you want price also very good we will be back

party of 7 for sunday lunch, really lovely food, beef was lovely, pork wasn't so great, good sized portions. but value for money and the kids loved the pool table, kept them entertained.definitely go back again

Can't say enough good things! Food locally sourced, cooked on site, pies were obviously home made as were the chips! Definitely recommend! Also landlord a friendly chap who spoke to us about the pub and also recommended some other local restaurants. This is exactly the type of place that needs supporting and bigging up to ensure it survives!

What value for money! Home made chips - what a change - GREAT.We hadn't booked so we had a little wait, but to be expected when everything is home cooked.Very attentive serevice. Will be returning!Congratulations, Frank!

Try the top red burger with homeMade chips very tasty . WillBeGoing back to try more of the value for money menu

what can i say, i hadnt been in red lion for a long time, my son came down to visit in april and we decide to go and try the food out, iam quite fussy when i eat out, if some thing not right will say,well the food was lovely, proper home made chips, now you dont get them very of ten in this day and age, i have been in there twice this week already, and agin lovely food, and im always full when leaving,the staff are very nice, and always ask if every thing ok with meal, i be visiting agian soon, hopefully today, to try the sunday roast, and prices are good as well, would defiantly say this worth trying at lunch time

Brilliant value for money. So the rooms are small but clean but the breakfast is amazing, slightly cramped in the breakfast room

The Red Lion is one of three pubs situated on the main square in Oswestry which holds an excellent market. It is a little dark inside but the welcome and staff are very friendly. There is an interesting selection of 'specials' all of which are excellent value and well-cooked. As a whole it is a very good place to recharge your batteries when needing a respite from perusing the market.