Red Lion Penketh in Warrington

The food was brilliant, staff were all very attentive and very polite. Would 100% recommend this place to all my friends and family.

Fantastic meal with my family . All meals came out quickly , looked amazing and tasted even better. Staff were friendly and polite. Will definitely be coming back

Best mixed grill by far,came out sizzling so so fresh,great quality and great portion size,and the price was great too,definitely will come back very soon,also the 2 ladies who was on the 17th October was so friendly!!!!

Had an amazing meal for my birthday last night there were 12 of us eating and all the food came out all at the same time you can’t beat the service and the food is amazing loving the new menu, well done to all the staff

Me and my husband called in last night ordered 2 classic mixed grills and drinks,we were advised of a 30 minute wait for food,that was fine,the mixed grills were the best we have eaten in the Red Lion ,very tasty and staff very friendly and professional *****

beautiful food and wonderful staff would recommend , brilliant play area for the children too . amazing service .......

I was on my own and just wanted a bite to eat here was absolutely lovely, the staff made me feel very welcome and the food was delicious, would definitely recommend

Booked the function room for a rugby team bonding night and room was set up and food and staff were amazing cant wait book again.

Lovely meal my partner had the mixed grill i had the sizzling skillet although it didn't come on a skillet i had onion rings added and took off the peppers and onion mix i ate my partners mushrooms and onion rings as he didn't know it came with them all in all a nice meal and lovely staff and ambience

Me and my husband called in last Friday and had 2 classic mixed grills with skin on fries,plus drinks it was quite busy but we didn't mind waiting for the meals ,they were both very tasty and nicely presented,the staff were very friendly and professional *****

Very friendly & polite staff, excellent fresh food, great customer service has a play area for children inside for a low cost would highly recommend

5/5 would defo come again good beer choices and great value for food. My steak was cooked to perfection sue and the team were amazing!!

Really lovely food , the chicken gyros is absolutely lovely, the staff are so helpful and nothing is to much for them , I would recommend this place to everyone

It was amazing the food was hot amazing service all of the staff was so polite and they helped me when I was picking food very happy

Lovely meal again. The staff are always lovely and the food is spot on, keep up the good work you all work so hard day on day out

amazing food! Friendly staff and fantastic environment:) me and my girlfriend came here the other day for some food and drinks for the football, we both had steaks which were cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully would definitely recommend coming here!

Great little place, staff helpful and friendly. Great for a quick bite to eat, and cheap also. Would come again, when in the area

So good to be able to visit the Red Lion again for a an excellent meal and a few drinks. Service was excellent, staff smiling and looking so happy to back doing what they do best. Food was hot tasty and excellent value for money. So nice see people enjoying themselves again. Matt the general manager even took time to ask the kids how they were. It's the little things that mean so much.

Visited the red lion today. Really glad it's back open. On arrival first thing I noticed was the work that's been down to the exterior of the pub, all the outside seating area has been repainted and looks really inviting, only waiting for the sunshine.The inside has also had a repaint. Since my last visit.Staff were friendly and helpful as usuall, Food was excellent as usuall and still great value for money.Keep up the good work we will be back soon.

Popped on for a drink and lunch. Extremely poor quality food. It was clearly cheap frozen stuff. Really awful and inedible. The staff were nice enough but it was freezing in there with young kids running around everywhere. Just awful.

Went out for the first time since March. Feeling quite anxious at what to expect. I was instantly impressed and put at ease.The extra has had some improvements and the whole inside of the pub has been painted. The pub looks so fresh and inviting.The staff are constantly cleaning services and sanitizing everything, stand still for too long and you could be sanitized as well.Food was excellent as usuall and excellent service with a smile even though they are getting used to the whole new system of table service. Keep up the good work your doing amazing in strange circumstances. we will be back.

Went to have lunch with my family, service was super amazing, and the food was really good. Gonna go there again.

This pub has really gone downhill. I went with my daughter and 2grandchildren for a meal .there was a 1hr and 15 min wait we were told. So we had drinks while waiting , but when the meal came the chips were only lukewarm , considering the time we waited we expected a lovely hot meal. Then the kids waited much longer for their ice creams There were tables not emptied and tidied while we were there it was. disgusting and the service was awful .i did mention this to a member of Staff we won’t be going there again ever.

Visited the red Lion again during half term to let my two children have a play in Fuzzy Heads. As you can imagine both Fuzzy Heads and the main restaurant area were very busy, what you would expect during half term, but the staff still very polite and smiling. Excellent service received from a lovely young lady in Fuzzy Heads who was very pleasant and attentive. Food arrived which was an excellent quality as usual both my children enjoyed the afternoon.

Visited the Red Lion on a very rare sat evening when the family were all off together. Received very good service from alovleh lady I think here name was Sue. We placed the order which was quite complicated as my children are very fussy,and the order was received exactly as requested. The Sharing Platter was excellent value for money and very tasty.My husband Steak was cooked to perfection as not many establishments can get a blue steak right. My Son enjoyed his chicken fillet burger so much he ordered another one. If you want good food at a reasonable price and excellent service you wont go wrong here. Thank You Red Lion Staff for a wonderful evening.

Nipped In on way home from shopping and my whole family were disappointed!Chicken starter...3 small nuggets -frozen farmfoods rubbishSteak and doom ale pie...pie was half full, and top pastry was like sheet concrete, couldn’t eat pastryAmerican platter.... all generic frozen farm foods rubbishNo one came to ask if food was ok, or clear up, so we just got up and left..Won’t be coming here again. Should realised when it wasn’t even half full on a Saturday afternoon

I visited here for my daughters birthday with family, we didnt have a table booked but the staff were very welcoming and offered us a private function room which was fantastic could close the door over and not worry about the kids, we went to order drinks and food at the bar, the lady behind the bar took our order and then offered to bring our drinks though on a tray, we didnt wait very long for food and when it all came the waiter sure we had everything we needed was a very good experience all the staff were great will 100% be returning

How can i start... we came in yesterday for my grand parents wedding anniversary,and from start to finish the exspirance was a total pleasure. The food arravied fast and cooked to perfection and nobody had any complaints.its a warm freindly inviting pub with very freindly staff and the manager mat i think his name was was very attentive and really went the extra mile to make the event special.. thank you red lion we will definitely be coming back !

Went along for lunch today with my brother and our families, big mistake!First problem was with my wife’s surf and turf which was requested for the steak to be served rare, it arrived on a sizzling platter which wasn’t mentioned on the menu.Problem here is it would continue to be cooked and would soon get beyond rare and most likely to well done before my wife couldn’t finish it, this had to be re-plated,Then the rest of the food stated to arrive ;One meal was scampi - six miniature piece of frozen scampi and a handful of frozen chips served on an oversized plate, and completely inedible.Two of us ordered the Sunday Roast, omg this was horrendous The cheapest possible frozen veg, all over cooked, frozen and soggy Yorkshire pudding and a random chunk of precooked beef which looked like it had been chewed by a dog. It was so badly overcooked it wasn’t possible at first to identify the alleged beef was more than 50% gristle and the taste....so bad it made me feel sick!Then there was the ribs and chicken combo which was served on a sizzling platter. The platter was so dirty I was able to scrape the dirty grease and carbon off the platter with my finger nails ....disgusting ! And clearly a major hygiene issue, never been cleaned in years.After a few minutes every one bar my wife with the surf and turf had abandoned their meals.The waiter arrived and asked the question was everything ok with your meals, at least he had the balls to ask because all of the uneaten meals told their own story. We gave him the feedback, it was clear he couldn’t cope and to be fair to him the quality of the food and the dreadful / appalling prep wasn’t his fault but the entire table of food was so bad I asked to speak to the cook,The waiter returned to the table a few minutes later to tell me the three cooks wouldn’t come out of the kitchen but sent a message:They all agreed the food, especially the Beef Sunday Lunch was really bad and they hated it when this gets ordered, apparently the beef was “ boil in the bag”, yes that’s right the kitchen said that the beef was BOIL IN THE BAG”Eventually a very sheepish manager arrived to hear our complaints and he did eventually offer us a refund and he looked genuinely shocked at the dirt and grease on the sizzling platter , we didn’t complain to get a refund and declined his offer, but without feedback this place will continue to service this disgusting food.The Red Lion at Penketh has been a regular haunt for us for many years, I had my 60th birthday meal there and regularly meet up with family here, it been probably 3 months since we last visited and we normally have to pre book a table at the weekend.We thought it unusual when we arrived at 1:00pm today to find the place deserted.Please be warned there are no words to describe just how bad this entire table of food was, neither the quality of the food, the standard it had been cooked to, the presentation and the evident hygiene issues that exist in this place.Locals clearly have stopped going there, for the place to be deserted at lunch time on a Sunday, this all tells a story, be warned visiting this place with definitely end up with bitter disappointment - you have been warned!

Brilliant meal today at fuzzy eds the staff were run off their feet and still couldn't do enough for us - kids loved the play area as usual will be returning soon!

Had a family get together here and the staff went above and beyond for us. They even helped put up banners for us. The food was lovely and great value for money. Needless to say I will be returning.

Booked for 6 people Christmas Day. Table ready when we arrived. Great relaxed atmosphere, not cramped, all staff happy to help and all drinks brought to the table. Food was delicious no complaints from any of us. In terms of pub Christmas dinner this is by far the best I have had. We have tried another local car very for Christmas Day, to find it cramped, rushed and long long delays getting food. This experience was hands down the best Christmas Day outing we have had. Thoroughly enjoyed it well done all

I never usually do online reviews but adter reading some comments on here and the amazing turkey dinner i got i felt compelled to. Red Lion did a fantastic job Christmas day. The food was beyond what ud expect for 39 quif, and we even got table service. We attended last year which wasnt bad but nowhere near the standard today. Only critciwm is the desserts could of been prsented a bit better, they looked like they had been rushed but will defentiely be going back next year

Meet up with some friends for a pre Christmas get together and what a night we had. The food was excellent far better than some more expensive places in the area. Staff are very friendly and helpfull and nothing is to much trouble. The chicken platter and the pepper jack steak are both excellent value for money.

Come on guys you call that food 'seriously.'

I have visited the Red Lion on numerous occasions over the years and had both good and bad experiences, I can honestly say since the new management have taken over there has been a significant difference for the better. The staff are extremely knowledgeable about the dishes and will go the extra mile.

Came here to celebrate my son getting he's promotion. The food was lovely and value for money. Staff were all friendly and proactive.

Overall service at the bar by a young lady (5ft5) was extremely friendly where as the young man (5ft9) was not and also seemed rushed but as I looked around the pub and it was quite so there was not rush at all.

The Red lion has improved vastly from when I last visited. The food has improved vastly and the staff seem to know what they're doing now.

Superb staff and great food served here! Would happily revisit with friends or family. The service was top notch.

Potatoes were rock hard like they had been microwaved to death and food was not hot. My husband had burger and chips which wasn't much better.

Said I would never go in three years ago I’ve ended up going in again for breakfast six people ordered full English’s I was stood for 15 minutes while staff just walked about to top it off the food came out instantly I don’t really understand that when I just ordered a bacon butty I was 25 minutes still waiting for my food, then I got told by one of the staff – the chef has just told me it won’t be long I can’t give you a time!! asked for a refund and they were funny about it I should’ve never stepped in the door

Been here a few times over the years, preferred it when it was an Orchid inn. However this is one if the better sizzling pubs ive been to. Visited on a Saturday hot told 45 min wait on food (came in about 40) got 2 burgers and 2 drinks for 13 pound. We asked for curly fries but got chips, however we got the curly fries a minute later and kept the chips which was a nice gesture.

Visited here today with my 2 sisters and like the past few times we’ve visited for lunch, the food was absolutely vile. My sisters chicken breast was pink right the way through and they tried sayin it was just veins which it wasn’t. I paid to upgrade my steak to rib eye and I don’t know what it was but it certainly wasn’t steak. When we complained they just said sorry and did nothing about it, didn’t even offer us any of our money back of anything. And the table next to us also complained as they ordered a hot plate with chicken and it was all cold, they just got a sorry aswell. They then ordered puddings and when they heard us about to order ours they advised us not too because they were also disgusting. Place wants shutting down it’s scum.

Visited yesterday was a very quiet day .we took kids into fuzzys which was quiet which was lovely . The girl behind the counter was making sure all areas were clean and tidy when she wasn’t serving . The food was lovely too came out hot, again girl checked food was ok and if we were ready for puddings my little boy loved the build your own sundae . I asked the girl her name she replied laura, she really was lovely and very friendly . Hubby wanted a pint so we went into the pub friendly bar staff . Excellent visit will be back !

Not been here for a few months. New staff. Food was really lovely and staff were amazing really customer focused. Nothing too much trouble. Sue and Laura and Jess who served us were very welcoming and friendly. We will be going back on regular basis. Food very reasonably priced brilliant value all round recommend

Me and my son visited for the first time on s Wednesday lunch and went into the children's play area side.

Long wait for food, which arrived cold (sizzle plate not even hot). Place seems a little grubby, wont visit again.

We went to the Red for my partners birthday there was 10 of us food was great. Service was good, I believe it is under new management with a few teething problems, but for us everything was great. My kids love the play area.

We visited the red lion after hearing that it is under new management with a new team. The service was outstanding, staff were very polite and the new menu is full of amazing new dishes. In the short space of time that the management have had to turn the place around they have done amazingly and are an asset to the company. The food was delicious and we will definitely be visiting again in the near future.

Disgusting service Made a reservation 4 days early waited 1.5 hour for food then sent back as had hair in my food management a joke and staff worse every one was complaining the manager is a joke

Yesterday I thought me and my family would come to the red Lion to try it’s new menu, and we wasn’t disappointed. The new food we had was delicious, and the new cookie bowl is to die for ! The service from the staff was great. I would highly recommend the red lion.

I was leading a social group of senior citizens on a local walk culminating in lunch. We arranged to meet at the Red Lion. I had asked if they could open for us to use the facilities at 10.30 as normally they open at 12.00. They were happy to do this & there were staff ready to take our lunch order. We left for our walk returning a few hours later. Once we were back & settled they served our food orders. There was around 25 people & we were all satisfied with the efficiency of service the quality of food & the friendliness of the servers.

Came in on Sunday. Seems to have a different manager everytime i go in. However the food was exvellent for how busy it was. You could tell the team were mostly new but they were all pleasant to deal with. If they keep the team in place going forward its going to be a great pub.

visiting relatives and decided to take my grandaughter for lunch here. Ordered a main meal and a dessert. The bartender asked us did we want these to come tothe table together. I replied yes. My grandaughters curry arrived promptly and she enjoyed it. After enquiring 3 times at the bar when my dessert would be arriving, it finally arrived 40 minutes later. Although it was lovely, the 3 people i asked seemed very disinterested and not customer focused at all. Because of this i wont be back in a hurry, such a shame because the food was good.

Was there for a birthday meal and it was totally spoiled. Waited for over an hour but to be fair was told there would be a wait. When our meals turned up my son's mixed grill was cold, my wife's chicken was cold and on the other side of the coin my daughter's was on a red hot slate that burnt her arm. Doubt we'll come again, shame cos it's a nice pub.

Food was great and reasonably priced, atmosphere was good and all staff helpful and approachable. Just what you want from a pub restaurant!

Great place for big family parties and the play area is a bonus too at just £3 per child. Love coming here, they never disappoint

Years ago this pub was my local. Now a days i bring my dad for tea, he lives 5 mins walk away. After tonight - never again! It was the worst meal we've both had in a pub for years. And to add insult to injury, the staff were uninterested, and when i spoke to the kitchen manager he feigned interest and then went and sat at the bar joking with his mates.

I would like to thank all of the staff who looked after us on Sunday. Nothing was too much trouble, food was fantastic! We shall see you again soon!

So I've been here plenty of times previously but not visited in a while, I always though of it as an alright place to go for some food with the kids so they can play. However; tonight's dining experience has been terrible, the service is appallingly slow (it wasnt busy by the way) after ordering we waited 30 minutes which isnt awful but when the food came my wife ordered the crispy chilli beef that came with raw onion and peppers on a sizzling skillet that wasnt not sizzling in any way shape or form. My food on the other hand was over cooked and the chips were dark brown.

Staff welcoming and food really nice. Clearly being very well managed as everyone was clear on their roles.

Always love our visits here play area is great for the little ones to burn of some steam... food is great excellent value for money cant knock it the manager is lovely always greats us as if were old friends...

Just wanted to say thank you, to you and you team for making us feel welcome in your pub we had a great time... stands have remained since you took over . Thanks Guys

Popped in last week for something to eat as we were passing. Walking in we were acknowledged by the bar staff immediately with a nice welcome, there was a lovely buzz about the place. It was busy in a nice way, everyone looked happy and staff were non stop but didn’t look flustered.

Me and a few friends fancied a bite to eat and a few drinks with the wether being so nice and that’s exactly what we got with this place service was great an the food was excellent I had the classic mix grill and it was cooked to perfection

I always come here with friends and family and I can be sure of fantastic food and service every time. Laura and Becky Have really turned this place around

I came with the kids as an after school treat, they enjoyed playing in Fuzzy Ed’s (which has recently been updated/improved) then had tea. Empty plates all round and staff were helpful and chatty - we will definitely come back 👍

Came here with the children for a lovely meal with lovely staff then went over fuzzy Ed’s which was perfect for the children to play in will be visiting again !

Came here last weekend with my boyfriend and the food and service was incredible! We had such a lovely night and we will be back very soon. I especially loved the pool table and it made it even better that I beat him too!!

Great visit as always food piping hot and was quick and the place was busy with kids being off school . Great value for money cheaper than cooking plus in this weather saves me slaving over the cooker

Two of us where here Friday 19/07/19 Chicken really dry not the greatest meal for either of us though sticky toffee pudding was lovely. Staff where a bit confused when ordering nobody seemed to know what they where doing, maybe they where are all new to the job. ....

Really nice staff, very friendly. Serving good hot food, best roasties to keep the kids quiet for half an hour. Will definitely be back. Thanks to the staff

After my last visit, I booked a table for my family and it was as good as last time. Food was great, atmosphere was lovely and my family had a great time. Will definitely be back, many thanks

Love this place Always come with the lads for the big games Great atmosphere and great burger and drink deal Will always be a regular Never let's me down

We took the children to play at fuzzy eds, they always enjoy it, my only complaint would be the toilets arent very well kept, toilet seat missing. Sinks not very clean. The actual play area has improved a lot recently. Staff always really nice.

Came last weekend with my husband and two children. Pleased at the choice of food on the menu and plenty for the kids to choose from. Fair prices and a nice atmosphere. Will be back again and would recommend.

Food was straight 10/10, service was unmatched, always the perfect place to go whether it's with family or friends. Excellent value for money!! Never turn down a stella.

Came here last weekend and the food, service and drinks were amazing! The staff were very friendly and the food came out super fast :) We can’t wait to come back soon

I don't know what it is but this place always has me singing for joy at the brilliant service the staff provide

went on fathers day with family nice place inside food was nice but our 13 year old grandson just ordered a kids meal which is usually enough but in this case must say the kids meal was tiny we had to order extra also the pudding sizes were not very big but nice. overall nice food but small portions on the kids menu

15/6/2019 When we walked into the restaurant it was really really noisy.... uncomfortably noisy... on reflection we should have turned around and walked out.!! We sat down and had our birthday meal but the place was so noisy that it was impossible to have a conversation because of loud shrieking from nearby tables..... we used to go to the Red Lion a lot in our youth and have many fond memories but today was a nightmare.... the meal was just about ok. !! But because of the noise we did not even conside a dessert we could not wait to escape.... be a long time before we come back!

A food pub with a different menu - for a change - the range of menu items whilst containing a number of pub favorites also includes many dishes not often found on pub menus. The quality (and quantity) of the food was excellent and the staff were friendly.

We often visit here as a family as the kids love the play area and the staff in there are friendly and accommodating. Please keep up the good work!

Good food.and not very expensive.and staff are very friendly.great food I had the pepper jack sack very nice would recommend it.

Great food and helpful staff , kids enjoyed fuzzys and their food, nothing was too much trouble . 10/10

A great pub with lovely staff! Tried the pepper-jack steak and it was amazing, would definitely recommend. Desserts were also great, and the bar is always well stocked! :)

Came here for a family party this evening the atmosphere was superb... kids loved it... thought we would try a bite to eat why the kids finished up and was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was (the new steak baguette) is top stuff!!

Good value, big portions and well cooked meals.

I absolutely love this pub! It’s beautiful, bright, clean. The staff are brilliant, everyone is so helpful and really make you feel like it’s a home from home. 5 stars all round! Thank you :)

Not the first time l I have visited the red lion last time approximately 3 months ago but was amazed at the difference since my last visit. Firstly I was served by a lovely lady called Laura who took the order. The food arrived very quickly served to us by a lovely young man called Declan which we have not experienced in previous visits and the steaks cooked perfectly to our requests an issue we had on previous visits.

This place was on my way to a meeting and I called in to get something to eat. I was extremely surprised and happy with my meal. The atmosphere is lovely and the staff are very competent and friendly.

Always enjoy meals at The Red Lion whenever we choose to eat here. Great menu choice that pleases the whole family - food is super tasty and a very reasonable price.

This is our regular pub great food and great value food always hot and plenty of choice for everyone will always return

I came here with my family excellent food and excellent staff! Definitely would recommend! Steak was cooked to perfection will be ordered again on my next visit which will be very soon!:)

Came here few months ago, was in the area so called in again as last time was fab and again it didn’t disappoint... food was lovely especially the Italian chicken and the Oreo sundae was amazing! Keep up the great work!

This is a place I can always count of for fantastic food, drinks and service . Always met with a warm welcome and Always impressed with the quality of the dishes served on such a full and inclusive menu ! Will definitely return soon

Came in to fuzzys Friday evening with the little ones and was pleasantly surprised £3 admission for over twos and under 2s play for free... the lady on the reception was lovely and chatty really made an effort with the children.

So good, lovely staff, amazing sizzle sizzle food and a great atmosphere to watch Liverpool dominate Barcelona!!

We were blown away with how amazing the selection of food and drink was and how friendly the staff were! We will be returning very soon!!