Red Lion, Penn Village Green in Chiltern

Booked a table for my husband and I on a Friday evening. Pub has a lovely buzz about it, and each and every staff member we spoke with was polite, friendly and helpful. We ate squid and mushrooms to start and burger and fish and chips for main. All the food was super tasty. Such a gem of a pub in the village centre, welcoming atmosphere and delicious food.

Came here spontaneously with my 87 year old father for a birthday lunch. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. The staff were really friendly. The food was lovely. Would recommend the fish and chips and the pies. Great on a summers day with the outside seating.

We had an excellent lunch here today. The friendly staff catered to all of us well, including to my gluten and dairy-free diet. Food portions are really good with smaller-plate options. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and we left happy. A splendid start to a lovely day walking, thank you.

Simply a good old pub in Penn.. Better than when we were last there a few years ago. Pleasant location opposite village pond with many ducks, a heron, largish commons, soaring red kites, lofty trees, benches, bus stop, food etc. village shop and obviously popular. Indoor and outdoor tables. Rolling countryside views a few minutes walk away. Tasty lunch, attentive girls as waiters, pleasant atmosphere. Food served quite quickly unlike other also popular nearby Crown inn where meals can take 30-40 tum-rumbling weary mins to arrive. Red Lion to be recommended and we'll return. Probably best to try to book table? Parking a bit awkward at busy times so best to walk to and fro. Area popular for Midsummer Murders filming.

We were staying in the area and this place was about a 15 minute walk. It was such a nice pub though that this was something we did on several occasions and we always enjoyed our time there. It is a classy place with a nice atmosphere and friendly service. They have a great range of beers that are nicely kept and about the right price for this area. The pub it self is extremely comfortable and has it laid-back atmosphere but we were there during good weather so we used to go outside. Here you can find the lovely beer garden with views of the duck pond opposite so kickback and just enjoy a couple of beers while taking in the surroundings.

I rate this pub as excellent. The staff are really good, led my manager Olivia. They are very welcoming, friendly and fun, while also being professional and efficient. The food we had was excellent, so overall a very good combination. I took my walking group (20 of us) here for the first time, so we choose main courses in advance. They were very efficient at communicating menus, arrangements and even last-minute alterations on my part. It is a charming pub inside with a warm atmosphere, plus they also have plenty of outside seating, set back from the road, with a nice view over the duck pond and the village green. All my friends liked their lunch and we will definitely be returning. There are lots of beautiful walks in the local area. Graeme

A gorgeous little pub on the village green. Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. Good menu and very fresh ingredients- the best chips ! . A lovely pub meal.

Great food and excellent service from a friendly team. The squid starter is consistently excellent as is the fish and chips which comes in two portion sizes to suit all appetites

This was an outstanding evening with GREAT food and service.The experience ticked every box and we will go again. Penn is very competitive with four pub eating venues however I think the Red Lion is the best with GREAT food, good wine/lager/ale, and all for a very fair price. When we left the manageress chased after us because my wife had left her cardigan behind.....so thanks for a wonderful evening .

We had dinner here with friends. Very good pub food served by friendly competent young staff. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

There coffee taste excellent and ambiance is super. I enjoyed my time sitting there in a cool day. Upon entering, I was greeted by the comforting scent of freshly ground coffee beans mingling with the sweet aroma of baked goods. The interior decor boasted a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern sophistication, with plush armchairs, wooden tables, and soft ambient lighting creating an ambiance that invited patrons to linger and unwind.

A classic pub overlooking the pond in centre of Penn, but usually with no available parking. An above average village pub with a good ambience and welcoming and efficient service But, however good the flavour, five prawns hidden in a plateful of linguine is not a “mains”. On a previous occasion, a gammon steak turned out to be a very salty, thick rasher of bacon

Always friendly The food is good and the service quick and the,staff have always been helpful . Have recommended it to friends

We were drinking all afternoon and waiting for friends to join us when a bottle was plonked on our table, saying the table was reserved at 7.30, so basically go way. We found this very rude as no conversation, just go away by 7.30. I did say the staff were rude and as no member of staff actually talked to us , asking us to move, thought this was rude. They really do not treat regulars with respect and have no basic manners. Will not recommend this pub for hospitality or basic manners.

I was there to watch super Sunday footballllllllllllllllll. Absolutely lovely and great atmosphere. The food was fantastic. I defo will recommend the pub for all future sports events

I came here with my family to grab a drink but mainly some food. When we arrived and asked if they were still serving food, the manager said unfortunately not so we thought "that's a shame" but we had come all the way there so might aswell get a drink. I am 26 years old, and was with my parents who are in their 60s. I was denied a drink because I did not bring my physical ID with me, and I accepted this as I work in hospitality and understood Challenge 25. My father randomly picked a drink to get as he came in from the car park, and then realised they did not have food and I could not get a drink. So we were discussing potentially leaving, and the manager had poured the pint that my father had asked for. We decided to go elsewhere as I was not able to get a drink and none of us could get food. We were calm and respectful, but as we went to leave the manager told us we needed to pay for the drink she had poured. I told her I'm sorry but we will not be paying for a drink we have not touched, especially as you were pouring it as we were discussing going elsewhere because you didn't have food. The manager then proceeded to argue with us, we said she could call the police due to us not paying, and she said there would be no point over one drink. But unfortunately it was worth it enough to lose 3 customers who were going there to spend more than a couple of pounds. She was incredibly rude, completely tone deaf to what was going on around her, and clearly not a fantastic manager if she was willing to lose 3 customers over one pint that was untouched, and didnt offer any crisps or snacks or anything else in order to make any money. So, a terrible experience, we left pretty upset, and the manager was seriously awful.

We visited this week for a celebration meal. One of us has a combination of food allergies. We mentioned this when we booked up and discussed on the evening when we ordered. It wasn’t a problem for the kitchen in the slightest. The meal was absolutely delicious, and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. A great night out.

Fabulous pub in a fabulous setting. Staff were tremendous, fitting us in even though it was really busy. Food was top class as well.

Was treated to brunch for an early mothers day treat. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a pub that has a very relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and lovely food. 10/10. ☺️

Three of us booked for our late Sunday dinner (3:30pm) and the roast beef was delicious (cooked medium rare & so tender) with a whole jar of horseradish sauce (I love lashings of it & finished the jar!); excellent servings & portions of vegetables & a great roast chicken, accompanied by extra cauliflower cheese … food, ambience & staff are all great - thank you to all the staff at The Red Lion we will return ⭐️

Great country pub in a lovely setting. Fabulous food, visited with friends to try out their Moroccan themed night, the whole experience was faultless.

The Red Lion has come on leaps and bounds. It has a great location, an excellent beer garden, atmospheric bar and consistently good food. A great local facility and well worth a trip to visit.

Our first visit here: warm greeting on arrival and good service. I recommend the whitebait starter as well as the squid. My steak was enjoyable, the peppercorn sauce packs a punch. The king prawn linguine was tasty too but the cheesy garlic bread was a little underwhelming. Do note they automatically include a 10% service charge. We’ll be back.

Visitied the Red Lion for the first time today, a really freindly pub, in extremely good order, had a light lunch with a friend, sensible prices, definitley be going back for lunch and will be trying out dinner

Excellent pub, very friendly and great food with decent local beer selection. Have been here a few times and never yet had a bad experience. Food is not fussy but well cooked and very much at the upper end of what to expect in a...

I visited yesterday for Sunday Lunch with my wife and 6 friends. The service was friendly, but the food was awful. They had clearly over booked the number of covers and could not cope. 7 of us ordered the Sunday roast, 4 of them had...

The Red Lion has improved a lot with the new team have been there. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Food is good, a little expensive, but not outrageously priced. There is a good choice. Just note not open on Mondays. They have Rebellion beer...

Great food, great service, great beer. The only query, why was the service charge only %10, they were so much better?

We spent a week 'dog sitting' for my wife's daughter in the lovely village of Penn. We heard about the famous pie night held every Tuesday and booked. It was a great night, good pies and great beer. So much so that we booked for...

We ate a Sunday roast in the Red Lion and left hungry. Including the service charge the roast beef was over £18. For that we got 1 Yorkshire pud, 1 thin slice of beef, 3 small roast potatoes, 1/2 a carrot and a small piece...

We only stopped for drinks on a walk, but what a lovely pub. The staff were wonderful and the food looked great. Thanks!

To me This used to be the best bub in England. Now turned into a oneills lookalike. It has no longer any soul. Very friendly staff which is a big plus. Will not return.

Sunday lunch was very poor. 3 roasts were tepid and very small portions. We had to wait for the 4th meal to arrive - not good. By then the roasts were quite cold. Desserts were no better portion wise. We would definitely not hurry back...

Great staff and food was excellent. Definitely recommend and will definitely be going back 😊😊 hope you enjoy as much as we did 😊😊

We ate lunch in one of the Pods recently built in the garden area, very comfortable and warm due to well placed heater in the pod. The food was very good, the burger was very large and well presented as were the chicken Caesar salad....

We were so impressed with The Red Lion. The staff were very attentive and friendly ,the food was absolutely delicious (particularly the fish and chips) and the setting /atmosphere was delightful. We were impressed with the price - very reasonable. All in all, a thoroughly...

We have regularly been getting a take away fish and chips during lockdown and they are the best fish and chips we've ever had! So much better than the usual offering from a chippie. Huge portions as well. Thoroughly recommended.

The Red Lion has always been my local. Since Lou and the team have taken it under their wing I’ve never been more satisfied! Harry and Liv always go above and beyond! The food is excellent- freshly cooked and delicious. The service is incredibly welcoming...

Attractive and welcoming pub and restaurant. Pleasant atmosphere. Goo menu and range of wines and beers. Worth a visit.

As italian leaving in Penn I am quite picky about food. Today I went there with my family for the first time after new management and lock down and I was quite impressed about the quality of the food. The service was not only professional but warm and friendly. Everything reasonably price. Looking forward to dine there next time.

New tables and chairs outside in the sunshine with no wasps! For the first time ever none of us had a roast! I had the ‘sharing’ plate the fish platter which was delicious especially the lightly toasted homemade sourdough with the hot large prawns. Burger, fries and onion rings followed by the yummy choc mousse cake x2 with 4 spoons! Another happy customer thank you

We went out out on Saturday night for our first meal since lock down. The pub has been beautifully refurbished and was set up perfectly for socially distanced drinking/eating. We were really impressed the service from Lou and her team and the food was amazing. We can’t wait to go back and work our way through the rest of the menu!!

Lockdown takeaway fish (haddock) and chips for two of us for £19 seemed, arguably, a bit better for taste than the average chip shop locally. Offered on three evenings a week. Well worth sampling. Convenient for us who live in Penn and Tylers Green. Orders have to be phoned in first.

Just had our first lockdown takeaway from our local pub and wow what a great surprise! Excellent food reasonable prices and happy family! Easy to order by phone and pick up from the front door to keep a social distance and will be doing so again next week and hopefully back into the pub when lockdown is over.

Well, bloody wow. Just had our first takeaway from the Red Lion in Penn due to lockdown and it’s was AMAZING. Best pie and burger takeaway I’ve ever had. Thank you so much for making this difficult time ok with a beautiful takeaway. I would highly highly recommend you use them for a takeaway. You must keep doing this after all this terrible time.Also, the daily cakes free of charge is a genius idea, what a lovely thing to do and they are absolutely delicious.Truly delicious Thank you

The Red Lion roars again. After closure and reopening under new management the old pub in Penn is back on form again. Pouring with rain outside and pouring with beer and wine inside we chose the latter and were not disappointed. Delicious stuffed and rolled chicken from the blackboard was superb and was followed by lovely warm apple crumble topped with a dollop of ice cream.

Thank you so much for warm welcome on arrival. Hosting was wonderful The food was delicious and plentyful. Nothing was too much trouble and every member enjoyed the buffet. Nothing was rushed and we had a private room away from the bar. The pub is warm and cosy and we were well looked after. Thank you so much Lou and all your staff for making us welcome. Highly recommend.

Dropped in just before lunch stopped being served. We were not rushed, but really well looked after. The pub was warm, cosy, clean. The staff were friendly and attentive, the waitresses were especially kind. The food was delicious.Our favourite lunchtime experience for a long while!

Warm and cosy but but cold service with no smiles. Food was okay but nothing special. Coffee horrid, didn't bother drinking it, must have come out of an 'instant' machine

Went to the Red Lion a few weeks ago for the first time for lunch and had a wonderful time, the food was excellent, staff friendly and attentive plus the pub has the ambience of a good old fashioned pub with log burner.We were so impressed we had to go back with friends and I am pleased to say it was just as good. Will definitely become a regular.

Nice doing room with fire, good service and tasty dinner - starters king prawn and fried brie - mains pork belly and lamb rump. Good job!

Had an unexpected and very enjoyable Saturday lunch last weekend, the lovely ladies behind the bar were top class, ditto the food. Will definitely be back.

The food at the Red Lion is delicious and service is excellent. The staff were very welcoming, accommodating and friendly. I'd definitely eat here again.

Accidentally ended up here for lunch on Thursday! We are not from the area so did not know what to expect. Very pleasant little place with welcoming log fires and an equally warm welcome from the staff.

went there with my husband, his family owned the pud until the 1940's. Food was excellent. Decor needs updating

As another reviewer noted, the pub's website indicates that food is served, but I was informed when visiting on a Thursday evening at 7:30 that the kitchen is closed. It's a shame because I've eaten here on a number of occasions and always enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.

Arrived at 13.00 on a Saturday afternoon looking forward to a nice lunch, only to be told that the kitchen was closed! This is despite their website stating "Very scrummy English food served all day". I then understood why the place was virtually empty. Shame really as the one real ale they had was very nice. Great location.

This used to be a very busy pub, but was almost empty at 9:00 pm on a Thursday. We played darts. The beer was fine and the service good, but the atmosphere has gone, which is a shame. The pub is currently up for sale so here’s hoping it will get a bit of a refresh.

A small range of 2 or 3 similar style cask ales. Not bad beer but I am reluctant to drink in this pub now as the bar staff do not prioritise cold glasses over the warms ones from the glass washer. Please develop a rotation system that puts the warm glasses to the back of the shelf, or educate the bar staff about the use of warm glasses. Thank you.

we love this pub with views across the common. the food is good but the basic extras are addons and make the meal expensive, so go for it if you don't want veg.

Ordered a cheese and tomato baguette. Got a burnt roll. Chips were nice. No-one came to ask if the food was ok. When they took away my plate that was hardly touched, still didn’t ask.

The restaurant is a great village pub. Food is delicious and there is a good selection of food on the menu without being overwhelmed by too much choice. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating.

I have been here many times. They make you feel very welcome and your dog is also allowed in the garden and inside. The food is always delicious and the service is good. Highly recommend.

We have been to the Red Lion many times over the years and this is my first time reviewing it!

Good to find old-fashioned village pubs still exist and not another over-priced gastro pub with airs and graces. Came here for a drink and a snack lunch after a local walk. The interior is about as typical and retro as you'd expect it to be,...

Llegamos bastante tarde para comer y estamos contentos de que la comida estaba siendo servido. Había un menú variado con menú para niños independiente en una esquina. Ofertas especiales en una pizarra por eran la puerta. Nos bastante rápido eligió la comida y la bebida...

Un pueblo muy amable. Vino para un almuerzo con mi familia en la tarde y el sol estaba! Nos sentamos y después de pedir lo que quería en el bar luego sentábamos, relajado y disfrutamos de la vista y experiencia. El personal era entusiasta y...

Fui con los miembros de la familia que parecen como este lugar. Tuvimos el almuerzo de domingo. Hijo y hija tenía una nieta asado y tuve pequeño tamaño asado. La carne estaba bien, pero no es el mejor corte poco sinewy. En mi porción de coles minúsculo plato que estaba cruda bien los tallos estaban crujientes. Zanahoria en dados y financiarlo con nata parsnip (único elemento disfruté) enorme recocido Yorkshire dos patatas asadas fue horrible. Mi hijo y mi hija tenía tamaño completo por £14. 50. A menudo comer en domingo y favorito es pequeño pub en Holmer verde. fabulosa comida de domingo siempre muy bien cocinado por 7 libras. 50 Por desgracia ha sido vendido.

Otra fantástica comida en el Red Lion. Tuve la ensalada quiche y mi sobrino la hamburguesa. Ambos eran generosas porciones y sabroso. También muy buen servicio.

Popped in here with family to have lunch. There's a nice, simple menu with something for everyone. It's a little pricey in my opinion and there are a few funny things- paying extra for peas of mushy peas with fish and chips? No mention of the fact that the baguette sandwiches come with chips? Not even when we then ordered a side of chips- no-one said- oh the sandwiches already come with chips. So we ended up with a massive amount of extra chips between us all.Maybe a strange thing to comment on, but the side salad was excellent. Often you get some half-hearted iceburg with a few things thrown on top, but this salad was absolutely delicious.Service was a little slow but he food itself was very nice- good quality baguettes (proper French style), delicious lasagne and excellent onion soup.All in all, we would go back, but I do think they should stop charging extra for things that clearly should come with the meal as standard, and make sure that the menu is completely clear as to what comes with what.

After not being in the area for a while I have returned to the Red Lion and I couldn't have left happier!The staff were so very helpful, attending our table with big smiles!I had the Mushroom Parpadella which was absolutely outstanding and would highly recommend this dish.What a lovely charming pub!

Me and my wife visited The Red Lion last night after a few weeks away. After hearing about lots of changes going on we decided to see what all the fuss was about ... what a wise decision !If you're look for a warm, welcoming and delicious night out then The Red Lion will surely fit the bill. I myself had the chicken, leek and mushroom pie - this homely classic lived up to its standards. My wife had the beef lasagne, again you could taste the heart that had gone into it - the only issue was my wife could not finish it all... much to my pleasure !!We sat through to the right as you face the bar by the window, candles lit our dinner along with the warming smell of the log fire. Can't beat that - a proper ambiance of a tradition English village pub !The staff were welcoming, approachable and willing to offer table service despite the 'order-at-the-bar' code which made us feel especially looked after !If you're looking for a cosy, atmospheric and romantic dinner, the picturesque Red Lion in Penn pond is the place to be ! We will surely be coming back, maybe next time with the rest of the clan for a good old Sunday Roast.

What a non-event!The pub is dim,dowdy,devoid of character or atmosphere! I feel sorry for the staff who were cheerful and efficient enough but the place is a total lost opportunity.A wonderful site on the common in a picturesque village but the impression The Red Lion presents is dowdy,jaded and badly in need of an injection of life!! The menu -a piece of very worn A4, gave us a limited choice, un assisted by a specials menu with equally limited fayre did not inspire so we elected to have the steaks in spite of them being more expensive than usual. I.e. £19. Steaks turned out satisfactory but overall the final tally for a meal in a jaded uninspired atmosphere left us feeling a bit disappointed. This is a brilliant site for a business that could and in the past has been highly successful.A total lost opportunity!!

We came to The Red Lion for a short film shoot and found the staff to be very friendly, hospitable and welcoming. They prepared breakfast and lunch for approximately 30 of us and the food was great and enjoyed by all. We’d recommend this pub to anyone visiting the area as well as other film crews who are looking for a great location!

we had nearly given up hope for the red lion our local pub. once was the best in the area but had gone badly down hill. poor service and food but had lunch on new years day and really enjoyed the meal. was busy which was good to see and food was really nice. lets hope it continues and we get the "old pub back again!"

Our last visit was New Year's Eve 2016. We live in the village and have given this place so many chances. It is a pretty pub with a great location and we really want to frequent it, but it never fails to disappoint. No one takes responsibility for the over cooked, overpriced food we are habitually served, it is dirty, there are still dead geraniums sitting on the outside tables, cigarette butts everywhere around the door, and the icing on the cake was the Guinness, which my husband consumes in large quantities, was served without any gas, rendering it completely flat and undrinkable and at £4.50 a pint this is unacceptable. The very sweet barmaid said 'the wrong sort of gas' was put on it, but didn't seem bothered that it wasn't fit to drink. This is just the last straw of a series of miserable visits to this once pleasant establishment. Is it ever going to be managed by anyone who gives a damn about its customers? There are only 3 pubs left now in this busy village- it's a shame that this one has become totally unvisitable now. It would be good if one of the managers were to respond to these comments, but I notice there hasn't been any response to any previous bad reviews Ive looked at.

Although I am a real ale fan who favours 'the Horse and Jockey' in the same village, the Red Lion has real character and feels real cosy.In the summer months it's great to sit outside and enjoy the view towards the green/pond.In winter it's great to enjoy the real fires and feel the 'history' of this beautiful building.The food here is great! If this place had a larger selection of real ales, then I feel this place would be a real goldmine.I'd choose this place over the 'Queens Head' - which as nice as it looks is over priced. The Red Lion enjoys a prime position and feels very homely.

Had an excellent Christmas meal tonight with good friendly service from the new manager Daniella and her crew. One significant improvement is the cleanliness of the glasses. Great to see them sparkling again. I look forward to seeing what other improvements are coming.

I know it's Penn but it is still over priced. I expect mushy peas to be included with fish and chips and not have to pay an extra £3.50 for them. The difference between the small roast and a full roast on this Sunday was marginal and we queried it. If this is the norm I'd go for a small portion and save £6.50! We were a largish group but the mains were not served at the same time which meant two of our group had finished before the rest had been served. The fried fish was good. The venison burger was also good but on the small side. The roasts were very average typical pub grub. Service was friendly and efficient. Would I go back - probably not unless I fancied a very good brownie!

Awesome place for food the menu is a traditional pub menu, and the Sunday roasts are 10/10. Staff are really pleasant and service always comes first, cheap drinks and good food 5 star

Visit many times for a drink. Decided to eat on this occasion and had the pork belly. Best meal I've had for a long time when eating out.

I had the rib eye beef roast.(£14.50). I was asked if I wanted rare or medium and I said rare but the meat wasn't rare, ie it was the same colour throughout and was incredibly difficult to saw through in places. The Yorkshire pud was large, tasteless and hard rather than crisp and had no soft doughy part. The roast potatoes were large, and hardish with a leathery skin, whereas I understand a roast potato to be crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Veg was fine.For pud we had ice cream, two scoops in a bowl with nothing else (how about a small wafer?) for £4.50. My chocolate ice cream was quite horrible, it had a powdery texture which left a rough residue on the spoon, it was pretty tasteless. The bar man apologised and took the cost off our bill. He said it had probably defrosted and froze again. Maybe it had but then why sell it? it didn't even look right and must have been obvious when scooped out.Yes the front of house staff were charming and the duck pond is lovely but I don't think that justifies selling a poor and expensive meal we were looking forward to. If this just sounds like I'm a winger then the pub further down the road is much better and we will be going there next time.

I have eaten here a few times over the years and it's always been an enjoyable experience and my last visit was no exception.The menu is basically a standard pub food menu: burgers, fish and chips, steak, pies, pizzas, etc. But it is all well cooked and good quality. There is usually a specials board that features more gastropub-style dishes and they are usually all excellent. If you don't want a full meal there is a selection of very good bar snacks that are generous portions.The pub has a traditional feel to it because it has not been modernised and so has a bit of old-world charm about it. The bar is in a good-sized room with several tables and some old curved benches by a fire, and there are a couple of rooms on either side of the main bar with more tables. There are usually 2-3 local beers on tap.There is a garden at the side of the pub and some benches at the front that face the pond and look out over the common, which makes this a lovely place to visit on a warm sunny day for a drink or a meal.

Amazing food. A great country pub. Friendly service. A big group of my friends came here for lunch after a long trek. It was perfect, the most amazing lamb I've had in years.

Where better to walk to after work on Fridays. Great local food and atmosphere. Where better to relax than by the log fire this winter xx

As local pubs go, the Red Lion is a gem. It accepts what it is and does it all just about right. The beer is kept well (and regular shuffling of the ale deck keeps it interesting) and the food is of decent quality. Additionally the pricing is just about right.Does it have the glamour or history of the Royal Standard of England? No, but frankly, I don't care!This is a good old fashioned local, you should drink here.

Wonderful location opposite the duck pond. They serve a good range of lunch, snacks and dinner options, as well as coffees. It's a real hub used by the local community - there's always people relaxing outside and/or chatting. Great atmosphere. There's a cat that seems to live there, who will come over for a stroke if it feels like it. Great place to relax with friends pr a book on a nice day.

Had the vegetarian roast dinner, which is just veg, potatoes, gravy and a Yorkshire pudding ...so no protein. it was a huge let down thanks to the vegetarian gravy, which had no taste. The carrots were more than Al dente and the celeriac mash was watery. As the saying goes...if you're going to do something then do it right. A slice of nut roast or a couple of veggie sausages and some onion gravy or tasty veg gravy (rather than brown water) and it would have been ok. As it was I managed three roast potatoes and a couple of carrots.

Beautiful setting on a gorgeous summer evening opposite the pond. Third time here and the food is consistent. Piping hot fish and chips and the onion ring, never tasted any like that before! Thoroughly recommend this pub for all round stuff. Great friendly staff Great tasty food

they tried to have a scaled down formula from the Royal Standard of England and make it more of a local pub - so a more limited menu and beer selection.can work but never feels like they want to provide a village service - instead a village pub, which might be fine for many but lacking for my tastes

Full of character and homely. Good range of drinks, plus coffees. Food is pretty tasty and coffees are good, all arrived promptly (have been twice). Lovely atmosphere across from the duck pond.I don't understand the complaints at all - it's an old building and is traditionally decorated with lots of wood. It is clean enough and there's plenty of room outside. It is not a sleek modern gastropub - I find it really refreshing!

Glad the U3a convenor chose this pub to have coffees and later lunch for our group of 15 or so. Coffee was drunk out side in the sun and was reasonably rapidly served.After our walk around Penn, ably led by Miles Green, we sat in the well used bar area.I enjoyed a Ceasar salad and was glad I chose the small portion, because it was more than ample. I washed it down with half a pint of local cider. Delicious. Followed by Eaton Mess. Very tasty.

We called for lunch here. A very pleasant village pub with all the atmosphere you would expect. The food was good, presented attractively and was brought in a timely manner. However two points spoilt what was otherwise a pleasant dining experience. Firstly, we asked for a brown baguette - not white which could not be done. I see no reason why we can't have non-white bead in this day and age - the supermarkets are full of it and it would require little or no extra effort to provide it as an option.. The second point was that they took my credit card for the duration of the meal. Not only did I find that offensive, I am sure somewhere that it was outlawed. This air of distrust somewhat spoilt the meal and I certainly would not go back there again until management sorted out this rather nasty attitude towards their customers.

Just got back from a meal with friends at the Red Lion. Fight nearly broke out as we arrived due to drunk wanting to play the badly out of tune piano that is set in a low ceiling area of the pub and echoes badly. All settled down with one side leaving, but pianist and his freinds become increasingly drunk though the evening and continued to bash away at the piano - deafening us until we asked a lady who assured us she was manager to stop them. At the same time, the drunken friends' two large dogs snarled and barked at each other. At the end of the evening - 8.45 we asked the "manager" to stop our drunken pianist ( who was encouraging a 12 year old to join in, to stop and complained about a stressful and uncomfortable evening. Her reply was that that was what the piano was for. Might expect that in Wycombe town centre pub, might even go for the experience, but not in Penn / Tyler's Green. Been going there for 2 years plus, won't be going back.

A welcoming pub, very welcome after a dog walk ! Staff friendly, has a lot of character in it. However have seen a few people say the food is hit and miss. Haven't eaten here before, but the drinks are good - choice and price wise.

I've been here a few times now, the staff are very friendly, it has such a local village pub feel where there's no set format, just order what and how you want it and it's ok. I feel so at home here, everyone's welcome. Lovely find.

This pub is my local and I'm keen to support it but my visit yesterday was uncomfortably cold and not conducive to sitting and eating a meal. Starting off like this makes me decidedly more critical of my experience and to say this pub is decoratively tired and in need of a thorough clean is absolutely not a lie. The rugs on the floor made me feel quite nauseous. That aside the staff are pleasant enough and the food is ok but it would seem that in the last couple of years some enthusiasm has been lost.

Thought we would have a change & visit the lion, nice & cosy while snow on the ground on a cold Sunday afternoon, walked in & noticed a chap eating his Sunday roast while wearing a bobble hat, scarf & a winter coat! Why on earth did they not think to light either fire?? Come on it only takes a bit of thought!

My wife and I have dined here 3 or 4 times over the last 6 months or so and always go away with the feeling that the whole place. Could do with brightening up in more ways than one! The menu itself isn't very imaginative and the dining atmosphere is subdued to say the least. Some of the dishes are appetising enough but like one or two other pubs in the village there is a distinct lack of flair apparent!

This is a fantastic character pub, utterly without pretention, and incredibly child friendly. I cannot fault the staff or food, it was all just brilliant. I’d definitely go back!