Red Lion Pub in Shropshire

Quality of the food would get 5 stars, however the quantity for the price 3 stars. I feel as I was eating late the portions were being rationed. When paying £16 for a beef Sunday lunch you really expect a filling meal. I did ask where the Yorkshire pudding was, to be told “we have run out”. Maybe if I was told beforehand I would have chosen different. It does seem a little petty, but if an expectation is set and not met then people will feel let down.

Lovely and friendly pub. Been here a few times for drinks and food, had different choice of food when we've visited and each time it's always been nice and we have never been disappointed.

Booked for 12 of us for lunch for a special occasion food was good except for wanting a side salad with no dressing which was changed for us . We asked for dessert menu and was told we would have to hurry and choose as there was a wedding party booked in , when I booked the meals had I been told this we would have booked earlier as we felt we were being rushed to hurry up , we left and had another drink elsewhere in town .

Beer excellent. Food excellent. Ambiance excellent. Definitely recommend!!! It is real gem and great surroundings.

We went to The Red Lion to try their platter. It was excellent: a fine selection of Moyden's cheese & Shropshire charcuterie, all served with bruschetta, crackers, chutney, olives, grapes & salad. The quality & quantity were spot on, more than enough for 2 people. At £15, it is also excellent value. We went for platters at a nearby wine bar & they weren't a patch on this. The wine & beer choice is also very good. We'll be back!

Had five weeks of chicken for Sunday lunch, A fair meal, on the sixth tried the beef, what a mistake, all fat, wish I had stayed with the chicken. Normally very good at the red lion.Keep you good standards up.

We arranged to meet family at the Joules Red Lion on a recommendation from a colleague, and really pleased we did, it's a lovely setting in the town centre and has its own brewery which was very interesting. But the best part was the food, good sized portions of well cooked quality ingredients, I had the pork belly which was stunning and the fish & chips and sausages & mash looked amazing. We were so full we couldn't manage deserts! Well recommended, we will definitely return

Fabulous food, friendly staff and even a gingerbread biscuit with your coffee. Very accommodating staff, we were travelling through on a barge and we’re unsure of our arrival time but this wasn’t a problem, they were happy to save a table for us. Really interesting building - can’t wait to go back

Return visit on a cycling trip after 10 years. Friendly welcome - organised bill in to 2 tables and served fresh, hot, tasty food. Excellent Joules beers as you would expect. Decent vegan burger apparently. Recommended if passing through

Disappointed as came here specifically for the GF option. No GF beer available. Ordered a pulled pork burger with chips GF only to be told only one deep fat fryer so not GF chips available. Changed the meal for a GF masaman curry. Meal arrived with prawn crackers...asked the waiter are they GF prawn crackers only to be told no. Meal had to be replaced due to cross contamination. Very disappointing experience.

We chose to eat here because of the GF options on the menu listed on the website. If you want Gluten free food or drinks do not go to the Red Lion. They have no GF beers or lager on offer. The meals classified as GF should not be had with chips because apparently cross contamination ,with the fryers being next to each other, cannot be guaranteed. That meant a change of meal. The revised GF meal that arrived was adorned with prawn crackers that were not GF. So that had to go back! Although issues were raised, I am concerned about the chef's capabilities and awareness of GF in the meals being offered and served from the menu.

Phoned ahead and they could not be more accommodating. It was a Sunday evening and nowhere was serving food, but the Red Lion said yes no problem. Sat in the beer garden which was beautifully decorated with hanging baskets. Food was excellent and highly recommended. Family dinner with two young adults and two large dogs

The main course was excellent, couldn’t fault it in any way. HOWEVER, the service was dire. We had to eventually go and request a menu to order, then nobody came to clear and ask if we wanted dessert, after a very long while we went again and asked for the table to be cleared and a dessert menu, only to be told the kitchen was closed. They did remove the cost of drinks from the bill. This is unacceptable service when there appeared to be plenty of staff at the bar.

Lovely food. Really enjoyed the pie, my partner had the steak, both were really good and the chips are great...

Bit of a wait for food as bank holiday Sunday and they had a do on but they apologised for wait. Food was lovely. I had fish n chips. Big piece, lovely batter. Defo go again

I have been coming to this pub for 5 years.Until now the food eas great. T Today I was served served a massaman curry that consisted of a pots curry sauce with xold piece of slicked steak on it I will not be coming back

Called in for a pint - been doing that in this pub for the last 30+ years. A lot of new staff recently. The individual behind the bar this time was in a bad mood and was determined to share his negativity, he was thoroughly unprofessional, aggressive and unpleasant, it was as if he thought we should be grateful he could spare the time to serve us - we left our drinks and complained to the manager. It used to be a really friendly, welcoming pub and this incident spoiled our Sunday afternoon. As an aside - the Pale Ale is not what it used to be - looks good but the head is weak and never sticks to the glass. So we went to The Hippodrome. A JDW pub. None of the above issues. Staff are professional, friendly and Ruddles is £1.71 a pint:)

I enjoyed the house pale, so had another! We both had the chicken and leek pies, also excellent, though I've retained a star because I don't enjoy blanched vegetables. It's like steak, ask me what I want. Luckily the gravy - wow - compensated a bit.

Great Sunday lunch for the family, roast beef, roast chicken and the brie tart. All provided with generous portions of veg and Yorkshire puddings. Great service and a pleasant and interesting environment.

Everything was lovely! Empty plates all round! Great service Becca and gabe were lovely. Definitely visiting again

Me and my partner went for some food and drinks on Saturday. Staff very friendly, special mention to becca who served us with food and drinks. Very busy but service and food was quick and hot. Will definitely be returning 😊

Interesting pub, shows some history of Joules Brewery, the Batch 1010 a good strong ale, more taste than the usual selection. The food, staff and surroundings are great, I really wish their standard ales where better!

Went for lunch and were totally underwhelmed. The range of drinks is not as good as in the past. The menu was not particularly interesting either and had to wait about 40 minutes for our food to arrive. It was not as described in the...

I just love the care and detail that has gone into this pub - there is so much to look at and it makes it a really interesting and cosy space to be in. We came in as a couple with our dog to enjoy...

Very quiet lunchtime when we called in but we enjoyed our food and the staff were cheerful. The Red Lion is a really interesting pub to visit and I enjoyed wandering around while waiting for lunch, lots to see.

We were looking for somewhereto grab some lunch and so glad we droped in here. Menu was varied from selection of small plates to main meals. Couple of us had the fish finger sandwich which was plentiful and freshly cooked. I had ham sandwich which...

This has been our local for years and whilst the staff are a true credit to the pub and the beers are great the food really has gone downhill of late unlike the prices! My wife recently attended a works do and a number of...

We were recommended to visit by the owners of the farmhouse where we were staying for a family wedding. Our party of six enjoyed some lovely beer and were most impressed by the service levels provided by the staff at the pub/brewery. Having ran out...

The pub was busy we did not wait to long for food and when it came it was nice and hot well done Stacey for your hard work and making it look so easy are a asset to the red lion

Been the red lion a few times over the past few months. Can honestly say iv NEVER had a bad experience! Been tonight for the father in laws birthday and the food was amazing, 6 people 6 empty plates. The staff were very friendly the...

Called here for snack/drinks after visiting friends near by. Only ordered starters and had in and shared. Food was fresh, got and delivered in good time. We sat in 'pub' area as had dog with us. Made to feel welcome and loved the real fire....

Extremely long wait for any sort of service. Wasn’t worth the wait in any way. Won’t be coming back, was not the experience I was expecting.

After being let down badly by Loggerheads resturant, we were lucky enough to find room for our party of 8 here. We were able to get food here. The food was great and the service was excellent.

A lovely old fashioned building that has been refurbished. It is lovely inside with many features like wood carvings. The food was lovely-very good quality & homemade. There is a large outdoor area/beer garden.

The pub itself is very nice and the staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming. The beer was very good and soft drinks reasonably priced. The big let down was the food.... We had nacho starters at NINE pounds as a sharer. Was it nice? Yes.......

On a recent canal Boat trip we visited Market Drayton: On a pub crawl we came across this little gem! Its a great place on the Site of Jules Brewery. Cant wait to visit again. Great drinks, friendly & helpful staff

We visited the Red Lion in Market Drayton after parking up out cannel boat on the return leg of our journey. This Brewery and pub was a great find, we enjoyed some paddles of real ale and 5 great meals very much enjoyed by everyone....

Soooo missed this place 💜 team have been amazing. Always been the best burgers around & didn't disappoint today. Extended beer garden is also a welcome addition. Beer speaks for itself - so good to have a Green Monkey fresh from the tap 💜

Very friendly and helpful staff. Food and service excellent, all tables spaced well apart to conform with the current system.

We were a group of 5 visiting for Sunday lunch and were every impressed. We had 3 courses, all good but the roast was particularly good. Exceptional value. Service was just great, friendly and efficient. Good set up for Covid as well, with we’ll spaced tables and a simple one way system. Highly recommended.

We arrived at Market Drayton on a Monday evening. We were recommended this pub while having a drink in the Vaults. It is a very attractive and spacious building. The Covid safety measures were very good. The waitress was very friendly and the service was good. The food was very good and could not be faulted. We were surprised when paying the bill that Joules had continued the 50% off food during September. Highly recommended.

Very quaint local pub with a brewery attached! Very nice architecture as you enter from the rear car park with glass walls looking into the brewery. Very nice tapas menu and plenty of local ales. Nice atmosphere and COVID confident.

Wonderful pub in the town, close to the shops. Dog friendly and lovely staff. Meals cooked fresh with plenty of choice.

Wonderful service by the team, food was prompt despite our delay in deciding. Menu and specials board was so extensive it made choosing difficult but we were all delighted with the choices we made. Staff were courteous and responsive. A big thank you to the Red Lion for making our first venture out post lockdown so welcoming, relaxing and enjoyable. Look forward to returning soon.

Lovely afternoon spent here in the sunshine which turned into a good meal of steak and ale pie, pub very good with signage for one way system during COVID, will definitely visit again

Food was ok, not great. They used to serve home cut chips but this time they were frozen ones. The rest was rather bland. And no kids menus during EOTHO. So not really any cheaper.

My husband and I visited the pub, along with our dog, on a Sunday recently. Never been to Market Drayton before and decided to pop in for lunch. We were shown to a table in the dog-friendly part of the pub by a friendly waiter. We both ordered the roast turkey dinner and it was delicious! Proper roast turkey, roast and new potatoes, and 4 veg with gravy. My husband loved the sausagemeat stuffing too! No room for pudding as too full. Well organized for social-distancing. Friendly and helpful staff. Would visit again if in the area.

Popped in as a family of six meal was great. All covid protocols being followed and felt very safe.Nice friendly staff.

Visited with my husband & what a lovely meal we both had. The food was gorgeous. The staff were really polite & friendly & everything was in place regarding the new covid procedure.

Popped in with some friends, despite it being busy the staff were so helpful in accommodating us, it was refreshing to see the measures they have kindly put in place to help keep staff and customers safe, after a couple of nice cold beers me and my friend ordered the mac and cheese burger, it arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious.So often am I let down buy cheap tasteless burgers, but this one was far from that, beautifully juicy homemade patty topped with a oozy chunk of fried mac and cheese. Proper banging

Enjoyed a really delicious meal, catered for coeliacs (gluten free) really well. Covid was taken seriously but a good time and nice atmosphere wasn’t compromised. Would recomend and look forward to returning.

Huge thanks to the crew for making their reopening day feel just like going home. We've missed this place so much & I swear the beer is even better than it was in March. Limited menu which makes sense under the circumstances, but old faves there so no complaints. I've also missed the chips. Team did an amazing job social distancing & setting up a one way system & despite being quiet the atmosphere was good & the food & beer of the usual high standard. So good to be back!

Nice meal, reasonably priced good service, would go again no problem. Good varied menu so lots to choose from

Used to be good. Not so great now. Very small portions. Loads of complaints from other diners. Couldn’t even manage to poach an egg! Slow service. Small plates to make it look like there’s lots of food but not worth the money.

A great and characterful pub with excellent beers brewed in the adjacent brewery. Pleasant staff and good food. A particular feature is the Mouse Room with woodwork and panelling by Thompson, who carved mice into his woodwork. I think this originally came from a pub in Bradford.

Cold peas cold tea had better.the chicken £12 RIP off . Go to wetherspoons.not much better but cheaper.

Out of 3 visits food was poor twice so won’t rush back! On a positive note the older lady was very pleasant and helpful.

We had booked a table for the night. On arrival were shown to our table and Stacey who was looking after us explained the kitchen had just told her that due to a large party there was an hour wait on food. It didn't worry us We had a starter of garlic bread with cheese which was excellent. We had waited just over half hour from placing the order till the Main course arrived. The steak pie was really good and plentiful. This along with a couple of good pints of ale made a really good evening. Before we left Sacey gave us a brief history of the pub and brewery.

For a joules pub it was ok, but quite pricey for what we had. We would have been better going to spoons. This is not like the one in Nantwich the leopard, which is brilliant, this is just ok cooked food. The staff are very friendly.

Having visited on several occasions while visiting market Drayton I am never let down by the great pub food, local ale(brewed 20 meters away!) staff offer an extremely friendly atmosphere and has a great local pub feel with great characters. Highly recommended for all including families, dog walkers and locals to the town.

Have been here a couple of times for burgers, usually very good.This time, however, not so much. The burgers were totally undercooked (mine was VERY pink inside, my girlfriend's was RED). Took it back to the bar and asked for them to be cooked through, where the waitress kindly took it to the kitchen then to the manager, who sent them back to us telling us "they're supposed to be like that" so wouldn't re-cook them. Well they weren't like that when we've been before, and I've never heard of burgers that are supposed to be served RED. I gave the benefit of the doubt and ate mine (it tasted rubbish but I was quite hungry by that point); girlfriend wouldn't even try another bite. She made the right decision, of course, as she wasn't up half the night with an upset stomach.Will NOT be coming back.

Having arrived on a canel boat we found this gem of a pub and got there last minute but they still cooked for us the food was fantastic we had the home made pie and home made chips the staff were fabulous fully recommend this pub also as it’s own brewery

Stopped off here after a long walk and was impressed by the range of beer. What we tried was excellent as was the food and the service. Would certainly go again if passing.

Excellent beer from the adjacent brewery. The specials menu was "good old fashioned pub grub" at sensible prices (£7 for steak and kidney pie, chips, mushy peas and gravy) and it was nicely cooked and presented. Desserts were £5 or £6 and the cheesecake in particular was delicious. All the bar staff were friendly. The log burner was burning logs, and it was a cozy place for a meal and a nice warming pint. If only there were more pubs like this — and if only I lived close enough to sample the other Joule's beers.

The Red Lion is Joules Brewery Tap, the brewery being situated at the rear of the pub. As such it is, obviously, the flagship of the Joules estate, and deservedly so - it's an excellent pub all round; good food, great ales and a cracking pub atmosphere. There's an extensive, reasonably priced food menu featuring all the pub favourites plus a selection of more interesting items. I opted for what was an excellent Herb Crusted Hake Fillet (£14) which came with bacon wrapped green beans (an interesting and enjoyable combination), parmentier potatoes and a white wine & garlic sauce. Most agreeable, washed down with a pint of Pale Ale, brewed a few yards away. The original Red Lion remains fairly unaltered and has a traditional pub atmosphere whilst, like many Joules pubs, it has a more modern extension to the rear.

Another great visit, the food was exceptional. The choices are more than enough the food was delicious there were 5 of us and ewe all equally enjoyed the dishes we had. Georgina was the lovely young lady who served us and was friendly and funny and made sure we were happy.

We visited the Red Lion on our boating holiday and it was be our first introduction to the Joule’s brewery. Great beer and fantastic food. The staff were friendly and service prompt. The kids really enjoyed the burgers and the Steak & Slumbering Monk Pie was very tasty. Not enough potatoes with the Herb Crusted Hake Fillet otherwise it’d be five stars.

We ate in the Red Lion on a busy Friday night. The food I thought was average and I guess nice but nothing special. The service, atmosphere and the Real Ale more than made up for it. I would definitely go again and perhaps try a lunch time.

Nicely positioned near the town centre but not noisy, this brewery tap belongs to Joules’s and is a pleasant lunch venue with outside seating as well as interesting indoor spaces. The food is good and the staff work hard to look after you.

Myself and a friend visited for come dinner, I had the double burger and my friend a steak, both meals were spot on and extreamly well priced. Compliments to the chef and their team, keep up the good work guy 👌👍

As regular visitors to the Red Lion Pub in Drayton we thought we would pop in with a friend on her first visit to the area and enjoyed a fantastic Sunday lunch. The chef waited around specifically so that two of our party could enjoy the carvery. I had the gammon which I have to say, although small was really good.

Friendly and helpful service, good food and excellent beer at reasonable prices. The pub itself is interesting and has a quality fit out. Really enjoyed our evening here.

Went here with a couple of Market Drayton locals for a few pints after dinner and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Firstly, it is a cosy old-style pub with lots of charm and character. Then we settled in for a couple of rounds of the locally brewed Joules boutique ales - the brewery is right beside the pub. Just brilliant - and made for a great night out.

A friendly pub, with a good range of beers on, interesting and not overpriced food and lots of interesting nooks and crannys to sit in so you get some peace & quiet. Also dog friendly which was a real bonus for us.

We were recommended this pub/ restaurant by another couple we met on the canal , so we unfortunately had a good expectations as we have eaten in the surrounding area slot lately have have not been disappointed, Last nights meal was the first time we have had a disappointing meal ,

Here for a burger lunch with the grandkids. They enjoy their Appletiser while I drool over a pint of any one of Joules wonderful ales. My wife has Pure Blonde every time while I tried a seasonal beer. I think it was Muffin to Declare. It might not have been, but it was mild and sumptuous. It was truly delicious. Every plate of burgers was cleaned and it was a very successful lunch date. No complaints.

Local ales from its own Brewery next door. Supposedly the best pint in Market Drayton - we only drank here so we cannot be definitive, but is was very nice.

Called in for lunch and had a pleasant experience

Stopped here for a meal and beer. The meal was ok (good for the cost) and enjoyable. The beer was better!! The Monk beer was my favorite and worth a taste. Good visit and good lunch.

The food is consistently to a high standard. The menu isn’t extensive, they don’t really cater for food intolerances such as gluten free etc which can be a bit tricky if your a sufferer so may be best if you call ahead of your planned visit to see if they can accommodate your particular food intolerance.

Firstly, as a fan of real ale the beer here is excellent and it was a pity that the dining experience was not the same. We had an meal on Valentines Day and although we ate early in the evening two of the starters where unavailable so we just had the mains which were average and presented nicely. We had hoped to spend the rest of our evening at the pub sampling the ale but there were too many unsupervised children and the noise levels were not suited for a romantic evening!

Was dog friendly, now just about dog tolerant. Beer quite expensive, quite welcoming. Avoid certain times as young children with lax parents can ruin a peaceful pint. Limited disabled parking, interesting brewery

Went to this pub for the Sunday Carvery , and was not disappointed. The choice of three meats plus roasts , and ample veg made it a meal worth remembering. The Mouse Room is brilliant and great for kids to go looking to find said creatures carved in the woodwork surroundings...

Good food and service. Pub has it's own parking and brewery onsite. Coffee is very good and well priced. They have theme nights too

Being a Joules Brewery pub,it's incredibly dog friendly. We had a lovely welcome and could sit anywi in the extensive bar. There was a couple of menus available,the Sunday carvery and the main menu as well as a specials menu. It was a no trainer for me the carvery looked fantastic. I opted for the black pudding balls and salad. My husband had the smoked salmon starters and then the lemon chicken with turmeric rice. Both of which he said were delicious. My roast was amazing,had a choice of turkey and ham ( beef too),roast and new potatoes and 6 different veg with Yorkshire pudding. The meat portion was huge,just as well we had our dog with us! My husband had the plum tart for dessert,which he said was very nice. There are also dog treats to help yourself to. Our dog didn't appreciate them,as she was full of meat ! There is a huge array of beers,as this is the base for the brewery. We loved our meal here and we'll definitely be back.

I love The Red Lion, it has such character, and the food is good. I usually go for the car very on Sundays...lots of choice, generous servings and a home cooked feel. There are several nooks where you can eat, and the big dining area which is surrounded by oak panelling, has rustic wooden tables, all different, and a wood fire on cold days.the beer is locally brewed and very popular.

There are two good reasons to visit The Red Lion Joules Brewery Tap. First, the beer. Always in perfect condition and served by bar staff who know their stuff. Second, the food. Always satisfying, whether its a burger, fish & Chips or something more substantial.

Red Lion was an excellent choice when staying locally at an excellent Airbnb and meeting up with friends recently - good welcome, great food and excellent real ale. I have to recommend the Joules Blonde ale - superb. We’ll be back indeed. Thank you.

Recently visited a couple of friends in Market Drayton and popped into the Red Lion for a beer. Real Ale selection great and service with a smile. Food looked delicious, will have to come back and try some. If you are ever in Market Drayton, its well worth a visit!

I had the pleasure of visiting the Red Lion on Sunday during the Turkey Trot. I was expecting a bit of mayhem if i'm honest with 80 odd people running around as christmas elves, but the atmosphere, staff and beer were perfect. Really put my family in the Christmas spirit, we stayed longer than planned and enjoyed a delicious carvery. I'll be back very soon...

Always love to visit the Red Lion, staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble! The food is great and the beer is spot on as well. Lovely cosy atmosphere. Well worth a visit!!

Don’t normally write reviews but felt this deserved one! First of all, my friend and I were completely blanked at the bar when trying to order our food (the barman was too busy chatting to his friend, oblivious to the fact that anyone would like to order food and drinks). When we finally managed to be served by someone else, I was short changed by £4. Luckily I checked my change and mentioned that I had not received the correct amount back. We were told it would be half an hour wait for food, which ended up being an hour. Once the food arrived it was barely edible. Cold chips that were undercooked (to the point of still being hard inside for some of them). Beetroot and feta burger was also cold and did not contain feta. One of the staff came over to ask if our food was okay, but got distracted by talking to a friend in the pub before we could even give a response, then she walked away. Will not be returning!

Apologies for the late review but circumstances wouldn’t allow took part in the charity Joules pedal and pint cycled 27.5 miles and was told we would receive a free beverage on completion of the cycle ride. However after cycling for 3 hours in the heat I was disappointed to be told the only drink I could have was a pint of Joules beer - I don’t drink and when I explained that the woman behind the bar replied and said “ well that’s your problem “ I walked out and will never recommend this pub to anyone. I emailed head office and they were very apologetic however the attitude of the staff that day was appalling my friend who also doesn’t drink was also told the same thing about not being able to have a soft drink. I have worked in the pub industry and am aware there is a lot of profit in soft drinks so a simple gesture of offering a soft drink instead would not have broken the bank. Reading the other reviews there are lot mentioning the attitude of the bar staff. Sort yourselves out !!

It was really busy, and we thought we would be waiting ages, but no! The young lady Summer in her first week(we found out after our meal) kept smiling and talking to people, saying she would be there soon, and she was. We came out of the Red Lion very contented.

50th birthday meal for 4 people, 3 out of the 4 couldn't have the meal they wanted as they'd ran out. Waiter didn't bring the menu back over so had to decide there and then what else to have, picked another meal and that wasn't available either. The cauliflower 'burger' was a slice of raw cauliflower that had been shown the pan for about a minute and was awful. Our friends had to go and fetch their pies from the other room which were served in a cardboard box, gravy was extra £? Beer was very nice. All in all a bad experience and won't be returning.

Suggested by the owners of tern hill farm b and b, and glad I came. Camembert was stunning, the fish and chips sheer perfection and the beer beautiful. Staff lovely too.

A fellow in town recommended the Red Lion at the Joule's Brewery to us and we made it there for lunch today. What a glorious place it is! Loved the décor and atmosphere...the bar is beautiful! The menu has good choices and the Steak sandwich hit the spot...the side salad was fine but their chips are the best I've ever eaten! The ladies made us feel extremely welcome and comfortable...most attentive and that is a plus. Can recommend this pub to anyone now that we've thoroughly enjoyed their offerings. Note that they have a large car park at the back of the property which is very convenient.

Came her for dinner/lunch out had the fish and chips, was very nice honest home cooked food which I enjoy

Six of us ate at the Red Lion. From entering to leaving the whole experience was faultless. Lovely friendly staff and superb interior that was spotless. The food came out together and all piping hot and presented really well on the plates. Everyone commented on how nice their meal was. Full marks to the whole team at the Red Lion and I would definitely highly recommend.

Eaten here at lunchtime on many occasions. First visit in the evening. Food of a good standard mostly. Had to send food back in the past as it wasn't warm enough. Not a problem this time Desserts are pricey for the small portions, so give them a miss now. Drinks also a little expensive. Nice enough atmosphere though.