Red Lion Restaurant in Central Bedfordshire

We have been here many times before but our last visit was somewhat disappointing. The food took a long while to arrive and we found our waitress a little curt when we asked if we could have more custard. After spending £150 for 4 we thought it wasn't unreasonable to politely ask if my son could have a little more as the serving was very small. The waitress said that it was the portion size which came with the dessert but she would see if it would be possible. To be honest after waiting 45 minutes for our starter and a further 30 for our main course, we didn't think we were being demanding. We won't be rushing back again. Food was alright but overall pretty mediocre and would have appreciated being told there was a long wait time especially when in advance we had been told our table had to be vacated after two hours but we were still eating at that time because of the slow service.

Went for a drink with a few friends and was pretty disappointed. Service even at the bar is pretty slow and it wasn't even that busy. Sat at a table and took waitress some time to clear the glasses from a previous customer, actually had to ask twice. Then she forgot to clean the table. Other than that ok for a drink.

Nice place good food would recommend , they even have a open fire which is sometimes lite in the winter tables in the restaurant of the seating area near the fire

First time I have visited since last owners and have no issues with either the food or staff. There were 6 of us on the table and everyone enjoyed 3 courses. The decor is lovely, not in your face, the eating area was nice and clean. Hope to dine here in the very near future.

El Red Lion es maravilloso. Es nuestro pub y la acogida es siempre cálido (como el fuego en invierno), la comida es buena y completamente sin pretensiones, y la cerveza está siempre bien servido. Tienen una carta de vinos bastante buena para un pub local país. Incluso hacer comida para llevar, así que si te apetece un filete o chili con carne, una noche, pero no quieres cocinar. . . . ! No es lujoso, pero es totalmente genuina. . . .

Pleasant enough pub, lacking in imagination. What looks like a ping and ding menu must struggle to compete with the Swan at Salford, just down the road. Warm welcome, but only one beer offered on tap. Must be the price they have to pay to landlords Charles Wells.

had a great Ribeye steak meal at this pub my wife and mum whom had other meals all were good the beer was cold the service was fast, very pleased

Very extensive menu which raised alarm bells before we went, how can 1 small establishment do so many things well, the answer is they can't. I had the deep fried Brie which was ok, shop bought but you could tell the oil had been used quite a lot before, good job I'm not a vegetarian as I'm sure the oil had been used for meat. I had the veggie chilli which was a good sized portion, bit too spicy for me and no warning on the menu that it was that hot, could have done with some sour cream to help. 2 colleagues had the hunters chicken which didn't look very nice and apparently it wasn't. 1 lady only took 2 bites and left the rest, the other ate about a quarter and left the rest. When the plates were collected the gentleman said "oh didn't you like the meal" they both responded to say "no it wasn't very nice at all". No apology or to ask what the issue was. Restaurant wasn't busy, only 1 other table occupied. Whole place is a bit dated and could do with a refurb. My suggestion would be to slim down the menu and do a few things really well. Don't think I will be back.

Popped in here for lunch while waiting for my car repair nearby. Had a delicious tuna sandwich served on a bread board with a few leaves and coleslaw. Not the cheapest (£7.50 including a J2O) but fresh and tasty - and very handy for The Car Doctor!

Decided to stop over at this Hotel as it was our son & daughter in laws house warming on Saturday & did not want to drink & drive, hotel rooms tired & in need of refurbishment, but as for the breakfast this morning it was excellent & one oft best ever, cereal, toast, tea/coffee orange juice & full English cooked breakfast, would stay again for the food

queriamos comer uma tipica refeição inglesa de domingo!!!!! um assado, cordeiro!!!! pedimos , e surpresa!!!!! detestamos, meu prato um peito de frango cozido, com molho, um pudding (que parece um bolinho de chuva gigante e murcho!!!), o assado, uma carne, que na minha opinião era de segunda, cozida.....não gostei. O atendimento excelente, gentil. Bons vinhos. Lugar agradavel, no meio do nada.

Called in on the off chance of getting a table one Sunday. Was accommodated straight away although the restaurant was busy. Service was excellent and staff friendy and efficient.

We needed a quick dinner and having not eaten here for about 5 years thought we would try it. Great choice and friendly service so we will be going again just to see if this will be the one -- that 'local-friendly-not-too-expensive-but-great-value-when-you-don't-really-feel-like-cooking-place'!!

We had stayed at the Red Lion on many occasions over many years up until around 2005. Their food had always been first class, breakfasts and a terrific menu for dinner, so, whilst travelling back to Staffordshire from London and in need of a good meal .... It's only 5 minutes from Junction 13 of the M1 and a million times better than any motorway cafe!! As we walked into the bar I recognised the owners, Bob and Pauline Sapsford, but more to the point, they recognised us! Whilst the menu had changed, the classics and favourites were still there....we were in for a good meal! And so it proved. We started with crab cakes and garlic king prawns, still as delicious as I remembered, and followed these with chicken au poivre and Ribeye steak with torpedo prawns. But the menu is tantalising and when we stayed there from 1994 to 2005 we could have a different meal each night for four nights and every one was superb. Highly recommended....plus they have some great wines and ales on as well! This was so good, in fact, that we went back again 4 nights later along with three friends from America whom we were bringing back from London! And they were equally impressed!

the front of house staff give you a warm welcome and look after you, while the bar staff take your order while your table is being set for you.