Red Lion Weston in North Hertfordshire

And yes we socially distanced, but chatted to loads of people we haven’t seen for a some time. We sat outside, drank sensibly and the staff as usual were great. Everything well thought out for safety of staff and customers. Thank you Steve and staff.

No longer a pub/restaurant we booked the venue for our daughters UK wedding celebration Absolutely brilliant event. The facilities were just what was needed and this was made even better by the lovely people who ran the venue They literally couldnt do enough for us despite it being a long day for them. The right size rooms, a lovely bar and great outside area. And when we returned in the morning to take our decorations and lights down, we were greeted with them already taken down and ready for us to take away A fantastic venue made all the better by the amazing staff team Thank you

Our friends daughter and her newly wedded husband decided to hold an after-wedding party for family and friends at the Red Lion and hired the place for their exclusive use.As the weather played nice the large terrace was fully packed until late evening.Perfectly tapped beers and ales, great GTs, bubbly and whatever soft drinks were asked for, served by the friendly staff.A decent bar food buffet was laid out to provide a good base for the drinks and the dancing.Enough space even for a 5 piece life band to rock the party!Great location, great service team!

A really good place for a burger and a pint. Homemade food and really friendly service. They have a great selection of beers and the restaurant is nice and cosy.

We stopped here as the other village pub was full. I had a lovely light mezze and my partner had the roast. This was so well presented, with the meat on a wooden board and the gravy in its own little jug. The fresh veg was served in small ramekins which was delightful. The roasted carrots and parsnips were cooked to perfection. The only downside with the Red Lion is that it is not open all hours. It has peculiar opening times and doesn't serve food all the time which is a shame as we would defo make it a regular stop.

When we arrived at the Red Lion, we couldn’t tell if it was open or not as the front lacked indicators. After investigating further we found it was open and was serving Sunday lunch. Hoorah! The menu options were ultra minimal and the sharing concept for every course was unusual. I thought the prices were expensive. However, the food was a very good standard and the service was great. The place was nicely refurbished. Strikingly, the entire place was empty whilst we were there, so despite all that was good, something is amiss. I hope the owners identify what it is.

Comimos allí el domingo pasado. Hay un menú limitado pero era prefecto. y adecuado. Teníamos nuestro perro con nosotros, lo que estaba bien. Teníamos el pollo asado y los lados, había un montón de comida, ciertamente no escatiman. El servicio era agradable y encantador, especialmente dentro de los ajustes, parece encantador por dentro.

We went as a large family group for Sunday lunch. Sharing plates are a great idea, very sociable. Food was lovely and plentiful. The gammon was especially delicious. Nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommend.

Caminamos por Forster país a Weston para "ganar" un almuerzo de domingo. Como anterior visita (un viernes por la noche), la comida era excelente calidad, presentación y sabor. La carne estaba excepcionalmente bien preparado. Verduras Frescas, todo servido caliente. Estupendo ver la puerta de al lado, muy concurrido cricketers simplemente no entiendo por qué no es igualmente ocupados dada la calidad consistente en comida y a un precio razonable (12 libras o 2 / 3 platos por 18 libras/23 libras), buena decoración y chimeneas. Pub señal faltante (así parece cerrada? ) pero eso no cambia la calidad y sabor de la comida. Recomendado para experimentar sin excesivo gastro pub €€€.

Once again an excellent Sunday Roast served at the Red Lion. Well done Steve for a fantastic meal. Just as good as the last visit

Este pasado fin de semana alquilamos el Red Lion para nuestros amigos y familia para celebrar. Organizamos el evento DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS con gran preparación y asistencia médica de Steve en opciones de comida, champagne, vino y artesanías cervezas. La noche fue perfecta, el Chef James fue muy impresionante... bien hecho, y el servicio era atento y discreto.Sin duda lo recomiendo!!!

Nuestro B&B; PROPIETARIO nos avisó sobre el Red Lion, que resultó ser muy útil para mí como alguien que sufren de intolerancias alimentarias. Aunque el menú es limitado, el personal y el chef es extremadamente servicial y complaciente, dispuesto a adaptar cosas en el menú para satisfacer necesidades personales. No ser conscientes, sin embargo, que no están abiertos en lunes o martes noche.

The menu was very interesting and the food was remarkable. Definitely will be going back to try the other dishes.

Pero aquí en la carpa sábado fuera de la parte trasera... Me he comido un asado el domingo sólo almuerzo. El servicio es amable y eficiente. Es un lugar pequeño escondido que sin duda merece la pena una visita.

Booked The Red Lion for a family/friends afternoon tea.It cost £16 each.We have an afternoon tea club and have tried over 15 different venues some local and all ranging in price from Letchworth Hall

This old village stalwart has been revamped to cater for modern tastes whilst keeping the character and some of the feel of the old village pub. The outside seating area provides a nice place for a pre dinner drink and chat. We visited on a quiet weekday evening but nevertheless there was a nice atmosphere and the food was very good. Service friendly and very efficient so hopefully the place will do well if the locals can see the benefit of having a nice place on their doorstep!

We had a very pleasant evening, with good service, superb food and a very pleasant friendly atmosphere.

We are regular diners at The Red Lion and have always enjoyed fresh and tasty fare. However, last night we were treated to,what can only be described as, one of best we meals we have ever had! Chef excelled and the service was spot on.We highly recommend you dine at The Red Lion, you will not be disappointed.

6 of us tried the Red Lion for the first time and we were not disappointed. Very friendly staff, excellent food and a selection of very good local beers. It wasn't busy but the atmosphere was very friendly and we had a lovely evening - very good value for money. We will definitely return.

My husband and I booked a last minute table on a Friday night here and we were not disappointed! Firstly, where was everyone? The pub up the road was packed and we were apprehensive about going in! I'm SOOOOOO glad we did.The waitress was lovely, attentive and welcoming. She let me sample the real ale before making my decision.It was very relaxed, quiet but the food was beautiful.I had a cauliflower veloute with a blue cheese & chive scone to start followed by the haddock and chips. My goodness, they were just lovely. Two courses for £19 and three for £25, good value in my opinion!I'm so glad it was quiet and it must be a very well kept secret which is fine by me as we will definitely be back.Thanks for a great evening.

Visited this place three times and food was average at best and overpriced. Service wasn't great either, it was terribly slow. We will not try again.

We went for a meal for my nieces birthday and it was one of the nicest meals we have ever had, the service was excellent , the staff very friendly and the owner met us at the door on arrival. There were 8 of us and everything was superb , we live in Baldock and had never been there before , so close to home and outstanding . We will be going back very soon.A lovely evening , it's not often you go somewhere and the owner has got it right , cannot believe the quality of the food at a very reasonable price

James is such an imaginary chef. I had seared scallops and a delicious hake on a saffron risotto. Thanks Steve and the crew

Very friendly staff welcomed us to the restaurant at short notice. Beautifully presented dishes served promptly. Truly delicious and we will certainly visit again.

The food was well cooked and presented. The service was efficient and friendly. The dining area was quite cold and the owner said they couldn't use a fire because of a chimney fire. I think the 2inch gap under the front door didn't help.

Had dinner with friends from France, who were extremely impressed, not only by the quality of the cooking but also by the superb presentation of the dishes. Its not always easy to please the French with our English cuisine but, James, you sure did that!The service was quick and the beer and wines excellent.A big thank-you to everybody concerned.

Just moved into the village and we really do love eating here. Quality beer and a cracking cider, and the wife enjoys the wine. The food is of an excellent quality given the reasonable price for 3 courses. Steve and the staff are very nice and the chef is very enthusiastic. Give the Red Lion a go - you will love it. Not had a bad or average dish yet and we have had most on the menu :-) ENJOY!! You will easily spend the same money at restaurants outside of Weston and wont get the same quality of food.

An Ancient pub serving fine food and excellent beer. My fifth dining experience of new chef James Moody was another taste sensation. His delicate and expertly presented dishes are delicious. My starter of scallops followed by Cod tasted supurb. James has consistently provided first class dishes on all my visits. I hear his Sunday lunch is highly recommended and can't wait to enjoy this soon.

Second visit with the new chef and it was just as good as the first time. Small menu but all cooked to order and it's really, really good. If you are looking for a place to have an excellent dinner I suggest you come here.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary here last Friday, it was a last minute booking. They were so lovely and totally accommodated us.The menu changes daily and the starter I had which was salmon was abundant, they did not go cheap/mean and do a sliver, the haddock fishcake as my main was also plentiful that I didn't need to order sides or extra. Cannot remember what main my husband had but his ham hock starter was gorgeous.The whole experience from when we entered to the service we received was truly a nice touch. Have totally recommended it to friends.On another note, there were no kids, I have three of my own and on a night out I don't want to see anybody elses.

Great Friday night dinner. Great food, great atmosphere and excellent value. Crispy goats cheese and beetroot ketchup was outstanding and that fish cake was enormous and so tasty. Thank you Steve and new chef James.

Absolutely a fab meal, imaginary menu, nice surroundings. Definitely will come again, the chef had pulled out all the stops to make it prefect.

The food was ok eventually I had to send mine back to be reheated, but it was fine then. the beer and wine was ok. the facilities are clean and tidy. The pub is lacking in atmosphere all the character has been stripped out , you could be in any factory canteen.

Have been disappointed by Sunday Lunch at most local restaurants thought we would try the Red LionHad visited this old pub before it changed hands and most impressed by the revised décorLunch was first class, well cooked and interestingly presented, excellent value for £12.00We will return

Well done Steve the owner to giving the village an alternative eating and drinking establishment. fine dining available here. beautiful food. The owner is a true gentleman.

Staff really helpful arrived as they opened gentleman helped me with mum as her walking is unsteady held doors open sat us at a table mum only eats small portions so unfortunately didn't eat all her meal mine was fab will certainly go again shame it wasn't very busy

We were so pleased to find the Red Lion - having driven past we thought it looked inviting and decided to eat there on a Friday evening. Walking in, we were immediately impressed by the very stylish, modern rustic decor, and the open fire. Bar service was friendly and attentive, with a nice selection of wines and craft beers. A look at the menu told us this was something a little more special than the usual pub fare in the area, and when the food came out both of us were seriously impressed - quality, seasonal ingredients, well presented. My partner loved his hoisin duck spring roll starter, and a hefty steak, while I enjoyed deliciously light salmon fish cakes then a very colourful warm winter salad. We are not big dessert people usually, but we enjoyed a sweet course here, with a particular highlight being the trio of delicately flavoured icecreams. We will be back for the cheeseboard! Service was faultless throughout, even taking care to bring extras as I had misread the menu. With quality like this you expect to pay a premium, but we were pleasantly surprised by the final bill - this place is definitely competitive in the local area. Thoroughly recommended and we will be back!

I went with my wife and daughter to the Red Lion recently as a result of seeing it advertised in a local free magazine in Baldock, where our daughter lives. We hadn't been there before so we were very interested in seeing what it was like. Although we had booked a table, we didn't need to as the restaurant wasn't busy. It was a Wednesday evening so not really surprising. I suspect the atmosphere will be somewhat better at busier times such as Friday and Saturday evenings.What was surprising was how good the food and service was. The food was beautifully cooked and presented (as I've noted before, you don't need pile it high plates to have a good meal), as good as any we've had. Weston is a beautiful village and it is a real treat to go there and eat in this wonderful restaurant. The pub changed hands eight months ago and the new owner has changed the emphasis from a drinking pub with a small dining room to one that still caters for drinkers but has a much larger dining area. If the quality of the food and service continues to be this good, I can see that we will be back many times.

Friendly welcome, attentive service and excellent food. Been many times and will continue visiting. Lovely new outdoor seating area for our pre-drinks.

Dinner tonight: fabulous food, lovely, relaxed atmosphere, would highly recommend. Steve, the host, was charming and most welcoming, can't wait to come back!

Chose a quiet Sunday afternoon to visit the Red Lion, excited to see how the place had been transformed after it reopened last year. Unfortunately, it feels like it only opened yesterday, and the staff are still trying to find their feet.Upon arriving, the startled waitress took some prompting to set us a table and find some menus, and the slightly grumpy manager got us some drinks whilst we waited.The food was okay, not dazzling, and disappointing for the price. Pork Belly was nice, Roast Beef was nothing special. Considering there were only two other tables occupied when we arrived, service was slow and inattentive.I'm not sure what the new Red Lion is trying to be; part coffee shop, part restaurant, part pub? I may come back to try the afternoon tea or a beer outside, as I can see lighter bites and drinks being a more suitable visit, but would not return for lunch or dinner.

Came here last week for lunch. Had never heard of the red lion before but my sister found it online and it was a nice half way point for us to meet. The restaurant itself is small but lovely and clean with modern decor. They have two menus on at lunch time, a two or three course fixed price menu or the sandwiches and lighter bites. We both ate from the light lunch menu, I had the ceasar salad which was great and came with a whole chicken breast on top and my sister had the blue cheese & black pudding salad which she really enjoyed. For £10 each the portion sizes were very generous and the food quality excellent. We then shared an eton mess for dessert which also very good. Can't fault anything about the red lion, the food and service were both spot on and we're both looking forward to returning. The owner mentioned that he is redesigning the outside space and getting some new rattan furniture out there so hopefully it will be nice and sunny on our next visit and we can enjoy our meals outside.

Recently discovered the red lion in Weston and all I can say is wow!!! . First came in for dinner with my wife & in laws and have since been back for their afternoon tea. It is a small independently owned gastro pub and the owner and his team are very friendly and attentive and although the pub was quite quiet when we came for dinner the overall vibe seemed calm and relaxed. The menu variety is small however everything is cooked fresh to order and the chef was very accommodating on our first visit with my sister in law who is a very picky eater and a vegetarian to create a lovely vegetable linguine for her. The quality of the food is outstanding especially the pork belly which me and my wife both had and loved. We decided to come back the following weekend for afternoon tea and again all I can say is wow. Definitely one of the best cream teas I've ever had, the scones especially were phenomenal. Great value too as the portions were huge , we had to ask for half of it to be wrapped up to take home! Will be back soon!

We live in Hitchin and keep going back to this place. Steve and the girls have worked really hard to open this place last year and we keep supporting it because we think it's great.We dine out regularly with friends and the red lion is amongst the best in terms of quality alongside redcoats farmhouse and radcliffe arms.Don't expect just another average restaurant as this is fine dining but kept relaxed and the service is not overbearing. Nicole is always attentive but doesn't keep interrupting our evening with friends. It's all just perfect relaxed with quality food.The pigeon starter is a favourite of my husband and as I'm quite fussy their chef will always change bits around on my main meal for me.Wonderful. We will keep supporting you!

We have just visited the red lion. The staff were very unwelcoming! We had to wait 10 mins for our menus and they didn't even ask if our meal was nice and if everything was ok. There isn't much choice on the menu and half of the items were sold out .. Considering it was a Saturday night and it was almost empty. The food was nice, however you will probably leave still feeling hungry. There was no atmosphere ! We won't be going here again.

We entered the bar area and were awkwardly greeted by the manager, of whom we were unsure even worked at the pub. After being served drinks we were quickly moved to our table. Service was very poor throughout the meal. The two waitresses shy and not welcoming in the slightest, eventually offered us a menu. Be prepared as this is exceptionally limited, of which two items had already sold out (we arrived at 7pm!) No second round of drinks offered, unless you wanted to go to the bar yourself and get them. We were offered complimentary bread and olive oil due to the pork belly taking longer to cook than the chef anticipated. Food arrived and was average to say the least, considering the price. The overall atmosphere of the pub was cold and unwelcoming. At lot needs to change before we go back. Such a shame for a nice village pub.

Just been to the Red Lion in Weston. I really like the decor and the main courses we had were very good. BUT, as we were the only ones in there on a sunny Friday at 7:15pm, there was very little welcome from the staff. No one came to ask if our meals were OK and when we asked for some iced water it was dumped on our table without any acknowledgement that we were even there.We did wonder why the pub was empty when we arrived but decided to give it a try anyway. The venue is nice, the food is good, but they really need to interact with their customers and make them feel welcome. As a result of our experience this evening, I would rather try somewhere else.

We decided to have a meal out without the kids, and this pub was recommended to us. Our starters of Antipasti were "off the shelf" of any basic supermarket, bread was stale. Not a great start to a meal! The main was good, only the service was slow, considering the restaurant had only 3-4 tables occupied during the whole night. We decided to share the "highly praised" desert: sticky toffee pud - which was just dry, old, stale and unpleasant! Never again!

Restaurant looks stylish but had very little atmosphere, possibly because there were only three tables occupied when we arrived. We sat at the fireplace end and it seemed a bit dingy despite the high tech led lighting. It might be worth considering something to light up the fireplace when there isn't a fire litService was good and our questions about the dishes were answered without hesitation. I don't think the menu contained any of the dishes from the online example which suggests they are rotated regularly which is good but not so good if you don't fancy any of the 4 starters but did fancy the ones on the example menu. The black pudding under the pigeon was very good, the mussels were appreciated as well.The main courses were all cooked well and the ingredients seemed fine but the chicken looked very anaemic, possibly due to the led lighting, and 3 of us agreed that our meals (all different) were a bit lacking in taste. There were no condiments on the table. The main with chorizo was considered tasty thoughWhen it came to dessert we felt the choice was very limited. Sticky toffee pudding, ice cream scoops or something else that I have forgotten so we decided to finish and return home3 starters, 4 mains and a bottle of wine came to £114 which we thought didn't represent particularly good value hence the average rating

Had a lovely meal on Friday night. Can't fault the quality of the food or service. Sharing rib of beef die for and very reasonably priced wine list. The seafood was also very fresh and perfectly cooked.This place should be heaving!The sort of place every village wishes it had.

Went just as pub opened friendly staff belly pork was fab so was sticky toffee pud you will see me and mum again Found on trip advisor will be there again

Have eaten in The Red Lion Weston many times for lunch, dinner and breakfast and always have great food and friendly service, lovely village location with open fires when it's cold and a garden to sit in when the sun is shining. Lots of great wine and beer to choose from to compliment the food perfectly, children welcome. One of my favourite places to eat.

My first visit and I would go back. Our waitress, Harriet, couldn't do enough to please, I had the risotto which was delicious and really nicely presented, but I didn't want goat cheese and she provided a choice of three alternative cheeses, all with a smile, no hassle. My friend had the ham hock starter which was really succulent and again beautifully presented. The landlord recommended an excellent bottle of red which we were really happy with. We had a relaxed unhurried evening, didn't get around to deserts, but maybe next time !

Following a fairly hectic school holiday fortnight I was treated to a Sunday morning without the family...which occasionally is really needed!! So I decided to trot off and get the morning papers and enjoy breakfast and coffee at The Red Lion, and on the whole I wasn't disappointed...there was a good selection on offer, but I plumped for the full English and the service was speedy, faster than in previous visits for lunch. The coffee was excellent. I only have two little niggles; one - it was a bit pricey for a pub breakfast at £12 plus the coffee and two, I didn't like the classical music playing...but don't let that put you off!

We had a fantastic lunch here at the Red Lion yesterday. Thoroughly recommended and great value. Definitely going back.

The restaurant doesn't advertise so relies on local goodwill and word of mouth. Some excellent beers and imaginative menu. friendly and efficient waiting staff. Menu could have (v),(gf) for those with food intolerances but Chef was extremely accommodating.

A friend and I wandered up to the Red Lion in search of lunch last Saturday. We were given the usual friendly welcome by the hardworking team. We opted for the lunchtime Prix Fixe Menu. Our chosen starter was a very tasty Parma Ham, Black Pudding and Poached Egg combo, followed by a main course of sirloin steak with Chips. The steak requested Medium was cooked to perfection with just a faint run of pink through the middle to which the knife fell through. Dessert to finish was a simple Bread and Butter presented in a small iron pot with a side of Vanilla bean ice cream. My experience of this dessert in most restaurants has been fairly poor as quite often it is created with too much of an 'eggy' texture. However the dish here in my opinion is exceptional with large chunks of bread soaked in a lovely creamy base. The Red Lion regularly stocks a wide range of ever changing quality beers, the atmosphere is always very relaxed and welcoming, and the pub itself has been modernised very tastefully whilst retaining lots of original features. Steve the manager takes a lot of pride in the Red Lion and his team and is always around to chat and seek feedback. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

This pub has recently re-opened after being closed for some time. Now completely re-furbished with minimalist tabes and chairs, in the style of a French bistro, my friend and I visited for a Friday lunch. I have to say I do not recognise the comments of the previous reviewer and feel they could have justified them in more detail rather than generalising. My friend ate off the light lunch menu and had the salmon and prawn risotto which came as a good size plate of food which she said was delicious. It looked nice and moist too. I ate off the prix fixe menu and had the most wonderful tempura prawns to start, followed by steak and chips which was also excellent - the steak was cooked just how I like it. We were the only people in the pub which did make it very quiet - perhaps a little background music would make for a better atmosphere? I really wish them every success here and will definitely return.

We had a Sunday lunch at this pub and the food was excellent! The whole table of 8 had different dishes and all were superb. The gents had Adnams beers so were really pleased too. Service is good, place itself is decorated tastefully and there's plenty of parking at the rear. All in all, we will definitely be back!

Have had dinner here on several occasions now, and am looking forward to the next visit. The choice and quality of food is excellent, with good fresh ingredients. Service is good, personal and friendly.

This old village pub has recently been revamped and now is an extremely good gastropub. It also has the advantage of belonging to CAMRA and therefore has a great and ever-changing variety of beers, always served perfectly. The food is not cheap, but exceptionally well cooked and delightfully presented. The host, Steve Birch, is a charming and helpful young guy, who will help out in any way he can. This pub deserves recognition, as it is "the new kid on the block" and, as such needs all the publicity it can get.

It is always disappointing when a village pub closes, like the Red Lion in Weston, but I was pleased to discover that this one has been reprieved and has now reopened with a complete make-over and with a new enthusiastic team. I and five friends reserved a table for dinner without having any idea what was in store for us. In the past this pub could best be described as serving good 'pub grub' in faded 'brewers Tudor' style surroundings but what a transformation - the decoration has a modern twist sympathetic to this historic building with new comfortable furniture and it now has an up-to-date menu of well-cooked and presented dishes.We decided to go straight for 'mains' which ranged from a caramelised red onion and goats cheese flatbread pizza at £10 to a twice cooked roast pork belly, sauté baby veg and apple velouté at £18 with three of us having the smoked bacon loin with mushy peas, a fried duck egg and chips at £14 and one having the duck breast with sweet potato mash, braised red cabbage and redcurrant jus at £16 - all very tasty, looking appetising and made from good quality ingredients. Two found room for apple and pear crumble and one had a zesty lemon tart, all at £6; the other three had another drink!The manager was very welcoming and invited critical comment about food and service. The young ladies who served the food were friendly, efficient and attentive. On the whole we had no critical comments - one or two thought the prices were a pound or two high for the 'mains' and the one who had the pork belly craved for more veg so the three who had chips shared them with him - this caused us to give only 4 out of 5 for value. Also, the bar area is only adequate with a few stools for seating - another 4 out of 5. However, we can thoroughly recommend their efforts and hope others will give their support to ensure this attractive village retains its local pub.