Restaurant at The Red Lion Inn in South Hams

Called in for a reviving pint. Had a local beer called Legend which went down very well. Pub is quirky as it has a Post Office counter at one end of the bar. Steepish climb up from the river Dart but worthwhile.

Nice friendly pub with character, and full of local people who were as welcoming as the Landlord. OK it is at the top of the hill but worth the climb.

Had a fantastic night here at the Red Lion ,a wonderful meal and nothing was to much trouble, food was cooked to order by a French chef to very high standard, and the locals were very friendly which made the evening all the more enjoyable. Great night out. Don't believe some of the bad remarks previously made.

Love this place. It’s the heart of the village. Shop, post office and pub all rolled into one and run by friendly, hard working staff. The pub is full of character, dog friendly with amazing homemade food. The best mussels and scallops. Fabulous pie and mash. The dauphinois potatos and homemade chips are fantastic.

I think other reviewers have mixed this pub up with the ferry boat inn, which is far better. This establishment is run by two ladies. One in particular is extremely rude and should not be in the industry, let alone dittisham. You almost have to visit to believe how rude and dam right miserable people can be. On a previous visit they had a young man employee that was absolutely amazing, but he has since moved on. Unfortunately this is now solely in the hands off two grumpy ladies. I have unfortunately had to award it one star due to not being allowed to put zero. Poke your head around the door at your peril!!!

Popped in with friends after visiting the area. Never been in a pub like it. Pub come Post Office come Shop! We were served ok but only went in for drinks over lunchtime. Glad visited but would not go back.

Wanted a hot drink after a lovely long walk in a beautiful area...walked into the shabby bar to be ignored by the person behind the bar who was on a personal call and couldn't even acknowledge that we were there...we certainly felt like we were an inconvenience being there. Asked if we could sit outside but told that they were short staffed and the outside area was closed (we only wanted to take our drinks outside so not sure what difference it made that they were short staffed as we would have carried our drinks ourselves). Whole place was a mess with paperwork all over the bar and a shabby looking local shop on one side of the bar area. Definitely somewhere to be avoided.

During a walk with my heavily pregnant wife, we decided to pop into this pleasant looking restaurant for a rest and a bite to eat. As we entered the building an incredibly rude woman asked “what we wanted” without even the decency to say hello. I would strongly advise to give this place a miss as it appears they lack manners in hospitality. However, I would add the gentleman there is rather pleasant and is clearly putting the effort in to making up for the atrocious attitude of the lady serving.

If you want to ruin a pleasent holiday in Dittisham this is the place to do it. Booked the Red Lion for two nights as the only place that had space to accomodate us and our three dogs but got bad mouthed by the owners and staff as soon as they had taken our money, where reasonably pleasent untill then! Terrace shut even though it was August and covered in the owners dogs mess. Needless to say tried to book elsewhere immediately.

Have come and stayed in Dittisham for a couple of years now and the Red Lion is a very different pub as it’s part shop, post office etc like people have said. We have never had a bad meal here and it has been lovely and enjoyable and reasonably priced. The staff are friendly l, helpful and throw a bit of banter! Far from being rude like someone mentioned in a review so please ignore that as I for one can not see how that is true. I do agree it does need a tidy up as it’s looking tired hence why I gave 4 stars not 5 but don’t let this put you off. I would certainly eat there again and have drink.

We had breakfast here this morning , all quality fresh Ingredients and would definately return. Please visit when visiting Dittisham as it is so rare to Find such a community hub serving a post office shop B and B and restaurant which offers something to everybody.

Friendly staff with outdoor space to enjoy the sun. Could do with a bit of a clean and a bit of a make over.

Took the ferry boat from Dartmouth got to Dittisham walked up narrow roads and just came across the Red Lion had coffee pleasant and lovely lady behind bar church is lovely then decided to have lunch worth a visit should advertise more.

This place USED to be amazing. Cozy atmosphere, classy decor, great food. Now it's just a mess. Such a waste of a beautiful building in an incredible location.

Lovely pub in a great location friendly staff make for a very enjoyable place for a pint. They are only serving pizza at present & although they are excellent if you live or are staying locally it can become a little boring. Prices are expensive but your paying for the location.Overall well worth a visit

Rudest staff I have ever met. Booked a table for a large family reunion lunch. When we arrived and simply said we had booked a table, we were treated so appallingly rudely that we left immediately and the whole family had to find an alternative. What on earth was the matter with the staff member? Don't go there!

A healthy walk from the Harbour takes you away from the queues and crowded pubs to the village pub (also it appeared grocer, newsagent, chemist etc) Whilst not in its prime it serves its purpose and would lose charm if over smartened. Limited staff but they tried hard and the sandwiches were great and the beer choice fine for real ale and the rest - pleasant outside garden with fine views and a very reasonable bill

Could be absolutely stunning but unfortunately the whole place is in need of improvement and total redecorating.Beautiful views from the outside beer garden but totally spoilt by overgrown gardens, weeds, poor garden furniture and everywhere very unkept.£30 for 4 drinks which included £8 for two small bottles of Peroni what a rip off.Unless improved immensely will certainly be giving this establishment a miss next time.

We used to stay here many many years ago. A little run down as we remember, now a pub and general store.

Still remains my favourite place in Dittisham - great pub grub and - generally - friendly staff - but the quirkiness is not for everyone and it does need at least a coat of paint!1

Walked in and saw two Dalmatians shagging, also some strange pictures hung above the bar looks like prison mug shots

Went for lunch before a walk up and around Dittisham. It was first day of new stricter covid19 rules. We were welcomed but my hubby reminded tactfully he had to have his mask on from the off. Fantastic use of clear blinds to section off the tables in the bar but yet we felt the space was open, still able to chat to the lady behind the bar from our table. Really well done, as were all the measures. And the food and beer were v good too, amazingly fresh fish. A nice visit in these uncertain times.

We visited the Red Lion most evenings for drinks during our weeks stay in Dittisham. The beer garden at the back of the pub was perfect with a fantastic view of the River Dart and the fact that they are dog friendly. We decided to eat at the Red Lion on our last night. All five of us chose a different meal and they were all delivered together, hot and delicious. One of our group said the steak was the best they had tasted. Thank you and well done to the chef. Will definitely visit again when we return to Dittisham.

Amazing views, delicious reasonably priced food and friendly staff. They also do children's portions of all the food. A lovely evening

A lovely evening- we sat outside as a family and had a glass of wine- it was a delight! I would highly recommend.

Really nice pub, it’s part pub, part post office, part village shop, part hotel. They make the most of the space and the staff are really friendly. The beer is excellent and well kept. The view from the large terrace the rear is very good.

We came to swim the Dart 10km, three years in a row. We ate here on each visit, each evening so at least six meals. We live this pub. The food is amazing esp the seafood. The service is a delight, quirky and fun, but always spot on. Highly recommend The Red Lion. Worth a trip to Dittisham alone.

I like pubs, and have visited many different pubs over the years, but none quite like this.Is it a pub, a post office, shop, or restaurant?When we arrived on a Thursday lunchtime in September the place was initially empty, and oddly quiet. I had a cider, my partner a pot of tea. Gradually the place became lively with other customers to eat, drink, shop, and use the post office counter.There are good views from the garden at the rear, and I would call in again if in Dittisham.

Very friendly with good food and service We would recommend and we would happily go back there next time we are in the area A pleasant place for an evening out

Don't be put off by the fact this pub is also the post office and corner shop. The food here is exceptional. Special fish menu is extensive (I had had monkfish tails and another night scallops). Absolutely delicious. The dining room is maybe a little odd with the sofas and fish tanks. But the food is worth it.Beautiful terrace with views of the Dart.

We loved this pub. The bar man/waiter/shopkeeper was entertaining and welcoming. The food was good and appeared home cooked, we like food that tastes good and this was it. We both had the pie, full of flavour, one with creamy mash and the other with lovely chips, both with nice thick gravy. The shop had all the essentials and more and it was nice to see the locals coming and going. Our dog was more than welcome in the pub which is an added bonus.

The Red Lion is a little bit of everything, a bar, a grocery shop, restaurant and post office. We went in several times for milk etc. Then the last night we were in Dittisham had dinner there. The Bar man was so friendly and chatty it was lovely. The food was good standard fare. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend it

Really enjoyed our meal here, the food was home cooked and tasty. The bar man was very friendly and service was excellent.

The pub doubles up as a village shop, and is quite popular on warm evenings, with a quite extensive rear terrace including a mid sized gazebo, offering distant river views. The food menu is inevitably largely fish and shellfish based and pleasant enough without being "Wow"! Worth a visit if you are staying in Dittisham, but not really deserving of a special visit..

This village pub is also a cafe and post office and the village shop and an inn! Having had a light lunch here after a walk, we decided to try out the place for dinner and we were not dissaponted. Not only is there a friendly crowd but the food was freshly cooked and lovely !

All I did was ask if they were serving food........we thought we might be too early. The response was “Jesus Christ, (long impatient sigh) yes we do . Followed by a menu literally shoved down the bar. We walked straight out - obviously a bad day or end of season. But not a good way to make customers feel welcome.

Cosy pub/Post Office/village stores serving good food. Staff very welcoming. This pub has excellent views over the River Dart.Recommended.

This is the second year I have visited this pub. The food is ok and the view from the veranda is nice but it is shabby. Part of the veranda was cordoned off and this was in need of repair last year too! The two women behind the bar are not welcoming. It's saving grace is the barman who is amusing and works hard. We had a bottle of wine with our dinner, but were told there were only 3 available wine glasses....the fourth one arrived 5 minutes later and was warm! We were the only table in the pub!

Ate here whilst moored in our yacht on the river below. Beautiful location; especially the beer garden, which has views over the village and the River Dart. The food was utterly excellent, as was the beer. We had forgotten to feed our dog before heading out, and they even, on hearing this, brought him out a bowl of dog food! Really nice people and an undiscovered gem of a pub.

Unfriendly, dreadful food, overpriced. With few pubs in the area, they obviously feel they don't have to make an effort.

L'accueil, le calme de Brigitte, sa délicieuse cuisine, la vue, et ses amis du pub. Fabuleux Merci beaucoup

This pub is also the village shop and Post Office. And serves good at breakfast, lunch and dinner times. Very friendly local Inn. I imagine their regular menu relies on frozen foods, but their specials board has home-cooked fish, meat and vegetarian choices. Superb!

Popped in for coffee in this lovely village where we had stayed a few years ago and had very fond memories, luckily the rest of Dittisham still holds the magic but not this pub, the very unwelcoming and unfriendly bar person was so sarcastic when I asked if we could order a coffee that in hindsight I wish I had left, his remark to me was: "well do you want me to press a button and see what comes out", and he wasn't being funny. Never will we set foot in there again, but hey who needs to when you have a fantastic pub and cafe down by the river. Shame on you Red Lion Staff if you don't like your job don't take it out on your customers.

I loved my salmon and vegetables for dinner. The atmosphere is cosy and village-y. Very friendly and cheerful bartender.

Llegamos a la hora del almuerzo y apareció Dittisham este pub local para ver si podíamos comer más tarde, cuando el resto de la familia llegó. Nos dijeron que lo servían hasta las 9. . 9. 30. Llegamos allí para 8. 50. Obviamente muy incómodo como el "chef" como describió ella misma no había sido informado y era debido al fin. Nuestra comida fue servida 30 minutos más tarde. . Microondas salvó el día. Sólo puedo decir no comer aquí. . Estábamos cansados y muy hambrientos, así que hicimos. Mal error.

Nos alojamos tres noches y comimos todas nuestras comidas aquí. El desayuno era muy bueno y nada era demasiado problema. Las ofertas de la noche eran sabrosas y a un precio razonable, la carne es un deber. La cerveza local es muy bueno.

For two days in a row, I especially enjoyed the good English breakfast of bacon and bangers. The restaurant has a breath-taking view of the River Dart.

Nos hemos alojado en Greenway durante unos cuantos años, pero siempre hacer una línea para este pub. Tiene todo lo que puedas imaginar. Hemos hecho nuestras compras allí antes de la cena tomando un café y pasteles. Prueba si estás en la zona.

Llamado después de un largo viaje y se sentía como llegaban al cruce extraño entre algunos entre una comedia y una película de terror. La comida era terrible, especialmente el pescado - fue muy malos.

This pub has a bit of everything - bar, shop, restaurant, take away & post office. Very useful for topping up on essentials as has a very well stocked shop for its size. Good beer selection and sensibly priced. Down side is it needs a good tidy up, particularly outside on the patio area. Had a take away one evening and it was OK for the price. Owners a little quirky.

Called in to the red lion to check out the menu and maybe take a copy back to our Holiday cottage but it was mailed to the wall. Looked around and the pub was very quirky to say the least it was also a sho a post office and very cluttered anyway i couldn't remember everything on the menu so called my friends in so they could look at the menu. We decided to stay for a drink and book a table for the evening. So we returned at seven and started to notice how bizarre the place was the dining room was like someone's living room with a shop in the corners there were large pictures of all the locals and the barman was singing along 1940s music by this time we were getting to worry about the meals but we ordered anyway when the food came out relatively quickly we were all gobsmaked it was some of the best we've had and wasn't expensive

We found the food at the Red Lion excellent - especially the fish and chips! The pub also has a wonderfully warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Fabulous quirky pub...it is what it is! We all had steaks which were delicious...one of the best meals i've eaten! Lovely friendly staff

Okay so you have to give this place a chance. When we first walked in we almost walked straight back out. It's half shop half pub. It's totally bizarre! We couldn't book in anywhere else so we had no choice and we said "if it's no good we will have to complain" well we were greatly surprised the food was incredible, from presentation to taste. We couldn't fault it at all. You have to be a bit patient with staff but it's well worth it. Really down to earth people running the place. 8/10 (8 only because it's a bit crowded with randomness and cleanliness of tables wasn't brilliant, we had to ask for a cloth) worth a try for a crazy experience

This pub also doubles as the village shop and post office and shop is open from 8.30 am and continues during pub opening hours. We visited most evenings for a drink while staying nearby and ate on two occasions. The food was variable with the sea bass special being tiny and even with potatoes and salad more of a starter than main course size. My husband's sausages and mash were much more generous. The second time I had bean chilli and rice which was very tasty but I suspect not made but only reheated in the kitchen. The Red Lion was a pleasant and friendly pub and long may it continue.

Came across this Pub when out wandering and went in for a Cup of Coffee. Lovely place, nice bar area, great garden and Deck outside with a nice view of the Estuary Inlet. Got a kind of integral Shop so this place is very handy for Campers/Travellers wanting Food , Drink or just Supplies. Coffee was some of the best I've tasted. Prices were good too.

Spotlessly clean and spacious en suite quiet room. Coffee, tea and biscuits on hand. Great shower and personal soaps, etc. Linen changed every dayDefinitely return again

We walked up the hill to see the village and found the pub away from the harbour where most people stop.Friendly pub and good snack lunch at half the cost of the other two places to eat

Really interesting pub. Has post office and shop all in pub. Local Beers lovely. People and landlord very helpful and friendly. Wasn't expecting the great food we had here, French landlady obviously cooks food. Fresh sea food lovely. Specials menu great too. Definitely go again. Dog friendly and Chester even got a chewy for being so good!

Freezer food is the only choice and the response when we asked 'what's the difference between...' A couple of their chicken choices which sounded very similar was 'whatever we've got'! When asked what soup was on offer the response sounded very similar to a famous brand beginning which H! Locals warned us off eating here however it was the only option when arriving late on a Thursday.

A large group of yachties descended on The Red Lion this weekend for a group meal. The location is great but the parking is very limited so if you go, go by boat and be prepared for a steep uphill walk. It is a good idea to book as it is not a large Inn.

We visited the red lion last Saturday and ordered a sandwich and white bait. After 40 minutes I enquired after our food. The white bait arrived shortly afterwards. It wasn't our whitebait but belonged to a large group of people who had just arrived and ordered food. My partner finished his food and I was still waiting. As the large group began to get their food , having waited no time, I told the owner of my problem. No food after almost an hour. In stead of apologizing and offering a free drink she became aggressive.Never again

This place is definitely worth a visit! It houses a pub, shop and Post Office. It doesn't look much but the locals are all there. When you first arrive you may have to wait a bit and the hosts may not smile a great deal but persevere. The beer appears from another room (weird) and the pub menu looks awful until you find the specials board well away from where you sit. The food was really good! Long wait but just make sure you are not in a hurry. Talk to the locals - their pictures are all above the bar so you will recognise them.Apparently they also have belly dance lessons there (not when we were there, unfortunately!)

Excellent service, faultless food and even entertainment for the kids! A proper local pub! I visited for a meal with my family and my sister and her two nieces and despite already being a large group we were treated very well with the kids being fed earlier.

Another fabulous visit to Dittisham stayed at Red Lion the Pub with a difference.With a heavy French influence, great cuisine and very comfortable accommodation. Can't recommend it enough, inbetween a French Tobac and English Pub. Great atmosphere, lovely proprietors, beautiful views overlooking River Dart.Thoroughly recommended :-)

"The red lion" ist ein besonderer Pub. Er ist gleichzeitig auch post office und Gemischtwarenladen, alles unter einem Dach. Das hat den unschätzbaren Vorteil, dass man zu jeder Tageszeit nebenbei einkaufen kann und Briefmarken für die Ansichtskarten bekommt. Die Einrichtung ist bunt zusammengewürfelt und etwas improvisiert - wir fanden das sehr sympathisch. Ebenfalls ungewöhnlich fanden wir die Tatsache, dass Stammgäste nicht vor, sondern hinter der Theke standen und sich und andere Gäste (also uns) bedienten.Besonders hervorzuheben ist aber das Essen. Die Köchin ist gebürtige Französin und bereitet auch Speisen zu, die wir sonst in nicht England gefunden haben: Kalbsschnitzel mit Ratatouille und Kartoffelgratin oder ebenfalls sehr leckere Hackfleischbällchen. Zum Nachtisch gab es eine wunderbare Zitronentarte (oder war das lemon pie?). Die typische englische Küche ist natürlich ebenfalls im Angebot.Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und an allen drei Tagen, die wir in Dittisham verbracht haben, hier gegessen.

Had a long walk and was pegging out for a pint! Went to the red lion at dittisham and what a joke! We sat down with our drinks to find mountain after mountains of dog muck all over the terrace and in the gardens! Absolutely disgusting!Just what you want when its bowling hot with the sun and all you can smell is poo with blue bottles the size of bats!! Complete Put off! Making me feel sick writing this review! I would not recommend this pub to anyone! Not even my worse enemy!This pub / postbox / dog house needs to be shut down for health and safety reasons! I will not be going again! EVER!

An interesting experience. Very welcoming staff. Good fresh starter of sea food medley. Mains were sadly served not hot. Served in an unusual lay out and combination.

We were holidaying in Dittisham 27/9 to 4/10 and on the last night went to the Red Lion Inn for a fish and chip supper. These events are monthly and you definately have to book as they are very popular. The pub was full and mainly local people but what an atmosphere and very welcoming. The supper was great and so was the home made entertainment. Well done Red Lion and thanks to all who made us so welcome.

Had an enjoyable lunch at the end of a scenic walk in the beautiful Dart Valley.Give this pub a try for a change instead of the Ferry Boat Inn(which is also great) and enjoy a meal and a drink on the decking which has fantastic views across the river Dart and beyond to Torbay.Good value food is complimented by a very warm welcome and an interesting and quirky multi functional amenity.

We took the ferry up from Dartmouth to Dittisham and walked up the hill, wondering if it would be worth the effort - it was. This is a quirky place, with views up the Dart estuary, a friendly welcome and good food. We enjoyed a pasty each, and shared chips, fresh and tasty and the pasties were well filled. You're not sure what you are walking into. Is it a Post Office? Yes. A shop? Yes. A pub? Yes. A café? Yes. More? Yes. Would we come again, or suggest it to friends? Most certainly.

Fabulous little find on the banks of the River Dart. It is tiny inside but very welcoming...give yourself an extra 10-15 minutes to read some of the posters etc, they are hilarious. Traditional ales and home made food. :-)

What a wonderful walk from the harbour, up the hill, to the Red Lion. The combination of very friendly staff, a very quirky layout of pub, post office, shop and Resturant make you feel that you in a friends house rather than a business premises. The outside deck has wonderful views of the river Dart and compliment the lovely food served by a cracking staff. Highly recommended.

Our meals were standard pub grub. Staff were friendly. But the whole bar was tired and cluttered..sadly I was very put off by loads of dead flies on the window seals.

Also the shop and Post office. Good basic food and good beer. Good staff and atmosphere. Good beer garden at rear.

Very different, the bar includes the local shop & post office!The food was tasty and was served in a room with river views.The staff were A1

Warm and welcoming in every way. We enjoyed the meal so much on our first visit, that we returned the second night of a long weekend staying in the village. We were not disappointed, the menu was varied with some excellent 'specials' that were tasty, hot and well presented. We ate in the bar which was busy with a good atmosphere. The meals were well priced and we will look forward to going back the next time we are fortunate enough to visit this lovely village.

Is it a pub or a restaurant or a shop or a post office? Could suceed in all four if the owner really cared. We were simply an inconvenience to her. Not even worthy of a smile or eye contact. Beer was okay as was food. And we bought a paper, postcards and stamps, so job done. But I wish the experience had been more pleasurable.

We visited the Red Lion today for the first time and thoroughly the hospitality offered whether it be from behind the bar, in the shop or in the Post Office section.....what lovely staff. Next time we intend to try the food and if any of what we saw is a guide as to what we might be served then we'll be back there sooner rather than later. And what a deck to enjoy a panoramic view over the countryside and the River Dart below.

We landed from London, to find a shop and post office in a pub?!Very friendly, quaint and totally unique.The German umpah music was a strange choice for a country pub, but somehow it fitted. Never tried the food, but intend to.

As It was a nice day we decided to have a run out and lunch..we came across the Red Lion at Dittisham and we are so pleased we did..what a nice little country pub this is..The local patrons are very nice and friendly and Steve the manager [?] is a really nice man..we had sea bass which was delicious..very nicely presented..and freshly cooked...the view from the beer garden is lovely it looks right out over the river dart..all in all a very nice meal in a nice little pub..the only thing to have a teeny moan about is the garden furniture it has seen better days..we will be going back

The service was great - and so friendly.The meals were great.The ambience of the dining room excellent.

Friendliy pub with dining area. Good choice of food at reasonable prices.

I ate here a few evenings whilst staying in Dittisham over Easter and I don't understand the first review (maybe they were having an off day??) The food was very good for the price and the quality was also apparent in the meat and fish served- We didn't have one bad meal between us and If I'm every around the Dittisham area I shall eat here again. When we first entered the pub we were unsure weather to eat here as it was dated to be polite but I'm glad we did stay and eat as overall the food was much better than The Ferry Boat Inn. The staff were friendly and helpful especially the main waiter who served us each night- he was very funny. Overall I would definitely recommend eating here.

Lovely local pub full of locals! Great food at very reasonable prices. It's also the village shop and post office - open all hours! Don't miss this place!

Worst meal experience I have had in years. Poor food, no service, no atmostphere.