The Lion, Hotel and Restaurant in Torfaen

Fabulous Sunday roast, value for money. Service was great

Stopped for food on a grey day in the Brecon Beacons.

Stayed here for a night away with a meal already booked locally. Met by Mark with a friendly, welcoming introduction. Our room on the 2nd floor was very clean and well appointed. A well stocked free house bar was a relaxed pleasure for the afternoon before taking up the offer of a sauner and shower in the downstairs therapy suite, also offering massage and steamroom if so desired. Following a peaceful and very comfortable nights sleep, A very tasty and ample full Welsh breakfast topped off a lovely stay.

Popped in here last Sunday for lunch....overall a really good satisfying experience.... it seems a good mid range pub restaurant attached to a hotel/guest house....with a kind of salmon pink facade perhaps!....bar has an understated country type feel....it is clean comfortable and seemingly well maintained....ample room for dining in the bar whilst also feeling somehow cosy....service was good....polite and friendly....the young waitress with dark hair and spectacles especially seemed kind and helpful....I ordered the Sunday lunch with chicken and Yorkshire pudding....the meal itself was certainly well presented on a trencher style plate with an accompanying bowl for some of the vegetables.... certainly I have to compliment on the portions....really generous and very satisfying and filling....a good selection of vegetables including roast and boiled potatoes roast carrot and parsnip....the cauliflower cheese was excellent with a little added pepper....the chicken was a good portion also....moist tender and not over cooked....to follow I had the raspberry cheesecake with pouring cream....this was really tasty and certainly refreshing to the palate....a really good meal and also excellent value....certainly restaurant quality in my humble opinion!.... all washed down with diet pepsi of course!.... several other options for Sunday lunch are also available on the menu....with choices of different meats....in summary a fine satisfying experience.... I'm glad I had only breakfasted lightly that morning....otherwise I might not have been able to finish!

Lovely place with good and friendly service. Nice selection of local beers. Sunday roast was awesome. Very tasty, good portion sizes. Really good value. We would definetly come again. Very happy.

Visited to try the new menu. Did not disappoint. Stunning food, so tasty. Great atmosphere & friendly staff. Great service. Thank you

Ordered food, starters were lovely- prawns and chicken. When it come to the mains, mushroom stroganoff was bland and flavourless, steak was chewie and some of the chips were still raw. Nobody checked on our table? Despite it being quiet and when collecting dishes and told of issues just commented she would let the chef know. No apologies considering the amount of money spent dining.

Consistently excellent food. The sweet potato, asparagus & mushroom lasagne is simply delicious! My partner said the burger was "the best he'd ever had", this is a bold statement as he's a fan of a good burger. We come here regularly, it's a pretty drive and nice village to visit. Also had post wedding meal there recently and they were very very sweet.

I never stayed there but have to give immense credit to them for agreeing to make a £90 donation to a military charity from my non-refundable accommodation fee when I could not stay there. They did not have to do this and myself and the charity are immensely grateful. Thank you 🙏

Place has been redecorated looks really good. Well worth a visit and a great place to stay

What a absolute hidden gem this place is, stayed here for 3 nights whilst working away, first impressions were hmm here we go, but how wrong I was, the inside is very well presented and the staff are very friendly, the rooms were very spacious and exceptionally clean, the bathroom has a hand held shower over a tub big enough to do lengths in,very relaxing indeed, tv had good choice of popular streaming sites which also was nice...the bar had a good selection of beers ales and cider...now the food..OMG ,I have never been served burgers so huge before in any of the hotels I've stayed in, when I say huge I mean huge and so so good,the pics don't do them justice...the cod and chips were also excellent...but there is more..downstairs there is a health suit which comes in with the price of the stay,it has a sauna,steam room and heated loungers to relax on after coming out of your chosen room...just wow....I very much hope I get to stay here again...EXCELLENT 😀

Not autism friendly, cannot alter sides or meals. Ordered one dessert and got an entirely different one ..it had nuts in. Luckily the person eating it isn't allergic. What a disaster that would be. Good food, bad service. We had 2 waiters (I assume 1st one went home), second one really good. Really nice.

The cleanliness of my room was terrible. I do a lot of travel with business and I have not stayed in anything quite so bad for years. Yes, the bedding was clean and I think the towels were too but it was clear that the carpet hadn’t been vacuumed for a long time and there was heavy grime and dust on the skirting boards. There were stains under the glass on the bedside table where people had spilled drinks. By far the worst was the bathroom. There was something crusty on the toilet lid so I used hand soap and toilet paper to clean it down before I could use it. The shower was something else. I don’t think it has ever been cleaned. Thick black mould everywhere and black mould on the nozzles of the shower head. I felt cleaner before getting into the shower and felt very itchy afterwards! It’s such a shame because the staff were so friendly and the bar/restaurant area was set up nicely. It just needs a good scrub.

Charming old-style hotel, with good modern functionality.Room was as advertised. Heating system in the room took some getting used to, and there was no heating in the bathroom which remained disconcertingly cold all night. Bathroom also had an automatic light which isnt ideal if you get up to go for a pee in the night and dont want to be jolted awake! The TV in the room was a bit meh but I dont watch a lot of TV anyway so not bothered - some will be. The room could have done with a proper desk chair, but there is a small occasional chair. Noting oncer again that despite all the IT achievements over the last 25 years and the advent of AI, Google still can't cope with somewhere being both accommodation and restaurant. The food at the Lion was excellent - really excellent - and a real cut above what you get in *most* pubs and I would highly highly recommend eating here. Some of the best food I've had in a while (I ate at AO by Daniel Rogan a week later and still enjoyed the meal at the Lion more, even if Rogan's technical quality was amazing.) Small car park behind the hotel. Staff were great. Only downside was that the wifi was dire, really virtually zero.

Lovely central pub with great choice of food & drinks. Haven't stayed in the rooms but heard they are just as great as the rest of the place. Steak Baguette Fish Baguette Pork Jack Daniels Burger Banoffee Cheesecake All was absolutely beautiful, pre ordered as a large group. All the food came out at the same time piping hot. Real Gem & very reasonable prices 👌

Lovely warm atmosphere, greeted with a smile. All the staff are lovely. Food is outstanding, so tasty and rich. Top class service

Tried the new menu, and none of us were disappointed. Absolutely delicious and flavoursome. 2 of us had the chicken with roasted vegetable in a madeira and mushroom sauce. One had pork and another steak. We all agreed our meals were great, well presented and good portions. Staff were efficient and friendly. Often pop in for lunch, usually have the ham and cheese toasted ciabatta. Can add a side of fries for £1 - scrummy. oh! and ham is cooked fresh in the morning and not out of a packet. Definitely recommend.

We had a meal for 4 people in the Lion and once again we were impressed with the food and service. The management and staff work very hard to please

I would stay here again because of the location and free parking .We had no problem with noise. Cleanliness was average. Miniature TV high on the wall. However the breakfast was very bad. No choice of brown or white bread. Toast on a plate burnt one side soggy the other. Week tea and only given one bag each. Tomato was rotten. Ran out of orange juice. And no marmalade offered.

One of the best burgers I've ever had. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

Excellent food, well presented and attentive but unfussy service, accompanied by class local ales and with a warm and friendly welcome.

This restaurant has some very good reviews but 6 of us went for Sunday lunch and we've had far better. Found the portion sizes quite disappointing. Noone asked if we would like any more veg or gravy. Not enough roasties. Chicken and beef was deicious but the lamb was quite fatty. Desserts were meagre and some of us were still quite hungry on leaving. Next time it'll be the Nantyffin Cider Mill

We absolutely love this restaurant- we visit at any opportunity- catch up with friends, family birthdays, Christmas get together. The menu changes with the seasons and a lot of the food is sourced locally. Friendly, tasty and just a lovely hidden gem.

Had a great meal here last evening. We were celebrating our Son’s girlfriend’s birthday and all the family were there 12 of us in all. The food was excellent and the Staff were very friendly and attentive. All in all a very good value for money meal. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Can’t fault this place will definitely return.

Haven't been here before just popped in today on the off chance. Glad we did as our meals were lovely. Good portions and good prices. The only thing I thought was strange if you had a burger you had to pay for chips as a side??. Will go here again and would recommend it.

Looking for somewhere to sit and have a bit of lunch out of the rain in blaenavon. TBH there weren’t a lot of other options, but the menu outside looked inviting. The pub was quiet, comfortable and unpretentious, but the food was just great, prepared with thought, love and inventiveness. And most of us only had dirty fries! Wished we’d found it earlier, we’d have come every day we were in the area and made our way through the menu. Great vegan menu also.

Whilst I’m from the area I’d never been here before . Went with parents and pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food . All locally sourced fresh ingredients- couldn’t detect a frozen item anywhere . Delicious vegetable croquettes abs goats cheese starters , lovely tuna Nicoise although my tuna was a bit overdone for my liking but the pasta and pork dishes were exceptional . Service attentive and responsive . Would Definitely recommend

Fantastic Father’s Day meal. We arrived as a table for 10 for a meal, the staff were incredible friendly and helpful. Beautiful and lovely selection of alcoholic drinks including my favourite Henry Weston, definitely will return, Sunday dinner, meat cooked to perfection.

I was meeting up with a former work colleague and we chose the Lion for it’s convenience , ambiance and the good food . The football was on the TV but the volume was low so it didn’t interfere with our conversation . The bar staff were friendly which is always a good sign . We’d booked a table in the lounge are rather the restaurant because we wanted something less formal . I can honestly say we both thoroughly enjoyed our evening .

We went for Sunday dinner yesterday and the food was lovely. I only have one small criticism and that is that there were not enough vegetables on my plate! I ordered a vegan roast dinner and my partner, who is a carnivor, had more variety of vegetables than I did! I had the nut roast which was lovely, but there was a lot of it which i think could be scaled down and more room on the plate for things like carrots and cauliflower We did have a laugh about it, like how can a vegan meal have less vegatables than a carnivorous meal?! Obviously if we eat there again I will ensure I ask for a bit more colour on my plate :) We love the pub and visit often, the staff are always welcoming and friendly and there's a great atmosphere there.

Having not written a review for some time I literally felt compelled to share my experience from last night. Dining at the lion hotel and restaurant was first class. Upon arrival the establishment was very busy with a large party of approx 40. The staff were very busy but we were met with a friendly greeting and shown to our table. Our party consisting of my wife and 2 young children were seated away from the large party in a quiet section of the restaurant without prompt - this was appreciated. The restaurant has a lovely feel and is exceptionally clean and cosy. The lighting was low (I sometimes prefer it a little brighter as the low light makes me want to curl up and sleep 😂) Within minutes we were met by the manager Marc to take our drinks order and drop off the menus. We ordered 2 children’s meals with starters and 2 main meals with starters and drinks. The drinks arrived to our table within a few minutes. Without breaking down every meal - it was all amazing. The kids demolished theirs and the highlight for me was the Sticky Asian slow braised beef rib. I’m a passionate foodie and especially a BBQ meat connoisseur. I can honestly say that the braised beef was the best I’ve tasted and at £16 it was great value due to the fact that there was enough for 2 people. I scoffed the lot regardless. Our order was as follows: King prawn tacos Pomegranate marinated chicken skewer Garlic bread x2 Children’s margarita pizza and chunky chips Gourmet Cheeseburger and fries Gourmet brisket burger and dirty hunter fries Sticky Asian slow braised beef and dirty brisket fries Vanilla ice cream x2 Blueberry profiteroles In summary I can’t say enough, the plates were hot, food was fresh, service was friendly and prompt and the quality of the food was incredible. Worth every penny

Went to the lion for a Sunday dinner wow amazing.. Lovely friendly staff and the meals was very nice

We had been to the Lion a few times before COVID for charity quizzes and so forth but with a landmark anniversary to celebrate we wanted somewhere local as well as quality. The Lion did not disappoint. The menu had looked good but if anything they are under selling it. The dining are is well presented and the staff are efficient but not intrusive and then there is the food...... It was outstanding, simple as. We will definitely be going back soon and will share it with friends. One of the best dinners we have had.....ever.

We popped in for lunch after a visit to Big Pit. The food was excellent and there was a kids eat free offer (it was the summer holidays). The cheesecake desert was one of the best I’ve ever had! We will be back.

We stayed here for one night while visiting the industrial heritage that Blaenavon offers. We stayed in the basic double room which was perfect. Comfortable bed, good shower and plenty of tea, coffee and water in glass bottles which is a plus! Our full Welsh breakfast was delicious and set us up for the day. Would love to have stayed a second night but had to get home as we had visitors coming. We will definitely stay here again.

I know I bang on about the Lion, maybe a little bit too much, but I just have to relate my latest experience. We popped over on a Saturday lunchtime. I wasn’t particularly hungry – was actually thinking of having one of the £5 snacks like loaded skinny chips – but something ‘new’ on the menu caught my eye. So I tried the Blue Cheese and Asparagus Pie. Oh. My. God. This was, without a doubt, one of the best veggie meals I've ever, ever had! You know the feeling when you’re fit to burst, but the food is so delicious, you just can’t stop eating it? This melt-in-the-mouth light pastry confection had the perfect balance of ingredients, the cheese and asparagus complementing each other just as nature intended. So I wasn’t too worried about what the Dauphinoise potato, baby carrots and French beans tasted like. But yeah, they were on the next level, too. And the dish really didn’t need the creamy wild mushroom sauce served separately. But so delectable it was, I just couldn’t leave it there. So there you have it. Just when you think a restaurant can’t surprise you any more, the Lion comes up trumps yet again. Can I have Blue Cheese and Asparagus Pie for breakfast, lunch and dinner, please? Every day for the rest of my life…

Us veggies are all too accustomed to going to restaurants that just can't be asked to cater for us on a Sunday ("No, I don't eat fish. Pasta? Yawn! Curry? It's Sunday, for God's sake.") But the Lion pulls out all the stops: proper freshly...

Such a hidden gem! Not very often we are blown away with food, service and presentation, especially when we were dining with our children. A lot of thought and effort went into the food and service and we were made to feel very welcome. One...

Great lunchtime experience today Oct 12th. Pub grub rather than fine dining on this occasion but very good. Fish chunky crisp chips and peas and decent slices of bread and butter! Friendly and patient service from the young man behind the bar. An oasis on...

Catching up on my reviews. Great service, great meal and good prices… As per. This place never disappoints. Very friendly staff and lovely food. We will be back.

Lovely friendly but modern inn. Open at lunch time with bar foods. Really good prices too. Parking out back which is great and next to a car park for spill over

A varied menu good choices for vegetarians. Excellent fish finger ciabattas! Lovely welcome from the owners. Will definitely go back again !

My partner and I stayed for 4 nights at the lion. Service from the start to end of our trip was next to none. Mark and his team couldn’t do enough for us. The food and local brewed ales were 5*. We will definitely be...

Booked and needed although we arrived earlier than most. Good selection of local ales. Very friendly staff. Both had lamb roasts which were both excellent. Good ice cream and cheesecake too. Lovely restaurant. Bar area looked good too. Glad we came.

We occasionally visited the Lion in the past; it was the last place we ate as a family before lock-down so naturally enough the first place to eat on the re-opening. Truly great to see the place as full as ever we have seen it...

I've been on the road for 8 weeks now on on off. I've seen lots of limited menus which fail to inspire or claim too much. One look at this menu and I knew the Lion was different. My host Callum went through the menu...

Just had a great lunch here. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly. The interior was well laid out and spacious so we were relaxed about being inside. Highly recommended.

We visited the Lion Hotel 3 times over the duration of our holiday and it didn't disappoint once. We took advantage of the 'Eat Out to Help Out' Scheme and visited for lunch the other day, I had the Buttermilk Chicken Burger with Sweet Potato...

Took advantage of help to eat out on a Monday night what can I say but fabulous the food was excellent the service was excellent we will definitely be returning credit to the chef and staff well done to you all brilliant

We took great pleasure in returning here after lockdown. The menu was varied and we had the Sea Bass and Chicken Schnitzel both were well presented and really tasty. All credit to the staff. The layout was altered to allow for the new regulations on...

Absolutely fantastic afternoon/evening here, first time for us to have a meal and it was outstanding. Would highly recommend. Staff, service and social distancing was fantastic

yet another great visit to this jewel in the hills. Food great and service just as good as the food.

We were greeted by very nice staff behind the bar. The Sunday Lunch menu is very reasonably priced at £14.95 for 3 courses. The starter I chose was garlic mushrooms, which were in a very nice tasty cream sauce. The only let down was the bread. It came with a bit of limp sliced bread that had been warmed, not toasted. For top marks, I'd have liked thick, rustic bread and maybe a bit of butter and a garnish; the dish was boring looking. However, the main course was a triumph. It arrived with the very nicely cooked tender turkey stacked on top of new and roast potatoes, parsnip and a slice of stuffing on top. The meat was delicious. The roast potatoes seemed like they'd been deep fried as the outer was hard to get through. The side vegetables were broccoli (far too hard and I like al dente!), cauliflower cheese (gorgeous) and mashed swede and carrot (quite nice) and extra gravy (always appreciated). Dessert was bakewell tart with custard and this was really nice. Overall, there was a choice of 5 or 6 items for each course and it was great value for money. Just a few really nitpicking finer points and it would have received a 5 from me. I'd recommend going and we will return. Overall very happy.

Smart bar and restaurant with real fires. Friendly staff. Plenty of choice on the lunch menu with a good value deal on two courses. Vegan options a little limited. Food was good with large portion sizes. No desert needed. Nice to see chalk boards indicating that ingrediants are sourced locally. Good coffee. Would go again.

Xmas day lunch did not disappoint, absolutely outstanding food, service and venue. Staff were totally amazing and so helpful and very welcoming. This made our Xmas as a family. We were so impressed we re booked for next year. Highly recommend Big thank you and merry Xmas to you all what an amazing team you have .

I was working in the town and a few of our work lads were staying there,I went down on the night time for a drink with the lads and ended up having dinner here,I had just normal cheese burger and chips and it was well worth the money when it came out,beer is reasonably priced too.

This was our second visit in the restaurant. We were a big party to celebrate a family birthday. The staff were very attentive throughout, food came at the same time and delicious. A good selection of wine and great beer. All in a fantastic place in the Bretons, well worth a visit.

Went to the Lion this evening we had a lovely meal the food was gorgeous and so well presented. My husband had steak with all the trimmings and I had the sea bass followed by sticky toffee pudding and creme brulle .The staff were friendly and welcoming . Will definitely go back.

Fantastic Sunday lunch here. Could not fault the quality and quantity of the food. All locally sourced produce. The tastiest lamb dinner I have ever had. Delicious. Desserts to die for too. Service excellent. Staff couldn’t do enough for us. Exceptional value for money. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Lovely food for a party of over 30 people. The lamb was excellent as was the Dragon Heart bitter. Marc and his team could not have been more helpful

After having an amazing Sunday Roast last year, we decided to go for a Saturday evening meal! Arrived just gone 7pm, told there was no spaces for a meal as had 2 parties coming in shortly! No problems! We would have a drink instead and maybe get a takeaway later. On talking to fellow patrons, they were booked in at 8pm! There was no one in the restaurant area at all! Stupid to turn good paying patrons away and now ruined their reputation from us! Never go there again! Poor service! We would of been done by 7.45 at 8pm at latest, they’ve missed a trick! Not cheap either, could of made another £80-£100! Now never getting another penny, begrudged paying for drinks as well! Poor!

Attended recently on 2nd September for Sunday Lunch and was overall very impressed. Decent lagers and ales on tap nice interior and very friendly staff. I had a main and dessert. The beef was exceptional. Just minor errors for the yorkshire pudfing was a little cold and the cauliflour chesse eas a packet mix. Dessert was very nice treacle pudding and icecream. The pudfing was quite substantial with not much iceceam. Smaller pudding wirh more icecream please.

The food was lovely but I was a little disappointed in the interior layout it didn't feel very cosy, however you couldn't fault the food

If it’s somewhere you just want to meet up with friends for a drink or if you’re looking for somewhere for some quality food then you won’t be disappointed with The Lion. Friendly staff greet you at the bar, the chefs never disappoint and whether you opt for a steak or something a bit more exotic then you won’t be disappointed with the menu.

In a two week visit to Blaenavon we have ventured into the Restaurant and bar a few times. Meal in restaurant was outstanding in service, food quality, flavours and portion size - thanks chef. Although restaurant not open for Sunday dinner, Dina was extremely accommodating and very thoughtful in providing suggestion and calling around town for us. Thank you Dina.

I ate here today, this being my second visit recently - the food was just as good second time round, with friendly service and a relaxed vibe. For all of the above it is incredible value for money. You would be hard pressed to find better food for the money elsewhere. The burgers are huge and so tasty. Highly recommend the Lion, we will be back soon !

Great food, with good menu choice and all well cooked. Service is friendly and you can eat in the restaurant or bar area.

Visited today for my Nan’s birthday meal, food was fantastic, service was quick and efficient. I had the lamb and it melted in my mouth. The white chocolate and strawberry Cheesecake was to die for, Would highly recommend

We called in on the off chance that there was accommodation available, and yes there was. The room has recently been refurbished, the bed was comfortable.

Great food and very nice people. Cozy when it is cold with a lovely log fire but the food is always great.

This really is a good pub restaurant. The food is consistently good, nice sensible portions, good beer and good prices. Staff are friendly and attentive. Happy to travel to visit this place for good food. Would highly recommend and I hope you maintain your good reputation.

We recently visited The Lion for an anniversary meal. I visited The Lion prior to book us in and was pleasantly surprised at how busy the bar area was, it had a good-natured ambience. We live nearby and had always assumed it was quiet, not so, the bar has a double door which limits the sound entering the residential area. The staff were kind enough to let me take a menu home before we arrived, nothing was too much trouble.

Having visited on several occasions and having both evening meals and Sunday lunches the lion has become our favourite local restaurant.

Spent one night at the Lion Hotel during a visit to Blaenavo an, having stayed there previously, we found our second visit to be just as relaxing and enjoyable. The reception and service was professional, the staff were polite and helpful, and the facilities were excellent and good value for money, with the spa facilities being particularly good. On this occasion we decided have an evening meal and were not disappointed, with both meals proving to be exceptional.

We've eaten here numerous times and it has been exceptional each time. The staff are really friendly and the food is stunning. The menu changes regularly so there's always something new to try. Always our first choice for eating out!

Really enjoyed our 3 course Sunday roast & received excellent service! Leek and potato soup was particularly delicious.

Lovely lady booked me in and showed me the room. Bar has real ale, big plus for me. Nice room , super shower, firm bed, Great. Excellent breakfast. All in All a lovely place to stay.

Sunday lunch delivered delicious interesting flavor combinations, from the soup to the mains. The gravy was the best of my life and the potatoes under it were perfectly cooked. The vegetable sides were excellent and challenging large.

Booked this venue as we had had a great experience there before and wanted to celebrate our 49th Anniversary with class dining rather than the pub grub on offer in lots of places nearby. The welcome was warm and friendly and we were seated at a great spot near the cheerful fire.we started with the salmon for Lyn and black pudding scotch eggs for me. Both dishes were superb in both presentation and taste. Lyn's main was the sirloin steak, cooked exactly the way she asked for and I was a bit more adventurous, going for the Ox cheek on a bed of tarragon mash. Was I glad I did, it was magnificent, the meat was among the most tender I have eaten and the subtle tastes from the whole dish were a delight. Our only regret was that we were too full to enjoy one of the pudding dishes which looked superb, alas on other folks tables. I fully intend to treat my son and his family to a meal here next time they visit as after eating at a so called gourmet pub nearby he is convinced that a good eating place is not to be had in Blaenavon. How nice it will be to prove him wrong.

15 of us lunched today and 15 of us very happy. Food, service and ambiece, excellent. We'll be back again next year! Naturally, we will be back throughout next year. Keep going guys, you've got it right!! Incidentally Father Christmas today was brillisnt!

The beetroot and squash vegetarian burger with mushroom peppers and sweet jam was stunning. The best I've ever had. Side order of fries were crunchy and also delicious. Hubbie really enjoyed his festive burger - beef burger with turkey, stuffing, red cabbage cheese and a sweet jam (chutney) and gravy. The buns were sweet and very tasty. They serve Thatchers Haze on tap - one of our favourites. Bar and restaurant classy decor, toilets very clean - loved the M&F; London soap and hand lotion. We sat in the restaurant next to the log fire. Warm welcome and excellent hospitality.

Stopped for one night 27/10/2018 after visiting the Blaenafon Cheddar Co. Very friendly staff from booking in until departure. Room was excellent. We arrived as the weather had turned cold and the room was nice and warm. Bed was very comfortable and the modern bathroom was immaculate. We had an evening meal and breakfast at The Lion hotel and both were of the highest quality. Restaurant area and bar area were good. Log fire made the bar cosy. Good selection of beers in the bar. Would definitely stay here again if in the area and would recommend the Lion Hotel to anyone. Dave and Erica Taylor.

C'était un accueil parfait. Le personnel était toujours à l'écout, très attentif. Notre dîner s'est passé dans les meilleurs conditions, les plats comptent parmi les meilleurs des derniers mois.

Beautiful food, definitely be back in the near future to sample someone of your wonderful menu, highlight was the scotch egg starter, delicious. Excellent super helpful staff even when my 18 month old niece fell over and cut her eye.

Invited a few friends out for a meal (10 of us).

We’re fairly frequent visitors and didn’t think The Lion Hotel staff could top other evenings but the food and service last night was fantastic.

Have visited on several occasions and have had nice food on all visits, including buffet and bar food. Some of the servings for Sunday dinner were a little small for the men but were fine for most of us. Lovely hot food buffet and service for a funeral reception- can cater for all occasions and tastes and is cleaner/newer than other similar places in the area. Usually pretty full so need to book in advance.

Restaurant right on my doorstep that I rarely visit. Stunning meal with friends last night , excellent service and quality ingredients, prepared well and presentation was stunning !! Recommended venue +++

Visited this place a few times now.

Super friendly staff who were helpful, thoughtful, and full of local information of where to visit and what to see. Accommodation was lovely. Best night sleep in ages! Sauna & Steam Room also excellent. Food was delicious with excellent service.

Although a hamburger would not normally be my choice, this one was second to none and if we had the opportunity we would definitely go back! Lovely people too.

My family & I had a superb Sunday lunch last week - we're still talking about it now. We arrived for our 12 o'clock reservation, and were given a warm welcome. I had the lamb roast (wow!), and my wife & daughters the beef. My daughters are 5 & 3 years old, so just shared 1 child's portion, and it was adequate. We will definitely be going back next time we are in the area!

My Daughter , Son in Law , Grandson and I went to the Lion for Sunday Lunch yesterday. On arrival we were greeted by the friendly staff and after getting drinks from the bar we were swiftly shown to our table . Our waitress was very pleasant and we were given enough time to make our choices . Two of our party ordered Lamb whilst the others ordered Beef and Turkey . The food on arrival was piping hot and was lovely. We all hordered a dessert and my Grandson said the Vanilla Ice Cream he ordered was the best he’d ever had . Overall I would recommend the Lion for Sunday Lunch .

Everything here is great: nice place, perfect service, real ales and very tasty food. We got Sunday roast lamb and it was perdect for all family. Worth to visit and to come back for 100%

Visited last minute today with mam and my sister and the food was lovely. I had the vegetarian sunday lunch and it was so nice with potatoes, roasties, and carrot and swede mash! the yorkshire pudding was huge and the cauliflower cheese was amazing. We skipped dessert but there were lots of choices. Did have the nicest chai tea ive ever had though. My husband and i have recently moved to the area so ill definitely be back soon :)

Been to The Lion before for an evening meal and it has been really lovely. Unfortunately went there tonight with the family for an evening meal seven of us for my grandsons 21st birthday and sorry guys but it wasn't up to standard. Portions especially the cod loin was very poor, it was very limited for £16.00 and also the Eton mess served on a dinner plate was also very limited for £6.00 didn't even look like Eton mess even for fine dining. The toilets were also a mess, staff sat down on their mobiles....not good!!!! Should have gone to Butterflies.........value for money sorry you guys didn't get it right tonight.!!!!!

central and easy to find location a friendly atmosphere. afte living in town for only 2 months I'm already feeling it my ' beer home" Resposive & friendly staff ; As a disabled client I initially experienced an issue with the disabled WV but the problem with good manner was corrected within minutes of me highlighting the problem thank you

Food was spot on with excellent service, at a reasonable price the staff were polite, friendly and helpful. The place was lovely and clean and nice atmosphere. Will be returning.

A lovely Sunday roast - three courses for £14,95. Very quick service and food beautifully cooked. Leek and potato soup to start, roast beef with veg for mains and then cheesecake to finish. Thoroughly recommend!

An absolutely lovely evening. Caitlin was so welcoming and friendly. The meal was amazing. Service was very good to.