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Nº 176 in 253 in Tewkesbury

Nº 42 of 67 British in Tewkesbury

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We visited for lunch on Saturday 29th March. Our waitress was Karin(or Karen - sorry!). She was wonderful. We all agreed that the service she provided was exceptional. Helpful, authentic, informative and just hilarious(!). I’m ashamed to say that I very rarely leave reviews however we all agreed that we couldn’t not. Thank you Karin, you made our lunch/afternoon!

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Kate Ogilvie . 2025-04-02

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We just spent five nights at this small, cozy inn at the center of Winchcombe village in the Cotswolds. Everything, the management, staff, food and atmosphere were excellent. For those looking for a relaxing stay in a quiet, peaceful village, I would recommend the Lion Inn most positively.

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douglas smith . 2025-04-01

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This place is awesome. Loved it. Great pub, quiet but enough going on. Amazing food. Room was ideal - no noise at night and gorgeous comfy bed. The town is straight out of Harry Potter - for anyone that enjoys a wander head to the Cotswolds way and go north or south. Thank you all the staff for making is such a great stay. nick

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Nick Jones . 2025-03-31

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Thanks to the team at The Lion, we had an amazing stay in Winchcombe, Everyone was so friendly and helpful, with a big shout out to Karen.

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Paul T . 2025-03-31

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My lovely boys brought me here for a mothers day dinner and we were not disappointed!! From the minute we walked in, the staff were attentive and polite. Karyn, our waitress was exceptional and her attention to detail was faultless. The kids loved how well she interacted with them. The food was not too long a wait, served hot and most of all, was delicious! The trio roast was absolutely perfect and the gravy was like liquid gold! The chocolate fudge brownie was rich and indulgent, but just the right portion size. It was great value for money, and we will certainly be returning!! Thanks Karyn for making my already lovely day, even better!

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Vikki X . 2025-03-30

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The Sunday roast was excellent as were the staff. We returned on Monday with our dog Bertie and had fish & chips, again the food was excellent and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Great pub great staff, and thank you everyone.

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Richard phillips . 2025-03-26

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We had an excellent stay here after a very wet and muddy walk from Broadway with our dog. The room was top class and the kitchen and staff were absolutely terrific.

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pat fleming . 2025-03-26

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Slightly disappointed this year. We have been for breakfast during Cheltenham week for several years and thoroughly enjoyed the experience hence returning year after year. This year the breakfast menu was slashed to the bare minimum and the price raised to £20 for the English Breakfast I have no quibble with the food which was excellent. Please have a rethink about choice and cost Thanks

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Chris Taylor . 2025-03-25

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Booked for Sunday lunch on our long weekend away: we had visited here a couple of years ago and remembered the good food. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Food arrived and a hiccup with 2 of the dinners. 2 plates out of 5 were cold but fair play to them, the plates were whisked away and a few minutes later replaced. And no, they had not been reheated! I'd added some sides to my plate before realising there was a problem and was definitely new plate of food. If im being honest the food is a little on the expensive side but was delicious food!

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Terry Heap . 2025-03-25

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Good old pub with plenty of history. Recently revamped I a subtle way without making much difference. Some interesting and attractive food, but not to die for. I Still think it's over priced for drinks and food. Smiles in short supply from the team.

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Tim Hall . 2025-03-25

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Stayed at the re-vamped Lion in Winchcombe. Staff were great and the pub/hotel looks even better than before. Definitely recommend.

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Simon Redmile . 2025-03-25

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We had a fantastic meal made all the more memorable by our waitress, Karen who was the true star of the show. Her sharp wit and sass kept us entertained. Beware she may pick a particular target to bore the brunt of her (hopefully) playful teasing. As for the food, we couldn’t fault the roasts—pork, beef, and chicken were all superb, the servings offering great value for money. The roast potatoes were excellent, crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, and the fish and chips were also top-notch. If I was being picky the Yorkshire puddings were a bit dry, but as an Australian, maybe I’m not the best judge of a proper Yorkshire pud. Desserts were also a definite highlight, with the figgy pudding and stewed plums standing out. Karen enthusiastically sold us the 24-hour caramel croissant bread and butter pudding , which also was a crowd pleaser. The service was great, with the staff happily accommodating all our requests. However, I think the real reason to come here is Karen. She’s like a roast dinner in human form: warm, a bit crispy, but packs a lot of flavour. Highly recommend the Lion Inn if you’re ever in Winchcombe.

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Emilie England . 2025-03-24

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lovely place with good service and food, only grumble is the dreaded 'service charge' when I prefer to tip staff!

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Jon Crowther . 2025-03-23

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Highly recommend the steak and ale pie. Food and service amazing.

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Sarah Brooks . 2025-03-21

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A lovely place really near sudley with friendly staff and good drinks and great food

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I C . 2025-03-21

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We had enjoyed a nights stay at the red lion our room was wonderful all decorated so nice and a comfy bed - just marked down as we were over the kitchen and a noise from the cellar extractor went on all through the night so sleep wasn't the best. We did mention this on checking out and were told that this has been a problem since the renovation and they are trying to solve it. Once this has been done wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if another room wasn't available

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Jacqui Morgan . 2025-03-17

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A lovely old world setting with updated facilities. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would happily stay there again.

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George Robertson . 2025-03-17

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I walked here from Chipping Camden as part of the Cotswold way. This is the nicest pub I’ve been to in a long time. They know their customers. Welcome dogs and children, go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Full of people. A joy to be seen. All of the staff have been exceptional and the food is delicious. My room is well styled, bed comfy and well kitted out. Absolutely no complaints.

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J Williams . 2025-03-17

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Excellent meal and service, will be booking again.

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Elizabeth obertelli . 2025-03-17

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It's the perfect place to get away for a few days. The rooms were immaculate, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. And oh my days the food was phenomenal 😋 if you get chance to have the venison faggots they will change your life! 10 out of 10!

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Steve King . 2025-03-17

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Fantastic little Cotswold pub. Great food and real attention to service. Alex and his team were great despite it being really busy. Our only small reservation was the size of the room - it was very small, with no drawer space/wardrobe/desk space. We were staying for 3 nights so struggled a bit, but will definitely be back.

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Elizabeth David . 2025-03-16

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Stayed locally for Cheltenham races and booked well in advance. A lovely pub atmosphere with an open fire. Welcoming and helpful staff. Food was tasty and well presented.

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john nolan . 2025-03-16

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Great hotel, staff, food & overall experience

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Ian . 2025-03-15

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Gorgeous cotswald pub fabulous service and amazing rooms what’s not to love. Karen was especially helpful when our room had been double booked and friendly and helpful through our our stay would defo stay there again for Cheltenham races near enough to not be a hassle to get there far enough away from the madness of the festival

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Jacqueline Proos . 2025-03-13

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We had a great stay over the weekend at the Lion with friends. Positioned neatly in the middle of Winchcombe high street, with a large courtyard garden and parking right out the back. The pub is a lovely old building that exudes charm, extensive dining and a fabulous menu with specials, we ate in the evening at it was lovely. Our room looked to have been freshly renovated (classic room), nicely decorated and a comfy bed, only marked down 1 star as it was positioned over the kitchen and extractions fans in the morning made quite hum in the room. The staff were great and the whole place is very dog friendly, perfect base for walks in the area...we look forward to coming again.

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James Darby . 2025-03-10

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We didn't stay, but popped on for a pint with friends. Drinks are overpriced and the landlord is rude. This has been highlighted on other reviews, so it isn't just me. He really should recognise that his customers have ears and can hear what he is saying about them. He called last orders an hour early, which I guess was aimed at us!

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Lee Clatworthy . 2025-03-08

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Terrible. If I could leave no stars, I would. Incredibly rude landlord but I don't believe he cares, considering the TripAdvisor reviews which he has clearly ignored.

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Barbarella70 “Bella-me-hearty” Petersoncrew . 2025-03-08

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We stayed at the Lion Inn as part of a weekend walk on the Cotswold way. The place is cosy and charming with a lovely bar area and all day fireplace as well as an outdoor sunny terrace/garden area. We had three rooms - these were all beautifully appointed with lots of character and delicious tea etc. Some of the rooms are above the restaurant/pub area so be mindful that noise does carry a bit but this is the nature of staying in an Inn. (This wasn’t an issue for us and they also provided ear plugs.) The food was delicious (both dinner and breakfast) and the service was fabulous - the team were all so friendly and accommodating. I hope to come back!

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Camilla Francis . 2025-03-03

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Fantastic Sunday lunch. Seriously one of the best I’ve had. Lovely pub. Open fires. Dog friendly and good beer. Friendly and efficient service.

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James Bryon . 2025-03-03

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What a fantastic spot - the food was excellent and Alex and his whole team are the perfect hosts. We visited Winchcombe for the weekend and had both dinner and breakfast here, as well as enjoying the garden for a few hours. Genuinely one of the most delightful establishments I’ve visited - very much looking forward to returning in the near future.

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Aled Homer . 2025-03-02

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I stayed in the pub for one night with my aunt while visiting friends in Winchcombe. Beautiful newly decorated rooms. Really comfy beds. The service was amazing, really lovely staff and nothing was a problem for them. Amazing location right in the heart of Winchcombe. The breakfast included with the room was delicious! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

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Gina Martin . 2025-03-02

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First time visiting The Lion but I'm sure it won't be the last. I had lunch with a group of friends here on Saturday at the end of a long walk over from Prestbury. We were so ready for some good food and drink by the end of the hike; The Lion did not disappoint. 3 of us had the Chicken Milanese Flatbread which was delicious. Other members of the group tried the burger, the fish-finger bun, and the chopped salad - everyone loved their meals and the various side dishes we ordered were equally as good. Fantastic service from the lovely Brooke, who made sure we were all looked after. The pub was busy - which added to the great atmosphere - but our service and food was very prompt! It was also lovely to see so many people enjoying the sunshine in the pretty beer-garden. Can't wait to visit again 👏

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Emilie D . 2025-03-02

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Good and attentive service, we had the lunch set menu which was good value. We didn’t stay so can’t rate the room

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Laura Tarling . 2025-03-01

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We had a fantastic stay at the Lion Inn a lovely lady called Karen who welcomed us on arrival got chatting and we told her we was visiting to go on a hike for the first time ever, she was great with advice and gave us a few very helpful maps and when we got back from our hike the pub was full with great characters and atmosphere, we had a fantastic evening and the newly refurbished room was stunning.

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Stephen Kelly . 2025-03-01

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Great lunch after a winters country walk. Staff were friendly and professional. The atmosphere in the bar is really charming and intimate.

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Simon B . 2025-02-27

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We went for a special birthday meal and weren’t disappointed. Lovely staff, very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious too. Definitely be heading back as soon as we can. Thank you.

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Rachel Hunt . 2025-02-27

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Recently purchased a couple of properties in Winchcombe, and decided to take a look around the local pubs to add as a rental point. Before entering i admired the beautiful building from outside, lovely old stonework with beautiful windows. It was a week night but the place was pretty busy which is always a good sign, was greeted by staff member and ordered a Guinness, it was a tad on the pricey side but it was properly poured and was very good Guinness, so didn't mind that at all. The restaurant seemed busy with food coming from the kitchen on a regular basis, although the setup seemed strange as was walking through a busy bar area to go through to a seperate side, to serve the food. Garden area was very nice, a nice patio area that would be lovely to sit in during the summer, and some lovely wooden huts to sit in at the top of the garden. Toilets were a little smelly, but hey it's a toilet at the end of the day. Overall a good pub that I will recommend

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Marc . 2025-02-27

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Lived in the Cotswolds for many years, but never eaten in Winchcombe. Found ourselves in town at lunchtime and thought we would give the Lion ago, especially as it has been recently refurbished. We were first in, so as you would expect and hope, the service was great and the food came nice and promptly. Unfortunately both my wife and I were somewhat disappointed with the food, especially with how expensive it was. My fish finger sandwich could have done with fish in the fish fingers and my wife’s flat bread was extremely dry and hard. Sorry folks, but if you’re going to charge well the food better live up to it.

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melvin423 . 2025-02-26

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We had an evening meal at The Lion and can only say how highly we rated the service and the food. The starters were excellent but the steak pie was absolutely wonderful. Thoroughly recommended.

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M B . 2025-02-26

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One of the best meals I’ve had in a while and fantastic service.

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Bethan Clayton . 2025-02-26

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We stayed one night with the muddy paws package. Everything was lovely from the start how we checked in and how we checked out . Very friendly service , cosy room , dinner in the restaurant was delicious , we met with friends . The service was up to standard throughout our stay . Would highly recommend visiting Cotswold and staying at the Lion Inn especially if you are with the dog.Our pug Miss Fatty had a delicious huge sausage for breakfast . A big thank you to all the staff for our amazing stay.

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Larysa Kharchevnikova . 2025-02-26

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Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was lovely. The food (dinner and breakfast) excellent. Could not fault anything! Don’t think I’ve ever written a review with zero problems. Amazing experience.

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Debbie Clark . 2025-02-25

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Such a wonderful place. We enjoyed a Sunday lunch here and the food was incredible. The service was also 5* with Karyn going above and beyond to make it a top experience. She was brilliant with our children. Would love to come back and stay in the future.

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Tara West . 2025-02-24

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A lovely pub with a great beer selection, roaring fire and some delicious cocktails!

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Ryan Bunning . 2025-02-24

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What a fantastic time we had last night celebrating my parents-in-law 60th wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect, from the food we had to the people working there. Thank you very much for making the day espectacular for all of us and specially for them. Looking forward for today's Sunday roast.

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Mar Roa . 2025-02-23

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Great accommodation, really friendly, helpful staff, lovely breakfast in an amazing location.

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Carol Townsend . 2025-02-22

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Went to the newly refurbished restaurant for dinner. The refurbishment has been carried out thoughtfully and made it look even more welcoming than before. Dogs now seem to be allowed into all areas which is nice and the once noisy back of the restaurant has been toned down with the addition of curtains and rugs so as to absorb noise. The food was tasty and the service was very attentive.

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Nicky Ring . 2025-02-22

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Had a lovely cappuccino this morning served by a bubbly lady called Karyn.

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O Lunt . 2025-02-17

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What a fabulous time we had at The Lion. The makeover looks great. The rooms are stunning and it’s a shame we live so close by that we can’t stay. We’ve had a lovely dinner since the reopening and today have come for breakfast. Loyalty members enjoy breakfast for £12.50 with tea or coffee. We always receive a great welcome from Karyn and the team. Karyn always makes you feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble. It’s great to see a lovely atmosphere back in our local pub.

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Suzanne Deackes . 2025-02-17

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Came for dinner with my partner and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Super friendly staff with great knowledge of the menu and really make you feel welcome. The food…oh my word - we had the Special which was a chateaubriand sharing platter for two…just incredible - I’ll be thinking about it for a long time to come 😂 Thank you to the team for a great visit, when we’re back in Winchcombe we will definitely return!

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Emma Ford . 2025-02-16

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The team went all out to ensure I had a fantastic stay, food, ambience and accommodation were excellent. If you are coming to Winchcombe, this is the place to stay!

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Simon Dryer . 2025-02-16

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Wow, what a fantastic place with INCREDIBLE customer service. I don’t even have words to describe the food, absolutely stunning. We had the Special which was a sharing Chateaubriand, and oh my goodness - absolutely beautiful. Huge shoutout to servers Kealiegh, Jack & Karyn for great banter, super service and really good knowledge of the menu.

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Mark S . 2025-02-15

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We loved our stay at The Lion! On arriving, we decided to extend our stay, which meant a room change, but they were more than happy to do this - it also meant a room upgrade for us! Karyn checked us in, we had our free beer in our hands within minutes and we felt right at home by the fire. The food is lovely - a varied menu from comforting grub to luxurious elegance. Breakfast is top notch too (get the full English, the Butcombe Breakfast plus some extras!) The bed was wonderfully comfortable and I enjoyed the cast iron bath every night too. The dog felt very welcome too - he was even served a breakfast sausage. Karyn again stood out with her hospitality, by writing out some walking instructions for us to wear off the hearty breakfast. We felt almost part of the family during our stay, thanks to Karyn. After a morning of walking, we found our spot by the fire again and played some of the wide selection of games available before watching the Six Nations. Many Butcombes were sunk! It was really wonderful to be hosted by people who clearly have a passion and enjoyment in what they do. Thanks again to Karyn, Alex and everyone at The Lion for such a wonderful stay. We do hope to be back again!

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Sarah Burgess . 2025-02-13

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We have had the most wonderful stay at The Lion! The room was to of a high standard and we had an interrupted sleep. We were pampered from the minute we arrived and the breakfast and evening meal was amazing. We had breakfast by the open fire and we really did not want to leave! Thank you team for looking after us!

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Nicola McKenna . 2025-02-09

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What had the potential to be a lovely family getaway ended up being disappointing. my 8month pregnant daughter could not fly home to South Africa so we chose to celebrate Christmas at your establishment, considering we booked our 3 rooms (family of 6) many months in advance we sure were made to feel like an after thought. Our first dinner was pre booked but double booked at the same time so we were advised to rush that for the next guest. Christmas lunch, our table was squished in and the two beautiful 6 seater round tables on either side of the restaurant had a couple ( 2 guests) and the other had 4 guests seated at each. After exploring the village we returned to the Inn just in time to order before closing at 4pm and we were told that although we were paying and staying guests we weren't allowed to order from the bar even though there were other patrons being attended to. The general attitude was poor besides Karyn who brought joy everytime she engaged with us. Decor needs attention and food was good.

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gina daykin . 2025-01-29

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Excellent service helpful staff

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Andrew Smallwood . 2025-01-20

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We booked our evening meal at The Lion Inn in Winchcombe for a 7pm table. We were offered a table in the restaurant area but ultimately decided to stay in the bar area close to a roaring fire. The atmosphere inside this inn is particularly cosy and welcoming. Despite being busy, the bar staff were super-efficient; serving without delay, stoking the fire and ensuring no one was wanting for anything. Absolutely first class which is why we cancelled our second evening in Winchcombe in favour of a repeated night at The Lion Inn. The food is sumptuous and inviting as you can see from a couple of photos I took. All in all, thoroughly recommended - we shall return!

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Tim Robertson . 2025-01-17

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Neighborhood MUST for Dinner What a cozy place for a drink or more..... the bar tenders really care that the fire is always cozy and this place keeps a really family and cozy feel. Ambience: 10 out of 10 for coziness and caring staff Service: very attentive even to single diners Food: incredible: what a great chef with local fresh ingredients

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Lawrence Biscontini . 2025-01-08

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Good food, great staff!!! Been a few times now and had a very nice dinner.

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James . 2025-01-06

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Very nice pub, pretty good food, nice fireplace snug

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Michael Nakan . 2025-01-06

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Great meal, lovely atmosphere, fab menu, staff friendly and attentive.

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Suzy Paddock . 2025-01-04

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We booked to see the lights at Sudeley castle , so we decided to visit the lion inn pub before visiting the castle . We phoned to say we were going to be approximately 10 mins , the lady said “ fine “ We had a party of 12 people . When we arrived the young lady with her hair in a pointy tail , shrugged her shoulders and said they were all booked. It was so disappointing and so unprofessional, we had only heard of good things about the place . I think the fact we had a couple of infants with us put them of from excepting us. Overall we felt really let down and disappointed

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zico10ization . 2025-01-04

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Nice pub , Nice Beer , Nice service , Nice food , Nice Wine

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Philip Thorley . 2024-12-29

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Lunch for 7 with various allergy requirements all catered for without fuss and a great meal and beer in a traditional pub.

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Paul Nurden . 2024-12-29

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Very friendly staff, great food, lovely room, fantastic atmosphere. Throughly enjoyed our stay.

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Sharyn Gaunt . 2024-12-29

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This may be a pretty pub but avoid at all costs!! One staff member behind the bar was the rudest and most unhospitable we have ever experienced in all of the Cotwolds! Agree with all other poorly rated reviews... staggering rudeness! To add insult to injury, when we couldn't wait to escape, we were given an incorrect inflated bill... a mistake apparently! Advise you not to go to this pub at all but if you do, check your bill carefully and be prepared to be insulted!

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Cassy C . 2024-12-28

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We had the most wonderful Christmas at the Lion...2024...the rooms are stunning and beautifully kept...the staff are simply wonderful..nothing is too much, very approachable and helpful. The food is fabulous and Christmas lunch was perfectly proportioned..breakfast was lovely and fresh with options for plant based which was great for me. Every single staff member needs mentioning who worked from the 24th to the 26th December 2024...you all deserve a paid week off 🙂 Thankyou all for an unforgettable Christmas 🎄 ❤️

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Billiejo kokes . 2024-12-27

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Always a pleasure to visit the Lion Inn. Took my 90 year old mother for boxing day lunch and although it wasn't a festive menu, the food was brilliant and everyone could have what they wanted including vegan. Service was superb. Friendly, efficient and at could not have been more accommodating from booking and reorganising a later time for us through to the meal. Perfect, thank you to all concerned.

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anne smith . 2024-12-27

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Had a lovely Christmas meal with my family on the 24th. The food was very nice & service was excellent. The staff always look after us extremely well and I wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else at Christmas.

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Robert Lawson . 2024-12-25

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What a great pub. We stayed here for 4 night and had the most amazing service. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Karyn (with a Y) served us breakfast and was hilariously funny whilst going out of her way to make accomodate our needs. She makes a great cappuccino as well. Kiki checked us in on arrival and was super kind and friendly. Karl the barman supper friendly.

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Jeff Heliguy . 2024-12-24

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We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful room within a picturesque cosy pub. The breakfast was amazing and the staff so friendly. Would highly recommend a stay here in Winchcombe. Many thanks Gaynor and Med Richards

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Med Richards . 2024-12-24

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We stayed for one night and it was wonderful, the room was lovely and clean, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.

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Emma Garwood . 2024-12-24

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Unfortunately the atmosphere in the restaurant was as dead as a doornail. It was 3 days before Christmas on a Sunday at 6.45pm and we were the only table in there for the last 30 minutes after the one other table left. There wasn't any music or festive cheer at all! The food was OK. The menu a bit sparse and lack of diversity. I had the festive turkey meal with all the trimmings however the turkey was a bit cold. My husband had the vegetarian risotto which he said was nice. We booked this 6 weeks in advance and told the establishment about our son having a sesame allergy however they brought out a sesame bun on this plate. They did, however, make a new burger without the bun but that shouldn't have happened since we gave them prior warning. The staff also weren't trained on the details of the food and felt "they are made with butter and things like that" was an adequate answer to the question "what are these?". The poor staff shouldn't be put in that embarrassing position. So, not a great experience overall. It's a shame as when we popped in earlier in the day to ask if we could change the time of our table, it was busy and welcoming. Obviously we were after thoughts as the last customers of the weekend!

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Hadie Perkas . 2024-12-23

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Really lovely food with incredible service followed by a good nights sleep equals perfection.

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Kyle Dunn . 2024-12-23

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We had a brilliant Christmas lunch with 10 of us, the food was great and Karyn made it really special, she looked after all of us so well- great with the children & the adults! We will be back again!

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Orlagh Newman . 2024-12-23

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Karyn was lovely and looked after us very well. Thank you!

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Isabel Jessop . 2024-12-23

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It's a really cute and cosy place for food and a pint. Unfortunately, my steak was cold. However, it was rectified immediately, and the waitress couldn't have been more helpful. I'm sorry I didn't catch her name. The second steak was cooked to perfection. We expected a discount from the bill, however, it was completely taken off to our suprise. I'd recommend the service and the food at this cosy little pub! We would definitely return when we plan our next trip to the Cotswolds.

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Gavin Skyrme . 2024-12-20

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Amazing Sunday lunch. Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and delicious food. And the Butcome Original was tertific!

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Ivan Harris . 2024-12-16

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Sunday Roast last night was delicious, with prompt, professional service with a smile from Eilidh and Mia. Nothing was too much trouble... from moving forward the time of our booking through to bringing an extra jug of gravy! Highly recommend for a relaxed evening with family or friends.

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Melanie Dixon . 2024-12-16

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We came up to the Lion Inn in Winchcombe for Sunday lunch with friends from the Evesham area. Lovely pub, friendly staff, well kept beer and a great menu. Food was top quality and a good time was had by all of us!

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Martin Fraser . 2024-12-16

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Very impressed with the food. Friendly service. Beautiful setting. I had the smoked mackerel starter which was delicious as was the risotto main course. Highly recommended!

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carol d . 2024-12-15

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We celebrated my wife 50th Birthday at your lovely pub. ...The staff were amazing...The food even better. .loved the vibe of whole village. Definitely coming back. Cheers

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John Gardiner . 2024-12-14

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Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday Roast at the Lion Inn and always great service.

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Unknown . 2024-12-12

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We stayed here for a little get away and the food and stay was amazing! Lovely warm welcome from the staff and couldn’t fault anything! Highley recommended!

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Dain Traylor . 2024-12-11

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The burguers were very nice and the Sunday roast was amazing. And the staff was very friendly. We love the food is very good…

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Iris G . 2024-12-09

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Lovely friendly place , excellent food disappointed with rooms not up to the photos shown should be a four star more like a 2/3

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Hazel Meese . 2024-12-09

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Lovely Sunday roast, friendly staff and lovely environment

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Sandra Goncalves . 2024-12-09

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Lottie and Kiki were very attentive to our needs and will definitely be returning :) Lovely building and very warm fire!

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Fearless12949558784 . 2024-12-09

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Amazing and delicious Sunday roast lovely staff

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Agustina Vasconcelos . 2024-12-09

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Fantastic food and a service, very attentive. Highly recommend!

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Ben Barkley . 2024-12-09

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Nice and friendly staff, very attentive to the table Great food, especially the Sunday roast! Would definitely come again. Thank you

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Laurinda Goncalves . 2024-12-09

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Simply magnificent food, incredible space, very polite, I simply recommend it, it was recommended by friends and I will definitely be back, thank you ❤️

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claudia f . 2024-12-09

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Perfect location in the town, but wasn’t told how to find the pay and display car park at back of hotel.we stayed in room 3 which was so noisy, couldn’t get to sleep until every one had gone home. There were lots of stains on the bedroom carpet and curtains, no fire notice on the door, the bathroom door wouldn’t close,. Such a shame as it had great potential.

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Joanne Davies . 2024-12-08

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The Lion Inn was a beautiful pub! We had a table of 5 for lunch, we had friendly service, lovely atmosphere, and amazing service. The food was wonderful and we all had something different from each section of the menu. It was fabulous and easy to get the bill and attention of the staff if we needed it. Would recommend.

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Elee venter . 2024-12-06

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We booked to have our staff Christmas lunch here, although didn't choose the Festive menu as we preferred the look of the regular one. We booked through the website for a table for 6 between 2pm and 4pm. We arrived shortly after 2pm to be told the kitchen shut at 2pm but if we were quick we could place an order. We did this even though 2 of our party had not arrived. We ordered mains which arrived 5 minutes before our other 2 guests. The food, I have to say was absolutely delicious, we couldn't fault it, except maybe a little cool for 2 of us! After our plates were cleared no one else came to our table. I understand that if the kitchen was closed we would not be offered dessert, but I feel we should still have been offered some coffee or more drinks. The gentleman who welcomed us said we shouldn't have been able to book a table for that time, but, as I booked it through their website, I feel that is more their fault than ours! It was a real shame because it is a lovley place with well cooked food and we were looking forward to our celebratory lunch. Perhaps around the festive period they should consider being a little more flexible with the kitchen opening times!

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Gilly Talbot . 2024-12-05

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I stayed here the first night of a six day Cotswold Way hike from Broadway to Bath, and it was a perfect end to the first days walking. Friendly welcome, clean and comfortable room and very nice shower/bathroom. Pub atmosphere was exactly what I would have hoped for, and for dinner / breakfast the food was good and service professional.

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Rob Danenbergs . 2024-11-30

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Can not fault this place. Every member of staff were willing and helpful. Beautiful building in a great location. Can highly recommend.

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KX19 . 2024-11-29

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Had a lovely Sunday lunch with friends before visiting Sudeley Castle for the spectacle of light. Excellent quality roast (not the largest portions), well kept Butcombe Rare breeds Pale Ale and delight pudding (which if the roast had been bigger I wouldn't have had room for - so a plus). Lovely log fire. Very busy but not over crowded and very good service/welcoming staff.

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Chris Hayward . 2024-11-26

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Came for dinner for my boyfriend’s birthday, it is a lovely pub and you can take your dog! I had a lovely meal, however the other meal was awfully salty and ruined his dinner. Left a bit of a sour taste so we didn’t stay for dessert, the manager did refund the meal but it was a shame for a birthday at what was otherwise lovely place.

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Shanice . 2024-11-24

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Well located to get to know the area, perfect treatment, great breakfast and a super authentic atmosphere If I return to the area I will repeat for sure

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David CARRASCO ALVAREZ . 2024-11-19

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