Based on 435 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 435 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 721 in 1309 in Cheshire East
Nº 140 of 253 Other cuisines in Cheshire East
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Fab place for families and dogs. Lovely staff and food! Very friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back soon.........
kayleigh w . 2024-11-01
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We’d booked a table, but were not told till we actually went to order that there would be a 45-minute wait because a previous order had to avoid allergens. While this is quite understandable, someone should have come and informed us straight away. We had a very hungry 4-year old with us but no-one was concerned and there was no offer of any snack, e.g a roll and butter, or crisps to keep him going - or a coffee or an extra drink for the adults. We ended up going to the local supermarket to get some fruit. Nor did we get an update when the meal was over 45 minutes late. When it eventually arrived the pastry on a steak pie was rock solid, there was hardly any lamb in a shepherd's pie, and vegetables were poorly cooked, though the chips were ok. It took so long that we had to miss out on puddings so can't comment. We were also not told that kids could eat for £1 if we'd downloaded the offer.
Sally D . 2024-10-31
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Excellent service, excellent food. Third time visiting. And we will definitely be going again. Joe was very polite and professional.
Donner G . 2024-10-27
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Really nice food, really friendly staff and excellent service. Definitely recommend wooooooooooooooow tasty food. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
wafty c . 2024-10-27
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Food was excellent. Lovely atmosphere. Lovely staff. Recently been refurbished and it's very comfortable and clean.
Tracy R . 2024-10-27
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My mum and I were excited to have another option for somewhere to eat in the village . After an “expensive” refurb and an ok evening meal on opening night we thought we’d try here for a Sunday lunch , given that so much money has been invested , surely everything should be top notch ?? No sign of a host , or any welcome , we plonked ourselves at a table ( no table service ) . Mum had to go to the bar and place our order , to be told there would be at least an hour wait for food !! Really ?? The pub was not busy , most people were eating/or waiting for tables to be cleared . We were thoroughly disappointed , as we would have loved this to become our local “go to” place when I’m not working . Sorry guys . Such a shame . Teething problems ?? Was hoping to book for Boxing Day with the family , not so sure now
Helen G . 2024-09-01
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**Review of The Old Red Lion Pub, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire** I recently visited The Old Red Lion Pub in Holmes Chapel, and I regret to say that my experience was far from satisfactory. I ordered Oakham Citra, a beer that is typically clear and well-regarded for its quality. However, on two separate occasions, the beer was completely off—intensely cloudy, and frankly, undrinkable. It's evident that the staff at this establishment lack the knowledge or care required to properly store and serve beer, which is disappointing. The really poor quality of the beer was matched by the attitude of the staff. They were rude, dismissive, and exhibited a total lack of customer service. It's frustrating when a pub that should be a welcoming place to enjoy a drink instead leaves you feeling unwelcome and ignored. The Old Red Lion seems to have little regard for quality or the experience of its customers. Given the consistently poor service and lack of care, I would strongly advise against visiting. This place needs significant improvement or, frankly, should be closed down if it cannot meet even the basic expectations of a pub.
Sensiblefriend . 2024-08-30
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I stopped off here recently during a trip to Jodrell Bank. I chose my food, and was told that it wasn't available. So I chose something else, and this was also not available. At this point I decided to try another establishment.
Peter M . 2024-07-28
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The Old Red Lion Pub is an absolute gem! The cozy atmosphere, rich with history and charm, creates the perfect setting for a relaxing evening. The drinks are top-notch. Special thanks to the incredible staff who go above and beyond to make every visit memorable. Their warmth and attentiveness truly enhance the experience. Highly recommend!
Harvey P . 2024-07-13
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Absolutely superb. Fine food and Alex and Michelle on service and pleasing personalities. Would recommend to anyone desiring a perfect pub meal and atmosphere. Colin Borley
Colin B . 2024-06-21
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Excellent food and service from Charlotte and Joe. Father's day lunch with the family. We all enjoyed our choice of food and drinks.
Sally H . 2024-06-16
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Lovely outdoor area to eat. Easier for myself to get to as disabled. Service was very good. Friendly staff. The food was very nice and good variety. Maybe another meat option would have been good.
Kath D . 2024-06-03
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Both vegetarian, lovely food served fresh and hot .. Charlotte who served us very friendly . Bar staff friendly we had the set 3 course arrived in good time .
Poyajayne . 2024-05-29
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The staff are lovely - Alex and Charlotte were great. Pub very clean. The starters were really nice but unfortunately the mains were off the mark. Burnt yet undercooked veg, roast chicken had been deep fried making it chewy and dry. Did appreciate the extra gravy on request. Lasagne very substandard. Appreciated the service though!
Lone wolf . 2024-05-26
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Great value lunch of nice tasty food. Served by Joe & Alex. Chefs Emma & Steve. Live music and a great atmosphere. Really enjoyed and service prompt. Cleared table and next course arrived quickly.
tony p . 2024-04-24
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Just had a 3 course meal for £16 and all 3 courses were delicious, such a great price and great service too! I would definitely recommend ❤️
Chloe G . 2024-04-21
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Excellent meal at the olde red lion during a stopover over in our camper van. Staff were super friendly and food was excellent (would definitely recommend the roast rib). We will definitely be returning to this lovely spot in the Cheshire countryside
Dream25314232013 . 2024-04-20
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Lovely, friendly place. We go often to meet friends for drinks and also take the kids for food. Staff are always really helpful and friendly. Joe and Hatti are always happy to help and the chefs, Josh and Ethan always make the best food. Highly recommend a visit!
Deborah P . 2024-04-16
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Beautifully cooked rib of beef on the bone and gammon. Accompanied by a good selection of root & green vegetables. Well presented and served by friendly, helpful staff - Charlotte, Emma & Alex. Left feeling very well fed and satisfied.
Nomad25079 . 2024-04-15
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friendly service, good food, reasonably priced. will definitely come back again . Calamari was the specially good. I recommend.
aguimaraes1986 . 2024-04-14
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Excellent slow cooked rib of beef and half roast chicken. Vegetables cooked well and plenty of them. (Josh snd Ethan chefs). Joe very welcoming and gave good service.
Jackie T . 2024-04-14
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Joe was very polite and helpful, great Sunday afternoon with friends , always made to feel welcome even with our crazy friends is definitely a home from home and very relaxed
Layann W . 2024-04-14
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Absolutely amazing experience service was great. Charlotte couldn't do more for the table made us feel very welcome. The food was quick and amazing taste.
Anthony W . 2024-04-14
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Visited the Red Lion yesterday and had a really nice lunch - the gammon was cooked perfectly, the staff were very friendly and thorough especially Anthony who made me feel very welcome. Good service and professional - Thank you 🙂
rsv915 . 2024-04-04
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Brilliant service from Charlotte and Emma. Lovely food and great service thank you for giving us a really nice Easter lunch
W995BPmichellew . 2024-03-31
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Totally love the atmosphere in our local. Lead by Emma, who creates a happy environment and literally never stops. Supported by a superb team with Alex, Joe, Charlotte, Hattie, Ryan, Ste, Steve, Ant and Amy. Thank you for adding such value to the village !
Catherine D . 2024-03-31
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We absolutely love coming to the red lion . Emma and her team are so friendly and efficient . Our drinks are ready as soon as we are spotted at the bar . We have watched the pub grow in popularity within the community due to the fabulous service , value for money friendly staff. Keep up the good the good work !
Marie M . 2024-03-31
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We come here everytime to visit our mum as it is easy, local and service and food are bang on every time. Great value and quality. We always have a lovely time here - Emma and her team (especially Alex) are so kind and helpful every time we visit. Nice atmosphere and food always up to standard. Great local pub :)
freddie m . 2024-03-29
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We visited for Mother's Day and were warmly welcomed. Due to dietary requirements we had to ask lots of questions. None of them were any bother to Emma who understood everything we were asking about and managed to organise food we could eat. Nothing was too much for Emma and we felt safe in our food choices. Thank you.
Amanda S . 2024-03-28
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Great atmosphere, the staff were very polite and helpful, fantastic food and service.would highly recommend visiting here and I will return.
Peter B . 2024-03-24
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nice inside with plenty of seating and tables friendly staff and good menu seating outside if the weather is good dogs are aloud inside would go again
chezr2014 . 2024-03-14
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This is the second time I’ve been here recently, the first time we came with 4 kids and it was exceptional. This time I wondered if it could be as good, it wasn’t, it was better! The roasts are out of this world, and great...
stephenhW5605EI . 2024-03-10
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Friendly and helpful staff. Food good and service is always with a smile. Visit at least once and always a warm welcome by whoever is working. Emma has a great team.
Deborah M . 2024-03-09
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Great food and drinks. Lovely team and always willing to help you. Thankyou for a great night Charlotte, Hattie, Ryan and Alex :)
Rachel O . 2024-03-08
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Lovely food, very well presented, great service by friendly staff - a very enjoyable evening at our local as always - would highly recommend the Shepherd’s pie x x
Dawn W . 2024-03-08
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Emma and the team are always great and friendly and the service is exceptional. I was served by Sheryl today who always serves with a smile and a laugh with her customers. The food is great too! Would strongly recommend the 1Kg Franks Red Hot...
admrbts . 2024-02-27
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Very nice. Great customer service. Great value and good food. Joe was very helpful. Definitely come here again. Highly recommended
Daivd J . 2024-02-26
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Good food, good service from Joe, lovely atmosphere. Large selection of dishes on the menu. Good value for money. Good size car park.
JROSEY44 . 2024-02-26
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Great local place for a quiet night out! All staff are nice and friendly! Had food previously and no complaints, always great service!
Lucy G . 2024-02-25
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Always a pleasure to eat and drink here. I am rarely disappointed. The team is led by a great manager, Emma, and they always make everyone feel welcome and special. I feel very lucky to have such a great pub in our village.
Tricia1928 . 2024-02-11
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Pleasant surroundings, waiting for a refurb in March I believe. Friendly staff and good service. Excellent food within a sensible budget
Christine C . 2024-02-05
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Amazing service and food from Jo and the team. Great atmosphere on arrival and we were shown to our table. Food was easy to order and came promptly, was delicious and well presented. Two of us had the beef burger which was delicious and someone...
Diana H . 2024-01-26
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Great meal and great service Food was lovely fresh arrived quickly Service with a smile Value for money Would definitely recommend to a friend
Alison S . 2024-01-24
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Really lovely meal with friends. Food was reasonably priced and served quickly, a good selection of drinks, and also accept blue light card for 20% discount. Thanks to Joe and his colleagues for looking after us.
Joe_Railwayman . 2024-01-24
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Great for lunch…. Sheryl the lady that served us was really helpful and welcoming. The lasagna was lovely
Stephanie M . 2024-01-17
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Had Sunday lunch, it was really good. I think with this pub there are no frills and you know exactly what you are getting, staff are brilliant and all credit to Emma the manager who is excellent at customer service and very personable, overall a...
Dave B . 2024-01-14
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Red Lion is my local and I am so lucky to have this amazing pub on my doorstep! Have to watch my money but Red Lion is my go to when I can treat myself, had a lovely experience today with my friend and her...
shely1999 . 2024-01-06
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Hemos ido a comer, en familia, a este pub Old Red Lion, nos gusto mucho la comida, muy acogedor el sitio y el precio bastante asequible. Visitamos Holmes Chapel con mis dos nietas para conocer el pueblo de Harry Styles, del que son grandes admiradoras,...
Soberina . 2024-01-02
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Fancied a treat out on Christmas Eve Eve so went to the Cobbles in HC and it was shut for Christmas!! So went walked through to the red lion for breakfast. What a great choice!! I ordered the smashed avocado and a side order of...
veganRuthy . 2023-12-23
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Amazing food and service! Came for a festive family meal and can’t fault the food and service. Made to feel very welcome by Emma and thank you Ste for the fabulous food
Fearless30937747555 . 2023-12-23
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Fantastic food and service...the restaurant was very busy...a healthy mix of popularity and it also being the day of a Christmas fayre. The staff all went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience in lieu of a cancelled Christmas day lunch....
Paulvonhemel . 2023-12-14
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Served by Charlotte on a very busy night she was really pleasant and courteous very well done Charlotte. We shall return
Tina M . 2023-11-30
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First time for a curry and could not fault the taste, the service or the price. We come here very often as we are always impressed.
kevern r . 2023-11-23
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Best pub in area by a mile. We visited on a Saturday evening with the family and had drinks and dinner. Food was spot on. Lasgane was excellent and the burgers were a massive hit. Chocolate brownes got a massive thumps up from the kids....
paphos1990 . 2023-11-12
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Great Place! This is our local Pub and we come here very often, wether that’s for a chilled out drink or food with family. The food is always tasty and a great variety of meals are offered. The service is always quick and the staff...
Katie M . 2023-11-08
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Fantastic country pub, food drinks and service excellent and great value, definitely call again. Thanks to Steve & Ant for looking after us.
Christopher D . 2023-10-20
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My partner and I made an impromptu visit to our local pub for Sunday lunch, and it didn’t disappoint. We had a roast dinner each- one turkey, one vegetarian- and both were great. Followed by a tasty dessert, we left feeling comfortably full! Lovely service...
Climber568102 . 2023-10-15
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Great, friendly service. Fresh, well cooked lunch: fish, chips, peas, tartare sauce all for £6.79p. And a bonus; accompanied by live music! (Wednesday afternoons)
Quest64686239550 . 2023-10-11
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Charlotte was great; really pleasant and helpful. The food was lovely and service was quick. The doubled up rump steak wasn’t as juicy as the one served, but didn’t ruin the meal! Great value for money and will definitely be back! 👍🏼
Marie M . 2023-10-01
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Visited today with a friend for lunch and a few drinks. Breakfast was lovely and staff were superb, the two male staff members who served us were attentive and lovely! They observed excellent Covid measures, even so much as placing a tray on the table and stepping back to allow us to take our items (I’m sorry I didn’t get their names) I am quite anxious as haven’t been out much for a year but would have no qualms about walking out of a place or telling someone to keep away therefore I was so happy to feel comfortable and safe. So much so that because the staff are so great I would feel happy to go back on my own! These things make such a difference to people who have been stuck on their own. Thanks guys xx
micheledH2768KY . 2021-05-23
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Recently had a superb Christmas meal at this lovely pub. James the Manager was very welcoming and he and the staff couldn't do enough for you. Covid measures were excellent and felt safe. The pub has a really lovely atmosphere and we were seated next to the beautiful Christmas tree which added to the festive mood. Would highly recommend a visit and will definitely be going back very soon. Very happy customer's
Happyvisitor0000 . 2020-12-04
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Very disappointed in staff behaviour especially the female staff Jessica and Kate in particular were very rude and unprofessional, laughing and chatting to each other behind the bar talking about going out drinking after they finish which under the current circumstances is very inappropriate an it has happened on several occasions where they have been out drinking with other members of your staff, putting us as customers at risk.It is a shame because I like coming for a drink after work but they let it down. Also I am aware that members of your staff are mixing with each after work and one of those members has come into contact with someone that has Covid very unprofessional and dangerous to the people that enter the pub.
Jonnytaylo . 2020-10-28
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We had amazing meal the food and service and.staff where just amazing and so helpful and could not do enough for us and two of us are disabled and James and his staff could not do enough for you
593nickib . 2020-09-05
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Visited The Old Red Lion on Monday (31st August).....wow.....James and his team never fail! Amazing service and amazing food not to mention excellent COVID safety measures.....Thank you soooo much guys your hard work is truly paying off....
LisaForrester1973 . 2020-09-02
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Using the eat out offer we went localNachos ok a bit hectic but okBoth sirloins good and well cookedMy fish & chips v tastyThe burger cooked well and devoured by son so must have been goodOnion rings just onion ringsCauliflower cheese was woeful,but ah well!Interesting my bread turned up as we were leaving & steak knives turned up half way through my bro in law sweating like a one armed brick layer in Baghdad trying to cut steak with the bluntest knife in Cheshire Staff were great so pound for pound we should eat there more
700kentonh . 2020-08-25
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We wanted to support local businesses after lockdown, and thought this was a great idea. Booking was easy and straightforward using the Ember Inns app. Met on arrival and shown to our table, they have a great set up, with sanitiser and tables at suitable distances. Even have a one way ordering system at the bar.Great selection of food, and was all delicious. We had a great three course meal, the desserts were particularly delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful, I will definitely be eating here again. Please support the local businesses, as the last few months have been hard for all of us but especially the hospitality industry.
jmholiday . 2020-08-04
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I’ve been here before a handful of times, always at lunch time with my children & it’s always fab! Today’s visit was no exception....I had the bbq pulled pork wrap & it was delicious! The pub looks great & the two staff working were lovely, especially the manager. The kids enjoy it & like being able to mix & match their meal. The safety precautions in place are great, with sanitiser stations & staff regularly cleaning things like stair rails etc. We will keep going & would recommend.
Aprilbec20 . 2020-07-29
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decided to call in and have a bit of dinner in here today. I had fish n chips and it was very good. I have had the steak in here before and that was absolutely gorgeous and cooked just right. The pub is kept very clean and there is sanitiser everywhere, tables are washed down after each person and the staff are well and true all over it. Which is a good thing in these trying times.The pub not only has good food and is very reasonably priced but it has a good old fashion atmosphere, aĺ in all a very nice relaxing experience.The staff are very attentive and nothing is too much trouble. Great Pub and well worth popping in for a meal or just a pint or two
790russc . 2020-07-23
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If you are looking for a good meal, variety of food including an extensive vegan menu then this is a great place to visit. The staff are lovely too
cheshirecat002020 . 2020-03-10
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We visited as this is local and the discount voucher they sent was great value. We enjoyed all of our meals and the atmosphere was great.
bintess . 2020-01-12
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Only popped in for a coffee and catch up and ended up staying for lunch. Nice relaxed environment. Professional staff who always seemed to keep themselves nicely busy. Had a delicious sweet chilli chicken wrap and a nice pint. Will definitely be back.
68mothership . 2020-01-08
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My family decided to have lunch at the Old Red Lion on a long journey from Scotland. It was close to the M6 and seemed to have a promising menu. We were not disappointed. There is a public car park behind the pub but parking is free if you use the place. The food was several leagues above the usual pub fare and there was plenty of choice. The staff were attentive and friendly and clearly took a pride in what was on offer.
Steve M . 2020-01-07
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We arrived to be greeted by james the landlord of the house and taken to our table we had a drink before our meal was served and the starter was gorgeous and we had a little time and the main meal came and speaking for my party the meal was as good as the starter gorgeous my steak was cook just right and at the end the pudding was very nice as well all in all the whole meal was excellent and then the entertainment started and that was fantastic every body in the place was up singing and dancing a massive well done to james,mark and the whole team made the night fantastic thanks james from Mike and tina Quigley
191michaelq . 2020-01-03
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The Old Red Lion is fairly local and is in a convenient location to meet family. Made our way to the bar to be served by the most miserable guy ever. What does it take to welcome people? We actually felt quite uncomfortable! He clearly didn't want to be there. Ordered drinks and food and made our way to the table. When the food arrived, I actually thought they had brought starter portions by mistake. The mac cheese and the hotpot were served in the smallest bowls ever. My son had the pesto pasta which was a decent size. The food was standard pub food. We ended up ordering desserts as we were still hungry and when the dessert arrived, the waitress didn't even bring us a spoon. Overall, very disappointing which is a shame as the pub atmosphere is pleasant with a lovely roaring fire. I usually visit the pub every month but after this visit and my last visit, (which was equally as disappointing, although the food was better) I'll think twice about going back.
Julie W . 2020-01-02
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I visited The Old Red Lion with my partner and parents for a lunch. The atmosphere was really lovely and cosy with a fire crackling away in the corner. The food was absolutely delicious and very reasonable for a 3 course Sunday lunch, the roast dinner was excellent. I was compelled to write a review as the staff at this pub were truly excellent. My father has a garlic allergy which we had forgotten to mention on booking the meal. We mentioned it when ordering just to check whether the soup of the day would be ok for him to eat. The staff went above and beyond to check that every course he’d ordered was safe for him to eat, checking in with him what he’d be alright to have and the chef even prepared a separate gravy for him just in case. They never made us feel fussy and were very friendly and accommodating. An excellent visit!
Hattierogers . 2019-12-08
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Been visiting the Red Lion for the last 11 years with friends and last night was the final straw for us along with 6 of our friends who have said they will be frequenting the other local pub in the village. The reason we will be no longer calling in is because of the Dog policy in the pub which has got completely out of control to the dismay of many visitors in the village to this pub. Last night (Sunday) we along with other people were sat at the front entrance end of the pub when we were all subjected to howling from an out of control cross bred beagle? which spoilt the night for many. (Not the first time this animal has been allowed to howl) This area of the pub is supposed to be for eating and dogs not allowed. By the way management were on the premises. Even though the dog was howling / yelping etc the owners or owners of the animal did little if anything to stop it. Common sense is to take the animal outside or home. Thats what most responsible owners would do. Back to the point about where it was. This is not isolated. Dogs are seen / allowed into the area desigmated for eating on a more regular baisis lately and we have to say we know of at leasr 9 people who have jumped ship to the other pub in the village. We have no problem with dogs in a pub so long as they are kept under control and if they become agiated take them outside of the pub or home. Felt so sorry for the family of five sat near the fire eating who were at their wits end.
Karen S . 2019-11-25
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I Always Make Sure I Visit This Place Every Time I Visit The North From London, The Food Is Great & The Bar Area Is Kept To A High Standard.What Relay Makes This A Stand Out Venue Is The Staff.Every One Of Them Are Welcoming, Friendly & Chatty.Fantastic Place.
HowieMac . 2019-11-02
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You can tell it’s part of a chain as the menu is very common to most of these types of pubs. The beer selection is quite good, especially as it’s only £2.75 a pint on Mondays. A pint of tribute or their own pale brewed by black sheep should be good enough for the average beer drinker. All in all, pretty good value for money. There are far worse places out there. Worth popping in for a cheap pint and a meal.
StuartR1784 . 2019-10-25
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Group of friends meeting for Quiz night.We all enjoyed our meals from the new winter menu.I can highly recommend chicken, avocado and bacon salad followed by the mini pud of a brownie and coffee.Service was with a smile as always. Menu extensive with options for set menus at fixed price.Decent pub grub at affordable prices.
Doraexplorah . 2019-10-10
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Delicios food at fair price great english pub feeling the best gammon steak ever had hunter chicken bang on Ember pale ale just bostin
251nitzac . 2019-10-02
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Good pub. Staff are very friendly, efficient and helpful. Very nice seating arrangement with small individual areas. Good food at reasonable prices. Well worth a visit. Quick service.
585robertc585 . 2019-09-30
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A wholehearted thank you to James and the team for wonderful hospitality for my fathers Wake. We had no hesitation in booking The Red Lion for this event as we always receive excellent service from James and the team. The buffet spread was exceptional and very varied and a gluten free member of the family was wonderfully catered for. We would have no hesitation in recommending The Red Lion to anyone. James and his team always makes you feel so welcome and today was no exception.
DKHayes72 . 2019-09-17
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What started out very promising (nice decor and atmosphere, wide choice of beers and other drinks, varied menu with good fixed price deals) went downhill quite quickly. I was the only one of my group to have a starter and the wait for the main courses to come next got longer and longer. I went to chase things up and was told the message hadn’t got through to the kitchen. Fair enough, mistakes happen. However, when the food did arrive, it was clear the original message had got through but the food had been standing in the kitchen (it was dry and for example the gravy had “set”). Furthermore the bread with the fish and chips didn’t come; when I chased this I was told “it was just coming”. This too was a lie - please just tell the truth; we can understand and accept honest mistakes but don’t take customers for idiots. It’s a shame because the experience could have been so much better as the value for money is pretty good.
Koprich . 2019-09-15
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The food is very basic - I'd say reheated. While the waiter did everything he could to try and please what was lacking was an understanding that the food is pretty horrible - the coleslaw tasted like lighter fuel and the chicken clearly came out of a packet. The bar staff who took our order was completely switched off to us as customers. Horrible experience.
poisonwhitetail . 2019-09-03
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Thoroughly enjoyed our meal today. Very tasty food and pleasant surroundings. Very welcoming and pleasant staff throughout. Definitely visit again. Was lovely to have a meal out and it felt as if we were on holiday. Roasted cauliflower curry was gorgeous ( and I’m not vegetarian)
Pellyone . 2019-08-03
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Drink here regularly and it's a great unpretentious local with very good value and consistently high quality pub food. James and the team are excellent and it's our favourite place for a drink or pub meal in Holmes Chapel. They are trying to put on more live acts too which is welcomed as there's not a great deal of entertainment in the village. Don't want to recommend it too highly as we sometimes struggle to find a table as it is.
Eddyhad . 2019-07-25
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We have visited twice this year as my brother lives in the area and we take him out for lunch. Both timed the service has been very slow. The food was fine the first time so we went again. We had the roast chicken Sunday lunch. Again we waited ages although the pub was not busy. The alf chicken was tiny and cremated. Very dry. I don't think we will be giving it a third chance
cbar2n . 2019-07-09
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We have been here before and hopefully thought the food would have improved but alas, it hadnt. No complaints about the drinks, service or atmosphere but the food was very basic, poor portions and overall was lacking in flavour and texture. My hubby had the prawn cocktail, a bit of lettuce with a couple of prawns in a very bland sauce, no lemon and the butter for the bread was not butter. His half roast chicken was so overcooked, it looked like it had been on a supermarket rotisserie counter for 24 hours. My pasta was very bland and had very little pesto or asparagus incorporated in the so called sauce. So overall, very disappointed in the food but would return for drinks only as the staff and pub felt warm and friendly.
NicolaB1973 . 2019-07-03
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I. Was here recently. With my friend we both ordered the burgers he had single I had a big double cheese bourgeois with lettuce onion. Cheese it was very. Thick my burger I had to cut it in have. Very nice tasty that also came with chips quite a plate full of chips. My friends burger look a decent size as well overall I really enjoyed my. Meal not to long to wait for it to come and the place was very nice inside staff were very nice and assertive overall. Great meal. Filling as well.
Mikeyh1964 . 2019-06-19
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This is a nice pub with on the whole nice staff. There is a good choice of food and drinks. Drinks are a bit pricey but the food is very reasonably priced and good. We along with others had to send the baked Alaska back twice as you couldn’t get a spoon through it. We were told it is a frozen dessert which is not good as you should still be able to get a spoon through it. The other food was lovely. Been back since for a drink.
Countryfiles . 2019-04-24
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Received a warm welcome off James and the team.Popped in for lunch.Really good menu including an extensive vegetarian menu which is quite rare. Would definitely recommend a visit.
Simpsmark . 2019-04-21
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Came in here for a drink. It’s a typical family friendly pub with good food selection. Decent range of beers. Decor is ok. Not entirely my kind of place as I prefer kid free places to drink, but I recognise it’s a big market and this place capitalises on family dinners with young kids.
Richard F . 2019-04-09
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Last time we came here, the food was good, as was the beer, but the service was ok.
tdLeeds . 2019-03-16
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On a touring trip we stumbled across this beautiful place. It was a Saturday night and really busy. The staff were run off their feet but still had big smiles on their faces. We were told that there was a wait for food (totally understandable with how busy it was!) and that wait was well worth it! The food was gorgeous. All in all, brilliant food, brilliant service, brilliant staff. Can't fault it.
Chrisledger23 . 2019-03-05
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Had a lovely lunch today at the Red Lion. The place seems much improved and the food and beer were excellent quality. Special mention to Steve who looked after us so well, keep it up you are doing a fantastic job!
Ruthe30 . 2019-03-02
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I was pleasantly surprised, nice decor, friendly staff, good beer, good food at a very competetive price. What more can I say.
Barry C . 2019-02-16
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My husband came here for a nice evening with friends however he has just ended up with an £85 fine for parking when the sign does say free for customers. BEWARE. Himself and his friends will not be returning to this pub.
rochelleb7 . 2019-02-08
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Four of us visited on the 1st February for an evening Meal. We chose from the set menu. The starters were very good (Mushrooms) The mains were excellent. Two of us had a pudding, chocolate brownie with ice cream. We expected a scoop of ice cream but when it came there was less than a teaspoon. We said to the person serving us that is was a tiny amount but I don't think she heard us and walked away.
brianfitzgerald1 . 2019-02-02
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An evening out with friends at the Red Lion in the early New Year was quite enjoyable, all was well until about ten days later Received a demand for a Parking Charge of £85 for a stay of 2 hours on the carpark, needless to say I shall not be returning so if you go BEWARE!!
Frank H . 2019-01-30
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Visited here over Christmas visiting my boyfriends family for the first time. Food in here was really good and the service behind the bar from the male manager was excellent. Got amazing service from all members of staff, will visit again when in the village
. 2019-01-20
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