The Old Red Lion in Newark and Sherwood

What a great country pub, my mothers wake was here and the staff were brilliant plenty of buffet food. I certainly will go back for lunch and a drink.

Top local pub Stopped here a couple of times on a dog walk with a big group of family and a couple dogs. Clearly a locals pub as in the centre of the village. Staff were friendly and welcoming, locals likewise. Not always the case when you're an 'out of towner'. Tha KS everyone!

Friendly staff, couple of good local beers, food was homemade and excellent, spent a good few hours with family and left slightly tipsy and well fed. 😁

Lovely place and delicious food and friendly staff. We had a Sunday lunch with friends, the price was very reasonable and table service.x

I went on Sunday 21st April with my mum, the staff were very pleasant and friendly, the Sunday lunch was beautiful, as was the dessert. Will definitely be going back.

Will not go to this pub again, on booking asked if they catered for vegetarians, was told there were vegetarian options, ordered Sunday roast with vegetarian option was served a huge plate of potatoes, boiled and roast, vast amount of carrots, cabbage and peas, nestled in amongst this was what looked and tasted like a stuffing ball, just the one. Sunday roast options were very poor, small plate one slice of meat, large 2, only do roast on a Sunday so grandson had to have sausages with his. Cheap but you get what you pay for. Best part of the meal was the wine.

A lovely friendly pub offering excellent food, we both opted for the steak pie and chips which was superb (there is an option for small or large portions). I would highly recommend this pub.

Lovely pub and great food, dog friendly Definitely recommend , will be calling again soon , prices were good to

I just popped in for a quick drink on the off chance , the staff and customers were very nice and chatty . Would definitely recommend this lovely little pub

Poor service food nothing to write home about the drinks seemed very watery maybe it was just this day but wouldn't have a big get together there.

Absolutely lovely food and attentive staff only our second visit but there will be many more to come highly recommended

Food was hot and tasty, excellent value for money. Toddler had an ice cream and the put it on the house. Service is attentive but not overbearing. Highly recommend this establishment for honest good grub.

Called in for lunch, the prices were very good and the food plentiful and tasty , I had the roast beef dinner , it was excellent. Lovely staff , definitely recommend

Proper pub, great atmosphere, had the steak pie in a large, great meal, only downside was that it didn't leave room for Xmas pud. Reasonably priced and friendly staff, looking to return in the not to distant future

Excellent! Called in advance looking for a last minute table for dinner for 8 of us, which they luckily could accommodate. Had a variety of dishes, homemade pub grub, good value and helpful staff. Would recommend

not up to your usual standard..eg veg lasagne was cold ...cod did not look or taste like cod batter was hard ,gravy insteak and ale pie had set like a jelly and appeared to be old warmed over stock...have used this pub for 10 years and usually enjoy each visit.please restore my confidence .i do not wish to use either the alders or the maypole .barry

We hadn't been for a while due to moving house and covid, so took a 19 mile drive to get there today and it was well worth it. Good pint of real ale followed by steak and ale pie with real chips, selection of veg and lovely gravy. We had the small portion and it was what I would call a good portion. I saw the large portions at the next table and I wouldn't have been able to eat it. Excellent value, best chips I've had in a pub and the pie was incredible. Friendly service and I hope it stays under the same management in case someone comes along and ruins it by turning it into a gastro pub. Definitely making it a regular drive out.

I've got to say, it's the first time we've been out since we were at the same place in March. The Olde Red Lion, Wellow has done everything to make people feel safe. Great food and reasonably priced. It was really nice to go to the pub. 🥗

Awful all day breakfast consisting of cheap sausages and bacon and full of fat hash browns and mushrooms!!!

Artig gammel pub i Sherwood. Var her på familiearrangement og spiste "pubmat", som smakte helt OK. Stort utvalg av godt øl. Koselig sted.

Possibly one of the friendliest pubs we've eaten in. Beer choice good, food choice excellent. Food hot and tasty and, despite the fact that the pub was very busy, we didn't have to wait long. Chips were fantastic!!

Had some great food here in the past and have recommended others to try it. But our last experience was very disappointing. Fish which I would describe as tail end plenty of skin, batter, greasy with very little fish.The soup was also tasteless and needed loads of condiments. Unfortunately not a pleasant experience. Perhaps a one off but not so keen on going back.

Regular users of this place for weekday lunches, but visited recently for Sunday lunch which was devine Friendly staff, olde worlde surroundings, serving good selection of guest beers and fabulous food all at reasonable prices.

Popped in for a pint with a couple of friends and what a great little pub 👍 Olde worlde with low beams and great character

We go here every couple of weeks for either sunday lunch or midweek meal. Never a problem with the Landlady or other staff, all of whom are pleasant and helpful. Food is good, portion size is substantial, chips that didn't come out of a bag in the freezer and prices that are affordable for a retired couple like ourselves. Always a good atmosphere with locals enjoying themselves without the bad language you hear in certain establishments. We turned up tonight (Monday) and had to have the delicious steak pie. My Wife doesn't have potatoes, so they gave her plenty of veg, which was not overcooked. A couple of pints of good cask beer - what more do you want. I just hope it doesn't get taken over and turned into a gastro pub.

We drove to this restaurant as it was recommended by a pub a couple of miles away.Seemed a lovely pub so we thought we would go in ... we asked for a table & told to go through. However, there were no tables for 5 so we thought we would have a drink & discuss our options. The decision was made by the lady behind the bar... they couldn’t cater for 5 unless we really wanted to squeeze in together her manner was rude. Also when we were being served she proceeded to eat pork scratchings between pouring each drink. Placing her greasy salty fingers that she had put in her mouth on OUR GLASSES. Her attitude & actions were vile.

We was recommended to visit by a local friend as we live out the area and we was not disappointed, lovely little pub and great food and reasonable prices, we will definitely be returning.

We went to the Old Red Lion for my husband brothers birthday.The meal was absolutely lovely,two of us had the roast beef dinner which was beautifully cooked.The others had cod and the pie not a scrap left between us. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals.

A young couple called in as they were staying local and travelled from Bristol. They asked about availability in the restaurant and were told it was busy but they could eat in the bar area when space becomes available. They spent over 45 minutes perusing the menu and specials board and eventually managed to get a table in the bar area.

Absolutely beautiful sunday roast. Best ive had in a long time. Choice of around 4 meats and vegetarian option. Good portions, great value 1,2 or 3 course option. Friendly staff great service good selection of drinks. Dog friendly.

Great pub. Very quaint and welcoming. Have been for sunday lunch many times, excellent and great value for money. Highly recommend.

Stayed nearby for 2 nights in October and booked the Red Lion for dinner on the Thursday night.

Couldn't fault this place at all. Wonderful old fashioned pub with nooks and crannies.

We were passing through Wellow and decided to call in this “hidden gem” for lunch. Both of us were fancying a pie and fortunately steak and ale pie was on the menu, bonus time. Ordered our drinks, I had a pint of good old ale which really was good, and a j20 for my good lady. Meals arrived and looked delicious and hearty, and it certainly didn’t disappoint in taste either. Was it value for money? Absolutely. Will we go back again? Absolutely!

Went for our fairly usual Saturday afternoon lunch and all was

Went to Clumber Park to do the Memory Walk, our nephew organised with the pub to have a family dinner afterwards and that we would be there around 1pm, anyway some of us were still walking at 1pm, unable to contact them as in Clumber Park there is no signal, ideal place to go to get away from the mobile, arrive at 3ish, no problem to them. We all enjoyed the food and the beer etc. The atmosphere was friendly and the staff most friendly and accommodating.

Great food. The original Maypole is dead opposite the pub. Perfect stop midway through our long journey and not disappointed after seeing other good reviews.

Went for our Wedding Anniversary after a friend had highly recommended it . We arrived at 11.50 and we were warmly welcomed we ordered drinks at the bar and told to sit where we wanted. What a beautiful quaint pub. We were handed menus and found a nice table. The Menu was lovely not too overwhelming with choice but a nice variety. My daughter and i had the sweet chilli chicken baguette which was delicious served with home cooked chips and side salad. My husband had a burger which was huge and was thoroughly enjoyed. The evening menu looked lovely so we are hoping to visit again soon. The pub is lovely with friendly staff in a stunning location. Thank you

Brilliant, quality food, top ales, great service and decent prices. A wonderful night out with my ladies!

I would have given 5 stars, but unfortunately my meal arrived without it's potatos, which did appear about 5 minutes later. The only problem was that as my meal was the last to arrive, everybody else was finishing as I was just starting. Also as anyone who has read my reports in the past will know that I love vegetables, and to be honest the dish brought out for two people was barely enough for one. Apart from the above it is a lovely pub with friendly staff, and excellent food at a reasonable price. Will definitely visit again.

Best fillet steak we've had in a restaurant, and we've had a few around Europe! Service friendly and efficient. Drinks great. Proper homecooked meals. Can't fault it!

First time visiting for a meal and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of the food. In my time I have had many fillet steaks but none have been cooked to perfection unlike the one I had here. All the food was good home cooked food, chips were to die for and a fab selection of veg too.

As promised we returned again for lunch today and were not disappointed in the slightest, in fact this meal may have out done yesterday’s. We arrived at 1:30pm and were greeted by the same bar lady as last night who remembered us and allowed us to pick a table of our choice. We were informed about the specials board and that everything on the entire menu is in fact available to order all day. I opted for the fishcake, chips and mushy peas after seeing a diner enjoy it last night. Once again, the portion size is terrific and extremely reasonably priced at only £6.50. My boyfriend chose to have the all day breakfast which he found to be tasty and very filling. Overall, we have truly enjoyed our visits to this excellent pub and recommend that if in the area it is a must-try!

We were staying local after visiting sick relatives and were staying at the Maypole hotel just across the green, we came back at 5.30 pm and the hotel had finished serving Sunday food we went across to the Red Lion and were met by the locals who made us most welcome with our dog. The welcome was great and were told we could still order a Sunday roast, it was probably the the best Sunday roast I have ever had at a pub or restaurant EVER it was fantastic with two home cooked courses for under £10.00 the owners have certainly got it right, thank you so much, Kind regards David

We stopped for a lovely lunch mid week. The service was excellent, very friendly staff. Both beer and food were very good and reasonably priced. We shall certainly be returning.

This is a friendly pub with a reasonable selection of drinks and food. We visited and had the seniors lunch for £6.95 per person which consists of either a main course and dessert with tea/coffee or instead of tea/coffee you can start with homemade soup. I had the main course of home-cooked lasagne, chips (these were chunky hand cut chips and were delicious) and salad. My husband had fishcake with chips and mushy peas. There were about 4 other main courses to choose from. About 6 desserts were listed on a board but two were unavailable. We both ordered the jam and coconut sponge with custard which was very bland and disappointing. The sponge was tasteless and the custard was instant powder you add water to and it was watery and not properly dissolved - we should have selected the other options of ice cream or cream instead of custard. We saw a banana split being served to another table and that looked great so if we go there again, I will be sure to order this.The coffee was good and is individually made from a machine on the bar counter. Overall reasonable value for money and the chips are some of the best I have tasted.

We stayed at Center Parcs at the end of September and wanted somewhere to eat off site. Having looked at Trip Advisor reviews of several local eating venues, I decided that the Old Red Lion looked a good option. I rang and booked for Sunday lunch. The food was the classic Sunday roast well presented, plenty of food and everyone agreed good quality. The staff and locals are very friendly, the pub is a classic English establishment that offers good food, cooked fresh on site, at reasonable prices.

Lovely old fashioned pub. Very welcoming and pleasant staff. Eaten lots of times here but the pie is my absolute favourite meal.

Call here quite often for a drink. The food always looks great and it's popular. However, I love real ales and this place really delivers. One of the only places I've found who still use oversized pint glasses!! I wish all real ale pubs would take a leaf from their book.

Friendly attentive staff. Food is excellent, wide range of items appears to suit all tastes on the standard menus in...

Friend recommended on Facebook so we booked for Sunday lunch. Roast for oh and veggie for me. Started with soup...

A friendly welcome and enjoyable bar area with locals enjoying their beer. I ordered local Maypole brew and it was...

Very welcoming, friendly attentive staff. Food is home made and very tasty. The chips are chunky and delicious. Very reasonable prices for food and pub has its own carpark. Can recommend

had a great great seniors lunch such a bargain all home cooked the veg soup was very creamy and full of different veg mains was lasagne with cherry tomatoes and their delicious chips and a pot of tea all for £6.50always enjoy great food here and great service too

My husband and I were staying in Wellow the first week of July and enjoyed a couple of visits to this charming traditional pub. A very warm welcome. We were lucky enough to have great weather and sat outside. The clientele, mostly locals from what I could gather. Dogs seemed very welcome too. Perfect little spot on the village green just opposite the Maypole.

This is a family run village pub where you are made to feel welcome as soon as you step through the door. We have had many lovely meals here all home made and delicious.Some times I order roast of the day but because the home made chips are irresistible I ask for chips instead of potatoes. I know, I never said I was sophisticated but roast beef, veg, Yorkshire pudding, chips and a jug of gorgeous gravy, whats not to like?I highly recommend this lovely pub in a beautiful village location with great food and friendly staff, go enjoy !

We were visiting the area and struggled to find somewhere to eat with our pooch in tow, we called ahead and were advised we would be welcome. The bar is very traditional, and has a very local pub feel, though it would do with a little bit of a de-clutter. The home made pie was fantastic, but the scampi my husband had was average. The place hardly looked big enough to offer such a vast menu so don't expect everything to be cooked fresh (i.e. they must rely on frozen) but we got what we were looking for with was comfort food and a warm welcome.

Myself , my husband and my son dined here on Saturday night .. it was fab .. 3 great starters king prawns ,chicken strips and Camembert bites .. All gorgeous.. 3 Mains 10oz gammon , Steak pie (my son says it's the best pie anywhere)and a broccoli bake .. All served with the most gorgeous home made chips .. I also had the most amazing Stilton sauce .. 1 desert of coconut and mango cheesecake again Couldn't fault it .. The staff are all lovely , the landlady Michelle is very friendly and welcoming... a lovely pub would most definitely recommend

Visited here with a group of friends after work. Haven't been for a while but will definitely be going again soon! Great home made food, proper chips!!! Great value for money. Highly recommend the desserts too, again home made!

My partner and I were staying 100 yards or so up the road from the Red Lion so this was a perfect spot for an evening meal. The staff were very friendly and welcoming especially the lady in all black (apologies we didn't get your name) we chose the chicken goujons and calamari (specials board) and they were both delicious! For mains I had fish and chips with mushey peas and my partner chose the chicken bacon and cheese from the specials with a side salad and chips. Both were delicious and the lovely lady who served us was so pleasant. She collected our starters and mains (empty plates) within good time. I would highly recommend to anyone passing or anyone staying in the village! Thank you Olde red lion it was perfect.

We ate here as family & we all came away feeling impressed. Fantastic food, service & the staff are lovely. The chips were amazing! We will be back. Thank you.

Come here frequently for either just a beer after work or maybe a bite to eat. I love this place, it's what a traditional English pub is all about. Brilliantly kept real ales, spot on pub grub and consistently welcoming staff.

We were passing, feeling hungry and spotted this place so we gave it a try.Fairly typical village pub- a bit old fashioned and in need of a bit of a spruce up but that might make it lose some of it's charm. We both went for Steak and Ale pie. The portions were MASSIVE and very tasty. Staff were friendly and efficient.Only criticism is that there's a bit of a musty, damp smell when you walk in.However if you want good tasty food this is the place for you.

Four of us visited and had food. I have to say it's a few years since I have good old fashioned home cooked food. No wonder we had to reserve a table for Saturday night. A very busy little pub, friendly and welcoming. By the way this is the first place I have been to that does green lipped muscles (as a stater) other than a Chinese we visit. Very impressed. Let down a bit with the cheese board thought it was a bit overpriced for the amount you receive. Still we were impressed.

Warm welcome, good food reasonably priced and real ale, including guest ale. Good position opposite the village maypole and village green.

We travel to go to this pub regular, staff make you feel welcome and the food always fresh tasty and home made. Good for all the family. Definatley reccomend if you would like somewere comfortable friendly, and a nice filling fresh meal.

After reading the reviews a friend and mine decided to have lunch at the Old Red Lion. We did not book as they did not reply to the phone. Arrived at the Red Lion about 12 on a Sunday, went in and even before we could ask we were told that we would have to wait at least an hour or we could eat in the bar area which was cramped. Very busk and not in the least welcoming which was surprised after reading the reviews. Overall the place is cramped and did not seem "clean". decided to leave and try the "Maypole"

We had a drink in here on Saturday 25th Feb and we booked a table for the next day for a roast dinner- it was a good job we did because it was very busy! We had a brilliant roast, and lovely dessert for a very good price. The service was really nice & the drinks were nice too. A traditional pub that is doing a brilliant job.

this pub restaurant is brilliant , good traditional food good size portions, good value, in a lovely old pub .staff very helpful

We wanted somewhere to eat on our way to a family holiday at Centre Parcs. We looked for suitable place on TripAdvisor and found the Red Lion.The previous reviews were correct the place is excellent. Great friendly service with a warm welcome. We had steak and ale pie and veggie pie both were lovely. Well done we'll be back

My wife and I visited the Old Red Lion Wellow On Friday the 13th of January We have been there 4 or 5 times before it is a place well worth a trip An old pub in the countryside Food as always been very good very tasty and well presented and reasonably priced Pub warm, staff welcoming This time we notice that the prices looked more expensive than before and not so many in as we had expected Bar staff very pleasant locals in the bar We ordered food, which was excellent, and a Irish coffeeWhich was awful, dishwater with no taste of whisky I brought this to the waitress’s attention and was told to stir it up Stirring it up made no difference so I fetched another whisky and put that in it, still awful with a taste of whisky.Having finished our meals the same waitress asked, “Was every thing all right” To which I replied telling her about the coffeeIndignantly she replied well its kenco coffee etc etc “Why do they ask if they don’t want to know”?Get rid of this waitress (the one that had sat stroking dogs and having them lick her hands and face between serving meals) and this would be a lovely little restaurant/country inn

Proper vibrant local pub. Limited but varied menu we both chose veggie options and were impressed particularly with the wonderful thick cut chips. Food was very tasty and well presented. Pub warm, staff welcoming ad good prices. We were passing on the way back to Boston after a long day in Bakewell and will make sure we pass this way again soon. Chips will feature in the order again coupled with the substantial looking meat pie and the traditional puddings sound great.

my son and i go there often , the food is very good and am looking forward to the christas menu this week . staff are so friendly and its always a pleasure to eat there . the pub is old and very cosy and set in a lovely village.

we visited here after reading the reviews on here. This was a cosy wee local pub with delicious food. I had the fish & chips which is lovely and my husband had chicken,cheese,bacon & BBQ sauce which he said was tasty too. £36 for 3 pints, 2 mains, 2 desserts & 2 small diet cokes so very reasonable prices!The staff were excellent. We had our 6 month old son with us and all the staff were lovely too him, even giving us a highchair to keep him safe and occupied. we would definitely return and recommend to others.

Small local pub but everyone was really welcoming. The steak & ale pie is one of the best I've had. Homemade chips were pretty darn good too. Good to see local causes being supported by a £1 book/DVD shelf too. We walk out with 5!

We were staying local to the old red lion and after reading other reviews thought we would give it a go. What a lovely typical local pub, but extremely welcoming to us non locals. We had a Sunday roast, one beef and one pork. The food was amazing, very hot and fresh. The meat was melt in your mouth and the vegetables very fresh and tasty. We had plenty of food and thoroughly enjoyed. My partner had the pate starter which looked and tasted great too. Very good value for money and such a lovely atmosphere. If we are ever in this area again would defiantly go back here. Lovely little beer garden and plenty of parking!

Visited whilst staying in the village, ale was lovely local brew, outside seating in afternoon sun up to teatime so went inside to eat, many tables reserved but managed to get a free one.The pork fillet with peppercorn sauce was 5 fillets!! big portions but tender none the less, homemade chips and pie very hearty all arrived within 20 mins and staff very friendly. No space Saturday night and children not allowed in bar after 5pm which is fair enough. Would recommend booking at weekend if dining, throughly enjoyed the inn.

A fabulous evening and family meal. Staff helpful and friendly. Everyone's meal was superb. Fresh local ingredients and cooked to profection.

Found this cosy little pub whilst biking around notts.Good real ale, nice, cheap "cobs" Nice view of village green with a very elaborate Maypole.

A friendly village pub. Have visited a few times and they always have a nice selection of real ales that are kept well.

The food was great, we didn't have to wait long. Lucky we had a nice day as we had a dog and weren't allowed inside this tired old pub. We now go to The Maypole across the road, where we can get great meals in a lovely, modern pub with our dog, you can even stay in their fantastic rooms with your dog.

Went here, teatime Wednesday, just for a drink. The beer was excellent, the service really good, the atmosphere for an early teatime fine for me. A great experience. The next night, after waiting 3-4 minutes, no bar staff in attendance yet 5 or 6 people drinking (was that the owner in the back staring at me?) I was just about to go when two people came through serving food. One of them was bar staff and, seeing me, I thought I may get some attention. Even though she saw me waiting as she passed, she served one of her 'regulars' first. The staff Wednesday excellent, chatty and knew about the beer. The next day, poor. So only three.

We were staying in a cottage in the village (Wellow in Nottinghamshire, NOT Wellow in Hampshire as TripAdvisor lists it!). Called in for Saturday evening meal and found the place packed out with locals and most tables reserved. Lady behind the bar (landlady I think) was very accommodating and found a table for us to seat 5. Great local real ale and our food was well cooked, hot and plentiful. A tip, if you go on a weekend evening then phone early to reserve a table.

Immediately struck by how many locals were here early on a Monday lunch time. Also happy with just the right amount of time taken to prepare our food, definitely not fast food but really home cooked and fresh veggies. Very old world with steps for the unwary but a truly lovely place. We have been there three times in the last year and will be going again for sure.

A great find when staying locally. Absolutely packed to the rafters with locals which is always a good sign, we were lucky to get a table. The food did not disappoint, generous portions and delicious. Staff were so friendly and welcoming, really could not have asked for more. They are dog friendly too.

Really good pub food and excellent value for money.We ate here four days running as we were renting a cottage nearby and wanted a break from cooking ourselves.Lovely wide choice of different dishes. Excellent chips!Good sized salads with nice mix of ingredients. Dishes that came with a salad garnish had plenty of salad, not just a few leaves.Well kept Bombardier bitter.Helpful and cheerful staff create a lovely atmosphere.

As a vegetarian finding all the vegetarian dishes having fish marked as suitable for vegetarians shows the lack of understanding of what a vegetarian can and cannot eat. Vegetarian's do not eat fish. I did contact the restaurant directly but to date they have not had the decency to reply.

When looking for a place for a good Sunday roast, you want it to be homecooked and tasty, just like your Mum's. The Olde Red Lion's roast dinner superseded my expectations. Firstly, the pub is just how they used to be. First impressions count and we were met with a cheery smile from the locals drinking at the bar and were shown straight to our table by a member of staff (good job I booked, they were full). We were shown the specials board and then we ordered drinks at the bar and set up a tab for the table, no problem. We decided to delve straight into the main course and were asked if we were ready to order after five minutes, great. I ordered the beef, my husband ordered the pork. Whilst waiting we were surrounded by lovely smells of food and a very pleasant hum of voices and people generally just enjoying themselves. Our food came after only ten minutes which, I have to admit, I was a little concerned about. How wrong I was. Our meals came with a huge gravy boat full of proper meaty gravy and side servings of brocolli, carrots, cabbage and new potatoes. On the plates were our meat and the best yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes I have had in a long time. There was not one item that was not cooked to perfection. My beef was gorgeous, it melted in the mouth and my husband's pork was great too with a side of brilliant crackling.... not that I got to sample it! We both had pudding, I had the fruit crumble which was divine and my husband had the vanilla cheesecake. Throughout our meal, the owner and daughter made us feel welcome and the service was fantastic. I am not at all surprised that this pub is so popular. We will definitely be going back. The biggest surprise of all was the price, two mains, two puddings, two large wines and two pints cost £36!!! I only wish we lived closer.

We had a little holiday stay at Sherwood Castle Holiday Park and thought we would try some local food as it was our last night before we headed home.The food is lovey and the staff are very friendly, if we stay at the holiday resort again we will definitely be back!

My partner has been working locally over last few weeks and has been staying in WellowWe eaten here virtually every night. Just no need to go elsewhere. Food great. Beers great. Service greatPie night last night. Mmmmm

I booked the Old Red Lion for my Fathers Wake.Michelle the owner Landlady was fantastic, nothing I asked of her was too much trouble. All the food was fresh hot and beautifully presented. I wasn't quite sure how many would turn up and said it would be approx 30 ....well I am sure it was near on 50 ...but that wasn't too much trouble for the lovely staff whom set out to bring out more food etc.,My family also went out for an evening meal here the night before. A table of 11 with 2 children, everybody really enjoyed their meals and desserts. the prices were excellent and again the service was 5 star. I would certainly recommend this cosy village pub for a lovely dining experience.At the end of the day enjoying a meal isn't about how posh things are presented and how tiny meals are, its about being served and being made to feel welcome and special with the meal being unquestionably the very best this village has to offer. We will return again and again. Thank you to all the staff and Michelle for making a very difficult day for me go without any problems and with sincere empathy and professionalism. Thank you

Often visit when I see my best friend. Always good food and excellent service. Great choice and varied menu. Great deal at lunch time for senior citizens but I'm not quite there yet!!!!

What a lovely little spot overlooking the village maypole, a good array of ales and a fine menu serving good old traditional pub food like the good days.

After a brief visit to Rufford Abbey we checked into The Old Red Lion for a late lunch. I had a bap with sausage, one friend had a cheese baguette with chips, and the other a traditional ploughman's lunch. The chips were excellent, and the other items good; together with two drinks and a glass of water the total bill of £18,30 was more than fair.

Lovely country pub with brilliant food !Staff very friendly and attentive. Our pup Sat with us whilst having lunch and they made a couple of sausages for her upon request. Brilliant little pub.

Great Inn for food and real ale.The locals make you feel very welcome.We stayed at the white horse cottage opposite the red lion and used it twice,first night we used it we got asked if we would like to join in the pub quiz which I thought was very nice(didn't win but came second ).Would certainly recommend The Redlion.

Popped in whilst visiting the local area over the weekend after a quick look up on trip. Wasn't disappointed and the food was excellent, quickly served, friendly staff, and very reasonable. I would personally recommended the Steak & Ale pie, but no starter or pudding required! Fantastic portion and very very tasty with veg & chips on the side. Keep up the great work and will definitely return if back in the area!!!

This is a traditional pub with quiet areas for eating. the food is always freshly prepared and the portions are ideal. We went with our grandchildren for a treat and they loved it ...big chips Nana!!! We will always return back as we are always made to feel very welcome.

We turned up here, with companion dog, looking for a light, but satisfying, Saturday lunch, in the mid September sunshine. Sitting outside, we both had Spanish omelette and chips with salad, which were served pretty quickly by friendly staff. The omelettes were excellent. We also had soft drinks this time, so can't comment on the beers. Most customers appeared to be there to eat, which was a good sign, although if you are looking for a younger and lively atmosphere, this may not be your first choice. There was an odd moment when the bar maid offered to set up a tab but then wanted credit card details (for two omelettes and chips?) and then completely withdrew the offer when she realized we were sitting outside (with the obviously negative implication). Also, if they want top marks in the future, I think they need to think about doing something imaginative with their outside space - it's great to have views of the maypole, village green and church but you are essentially sitting in a car park, whilst none of the local roads have any restrictions. That said, the location and the quality of the food on the day for me just push it over the line into a TA rating of very good.

Recently stayed in the village for a week found the pub and locals extremely welcoming (had 2 young children who were also made extremely welcome). Food was fantastic ate here most nights(had a pram and every night was fully accompanied was never a problem)would highly recommend the carrot cake. Stayed for Sunday lunch roast beef was cooked perfection Husband and father both had the steak and both loved it cooked to perfection.