The Red Lion in Isle of Wight

OMG what a difference. A very poor Christmas meal, not at all up to the usual standard. 1 small thin slice of turkey, 2 burnt roast potatoes and all not hot. Sent it back and extra turkey added plus potatoes replaced, but still only average. Needs to get back to previous standard.

Went for a lovely roast. Great choices on the menu and lovely specials. Friendly staff, lovely food, good beer. Log burner roaring, Ansum.

I’ve just called in for lunch to this proper pub with a log burner warming up a typical November day. Very impressed with both the service from a very personable yet most professional barman and the variety and quality of food . The menu offered something for everyone at reasonable prices for quality home cooked food. The vegetarian nachos with aubergine and salsa was probably the best nachos I have had. As the lunchtime went on the busier it got which for a Monday in November was encouraging for the owners and thoroughly deserved. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and look forward to returning.

A very warm welcome and superb food. Very good value for money. A great ambiance. We had the chicken and leek pie absolutely delicious.

Very friendly, excellent food and value with allergies very well catered for. Lovely pub. First time visit but will return again very soon.

Amazing find just off the A38 just past Truro. Quality and Service is way above pub food standards.Our dogs were warmly welcomed, and there was even a canine menu. Definitely will be visiting on our way back. All i can say about the 1 star review must have been a troll who needs to get a life.

Great little cornish pub with a warm welcome and great atmosphere The food was excellent and there was a good choice on the menu we had haddock chips and peas which was freshly cooked and very nice with no grease on the plate at all The atmosphere was good and very friendly The specials were very reasonably priced as was the rest of the menu we will definitely be back again many thanks for a great time

Could not fault this lovely friendly pub. We called by for a late breakfast and was not disappointed. We were greeted by a lovely guy who seated us and took our order. Everything was presented beautifully and the breakfast did not disappoint. Everything was cooked to perfection and what a selection of breakfast items. Everywhere was so clean and lovely. Will definitely be coming back again and will recommend it.

Lovely little pub, great atmosphere, superb food and friendly staff who couldn’t do more to help. We came tonight, on Monday pizza night . Excellent pizzas with many different toppings. We also ate off the main menu. The ploughman’s was delicious, with home farmed quail eggs. Delicious homemade steak & ale pie . Excellent homemade burger off the children’s menu. Good size portion. Will definitely return.

Lovely pub hidden away as just off the A30 But well worth the visit. friendly welcoming staff and the food was delicious. I had the fish pie and my husband had the pork tenderloin which was so nice I asked for the recipe. They also have a dogie menu which are dog Buster enjoyed. Would definitely recommend to friends.

Amazing food, friendly staff. Very accommodating, specially when comes to allergies. Delicious homemade food. We can definitely recommend the pie and jacket potato. Excellent value for money.

Great pub and now a firm favourite when we visit in the area. Friendly staff who couldn’t do more to help. Menu is very reasonably priced. Everywhere is clean. Great tasty food , good portion size. Great homemade puddings. What’s not to love ?

Pipped in for a bite to eat, loveley welcome and good service. Really nice home cooked main and desert , ales were spot on and kept well, will definitely return.

Excellent service and food once again. Great to see a special mother's day menu and the usual great menu too, accommodates all. Thank you, highly recommend.

This is a nice and Traditional looking small pub, from inside and out. Very clean everywhere, staff were also very well pleasant and polite. However, I regret that I have never been in an establishment that calls itself a Pub with such a shocking selection of Beer. I tried a Korev Draught and it was very Watery, I thought I would skip any other draught Beers as likely similar and try a Peroni>Cannot go Wrong I thought>GLUTEN FREE arrived, why not put the essential on the Menu>I would never have ordered! Nothing else was for me after looking at the small bar area. That was it for me in the sense of Beers, I ordered a Pint of Lime Juice & Water, they even managed to get that wholly wrong, it arrived in a tumbler probably about 250ml! Onto the food, I found the Menu very limited all round, a reasonable amount of seafood is available that I do not touch. Garlic Bread we had for starter for 6 people was really nice, they brought it out on 1 plank of wood > No side plates, so we used serviettes, the Children found that Highly amusing! Main meals again, quite a few seafood offerings, but limited in meat, I had the Gammon that was good>But it is hard to go wrong with>1 MAJOR Plus>The peas came out hot, I think that is the first place ever to achieve this! My daughter had a Fish dish, which she enjoyed, but my son shared my Gammon as the Childrens menu is even more limited than the adults. I was keen to finish my main meal so I could try an espresso & Brandy>both were fine, fortunately NO Ice in thre Brandy, however the Brandy came in a Whiskey Glass!

Wonderful, inclusive, welcoming atmosphere. Super staff - warm and welcoming. Excellent food, with many vegetarian and vegan options, too. Loved the range of meals, and shots. Loved the ambience. And had brilliant service from Rian and Molly, as well as delicious food from Chef George and his team. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Our gammon, korma, pizzas, vegetarian wellington, brownies, cobbler, and drinks were all top notch. Very pleased. Thank you!

We visited the red lion twice for evening meals during a short midweek break in Cornwall A warm welcome, great food and great prices We’ll worth a visit if you’re in cornwall

We randomly stopped in here on the way back from our holiday in Cornwall late one Saturday evening. What a tremendous place with a lovely welcome. They were actually fully booked but seeing us rock up with our hungry 5 year old the lady said she could seat us in the bar as an exception. Such amazing staff and service, lovely atmosphere and the food was very good indeed - we were certainly not expecting how fabulous it was here for a quick stop. I'm pretty sure it was the best cajun chicken burger I've had - really tasty. The mussels my partner had and the sourdough bread were great. Portion sizes just right. My daughter wolfed down the calamari and then her chicken bites too. All in all highly recommend this place - credit where credit is due.

A table of 4 for a family birthday. Unfortunately for us the pub was taken for a private party and we were booked for the next day!However the staff sorted a table for us and both the food and service were excellent. The 3 ladies were so good Well done.

Go there whenever my wife and I get the chance, mainly for the Sunday roasts which are excellent. We were there on Christmas Day and they excelled themselves once again. Food was delicious, the poached pear dessert was wonderful. As usual the friendly atmosphere and humorous staff were evident. Couldn't eat everything, the dishes being so plentiful, but the staff boxed up the rest for us to take home. Absolutely love this place...

Lovely welcoming pub, excellent member of staff Finlay Blue, who was so friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble. Outstanding chef as we both had the fish and chips and I would say it was better than the fish and chips I had in Padstow! The batter on the fish was so succulent. Wish we had more time to have visited again as the food and service outstanding.

Love this place. Been several times before and every time enjoyed the food and cosy atmosphere. Steak and ale pie - yummy. Meringue - amazing! Was great to see my 9 year old tuck into his jacket potato and finish the lot! Definitely advised to beat the rush and get there early. We can’t wait to go back.

We were here on 15th August a very helpful lady said we could eat out in the garden as we had out two small dogs with us. Nothing seemed to much trouble as at first we didn’t realise that we was sitting in the smokers area! We soon moved up into the garden area how spacious & lovely this was! I’m writing this as the food was delicious & very well presented. I had Steak & Ale pie & my partner had a Ploughman’s . The meals were both plentiful. The Maltese-a Cheesecake with ice/ cream was to die for! Once again the waitress had garden customers all under control & nothing was to much trouble. A big Thank you for such a lovely meal. Compliments to the chef 👏🏻👏🏻

Excellent service the bar man was lovely and very knowledgeable a real credit when I came to bar he acknowledged me and said won’t be a minute rather than ignoring me. Food was in good time fresh home made and really lovely. Dogs welcome. We eat in beer garden by choice and dog treats were available inside. Will defiantly return and the bar man is a credit to the pub! Even with our fussy requests it wasn’t too much. Oh and gluten free options which he also was very knowledgeable! 9/8/23

Lovely pub, friendly staff. Large food portions, well priced for the amount you get! Highly recommend.

We visited here while staying locally . Very busy so worth booking ahead . Friendly staff and good well priced food . We both enjoyed the pie of the day.

Despite being a regular visitor to the area, this was my first visit to the Red Lion. Don't be fooled by the unimpressive exterior. This a great little pub. We were made to feel extremely welcome from the moment we arrived. Service was excellent. The food was great. I had Sea Bass, which was beautifully cooked and presented. This was accompanied by an excellent and tasty selection of veggies. Also looked a good place to come if you just want a drink, with a nice beer garden. I will return.

This is a lovely pub which serves very good food . We had catch of the day which was Haddock with crushed bee potatoes capers, hazelnuts and a bowl of vegetables. The food was cooked really well and the staff were very good. Afterwards we had the red lion cobbler which was lovely soft fruits cooked with apples and a very light scone on top. It’s was delicious. The prices were also very reasonable

We had Saturday evening meal and the food was absolutely beautiful, but the Sunday lunch was something else, absolutely delicious, lots of meat and a lovely selection of freshly cooked vegetables which came separate, best sunny luch I've had. When we go back to st...

The first impression is not the best but look past this. There is good beer from the bar and a good looking menu. The food is pub grub but very good. We must particularly mention our server who was excellent. The whole experience was excellent...

Popped down for some food. Has beetroot and butternut squash. It was really nice. I recommend trying their food. Was hot well presented. Staff friendly as usual. Customer service excellent.

Lovely friendly staff and great food! During our holiday we visited the red lion and the place is lovely and cosy. The food was fresh hot and served quickly (we ate it before taking a picture it was that good lol) it’s also great that...

We went for Lunch before the ATV experience.What a great find lunch was excellent quality, hot and service friendly.highly recommended.

Stopped in for lunch fast service great prices and the food was fresh and cooked to perfection nice little pub

Absolutely amazing food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. We recommend this pub 100% and will definitely come again.

A nice little pub with a great atmosphere and excellent menu. The food was 10/10, absolutely cooked to perfection. The service was also fantastic even though it was very busy. Cant fault it at all. Would definitely recommend.

Stumbled upon this little gem last week. The best Sunday roast I have had out for a long time. You can even have all 3 meats for an extra £1 , which I reckon is an absolute bargain. Lovely friendly smiley staff and an uber...

Visited yesterday evening, superb dinner, Mediterranean tart was very tasty. Friendly staff , comfortable surroundings. Will definitely return. Thank you

Had a few meals now, and always the same, Great food and service. The food is varied and always well presented. the real ale beers are always fresh and clear The service is always to a high standard, never have to leave your table for...

Called in for a lunchtime meet up with friends today. It was our first visit but won't be the last. Very warm welcome for us and the 2 dogs. Friendly, prompt service and good, well presented food. Main courses and desserts were a cut above...

Had lunch here yesterday - pork tenderloin from the menu and crispy battered beef from the special board - delicious excellent sized portions and extremely friendly service.

We had a delicious lunch today The pork tenderloin with leeks and rattler jus was divine and the fish and chips fresh and nicely cooked The servers were lovely So friendly and helpful

We were a group of 30 friends celebrating Christmas and cannot praise the staff and food more highly. The food was delicious and the service was excellent and very good value. I can recommend all the choices on the menu as everyone in the group...

Too many pubs are becoming restaurants where you can, if you are lucky, have a drink as long as you can find a seat outside but this lovely pub had diners and drinkers alike making for a great ambiance. We are a family of 4....

We were driving around looking for somewhere to eat and drove past one or two that looked less inviting. Nearly drove past The Red Lion because the exterior belied the pub behind it. We were so glad we decided to stop, bar staff were lovely,...

I seldom review places - but am making the effort to spread the word about this pub as it is deserved. we have been to Cornwall working and have had some disappointing experiences until we were told about the Red Lion. Proper food and efficient...

This place has a great atmosphere. The owners and regulars are very friendly and helpful. We ate here a couple of times during our week in Truro. The log burner made it warm and cosy. We will definitely visit again the next time we are...

Visited twice for Sunday lunch and breakfast. The food was excellent as was the service. The staff are lovely and the pub is dog friendly. I only wish I lived nearer, but will most certainly be back.

I took my blind friend for lunch. We were instantly welcomed and the door held open. They were all friendly and efficient. The pub was lovely with atmosphere, but plenty of space. We both enjoyed scampi and chips plus I enjoyed a malteser cheesecake to...

The meat is amazingly tender with great vegetables, food service is quick, and you even get after chocolates

Stunning food, came here for our last evening meal, before going home from our holiday. The service was impeccable, friendly and professional. The food came out in a timely fashion and was outstanding. Our whole party throughly enjoyed it.

We visited twice during a weeks stay, friendly and helpful staff. Good pub food arrived quickly and for a very decent price. Serves local drinks as well as usual pub standards.

Fantastic from answering my message via the facebook page to the welcome at the pub for all our family of 10 plus our old dog. The food was lovely, as it was a Sunday thee were some roasts and 2 of my grandaughters had roast...

Lovely generously proportioned meal, reasonably priced. Friendly staff and locals. Clean, pleasant surroundings. Easy parking. We will certainly visin again.

Booked for 3 of us to have Sunday dinner (6pm table). Seated straight away with a pleasant greeting. Drinks and food order taken efficiently and quickly. We weren’t originally planning to eat Sunday roast, but two of us selected the roast dinner and one from...

The staff were so lovely and accommodating to us. We had an adults roast dinner and Childs roast and adult burger. The child’s one was a nut roast which actually resulted into my daughter choking slightly on the nuts as it was quite bitty so...

Visited The Red Lion by recommendation from a local resident, we were not disappointed, We were made very welcome from the minute we walked in our two dogs were also very welcome. Food was lovely and at a good price.

Truly exceptional, great food, amazing service by Gary and the team. It made my impromptu birthday meal and drinks very special. I can’t thank the team at the Red Lion enough. How lucky we are to call this our local pub.

Fantastic breakfast - I had the full ‘Cornish’ fresh produce and perfectly cooked. My wife had the ‘vegan stack’ and again looked and tasted fantastic. Very clean pub with incredibly charming and pleasant staff. Can’t recommend highly enough

We ate here as a family of 7, midweek. Three of us are coeliacs and one dairy intolerant. Our meals were just great for all of us. I had the fish of the day which was amazing. The pub has a great atmosphere and the...

Wow, we heard the food and atmosphere was good but that was an understatement. Faultless, amazing food, perfect portions (although I couldn't finish), great staff... we will most definitely be taking up the week night themes... looking forward to writing more posts about thus gem!

Went here for our wedding anniversary and my birthday and what a great find this place turned out to be. The staff were fantastic, treated us like welcome regulars, service was spot on without being obsequious. The menu was very much traditional but with surprisingly...

Visited the Red Lion on several occasions both daytime and evening with family and friends and every time has been exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble, the food is amazing. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.

Lovely quaint, unspoilt village pub. Excellent friendly service from landlady George nothing was too much trouble. The chef's food was totally delicious especially the 'proper' whitebait cookery. Thank you all for a lovely lunchtime xx

Visited here for lunch with my wife and youngest daughter yesterday. Superb food, tasty pint of beer, lovely atmosphere and friendly service. Our daughter managed to spill her drink twice, but nobody batted an eyelid. We will certainly be returning soon.

Following a recommendation, we went for an evening meal at the Red Lion and we were not disappointed. Dog friendly, with cheerful, attentive staff, the venue is very welcoming with a varied, reasonably-priced menu and a specials board. I chose the salt and pepper squid...

I hadn't seen my grandparents in a long while thanks to covid and during their weeks stay, the decision was made to go for Dinner. We decided upon the Red Lion. Brownie points were thankfully awarded after a fab dinner at The Red Lion on...

Food and service absolutely fantastic . No more expensive that the large chains . Only down for a week but will return for a third time before we go home.

We’re in the area on holiday and didn’t know where to go for dinner. After looking at the reviews we decided to try the Red Lion and it did not disappoint. This is a lovely homely cosy pub with a great atmosphere. The team were...

Has lunch with 3 friends today, was a great experience! Service was super, all staff really friendly and food was fantastic! Will def visit again.

I have now brought 10 other people to eat at the Red Lion at different times during pre and post lockdown. I only live a 10 min drive away from this pub and now rate it as my favourite. Excellent quality food, delightful staff and...

As a family we all have different allergy requirements, likes and dislikes. Very few pubs can tick all the boxes and provide all with a delicious roast dinner. The Red Lion did just that. The veggie / vegan roast was the best ever. A proper...

Excellent Sunday lunch with a choice of meats, Very friendly and cosy atmosphere backed up by well cooked food. This is a popular Sunday venue and I would advise early booking to get a table

Bit disappointed after all the good reviews. Visited with friends for Sunday lunch and the food was average and the pub is in desperate need of an update and we didn't expect as many dogs as were crammed into a small pub, with one even...

We visited here three times during our stay, the food is absolutely wonderful, fresh and well cooked and tasty, staff are extremely pleasant and welcoming. We will certainly be returning here when we visit Cornwall again.

We have been to the red lion a few times whilst in Cornwall, such lovely staff and the food is lovely too. I always go for my cream tea, but the rest of our group had a selection of meals from the menu and all...

Great food all of our 4 dish's were superb and the place had a lovely welcoming atmosphere . Many Thanks Rob& Jane surrey UK.

It’s ages since anyone cooked me Sunday lunch, so was looking forward to going here having me recommended by our campsite. We both had roast lamb and really enjoyed it. For pudding I had berry cobbler and it was large!! Very good well worth a...

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here this evening. Great food which was obviously freshly prepared and high quality ingredients. Friendly, attentive service, would highly recommend!

The food was excellent, as was the service. As soon as George heard we were walking home in the dark she didn’t hesitate to offer us a lift home, she is the true meaning of kindness and we will never forget her gesture!

We rang at the last minute to see if there was space and we were offered a table in the garden. This was great as it was a nice evening and we have 2 dogs. Super food beautifully presented, reasonably priced, and great friendly service....

Stopped in as we were driving past and spotted the A Frame- pub is set back from the road so not easily spotted. Warm welcome on arrival. Sat in the beer garden and staff regularly checked in with us for drinks and ensuring we had...

We called on the off chance to have a meal and it was busy but nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent, they couldn’t do enough for us, great quality freshly made food. Definitely recommend anyone to try here.

Four of us had dinner at the Red Lion on Saturday 31 July. The menu was varied and quality of food exceptional! I discovered subsequently that the person responsible is Sally who used to run Sally’s Restaurant in St Agnes (now Taste). In addition the...

This is a really lovely pub, traditional in feel with a happy relaxed atmosphere. We stopped after work and had some very well kept beer and cider whilst relaxing in the last of the days sunshine. Staff and owner all lovely, next time we will...

Just enjoyed a superb meal at the Red Lion with the most electric Bluegrass covers music playing in the background. Excellent service, beer and exquisitely fresh fish (catch of the day) which was cooked to perfection!

I booked a table for 8:30pm and even though we arrived 20 minutes early, the member of staff was very friendly and helpful. She showed us to the table and took our drinks order and handed us the menu.. Nothing was too much trouble and...

Lovely country pub, food was of a high standard, a quick service, staff friendly and helpful will definitely come back.

We were pointed to this pub by their sister pub and we were lucky to get a table at such short notice. The pub is cute and small, what we would describe as a proper village pub. The service was second to none, nothing was...

Have visited this pub a few times now, service is second to none, in particular the lovely Sally who is a total asset to the team! Always a warm and friendly welcome, felt very safe with all the covid secure procedures in place, food has been amazing every time in particular the loaded fries! A real gem of a place, definitely one to visit.

Great food, service, quality, value for money. Lovely staff. Fab Covid safe practices. Cleanest toilets since visiting Cornwall a week ago! If you want to feel like your custom is actually wanted -this is definitely a great place to visit. After being turned away from...

Friendly service from the moment of calling to the final bill. Good food and very accommodating on requests. Highly recommended for dates and catching up with friends.

Having moved to St Agnes recently we have been looking for a local pub that serves good food, that is welcoming and not overpriced. We have tried several local pubs, closer to home, without success, so decided to try a little further afield. We visited...

Very friendly staff! Food excellent as always....piping hot fish pie, chilli loaded chips, scampi and enormous burger!! Good Covid measures include place. Raging fire in the wood burner and loved the carved pumpkins decorating the snug dining area.

Don’t over look this pub with a log fire , local beer and great food you will be pleased you stopped by and it won’t break the bank either

Devouring our delicious Lion burgers at home last night, we can confirm that the Red Lion takeaway food is as delicious as the sit down meals in the pub we have come to enjoy together with the warm welcome from Gary & the team😋👍!

Fantastic little find! Great pub, excellent Covid Regulations. Friendly & welcoming staff & fantastic food!! I already wrote a review & added my picture but for some reason it didn’t add to my TA account (?) so have another one! Would definitely recommend 👍🏼

Perfect. This was a last minute booking during a long journey to Cornwall. The Covid regulations are spot on, adhered to in all aspects - we felt very safe. Staff are polite, friendly, warm & welcoming & the Sunday Roast was fantastic, great value for...

Visited last night, the steak was amazing, very friendly welcome our dog was spoilt with lots of love and biscuits, will definitely visit again

Staff very friendly nothing to much trouble service excellent would definitely go back again especially with the nice warm fire .