The Red Lion in Aylesbury Vale

What a find. We were made to feel very welcome including baby. Reasonably standard pub menu but the food was high quality and plenty of it.

Went today for lunch with our 2 year old Great service, allowed us to order off menu (only a cheese toasty) for little one Food was lovely definitely will be coming back

Enjoyable meal in this lovely little pub, one thing marred our experience though, the landlord shouting at the barmaid in front of everyone in the bar, totally unprofessional and unnecessary, maybe he was having a bad day? Hope it’s not a regular occurrence, quite unpleasant to witness.

Tonight I am really enjoying the Christmas ambience and they have a lovely beer called tickety brew. Bar staff were particularly very pleasant and attentive

stopped for lunch and sat outside with our two dogs ( the bar is dog friendly) undercover as the wind was blowing but sunny had a nice lunch good service will visit again

Great place to go for a drink and to meet up with an old friend. Service is always quick and friendly. Thanks to Ed , Debbie and their staff for creating a very nice atmosphere.

Wonderful friendly service in a great country pub. Amazing burgers, they are THE BEST absolutely delicious!

An enjoyable lunch - the food was good and all my colleagues enjoyed their choices. The experience was however negatively affected by the poor payment processes - the internet connection afforded to the staff was rather dodgy so contactless payments were patchy. Thankfully I'd got enough cash to pay so avoided continued embarrassment and delay in getting back to my colleagues. Hope that investment in a better router will mean that future customers don't have the same problems delaying their payments.

We had a delightful Sunday roast here - a table for 10 was never an ideal ask on Mothering Sunday but the staff were immediately accommodating and recommended pre-ordering to ensure we got our first choices! The portions were hot, large and tasty with an excellent selection of veg. The apple crumble for dessert was especially good and the garden area was a big hit with our kids. All the staff were friendly and chatty, with no raised eyebrows when the kids made noise. We had a lovely meal and will definitely be back!

After being very unorganised this year we have had what was a lovely Mothers Day lunch and thank you for accommodating a last minute booking. Food was delicious and thank you for flexibility for a fussy four year old. You were all so helpful and friendly. We are so glad we found you and will all definitely be back soon. Thank you

We were interested to try this pub as it was very local to us. We enjoyed our food although the lunch time menu was very restricted as it appears that there is a bigger choice in the evening. Our shared starter was pate which seemed straight from the supermarket served with white toast..brown wholemeal would have been preferable. My fish with chips and peas was very acceptable as was the steak pie my husband chose. But the dessert of chocolate torte looked brought in. Unfortunately it was a very cold day and the fire in the far room did not heat the area where we were The service was good and the waitress friendly and chatty. The price of the food was very reasonable but there did not seem to be much evidence of local produce or home cooking sadly so we might wait till better weather and a bigger choice of food before we return if ever

Food overpriced compared to others in the area, evening menu choice small, food ok but not amazing - not much meat in steak pudding and very thick pastry, room at back and behind bar cluttered, it’s a pub with restaurant not a jumble sale

Tasty well presented food, friendly staff, very welcoming. The vegetarian options were extensive as the menu was flexible.

Booked for Sunday lunch; just before Christmas. Have visited pub for a drink but not overly impressed. Friends recommended and booked. Freezing cold on the day we visited but the whole pub was warm and cosy. Sat on sofas by the fire. Served drinks quickly and sat down. As it happens the World Cup was on tv. We asked to stay in our seats for lunch. Lunch was served. All piping hot. Turkey dinner was excellent. Vegetables not over cooked and just as I like them. Other roasts good too. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Would recommend.

This has a great menu and does good burgers and fish and chips. Great local feel. Friendly staff . Please support this pub. Reasonable prices.

Visited the Red Lion for their burger menu. A real treat and lovely options. I had the wagyu burger and my husband had the moroccan lamb burger. They were well prepared with perfect sides (chips and salad). Well presented on wooden boards, with enough space to deconstruct (as it was so big!). Service was great, a good choice of wines by the glass, draft ales and lagers, flavoured gins etc. Well worth a visit - just for dinner or at the end of a lovely country walk, visit to the zoo, cycle ride etc - all in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Fabulous meal at the Red Lion today. Our first time visiting this lovely pub. The food was reasonably priced & tasted great. The staff friendly & helpful with the pub having a lovely atmosphere.

Tried new burger menu. Loved ultimate Wagu double challenger burger. Alway excellent food and drink. Best Guinness. Excellent customer service.

great value night out fish and chips brilliant service spot on thanks debie and ed staff so polite and helpful will be back soon

Excellent customer service. This pub is so comfy cosy. Always a lovely environment and Debbie & Ed are so welcoming. This is the only pub we come to. Fish & chips are perfect and excellent value for money. Has to be the best Guinness just...

Amazing dinner gluten free fish and chips home made gf batter and tartar sauce, gf apple pie. Lovely pub with wood burners and so welcoming. Really excited to have found a pub in the the area which serves homemade, delicious and good portion sized food....

Omg the food was absolutely delicious , the beef roast was huge , home made Yorkies and loads of gravy , could not fault it The sausages and mash had large tasty sausages and the fajita meal looked gorgeous too Friendly staff , log fire...

Great christmas lunch cooked by landlord Ed with partner Debbie always made to feel welcome great service and thoroughly enjoyed the tastiest tender turkey we have had to date with all the trimmings great work guys a must stop for great food for locals or...

Splendid food, varied choices, convivial atmosphere, friendly, welcoming service. Food can be easily ordered through the Red Lion website.

I eat here regularly and it never disappoints! Ed, Debbie and the team are great and nothing is too much trouble for them; the food is always spot-on and reasonably priced and there's a great range of local ales. The garden is beautiful - it's...

This was a last minute decision to get a bite to eat on the way home and even though we just missed the cut of last food orders, the team were happy to accommodate and still let us order from the menu when we arrived....

Lovely outside seating area. Service was excellent. Food was very tasty and well presented. Will come back on our next walk to Ivinghoe Beacon

I’ve eaten here on four occasions in the past couple of months and every time it has been great. The food is good and reasonably priced and the local real ale is perfect. Very friendly and polite staff.

What a fantastic pub Yet again they have excelled and can’t thank Deb Ed and all the staff for our Sunday lunch it was fantastic. 100% COVID safe and they work so hard to keep it that way. Food was as always perfect thanks again...

Once again, thanks Debs, Eddie and team for a lovely evening. Excellent food - fish and chips and burgers and chips, plus a safe environment. Definitely on top of Covid safety.

We have just returned home after spending a few days in Dagnall at a small caravan site. The owner recommended this pub and we called in on two nights for food and drinks. Local Tring Beer is superb, food great and very friendly hosts. They...

We visited this little pub after lockdown our first trip out for Sunday lunch. While closedown Ed and Deb refurbed the whole place . It’s safe and super clean an example to how all pubs should be We had a fantastic Sunday lunch and a...

thanks to ed and debbie for looking after my self and my wife on Friday night great fish and chips it was our first night out since march made us fill very safe all the service was to the table covid secure not once did...

Thanks Debs and Eddie for making us feel comfortable and safe. Our first time out since the ease of lockdown. Your attention to detail and our safety was outstanding. Thank you. Look forward to returning.

The covid precautions are tip top. Social distancing excellent. Lovely first evening out with great food and company

What a fantastic job Ed and Debbie have done throughout the pandemic. We were in the pub the night the government announced pubs had to close and we wondered when we would be able to have Ed’s cooking again or a nice pint or two of Tring beer and a appletise. Thankfully they quickly set up a delivery service and what a great menu and service they have provided. Best fish & chips around, they even got dairy free cream in so I could have a curry one Tuesday night now that’s customer service.After four months away we have just returned from our first visit and what a fantastic safe space they have created but there is still that local pub charm. They have kitted out the pub so well with screens, easy clean table tops, hand sanitiser, temperature checks and very clear areas that you can occupy. So glad we can once again go to the pub and know that Ed and Debbie have done everything they can to make the experience as safe as possible in these times.

Thank you to Debbie & Ed. My Dad has had fantastic fish and chips delivered to his door every week. We did a big order when it was his birthday and the whole family had a fantastic meal. Great service and great food.

Awesome pizza delivery this evening! Thank you Debbie & Ed for going above & beyond to make me a gluten free pizza base! It was yummy!! Massive kudos to you for keeping us all going even when the chips are down!! Can’t wait to get back to normal and be back in our favourite pub!

like to thank debie for delivery of our curry and beer all the way to pitstone last night during the current lock down the meal was excellent and the beer the same delivery bang on time thanks

I’d like to take my hat off to Debs and Ed. Tonight we tasted their takeaway curry for the first time and it didn’t disappoint. They delivered due to the latest restrictions. The onion bhajis were amazing. Definitely worth the money. May we sample more takeaways!

Yet another excellent meal for 13 family & friends. All food freshly cooked and meals came out together. Staff are excellent, friendly & nothing is too much trouble. No rush so can stay as long as you want to. Highly recommended.

Eaten here several times now and cannot fault the food and size of the meals. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. The pub is cosy and warm, helped by the log burner in the winter months. Highly recommended.

Yet another fantastic meal! Everything cooked fresh. Puddings are amazing. Excellent value for money. Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff are very attentive and polite.

I went to the Red Lion with friends and we had a Christmas Lunch. The food was excellent and a prepared perfectly. The no plastic approach to Christmas crackers was a great idea. The bar and selection of wines is what you would expect from a well stocked village pub. The 4 real ales on, cater for all tastes. I recommend the Red Lion with it open fire and friendly staff.

Short visit due to time constraints. Warm welcome and nicely decorated for Christmas with care and attention to detail. Reviews on TA led me to the pub. Adnams Beer excellent, although basic cheese and pickle sandwich, whilst looking the part with thick cut bread and nicely presented side salad, actually was tasteless, with only the pickle giving any hint of flavour. Would like to return to compare during an evening.

The food for the golfers get together was excellent, all freshly cooked, served hot & all meals came out together.The staff are exceptionally polite, friendly & helpful.The atmosphere at the Red Lion is friendly & relaxed.Well done Ed and Debbie and staff.Thank you.Sue & Michael T

Called in at the Red Lion for the Tuesday Curry night. Good choice of curries and choice of real ales. Reasonably prices and friendly service.

Recently stayed at a campsite nearby, the Red Lion only being a 10 min walk away - we had a take away scampi and chips, plenty of scampi, nice chips, not long to wait. Would recommend.

Fabulous food and drink. Great service. Brilliant atmosphere. Magician with his unique style of magic and humour. Fantastic evening.

Had our first try at the take away, scampi and chips, wild boar sausage and chips. Great service,great food. Packaging for recycling,so important. Many thanks Chris and Steve

Recently The Red Lion has started doing takeaways and we decided to order Fish & Chips and Wild Boar Sausage & Chips! The food was really delicious, and we’d definitely order again! Great value and having compostable packaging is a bonus too! Thank you Ed and Debbie!

The most welcoming pubs I have visited in a long time. Staff were terrfic food excellent pub grub. At last a pub that serves simple well cooked food. Looking forward to our next visit.

We were staying nearby and decided to go for a meal for Fish Night. We were not disappointed. My husband had the mussels and I had tuna steak - I was asked how I would like it cooked and it came exactly how I like it (well done). Both were excellent and tasty. The pub was quite busy round the bar with what appeared to be locals having a Friday night drink but everybody was very friendly. We ate in the bar which gradually got busier as the night went on. We also had the best Eton Mess that we have had. If we lived neared we would like to go more.

The Red Lion Dagnell is such a lovely little pub. Cosy, peaceful and everything an English pub should be! There's a very good selection of drinks and the food is absolutely delicious! If I'd had room for seconds I would have! Edward and Debbie are such wonderful people with a wealth of knowledge, and they make you feel so welcome when you arrive! It was such a pleasure to spend an evening there, and we cannot wait to return!

We called in at 6pm for an early feed, but, they had a charity band on and the menu was very limited. The staff were very friendly and the food we did order was pretty good. Worth giving it another go to be fair. Tiny point, the menus were too faded to read properly

We stopped in for an early dinner on a bank holiday Monday. Staff were friendly and helpful. Despite us arriving half hour before the kitchen opened they took our orders and made us welcome. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the sizzling salmon! Dogs are allowed in the bar area. I would happily come back here.

We had been out for a Sunday drive and decided to find a place for a spot of lunch. We stumbled across the red lion advertising sunday roast and decided to stop. There was a warm, friendly atmosphere and we were greeted with a smile from behind the bar. It was all very relaxed but efficient. Having been shown to our seats we were given the menu and ordered our drinks. Although the menu was limited, the quality of the food was excellent and the value for money very good. A genuine British pub with good food, good value and no gastro pretensions.

Great food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Formal dining area and real pub atmosphere. Great selection of ales on tap which change regularly.

A group of us have been walking the Icknield Way in stages and on 9th March - a very windy day - we completed the final stage from Dunstable Downs to Ivinghoe Beacon. The Red Lion is conveniently situated half way along this route, so we pre-ordered our lunch and were delighted with the warm welcome, friendly service, and excellent food.

The pub was pleasantly warm and the welcome was genuine. The beers were good and although there was a bit of a wait for the food, it was was nice and fresh and well presented. The fish and chips looked amazing. We shall return.

31 of us had a great lunch just before Christmas. Great food and service. Thankyou for being so efficient and friendly. We will come back again soon.

We had our yard Christmas Party at this lovely venue. Debbie and Ed did an incredible job of catering for our group of 40 guests. Their buffet was superb, including vegetarian and vegan options. (There was a great cheese board option, and their pork pie was amazing!) They have a good-sized function room which accommodated our numbers well. It is such a warm and cosy traditional village pub, with really friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

27 people, choice of 3 starters, 3 mains & 3 desserts. Excellent home cooked food, all meals came out together and were hot. Staff could not be more polite and helpful. A really great evening had by all. Highly recommended.

Visited the red lion for sunday lunch with some friends after failing to get into another venue Very pleasantly surprised, good friendly welcome, comfortable bar and eating area, lunch was excellent with very attentive service Would recommend

Yesterday we had a club lunch (30 diners) and we were all impressed with the warmth of the welcome, the standard of service and quality of the food. Thank you Ed and Debbie for coping with the uncertainty of numbers attending due to the mini-beast-from-the-east with patience and good humour.

There's a roaring coal fire in the corner of the pub, evoking memories for me of a childhood when everyone's home was warmed by these embers. I like the smell of this kind of open fire.

We visited with our family for a pre Christmas drink and were so impressed. Beautifully decorated and warm and cosy, we immediately felt really Christmassy! Great beer, wine and terrific choice of gin - brilliant! We have decided we are going to meet up every month there now

This is a lovely, friendly pub and perfect for a relaxed drink or two. My husband and I have eaten Sunday lunch here several times and it's always been delicious, piping hot and freshly cooked. Recently we went to a club Christmas lunch booked for 40 people. Despite only having a small staff, service was quick, attentive and more importantly very relaxed making it all a very enjoyable experience. The numbers did not compromise the meal in any way and the food, as usual, was superb. Looking forward to our next visit.

Unfortunately we broke down just round the corner from the pub. So with two hungry children we thought we would pay it a visit.

Last Friday my wife had a puncture, a dog walker kindly went home for a pump, he tried to pump the tyre to no avail, he rang the landlady of the Red Lion to ask if my wife could park her car in pub car park overnight,she said it was no problem, the following day my son returned to the pub the following day to change the wheel, they had a great lunch, unfortunately he dropped a set of keys in the leaves, the following Monday my wife and I returned to look for the keys, a member of staff kindly helped me look for the keys without any luck, he told me that he will vacuum the car park the following day, he did so and found my son's keys, on my son's recommendation I had the ham,egg & chips, I must say they were the best I have eaten.

We had a lovely evening meal on Saturday with family and Friends, lovely atmosphere and great food. The service was good too, would definitely visit again.

Being one of the locals i have to try and adjust the comments of locals being served before yourselfs.. we all patiently waited while you where served (which you switched through the group) ordering drinks meals over a space of 10 minutes.. one of the locals who waited kindly (did not order his meal/drink) but brought out the high chair for you.. your meal i cant comnent..

I've never had such bad service. From the moment we walked in the barman was extremely unhelpful. We weren't made to feel welcome. The food we ordered came out wrong and when we flagged this, his response was ' well its gonna get cold so someone will have to claim it'. The food very poor in quality. He wasn't even prepared to change or rectify the order. Also when we went to order drinks from the bar, even though we were there first. The locals were seen to before us and we were completely blanked. Overall a really disappointing experience. Plus it wasn't cheap. I've been a chef for for nearly 30 years and if I served food like that or spike to customers in that fashion I would be sacked on the spot.

Really nice real home-cooked food pub, with lovely friendly young staff and a good selection of cider and ales.

After a previous misunderstanding about evening meal times we tried again and were warmly welcomed for a 7:45 bar meal for 6 of us. Enjoyed it!

Great place to meet and eat. Our walking group of 21, met here for a circular walk. We pre ordered and so after the walk the food, which is freshly cooked, arrived promptly, piping hot and delicious. Highly recommendable

I tried to book a table for 7.45pm, as we'd done several times before. They asked could we come at 7? This wasn't possible so they said could we make 7.30? Still not possible for us, so I asked if they were full then. Oh no, but the kitchen closes at 9. As we would have ordered before 8 we would have been out before 9, but they lost 6 customers today.

We went here to take part in the fortnightly quiz and booked a table so we could eat first. The staff were friendly which was the saving grace for the evening. After waiting some time to order, the very friendly staff member told us that the only thing not on the menu that evening was ham. We all chose what we would eat and then found out that there was no salad - everyone else had got there first, no soup because who wants soup at this time of year ( well we did actually) and if we were thinking of dessert, there was no vanilla ice cream and probably no custard. We were disappointed as three of us wanted salads. However, we did make a choice and crossed our fingers it would not run out before the order reached the kitchen. Wish we had not bothered as fish was greasy, overlooked and batter devoid of much fish. Although I have to say my burger was passable. 45 minutes after arrival we finally got our meal which we were still eating when the quiz started. We declined puddings as we were would have had to order before the kitchen closed. Nice wine though!

This pub was recommended to me by a colleague who was aware I was staying in Dunstable. To be on the safe side we phoned through to make a reservation, which proved unnecessary as the pub and restaurant area were both very quiet on the Saturday we visited.My wife and I had our 4yo grand daughter with us who wasn't feeling at her best.We arrived and were made very welcome by a lady I assume to be the landlady. Some items on the starters menu were not available, but with hindsight I wonder if it is because this establishment does much of its business through lunch rather than in the evenings.Anyway, we had two sausage & mash, (one adult sized, 1 child sized) and a rare sirloin steak. I enjoyed my steak, especially the rocket & mushroom with the steak and sauce; and the adult sausage & mash was praised for both the main elements.We were well looked after by the staff and made to feel welcome as guests throughout.The IPA I drank was well kept (as they say!).A good pleasant evening where a slightly off colour 4 yo was made equally as welcome as the older members of the party.Not sure if we will ever be returning this way, but if we were, we'd know a place where we could happily visit again

I love the Red Lion. I love the drive to Dagnall across Ashridge, and, yes it's worth the drive to a real village pub. I wish this could be my local - Dagnall residents are lucky to have this friendly hub. We still try and come along as often as we can. The mainly local beers change regularly - there's always something new to try. Also well chosen wines by the glass or you can just order a lovely coffee. The quiz nights are fab, the food is fantastic and reasonably priced (book in for fresh fish Friday) and the welcome is delightful.

My friend and I have used this pub for years as it's in between our towns. Lovely pub, always feels welcoming and cared for, including lots of work to the gardens and at Christmas it's a fairy tale with a tree, lights and fire on. Staff are always great, food and drinks good. Can not fault it so won't!

Four of us went to The Red Lion for Sunday lunch. It is quite hard to find a well cooked roast with good meat & tasty gravy. The Red lion managed it on both counts.The roast beef was cooked to perfection as were the veg. The fish pie was superb and my Granddaughters veggy roast was just right. Even tho they had no record of our booking (and L had confirmed that morning) we did not have to wait too long for our meal and the staff were very pleasant indeed.We shall be back......and soon.

Unplanned visit - went on a whim!Friendly, welcomingGood honest foodEnjoyed open fires and the relaxed atmosphereWill definitely visit again

We called in just before Christmas for a light lunch. We were advised that there were several large groups having Christmas lunch and our sandwiches might take a while. As it was we were served very promptly. The pub was nicely decorated and we were glad there was no loud, raucous music. It was warm and cosy and the service was good. The sandwiches were adequate but would have been better if the filling had been more generous.

Brilliant local pub. Great food and ales. Lovely country pub atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Great location for walks. Outside area for the warmer weather. Dog frendly.

Good pub food in a nice clean setting. We were a group of about twelve and they served up a range of choices in a punctual manner. Meals were enjoyed by everyone present.

After a long walk we were keen to find a good pub for lunch and a couple of drinks. After reading the reviews this seemed like a great find, god, wrong could we be. The sign outside said food was served 12-9pm with lunch menu until 3pm. After ordering drinks we were told that they had stopped serving food (this was at 2.30pm) due to a large party coming in later. There was no attempts at an apology and if I'm honest the whole atmosphere was very 'local' and we didn't feel very welcome. We left half our drinks and moved on swiftly, what a disappointment.

We have been drawn back to this lovely country pub on a number of occasions because of the warm welcoming atmosphere. It's great to see a crackling open fire on a cold frosty winter's night. The pub quiz, held on alternative Mondays, is fun to do and the Tapas menu is both delicious and a great idea for light bites if one doesn't want to eat a whole meal.

Thanks Debbie and Ed for a great evening and providing excellent food and service for thirty people. Real home cooked food.

Had a family gathering booked at home, but with the weather forecast looking dreadful, this friendly pub provided us with a buffet with less than 48 hours notice. Great food and excellent service.

Had a fabulous meal tonight. Fresh dressed crab for starters and a beautiful lemon chicken burger with sweet potato fried for mains. I have driven passed this pub so many times, I will definitely be stopping to eat at this lovely village pub.

Thanks to the red lion for supporting whipsnade park golf charity day with a great faffle prize for cancer research always a Good reception when we go there thanks again great pub

We visit regularly for food and usually a few drinks. The atmosphere is always great with lively locals and staff that are attentive and always make you feel welcome.The menu is varied and caters for all tastes so you can always find a tasty dinner whatever you are in the mood for. They serve food till late (around 9pm on a week day I believe) and have lots of comfy seating with a separate dining room if you do not wish to eat in the bar area. All in all a great local pub, well done!

Having called in advance to check if they did food all day on a Saturday, we turned up at 3.10, hungry after a long walk.We were then told that all we could have after 3 were starters or light snacks, and chips. They refused to do sandwiches, then realising some of the starters weren't available, relented and said they would do cheese and pickle or tuna. The food we got was vile. Tuna sandwich had massive chunks of red onion; sweet potato fries were hard and oily; prawn cocktail was tasteless. Worst of all was goats cheese tart - had been heated under a grill, so top was scorched and the filo on the bottom was raw!Staff were unfriendly and unhelpful - they really weren't interested. A dreadful experience - we won't be back

Having visited the Red Lion on several Fish Fridays now I thought a review was in order.Yesterday we sampled the scallops, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Followed by Fish and Chips. Good sized piece of cod with beautiful golden batter, very nice.Having seen a review below regarding the scampi and crab, all I can say is that my husband regularly chooses and enjoys the scampi at The Red Lion and we have also sampled and enjoyed the crab.Overall a great local independent traditional pub.

Lovely social pub. Run by a young family A good selection of beers . Ample parking outside with a beer garden and patio options available.Admittedly I've never eaten then but having seen the food being served it looks very good.Overall a very tidy little pub and I'll happily recommend it .

Wonderful food and even though I pre ordered the meals I made a mistake and ordered one short, this did not phase Debbie the landlady, even though they were a man down in the kitchen,she took it all in her stride and produced another roast dinner with no problem whatsoever. Made to feel very welcome and the service was impeccable!! Nothing was too much trouble, even keeping different tabs running for the same group. The pub has been transformed recently, tastefully decorated inside and beautiful gardens and planters outside. You can see the present landlords take a great deal of pride in their pub, producing amazing food, wonderful service and a great atmosphere. The beers pretty good as well!! Highly recommended! So lovely to have a traditional country pub in such a lovely little village.

Went last night with friends. Has a lovely seafood platter to start and a perfectly cooked fillet steak for main. If I had one complaint (and why I didn't rate 5/5) it's that a few things on the menu weren't available and had to substitute others that made up the platter.Having said that a great meal, great service and great value for money.Thanks, we'll be back

We walked with a group of around 25 people, ending up in this pub for lunch. We had to pre order our food a week in advance from an unimaginative menu. When the food arrived it was pretty terrible. It wasn't cheap at £10 per main. But with the quality, we should have been paying nearer £6.I'm not sure which pub the previous reviewers visited, but we didn't have the choice of food at the prices described. There is nothing at all about this place to make me want to come back.

we were looking for a place for lunch and passed the Red Lion. We are so glad we stopped there. The welcome was warm and the staff friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was cosy with coal fires in the bar and restaurant. The food was slow in coming out, but it was worth waiting for - fresh and home cooked. There were games to borrow so you could easily while away an afternoon, very pleasantly - well fed and well watered.