The Red Lion in Central Bedfordshire

We've been here for drinks and snacks many times And finally booked a table for Sunday roast and we were not disappointed Good sized portions and good quality too. Definitely plan to come back

Wonderful food and excellent Host and Staff, Ten family members stuffed ( but a few still manage dessert ). Looking forward to returning again.

i come here often and every trip is a lovely meal out with either friends or family, so glad they welcome dogs into the bar area and my children were over the moon to see the play area outside, would recommend this pub to everyone, such welcoming staff and by far the best atmosphere compared to most pubs i’ve been in! always so impressed with the lovely food and large variety for drinks☺️

One of those gems that are too often in very short supply. Friendly, polite, efficient staff and a publican who likes to chat. All very natural. Superb Sunday lunch Sensible pricing. Bloody good show all round !!

we would like to thank Gary and his team at the Red Lion for hosting our 50th wedding anniversary lunch for 20+ family and friends, everything was prefect the staff the food the service all deserve a 6 star rating

Very warm welcome and fabulous food! Portions were spot on for a hungry traveller, and the pub was so clean.

We had our first pint post lockdown in the Red Lion today. A beautiful pub overlooking the village green. The owners were lovely and welcoming and garden and premises immaculately clean. Will definitely go back and try the food.

Just happened to driving through Studham the my Dad and his little yorkie Bertie, when we decided spur of the moment to stop off for lunch at the red lion, a pub I've never visited before. Lovely comfortable country pub with roaring log fire, friendly...

We usually end up here for lunch As usual food was good Lots of choice and good quality Bar staff are always friendly Be back soon

First time sampling the Sunday Lunch offer as usually we have more of a snack after walking the dog. The pub was busy, the log fire was roaring and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. As always there was a cheery greeting from the landlord...

I had lunch today at The Red Lion with friends. I ordered a jacket potato with chilli con carne. It was appalling. One very small potato which came with a chilli mix of chickpeas, carrot and kidney beans. The ‘carne’ I.e. meat was virtually invisible....

What a wonderful place - excellent Sunday lunch - really pleasant smiling attentive staff. No wonder it's busy. Good wine list and choice of beers too.

We popped in here after a visit to Whipsnade zoo. We were just a bit too late for a meal but the lovely landlord gave us a complimentary bowl of roast potatoes, which was very welcome! All staff were lovely and friendly, as was the...

Lovely cosy pub, with good bar meals and a restaurant. Manageress and owner both obviously care, and have excellent hospitality skills. We ordered an toasted sandwich and a nachos plate. Having checked with the kitchen, I was offered some chilli topping, which was hot and...

We have passed this pub/ restaurant a few times , so thought to give it a go. Booked for 7..30 pm Saturday 14th Sept, had drinks outside in the lovely garden, easy to park, very welcoming inside, great selection of ales and wine, told no...

We spent a brilliant few hours on the Green here last Saturday, in our camping chairs, listening to some great live music, enjoying a picnic, and the hospitality of the Red Lion. Lots to see, raffles, stalls and just generally very nice people, our first...

Met a close friend who I’ve worked with & have known for 20 years for a nice pub lunch. We both went for the bot with a side order of chips. All washed down with a pint of lager. A very nice lunch & excellent...

After coming in with friends for a drink was told to leave by the “lease holder”/manager/gary. He needed a valid reason but made one up, needs to upgrade his people skills and attitude or leave?!

We stumbled across this pub after two nearby pubs had no tables. It was a stroke of luck. The best pub roast we've ever tasted. We both had the chicken, which was soft and full of flavour. Came with a Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, cranberry sauce...

After our first visit came in again, this time with a dog, who was allowed in the bar area. Three of us had another excellent meal, well cooked and once again excellent service. I chose the Red Lion Burger which was very tasty. Although not...

We just had a very. very good Pub lunch here. Excellent food and value for money. Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful log fire. Thoroughly recommend.

First visit for lunch at this pub and was very pleased. Very cosy and welcoming restaurant. Tasty, delicious food. Plenty of choice, reasonable prices. Staff were ALL very friendly. Small car park. Would definitely return if in the area.

What a splendid old pub. Nice and warm on a chilly day and very comfortable. The service is friendly and the Landlord goes out of his way to make every one welcome. There is plenty of choice and the portions are generous. We were all...

We went to the Red Lion last night and we had a lovely meal at a reasonable price. The staff and locals were friendly and welcoming. I have never been before but will definitely go again.

We re-visited The Red Lion for lunch with an old friend. It is a delightful setting and the decor originally the work of Annie, Gary's late wife, is still as eye catching as ever.Our meal was delicious and very reasonably priced. It was a great...

Not quite sure what's going on at the Red Lion as we have previously enjoyed great food on several visits over the years. Today's visit was truly awful as we ordered one of the dishes on the Specials board. Home made pizza with lots of...

Visited here recently with a friend who is a regular, its a fabulous quaint pub with glorious food, i would say it would be a little awkward if you were not local and looking for some food but im sure you would be made welcome....

Unfortunately as there was entertainment outside instead of serving the usual lunch there were only sandwiches or jacket potatoes on the menu. I wasn't told this when I booked. However the sandwiches were delicious and we were treated to drinks to compensate. We were the...

Annual event raising money for children with cancer. Professionally run event We had an Excellent day, lovely atmosphere, live music provided by variety of musicians. Auction, face painting and other stalls. Great family day. Definitely a date for my diary next year.

We love this pub, good food, good drink, good entertainment, lovely staff. It’s a very cosy, romantic pub with a lovely atmosphere.

Just popped in for something to eat At it was May Day and the royal wedding it was busy But managed to find a table outside in the sunshine We both had the ploughman’s lunch and a couple of drinks each Would recommend And will...

Simply had to post a message highlighting how great The Red Lion is. If you are looking for a traditional local village pub with a great beer garden then this is it. 100% in all aspects especially the great value of the varied menu.

Excellent food and service as well as being reasonably priced. Smashing pub in a lovely village.Also a good selection of beers.

Seven adults, two toddlers and a newborn, had a lovely meal at The Red Lion, Studham yesterday, service was excellent, pub was really busy, staff very attentive. We all had the Sunday Roasts, which I have to say was one of the best roasts I’ve...

We have never been out for Christmas dinner before-lesson learnt! The price of £70 per head, we were prepared to pay (and have) but it did not equate to what was on offer. There should have been a menu choice for children. We were given...

Out for a tour around some of my sites & just fancied a nice pub lunch.A pint of Coors & a Chilli Con Carne,just the thing to warm me up.A nice log fire & a cheery welcome at this great pub.I’ve never had a duff...

I’ll make this as short as possible. A friend and I were hiking for the day when we ended up in Studham where we stopped for a couple of well deserved pints in The Red Lion. As we had warm clothes on and muddy boots...

This was my first visit to the Red Lion and sadly it will be my last. The food was average, my steak and ale pie was soggy like it had been heated in the microwave. Our table was booked for 8 o'clock so when finishing...

You never know quite where you are in Studham. There are several chunks of Studham dotted around the Herts-Beds borders and joined by twisty leafy lanes that quickly create the sense that you have lost sense of direction. Eventually you'll come across The Red Lion...

Great summer bar in village centre Serves good food Beer garden at front I have been here on numerous occasions and it is always enjoyable

Stopped at the Red Lion for lunch on Saturday we both had ploughman's which was very good but slightly over priced but fresh and still very enjoyable. Service was good with the meals delivered to the table promptly.

Began at Nettleden, lunch at the delightful Red Lion and returned to Nettleden. A very warm welcome greeted our arrival and the young lady behind the bar was pleasant and informative. The orders were taken promptly and service was swift. Each of the meals were...

We called in for a quick lunch and were greeted by the friendly landlord. Only sandwiches and panini were available for lunch as the chef was new and finding his feet. It was a lovely day so we sat outside and enjoyed a cool beer...

We visited today for lunch. Pub was heaving as local Ukulele group were meeting there ! And playing too ! It was fantastic, we really enjoyed the music and sing song too! My parents were so chuffed, they're 80+ years old and just loved the...

Just had another very relaxed lunch. Great pub atmosphere with a couple of pints of real ale and an excellent Halloumi and Mushroom Burger.

Well located by the common and not too posh, you can wear wellies or a suit and feel comfortable Great selection of beer and wine Good pub menu with a grill and special night on Wednesday and Thursday ,all served with a polite and friendly...

Nice location and helpful staff but food distinctly below par - pub grub as we used to have. Special for day was served with wrong gravy, was stogey and not particularly warm. The place was quiet so had little reason not to produce satisfactory fare....

Recently recommended and tested venue. What a lovely warm and friendly pub. The atmosphere was as warm as a country village pub should be. The food was really fresh and wholesome with excellent portions. We requested the pie of the day,we were told it wasn't...

We have been to this event 2 yrs in a row, situated on the green in front of the Red Lion. The 2 locals in the village are ''chalk'' and ''cheese'', we have had lunch here, and liked the pie & chips, ample for a...

Lunch with my daughter - a perfect venue for a nice relaxed Monday lunchtime chat and food along with Greene King IPA - so its got to be good! Nice and peaceful, no rushed service, just pleasently helpful and a good selection of food, idealfor...

This was a destination pub for a birthday lunch. The food was delicious and the ales were on good form. The staff were friendly and efficient and the main meal and dessert were served promptly. Having enjoyed our break we set off to continue our...

What a lovely lunch, we both had the pie, it was very tasty. Friendly staff as always. See you all soon.

Looked after us beautifully....we arrived at 5:10, they stopped serving at 5pm. We didn't know this but they very kindly asked the chef and he rustled us up two roast dinners.... Gary is charming and the girls behind the bar very helpful....lovely atmosphere.... Will return

We have eaten here twice, the owner has been here a while. The restaurant seems fairly popular with locals, not your broad based local clientele. It has competition with a public house on the green, 2mins away. These are as different as chalk and cheese....

I booked a table for four a birthday lunch,when we arrived the service and attitude of the manger gary and his staff was appalling, We waited over an hour for our starter and almost a further hour for the main course, which we had to...

I visited the pub yesterday and what an extensive menue. Some of our party wanted something which was not on the menu but the staff were quick to accommodate. I had Scampi and it was delicious and plenty of it. The waitress was very busy...

Called in on the off chance for lunch . It was bustling and as soon as we walked in it felt friendly. Ordered drinks and were offered menus. The pub was busy but we didn't have to. Wait too long for our food. The fish...

I feel that visiting the Red Lion at Studham is like putting on a comfy pair of slippers. Being run by the same team it’s consistent, you feel comfortable and know what to expect. Although I am not a ‘regular’ I do enjoy a meal...

Actually started off in another pub in Studham but left due to indifferent service. Worked out well for us as The Red Lion was welcoming with really good food. This pub is picturesque and clearly takes pride in being part of the local community. Lucky...

Visited on the off-chance of getting a roast dinner, and weren't disappointed. The chicken supreme roast was delicious, and a really good portion size. Fantastic service, friendly staff who can't do enough for you, and the kind of welcome that you rarely find in an...

First time visiting and really enjoyed it. Will definitely go back and I don't say that very often ! Me and my friend shared a starter of Camembert with rustic bread then I had steak and chips for mains and my friend had the burger...

Had a lovely Sunday lunch with family. The red lion was welcoming and I had the roast chicken which was delicious and the roast potatoes the best I have had! I will definitely be back!

After reading lots of good reviews of this pub our expectations were high. And when we arrived we were most impressed with the interior of the pub. It is really well laid out and looked and, indeed was, most welcoming. We were however, disappointed to...

Very good meal of fish and chips. Pleasant and helpful staff, and jovial landlord made our visit well worth the effort of driving out. A trifle expensive, but very comfortable. The loyalty card is something I haven't come across so much in village pubs before...

We have been here for lunch many times, sometimes with the dog. Excellent food and service. Today we had paninis, chips and salad - delicious. As always, too much (quantity-wise) for me, but perfect for my Husband. I was trying to find a fault so...

Had a great lunch at the Red Lion, lovely log fire, pleasingly peaceful, good friendly service, great beer and superb lunch.

It's the second time we have been here. Lovely welcoming fire on such a horrible day. Very attentive and helpful service. There were four of us and we all enjoyed our meals in a nice atmosphere . Will definatly go there again.

We have eaten at The Red Lion twice now, both times the food has been good. Firstly though, I should say that both times we have been, we have had to side step to locals at the bar. As this is a pub, it is...

I booked earlier in the day, not expecting to get in being so close to Christmas. We made our reservation easily and when we arrived were greeted with a smile and seated straight away. The menu is good and the specials added that bit more!...

Our Sunday Roast was absolutely delicious, there was plenty of food and extra potatoes and yorkshire puddings were given too! Great service, great food, great staff :) Garry and his team of girls are always so welcoming and friendly. It is always a pleasure to...

Had another great relaxed lunch at the Red Lion and enjoyed some amazing entertainment provided in the bar by a local music group. They were not intrusive and certainly added to the good atmosphere that Gary and his team have created. Great sea food platter...

Very welcoming accommodated our children and dog very well, great food and good price. Lovely friendly staff. Nice little play area for the children. Our dog wandered behind the bar, staff thought nothing of it and gave her a chew, they didn't have the pudding...

I stopped here recently for some lunch with a friend. I remembered that I have been here for lunch about 5-6 times and it has always been good. I like that they have a good choice, its fresh and good quality food. I like the...

Never did get a smile from the young barmaid. Maybe it was because she knew the IPA and Timothy Taylors beer were not at their best. Or maybe she knew the kitchen would forget one of party's pre-ordered food? Maybe we just hit a bad...

A last minute decision to ring for a table. Very helpful and accommodating. We both had Sunday Roast 1 lamb & 1 chicken. Dinner was well cooked and served with a nce selection of vegetables. We then had desserts of the day, 1 eton mess...

I have never been to a less welcoming pub and that was from the owner garry who I found to be rude and impatient,I found the food to be undercooked which made my partner feel very unwell the following day which is a shame for...

Visited several times before and always been made welcome and had good service. Food was nice had a starter sharing platter and main of sausage and mash, friends had the curry and was enjoyed. We finished off with a coffee BEWARE if you don't mind...

The Platers on offer for lunch are great. We had both the chorizo and parma ham version as well as the seafood version- both were more than ample for a lunchtime and at very sensible prices. Others had jacket potatoes which again were really good....

Early evening bike stop for a pint & chips. Sat out front in the very pleasant garden area surrounded by the bay trees with fairy lights on. Had an excellent pint of Adnams Southwold, and the chips came really quickly. Nice pub.

We went here for Sunday lunch on Mother's Day and had a nice meal. Service was good and we didn't wait very long for any course or to be asked if we wanted more drinks, were enjoying our meal etc. in between. The food was...

Nice warm pub with roaring open fire. Good selection of pup grub on the lunchtime menu. Very good guest ale and our seafood platter and bacon & brie toasted baguette were perfectly fine. But at about £30 for two drinks and two plates of food...

First and last visit, staff very attentive to their regular customers, but left us waiting for ages without asking if we wanted anything. Food adequate but twice cooked chips were cremated and looked and tasted nasty. Very disappointing , it looked so promising from the...

I have been to this quirky pub several times for lunch and the food is generally good pub grub - chiili con carne, burger etc. I went with some colleagues just before Christmas and chose the mussels as a starter - they were horrendous -...

Not a great night at the Red Lion Grill night, food was not good quality and very bland. Service was poor, you get a glass of wine with the deal and we had to ask for it twice, as a change over in waitresses

I have had a pre Christmas lunch at the Red Lion for many years, I had a nice lunch, but there were parts of the lunch menu missing, Bacon wrapped chipolata, Yorkshire pudding, Winter Berries, Crème Fraiche. Not worth the price hike.

Myself and my partner have been to the Red Lion three times now , on each occasion treated to a warm welcome , nice surroundings , with a bar and restaurant area ,have only eaten on one visit so far , but the meals were...

Gary Ellis and his friendly staff provide a wonderful meal at either lunchtime or evenings in a lovely pub, decorated with memorabilia of the area. The meals have been excellent and the service was prompt and extremely friendly. It appears well favoured by the local...

Loved by walking groups, ours included, we have experienced only their lunchtime food. Efficient service, a cosy feel to the place, a nicely decorated one bar local. Four real ale hand-pumps with replacement beers advertised, also fizzy lagers if you will. The tasty plated foods...

This family run pub provides a warm welcome for its customers. The food is excellent, traditional pub food. The portions are plentiful & the menu is varied. Garry & his staff look after you well. They cannot do enough to make sure your meal is...

A very cosy, homely, quirky pub. Friendly, helpful team, and landlord Garry kind and welcoming!:) I had a Sunday roast which was delicious. Defiantly recommend *** Donna Dyer and family

Felt very out of place at this pub. Full of locals inside. Food was okay, definitely not worth the price. nachos had too much cheese and disappointed with platter. First time I've left a place after starters. Local blocked my car in car park. Won't...

Simply a brilliant local and traditional pub with great staff, good food and good beer Lovely open fire in the winter and a nice outdoor area with children's play house.

A really nice pub restaurant very near to Dunstable Downs by the green in Studham. Very good waitress service - we were served our drinks very quickly and ordered the Ploughmans - with pork pie cheese and ham and Jacket Potato with Baked Beans and...

An OK pub. Atmosphere - OK Comfort - OK Food - OK Beer (TT Landlord) - OK Spritzer served as a glass of wine and a glass of soda - Very strange.

A fantastic village pub with a good selection of ales and decent food. My usual "Mixed Grill with Chips" is consistently good. Very welcoming Management and staff.

We booked a table for 6 o'clock for five people. I was glad we were not staying in the bar area; it was packed, with hardly room to shuffle through. The restaurant is small with a variety of tables. The walls are completely covered with...

We went for a delightful walk around the fields surrounding the village, which took about 2hrs max. It is nice to find a village pub that hasn't been changed to gastro pub. The staff are nice and gave us a footpath map that was needed....

My wife and I enjoyed a very pleasant Sunday lunch at the Red Lion, Studham, which is situated in the centre of the village, opposite the common. There is adequate parking and outside tables to enjoy the view on a fine day. It's a popular...

fantastic location set in the heart of the village this pub offers a friendly welcome from the staff and landlord gary, a nice wide selection of beers with 2 guest ales on all the time food was great value and did exactly was it was intended for pub grub will return

As other reviewers have said a warm welcome awaits from the landlord and staff, a good selection of real ales (a little expensive). Lots of pictures and local history on display, and a log fire adds to the cosy and informal atmosphere. The price of...