The Red Lion in Staffordshire Moorlands - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Food was ace service great good homely pud 🍻🙂

I have been to the black lion before and enjoyed everything about my visit. This is the first time with the new Landlord Gorden at the wheel. We only came to walk the dog around Back o Brook and have a beer. The beer Proper Job was excellent and saw other guests dining. It looked very nice and the ambience and decor of the pub made us decide to stop and have a meal. I have to say we enjoyed it very much and all in all had a lovely evening. Talked to locals and Gordon himself. Highly recommended.

The Red Lion: A Hidden Gem in the Countryside Nestled in the picturesque countryside, the Red Lion is a charming country pub that stands out for its exceptional food and warm, inviting atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, the cozy ambiance and friendly staff make you feel right at home. The menu at the Red Lion is a delightful blend of traditional pub fare and gourmetcuisine. The food here is top-notch, with every dish prepared to perfection. Whether you're indulging in a hearty pie or savoring a tender steak, the quality and flavor are consistently impressive. The desserts are equally remarkable, offering a delicious conclusion to any meal. With a variety of sweet treats to choose from, there's something to satisfy every sweet tooth. In addition to the fantastic food, the Red Lion boasts an impressive selection of beverages. Their range of beers, lagers, and ciders caters to all tastes, ensuring that everyone can find their perfect pint. Whether you're a connoisseur of craft brews or prefer a classic cider, the pub's well-curated drink menu won't disappoint. Overall, the Red Lion is a must-visit for anyone seeking excellent food, delectable desserts, and a great selection of drinks in a welcoming country setting. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing meal with friends or family, and a true gem in the heart of the countryside.

Amazing Sunday Lunch in a stunning location. Really good atmosphere and very welcoming - make sure you try the desserts too - the cheesecake was divine!

Called after a walk in the area , the beef bap , roasted potatoes and Yorkshire pudding were yummy . Definitely can’t wait for our next visit.

Just visited the red lion for some food there was 4 off us food was spot on would recommend a visit 👌 😋

Little Gem…we pre booked Sunday dinner, perfect after a long walk around the Manifold track. Food, Sunday roast was absolutely fabulous..very reasonable! Landlord, staff and locals very welcoming..would defiantly recommend a visit.

Nice little country pub. Great atmosphere. Worth a visit

Really good food,limited menu but what they do they do well and the price is very fair. Beers were reasonably priced as well. Will revisit next time wete in the area

Great pub, full of friendly local folk, ressonably priced drinks. Great place

Good friendly little pub with mostly locals, didn't eat just drank a good few Guinness's, would recommend and will call in again soon.

Good food, pleasant atmosphere. Recommended for Sunday roast

A proper country pub Food was delicious 😋

Great Sunday Lunch. Ample choice, generous portions and lovely home made deserts. It’s great to see this lovely country pub serving great food again.

Really great Sunday lunch in a superb country pub Great service and fantastic friendly welcome Great atmosphere 😊

After having a bad experience at another local pub, we decided to book the red lion for us and our family who were visiting. I can honestly say we were all blown away but the food and service the red lion provided! Extremely friendly staff, quick service and amazing food! I cannot recommend them enough. We are so happy that this is our local go to pub.

Lovely little pub, new owners seem really nice (and I got free roast potatoes!!)

Just stopped in for a coffee after walking around thors cave . Ended up staying for a meal. Food is amazing .. the only thing I would say that needs some work is the outside area .. it has the potential to be a really nice and relaxing experience..

We had a great meal and a brilliant night out on sat 12th August 2023 .

Great food, nice little pub, but too little if there's a big group of you having a meal

Great pub grub. Fish and chips and a chicken in stilton sauce. Hot, perfectly served and delicious pub grub. The Red Lion is no doubt a go to destination

Fantastic country pub with great atmosphere. Gorgeous views over the surrounding countryside.

Excellent lovely friendly pub 👍 the staff and locals were very friendly 😀 the drinks were fantastic 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍹👍the food was fantastic and reasonably priced we will definitely be going back 😀 10/10

Group of 7 called for evening meal. Couldn’t fault it. Great pub grub. Gammon steaks, fresh pies and veg. Everyone in the group was complementary. Already been back for seconds.

Did a great Sunday roast and a 3meat combo if wanted and the portions are big so don’t do a big walk afterwards and dog friendly 👍👍

Some of the best pub food we've ever had.. we visited in April so I can't remember exactly what my boyfriend had but it was a 'the best burger ive ever had' you could tell the patty was made by hand as you could see the seasonings inside it... yum. I had one of the best lasagnes ever, generous portion sizes too!

Lovely cosy pub in beautiful countryside.

Homecooked food, may take a little longer but its definitely worth the wait. Fresh cooked food, lovely large portions as well

Went for dinner, was quite busy for a Wednesday, friendly people, had one of the best stroganoff.

Lovely old fashioned style pub with a bit of character and friendly locals

Small friendly pub tucked away off the main road. Good honest pub grub with friendly staff and locals who made us feel welcome. Dogs welcome too. Good selection of drinks and good value for money.

Friendly staff, good food and good value! Very much enjoyed Sunday lunch here with my family. Would recommend.

Awesome place to visit and eat and drink. If you want very reasonably priced food and plenty of it, and I mean plenty, then go visit. Service is excellent and a roaring fire if its cold. A very cosy place..

Great Sunday dinner Lovely staff

Great starters. However was a little let down by the chicken roast, everything was a little sub par unfortunately. Not bad, but not great either

Lovely country pub. Food and beer was excellent. 10 of us all really enjoyed it.

Really great pints of guinness (schticky, creamy, soupy pints). Excellent service. Would do every day if I could.

Nice little country pub with lots of character and friendly people. Great Sunday roast too

Friendly atmosphere and good hand pulled ales

Small traditional country pub that you would expect in a village.

Great roasts on a Sunday. Brilliant service too.

It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is sublime, done from fresh, worth the wait, and there's plenty to accommodate for picky eaters and vegans alike. Staff are friendly and accommodating, while the smallish bar has enough of a variety to accommodate for most. Would happily make the hours drive to visit again.

Super friendly pub, terrific quality food and drink at incredible prices. A little gem which was recommended. Well worth a visit 👍👍

Amazing service and incredible quality

Friendly bar staff and good food

Good food, friendly atmosphere.

A wonderful little pub in the countryside, we was on a Stag Party and staying down the road. Upon arrival to the pub on the Friday, we was too early and it was closed, to tell you we was gutted was an understatement, I'm sure the Stag began to cry. However the landlady saw us all in distress and offered to open early to allow us to start the weekend the right way! Thank-you for saving the day! The locals are very welcoming and it's a bonus I got to pet dogs!

It’s a real shame as this used to be a fantastic little place. However have been several times recently they always seem to have run out of something ! Tonight was the final straw for me when no draft cider available ! On a Saturday night too ! The only alternative is fruit cider in A CAN !!! Can’t quite believe that they offered canned cider as an alternative ! It’s a real shame !!

We were stopping in Ilam, and drove over past Old Throwley Hall to get here. Lovely drive, and a really good Sunday lunch. Excellent value for money!

Me and my husband came in here looking for an evening meal. The menu was good and our food was nice. Shame about the rude, sassy, short, blonde bar maid though. She was more interested in chatting up the locals than attending to any other customers. Very unprofessional. When she did eventually talk to us, she wasn't overly friendly and I think she needed some lessons in the manners department. Such a shame because the food was lovely but the atmosphere and service was not good! If you're a lad drinking who shows the barmaid any attention, then you're more likely to get served than if you want to eat!

After a long walk we stopped here for lunch and enjoyed a lovely meal with beautiful views and very friendly staff. Will definitely be eating there again.

What a lovely little country gem, hidden away but we have been before so knew what to expect.

Can highly recommend this pub for large groups staying at the nearby Hamps Hall and Barn. My group of 42, children and adults had a great lunch here in July. Kath, the landlady, was very helpful via e mail in advance, we pre-ordered and in the end sat at tables outside as the weather was glorious (though could have been accommodated inside). Most of us had three courses which were carried out by two friendly waitresses - the food was delicious and piping hot - thank you very much Kath and team!!

Stopped off for refreshments during our very wet hike. Superb local pub made to feel very welcome by the proprietor and locals. Do not walk by this pub

Good choice if staying near Waterhouses for dinner. Plenty of parking round the back. No BT Sport so could not watch Huddersfield Town (only downside)

Our first time here today with our family. What a treat. The best country pub we’ve been to in a long time. Traditional atmosphere, fantastic food and drink choices. The food was very tasty and fresh. We really enjoyed our time here. A brilliant atmosphere, dog friendly and exceptional customer service. Definitely worth a visit. Thank you.

We were staying in Waterhouses, and fancying a short walk before dinner, we wandered along the footpath to Waterfall and The Red Lion.

We are staying locally and we were looking for somewhere for Sunday lunch. Having only arrived Friday I wasnt confident they would be able to accommodate a table of 6 last minute. However the kind lady on the phone booked us in. They offer a great deal which is 3 courses for £14.95 on a Sunday which is superb value. I wasn't even more pleasantly surprised to find they allowed you to choose any starter or dessert from the main menu in this deal. The food was superb throughout, quality produce, well cooked and a fast and friendly service. The staff couldn't have been more thorough in checking we had everything we needed. I highly recommend the soup and the cheesy leeks that came with the roast were a real hit.

We were on holiday in area and looking for a place to eat. This didn't open for dinner until 1730 so we sat in car park and went in once it opened. The lady who served us was really Friendly and helpful think she was the owner.

As the pub we planned to eat at on our bike ride on Monday night wasn't serving food we luckily followed the signs to this place! Very glad we did as the food was lovely and washed down with a pint of of very nice and refreshing Sharps's Atlantic. Service was good and a lovely view outside from the tables.

Have eaten here before and was very nice, ate there today and food not as good 😳 Chips under cooked and my latte was off , made with sour milk. Doubt we will go again, but the staff are very freindly

Each of us in our group of eight felt our Friday night meal at the Waterfall was excellent. And the chef went over and beyond for the two who are gluten and lactose free, which they really appreciated. Thank you!

Fantastic staff who have really made me feel at home on my two previous visits. I am goiung back yet again in June this year.

Stayed in the village with friends for my hen do weekend, and enjoyed our visit to the Red Lion for Sunday Lunch. Such welcoming staff and tasty food. A gem of a countryside pub! Thank you.

We had a great pub meal here. Generous portions of tasty home cooked food. Glad we booked as it’s only a small place and it was full on a Friday night. Staff were friendly and we’d definitely come back.

We had a wonderful meal here, the food was of a very good quality, and big portions. The girl who served us was very knowledgeable. Will be returning.

Visited on a busy Saturday night, called 15mins ahead and they squeezed us in next to a very welcoming log burner.

A cosy friendly pub which manages to punch well above its weight. The hosts are welcoming and very capable in the 'galley' Leaving us very happy and satisfied

My lovely wife & myself visited the Red Lion for the first time on Sunday and we were not disappointed. In fact, we were extremely impressed by the delicious food, excellent service & attention to detail.

My husband found this pub on Tripadvisor and we popped in for lunch on our way back from Beaver Hall. The food was delicious and a lovely atmosphere. The one thing that really impressed me was how well they cater for children. We went with our 2 year old. The children’s menu is very reasonable at £4.95 including a drink and an ice cream. The toilets were fantastic for children. As most parents will appreciate it can be a nightmare taking toddlers to public toilets but there was an alternating toilet seat including a small seat for children and a step so they could reach to wash their hands. Thank you for making our lunch so easy! I would definitely recommend.

We stopped off here during a snowy walk hoping for a warm welcome and some home cooked food. We sat by a lovely wood burner and enjoyed well kept pints of bass and bombadier. Our lunch was just what we needed. Home made steak and ale pie (whole shortcrust not a daft puff pastry lid) with proper chips and gravy. And the lady that served us was really friendly and welcoming. There's nothing more to say. Perfect for a wintery walk.

we called early at the red lion inn for a few drinks and a pub meal

Back Again for Sunday lunch, busy little pub, bar seemed be doing well! Had roast beef dinner with all the...

What a great discovery! We were staying down the hill in Waterhouses and ate here the first night. There was...

Yummy!! Me and my hubby visited whilst away for a few days break. Absolutely stuffed by the time we left...

A small pub, but sorted is out with Sunday lunch for 11 without any fuss. Good food. Excellent value.

We were on holiday in the area for a week and visited the Red Lion three times. Each time we...

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Lovely warm reception from staff, very friendly and helpful. Food was great and a reasonable price though clearly not homemade. Would recommend the pie and the steak as both were delicious and good size portion sizes. The dessert was a bit of a let down, mass produced frozen dessert you'd normally find at the local curry house but it was still yummy and beautifully presented. Overall a lovely village pub welcoming to visitors, a more homemade menu would be great though

I drank and had a meal at this pub nearly every evening for three weeks. The food was very good but the owners and their son Ethan were excellent hosts and nothing was to much trouble even when I asked to change the set menu slightly.Myself and my dog were made very welcome by all of the staff and I would highly recommend this pub both for the food and the staff.I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

looked nice .. young girl serving was so polite and helpful couldnt have been any more helpful .but sadly let down by food tho beer batterd cod and chips were obviously straight out o packet from farmfoods or iceland and werent even cooked properly . creamy chicken n bacon in cheese sauce was overcooked and like rubber and think should just not even comment on rest of meal dont like swearing . shame this lets whole pub down as it is a nice place to see ...

We visited The Red Lion on a mid week evening & it was great to see the pub full which created a good atmosphere.We hadn't visited since last summer but were delighted with the meals, the menu was even better than on our last visit & the food was hearty, wholesome & tasty, all served on red hot plates. We enjoyed pudds this time which were lovely.They serve a decent glass of red too...Well done again Red Lion!

We had a splendid meal of cod and chips. Despite arriving minutes after a large party we were welcomed in. The wood fires were burning and the team were very friendly. We'll return next time we are in the area. Thanks very much!

We have been staying in a cottage in Waterfall Village on and off for years and have watched the Red Lion go from good to less than average. But the new Landlady is truly fantastic and if ever a pub deserved a shot in the arm that this lady has given it, it is the Red Lion. Very friendly, lovely beer, lovely food at a very good price in a wonderful village setting. We went for Sunday lunch and had the roast dinner. Very good value and there is quite an extensive menu. The only problem I had with it is that it is about 30 miles from where I live.

Visited while on a hen do - the garden was small but really sunny. Drinks were cheap too! Beautiful views!

We stayed in Waterhouses for 10 days in March and visited this pub for Sunday Lunch. The food was excellent. Moist lean beef, good selection of vegetables and crisp Yorkshire Puds. We immediately booked for the next Sunday. There is also a good selection of starters and sweets and a well stocked variety of pump ales. The Landlady is charming and enthusiastic and is doing her best to ensure the viability of this country pub. All her staff were friendly and efficient. Well worth a visit.

Me and a group of friends were travelling back towards Wigan from Ilam, Derbyshire when we ventured off the A523 to find the signposted pub. It was early evening (6pm) when we called in so it was understandable quiet. The reception 5 muddy booted walkers received was welcoming. Exceptionally reasonably priced menu with a good choice. Food ordered and we settled down in front of one of the 2 fires. Our food was well cooked and plentiful in portion size. By the time we were leaving, the pub was getting busier and the atmosphere was getting better. There's 3 areas in the pub, one of these was more restaurant than pub so if out more smartly dressed than what we were, 3 tables of 4 are available for the smartly dressed.

During a visit to the UK over Christmas, we went to this lovely pub for lunch with my brother and sister in law on their recommendation and were far from being disappointing! The wonderful warm welcome and roaring fires together with the comfortable ambiance was so very memorable. The service and quality of the food was excellent together with it being great value for money! We can highly recommend this place and the wonderful hosts!

On a very wet night in October we arrived to a totally empty pub. The lack of atmosphere was slightly disconcerting, made more difficult by the one item I wanted from the limited menu not being in stock. Starters were simple but okay, I had steak for main and it was over cooked and not worth the price. Chicken dish was quite tasty. The open fire and antique feel were definitely the best part about the night.

Had 2 excellent meals here, beer well kept, friendly owners and locals. Not a huge place so booking essential at weekends, also have occasional live singers after a very successful Music Festival earlier in the year

This was the lunch time stop for our small walking group which walks every month in the Peak District and has been doing so for the last 27 years. However, this our first visit to Waterfall (but not our last) and our first but not last visit to the Red Lion. This is a traditional pub with a good range of excellent beers and a smallish lunchtime menu which is both tasty and well cooked. The menu is also excellent value for money. The bar staff and the landlady gave us a very warm welcome and overall we enjoyed our visit immensely. We shall be planning future walks in this area and will be returning to this hostelry gem.

Local friends took me here for a lovely traditional pub meal. We enjoyed pate and I had mustard chicken. It was a very comfy setting.

Returning home from Ashbourne to Leek we called into the Red Lion Inn situated in the little village of Waterfall. It was early doors and we where the first people there. We where made to feel really welcome by the owner who who's name we found out to be Kath. She recommended some options for our evening meal as we required Vegetarian as well as carnivore lol.Sirloin steak and two vegetarian lasagne's where ordered and devoured. A clean plate says it all, it was one of the best lasagne's I ve ever tasted, served with homemade chunky chips and salad. Topped off with a yummy desert.Sampled one of the guest beers which was also recommended by Kath, delicious full of flavour. Over all a lovely friendly warm and welcoming inn, friendly staff, real fires, great food, yummy deserts and dog friendly.

Slightly off our usual beaten track but tried The Red Lion as it was listed on a website listing dog-friendly establishments. A small pub, at least the bit we saw, but with two rooms so you could get away from the TV. Lovely to have a log fire lit on a chilly evening.Standard pub fare but served in an above average way. Calamari for him and deep-fried brie for me were served beautifully in bowls with ample salad and dips. Main courses were lamb shank for me which came on a bed of beautiful mashed potato that would have fed three people! The lamb was beautifully cooked - falling off the bone and melting in the mouth. His steak was cooked to his medium rare perfection. Lemon meringue pie for pudding was delicious.Limited tables so booking recommended. Oh, and don't trust your sat nav to get you there without taking you on quite a journey round the Staffordshire countryside - if it sends you towards Stony Lane, don't!! You'll end up on something even worse than a farm track.

Tucked away in the small village of Waterfall, approximately two miles off the Ashbourne to Leek road near Waterhouses. The pub has it's own small car park across the road, plus some roadside parking.The interior has several rooms and is cosy and traditional, and clearly makes dogs welcome too. A fair range of beers are sold. The food menu is mainly traditional pub food and has a reasonable range of choices. We had the gammon steak and Cumberland sausage mains, both were very well cooked and presented. For dessert we had the lemon meringue and hot chocolate dessert. Both were good, we particularly enjoyed the chocolate dessert.Service was excellent, both efficient very friendly, We also found the Saturday night locals very friendly too. Prices are competitive. All in all well worth going a few miles out of our way.

Lovely small country pub, where you are met with a warm welcome and lovely food.The food was all freshly cooked, so allow for a half hr to forty five minutes wait, which they will tell you about, but it was cooked to perfection and well worth it. Desserts were fantastic, and my daughter loved the hot chocolate.Service was friendly, they was very attentive to my mother who is partially sighted and my daughter. All staff made a real effort with all their customers and couldn't do enough for you.There was a reasonable choice of food and the surroundings were delightful. It was well maintained with touches of charm, such as the tables having sewing peddles at the bottom. The price was very reasonable and worth every penny.Very much enjoyed our visit. Thank you for helping make our holiday.

Waterfall is a quintessential country village will a pub at its heart. I never understand pubs that deny Dogs or boots (or real people!) the Red Lion stands out for me... It's a comfortable friendly pub with great beers (and possibly food ) what really sets it apart is its connection with its community... It's not exclusive, all are welcome, I have been welcomed; but most importantly there IS a welcome! You could drive past the Red Lion as you head to Leak or Ashbourne but you are missing a trick. Most Sunday's it's full of friends, many with dogs, talking about the last escaped or one to come... Training dogs, dipping sheep and checking for TB (not everything is light!) it's England, all are welcome... Leave you prejudice and your guns at the door please and come and live a version of life in a beautiful community

We were passing through Waterfall one evening visiting a local farm on business, and hunger had set in... so thought we'd give it a try and were pleasantly surprised! The pub doesn't look much from the outside, but looks can be deceiving... the food was great and well priced, pub was clean and tidy and the family who run it are clearly very passionate about the place. Even though we turned up 10 minutes before the kitchen closed! Oh, and there are fantastic views when sat outside too!

not helpful no smiles no vg meals not a good place to go the bear was not bad good slecton of draft bears to drink

Mid-week evening meal. Gorgeous Hunters Chicken and chips from heaven. Traditional pub ambience and service with a smile. On departure a chicken (a live one) was clamouring for admission to the pub. Just how fresh do you like your meat!! Great meal!