The Red Lion in Swale

Always a good night, especially when there is a band on

The pub is clean and one of the staff I spoke to was very friendly, and the pub had a good atmosphere.

I love the Red Lion in Sittingbourne.. not only is it an historic building, visited by King Henry V on his way from the victory at Agincourt, but it a veteran run public house, where many of us veterans visit... Fantastic atmosphere with a friendly clientele. I would recommend this establishment to anyone who asks!

Friendly high street pub .quite busy , cheap prices. ,courtyard lovely in the sun .worth a visit when shopping , will return soon .

Great atmosphere with lovely staff, good music, but can get very crowded! Especially at the bar

Excellent old pub couple of well kept cask ales to choose from. Good old sun trap court yard to catch some rays

Cosy Guinness 3.70 makes me happy

Had amazing food here. Service was great and friendly. Will definitely return.

Nice friendly pub with a good outside area

Great night. Music by Cold Shoulder was brilliant.

Only went in for a pint - ended up with two. The "Timothy Taylor Landlord" was just excellent and surprisingly cheap. At my age I don't go loud "background" music and we struggled to have a decent conversation. Not an issue for some people I'm sure. I would go back if in the area. We didn't eat so I can't comment on the food.

A historical pub situated in the middle of Sittingbourne's High Street, but who cares about that... the beer is super cheap and that's the important thing! There are some good beers on offer. My favourite was Staropramen and there are a good choice of cheap spirits too. The music being played is usually decent enough and there is a nice courtyard to sit outside in the warmer months.

Lovely lively pub with friendly and courteous staff

Going just for the night. The atmosphere was not my taste.

Nice pub just needs a spruce up

Good pint friendly service and a cheep price compared to other pubs

I had a night out at The Red Lion on Saturday night, with a group of friends, and the pub itself was lovely. The bar staff were amazing and did very well under very busy conditions, but at several points in the evening, a gentleman (who I was later informed was the landlord) decided to scream and shout at the bar staff, leaving them visibly shaken. My friends and I were also left sickened by the way he was talking to them. It was unfortunate, as a long awaited and overdue night out was ruined by a VERY unprofessional landlord with an obvious need to lay off the alcohol.

Very unprofessional! Was asked to do a favour and provide first aid training, even though unwell and under investigation for numerous medical issues. Worked out a good discount, for them to then cancel 2 days before training commenced. Issued with invoice for out of pocket expenses for Cheryl & Carl to then slag me off to their customers. 6 weeks on, they still haven't paid their invoice or attempted to contact me. Very Poor Behaiour ! Food wise - no food handling certificate although selling rolls - would jot risk it!

Nice local and cheap for a high street pub friendly staff. Nice beer always clean and tidy. Outside beer garden which gets busy in the summer.

Nice pub! Pool table and dart boards.

Great friendly pub with great prices If I lived in Sittingbourne I would use it more.

Rude female bouncer/security guard on door, felt immediately unwelcome as soon as I entered, tried to have a good night with the music and friendly bar staff but was ruined by the same bouncer whilst leaving. Me and my friends wasn’t doing anything wrong I think she was having a bad night anyway!

Good atmosphere, reasonably priced, and met an old friend, so pleasant experience all around.

Very friendly staff and welcoming

Good mix of age's and good prices here with regular live music and an enthusiastic manager, nice to see!

This pub is a sports lovers dream lol, it has some very good music at weekends, it has had a run of different managers, the latest seem the best, the give it the extra boost it needed, like the old days, worth visiting

A good old fashioned British pub ..Nice long bar so easy to get served.. free music of your choice via the bar ..pool table in good order ..regulars are friendly so no silly looks when you first arrive! ..will definitely be back when I'm next in town .. well done team

Famtastic pub very welcoming and relaxed .

Had a pleasant evening here for a pre Christmas meet with a couple of friends. Warm, friendly with drinks at a good price.

Excellent music,great atmosphere, friendly helpful bar staff.

We went to the Red Lion following a day trip to London. The bar staff were lovely and hospitable but a ‘local drunk’ obviously took offence to our party of four and was being rude to us and trying to intimidate us. This escalated into him verbally abusing my husband and his ‘girlfriend’ demanding that we both shake her hand. The doorwoman was completely incompetent and allowed this intimidation go on and did not try to intervene at all but instead stood by and watched these people abuse us. Would definitely not recommend a visit to this pub

This is a great little pub, the beer is good and the prices are very reasonable, has sports on the tvs most of the time, super atmosphere.

Friendly staff with good customer service. Atmosphere was warm with good seat arrangements.

Awesome atmosphere with a good cover band on!!!

Interesting to see a DJ play to a completely empty pub at 2230 on a Saturday night.... outside seating area is welcome this time of year.

Pub looks very tired ,and I too think the female door staff needs to chill out ,walking around with a massive attitude ,really she needs to calm down there is away of speaking to people ,I won't be going back

Woman security guard on the door was a complete jobsworth! Ruined our experience of visiting this pub. She was power hungry and rude about an issue we had. The male security guard was really lovely. She ruined it for us!

What a lovely pub. Highly recommended for a quiet drink. Landlady is a lovely person who would help you with anything.

Enjoyed the live band and the burger the staff need a extra pair of hands as it was very busy and my drink order got mixed up but the staff were very good and happy to sorted out Can't wait for the next weekend

Here alot,it's a lovely old pub

Excellent atmosphere, locals very friendly, staff are welcoming and good prices. Good place to watch sport and have banter Well recommended.

Nice local pub with a nice beer garden at the side of the pub. First time there but will go back on a sunny day.

I remember when The Red Lion had live DJs or bands and didn't need to have security at the entrance. Quite run down looking from those days and a reflection of how neglected the old high street has become.

Friendly atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks, decent place for a few quiet drinks or a night out.

Fun place with a pretty active dance floor. Staff were nice, I'll try not to wear a hoody next time lol

Quite busy. Solo guitarist not bad.friendly atmosphere. Can't wait for the bands to return.

Changed hands recently. Nice pub does 2 or 3 real ales. freindley staff gets busy weekends

Started charging £5 entrance fee on new years eve, the manager said its for charity, charity is supposed to be a voluntary option. So we won't be going back there anymore.

Great pub in the middle of town, most locals go to, age group 30-50 usually. Friendly atmosphere and good live music regularly

Delightful service and Stella looks good in their glasses 🍻

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and just a really nice place to grab a drink.

Last of the proper pubs. Super nice staff. good atmosphere. lively at weekends

Fair price for premium beer cutie blond at the bar!

Great pub would recommend for weekend

Brilliant atmosphere good service

Excellent service by the bar staff, an enjoyable pint or two

Great prices for the beer and nice garden

The barmaid was superb instant service 5 star Thank you 😊

Courtyard at the side which is a nice little suntrap

A well known established High Street pub with traditional looks. Noted for its menu. Reasonal beer prices for a High Street in Sittingbourne.

Really lovely, friendly atmosphere. Allowed you to bring food from other places

Only popped in for 1 drink but the staff was very friendly and welcoming covid rules are being followed Very pleasant pub

Staff, were so amazing, polite, helpful. The outdoor area, just right and relaxing. Can't wait to go back, hopefully they will be able to serve some food.

I had a lovely afternoon, the staff we very friendly and made you feel welcome. Service was very good. Looking forward to go back again.

Good atmosphere, older crowd. (Daytime)

Great service and a pleasant place for an outdoor drink, weather permitting.

Lovely pub, good atmosphere, good service

We booked in to the Red lion overnight 2 brothers we’re running the bar , most hospitable. We had a bit of lunch and drinks it was amazing . The room was comfortable and it had everything you needed including mugs for hot drinks not tiny cups and saucers 1 would give it a 10 /10 . Breakfast was huge I went for continental and my husband had full english both very nice . We will definitely be back .

Old fashioned public house. Good sounds, nice get me outside seating, cool.

Friendly and efficient staff with good mellow background music and also I could watch the Scottish open golf.

Wow What a pub, great atmosphere and excellent service, thank you Simone. Ozzy my dog was made very welcome by everyone. I will be visiting this establishment more often from now on. Thank you very much for your great hospitality.

New management have ruined the venue, horrible atmosphere

Lovely courtyard to sit and have a drink, very old building snug little pub to have a pint or three.

Great place if you want to get drunk. Nice atmosphere, romantic garden and cool stuff

Good pub. No social distancing.

Very cheap beer, thought I'd been under-charged!

Fantastic pub everyone so friendly will definitely return

If it was good enough for Henry VIII it was good enough for us

Bad servis no social distanceing crowds in bar

The music is to loud if you ask them to turn it down it soon goes back up, to loud to hold a conversation with another person. Certain bar staff listen others don't

A great old pub with loads of history, good beers and must be the cheapest pub in the town - they need to be careful who they let in at times as there is a few undesirables getting in.

Beer cheap pool table not so good

Brilliant staff and great banter with the locals

Good old fashioned pub on the high street at last

Nice old pub right on the high Street lots of history good price for the drinks loved it

lovely staff, affordable drinks, great music & loved the fact there were free sanitary products for women !!

I attended the pub after the rememberance parade along with other veterans. This was the only pub in Sittingbourne who showed any gratitude to vetrans by providing a free buffet and complimentary tots of rum and whiskey. Thank you to all.

Friendly service good choice of drinks.

Great pub with live music. Great prices and great staff.

Stopped for a pint, but too noisy for our liking (as were all the pubs we tried in Sittingbourne!) I guess Friday night is the highlight of the week here:)

As a sports bar it's ok, but really surprised its cash only?

Cracking pub. Lively and clearly well loved by it's regulars. Welcoming for those like me who are visitors to the town

Favourite pub in Sittingbourne. Haven't eaten since new managers, but always enjoy a drink here.

Great pub. Been refurbed. Toilets very clean. Prices great. Worth a trip.

Nice pub with good prices but no card payment facility

Had to wait to be served, despite pub being quiet

Under new management was great price for the drinks good atmosphere

The beer was limited to London Pride however it was cool, served in a clean glass and was tasty, the staff was friendly, the decor was dated and a little shabby, my Wife tells me that the ladies toilet was not up to a decent standard nor very clean (I didn't frequent the gents so I won't comment about them).

Do not serve food anymore. OK for a noisy drink

Read the following on a Craft Union website....what a load of old bo**ocks! The Red Lion was once a friendly pub full of locals but since it's recent take over it gives the impression that no one cares, even the locals have recently deserted it. **At the Craft Union Pub Company, our philosophy is about putting brilliant pubs back at the heart of local communities. We believe pubs play a vital role in the lives of their customers and we are committed to nurturing this. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our publicans, supporting them as they practice their craft of running outstanding pubs. For us, they are our local heroes.** There is a pool table in the back area but unfortunately young children are left to crawl around on it and the kick the balls about, why would anyone want to play on it after that treatment! Come on Craft Union.......put someone in charge who can communicate well with their customers and not run this once wonderful pub into the ground!