The Red Lion in Kettering - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Excellent food and friendly service.

Lovely lunch with friends. Food was smashing, staff attentive and great . Love this pub Same, lovely evening meal, will be back

Fab food had a smashing lamb roast dinner, no skimping on the meat. Had the black pudding scotch egg very nice, slight comment I thought the pepper sauce over powered the scotch egg slightly would be nice with a holandaice sauce

Great food and fab place, excellent service as always.

My Mother visited recently and she managed to lose her engagement ring through the decking - goodness knows how!! They went out of their way to get their maintenance man in and lifted up the decking to retrieve her ring and didn't charge her anything. I know where I'll be going next time there's a big family do! Thank you :)

Food was good although expensive compared to other high class local places. Quite a few flies, considering we were inside. The Service was great, very attentive, although not overly so.

Great place for drinks & food. Staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. Food was fantastic.

What a great find. Wanted somewhere to stop off on a trip from east to west England. This was the only place we found still serving food after 6.00pm on a Sunday. So pleased the others couldn’t help us as the food here was superb. As was the waiting staff and chef. Lovely rear terrace to enjoy the meal on, including a small fountain-fed pool to relax next to watching the carp.

Good service, amazing food and great atmosphere, will definitely be back.

We often visit the Red Lion and have never had a bad meal. We always receive a warm and friendly welcome. The staff are always attentive. The menu has some fantastic choices. Would highly recommend.

Delicious food and great choices

Lovely place with very good food. The portions were extremely generous, and service was attentive. However, I'd say Sunday lunch time is clearly one of their most hectic, so leisurely would be the last word to describe the atmosphere. The menu is very extensive and people around us were obviously choosing some of the more exotic offerings... However we wanted a Sunday roast and we were not disappointed.

Excelent food. Overall, it was a good experience .

Had a Birthday dinner here, very very nice, I had the Steak and Ale pie. Superb, all meals were very well presented and tasted great. We will be coming back soon.

Nice staff. The best food we have had in this entire region.

Went for a date here, really nice food, lovely staff and will be back!

I visited yesterday, upon realising it was a dog friendly venue- to enjoy a drink & a snack. The garden area looked lovely, newly refurbished and with a relaxing atmosphere. The staff were very attentive, especially Rob who not only served myself with a smile but also paid extra attention to my dog- offering treats and fuss galore. I will definitely be returning!

Firstly I will say that we have dined here on a number of times without any problems. Unfortunately not on this occasion - about 30 seconds after we sat down we were asked about drinks, not having time to look at the drinks menu. We asked for a couple of minutes to look but it was a good 20 minutes before anyone returned. The starters were generally good, apart from the muscles were slightly over cooked. The deserts were excellent, but there were issues with the main course. The beef was cold when it arrived at the table and the chicken supreme was dried up and inedible. These were sent back immediately. Unfortunately chicken supreme that had been replaced was again dry and inedible (maybe nit cutting up the chicken into stripe would help). Overall the meal was acceptable but there is room for improvement for staff training and preparation of the dishes. Hopefully this is constructive criticism which will be taken on board.

Great alfresco dinning, Rob was helpful and created a lovely atmosphere.

Me and my wife went out for ride on motorbikes we both needed drink so we came across this very nice pub in Cranford stopped there for quick drink well recommended this pub

Not a budget option, but the Red Lion definitely offers value for money nonetheless! Lunch cost myself, my wife and 2 granddaughters (5yrs and one) over £80, but the food was fantastic, drinks excellent and the staff were great. This is a pub where you get what you pay for, even beef and octopus burgers (really) which I've not tried, but I'd recommend the haddock. It was like a whale laying across my delicious chips and the batter was light, thin and crispy, and the peas and especially the homemade tartar sauce are game chargers. Recommended, but remember that mains start at about £20 each...

We booked a Sunday lunch. Didn't realise it was a fixed price. You had to have 2 or 3 courses .The staff wasn't overly friendly or chatty. We were asked to leave as the table was booked for more people waiting at the bar and we were over charged on the bill. The waitress couldn't work the bill out and said just pay what you think you should pay.

Food has got better since the new owners took over a couple of years ago but the prices have gone up too. Whereas this was once a place to go regularly it's now more of a special occasion place due to the prices. Paying over £6 for a lager around these parts is very expensive.

The Red Lion is expensive, but it provides quality food and service, making it worthy of being an occasional treat. I really enjoyed my meal and the venue.

Incredible food, excellent service. Will 100% be back.

What a place. The food is awesome, and the service is great. Try the beef and octopus burger, it's really good! Add blue cheese sauce, it's proper bosh!

we went on a Sunday as it was our anniversary around one thirty, sat in the glass room at a wobbly table right by the door and sun shinning constantly in my eyes whilst eating making the experience from a 5 to a 3 especially since two other tables were free. based on that i would return for the food but would leave straight away if that was the only table available again paying £105.00 for the meal for two. The food we couldn't fault it one bit was tasty right amount and well presented, as far a food pub its defiantly above a lot of your traditional pubs. The service we received from the ladies was friendly and attentive.

We came here as a table of 12 and it was utterly delightful. The service & food were equally excellent. Couldn't recommend higher for a quality Sunday roast!

Really disappointed with our meal yesterday chicken overcooked as was the bacon, the bap was all soggy and couldn't eat it .We thought the menu was very expensive for pub food .We have been many times in the past and it was good but definitely won't be returning.The restaurant was almost empty .

Nice location with delicious food and great beers

Excellent staff and the food was wonderful. Great location and plenty of parking. Easy from the A14. Will go again

Didn't have food, lovely pub with real fire

Very nice village pub excellent staff great atmosphere

Had a really good Christmas meal here with six friends. An excellent kebab starter and brilliant cheesecake desert. Turkey main course also well presented and tasty.

Very pleasant with helpful staff.

The Best Sunday lunch ever. Lovely staff and atmosphere.

Decent table in the corner of the conservatory. Table for 4 on a Saturday lunchtime in early December. Starters took an absolute age to arrive. No comment on that from the staff. I had the crab cakes. They were like 3 burnt tiny pellets sourced from a catering supplier ready made. Main course steak was cooked to medium rare as requested. However the sirloin was not remotely tender and totally lacked seasoning. The onion ring was decent but the chips were frozen so not sure how that fits with the description on the menu. I raised the issue of the burnt crab cakes with the chap that took the plates away and the only response was he'd tell the chef. Booked this on the back of the Google reviews and left somewhat disappointed and surprised. This place is not cheap and the crab cakes were a shocker for the price.

First visit here. Came with some friends was great food, friendly service and great atmosphere. Very busy as expected on a Friday night. Will definitely be back.

Lovely food, atmosphere, staff friendly

Excellent meal and excellent service, many thanks guys!

Amazing food with a brilliant atmosphere. Myself and the family thoroughly enjoyed a get together for a Sunday roast. The food was genuinely show stopping. We all had a variety of different meals including the pork belly, roast beef and chicken. The chicken wings for our starter were beautiful and flavourful. Can’t wait to come again next week!

The best pub I have ever been to. The staff is absolutely amazing, the food is perfect, the wine was so lovely! This pub is so cosy and welcoming. I'll definitely come back here. I have to mention octopus and beef burger - what a heaven on earth! The octopus was so tender and tasty, beef burger was the best I ever had. Portions are massive! Definitely worth of visiting.

Superb place to eat. Worth every penny

Incredible food, friendly atmosphere and very dog friendly!

That’s very lovely meal and plenty menu so some have gluten free 👍

Some creative, non-traditional items on the menu, which is refreshing. Ambiance was also excellent. Kabobs were great.

Lovely food, but £2 for a spash of lemonade is pretty excessive. Can see where they make their money

Food was fantastic, expensive for a village pub, we went on a Sunday so 3 out of 4 of us had the roast dinner, the other had a burger, he said it tasted good but was only warm not hot, he asked the waitress to pop it in the microwave she did offer him another but he declined saying he just wanted it warmer, she was a little cool herself after that saying the chef did probe test it. We all had deserts which were also very good. We would go again but would have to save up first. The lamb and the pork are my recommendations. Try it you wont be sorry, very noisy in the conservatory but then it was very busy.

Wow! Food to die for, service 2nd to none, just need plenty of money....

Good food in a nice country setting. The outside area is nice with covering and heating.

Visited yesterday with friends for lunch. Really nice place. Excellent food, service and atmosphere in very nice surroundings. It’s a must visit if you’re in the area. Decent sized car park at the back.

We like The Red Lion for a Dad & Son beer fairly regularly. Sort of irregular regulars!! It's a very pleasant pub which does good food and has a great selection of well-kept beers on tap. There's always something going on here...They are part of the small Greedy Gordons Group of pub/restaurants. For drivers, there is also a good selection of low alcohol beers, which makes a very welcome change from soft drinks or shandy. A pub to feel comfortable in yet a place aiming for a good reputation, food and service wise. Staff are always polite and helpful. Worth trying if you don't know it.

Great food. Found the restaurant a little noisy.

No food as we hadn't booked but plenty of choices of beer and drinks

Some of the best food I have ever had

This is a comfy village pub with a good selection of beers and a great menu offering excellent value for money. Friendly landlord and bar staff. Cocktails, regular quiz nights and themed evenings. Menu has vegan options, bar snacks and generous portions.

Nice place, good menu and very friendly staff. My only complaint was there was a long wait for food but it was freshly cooked, also along waut fir desserts.. Unfortunately some of my kebab was black but otherwise food was excellent with good size portions. All in all a nice venue with a good choice on the menu.

Excellent food good and service

Great little cheeky date night. Shared a kilo of steak with my beautiful wife. Great times

Hanging lamb skewer was absolutely excellent

Lovely meal served by extremely polite staff. It's always a favourite

Have been to all four GGs establishments this month all super venues,staff,and food highly recommended

We went for an early dinner and had a simply fabulous time. The food was amazing, great atmosphere and the staff were outstanding. The kitchens adapted for intolerances and sent out an exceptional meal. Great value for money too. Congratulations to the management for getting everything right and employing a great team.

Nice pub area. Hubby enjoyed his pint before dinner. Delicious food, nicely presented. Every morsel was yummy! Compliments to the chef! Attentive, friendly staff. Restaurant reservation recommended.

It was ok. Food tasty enough but for the prices charged I’d expect a better all round experience. £4.75 for a bottle of 0% lager (more than you charge for a cask ale!) is a rip off. Conservatory is also quite noisy.

Great food. Lovely staff. Service a little slow but they were busy. Would definitely recommend

Very nice pub and restaurant, friendly staff and dogs. Lovely pies and deserts

Superb pub, really friendly staff. Great,covered beer garden. Didn't eat but will definitely be back for food!

Brilliant staff and wonderful food. Highly recommended.

Lovely food had a great time with friends.

Food is not great but also not bad. Service is great, staff is friendly. It was quite busy when we dine here and lots of noisy customers, not the pub's fault at all🤦🏻‍♀️

Menu changed so we didn't stay.

sunday dinner and had the chicken in the yorkshire , good and tasty pub grub , great value , limited menu but but very tasty , good staff ,

Good food, pleasant surroundings. A little expensive - although prices in everything are rising.

We love all of the greedy Gordon eateries for different reasons. For a lovely family meal the red lion is perfect. The menu is extensive and its a lovely environment. The staff are always friendly and we are fortunate enough to live up the road in Brigstock so the red lion isn't far away. Would highly recommend

Very nice tasty food. Steak was delicious 😋

Poped in for lunch, sat outside in the garden. Absolutely brilliant, I had dressed crab my wife the pie followed by Rocky Sundae lovely.

First time visit to The Red Lion the food was outstanding. The service was excellent and great atmosphere. My husband had the muscles he said they were amazing best he's ever had. l had a pulled duck burger which was so delicious. We will definitely be coming back.

A bustling dog friendly pub with excellent food and staff. There are quite long waits at peak times, and the pressures on FoH staff are beginning to show in mistakes in orders and bills, but the experience is still superb. Would thoroughly recommend.

Sorry but I don't think the chef has tasted haggis as the 'haggis' with the pork belly tasted more like Paxo. The pork was very dry and the colcannon had the life squeezed out of it for presentation purposes. Staff wonderful.

We went there for our Anniversary, Starters Crab Cakes & Chilli Jam and Brixworth Pate we both had Fillet Steak ,cooked perfectly to our liking followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Apple Crumble, Ice Cream and Raspberry Coulie. The waiting staff were very polite & attentive and the service was excellent. I am already looking forward to our next visit.

Dissapointing, a village pub masquerading as a gastropub average food at5 star prices

Fantastic meal, and good value for money. We were booked on a great big table in the corner as requested, so our large dog could chill underneath the table. It was perfect. Had the beatroot burger duo, was amazing. Unfortunately it was way too much food for me in one plate but my family was more than happy to help finish off my leftovers. If you are used to eating less than average sized meals, do ask the staff about the meal size before ordering. I might stick to starters or light lunch instead of mains next time 😅

Always great service and food! Has really put Cranford on the map these last few years and the awards prove it!

Service was efficient, food was very nice, the chap att he bar, owner maybe, was warm and charming

Amazing food. Staff are superb nothing too much trouble for them ❤️

Great location, very friendly staff, the food is fantastic and presentation is professional. I highly recommend

Set in Cranford this is a cracking pub.... Car park to the rear and both food and service were excellent.

Friendly helpful staff and a delicious meal.

Amazing food and friendly staff

I’m regretfully putting 3 stars! But first let me tell you why.. And it’s not because of the food! That was AMAZING! Best roast I have ever had. So on a Sunday it’s a minimum of 2 courses for £30.00. We go to pay and they haven’t applied this they have charged meal and dessert separately. Which is a bit of a cheek considering you have to have the Sunday deal.. when we questions it instead of “sorry I’ll check” we got “no that’s how it is, the deal is applied” - in fact it wasn’t as it didn’t total to £120 (4 people) it was on there for £135.. Any how she went off got it changed came back didn’t apologise, just blonked the bill on the table and walked off. Also to have spent over £160 in there (children meals and drinks) the service was extremely poor! We ordered 1 round at the start which took over 15 minutes to come then not once did we get asked if we’d like another drink, even when all glasses were empty. Now paying them kind of prices I’d have liked to have had much better service. Unfortunately this puts a bad taste in my mouth and a shame as I said the food was outstanding. I’m not sure on the above basis we would go back.

Fantastic meal. Cannot fault any of it. Had 3 courses, probably should've stuck with 2. Good portions. Nice drinks. Pricier than your local boozer but well worth it. The team are friendly and cheerful. The pub itself is historic; looks really nice and has a wood stove fire in the baa (bar). Toilets were nice and clean too. Looking forward to returning soon.

Warm and friendly enough atmosphere. Staff have good attitude. My problem was the food wasn't half as nice as it seemed to want to be. The pudding took forever to arrive and considering there was only ONE it was incredibly disappointing. And to top it off got charged full price for the wait. It looked like nothing more than brownie cubes from a sainsbury's tub and a lump of ice cream with some m and m's. It was a 40th birthday and 9 year anniversary lunch for 2 and I'd rather have stayed at home for what this cost.

Met with old friends yesterday usually enjoy eating here as always been excellent in the past, We had been really looking forward to our meal but unfortunately 4 out of 5 meals had to be sent back as the pasta dish ordered was cold and 3 salmons all under cooked. Once the bill came we had to ask for a discount for the inconvenience as 1 person had finished meal before the rest came back and to be fair they did deduct 2 meals As people have to book way in advance as meals sevice etc are usually excellent it has now made us and all our families think twice about coming back. Sadly .

A meal for 4 was our night .booking was easy .a varied menu was explained by knowledgeable staff who were patient ...the menu impressed by being sourced locally. The restaurant was roomy so you were not on the edge of other tables .a well stocked bar topped off our night ...service was good but not overbearing

1st visit to this good old fashioned pub/restaurant. Service good, food Brilliant and well priced. Good selection of meals but portions rather large for me as an oap. I would certainly go again. Real Ale on tap was TT Landlord when I visited (my favourite). Busy.

Great food and service, would every week if I could.

Great service and very tasty food. I highly recommend dining at The Red Lion.

Lovely pub, nice staff, Fantastic food

Fantastic food and service very reasonably priced