The Red Lion in West Oxfordshire

Recent visit for a reunion using their function room. Welcoming and friendly staff. The buffet was varied, plentiful and tasty. Doggy bags offered to take home food if wanted. I would recommend and would be more than happy to return again.

A wonderful reunion for 17 former colleagues from the 1980s. The buffet in the function room was amazing - great variety and excellent quality. Highly recommended and thank you for your friendly service.

Great food and atmosphere and very friendly service. Visited for the first time for a midweek meal with family. We were welcomed by smiling staff as soon as we entered. Menu was interesting and varied. Really impressed with food- everything we ordered was delicious and also good value. They had an array of games for the kids to play. Was a lovely evening spent with family. We only wish we didn’t have to drive here and had a pub like this in Cassington!

The Tapas was great in this friendly family orientated local pub! Both the pub staff and the locals are very friendly

Great Tapas Friendly Staff Great locals pub Dog friendly! Excellent pub in the heart of Eynsham, in the heart of west Oxfordshire!

Not the best burger I’ve ever eaten but chilli beef was delicious, a nice setting but the staff were sensational. We were a big party and they were great. Thank you!

what a wonderfull find realy good food the staff were very good land lady was so good she deserves to do well we will be back thankyou so much david /penny we came on friday and saturday

Great dinner in a perfect location. Good food, good beers, great atmosphere, nice people. if you are in Eynsham that’s the place to be.

An entirely reasonable village pub. Prices were normal for the Oxfordshire countryside, the menu offered plenty of standard pub fayre, the staff were friendly, the beer was alright, and the food filling. Nothing to complain about, but also nothing to specifically praise.

The lady who served me was rude, I'm not sure why as it wasn't busy. The atmosphere was unfriendly and unwelcoming.Shame as the setting and decor are excellent. Won't be returning.

Limited veggie choice Poor meat selection. Tiny portions. I ordered falafel burger it came out as dry and tasteless as a piece of carboard! The side of sweetcorn I ordered was £8 !! And was just as disappointing as the main. It was smothered in a cold paste and tasted as if the whole thing had been microwaved. All food served on grubby wooden boards that harbours how many infections? They didn’t even look clean. To add insult to unjury when I asked for the bill they had AUTOMATICALLY ADDED 12.5 % GRATUITY !! They encourage a tab when eating and 12.5 % gets added on to food When I asked I was told that I never asked her to takes it off ?? Wait a minute I never asked her to put a tip on in the first place !! You never showed me the bill !! I was hay given a till receipt not the bill. If I want to tip I will tip on my terms and not theirs!! Definitely not worth a tip ! Very disappointed with the whole experience. Such a same as it used to be a lovely and friendly pub and had a great atmosphere but unfortunately it even lacked this so didn’t even compensate the rubbish food. Don’t eat there there’s lots of great places to eat near Eynsham.

Hideously expensive, bland, boring food, which are tiny portions! £15 for the smallest fish and chips you'll ever find. Bland, virtually tasteless, and the fish is the size of the palm of your hand. 3-4 "hand cut" chips. Basically half a potato cut into three sections. Beef burger was good, but at £16?! Crivens! Came with chips and onion rings. Have a guess, how many onion rings? TWO. JUST TWO, and they tasted of mass-produced pap. You'd think that the price on the menu is what you pay, but you'd be grossly mistaken. Never before have I experienced this, but they add on VAT onto the price. Wait, there's more! 12.5% SERVICE CHARGE AS WELL. WHAT FOR?! IN A PUB?! Personally, I've not experienced a service charge outside of London, and certainly not in a so-so pub. Needless to say, I asked them to remove it. An already expensive and grossly disappointing meal, made even more expensive by the VAT and Service Charge. £20 something extra! In some places, that's a meal for two in itself! Definitely not going to visit this place again. Ever. Such a shame I have to pass by daily and remember such a god awful meal which cost me such a lot of money. Good decor, not bad drinks I imagine, but for the love of everything, don't bother eating there. I wish I took photos to display the disappointing portions. If only I could also somehow convey the lack of taste also. I'm not sure if I am more so disappointed or angry at myself for bothering.

Good service and excellent Sunday Lunch. Friendly new owner. Good value for money. Good range of beers.

I was one of a group of sixteen walkers who had booked in for lunch. We had all pre-ordered our food for 1230 and were all sitting at table by that time. The food didn’t start arriving until about one o’clock. Many of us commented that our food was only lukewarm and the quantities were small. I had the lentil-stuffed aubergine, which was very tasty, but it was just one half of a vegetable; it was tepid and it cost £14! I was also charged over £9 for four drinks: an alcohol-free beer; a tonic water; an orange juice and a glass of soda water. None of the staff had bothered to check that we were all present and two of our number were left without food. When this was pointed out, an apology of sorts was issued (‘‘The chef didn’t see those orders on the list’’!) and one of these two unfortunates eventually received his order. The other one did not — at least not until we were paying up and leaving, at which point a small brown bag was plonked on the counter, apparently containing a portion of the stuffed aubergine, which presumably by then was stone cold… Quite how this was expected to be consumed whilst we were out hiking was never explained. Nor, it must be said, were the staff in any way concerned at this shocking lack of service. Perhaps such failings are commonplace in this rather awful establishment. The two late-coming meals were not charged for, but this was scant compensation for such a dereliction of duty

We sadly lost a very dear mother and mother in law recently and chose The Red Lion to host our family and friends farewell gathering after the funeral,we couldn’t have asked for better host and hostess,they were just great and accommodating opening the pub up for us early so that we could have sole use of it until opening times later providing a good quality buffet ,lighting the two log fires and brilliant bar staff The next day before we left to drive home we popped in and had a drink and say thankyou again a lovely welcoming atmosphere and the food looked great which we will have next time we are down and am sure will not be dissapointed Thoroughly recommend The Red Lion for a pop in drink ,meal or special occasion we wish them every success which they truly deserve for all their hard work

The Red Lion did a special dinner by pre-arrangement for 24 guests. An exclusive table was set in the main room, so we also felt part of the general hubbub. Wide choice of dishes, much wider than the regular menu, ordered in advance. Excellent food,...

What a find for great food! We ordered the steak, haddock and fish platter- so tasty. Lovely local pub with a friendly vibe.

Great ambience and delightful waitress led to a very nice evening. Starters were a little lacklustre but mains made up for it, especially the pork belly

We like this pub as it has a nice ambiance especially when the fire is on. They have only just started doing food again. The food was fine although mains took quite a while to come out. It was nice to see it busy and...

We had a great evening at the Red Lion - service was excellent and extremely friendly, food was just lovely and the music choices were smashing too. My OH said the Fish Pan was the best meal he had eaten all week and my moules...

We are so lucky to have this pub in our village. It's got a great vibe and a lovely outdoor space at the back. It's our go to place to bring friends and family visitors, the food is restaurant standard and there's always top notch...

We booked 2 weeks ahead for a largish party for dinner. Everyone pre-ordered. Lots of choice. The food was great, especially the fish pan and the boeuf bourguinon. Staff treated us royally despite last minute changes of plan. The service was attentive but not over-attentive,...

We stopped by after shopping in the area. The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Very good value for money, and delicious fish.

We dropped in for a pub dinner on our journey home after reading good reviews and were so glad we did! Really friendly owner/manager(?) Tommy who seemed to run the entire dinner service and the bar with a genuine smile and passion and enthusiasm for...

Visited last Sunday lunchtime. One of our party wanted a snack but the pub offers a roast meal on a Sunday instead of its normal fayre, however, fortunately he was able to order a starter of squid. It was a measly portion, just a few...

Excellent fish choice and great variety of beers. Friendly modern pub with very good food. Good for a quick pint with friends or a really nice meal.

Saw it recommended on TripAdvisor and have it a try, what can I say other than PERFECT the gentleman behind the bar was funny and knowledgable. (Aussie I think) I had the chicken and Bacon sandwich with chips and it was amazing using high quality...

Our first visit having heard good comments from family/friends. Friendly staff, not overly busy but it was lunch mid week, both had choices from the fish board which we very much enjoyed. I Loved the battered gerkins for starters and hubby said his mini ribs...

Whilst staying over in a nearby B & B, the owner recommended this local pub, for excellent food. We took her suggestion and decided to pop in for an evening meal for two. We were not disappointed, from the moment of entering the pub and...

This was my fourth visit to a reliable good local pub. However what happened to the staff - where were the nice New Zealanders...?? Replaced by rather surly staff not really interested in the food or service. I ordered the reliable and excellent mussels very...

Cosy and stylishly modern with a great atmosphere. Stopped by for drinks, music at an audible level to hear yet low enough to still enjoy a conversation.

Had a lovely Sunday Lunch with family; great food, great service and great atmosphere. Accommodated my gluten free diet with ease.

When we visited back in May, the food was amazing! Service was really good to. Will be visiting again soon when we’re back in the area.

Been here twice now and both times were great. Went for my Birthday last week, we took advantage of the £10 classics deal on a Wednesday evening and really enjoyed it! Thought it was going to be really busy but it wasn’t which was great. We had Halloumi sticks and the tater tots to start which were really good. I then had Mussels which were lovely and the chips were something else! My mum had fish and chips and thoroughly enjoyed it too. Staff are really friendly, just a really lovely atmosphere and we’ll definitely be back again!

We've been here many times for lunch, dinners and Sunday roasts. It is just what we wanted in a neighbourhood pub, great food, friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. Tommy, the manager has made us feel like family and the chef cooks up some great food.

The Red Lion is everything you want in a local. Great selection of beer on cask and on keg, delicious menu, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. The roasts are immense.

We booked a table for 1.30pm. The pub was already crowded with diners. We got drinks and were shown to a table. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Fortunately there were no drinkers propping up the bar. Roast beef and chicken with a bowl of vegetables arrived after about 20 minutes. All hot and tasty. Eynsham has been crying out for better pub food and the Red Lion certainly appears to have been achieved popularity.

Plenty to like about this village pub. The staff are friendly, there’s a decent wine list and the food was high quality.

The most amazing roast that I have ever had, a real taste sensation! The vegetables are all done in a unique and delicious way. Fantastic service from the staff also. I would highly recommend.

Very good meal with excellent welcome and service and mine host’s home grown veggies. The fish sampler (I had hake and sea bass) was perfectly cooked, just the right quantity and the veggies were also very beautiful done and presented. My husband’s calamari were crispy and tasty and so were the duck pancakes. A lovely location also by the church and restored village square. Really pleasant landlord - oh and the beers were good too!

After a long drive I had booked into a local B&B; and went for a wander in this beautiful little Oxfordshire village. I stumbled across this little gem. I travel a lot on my own and sometimes eateries can sometimes not be the most welcoming. Not here! As soon as I walked in I was welcomed like an old friend. The staff could not do enough and found me a table straight away. Cam, who was, waiter, host and all round fine gent attended to your every need. I can highly recommend The Fish Pan for a main course. An absolutely outstanding dish. If I lived closer I would be a regular customer, but I will certainly be dropping in the next time I’m in the area. I also highly recommend the Bread and Butter pudding, absolutely scrumptious.

Thursday night in this fairly quiet village/town near Oxford, after a long drive and setting up my bookstand at the Overland Event I really needed some food. First two places luckily were not doing any so I ended up in The Red Lion. Now I am a traveller who writes about Iberia where food is top quality without costing the earth. The Flat-iron steak was cooked to my rare perfection, on a big bed of rocket salad sprinkled with parmesan and a little garnish of pan-fried vine tomatoes, with a glass of tempranillo it hit the spot and a great price. Tonight I went back and the two fish pan with salmon and mussels on potatoes and salad and again had a beautiful, tasty meal that was well presented and very good value. Compliments to the chef and the service... I might have to go back on my last night here tomorrow!

Superb, friendly service - obviously a very well chosen, well trained team; and we, each of us, had exceptionally good food.

The Red Lion is everything you want from a small village pub with a comfort food menu and a comprehensive selection of beers backed up by a great wine selection.

Booked ahead as it was popular -advisable.Service was really friendly and we sat in the restaurant area which was cozy.

We visited here while staying locally overnight en route to our holiday. We sat in the garden and had one of the best fish and chips ever! (And we live near Whitby, so we know what we’re talking about)! Two of us had the Scottish haddock which was white, flaky and coated in the crispest batter, accompanied by possibly the most delicious chips I’ve ever had in my life. One of us had a fish pan with bream and sea trout with rice. This was apparently superb. The other had the asparagus and mushroom pie. All 4 plates were absolutely delicious. The service was so welcoming and friendly. Such lovely people. We just wish The Red Lion was nearer home.

NOTE: This review is for people who live in London only, please do not read if you do not live in London. END NOTE.

Tommy and his team were absolutely fabulous. The service was friendly, professional and extremely welcoming. The food was first class and despite the kitchen being extremely busy we were well looked after and the food was delicious and timely.... Thank you.

We visited today with Family, We all had a Roast dinner, they arrived and were well presented and hot. Separate vegetables were served and all the meals were delicious. Good choice and excellent service by Tom and the staff. Looking forward to returning.

Living just a mile away in the village of Cassington I often use the excellent range of shops and take a aways in Eynsham, sad to say I have only just discovered that The Red Lion was taken over a year ago, I knew it had been refurbished but was not aware of the changes. Deciding that we would like to stay local-ish I went on Trip advisor to check out a few pubs and was amazed to see the transformation of the Red Lion, its website and menus. My daughter (London Based) booked it for Father's Day yesterday, unfortunately she was running late (as usual) due to the traffic, however we were warmly greeted by Tommy the manager on our arrival who advised us it was not a problem. An excellent selection of cask ales always makes me happy especially when they are well kept and a super range of Gins made' London girl' smile. Service from Jake (first day) was very good and the lovely Kiwi girl (sorry didn't get your name) was super. Homemade soup to start, followed by an excellent roast and a really nice touch... free pudding for Dad's as it was Father's Day. All washed down with a very palatable, sensibly priced Malbec. My only wish was that I had discovered this well run Pub/Restaurant sooner!

This pub is so welcoming, and the food, beer, and service are all first-class.

Had a turbot fillet with a tartar based sauce and crayfish tails. Superb! They cook desserts on the premises, too. Really friendly staff,

Very satisfied with the fish of the day pan. The fish was nicely flaky and and snow peas and rest of the vegetable were well presented and appropriately al dente. The service, as ever, warm and friendly but not intrusive. The deserts good too, the bread and butter pudding approached my mother's sublime standards - praise does not go beyond that!

Here now... Very friendly.. Very welcoming... Lovely ambiance.. Excellent food and wine. Heartily recommended

Delicious fish pan lunch preceded by excellent bread, olives and padron peppers made for an excellent Saturday pit stop. Friendly service and happy atmosphere. Thanks!

Vriendelijke ontvangst en uitstekende bediening. Populair pubrestaurant voor vele toeristen. Vooral veel vis op de kaart en een paar vleesgerechten. Iets scherp geprijst voor de kleine porties, maar nog acceptabel. Heerlijke Chardonay. Zeker een aanrader.

Several of us ate here this week. The fish and chips was the most popular dish, with generous portions of fish. I had the duck, with a nice prune sauce. Service was a bit slow, but then there was quite a group of us. A nice place to go for a lunchtime meal.

Such nice service and delicious food. It was quiet in the pub, and we just made it in time for lunch before they closed the kitchen.

With American friends I wanted them to have a special Eynsham experience so lunch at the Red Lion. We had sandwiches; two of us the sausage sandwiches and soup, one of us the vegie option. The soup was excellent, thick and flavoursome, the sausages were good quality. Service was friendly and helpful. And the added extra . . . one of the morris dancers came in all his glory but, sadly, the set were off for a funeral in Oxford.

Super friendly staff Delicious Sunday roast with very tasty vegetables. Plenty to eat and a very cosy relaxed atmosphere. Perfection in my view.

had another fantastic trip to the Red Lion this weekend. Whether it's for a drink, or a drink and a nibble, or as we did on Saturday night, for a great meal out it ticks all the boxes. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming, the food is great, seasoned to perfection and always hot and fresh and fantastic.

We came here as a party of 8 for supper. The staff were really friendly and the food was really good. lovely, nibbles to start, delicious risotto, chicken pie, fish and chips (to name but a few of the excellent dishes). The only dish that was apparently not good was the sausage and mash.

This pub is a great edition to the village. You always get a really friendly welcome with a nice realaxed atmosphere to boot. We love having a decent pub in the vilage to take friends and family to when they visit. We visited on Sunday and had a fantastic roast and a lovley chocolate brownie.

The Red Lion has completely turned around from what it used to be like and has been wonderfully refurbished by the new owners.

Been here a couple of times. First time my friend did not like his meat, it was cold and tough. He was not offered a different meal, or any money off the bill. The waiter just said “I will let the chef know” several times. Another time, we were made to feel very uncomfortable for having booked a table at 2.30 on a Sunday and not wanting to eat a whole Sunday roast, but rather pudding and coffees, we were told we were taking up a table which could have been used for people having a full lunch!! Eventually they let us stay, but it was a shoddy way to behave especially as my friend is a regular. It ruined our afternoon.

Good location in the centre of Eynsham. Enjoyed the veggie board, friendly staff, lit log fire for us, reasonable prices. Gents was cold and had cobwebs.

The day before we went to this pub we had attended a local family 80th birthday party. Four of us met up here for lunch before going home.

Not the cheapest experience, but for what we had, £122 was average in terms of cost. The food was better than average to say the least, the atmosphere was great and the manager and his staff were extremely welcoming. How nice it is to find a place staffed by those who really enjoy their work.

I've been frequenting Wyndham for two years & not visited The Red Lion Inn before. It was a business lunch. The pub has been re-fitted beautifully. The bar looks fabulous. It's very stylish with a relaxed & earthy feel. They've a great bar & range of beers & drinks. The staff were very friendly & helpful.

Superb roast dinner and great service from Tommy, Cam and Laura, friendly welcome and lovely atmosphere, well worth a visit.

An absolutely delicious Sunday roast in relaxed surroundings with friendly staff and good ale. I'm a vegetarian and the choice for me was better than most pub roasts. I had the Vegetarian Wellington which was lovely and they had another veggie main that wasn't part of the roast dinner. My partner is a true carnivore with high standards and he said the corn-fed chicken was second to none. The accompaniments were cooked well too; no soggy vegetables, thank goodness. The pub was busy but this just gave a nice atmosphere rather than a hurried or delayed experience as a customer. All good - we come here often for dinner or drinks but we will be coming for a roast dinner again very soon.

Been here and it's sister pub a number of times and have yet to be disappointed. My elderly Mum joined us this time and I was particularly impressed with the patience and respect shown to her. The food, service and environment are all excellent. We are committed fans. Thanks to all the team who make this a 'cut above' while managing to keep things relaxed, informal and sensibly priced.

If you want a good traditional home made Sunday roast you won’t get any better. Plenty of fresh hot veg to accompany mouth watering beef. Nothing quite like it.

We were moored on the Thames at the lock and were making enquiries regarding somewhere local for Sunday lunch. The Red Lion was mentioned and although I had memories of a previous visit was told that it had changed hands. We telephoned and booked for lunch. We were not disappointed in any way whatsoever. You can read all the other excellent reviews and they truly represent our experience too so I won't duplicate with similar praise.

We were tired and had a dog so we just fronted up and asked whether the dog could come in. What a welcome! Bonios for Toby, a warm welcome and help with the menu for us. Delicious Spanish chardonnay, great meal.

Stylish pub,with good interesting menu and good selection of beers. Great hosts who make you feel really welcome.We decided to eat here and were not disappointed, the food was really good. A surprisingly great find by bus on the Oxford to Witney route.

Well, yes it does in the form of good food, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Set in the village square it has a welcoming exterior where you can sit either inside or outside. Good veggi options and l chose a squash risotto and it was one of the best risotto's I have had in a pub/restaurant - just delicious and following a long walk (which we had just completed) went down well. My husband had the classic burger that looked hot and he said tasted great. We had lime cordial and sparkling water. Good choice of seats in the pub and l could see at the back a large beer garden. Staff are friendly but not over friendly - one called Cameron and the other chap working who had an accent that sounded like ?New Zealand? both worth mentioning.

Had a great evening in the Red Lion, food was excellent, the staff are super friendly and provided really good service. Definitely go for the sharing boards, there really good fun. Looking forward to going back.

Set right in the heart of the attractive village of Eynsham, the Red Lion is under the same management as the Jolly Postboys in East Oxford and has been extensively refurbished. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, perhaps too much so for my liking, insisting on taking food and drink order at the table rather that at the bar. Only two ales were on offer at the time of my visit - Abingdon Bridge and Purity Gold - although there were more vacant handpumps available. The décor is contemporary, as is the menu, from which I opted for the Red Lion Burger and a very good burger it was, but £14 ?? It wasn't THAT good. Also, annoyingly, it came served on a wooden board, with the chips served in a separate high sided dish, with the accompanying salad in yet another bowl. What's wrong with a straightforward china plate? It seems to me they are trying a bit too hard here, and only partially succeeding. They really could do with focusing more on realistic pricing and being a traditional village pub.

We had a wonderful evening here. The steak was huge and deliciously tender and the tortellini was delicious. The barstaff are friendly and knowledgeable and the decor is on point. Would come again.

Had the tenderest steak I've had in a long time here, staff were all very friendly and colourful. Would recommend.

We have eaten at the Red Lion a few times. We live in the village a few hundred yards away. It's located right in the centre of the village and parking is very easy if you are visiting Eynsham. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed. The environment is light and airy and decorated and furnished with care. Staff are attentive and welcoming and it's clear they are experienced and very well trained. The food quality is really excellent and interesting and has been delivered to the table in a timely fashion each time for us. We feel that every time we have had excellent value for money. When you know that a place is clearly working hard to produce high standards across the board then it's nice to be able to write a review like this so other people know about it.

Called in after a long hot day of sightseeing at Bleinham and were not disappointed. Good sized car park which is a massive bonus in this area. Friendly staff who found us a table for a late Sunday lunch with no problem at all. Food was good and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was friendly with families and couples mixed. Will definitely visit again when we are next in the area.

we went to this pub in Eynsham and the staff were very friendly nothing was to much trouble and the food was brilliant. if I was to go to oxford on my way I would deffo go to the red lion in eynsham and I would recommend this pub to any body

Went to try the food at our 'new' local pub on a sunny summer evening. we were left waiting, standing, for ten minutes with promise of a menu, by a rather off-hand bar-staff... then told we couldn't eat outside, even if we only ordered chips... then we were left to wait again whilst they fetched another staff member... gave up after five minutes and left! Perhaps they were having an 'off' day.

Possibly the best chips I have ever eaten. Very attractive decor and attentive service along with great cooking made this a special evening for an anniversary meal. Interesting menu with good selection of specials and decently priced wines. Lucky old Eynsham.

My wife and I visited the Red Lion for the first time since the re-opening. We received a wonderful greeting from Tommy and Laura behind the bar on arrival which immediately made us feel at home. The menu is perfectly sized and we chose the vegetarian option for my wife which was a perfectly cooked mushroom and pesto pappardelle pasta and I had the steak espitada, which was a hanging skewer of steak, shallots and peppers dripping in a wonderful south african BBQ sauce. Both dishes were fantastic, as were the accompanying pint of Purity Blond and a glass on NZ Sauvignon Blanc.

We had a wonderful evening at The Red Lion for my partners 50th Birthday. Tom & all the staff were fantastic from the stage of organising up to the evening itself. Nothing was too much trouble. They have a fab huge garden & put on an outside bar which worked great. Everyone had a fantastic evening. Would highly recommend. We will definately be back to try out their impressive menu.

We were surprised by how excellent the food now was under the new management. Good variety and excellent quality, and interesting menu. Also very good service and a good range of local beers.

We had been meaning to come here as soon as we heard from Drew and George at the Jolly Postboys that they were transforming this old pub.We had an excellent lunch in the beer garden,and the manager Tommy explained the concept and work still to be done.

Had lunch there recently. They have really managed to turn this place around and Gordon them for doing it. It is in a great location on the village square and has benefitted from sensitive and thoughtful redecoration. The drinks are good and the beer is kept well. The staff are generally polite and friendly.

Eynsham has needed a place like this for years - a friendly, consistently good pub right the heart of the village.

Tried to watch the football here last weekend . Busy ish with people surrounding a smallish screen . There would have been a massive crowd if they had planned it a bit more !

Quick visit as I knew the Red Lion was under new management - I am so glad I did what a find. We decided to stay for food and oh my it's delicious exceptionally high standard and reasonably priced. The team there are friendly, attentive and professional and headed up by a brilliant young Manager. The range of wine on offer is wonderful I urge you to try it!

I understand that this pub was refurbed only a couple of weeks ago and before that was not a place I would have walked into! Having glanced at the other pubs in town, of which there are a few, unusual they havent been turned into Indian restaurants so the local drinking trade is clearly thriving...it looks like Eynsham was in desperate need of attracting a different type of local and tourists from farther afield. Well, these owners have achieved the first part and I really want to help them get known.

It looks lovely inside after the renovation - completely different. The food is absolutely incredible, highly recommended.

Nicely redecorated, with friendly helpful staff. Good short menu, with added benefit yesterday of half a Lobster Thermidor at the reasonable price of £17.50. Nice beer and wine - we shall definitely return soon. Only suggestion is that three puddings is a bit limiting. Wonderful to have a proper restaurant in Eynsham at last.

Went in here for dinner and drinks for 16 of us, on a last minute booking. Staff were exceptionally helpful, food was fantastic, and they have some great beers on tap, will make this our regular.

We took the kids to the newly refurbished Red Lion last week for dinner. It looked fantastic inside with the new decor and there was a really nice vibe in the restaurant and outside. We were welcomed by the Bar Manager Tom who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He chatted in depth through the menu and recommended a lovely beer for me. Considering they have only just reopened, they were incredibly organised and professional. The meals we chose were absolutely fantastic and well sized portions. Whoever their chef is, they want to keep him there for a long time!! The kids chose from the main menu and the portions were adapted size wise for children and half price too, which was very impressive. We were served at our table by a very friendly young lady from New Zealand who was very helpful. I had not been in the Red Lion for many years, but decided to visit due to a lot of positive talk about the new look, the food and the staff. It certainly ticked all of those boxes and with a team like they have in place, their reputation is only going to grow and grow, very quickly! Get over to the Red Lion, either for food or some great beers.

Went here with my boyfriend for lunch last week and wow what a difference new management and a passionate team can make! I used to drive past this pub regularly and give it a miss due to how sad and sorry it looked!