The Red Lion in East Hertfordshire

Just got back from the Red Lion in Stanstead Abbots. We had a delicious lunch. My friend and I both had the Christmas dinner. Everything was freshly cooked. Nothing frozen. The turkey was succulent and plenty of it. Roast potatoes were delicious with home made Yorkshire. I had the Xmas pudding my friend had the chocolate torte. Both were yummy 😋 a big shout out to Abbey who served us. She was polite and helpful. Will definitely come back 👍

Martin and Judy run a great pub with fantastic food and even better service! So friendly and the perfect atmosphere!

Depending on what day, and what time you visit, as with most pubs today, it can either be a relaxed, welcoming place, right through to a rowdy, manic football stadium tyie atmosphere. So, you picks your time to what you actually want. The new landlords have put a lot of effort into the outdoor spaces, which is attracting a younger crowd, therefore it can be quite lively, and if that's your thing, then you'll be in the right place, especially at the weekends. There are some nearby residents that dont appreciate the choice of music nor the volume of it.

Just had Sunday lunch in here. Great on all fronts. Defo would return.

Edit: the resturant has new owners and the food is still very amazing. Everything is freshly made, and there is so much choice on the menu. We are so happy that the village has a resturant with such a good food and lovely staff. Lovely Italian food, great staff and very reasonable prices! highly recommended

Great bday Sunday lunch. Lovely food and lovely staff. Will be back (;

Great service and very friendly staff! I'd been advised to try the Red Lion for some time by friends who'd eaten there before and all said the food was great. I was pleasantly surprised at the high standard of food and great choice from the menu. we were also really well looked after by all the staff and felt very welcome there. I'll definitely be returning there.

We’d heard good things about the Red Lion and it didn’t disappoint. The menu choice was plentiful but not too much and for someone who has a gluten intolerance, unusually there was lots of choice. The food was cooked perfectly and beautifully presented, the waitress appropriately attentive. We were made very welcome and we’re already looking at when we can visit again. Highly recommend & good value. PS - the toilets were also very clean, always a good sign!

Not really one to post reviews but after visiting the Red lion and having a roast beef Sunday dinner.wow I am a massive foodie, takes up a massive amount of my life, so I know my food. I could not find one single element on my plate that was not cooked perfectly, staff and services second to none. If you like your food the red lion is a must. To those of the red lion, well done, keep it up.

Definitely a five star review The calves liver was delicious, just melted in the mouth, best meal out for a very long time. The waitresses were very good Excellent service.

As I was part of the psychic night, I didn't get a chance to eat, but the staff were friendly and willing to help in any way.

Me and my brother went to this pub and it was the worst experience, the manager she was nothing short of rude had an attitude from the jump. refused to serve us stating she was only serving the customers that was sitting in the corner ( those being regulars) some other lady then came down asking us where we had come from. Unless you’re a regular then I would personally avoid this pub. The atmosphere is horrible, if I could rate it a 0 I would. Jolly fisherman up by the station is where I would recommend to anyone in the area. Staff are lovely. Avoid avoid avoid!!!

Had the most amazing meal and the Red lion this week! Even had some amazing cocktails. I highly recommend The calves liver I had it on my visit and it was delicious. Landlords and staff where super friendly and welcoming aswell.

I ate lunch there yesterday, a Sunday, and had a lovely time. The food was delicious, the waitresses helpful and friendly, there was live music and we were able to get a nice table outside. Couldn't have been better. Highly recommended.

Had the pleasure after 2 years to return to the red lion pub saint Margarets. I met up with the owner of the pub who was very pleasant and had no problem with me bringing in my English bull terrier dog called Gary, the pub is very dog friendly and has a lovely area outside with benches and tables , had a amazing burger and chips which was delicious, I was with a group of 6 people and we had a lovely drink, the service was quick and friendly, we all said that we would definitely visit again

Lovely food good service V good entertainment put on and nice outdoor seating areas Since being taken over it’s gone from strength to strength. Can recommend 100%

Lovely Traditional English Pub with top notch Sunday Roasts. Welcoming atmosphere and chilled vibes. Amazing service with a smile from all the staff. Thank you to The Red Lion Team 👏🏽

Lovely Traditional English Pub with top notch Sunday Roasts. Welcoming atmosphere and chilled vibes. Amazing service with a smile from all the staff. Thank you to The Red Lion Team 👏🏽

Great pub and fantastic team There for the england game and the great team made it all the more enjoyable

Worked here on as a vendor on one occasion to support with the football. The staff are amazing, lovely pub, lovely environment. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a lovely pub to visit. I didn't have the opportunity to try the food but saw a few people eating there, and the food looked amazing. Will definitely try soon

Had lovely food but 12.5% added service Charge was way to much Bill came to £105.52 for 2 people Which feel is far too much After all it is only a gastro pub

We booked 20 for a committee lunch. Our preselected choices arrived promptly with friendly efficient service, excellent food both mains and desserts. We'll be back.

What a discovery by chance. Excellent food, service and friendly welcoming staff. You can enjoy the pub atmosphere and then go next door to a really smart but also relaxed restaurant. We are looking forward to enjoying the outdoor areas when summer eventually arrives. Oh and the best rib-eye steak I've ever had! Really recommend the Red Lion

We can’t praise the Red Lion enough. It really is an amazing pub restaurant. The atmosphere is lovely, with very professional friendly staff. The Landlord. Martin and Landlady Judy and their team made our wedding day so special- nothing was too much trouble. Oh and you must try their roast dinners on a Sunday

We’ve travelled down from South Derbyshire, for the local festival and returned to The Red Lion as have been in previous years. The change of ownership hasn’t changed the fantastic vibe in the pub, if anything it has enhanced it. Our accents make us stand out like sore thumbs but the landlord and the locals have given us a fantastic welcome. After a lovely meal outside on the patio on Saturday we’ve just had a top notch Sunday lunch. The food is fantastic and reasonably priced. We are now leaving for the festival with a full belly and new friends made. Would definitely recommend the pub and we will definitely be back. Thank you for your hospitality

Excellent pub/restaurant. Great menu and delicious food. Staff were very friendly and attentive with a good sense of humour. Ample parking seen though we didn't use it. Definitely recommend

This isn't just a standard pub restaurant! This is as good as a West End restaurant. We booked for a Sunday lunch and the food was superb. I chose the Roast Duck special and I was not disappointed. What made this special was the friendly welcome by all the staff, the clean and well presented table with a table cloth, proper napkin (not paper!) and a lit candle. The presentation of the food was lovely and the roast potatoes were perfect. Coupled with a great chicken liver starter and dessert to finish, the whole experience was on point and delightful. It's not a Toby or Weatherspoons that's for sure. Price wise, it is affordable and what you would expect to pay for quality dining with a homely and welcoming ambience.

Had a really great meal and our friends to They were quite busy but still managed to be very helpful with the service and food definitely recommend this restaurant pub and always good to support our public houses restaurant's 👍🤗👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Just had our daughters 18th birthday here - Sunday Lunch for 20 people, couldn't have been better. We preordered, the food was delicious and arrived all at the same time and piping hot. There was a great selection of sides and desserts and was very good value. The service was exceptional, the dining area was light and airy and it had a great atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome and would definitely recommend as a venue for a similar function or even just a meal.

This is a great pub for both eating and drinking, we have visited a few times and are always made very welcome by the owners. The staff are always very friendly and the service is good. We have eaten in the restaurant a number of times and last night had food from their takeaway menu. The food, eating in or taking away, is fantastic. You can tell they use quality ingredience and take pride in what they do. Highly recommended.

Lovely pub and restaurant Food and Service is very good. Entertainment nights not to be missed. The Red Lion has become our go to village pub.

Firstly, I do object to Pubs charging twelve half percent service charge on meals!! There was 3 of us for Sunday lunch. Two of us had Sunday Roast, which was average. One had Prawn Linguine, which was very poor. the portion was the size you would give a child with just 4 prawns, it was very bland with no taste. It wasn't the fault of Waitresses so didn't cause a fuss and paid the service charge, but won't be going again!!

A group of us had been to this lovely, traditional timber framed pub a few months ago and had a really good meal so we always intended to make a return visit. It has a large beer garden at the rear and plenty of car parking space, and inside has a warm and cosy atmosphere - we particularly liked the large bay windows that you can sit inside and look out onto the high street. The bar had a good selection of beers, ciders and ales, and the manager and bar staff were very friendly and attentive throughout, even though it was a Friday evening and therefore bustling. We had booked a table for six people and unexpectedly had to increase that to eight on the night, but it was all taken care of with no fuss and we sat down promptly in the spacious restaurant which is immediately off the main bar area. There was an impressive menu of cold and hot starters and mains with vegetarian options to suit all tastes and I opted for the grilled mushrooms as a starter with a salmon en-croute to follow. Both were delicious and I felt comfortably full without being "stuffed" which is just how you should be after a good meal. The waitress was charming, polite and attentive as were all the staff in the restaurant, and they are a credit to the establishment. Bearing in mind that we all had pre-meal drinks at the bar, several drinks with our meals and desserts at the end, the collective bill coming in at under £40 per head was very reasonable. This venue is now a firm favourite with us and we will definitely be making a return visit soon !

Not good. The Landlord wasn't a nice person to me and my dog whatsoever. Supposed to be a "dog friendly" pub. He spoke of my dog in a very unfriendly manner. He spoke to me in a very derogatory manner. I was there to meet a lot of very dear and good friends of mine. He spoke to me like he did, in front of them. Very unprofessional and quite shocking to say the least. We left within ten minutes. He made sure to be loud and clear that we wasn't welcome. My friends were also upset about the way he spoke to me. They were also very apologetic that me and my super friendly and lovable two year old Rottweiler (Zeus) were treated like that. We won't be returning as we both deserve to be treated and spoken to much nicer and friendlier.

First time visiting this pub. On arrival, very welcoming friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Sadly, we left feeling a bit deflated. £16.95 for a roast dinner and alot of the food that comes as standard with a roast were pricey extras at £4.50. The least I'd expect is Yorkshire pudding but that's extra too. Nothing in the way of vegetables. Just a few diced carrots and 6 runnerbeans. I'm happy to pay decent money but I like to feel that I've got what I paid for. I wish this business well but sadly it hasn't made me want to return.

We enjoyed a fantastic night at The Red Lion on Saturday night, great menu choice and the food was amazing, very tasty and good portion size, the staff were very attentive without being intrusive, we ordered a bottle of the house red wine which was really nice and the desserts were delicious. Highly recommended and reasonably priced. We will definitely book again.

Fantastic night at recent Elvis tribute! Highly recommend!

A friendly place that offers great service and takes care of its customers.

Very limited vegetarian options. The haloumi burger I had for main was served cold

Lovely food, excellent service, really welcoming and friendly staff.

Good pint of Guinness , disappointed I could not get a Sunday roast arriving just 5 minutes late !

Excellent food (I'd have liked more veg with my lamb, mind), very good service, friendly staff. A bit pricey, but I think that's the way it is for hospitality that has survived the pandemic.

Thank you for having my walking group today. Great pub and such friendly staff.

Just had dinner at a last minute descision. squeezed us in on a friday night. So glad they did as the meal was supurb. i had the calves liver and my partner had the beef brisket, both were top class. the food tasted amazing with lovely taste and flavours. All the staff from the bar to the restaurant were lovely, kind and very polite. We will deffo be back for more. Well done chefs and thanks Judy and Martin for your great Hospitality.

We didn't sample food but the place is lovely and the staff are friendly.

Came here as a party of 7 for an 80th birthday meal. Loved it. Great food, great service and a lovely location.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly locals and staff. Food was amazing, had the beef roast and I can tell you it’s the best roast around, had cauliflower cheese side and it was as good as home made. Also great wine which is always a winner with me.

The staff members were so helpful when we stopped for a drink while deciding how we were going to get to our friends 30th birthday in London. They were genuinely concerned and super friendly. We ended up cancelling our lunch and made it to the celebrations. The menu looked fab and we will definitely be back. Thank you for making the place your own while carrying on the legacy of the old Red Lion.

The best restaurant in the Hertford/Ware area, food & staff are brilliant, this place never disappoints, I'll be gutted the day this place goes :( PLEASE DONT GO! EDIT: Sadly Amico Di Amici is no more, it's changed ownership now, I've yet to sample the new restaurant so can't comment if it's still good or not

Had lunch here today with two friends in the restaurant and both the food and service were first class ~ we all enjoyed our visit and will definitely return! Thank you 🙏 so much!

Absolutely fantastic 1st time going, saw the Elvis impersonation and was a fabulous night. Staff were friendly, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Atmosphere was brilliant, we had a very enjoyable night. BBQ Food was lovely and went down a treat .

Visited the Red Lion for our 1st Anniversary. We didn’t have starter but both had the Grilled Chicken Cassoulet. And for dessert we had the chocolate bread and butter pudding and the Lemon Tart. We could not fault the food. Tasted lovely, portions were good and nicely presented. Staff were friendly, polite and dressed smartly. The atmosphere was peaceful but we did eat early so their dining area was not full. Gave 5 stars would definitely eat here again. Our only criticism was the presentation of the menu. Photocopied sheets of paper. Let the whole thing down. Perhaps invest in wallets for the paper to go in would make a big difference.

Best pub in the village. New restaurant food is superb, great staff, nice new garden. Love it

Superb food and very generous servings!

Had a beer and some chips in this place a few weeks back. And me and my fiance both agreed the chips were up there with tastiest chips we've ever had 👌 planning on going back there just for the chips

Had a great day yesterday, music and atmosphere was buzzing.

Great Sunday lunch yesterday. Roast beef for me, spiced carrot wellington for hubby. Really friendly service. Would recommend, and will return if we're in the area again.

We we're a group of ten and had starter, main, dessert the food was delicious we all had an array of of dishes with two gluten free within the group. It was AMAZING. The service and standard all round cannot be recommend high enough. Thank you Mas and all the staff xx

Easily the best pub in the village, food is amazing. The staff are a family run business and treat everyone like they are part of it. The garden is incredible and great for kids. The owners will take full care of you! ♥️

We all had a lovely meal thank you and great that you are carrying on the great reputation .Have recommended you already.

Had lunch there on Friday lovely food will be back again

Had a beautiful meal here last night. The waiting staff were very pleasant and attentive. Beautifully cooked food at very affordable prices. A personal opinion only is that I didn’t think the menu style reflected the quality if the food or the cooking. We loved every minute and will definitely be to.

Lovely pub in a small village that serves some quality food

Been to a friends birthday today for Sunday lunch food is amazing ..staff fantastic ..new owners are so friendly and helpful so nice to see a pub like it should be great bar and great food Well done Red Lion can't wait to come back 👏

I went for Sunday lunch my family, we all had delicious roast dinners & deserts & enjoyed them. Great staff and lovely warm atmosphere. Will be back soon.

I went with my husband, brother and sister-in-law. Both waitresses were friendly and efficient. We all thoroughly enjoyed our home cooked food and will definitely be going back.

The whole experience was great. Staff were brilliant. The food was perfect and the place is so different to how we remembered it when we lived in the village 15 years ago. We will be back and recommending you to anyone that asks me. Other pub/restaurants should take note how to do it properly. Mum was very happy with her Mother’s Day meal. Thanks.

Had lunch at the Red Lion today and I can honestly say it was one of the best meals I have had out in a long time. Excellent food and amazing service.

Delicious lunch. Excellent service and very friendly staff. Will definitely be going back.

Just had a lovely lunch for my parents wedding anniversary,all food was lovely,also really friendly staff ,will definitely be going again.

Declined my entry to even buy a bottle of water because they didn’t want to accept my Citizens ID card. My card has the official PASS 18+ logo and hologram and is valid to be accepted in all places. It was raining and I only wanted somewhere to wait until I got picked up and expressed this. I think this was a cruel act from the staff and could have easily been avoided.

Had a meal here last Saturday night, was so nice, relaxed atmosphere, great friendly service along with fab food well presented and piping hot. Will definitely come back and highly recommend, wish all the best to the new owners

Four of us had dinner in the restaurant tonight and had a very enjoyable evening. The menu offers varied choice, our food was delicious and the busy atmosphere was great. Service was excellent and we were very well looked after - highly recommend to all!

We visited recently for the Valentine's Day special menu and it was lovely. Amazing food and great service. The pub quiz topped off the the night 😉

Went came here for Sunday lunch on a recommendation from some locals. The restaurant section of the pub is quite cosy but didn't feel cramped. The food is very nice, and the beef was cooked right, tatties were fluffy on the inside and just crispy enough on the outside, service was great and it was an.all round lovely lunch. 😊

Have tried the red lion a few times now, at first just for drinks and bar snacks and most recently a family meal in the restaurant. Always met with a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere. Great menu at sensible prices, good selection of beers and wines. Food has always been very impressive. Look forward to returning in the summer months to use the garden. Definitely worth a visit.

We had a lovely evening with our family in the restaurant. Haven’t been for years but as it is run by new management, we thought we would try. We thought the service was great and we all enjoyed the food. Very friendly atmosphere. We can’t wait to try in the warmer weather and have a drink in the garden.

Sunday dinner today was beautiful one of best we have had would definitely recommend 👌

Great family friendly pub with great food and a great selection of beers

First time going to this pub it was really nice the food was lovely and staff really friendly would definitely go back.

Had a meal last night with my wife since change of ownership. Both of us had One of there speciality pies and it was lovely managed to squeeze a desert in as well. Service was excellent well done. Looking forward to going again soon. 👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻

Nice pub. Pair of musicians turned up mid-pint & played some blues.. old school fellas.. i had no idea such pubs did this anymore... fantastic... had a great night.

Always freshly cooked , hot delicious food. Very warm welcoming staff. We order different dishes but the calamari is always excellent and a dish worth ordering again and again.

Lovely old pub, and a great Italian restaurant.

Amazing food, friendly staff and owners

Fantastic meal...superb food and excellent service.

Great service. Whitebait was amazing. Will go again

Just simply the best Italian dining locally that I have ever been to. Proper home made Italian food at its best. You will not be disappointed.

Nice enough bar but it felt like it could do with a deep clean. Table looked clean but was very sticky. Toilets were average.

Food was great and the little town and the restaurant has so much character, the only let down was the owner really. Would of been 5 stars 🌟 but poor interaction with this Mass character seems to be a reoccurring theme in the Red Lion reviews 🤔

Great service and Italian food 👍

Excellent food served as an English Sunday roast and traditional Italian at reasonable cost with friendly service.

Excellent food and good service. Have the Gambroni.

My wife, Jack Russell and I had lunch here on Sunday. One pasta with chicken and one trio of meats roast dinner. Very nice food and good service. Would recommend.

Had to write a quick thank you for a great meal last night. Cannot fault the service or quality.

We thought we'd give this place a try as we walk by often. We got a warm welcome walking in and advice on the beer. It looks lovely and inviting inside and has a nice outside seatting area at the back. We were the only ones outside on a sunny winters day so moved one of the tables to a sunny area on the same paved area. Still only ones outside the waitress comes and says can we not do that in the future as the boss is funny about it. We must have given out gangsta granny and grandpa vibes. Needless to say the future does not see us back.

Highly recommend the lovely food here. This is one of my favourite restaurants to eat at. Maz and his team make amazing food! Great prices! Also have a loyalty card which also is makes a difference if you want to save money! The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Worth going to.

Excellent service and delicious food

Ideal meeting room space and friendly staff

Great food, good beer and very friendly atmosphere.