The Red Lion in Daventry

Lovely food, friendly staff and locals

I visited the Red lion this evening for a family meal. One of my autistic sons became quite disregulated and I thought I was going to have to leave with him as he was becoming quite upset. The lovely lovely lady behind the bar took us to a quieter area of the pub, got him a drink and he calmed down so quickly. I cannot thank this kind lady enough, we are so frequently ignored, stared at and judged when in public but tonight thanks to this lady we actually felt accepted and welcome which is so rare. Thank you so much again, from the bottom of my heart I am truly grateful for your kindness and understanding.

Love this country pub food excellent

Popped in this little village pub as was camping down the road, great little pub, with a good choice of drinks at sensible prices

We popped in for lunch. Lovely food. Friendly staff. Nice pub.

Stumbled on the Red Lion when in the area for a few days. A real warm and welcoming atmosphere on a drizzly Monday night! Friendly people and great food at a very reasonable price. Personal service in an age when elsewhere customer service has been forgotten.

Went to Red Lion with brother and sister in law. We were met with a warm welcome by the person behind the bar and the locals. We enquired about food and were guided to their menu. Menu had a good selection on it and order was taken promptly. We had little time to wait till food arrived which was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We will be coming back again soon.

Well what can I say, fabulous pub, Sarah and Andy are wonderful hosts, saved delicious food for us because we arrived late, so hospitable and friendly, we stayed an extra night. The locals were also so lovely. We will visit again. Thank you Louise and Paul. Xx

The service was great and the food was good I would recommend

Lovely traditional pup serving a good selection of draught beers and decent quality wine. The food menu was quite extensive offering good value pub grub. The staff and locals were all friendly. It has a smallish car park with a small level concrete area to park camper vans and motor homes for overnight stopovers. Larger motor homes might have difficulty parking however. It was fine for our 6 metre camper and we had a good peaceful night sleep.

The food was a homemade delight , fresh and very tasty . The owners Sarah and Andrew were most welcoming and treated us all like family 😍 A very pleasant afternoon spent at a lovely village pub . Thank you

Popped in for a drink and lunch with my daughter after a birthday treat - friendly staff and locals - excellent beer!

Great village pub in the heart of Sibbertoft.

Great pub. We were supposed to meet friends for dinner but they got stuck on A14. Landlady was so accommodating changing the dinner plans two or three times waiting for our friends. Lovely little country pub. Cosy, pleasant and the food was great. We would definitely recommend.

Nice rural pub, friendly landlord and locals. Nice, sinple food, decent range of beers and ciders. You can stay over in a motorhome on their carpark if you want to more extensively sample the range.

Excellent food and well kept beer and very friendly and attentive staff

We spent a happy few hours in the beer garden at the Red Lion yesterday. Thanks to the lovely staff and super friendly locals in the bar for making us feel welcome. As weekend campers to Brook Meadow campsite down the road we were lucky to find this lovely pub. Watch out for the deliciously strong Rattler cider!

The pub accommodated our 15 person dinner at short notice. The food was amazing and the the staff were too. We enjoyed it that much that we all went back the next day for lunch. Many thanks

Lovely village pub with welcoming staff and well kept choice of real ale.

Andy and Sarah are popper Publican Hosts the Food is great and so is the Beer well worth a Visit in you are in the Neighbourhood .

Lovely friendly place. Nice wine and fantastic fillet steak

Great place to eat young and old loved it.

Great Sunday roast with excellent service

Great atmosphere. Service second to none

really nice friendly happy place to visit, lovely food and wine, i would very much recommend a visit

Visited in November while staying at a nearby campsite had a lovely meal. Staff very helpful and friendly would recommend

We arrived at the Red Lion later than expected due to traffic delays, but were greeted with a friendly welcome. Sarah and Andrew were kind enough to serve us some food even though the kitchen was officially closed, an adequate scampi and chips. The accommodation however was a different matter, shabby fixtures and fittings, and the bedding was clean but felt a little damp. On return after being out the following day we were greeted by an horrendous smell, not sure if it was the drains or something else, but needs attention. Informed the owner the next morning when we were leaving, but she said she couldn’t smell anything ... I find that hard to believe as it was so bad it took your breath away. Would we stay here again, no !

A long way from home, called in for dinner at 8:15 pm on the recommendation of a local where I had business that evening, a couple of miles away. Asking nicely whether we could eat, we were told that last orders was at 7:45, as service closed at 8 (which is rather early). However, the barmaid offered to check if anything was possible. Overheard from the kitchen was "Who is it?". The answer when she came back was 'no'. Evidently, being as we were strangers no effort would be made. There was barely any apology, no offer of even a minimal quick menu, not even a snack. It was not exactly busy, few customers visible. We declined to stop for a drink even (and I could have done with a pint) and went hungry. How can anyone turn away business so effectively, let alone in these times? Not at all impressed, but the "Who is it?" really put the tin lid on it. Really rude.

My wife and I were let down at the 11th hour on a house move and found ourselves in limbo. We needed temporary accommodation while we searched for a suitable replacement for the house we lost. My wife came across the Red Lion by chance. Andrew and Sarah couldn't have been more accomodating. We took one of their studio flats equipped with kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom. We intended staying no more than two weeks, we ended up staying seven! Great couple, great regulars and smashing food. We feel we've made friends for life. Sad to leave. Highly recommended.

Do not attempt to book accommodation. We were informed they do take bookings for December as they are not taking bookings this far in advance just incase there is another national lockdown. Secondly they have someone in the accommodation 'long term' so the accommodation might not be available anyway, very rude and blunt customer service!!

Good pub food, friendly staff, would visit again

Very accommodating and helpful staff, and all the meals were great

Good food..Great service..a real local pub..MARVELLOUS pub stop over..we will certainly be going back

We came to this pub for an evening meal as a group of 5 adults and a baby. We were delighted by the friendly hostess, amazingly delicious food and lovely ambience that this small pub has to offer. We will be back when we return to the area again in the future. Thank you very much.

This is a delightful pub/ restaurant very conveniently placed between London and Barnsley for meeting friends for lunch. The proprietors Andrew and Sarah are friendly and helpful, the food is delicious and tasty and everything is fresh and locally sourced. This is our third visit here and we will definitely be returning.

We have eaten at this pub a few times but have not written a review, not because the food isn't good because it is , it's very very good, unfortunately using a pub often you forget to praise it. Well this time we had to praise the Sibbertoft Red Lion, for amazing service, fabulous food, and a fantastic venue for booking a small family gathering. We were lucky enough to have the whole restaurant to our 22 people event . Sarah and Andrew could not have been more accommodating in preparing us a set menu to pre order from for our Sunday lunch surprise for a family dinner. The starters from spicy crab cakes to brie wedges or prawn cocktail were delicious, the main courses of sirloin, chicken or gammon were absolutely perfect, served with plenty of fresh vegetables and homemade Yorkshire puddings, the pub also offered us a vegetarian option. The desserts were delicious too and the portion size generous. It's a really great place to enjoy a drink in the modern bar ,or like us use a traditional decorated restaurant to have a large family traditional Sunday lunch. Service was outstanding from the small team serving all 22 of us efficiently and so politely. I would definitely recommend this pub / restaurant, a great time was had by us all.

Excellent sharing platter welcome and atmosphere Really friendly and helpful staff and very pleasant outdoor seating area to eat in Very brief visit unfortunatly but would recommend Thank you

Great wine selection and bar grub. Good selection of Gins too. Enjoyed an evening propping up the bar with the friendly land lady Will definitely be back

We had a fabulous Sunday lunch, delicious roast home made Yorkshires, home made nuggets for the kids and the puddings are amazing. The salted caramel roulade needs special mention, probably the best pudding I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Very friendly and helpful services and a brilliant wine list. We walked from Brook Meadow the campsite, next trip being planned so we can eat here again!

We had a lovely meal. Great food and a varied choice to suit all tastes. Wonderful deserts! Very reasonably priced and great staff. What more could you ask for? Hope to be back soon.

Having had difficulty contacting the Red Lion to find out whether it was serving food I turned up for a meal one evening and was rather disconcerted to find (pleasing) modern decor in what I expected to be a village pub. The next surprise was to be given a wine list with quite an extensive and sometimes expensive list of wines, including quite a list of dessert wines, which pleased me but also dismayed me as I was driving. The beer was well kept and there was an interesting choice. Although i was eating on my own there was no chance to be bored as a village resident was wetting the head of her newly born granddaughter and everyone joined in. It was a very friendly atmosphere.The vegetable curry was good, with large poppadums and good fresh homemade chutneys. I also indulged in the hot caramel roulade with ice cream which I can recommend. It was very good value for fresh cooked food and if it were my local I would be very happy.

We were on our way back from drinking tanks and wanted lunch. Small Pub but excellent pub menu. Clean well decorated surroundings and the lady publican was inviting. It was quiet and the food was basically a selection of starters that we chose. Food was well presented and cooked well. The selection of beers was good and a fantastic selection of wines and whiskey. We have booked to go back in October with friends.

We had such a lovely meal here last night The choice of food was very good The price was fair Everything was perfectly cooked The staff were lovely And the drinks good prices Thank you

The food was similar to a 2 for 1 establishment and certainly not worth the extortionate prices. Was extremely disappointed and even more shocked at the price of the bill. Wouldn’t return for food. No ambience & bizarre village feel. Doesn’t have music on as can’t afford the licence!

A lovely pub for our overnight stopover in our converted horsebox camper. Andy came & introduced himself as we arrived and we had a lovely home cooked curry and well kept beers

made very welcome, good food, nice atmosphere, from the outside looks deceiving but inside its nice and cosy then it widens out in the restaurant, food served nice and hot.

The food was good but the service was outstanding. We were visiting the local campsite and could have been treated as irrelevant as we might not be coming again, instead the land lady was the nicest kindest lady, was so hospitable to our 7 children and 3 adults group, she went above and beyond, and the locals were friendly as well and didn’t make us feel like visitors. We left anting yo move to sibbertoft and having the red lion as our local.

Just had a very good lunch with friends at this lovely welcoming pub. The food is all homemade and fresh. Lovely ambience with very good service. Well worth a visit.

We stopped in while doing a walk around the Naseby battlefield. The bar staff we very welcoming and helpful and I had a very nice pint of ale and a great piece of gammon.

Stumbled across this pub whilst waiting for a helicopter flight at the local airfield. We received a very warm welcome from Sarah, who talked us through the Sunday Lunch menu. As we were short on time we asked if it was possible to just have a baguette, which after a quick word with the chef, we agreed to have the Bacon and Brie melt. The presentation of the food was excellent and it t was very tasty indeed. Washed down with a pint of ale, it made for a fantastic quick lunch. The wine list is extensive and the menu had alot of choice and so I'm planning to return one evening to sample the fayre once again.

Food was delicious, staff very friendly. would definitely visit again! Prices very reasonable £53.00 (including drinks)for four adults and a child.

Having travelled out from Leicester on a Wednesday evening all four of us agreed it would be worth a return visit. The Sharp's Sea Fury was excellent beer. The menu was quite extensive and a full range what you would expect for good food in...

Having not eaten here for a while we decided to try it on a night when I didn't feel like cooking. I am so glad we did, we had an excellent meal, the service was good, with a smile, the ambiance of the newly refurbished...

Este es un pub en un pueblo pequeño desde el exterior parece un promedio, pero cuando usted pub abre la puerta y se sorprendió de lo moderno y bien cuidado es el encargado es muy acogedor. El menú que ofrecen es excelente, con una buena...

Este es un pueblo rural, sin embargo, ofrece una excelente selección de tonel con una cálida bienvenida. Los vinos son excelentes, y la casera nos ofreció una excelente red y dijo "si no era de nuestro gusto, entonces ella cambiaría" este es verdaderamente increíble en...

Visita sábado por la noche con amigos. Buena selección de opciones en el menú, si un poco de servicio bajo. Las comidas estaban bien, pero el bistec estaba por debajo de lo normal, no está mal, pero no es bueno. Cervezas de barril era en...

Visitamos aquí como un grupo de 18 mujeres para el cumpleaños de un amigo 30 y no podría haber sido mejor. El servicio era estupendo, muy amable y eficiente. La comida fue absolutamente deliciosa, todos nosotros pensamos así. Yo solomillo y las patatas fritas y nunca he tenido mejor! La carne estaba cocinada a la perfección.

During our stay at the nearby campsite down the road we decided to visit here on the Saturday night for a couple of pints and a nice cooked meal away from the chilliness of the tent!The place was fairly busy and we hadn’t booked but luckily there was a table available for the 6 of us.Upon arrival and throughout our visit the lady behind the bar (possibly the owner?) was very welcoming and friendly. There was a great selection on the menu, something to suit everyone. I chose Steak with a Stilton Sauce, which was accompanied by a hand cut chips and a salad garnish. Others in our group chose Fish & Chips and Scampi. Everyone was impressed with the food quality, presentation, prices and hospitality. The décor was nice and clean as was all the facilities. We will definitely be visiting the Red Lion again next time we are in the area.

Stayed in the local area for one night and called in to try a meal at the Red Lion. We were not disappointed. The food was fantastic and we could not have asked for more. The hosts were very welcoming too. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Should we be in the area again we will definitely return. Many thanks. Karen and Andrew.

We've stopped off here a couple of times now whilst walking along the Jurassic Way. Cracking little pub with a nice outdoor seating area (dog friendly) and really good food. All the staff are friendly and accommodating, and the desserts are to die for... Just what you need after a long walk!

The Red Lion has won awards for its wine list and indeed it has some interesting wines (some at over £100 per bottle). So it came as a bit of a surprise that the food was pretty typical pub grub. The steaks were good and my wife had a good and plentiful smoked haddock risotto. But there was nothing outstanding about the food. Although the staff are friendly and there is a good range of beers (and gins) and it is popular with the locals there is something missing. Our overall impression on first going was of disappointment. Maybe it's the decor (it's a bit dark and dreary inside), maybe our expectations were too high given its wine award, maybe it's just the architecture of the place.

Four of us came here for lunch on a Saturday (they only do lunch on Saturday and Sunday unless you call in advance).The building isn't great and the inside is old fashioned and a little shabby - and very dark when you come in from a sunny day.At first I thought the landlady was unfriendly as there was no welcoming smile and no clue as to where you go if you're eating but it seems she is just one of those people who doesn't change the way she is and is always helpful and welcoming, but in her own way. She turned out to be lovely and very helpful and had a nice sense of humour.Between us we had three bacon and brie baguettes with chunky chips and one ham, egg and chunky chips. The chips were hand cut with the skin left on and were yummy; could have been a tad crisper but that didn't matter. It was simple food done well so not a huge test of cooking skill but even the simple things can be done badly in the wrong hands so we would definitely return.

Visited on a Sunday with my family and another family of 3. Nice relaxed atmosphere and it was great that my young daughter could walk around and in and out of the pub without any disapproving looks or comments. We stopped for Sunday lunch and the menu variety offered something for us all (kids including), the food was freshly cooked and full of flavour. The staff were friendly, the meal ticked all the right boxes and was reasonably priced, we would return again.Thank you.

Asked if dog friendly and told 'no'. Pointed out that AA site said they were, was told they would be closed anyway so it wouldn't matter if they were or not!! Doesn't matter how long your wine list is if your manners are missing Red Lion.

Visited for company Christmas meal. Turkey was not moist and dish lacked gravy. Could have done with additional gravy boat for all meals. Colleagues who had beef said the meat was lovely but again more gravy and Yorkshire pudding would have been better. Nice surroundings. Pleasant staff. Felt meals were expensive for quantity and quality - £25 for 2 course and £30 for 3 course.

I attended the AGM of a car club, which included us having refreshments for our meeting, followed by an arranged meal.The refreshments and general reception when we arrived were lovely, and the food was absolutely beautiful!And free wifi !!!

Just had a great birthday lunch with friends. The food here is very good as always, well presented and tasty. Andrew and Sarah are friendly and helpful and make everyone welcome. Very good wine and beer selection. I can thoroughly recommend this restaurant.http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g315977-d7316087-r325262448-The_Red_Lion_Sibbertoft_Inn-Market_Harborough_Leicestershire_England.html#

A group of 18 of us booked very last minute for sunday lunch. We were accommodated and welcomed. Although the choice was small, all the food was superb, in particular, the roast beef with lovely gravy, yorkshire pud, roast and mashed potato, mange tout, carrots, red cabbage and roasted vegetables too. We could have as many veggies as we wanted and the horseradish was good too. We stayed for quite a while and the owners and staff were very friendly and always smiling. We were camping nearby and the next time we do that, we'll be back. Thank you.

A warm welcome by Andrew and Sarah. There were six of us and all of us enjoyed our meals - all the plates were emptied completely. I would definitely recommend a visit.

We have been to the Red Lion many times over the years for both meals and to stay in the Studio Flat accommodation. Andrew and Sarah have always looked after us so well, we normally go as a large group for meals and everyone is always complimentary about the fabulous food.Highly recommended.

My husband and I visited here on Valentine's day and were most impressed. They had a set menu that evening with only a few choices for each course, But we thought the food was delicious and very reasonably priced. The staff were friendly too. Would definitely go again, and recommend to others.

I've visted here for years and it just gets better good food excellent wine choices friendly people always weloming

Have eaten in the Red Lion, Sibbertoft again recently and have to say it's always a pleasure. Fire was roaring, the pub was lovely and warm and there was a great January menu with lots of choice. Andrew, the landlord, was very accommodating when I wanted to have no Stilton in the sauce! Food was fab, presentation of the starters was first class! And the landlady Sarah was friendly and welcoming. We had a lovely red wine to go with the meal which was recommended and did not disappoint. Will be back on Valentine's day as there is a new menu out (this happens monthly) and really looking forward to it.

we recently had a fabulous meal here the Steak & Kidney Pie was unbelievable !! service and the warmth of the atmosphere make this pub a must to return time and time again. Dined with friends and family group of 6

We have had yet another fabulous meal accompanied by an expertly advised choice of wine at the Red Lion. The hosts are always welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. I would highly recommend a visit, whether it's for food, just wine and a great choice of beers or both.

I have been dining at the Red Lion for a number of years and the food and service are always 1st class. Andrew and Sarah make you feel at home as soon as you arrive and nothing is ever to much trouble for them. The wine list is amazing and there is something on it for every occasion. I have taken my wife on valentine’s night for a number of years and always enjoy the menu and attention to detail that is the norm at this lovely village pub with an extra level of service. The curry nights are excellent value and we again are regulars. The ever changing menu means you never have to settle with the same dish as there is always something new to try.

What a welcome, the scruffy exterior hides a fine food pub with a massive wine collection . It's on my list from now on.

A cosy traditional English pub with a contemporary bistro style restaurant. The food is excellent, served in congenial surroundings with a warm and friendly welcome from the staff. The proprietor, Andrew, is a very adept chef and equally knowledgable about the wines on his, I have to say, very comprehensive wine list. I would not hesitate to recommend a visit to the Red Lion.

I was very impressed with the landlords knowledge of wine it was impressive to be told witch wine went with the food on the fantastic menu

Our family and friends are regular visitors to this lovely pub.Very friendly and always a welcoming atmosphere. There is always a wide range of food available which is inventive and of good quality.A Fantastic selection of wines and beers to compliment the food.

The Red Lion is a lovely village pub with a superb modern restaurant attached. The food is excellent - (Yorkshire puddings to die for on a Sunday) They offer a really good selection of meals and you can taste the quality - definitely not microwave food!I was also very impressed with the wine menu and Andy and Sarah who run the pub have an excellent knowledge of wine, and can always recommend the perfect wine to accompany your meal.

I arranged a pre-Christmas evening meal for over 30 people. Andrew made it easy for us to pre-order from the Christmas menu. Carl, the chef, as they say, 'did us proud' and everything was hot and very good. We couldn't fault the meal. We will book for next year. A small group of us went for Burns night and that too was good. Again I couldn't fault the meal. We have booked to go for Valentine's night and I am sure it will be as good.Eileen

Friendly small village pub serving great food from a varied menu with an excellent choice of wine. Off the beaten track but worth the visit, not just for the experience but to enjoy the surrounding country sides.

The Red Lion was chosen as somewhere different for Sunday lunch and what a very pleasant surprise it was. For pub food it was second to none with all four meal choices thoroughly enjoyed with no complaints about the welcome, service or atmosphere.

Took a chance when in the area expecting normal pub food but what surprise. The menue was not typical and the food mouth watering. My wifes broad beab risotto was the bes risotto she has had. My belly pork and potato colcannon was great. The bar has a good atmosphere but the dining room is waiting on improvement. Varied wine list and reasonable value.

Was glad to see this place after a long morning cycling. Food supply was running low and still had another 20 miles off road left!Thank goodness the Red Lion was sign posted and had a good selection of pub grub ready. Great service from the gent serving me, hoping to dine there again next week too!Chose the Scampi and wasn't disappointed. Wonderful village to eat in.

I was disppointed with my visit to the Red Lion at Sibbertoft because the welcome was cool and room temperature cold. I had expected to be offered a better selection of wines from behind the bar than what was available. The red wine bought was quite cool, probably because the room temperature was cold and the evening quite early. The beer served was good. However the cost of the round seemed a little on the high side compared with visits to other local public houses.This was a quick stop off for a drink with friends so I am unable to comment on food, reservations etc.I have given the benefit of the doubt in my marking by giving 3 stars despite my low marking in service etc.Although this Public House is listed as Market Harborough this is its postal town. It is actually in Sibbertoft which is about 7 miles from Market Harborough. Hence my initial search on trip advisor failed to find it.I do not like giving downbeat reports so will visit again in the next couple of weeks when I hope I can be more upbeat.

Sunday Lunch with Sister, Father and Brother In Law. A really nice Sunday Lunch, two of us the traditional roast and two had other meals off the menu. Not the best beef I have ever had but nice enough with plenty of vegetables. The merlot and beef pie was packed with meat and look delicious and my sister’s wild boar burger went down well. A unique part of the meal was establishing the origin of the grapes served with the cheese platter, we discovered they were off the vine in the garden, must admit first time I have been servded local grapes in this country. The pub prides itself on its wine selection and has a unique virtual bottle service which enables you to have a different wine with each course without having to buy a bottle of each. Pretty good value for money and a cheerful and friendly reception from the staff. Well worth another visit.

I do the reviews, my husband passes comment. He's not the culinary expert but said 'this would make a great local, just a shame we live 30 minutes drive away'.Twice a year my close family dine out on a Sunday in remembrance of Mum. It's always nice to try somewhere new and Sibbertoft was this Novembers choice. The website made it appealing and accepting a 'taste card' (which I'd got from Virgin free on booking a holiday) made it a good idea.We were made very welcome and chatted to the landlady prior to being seated.The Sunday roast choice was limited (beef or chicken) so two of us dined off the standard menu which was sufficiently varied and other than the steaks, very reasonably priced.My first choice of starter was unavailable but that didn't cause a problem and as a homage to Mum I picked a tasty prawn cocktail!Somewhat off piste I picked wild boar burger for my main which was almost as nice as my husband's very un Sunday beef and merlot pie, as home made as it comes.Although I prefer savory food, the deserts were as good as they get. My Orange & Cointreau brûlée was perfect and my husbands date & sticky toffee pudding was lovely and light but also a huge portion.Wine plays a big part of this business and the bottle of South African Shiraz/Viognier hit the spot. Another reason for living nearer is they serve an interesting combination of single glasses called a virtual bottle.Honest businesses like this deserve success. Not sure when we'll return but undoubtedly we will.