The Red Lion in East Staffordshire

Lovely staff, food good for chain pub, good pricing, all in all worth a visit if you want reasonable food on a budget, nice atmosphere too

My partner and I have started popping in recently since the new landlord has taken over. Having read the recent comments I wouldnt take any notice of them, I have been local to the area for years and sadly it’s just one of those areas where certain people do not like change. There is always a good atmosphere, beer is good, we tried the steak night last night (Thursday) and we’re really impressed! Locally sourced Aberdeen Angus steak, beautifully cooked, plenty on the plate and very reasonable! £27.95 for 2 steaks (sirloin) and a bottle of vino, extremely good value and no scrimping on quality. Keep up the good work 👍

Dropped in for a cheeky Friday evening dinner. Greeted by friendly staff and advised on the best ales of week. A truly wonderful meal and made even better by the entertaining customers at the bar.. We will return very soon.

There were three of us visiting for Sunday lunch. My wife and I live 100 miles out of Burton and wanted to take my Burton based Mum out for Sunday Lunch. The pub website specifically said ‘Gluten Free menu available’, and the ratings were good. When we arrived though the experience for my wife was very poor. There was no GF menu available and, eventually, the (helpful) server got a menu (partially) marked-up by the chef. There were four starters available - none of these were GF, and all included some bread, with no GF bread available either. Mother’s prawn cocktail was superb but our enjoyment was limited with Dani having to just watch. For main courses there were 2 roasts and eight other choices. Two of the non-roasts were GF and the roast dinner options were advised as ‘GF available’ (which just meant taking off the Yorkshire pudding and stuffing of course). Dani went for Roast Turkey, and we had two Roast Beef dinners too - these were all very good, with plenty of veg, but Dani’s enjoyment was again limited when she saw how good our (huge) Yorkshire pudding was. It was also surprising that extra gravy (which was GF) was charged for. Eight desserts and only two were GF, and one of these was ice cream. Overall the food was good and I would recommend provided you don’t have a coeliac (like Dani) or other GF in your party, as there’s very, very little GF awareness (although they did suggest they were going to ‘sort this out’ as we left).

Spot on Sunday Lunch! Good choice of roasts with a lovely selection of fresh vegetables. Excellent satisfying portions, maybe next time we’ll have room for a desert. Friendly attentive service. We will be back.

Terrific meal - really enjoyed our food ! I had liver & bacon which was beautifully cooked with mash, green veg and some fantastic gravy. My friends had fish & chips with mushy peas and scampi & chips. They all remarked how well cooked it all was. We succumbed to puds most of us going for crumble & custard but one had profiteroles. Soooo good ! All in all a superb meal which we all thoroughly enjoyed! We will be back! Highly recommended!

Have just been for the best Sunday lunch around full good sized portion perfectly cooked. The young girl serving it was polite and content will definitely be back to sample more nicely home cooked food

First time visiting here today and given the reviews was a little anxious. However I can’t fault the service or food. We went for Sunday Lunch and everyone agreed that the food was lovely and plenty of it. We will definitely be going back again and I would recommend this to friends.

Very poor experience, not the same pub it was, which unfortunately is reflected in reviews it gets, the pub was once one of the best in the area now its a shadow. Very abrupt lady working there really should be back of house. Such a shame as well that the food is no longer a step above a basic pub. Much better options at the Cock or Meynell am afraid. They really must lift their game or I fear the worst for this pub.

I did see the review form 11areefe while its natural for him to support the business over the road its just not the case. The attitude of the staff is terrible, its rude and uncomfortable. The food is not what it was, Sundays for example were fantastic under Adam, Andy and Rob but its cheap and simple now not quality cuts of beef just simple silverside. Such a shame as this was such a lovely fantastic pub but this yobbish loud landlord clearly didnt have the resources to keep it running now excuse after excuse we have a make shift rude set up. Lets hope it improves!!!!!!!!

Just made an impromptu visit to the Red Lion with my husband, we received a worm welcome and prompt service. There was a great choice on the menu and the food we ordered - chilli chicken and the dirty cheeseburger were not only delicious but enormous portions, great value , chatty landlord and attentive staff. will definitely be back!

I have been a resident of Newborough for a number of years and had many happy and memorable times in the Red Lion both under Emma & Kay and with Gail & Ryan. I read that new manager Pete has sent a fortune on putting the pub straight I'm sure this is largely normal when taking on a new venture. Let alone an old building. What I would say though is the most upsetting part of the past few are the in consistent promises, closing early, people including myself made to feel extremely unwelcome and until recently the lack of any food offering despite announcing he was up and running a few months ago. I also hear that there was fighting in the pub. I really hope our pub finds its way back to former glory under the previous 2 tenures and is a place we can be proud of. And not the terrible environment it has become. Come on Pete up your game.

My husband booked a table here for Mother’s Day as we used to visit frequently when we lived locally. We made a special half an hour journey and arrived a couple of minutes before our booking time. Despite the restaurant being almost empty we were advised our table wasn’t ready and we should wait in the bar. We walked back to an almost empty bar only to be ignored by the barman. After a few minutes an older lady came in and I explained we had been sent in by the restaurant as our table wasn’t ready. She went away to check and said it was ready and we could go back through. We did and were shown to our table - at this point the restaurant was totally empty bar one table. We were given menus for the fixed price 3 course lunch. When we asked for an alternative as our children wouldn’t eat the 3 courses available, we were told this was all they were serving today. We explained that this wasn’t mentioned on their website, as this is how my husband made the booking, there was just the Sunday lunch menu which he had checked in advance to ensure there was something everyone would like. The waitress checked with a colleague who came back and confirmed that was the only menu available today. I appreciate that it was Mother’s Day but if you are offering a restricted menu this needs to be clearly communicated in advance. We sadly made the decision to leave the restaurant as the attitude of the staff, lack of any warm welcome and cold atmosphere made us incredibly reluctant to pay £30 per head for 3 courses that we wouldn’t eat. This used to be a lovely family run restaurant where you always felt welcome, it definitely isn’t anymore which is a real shame.

This is my local pub and I’ve seen many highs and lows. After a very difficult few months repairing and replacing old and broken equipment, sorting out a poor tired cellar and finding a good Chef, the Red Lion back!!!! Beer …… sorted, Food ……Sorted ………Atmosphere …….. Sorted!

Lovely pub with great staff. The beer is always kept well and the atmosphere is that of a proper country pub locals and others gather together. It’s probably my favourite in the whole area

Popped in on a Saturday afternoon for a bite to eat , can I say I’m glad we did such a friendly atmosphere as soon as we walked in, we were shown to our table given a couple of minutes to look at the menu we went for starts and main . The food was delicious we had crispy chill chicken and the fish and chip we will definitely be going again

First visit since the new owner and my god the place is night and day different to before, fresh home cooked food with generous portions. Service was quick and the staff were very friendly and helpful we will be back.

Food was ok seems to be run by kids who don't know what they are doing as for the landlord he was very loud not the pub that I remember will not revisit

Just had a fantastic dinner, empty plates all round. Great atmosphere . Will definitely be regular visitors Very friendly and welcoming staff ✳️✳️✳️✳️✳️

An old favourite of mine from living in Draycott many years ago and often visit when returning to the area. Tried twice to call in for a drink but was closed and tried for a meal and not doing food anymore. Finally called in for...

Unbelievable what's happened at this pub, I visit each year for the past 6 years over the Christmas and Summer period, what has happened here is incredible. Dark dingy atmosphere rude staff, no food on offer, Al Murray and Mummrah serving you what on earth....

Probably harshly rating 2 could be a 3 but such a shame what's happened here, I'm a regular staying at St. Georges park and often visit, it has always been a level above what you expect of a pub but that seems to have disappeared....

Attended here once before and was very nice but this time had a bad feel to it. Rude abrupt welcome from landlord (I assume)Very simple bog standard menu. Dark and gloomy and didn’t fancy it at all. Didn’t seem to cater for vegetarians very well...

I was abit surprised with this visit, staff and st. georges park recommended this pub to me as one of the best in the area, I found it a bit rough staff swearing laughing with groups of men felt a bit uncomfortable. I had one...

Had a great couple of hours here today, Nicely decorated since the change of Ownership, Friendly Staff, Log Burner roaring and excellent Drinks See you soon

Such a shame the new management seem not to care about the local people and regular customers. I hope that changes and it's just a case of them finding their feet but I feel they have missed an opportunity to get off on the right...

Stayed at St. Georges Park for a few days this past week, heard great things from staff there about this pub, tried to visit twice and found it shut once at around 8.45pm on a Thursday. Finally visited for a drink on a Saturday and...

Went for Dinner one day last week had Fish and Chips. Food was ok but they seem to have gone down the belly buster route. The ambience and quality has gone out of the place. Surly landlord and landlady is certainly not welcoming. There is...

1st visit since pub has changed hands, fantastic welcome, very, very friendly and the food was superb ! Portions were huge and so, so tasty. Roaring log fire and a huge selection of drinks.

Tried this pub a few days ago as not been in the pub since the days of Emma and Kay as I moved away from the area. There was a lovely young girl working who was really friendly but the rest of the staff seemed...

Excellent. Good food, well cooked and presented and delivered hot. Staff attentive. Nice that chef came out. Very enjoyable evening.

Best Sunday lunch out I have had in a long time, went to try after refurb and under new management,was not disappointed.

Have read the two reviews from the killjoy twins. Red Lion renovation provides a friendly welcome buzzing with atmosphere. The new decoration is tasteful and how nice to sit tables are clean and not sticky. Newborough now has a friendly village local. We wish it...

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the new tenant has destroyed the rural character of the PUB annoying noises from too many speakers dark ceiling - disgusting bare light bulbs dripping into the eyes causing malaise and damaging eyesight the lessee himself urges customers to drink their beer faster because there...

Warm, friendly staff. Amazing home cooked food! Welcoming atmosphere. Set in a beautiful village. Ample parking. Hidden gem.

Quality locally sourced ingredients with an excellent Pie and Lamb Rump from Russell's of Shenstone. The food was piping hot, expertly cooked, and very flavoursome. Look forward to visiting again.

Had a great meal. Lovely welcome. Lovely restaurant setting. Food was hot and delicious. Excellent value for money. Would definitely return.

Midweek meal with friends- 3 Carnivores and 1 Vegetarian! We were not disappointed. Lovely friendly staff who are very attentive. 3 of us had Ribeye Steaks which were delicious and the Vegetarian was very happy with the Hallumi! Lovely bottle of wine - which was...

Good atmosphere, big portions to suit your appetite, friendly staff, quite a wait before food was served. Roast beef was excellent. First visit but would like to eat there again.

Again, everything from the online booking, through the genuinely friendly welcome (we're repeat visitors, but not every week or even month) to the food and drink itself, never disappoints. Rotisserie half chickens this time, and my teenage boys said that they looked no issue, they...

Visited for the first time on a Sunday. Decided to go for main and dessert from the lunch menu and wasn't disappointed. Found staff to be very friendly and attentive. Food and drink was excellent. Thank you.

We were a party of 4 and we all had a great meal and the staff were excellent. The food was well cooked and well presented and we would recommend this place. Will go again. The dining area has a great ambiance for an evening...

My wife and I had three courses each and all of them were great. The vanilla cheesecake was one of the best puddlings I've had a in a long time. Quiet, unpretentious surroundings with friendly welcoming service. Wish we lived nearby and could explore the...

A gem of a restaurant tucked away in Newborough. Whilst an extensive menu the food was of restaurant standard. How lovely to have attentive staff without being over powering. My only comment is about the seats we had, I'm not very tall and these at...

The red lion did not disappoint The customer service was excellent as was the food and atmosphere Will definitely be back

We have recently eaten at The Red Lion; we booked using their online tool, very quick and simple. On arrival staff were courteous and promptly showed us to our table. Order was taken promptly and we didn’t wait too long for freshly cooked dishes, when...

We always know we’ll get a good meal here. Gail & Ryan offer great friendly service and make it a good experience every time.

We had booked a table with friends on Saturday evening. The table was ready for us on arrival. The choices on the menu were very good as we had a vegetarian in our group. Food was hot, plentiful and good value. A good choice of...

Meal was largely steak based on this occasion. All good. My wife had Sirloin. I had Rib eye, good quality meat.

Came here yesterday with my wife and young daughter, the food and service was great! Everything homemade and very well priced will definitely be back again soon!

Attended recently for a family get together. Staff were very friendly and catered for all our needs. We were a large group and nothing was too much trouble. The service and quality of food was excellent. Food was brought out together and there wasn’t much...

This was our first visit to The Red Lion and we were not disappointed. We thought the menu choice was varied to suit all tastes. The food was presented very well and tasted delicious. The hosts made us feel very welcome and we could not...

We booked The Red Lion for fathers day after wanting a nice village pub experience. We were running slightly late and i called ahead and was told not to worry. We arrived and were greeted by a lovely lady who took us to our table....

We visited the Red Lion on Fathers Day for a Sunday roast and what a fab meal we had. The food was plentiful, delicious and served with a smile. It was also good value. Rhubarb &Apple crumble was especially delicious.

Grumpy landlord No music , no atmosphere. Had to ask fir essentials like a steak knife with steak and so did others on next table. Had to ask for vinegar etc .. not chatty or welcoming plodded round and had no urgency. WiFi was down...

Lovely roast lunch with Yorkshire puddings! Quick service, consideration of the kids, delicious food and a very attentive host.

A really lovely experience, friendly and prompt service. Menu includes vegan and vegetarian dishes plus locally sourced food. Food was well presented and very tasty, we had 3 courses and were spoilt for choice. Good menu. The restaurant was full so book on line to...

Banging food, nice atmosphere, lovely staff! A lovely welcoming place with amazing food. I hadn’t been for a few years but the food did not disappoint! The garlic bread and triple cut chips were the highlight for me, they were gorgeous! Would highly recommend you...

First time going to the Red Lion, food was really good, the menu had loads to chose from. The service was very welcoming. Very tasty gin selection!

Food and staff excellent, I had salmon, wilted spinach,& crushed new potatoes, we found room for Mandarin cheese cake with warm chocolate sauce, 😋

We very happily came back to the red lion again as we visit family in the area and once again we were not disappointed with the food we had on Easter Sunday, the glazed ham was excellent we shall definitely be returning again when we...

Me and my partner attending the red lion curry night and we wasn’t disappointed!! Being able to have a choice of two curries of the night korma or masala (we both had masala) and which meats we preferred and having 50/50 choice of rice and...

This wasn't my first visit to the Red Lion and it most certainly won't be my last. The baked camembert to start was perfect and the roast for my main course was delicious. Great amount of choice on the menu even for my young son....

Visited the Red Lion for Sunday Lunch yesterday, where we were made very welcome by all of the staff. We ate from the Easter Menu and the quality of the food was excellent, I had the Steamed Mussels in a bacon and onion sauce for...

Went to The Red Lion, Newborough, for a lunchtime meal for our Wedding Anniversary. There is a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. There was a good choice of food on offer. The food was well presented and delicious....

As soon as you walk in the door there is a warm welcome from behind the bar. Absolutely brilliant food and excellent service. Would recommend to anyone. We will definitely be returning!

Lovely meal from starter to main. Service was fantastic also. Very friendly staff. Would highly recommend. Ample Parking & also good selection of drinks z Sunday lunch was delicious

Whilst looking for Sunday lunch pubs near my Parents new Home .. I read the rave reviews from previous guests and decided to book a table for Sunday Lunch. Whow !!! Was I glad I chose the Red Lion .. from the moment we arrived...

Wonderful tasty chicken roasts. Tasted like when we were kids. Service prompt,friendly,nothing too much trouble. Plentt of menu choice. Set in a lovely countryside village. Just perfect. Thankyou.

Nice and warm dining room with lovely lighting. We got a friendly welcome. Serves was attentive and pleasant. We had starter and mains, generally good food without being above average and a little expensive for a pub

Wonderful pub, well run, great food and good beer. The service was friendly and the food tasty and clearly prepared by somebody who really cared and knew about taste and presentation. We often stop here if in the area. Definitely worth a visit.

Stopped off here for lunch on the way to our stay at Hoar Cross Hall. The landlady I believe (short blonde hair) was really welcoming and helpful. Food came quickly and was delicious - I had the linguine and my partner had fish and chips....

My first visit to the Red Lion and I wasn't disappointed. I visited on a Tuesday evening with a friend for a much-needed catch-up and a giggle. We shared three starters - homemade red onion bhajis (too yummy for words), salt and pepper squid rings...

Very friendly service, the food was basic pub food, good sized portions but slightly disappointing when it came to taste .

My family and I visited as part of a weekend staying in the area to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday and our time at the Red Lion was absolutely perfect. The atmosphere was lovely, our host (I don't know your name, sorry!) was so wonderful...

Between the six of us we had fish and chips ,steak, gammon and linguine. All the food was very good .

Myself and 5 friends ate here on the way to Hoar Cross Hall. The food was lovely and service great. I would definitely return again.

Had the most amazing Sunday roast ,absolutely delicious couldn't fault it , plus crumble and treacle pudding were delicious , definitely be back ! Staff were all lovely even though we were a late booking .

My husband and I went to The Red Lion for the first time and I have to say we had an excellent meal. It's a small pub and the restaurant seats approximately 30. The menu had many popular dishes. Our meals arrived promptly and were...

We booked Sunday lunch for three. The food was delicious! There was a lovely atmosphere in the pub. The menu was large and varied we had halloumi friesand squid starters followed by pork, chicken & beef roast dinners. We even squeezed a pudding in. Excellent...

Made to feel very welcome when we called in for a lunchtime stop. Nice food and pleasant atmosphere - we will definitely go there again

Just had returned from thoroughly enjoying the best Sunday Lunch in many a long year at the Red Lion.Very relaxed atmosphere,Excellent service even better food in a wonderfully typical Old fashioned English Inn. Would recommend this quality establishment to anyone myself and the family will...

We had the chicken wings and camenbert to start - both were delicious and nicely presented. We both had the beef Sunday dinner - it was perfectly cooked, and the vegetables were tasty and fresh. We couldn't fit a dessert in, but there was a...

We arrived at the Red Lion after having driven a long way - and arrived about ten minutes before opening time. The lovely bar staff allowed us in early and made us coffees. The food was lovely and the service couldn't have been pleasanter. My...

The hosts were most welcoming and led us into the beautiful dining room. Plenty of room to sit comfortably starting the year off with good friends. The food was home cooked and delicious. The chef is amazing and was definitely 5*s worthy. We don't usually...

Excellent food and great service. Thanks to Ryan and Gail for looking after us. Merry Christmas and see you Xmas day and next year. Keep up the great work 👍

Very friendly greeting. Order for both drinks and food taken promptly. Sunday lunch delicious, beef tender and served pink, Turkey tender and ‘moist’. Leeks, greens ,sprouts and red cabbage served as an accompaniment and cooked perfectly. Lovely afternoon, look forward to returning.

Homemade crumble is one of my favourite puddings but this one was awful; fruit base with digestive biscuit crumbs on the top. Sorry but this is not my idea of “homemade apple and blackberry crumble”! The rest of my party thought the food was “fine”

Lovely people, good food done very well and a cosy atmosphere. It was a really chilly, snowy day. The owners were working and are completely involved in the running of the pub. We were greeted cheerily and our orders were taken promptly. Being Sunday we...

The best place for a Sunday lunch. We had the festive menu and were not disappointed. Service as always excellent, food amazing and the environment stunning. My favourite place.

We visited the Red Lion on Sunday 5th December. Booked on line - all well there and we were greeted and shown to our table on arrival. We were close to the kitchen and the traffic in and out of it and we were offered...

Definately recommend the roast beef, beautifully cooked on the pink side and very tender. Will go again.

It’s been a while since we visited The Red Lion at Newborough where we always had a great meal. Good news it’s still great. A warm welcome and great service throughout the whole visit. We both had the Black Pudding starter which was absolutely superb,...

It was lovely food and the Staff were very friendly and helpful,would certainly recommend it and will be going again.

We haven't long been in the Midlands, so slowly getting around various pubs and areas of interest. We saw this on trip advisor and with my son visiting us for the 1st time since moving up here, i thought I'd give the Red Lion a...

Nice Sunday Lunch, very tasty food and relaxing atmosphere Service was very good and could not do enough for use For sure recommendable

I really cannot speak highly enough about ny first dining experience here. The choice of food on the menu was great. My starter and main course were absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly helpful and thoughtful. I felt nurtured and pampered Definitely...

We popped out for a light lunch here after reading a recent review in Jaime. We were greeted warmly, the menu was explained clearly and our drinks order taken. The food was fresh and arrived quickly. A lovely choice and one we would come to...

We visited the Red Lion yesterday as we’ve always wanted to try it. It did not disappoint, the staff and service was amazing and nothing was too much to ask for. They were polite and welcoming which made a lovely environment. The food was just...