The Red Lion in West Berkshire

The pub was brimming and over flowing to the outside with diners when we arrived. I'd heard their roast dinners were good and thought the number of people were a testament to that. Wrong! The roast (?) potatoes weren't all golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside but barely cooked and a grey colour which my knife couldn't penetrate. One of the potatoes was actually black. The parsnip was not all soft and squiggy but suffered the same lack of time in the oven, if it ever saw an oven that defied my knife slicing off a piece to taste. The pork dry, and tasteless. I didn't attempt the giant Yorkshire which obviously wasn't homemade instead looked plastic. The cackling burnt. However the side dish of cabbage and carrots and the one piece of cauliflower whilst overcooked was quite tasty hence the 2 stars I think we were perhaps one of the last diners to be served so maybe we drew the short straw. I'm not however game to try again.

I am a regular here since it’s been taken over and the Sunday lunch has always been excellent , until yesterday . Some of the potatoes weren’t cooked , veg overcooked and the Yorkshire very flat. What a shame

I knew that this pub was under new management and my friend had recently been here and said the meal was good so I thought I would invite me friends for dinner, I was not disappointed, the service, food and cosiness of the pub was excellent and would return, I had to trout and crumble and it was delicious and could of done with some more custard. Freddie who took our order and served us was exceptionally professional and funny too. Only minor point is when we were going in from the back it looked like it could do with a bit of love and pretty flowers. Look forward to returning maybe in the autumn when the fire is on.

We recently had dinner at the Red Lion for my husbands birthday and we had a really good time. The customer service was 100%, with every staff member going out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. The food came out quickly and everything tasted delicious! A huge thank you to Lora & the team!! One thing I would suggest that would make the experience even more brilliant is adding a more substantial vegan option. The Beetroot Rosti was absolutely delicious but not very substantial compared to some of the meat options on the menu. Overall, we had a fantastic time and will definitely be back.

We booked a table for four adults for a Saturday evening. The food was excellent, including vegetarian option. Good, friendly service. Old, rural pub with outdoor area. Check opening times before going. Will definitely be returning.

Tried the Red Lion this evening with a friend as the menu looked really interesting. No beige pub grub here! A warm welcome, really tasty food, great service and friendly owners. We will definitely be back.

Had lunch here today. It has a lovely cosy atmosphere, families and dogs all welcome. Open fire and very friendly hosts. Food was excellent I couldn't finish ribs so they boxed them up and I've brought them home!!! Well worth a visit to a great English pub.

Very pleasant relaxing meal. Lovely food and excellent service. Very accommodating with dietary requirements. Can highly recommend.

Lovely food. Very busy so bit of a wait. Only downside was dogs allowed in restaurant which we didn't like.

A Thursday night for my wife and I and our Rhodesian Ridgeback. A truly impressive meal following a change in ownership and we were not disappointed in the quality and quantity of food. My wife had a Red Lion Pizza and I had ribs (the...

The menu was packed with fried, starchy food. Not a single healthy or even vaguely healthy. anything Fish, only Battered fish and chips, Chicken curried, I ended up having haloumi, it was very salty. No wonder there are so many overweight people around if that...

Food was good. Sat outside but had to ask for table to be cleaned. I feel wiping off all the tables inside and out should be cleaned before they open. I would expect this anywhere. We did have rain last night which is what made...

A nice little country pub with nice gardens and a good selection of beers and adequate wine list Whilst this place will never win a Michelin star the lunch time menu was well prepared and the service was cheerful and helpful The three main courses...

We went here a couple of weeks ago and the food was superb. However todays lunch wasn’t. Food was tasty don’t get me wrong but it was tepid on arrival….the liver was tough…..plates weren’t cleared and they failed to ask how the meal was. We...

Beautiful location - well kept badger ales - interesting food menu - baguette with dipping gravy and roasties = one very happy husband - burgers were suitably meaty and chips were hot - all food was being cooked to order and especially given it was...

Delighted at our visit with excellent food, quality of wines, relaxing environment to dine and friendly service. Must visit again to try the steaks. Easy parking and easy to find. I have no hestitation in recommending the Red Lion at Mortimer - everything was spot...

I highly enjoyed the mozzarella stuffed chicken breast served with grilled vegetables and mash £14...this dish was perfection. Excellent presentation, quality and layers of flavor. Friendly service Seating inside and out (both on a patio and in the garden). Monday through Thursday they have a...

The most lovely Sunday lunch we have had for a long time .Every part of our lunch was delicious and such good value for money .I haven’t had a Sunday roast which has had such lovely fresh vegetables ,and the beef was cooked to perfection...

Sunday dinner outing for four. Amazing roast dinners with wonderful service. Food was excellent, great choice on the menu, nice atmosphere. Ignore the moaning old ladies! We will be back again and again.

Was really looking forward to Sunday lunch taking my mother on a rare treat. What a disappointment! Lamb was tasteless swimming in grease that was supposed to be gravy. The only good thing on the plate was the roast potatoes.

Waited an hour and a half for food to be served. Beef was inedible. Cold chips. Rubbery fish. Burnt potatoes. The saving grace was that they knocked a fair bit off the bill with no quibble (maybe they're used to complaints!) Also it was incredibly...

We passed the pub on Sunday and it looked beautiful, all dressed up for Christmas, so I thought we would go there for a pre Christmas lunch with friends. Our friends arrived first and made a joke about keeping your coats on. They weren’t wrong!...

Very disappointed in this place. Booked a table in advance for a grandparents birthday lunch. Got our orders in very early, got the starters done then sat and waited about an hour for the mains. Standard Sunday lunches all round so nothing difficult. About five...

Went for a family Sunday lunch, arrived and were seated quickly but waited 20-30 mins before we got a drink. In the 3 hours we were there the staff managed to serve us a total of two drinks each. We had pre-ordered due to our...

Our family visited today to celebrate my husbands birthday. Unfortunately it was a let down from the minute we arrived. No one to greet us on arrival. Eventually we were shown to our table. 20minutes later our drinks arrived. Quite a number of items on...

We had our first taste of the red lion for many years after being recommended we were not disappointed The evening was lovely a shame not many other customers must spray the word how good this is the location was always brilliant and comfy clean...

Great food and a lovely atmosphere. The Red Lion is excellent under the current ownership. We were made very welcome and had a main and dessert. That was plenty. Good value too.

Over priced for the portion size. I had the Fishcake Caeser salad, the single fishcake was the size of a croquette, the Caeser salad was just leaves drizzled with Ceaser dressing and a few shavings of Parmazan cheese. My wife had the bubble and squeak...

They do a pretty good value filling Sunday roast (although the veg is a bit boiled to death, as is typical), with a fair range of options for those who want something a bit different. The puddings are fairly decadent, though! Judging it solely on...

Visited last Wednesday lunchtime, lovely garden, great food freshly cooked in the garden kitchen, warm friendly welcome.

A lovely fresh cooked pizza served in lovely surroundings. Felt very safe and Covid compliant yet remains friendly and welcoming. Well done Rob Laura and team

Went here for dinner yesterday and it was wonderful. So well looked after - thank you. Food was really great, with so much more on the menu we want to try - felt really safe. COVID processes are flawless & Christmas decs look amazing!!! Please...

This was the first takeaway we had done since lockdown started in March and it was delicious. Very clear instructions for collection, perfect timing and very good value. Will do that again!

Wonderful secluded country pub serving good gastro food and fine ales. Friendly traditional pub service with outdoor seating.

Wow! The best Sunday roast ever! Great portion sizes, tasty greens and extra roast potatoes and gravy. Excellent service and delicious food. Would highly recommend.

Popped in for dinner after a long journey, glad we did. The best fish & chips I've had in a long time. Excellent friendly service from Jayde and a pleasant atmosphere. We may well become regulars.

I had not been into this pub for over 30 years, as it is a little out of the way, but I did enjoy my visit. A quiet Tuesday evening with tables socially distanced. One waitress serving about 6/7 tables. I had mussels with chorizo...

First time to this country pub ideally placed for country walks. Excellent Covid Security. A vast menu for all tastes & budgets. Great& cosy atmosphere. Spotless toilets. Great outside space if weather good.

Fabulous veggie Sunday roast. The unlimited roast potatoes and gravy is a real bonus. Don't overlook the desserts - the lemon meringue dish is probably one of the best desserts I've ever tasted. Very friendly and pleasant staff, too. A great visit and we'll definitely...

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Lovely chat with 2 of the girls working there today! Lovely beer - highly recommend. Will be returning to say hello soon! If only I could put 6 stars!

Nice pleasant atmosphere, good choice of drinks and food, I have to say the Lamb roast was the very best I have tried in a long time, staff very attentive well wort a visit, I will be back soon.

We came here for a Sunday roast and it was amazing! The staff were so friendly and treated us so well. They were very busy but did not disappoint and the service was still tremendous. We will definitely be coming back!!

after a strole round the ruins stumbled across this quaint pub. very welcoming. staff and owners very friendly. food faultless and good beer. keep up the good work, look forward to seeing the garden completed next year.

Had a lovely chilled lunch sat in the sun. I’m vegan & they completely catered for my needs. Friendly, socially distanced stafff. Would highly recommend & am going back there today 👍🏻

Really impressed with this country pub, which we visited while on a short break at a nearby hotel. Extensive menu, loads of gluten-free options for me (most unusual and very welcomed!), and good and safe service. Generous portions too.

A lovely village pub in an enchanting setting! I met up with my sister and her husband for lunch. Eat outside on a huge patio containing brand new furniture. A menu of good wholesome pub fare served by a lovely young lady who's cheerful and...

Thank you for providing a delicious meal for our nine-year-old coeliac daughter. She loved the halloumi fries, steak and chips plus the chocolate ice cream! We also enjoyed our starters and mains. We’ll be back!

We were unable to do a night out last night so we thought we'd try a takeaway pizza from our local foodie pub. The online menu looked good so we rang and ordered one 'The Works' and one 'Rock the Parma'. "Ready for collection in...

Having booked table for first time at Red Lion, wife and I had a great Friday lunch. Covid19 requirements were correctly implemented throughout. We received a very warm welcome and the service throughout excellent. Quality of the food was top class and could recommend Scampi,...

Very friendly staff. Good well cooked and reasonably priced food. Nice environment and dog friendly. Will definitely be returning.

My wife and I took a short break in Tadley and looked at trip advisor to pre book meals given the COVID restrictions. The Red Lion sounded great according to reviews and was also near to our rented accommodation. We hadn’t realised it was part...

Sunday roast at the red lion is all my husband talked about during lockdown (well it felt like it). Pleased to say he was not disappointed and the roast was as good as ever. Looking forward to another meal there soon.

We had a lovely chicken pie from the specials board and the Etna Pizza with a decent bottle of red. Service was attentive, probably more so than in the past. All in all a very pleasant evening. (previously I had booked the Christmas meal for...

Had a lovely lunch at The Red Lion. Really attentive and friendly staff - nothing was too much. Would really recommend the pizzas!

After visiting the roman wall in silchester - this pub is perfect for a classic pub lunch - food and service were both fantastic! Would recommend

Really lovely lunch after a country walk. Great selection of menus without being overwhelmed with choices and fantastic and flavoursome pizzas. Great vibe and really lovely service, would recommend!

This is a great village pub. The food is excellent - a wide range from pub-grub to something more (the pies are superb, and so is the scampi). Good beer, a very friendly atmosphere, and an all-round nice place. Am visiting more and more often!

Only popped in for a pint - A lovely little pub with polite service, however charging £5.80 for a pint is somewhat excessive to say the least! The place is freezing with staff not keeping the nice open fires on the go! Every customer had...

Reluctantly went mid week with 2 friends (having had a poor meal last summer)I ordered fish and chips feeling that was safe, how wrong could I be it was the worst I’ve ever been served! Fish indiscernible white tasteless fish, batter covered in grease and...

We visited this amazing pub tonight for Valentine's day with my husband and little girl. My husband had the fillet steak and I had the chicken both were absolutely amazing and the chips were to die for! Such a great find with delicious desserts too...

Lovely evening at the Red Lion. Staff very friendly and food lovely. Steak cooked to perfection and the best pepper corn sauce we have had . Thank you

We visited the Red Lion today and we all agreed how much we enjoyed our Sunday roast lunches. The atmosphere is warm and cosy with a crackling log fire adding to the ambience and the staff are friendly and deliver a great service both at...

Lovely pizza, good vegetarian options. I loved e pic ‘n’ mix at the bar and there was a cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff

Friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. Good for family meal. Pizza was particularly good and well kept beer. Recommend that they stock some local beers such as Mortimer Brewing Company! Will definitely be back

Just had a lovely meal at the Red Lion with our children. Tasty food, good service and great atmosphere.

First time here. Really Friendly staff. Liv and Lucy looked after our table. Lovely girls. Calm and country feel atmosphere, Food was perfect, we will be booking for valentine's Day!

Fantastic meal and great service. Will be coming back mote often! So glad it has changed back from previously being an Italian, so much better.

Good points: the food is tasty and the staff friendly Needs improvement: on the 3 or so times we've been since it opened as a traditional pub, the food delivery has been slow, but just about tolerable. On two occasions a dish needed to be...

Had a lovely meal on a Thursday evening with a friend. The weather outside was terrible but the pub was cosy and friendly. Lots to choose from on the menu and our food was delicious. Will definitely be going back.

Had a lovely meal this evening, first time we have visited and will definitely be back! Great job, service great and food tasty!

Haven’t been here since it was under previous owners, but we were passing so stopped in for a drink. We looked at the menu and eyes up People’s plates and decided to have a small lunch. We ordered the roast sandwiches which came with roast...

We were looking forward to celebrating our son's birthday by having a lovely meal in a cosy country pub with log fire. We didn't see much of the fire as we were led to a table in a dismal cold area outside the toilets! The...

A warm welcome at the cosy, tastefully decorated for Christmas, Red Lion - now under new ownership - a big improvement. A delicious and hearty roast beef and the halloumi and mushroom burger were our choices today. Both were very tasty and well presented, service...

After a few reincarnations, the Red Lion has settled down into its latest manifestation as a gastropub The Quorn balti was not really a balti at all, but nevertheless was quite tasty as a mediterranean style dish, could do with a bit of spicing up....

I do not like to write negative reviews but for the high price it needs to be known to know to not expect a high standard of food or service. We spent nearly £200 and honestly not one of the group would go back. Young...

We nipped into this pub for a quick meal yesterday and were glad we did. It is a charming old building and had a pleasant fire going on a miserable November day. It was great to see parents with kids taking advantage of their lunchtime...

On a night date with my husband, we had such a lovely experience at the Red Lion! Nice, warm atmosphere, real fire in the bar area, delicious homemade food, generous portions (paella was beautifully presented) and well kept beers! We will most certainly go back!...

Booked for Sunday lunch yesterday - we were told they were fully booked at 1pm but, on the assurances of a staff member, we were happy to turn up at 2.30pm, the recommended time. We arrived at that time but it was clear immediately all...

Arrived earl doors, locals with dogs in main bar, lovely welcoming open 🔥. Staff ver friendly, food great, price great, overall good dining experience, we have booked Xmas 🎄 party, offer of bottle prosecco for five or more. Cheers. 🍾⛄

The wine was good so we ordered another bottle and laughed at how unbelievably bad the food was! Word must have got around as the place was empty which we did think ominous when we arrived but then again it was a Monday. The Nacho...

My husband and I have lived in this area for many years and have seen the Red Lion go through a few changes over this time, so yesterday we decided to go and see what the new owners were doing with this lovely old pub...

We have been along to the Red Lion which is recently under new ownership and have been so impressed. The owner is passionate about good locally sourced food and talks with such intergrity when explaining his menus. Lots of regular favourites but an array of...

I been there three times and all three times they try to over charge es it's never taken off.its not down to the customer to tell them if they are already writing what customer aking for. Also ask for a raspberry gin the staff member...

Average... which isn’t good enough tbh... My wife had the pie... she didn’t finish it... shortcrust pastry case with a mushroom-heavy, quite dry pie and a puff pastry lid... didn’t do it for her... I had steak - which was nice... good sauce. The lovely...

High quality food and pleasant atmosphere. The staff here make one welcome and ensure that you are well looked after.

The Red Lion is now longer a Italian Restaurant & has new owners it is now a very good English Pub Restaurant that has recently opened and it still has a traditional British Pub atmosphere with good food and beer, It's getting a very good...

No longer an Italian restaurant, but more like a traditional pub with a good variety of food offerings, including traditional pub food, daily specials, sandwiches, pizzas and more. Starters looked good (we stuck to mains and desserts), and desserts were lovely though more limited in...

Evening out with friends, lovely in every way. Excellent food, service, and nice setting. Great selection of dishes to chose from.

Stopped off on a Monday lunchtime for a spot of lunch with my 2 daughters. I had beer battered fish & chips, my eldest daughter chicken burger and chips and my younger daughter chicken nuggets and chips from the children’s menu. All were excellent and...

Went for dinner and had a lovely meal. Tasty pub food and friendly service. Lovely to have such a good place to go locally.

I really want this lovely country pub to survive, but it won't do it this way. Slow and apparently inexperienced service and very disappointing food. No lemon in a G&T; no dressing, oil or butter with the undercooked bread; table water ordered with a bottle...

Tempted by good reviews we visited last Sunday. I ordered halloumi and mushroom burger whilst the other half ordered two meat roast. We sat in the front garden, which is lovely- full of flowers & welcoming. There is also loads of space out the back....

I found the Red Lion online before traveling to the UK for a conference. The reviews were good and everything I read ticketed the right boxes. We were not disappointed, the menu was good the specials tantalising and the beer was spot on. We were...

Arrived here after a walk around Silchester. Very welcoming. Plenty of room in the restaurant. Good selection of roasts. I had lamb partner had beef. Good selection of veg, nice roast potatoes. Deserts excellent. Looking around other diners were enjoying antipasti and pizzas. Recommended.

Didn’t get offered one drink, had to keep going to the bar. And when we asked for the card machine 4 times, it appeared with a very rude waitress. 3rd time here and every time I regret it. Service is just too slow and felt...

I visited with a partner and we were well looked after - entertained even - by the main server. He made us feel very welcome and helped us choose our Pizzas. When I returned to the table having been to the toilet the waiter had...

I am very fond of Italian food and this was as good as any I have had. A light starter (asparagus and also the mozzarella salad) followed by pasta. A bottle of the Merlot. All very good.

I went her with my 2 boys. We all went for the pizza which were very good and nicely cooked. Good service with a nice atmosphere.

good flavours, good choice, prompt service - they do a roaring pizza trade that I have not tried but look very good

Myself and my partner had dinner here today for his birthday meal (evening menu). The service from start to finish was brilliant, the staff were very friendly and the food was absolutely beautiful! We both agreed it was one the best meals we’ve both ever...