The Red Lion in West Oxfordshire

Been threatening to visit for the pizza night for a few weeks and finally made. Well worth the effort. Really friendly staff, good choice of pizzas and 2-for-1 offer on, what's not to like? We opted to share a starter and struggled to finish the pizza. nice beer/wine added to the great time. Well worth a visit, though I understand pizza night is limited to Thursdays only. Other offers available for different nights. Check their website.

Had a lovely lunch with family. 3 people had the turkey dinner, it was one of the best I’d had everything was cooked to perfection. The fish stew was also very good as well, as was the venison. Would highly recommend this lovely pub, service was great also.

Delicious Sunday roast. Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. We went there for a Sunday roast. My husband had the pork with crackly crackling. My daughter hoped for a vegetarian roast but that wasn’t available. We had extra roast potatoes and vegetables. The potatoes were delicious. So was the apple sauce and Yorkshire pud. Delicious homemade apple crumble too!

Stopped for like lunch on a circular walk from the Thames. Olives, hummus, fish and chips, liver and chard, veggie burger. Lovely lunch and good service. Thumbs up!

We went here for 2 nights when we stayed in a cottage over the road.I recommend you book as they get busy most nights and in the week they have different offers on that make your evening meal very good value for money.the meals we had both nights were both very nice and they also had clarksons hawkstone lager on draft which was delicious. The pub is community owned by the villagers themselves.the young man behind the bar was very friendly and welcoming as was the manageres Gaby this place is a hidden gem in a charming village if ur around pay the a visit you won’t regret it. Closed Monday and Tuesday

Had a really delicious lunch at the Red Lion today. Everything was freshly prepared and beautifully presented. The menu has standards and more unusual dishes. Prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food and portion sizes. Service was very efficient, cheerful and friendly. Help was offered, without fuss, with my wheelchair and we were seated at a table where I was very comfortable - sadly, this treatment cannot be taken for granted in chains with far higher staff and management resources. We also enjoyed the peaceful feel of the dining room without machines or ambient music. Really a lovely, characterful pub with very committed people running it.

Wonderful people, couldn’t do enough for us. Enjoyed a fantastic Sunday lunch - the crackling on the pork was ‘to die for’. I only have one problem, pork obviously does not come with Yorkshire puds. Requested them for three of us. Was told they would cost £1 each which we were willing to pay !! But we’re charged £1.50 each on the bill. Just thought that was a little OTT. However we WILL be back as we have been told we have to try your ham egg and chips.

Booked a table on a Friday evening and had a really great meal. The food is really rather good and the chef is clearly skilled and takes care over ingredients and presentation. It’s in the middle of nowhere, so the chance of passing are remote but I’d definitely recommend seeking it out if in the area. What’s more, it’s a community pub, repatriated from Greene King we were told, made the food taste even better. Keep up the good work.

lovely place,very comfortable and very peaceful,we made a mistake & thought we were hiring a 3 bedroom hut🫣there are 3 huts with a double bed in each hut,our mistake not theirs,they went above & beyond & managed to get us a fold up bed for myself as having a son at 31 is a bit past sharing a bed with his mum🤣🤣cant fault the place at all,had our dinner in their pub,the sausage & mash is to die for(that good we had it 2 nights in a row)compliments to the chef,would defo go back,thank you

This is the second time we’ve visited this pub and we’ve had the same experience both times. It’s in a remote location so you need to make a special journey here, rather than be passing by. We visited on a Saturday evening. I doubt if they had twenty customers. I asked if we could eat only to be told that they were fully booked for food. The same on both occasions. Being a nice summer’s evening there were very few people inside. On walking outside to the very nice garden there were a few people eating but not many at all. I will admit to being a little nonplussed. We’re being asked to support the hospitality industry but they need to meet us half way. This is a lovely pub but they are letting themselves down and I’ll be surprised if they survive if they don’t change their business model. I doubt we’ll be back for a third time. Shame really…..

We stayed here in the shepherd huts for two nights and enjoyed drinks and a lovely meal in this brilliant old community pub. Everyone is very friendly, the pub is cosy, the food is great and the beer is excellent! Staying in the huts was brilliant, co comfortable, well equipped and peaceful. we loved it

Today we had an excellent Sunday lunch. The food was well presented and extremely tasty. The service was friendly yet very efficient. The clientele is a mixture of young and old . All in all a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon

I visited last night with a group of friends, and we had the festive menu which was amazing! The venison was to die for and the baked passion fruit crème was equally as brilliant. This is a lovely local run pub with a tiny kitchen that manages to turn out the highest quality food. I love it!

Great cozy little pub and the food was absolutely excellent, like a Michelin star restaurant. The venison was superb. Highly recommended.

Visited for lunch. This pub is amazing. For a small village pub the menu is really exceptional. Dishes enjoyed included, roast partridge, roast turkey, burgers (venison as well as beef) and ham egg and chips. Every main course was first class. Quality produce combined with excellent cooking and presentation makes this place stand out from the crowd. Our waitresses were efficient as well as friendly. The dessert menu is fantastic, full of tempting treats!! Pineapple carpaccio is heavenly, chocolate fondant divine, baked passionfruit creme delightful, and apple tarte tatin is truly exquisite. We can't wait to return.

Went for my birthday with family. The portions were huge and I was doubting my parents would finish theirs but they did such was the quality. A return will follow

Away on holiday and booked for dinner . It is a lovely traditional pub dog friendly and the food was lovely . Sea bass is one of my favourites and it was cooked beautifully. Staff where really friendly and welcoming a lovely family meal out while we played UNO thank you

Food - 10/10Staff - 10/10Facilities - 10/10Cleanliness - 10/10Value for money - 10/10Location - 7/10Family Friendly - 10/10We had a lovely family meal here this past week. The staff were very accommodating to us and our daughter. The facilities were clean and tidy and the food was really great with big portions.The only reason I have taken points off for the location is that we got lost 2-3 times on the way because the sign posts weren't clear. We almost gave up and went home to be honest which was frustrating but we did end up finding it in the end but we had to go right back to the main road to start again as the signs disappeared after that

We had a family lunch together at this super pub in Northmoor. It was suitably Covid-safe, principally because we were outside under cover, and yet warmed by a gas heater in the centre of the eating area. The staff were welcoming and friendly and led us to our reserved table without delay. We ordered from both the regular menu and the specials board. the food came promptly and was beautifully served. All five of us enjoyed what we had: two fish and chips (one from the child's menu), and one burger from the regular menu; and a whole grilled sole, and mackerel fillets with rhubarb and almonds from the specials board. All well cooked and all very good indeed. No complaints. The dessert menu was more limited, but we strongly recommend the carpaccio of pineapple which to of us had from the specials board, and the home made ice creams, which also featured in a terrific coffee affogato.

We stayed in the three shepherds huts recently and had a brilliant time. The huts were cosy, clean and had everything we needed for the weekend including blankets, a map with a couple of local walks and lots more storage space and a more powerful shower than expected! Everything was easy and relaxing, everyone we spoke to was lovely, thoughtful and attentive without being intrusive. We ended up eating every meal from the pub because the food was so good. The portions were generous and really tasty. It was the perfect setting for our long awaited family get together and I’d love to visit again.

Stayed in the three shephard huts with family and just had to leave them a glowing report.Included within the lovely beer garden, is a comfy heated marquis with covid safe table service. The actual shepherd's huts were comfy, well equipped and very clean.We particularly liked the beautiful surroundings and complete feeling of privacy and tranquility. I cannot praise the service from the really friendly helpful staff enough. We were very well taken care of.It is an ideal place to stay if you like nice country walks, peace and quiet combined with quality plentiful food and drink. Definitely would stay again and highly recommend.

Just had an excellent takeaway. We had Burgers, pizza and fish and enjoyed them very much. Best to prebook as they seem to be popular

We spent a happy Saturday lunch here in amiable conversation with village regulars. It delivers on the promise - open fire, burner, wood, stone: all the right rural pub stuff in the right order. The sausage and mash was genuinely special, and Dr D's sandwich to her refined taste. My refined taste in beer was entirely satisfied by a pint of Brakspear's bitter, but I could have chosen another local brew. This one has the authenticity to justify a detour; it feels off the beaten rack, but really isn't hard to find, and by the way feels covid-secure.

Went for pizza night on Tuesday and it was delicious. It was fresh stone baked pizza. The service is friendly and there are tables outside which are lovely under the trees

We have just returned from a weekend stay in the shepherds huts at The Red Lion. The huts are beautiful and have everything you need. Lisa is the most perfect host and nothing was a problem. The breakfast was lovely and we had an evening meal in the pub which was delicious. Would recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing break away.

Lovely village pub with a nice garden. Can't comment on the inside but the outside was lovely sat under a pear tree. Great covid safe ordering etc. Perfect.

We visited after lockdown to stay in the fabulous Shepherd huts. The accommodation was excellent, clean , comfortable with all we needed and more . As for the pub , excellent ale , good wine perfectly chilled and service superb. The food was beyond expectations, I had trout which was perfect. Thank you for a lovely visit ! A++++

Excellent accommodation in beautiful setting. Lisa and team very helpful. Would recommend a stay in the pub grounds.

Have just spent 2 days at this rare find. Just a 10 minute walk from the Thames Path. Gorgeous shepherds huts, clean, light, airy and well equipped for our stay.Set in a private secure well maintained garden, was a blissful setting to sit out and enjoy the peace and quiet.A village owned pub run by Lisa and Ian, very approachable and hospitable and nothing was too much, from the extra milk to the tea bags Huge outdoor space, ideal for dog walkers, cyclist and families. Take away service from the hatch in the garden provided pizza and table service on our first night and a table booked inside on our second night. Food is locally sourced and stunning, homemade pizza, ploughman’s, tasty starters and yummy deserts.Breakfast provided every morning and not much leftover. Great value and will definitely come back, maybe next time for the Sunday roast

16 of us had lunch here in January (see earlier review). It was, in fact, two weeks later that our walking group returned only this time 23 of us had lunch. Thought this might push the team / kitchen to the limit but yet another well drilled delivery. Just wanted to say Thanks again but had to wait to review a second time. My favourite in this area. Cheers

We were staying in a holiday along the road from the pub so decided to go for a drink. The pub is beautifully decorated inside with a fire place. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. We liked it so much we decided to go back the following day after our day out in oxford, the staff behind the bar remembered us and our drink order from the following night which was nice. We also tried the sausage rolls and squid off the menu which were delicious. An all round lovely pub which i would love to return to! Only thing i felt was missing was background music.

Came here with all of the family for Sunday lunch and we couldn’t fault it. Beautiful roasts, drinks and service. If we were coming back on holiday in the area we would certainly visit again. Thank you so much for the lovely meal.

A brill stay in the shepherds huts after a lovely walk, pre dinner drink an supper .huts are amazing..well worth a stay!

14 of us had lunch and the experience was fantastic. So efficient, quality of food very good (and great value) and clearly pride taken by all staff to deliver excellent service. Range of food ordered but all presented at the same time for each of our two tables - some locations panic at the sight of 6 people for lunch let alone 14. We are going back again next as in the area again. Would like to try an evening meal but confident it will not disappoint. Keep it up - if you care, we care and will tell others too.

Met with friends for Saturday Lunch. We were made really welcome. Food was great, and good choice of wines by the glass. Certainly plan to return.

We had booked the Red Lion for our daughter's 21st birthday lunch. Everything about the experience, from the pre-event organisation and communication through to the day itself was an exhibition in how to do things right! The pub is a perfect example of traditional pub hospitality at its finest. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the food was delicious and very good value for money and the service was excellent. One of our party stayed overnight in one of the four shepherds' huts and this was also absolutely wonderful. Beautifully furnished to a very high standard. We can't thank The Red Lion team enough for all that they did and we would recommend The Red Lion at Northmoor unreservedly!

two excellent pubs with great food and friendly staff. Sunday lunch at the red lion was particularly good.

A new selection of "Prix Fixe" dishes has been introduced. I am still working my way through the possible combinations, but every meal so far has been up to the Lion's standard for quality, and beautifully presented without unnecessary fussy decoration. At two courses for £12 and three for £16 they are very good value.The photos illustrate a pairing of Roasted Home-Grown Tomato soup and Grilled Lamb's Liver.

Eat and drank here one Friday night. Good selection of drinks and home-cooked food. Beef sourced very locally so can recommend the steaks. The pub is owned by the villagers so kept in tip-top condition. It is off the beaten track but worth the trek.

very friendly good food nice atmosphere, nice to sit near a window , good parking not easy to fnd you will enjoy

Splendid evening meal for 8, provided in a splendid "pubby" atmosphere. Very welcoming, friendly staff and tasty food, to boot.

We lived in a nearby village 35 years ago and returned for a visit which included the Red Lion . We wished it was as good as it is now in our day.

We have just arrived home and I want to say what a lovely peaceful place this is to stay. If I could give it 10 stars I would. We are walking the Thames path and needed accommodation just for one night. There are three shepherds huts so beautifully put together. So much love and attention has gone into them. I can honestly say its the nicest place we have stayed for a very long time. The meal we had in the evening was delicious. Very warm and friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious too, brought to us in our hut. I'm sure everything was homemade.

The place is lovely food great people very friendly who could ask for more ,good food and good company

Wonderful little pub in Northmoor with excellent meals. The burger or the sausage taste superb. Meat comes from local farmers. The have the best cider called FreakshowI ever drink. It comes from local brewery.

After a top restaurant quality meal we stayed in the very luxurious shepherds hut spacious and extremely comfortable very clean and a great nights sleep highly recommend. This was a birthday / wedding anniversary treat and we will come again

nice old fashioned pub nice atmosphere and nice tables inside or outside very friendly service simon was great

An excellent experience all round. Food was excellent, excellent choice of Real Ales and really friendly service.

The food here is excellent. Possibly the best burger I've ever had complemented by a great selection of drinks. Good value too noting high quality locally-sourced ingredients. Efficient service but really friendly and unpretentious. How every village pub doing food should be? We stayed the night in a shepherds hut which was also lovely. We'll definitely be back!

We were in the area for a wedding and my wife and I had booked a cottage down the road. Then our daughters said they wanted to come.

Fantastic Sunday roast, fantastic crispy potatoes with lovely beef and a gorgeous pot of veg! The pork loin was good too. We are planning to come back. Thank you Red Lion.

Lovely setting in historic building,seating inside and outside. Excellent food and interesting wines,and top notch hospitality,very positive service.

My husband and I found the Red Lion through the JackFM voucher shop, so decided to give it a go as we'd not been before. It was lovely. The setting was lovely, the staff were so friendly and welcoming and lastly, the food was amazing! It's clearly all home made, and using good ingredients, every course tasted amazing. It was also a great price, very reasonable given the quality of the food. They also have extras such as local eggs to buy. Would 100% recommend coming here, and we'll definitely be returning.

The 3 shepherds huts are new additions at The Red Lion and are fantastic. We stayed overnight in "the warren", after a delicious evening meal in the pub, and felt so relaxed afterwards.

Trying to find a place to stay in this area was a little tricky so I was lucky that the Red Lion has just started a B&B; with three beautiful little shepard's huts. Wonderfully located near the chicken run and orchard the huts overlook the church and nearby greenery. Each one has everything you need skilfully put together: a big, soft bed to the left, with places to charge your phone and store your book as well as a television at the end; the living space has a comfy sofa and fluffy rug as well as mini fridge and tea/coffee making facilities; the bathroom is remarkably spacious, with a big shower and plenty of towels and hot water. That evening we ate in the pub: fresh caesar salad with grilled chicken and decadent chocolate fondant with coffee and chocolate sauce, served by a charming girl called Charlotte who told us all about the sustainability of the shepard's huts and the community funding that had saved the pub from closure. After a snug night's sleep (with the rain beating down on the roof) we were brought breakfast by our landlady, Lisa: home made yogurt and fresh fruit compote, juice, coffee and warm pastries. No better way to start the day!

Unfortunately only a brief overnight stay in the shepherds huts attending a party in the village. Made to feel welcome on arrival. Good breakfast delivered to the door and consumed in the garden. Must visit again to sample the beer and food.

Stumbled across this pub whilst on the bikes. Nice selection of local ales, food looked very good though we didn't partake this visit.Friendly staff.

Great home cooked meals, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, large garden, parking available. Worth a visit!

Delicious Sunday roast. Enjoyed two good slices of the Ruby Red Beef which was cooked to perfection, as was the roast potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower with cheese sauce and the honey-glazed carrots. At £16.50 this was good value as the quality was so good. The service was excellent and considerate as well as being fairly speedy given that we were a large group. Others enjoyed the other roast option of Pork Loin, whilst some chose from the children’s menu to have a smaller portion. Good tasty beer including the local Community Endeavour - a nice hoppy pint.

Busy night on the Friday 6 of us visited , a selection of different main meals were selected .. all arriving together and all consumed with joy . Pleasant staff and nice none flashy pub meals , empty plates x6 when we left

Just returned from a most delicious Sunday Lunch at The Red Lion Pub in Northmoor. Only a 20 min drive from both Abingdon and Witney and situated in a very pretty out of the way village. We had a table booked for midday for 6 adults, 2 children and a babe in a high chair. 2 of us were 1/2 an hour late and for a pub the size of the Red Lion it is always difficult when tables don’t arrive on time. The staff were so pleasant about our late arrival, efficiently took our late order and still made us feel very welcome. A great start. The lunch continued to get better and better, a delicious selection of starters to choose from, perfectly cooked fresh green asparagus dripping with butter and garnished with shaves of Parmesan, bubbling Welsh rabbit, tasty homemade Terrine were some of our choices. The Roast Beef was beyond excellent, pink and full of flavor, individual selection of fresh vegetables perfectly cooked along with roast potatoes and a Yorkshire pud. Delicious. We didn’t have desserts as we took a tray of birthday cupcakes which the staff graciously brought to the table with lit candles. The whole meal and ambiance couldn’t be faulted, keep it up Red Lion, what a great addition to our many pubs in this Oxford area!!!

Booked table for 7.30, seated at 7.10, asked for menu to peruse prior to ordering only to be told we couldn't have it until nearer 7.30??? I ordered liver and was informed it had to be well done, can't remember the waitresses justification for this. However, when it arrived well done was an under statement. Four pieces of meat so over cooked it was almost leather with a similar slab of bacon, served on a bed of greens (as stated on menu) not sure what the greens were as again so over cooked. Mashed potato inedible tasted like powdered instant potato, watery gravy with no onion. Partner ordered burger and chips, burger so overcooked it was dry, chips so overcooked potato had disappeared therefore really a bowl of batter. No condiments or sauces offered. When we complained on payment no apology or offer of recompense offered. Very disappointed as used to live in village and always enjoyed this pub.

We'd called into this pub without a booking on a Saturday lunch time and were lucky they could squeeze us in although they said it would be half an hour before we could see a menu. (There is another pub in this part of the world that does the same thing, which I don't get as surely if you see a menu you can at least decide what you want even if you can't be served for a while.) When we did get the menu it turned out it was just sandwiches and what was on the board anyway! I opted for the burger and my partner the Risotto of the day which was wild garlic and asparagus. I tried some of my partners Risotto and wish I'd had that because I'd never tasted one so good. My burger was great too though. We decided to have dessert - my partner the last piece of crumble and myself the rhubarb panacotta. Both were delicious. It's our third visit to this little gem of a pub and we will be back. Despite the wait for food in the chilly back room it was worth the wait.

This is a wonderful little pub that is off the beaten track, but providing food you might expect to find in a good city restaurant. Really friendly team, and also good beer - some brewed locally. It is a small and pretty popular place - so make sure you book if you want you eat. And don't go here if you want cheap pub grub. But just dropping in for a beer is a good too. It is not a 'volume' place - too small for that. So you can expect personal service. They are especially good at fish...

This is a nice village pub which apparently is run by a group of customers. The menu is very good and the staff are very friendly..The food is nice and well cooked and presented but a little on the expensive side. But we still went twice.

Tiny but perfectly formed. Friendly staff who went out of their way to help. Cozy little rooms to sit and dine in.Ample car parking. Now let's talk about the food ... spectacular entrees were tasty and fresh fresh fresh. The mains ... confit duck and a sirloin steak were cooked to perfection ... best duck I have had in a long time. Vegetables and salad were fresh and crisp. Don't miss the Red Lion it was a great place serving great food.

Went here for dinner with my fiancée, what a lovely little pub. A warm welcome with good ale and a friendly atmosphere. Food was good as was the service and the overall experience was ace.

I like this restaurant but I tried to get a table for lunch and was refused, I think because I was a single diner. There was space in the restaurant and they could have served me but they sent me away, it would not have happened had I been in a group. I get this a lot and too many places don't want singles in their restaurant. Perhaps we are not worth bothering with, don't spend enough I suppose. Oh well - go if you have company.

We were at the Red Lion celebrating my friend's birthday. The food was good and the best bit was Fizz Friday, half price prosecco. Lovely atmosphere. We will be back.

Lovely community pub, clean, super nice service, lovely home cooked-style food at lunch with a fancier evening menu. Cannot ask for more, will be a lovely spot in the summer too.

Best meal I have had in a pub this year. The squid starter was outstanding and my steak was cooked to perfection, I like it blue and not a lot of people cook it properly for me so it was a real treat to have it just the way I like it. Chips were yummy too!

We were looking forward to our Sunday Roast at The Red Lion (August 2018) having read some good reviews and looked at the Sample Menues on the pubs website. The price of a roast was shown as £14.00. Whilst a little higher than others places we felt it was worth paying extra for a good meal. On arrival we discovered that the price was £16.50 each. The meal did not reach our expectations and was more than we wanted to pay. The Sample Menues are clearly out of date. Of course prices inevitable change. If the management cannot find the time to update them why not exclude the prices?

We stayed at a near by campsite and his pub came highly recommended. They allowed us to bring the dog in so we could have lunch, it was pouring with rain. The food was very good, with three veggie options. Free range chickens around the back of the pub, so the ham egg and chips was really good.

Beer was a decent pint, the food was ok but really nothing special. Nice size piece of cod and the burgers were impressive in their size. All four portions of thick chips were dry and over cooked. Service was pleasant.

My husband and I were staying in a cottage just round the corner and the owner recommended we have a meal at the pub. We were not disappointed. A lovely traditional pub with tasteful decor. The food was delicious - definitely a far cry from the normal pub menu. So well presented and high quality.

Every village should have a pub like this.

This is an unassuming little pub in Oxfordshire, which punches above its weight in terms of the quality of its food. Our lunch was really very good indeed, with lots of choice: a good menu ranging from good pub fayre to fancier menu ideas (with veggie dishes too).

A lovely country pub, well managed and boasting a great menu.

We booked a table for two on Sunday and arrived at 1.35pm. We ordered 2 beef roasts which eventually arrived at 2.20pm. Beef was not tender, the gravy watery, the two large roast potatoes were unappertising, vegetables were not hot and poorly presented in a small bowl. The bill for two roasts came to £33.00 (excluding drinks). We did express our disapointment in the food and the delay. Apologies were offered and the delay put down to having a small kitchen. There were about 15 customers at the time of our visit.

Gezellige dorpspub met een goede variëteit aan gerechten gemaakt met lokale producten. Zeer vriendelijke ontvangst.

Just moved to Northmoor & have already had 2 lovely meals here. Staff are so friendly and polite, and they work really hard to create a welcoming atmosphere.

A beautiful lunch in the garden of crab salad and chilled Rose. Simon provided a truly excellent level of service....thank you.

Fantastic Pub, can not praise the service, drinks and food enough. We are lucky enough to live in a neighbouring village and had a lovely evening with superb food. Made to feel really welcome despite being very busy. This is very a popular pub so you MUST book. Thanks for a great evening 10/10 to all staff.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Red Lion the other evening. We received a friendly welcome and efficient service. The beer was well kept, the wine list well chosen (and our rose delicious!) while our food (sourced locally) was impressive. The attention paid to my lactose intolerance was excellent.Thanks for that, it was much appreciated.

Sadly this was probably our last trip to the Red Lion, but only because we are moving - the Red Lion remains the same, lovely service, lovely food and ales.

Who knew? We have driven past on several occasions because we live quite near. This week someone told us The Red Lion would be suitable for an anniversary dinner. Since it was a minor wedding anniversary (49th) we decided to risk the Red Lion and were utterly delighted. On arrival we thought we had made a mistake since there were a lot of men standing round the door with pints and so we assumed we must have the wrong place. Once inside there were several diners enjoying what looked like scrumptious food - and so it proved to be. We ate a crab starter followed by rump steak (served a choice of warm salad, sauce and chips - surely the best chunky chips!) and duck. And all at a very reasonable price.

Wish it was in our village. Lovely local pub, great for just a drink, or food, which is superb. I had a crab starter and a Duck main. Portion sizes are good and quality great. Finished with a strawberry parfait, which was perfect. We will be back soon.

A short walk from my B&B; (though not open on a Monday evening, or I would have two meals to write about.) A lovely pint of Loose Cannon and as tasty a portion of liver, bacon and mash as I can recall.

We were staying very near this lovely pub and it was highly recommended for supper. We booked and had a quiet table in the very attractive main area. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The menu was varied and looked very inviting, but that night the special was burger and a drink and it was too good an offer to miss! The burgers were very meaty and delicious and it was good to taste Brakespeare again! We had a very pleasant couple of hours and I indulged in a divine chocolate fondant pud - very yum.

Community owned, the Red Lion is a traditional old village pub with wooden beams, open fires, a piano (not sure if they ever use it!) and friendly, welcoming staff. There's a choice of four mainly local ales on offer. The menu is not huge, but does vary so if you visit regularly you won't find the same dishes each time, and the food is excellent if not cheap - expect to pay around the £mid-teens or slightly above for the main dishes. It's not exactly a gastro pub; for me that's a plus, but the freshly prepared food is certainly a grade above the standard for a village pub of this nature. I enjoyed a delicious roast duck breast dish served with an interesting mix of vegetables for £16.50. There is also a specials board which tends to focus more on pub classics (Fish & chips, Sausage & mash, etc.) and as such is slightly cheaper than the main menu. The pub also boasts a pleasant garden with an Aunt Sally pitch.

Going into this pub was like taking a step back in time. Open log fires and a curtain inside the front door to keep the cold out! It is very old and fairly small, only ten tables of varying sizes. I believe it is now community run, having previously been owned by the Greene King chain. Ian and Lisa were very welcoming.

We visited here recently for dinner. It is a small pub in a lovely village. Fantastic atmosphere and friendly locals.

Second visit and every bit as good as the first time which was excellent. This time for Sunday lunch and it was excellent. Great food and great service. It is well worth driving quite a way as we did and will doubtless do again. Thanks to all at the Red Lion for such a lovely time.

We had a very enjoyable lunch there today. The quality and quantity of food was very good and the staff friendly and attentive. There were three log fires keeping all customers nice and warm. My only two small negatives were: little choice for non red meat eaters, for example no chicken/turkey dish and we had to wait half an hour for our 1st course and the same again for the main course, which is why we didn't stay for deserts or tea/coffee. OK, the delay was due to customers eating at just about every table, confirming that the food is good, but there should have been more staff on duty to speed orders along more quickly.

Came for dinner on the recommendation of our AirBnb hosts. Glad we did! Food was definitely more than a cut above traditional pub food. Atmosphere was traditional but food was elevated. Recommend highly

We had a great evening with friends celebrating Burns Night Red Lion Style.

Maybe I've eaten at too many pubs where the food was really good and imaginative but the food here was just good.

We called in here while visiting the village to see if they did lunch. We were not disappointed and really hope we can go back soon. We'd only wanted something relatively light because we were out for a meal again in the evening. The lady that served us said the sandwiches were made with home made bread and came with chunky chips. So we opted for these. They really were a cut above your average pub sandwich and the bread was fresh tasting and delicious. A roaring fire (plus a wood burner) and welcoming front of house staff made this a lovely experience.

We are fortunate to live locally and come to the Red Lion often. The pub is charming and cosy, Lisa and Simon make a brilliant front of house team, and the food is outstanding. We have had some truly excellent meals recently - the venison loin and the halibut with chorizo and polenta chips have been particularly noteworthy. The menu is seasonal and much of the ingredients locally sourced or even homegrown. Pub classics are also always available (thankfully as the children would riot if they couldn't have Ian's home roasted ham, egg and chips!). Highly recommend. Would suggest booking at weekends as can get booked up

Lovely cosy little country pub/restaurant. Nice friendly atmosphere and warm in the cold. Very good menu and very good well cooked food. The price is not too bad.