The Red Lion in Cheshire West and Chester

I regularly visit this pub as its always a good experience. Good prices and good food, especially for the price. Staff are always great and make you feel welcome and are always willing to help

I frequently visit the Red Lion for both food with friends/family or drinks with friends. There has always been a welcoming service anytime we visit. Food service has always been quick and the food has always been so nice to eat with great portions. Meg has recognised me over the years and always remembers my drink order, which makes us feel really welcome and always want to come back each week. I’ve taken my family here for lunch also when they’ve visited and loved the food also. I’d definitely recommend to anyone, whether you’re a Chester regular or visiting the area.

We come here every week and it never disappoints. The drinks are always top notch, great selection and served with a smile. The food is delicious. It’s my favourite place to come to unwind and catch up with friends. The best place to watch Liverpool the atmosphere is unmatched. Can’t recommend enough!!!

We went there today with our two little girls and the staff were amazing. We asked for things to entertain the girls and were offered freshly printed colouring sheets as well as great quality pens. The food and service was fantastic.... absolutely faultless....which is a rare thing these days 👍🏼

Exceptional service as always from Meg, fran and Alicia. Always made to feel very welcome and brilliant atmosphere. Will be returning soon!

The service was outstanding. The one with the red hair was so attentive to my entire family, she went above and beyond to ensure we had the best guest experience, we will certainly be returning!

Had a great night watching sport. The happy hour was great and the team are even better. Would definitely recommend for watching football

Amazing pub nice atmosphere totally reccomend. Prices were decent specially for students. And super welcoming staff

Went to the red lion it was a excellent experience the staff were excellent Megan fran the red hair lady were brilliant nothing was to much trouble for them Went above and beyond with saying that all the staff were great 👍

The so rude the one with the red hair has the worst

Ordered 2 meals and waited over 40 minutes for it to come. When we questioned where the food was after 40 mins we were told, it’s on its way . Pub was very quiet so didn’t see the reason for a 40 min delay Food arrived after 45 mins burger with pulled pork, chicken tikka masala meal and extra onion rings The only thing edible was the onion rings and chips . Burger was inedible tasted off. Pulled pork was inedible. Chicken tikka masala was a child portion with a small tasteless naan bread . Absolute waste of our time and money Will definitely not be returning here

Came to try new menu, food was delicious highly recommend the chorizo and halloumi skewers

Came in for a meal and some drinks on Thursday night and had a great time. Leah and Jess were absolutely great and the food was fantastic!

A must place to visit if you're in Chester. Great and friendly staff.. Great dining area. Good selection of drinks. Food is outstanding and large portion sizes. You have to try the mega mix grill ( omg )

Meg, Fran and Hattie were absolutely lovely. I had a great lunch here and would highly recommend their lunch deal! Definitely worth a visit while in chester

First time in this Sports bar 23.3.25 (7.45pm) - SO noisy, couldn't have a conversation. The food was excellent (we had the 5 assorted platters for £21). Unfortunately we had the misfortune to have to speak to the young (student?) girl behind the bar. It's obvious she thinks the job is beneath her- NO greeting,NO smile, just a look of disdain NOT a good advert . The duty(?) manager (Leanna?) was lovely - very customer focused

Brilliant service as always. Can't fault the place, good atmosphere, friendly staff and always have a good meal from here. Absolutely faultless...Meg, Alisha, Fran and Hayden are an asset to the team

This pub has got to be one if the worst pubs I've ever been in in Chester verr smelly toilets fl Lat Peroni. would not recommend a visit. Give it a miss

Amazing welcoming staff as ever ! Food was great and arrived very promptly - all allergies catered for and even got checked on during our meal ! Well done team red lion !

Amazing atmosphere and lovley staff

Actually the best pub in Chester has music has tvs and really cheap pints and food but the quality is top tier. Every meal I’ve had here cheaper than Wetherspoons but 10x better.

Great food, fast service and friendly staff

I LOVE THE RED LION its my absolute fave pub, great food and good prices :) lovely staff and good vibes

absolute banging place for students especially very budget friendly

Great pub. Nice they have student deals, food is decent and lots of TVs for sports

Good selection, great atmosphere

Just went in for a drink, great atmosphere, good time had by all.

Alisha and lol best barmaids ever!! Amazing and atmosphere is amazing!!

10/10 service from harrison and hayden #legands!!!

amazing service from Harrison and Hadyden!

had excellent service from bar tenders Harrison and Hayden!

Great service with very friendly staff and good atmosphere. Definitely reccomend.

so great! really cheap drinks too. love it! wednesday socials are the best here X

Harrison and Hayden are amazing!!!!

Great pub. The girls in this place are run off their feet but crack on. Alicia was fantastic and has character. Good work girl

The Red Lion on Northgate street was one of the many historic pubs we visited on our two day stay in Chester.The Red Lion offer a superb food and drink's range and it's in a superb area of the city centre. Dating from the 1600's this superb pub was one of the first pub's we visited and what a pub to start our day off.Its housed in a very distinct building that looks amazing when it is illuminated in the dark.The interior of this pub is modern and clean with superb items throughout it's whole interior and excellent seating options. These are the pubs that me and my twin go to all the time as there historic pub's and it may be haunted.They offer good cask ales and there in lively areas.We visited early in the afternoon and it was fairly busy but me and my twin where served quickly.When we visited here we had Carling brewery lagers which were perfectly served and were very well priced. Its an excellent old world pub in a fantastic area of the city centre and it's well worth a visit.(This is my 2nd review of the Red Lion). Opening Hours. Monday-Sunday-11.00-Onwards.

Friendly staff. Good range of beers. Good for sport on TV

Great pub, friendly atmosphere and bar staff fantastic!

Good place, shows live sports and awesome bar staff

One of the best pubs in Chester if not the best great atmosphere great staff the only thing that let's it down is allowing dogs on the seats not very hygienic especially for a pub serving food

Friendly staff and good food😋 Great place if you fancy a Friday night bang✨

It’s good for students and have a good chill time to have with friends!!!!!’n

Had a very good meal, we both had double Mighty Meat Burgers (recommend) 2 good burgers on a bun, I had chips & my partner had salad we also had Calamari Strips. The service was really good, the young lady on the bar was friendly & happy & wanting to help. Price was good, nice & quiet at the time we went in. Altogether a good food experience. Will definitely be going again.

Food, spectacular. Hayden, Meg, Loz and the rest of staff absolutely spot on. Would definitely recommend! Id give more than 5* if possible

Lovely food, kind and friendly staff really enjoyed our meal and generous portions. Very good service and waitresses were lovely with smiles all round. Highly recommend for a meal out. Very good service front put in to all dishes, plenty of options to and good prices! Definitely will be going again! Plus right in the centre of Chester so handy if you just want a quick lunch while shopping! Also dog friendly. Very impressed considering large variety to choose from quick service and great prices!

Lovely lunch at the Red Lion, great food, service and prices, also clean and friendly vibe, will definitely visit again.

Great service, staff were friendly and attentive. Food was fantastic and beer was spot on. General manager was brilliant. 5 stars

Visited the Red Lion for lunch and it was great food, friendly service and value for money, my burger was delicious, will be back again

Amazing service from Meg and Lauren, the food cooked by Hayden was excellent, will be back very soon

The bar staff , especially a girl called Sophie were really nice and welcoming :)

Went here today and had a fantastic time very friendly pub with great food good and quick service. Looked after by Meg who is a brilliant host.

Good food and service, well priced and enjoyed the evening.

Great atmosphere and service. Lively sports bar with good beers and reliable pub grub menu. Plenty of early evening dinners being served and although not dining myself. Plenty of clear plates around.

Called in for a bite to eat and a few drinks with some friends, the moment we walked in we were greeted with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were amazing, quick service with a personal touch. We ordered fish and chips and some burgers the food was piping hot and fresh. Definitely be back here when I'm next in the area. Well done everyone

Good day, good food, reasonable priced drinks

Used to be a good value pub. I think now "normal punters" are paying a premium to fund the student discount scheme. Most expensive round of the day, today, but hey I feel sure they will want local people to drink there when the students go home.

Absolutely loved the service from Meg, Alicia and Fran, they were so efficient with their service couldn’t fault the place. Can’t wait to be back again

Terrible food, waited over 30 minutes and it was cold and burnt bacon when it arrived

Always amazing service from Meg and Fran

Meg and Sophie are absolute gems!!!! I love it here

Sophie has great service deserves a pay rise

Best salt n pepper chicken wings ever!! The chef so kindly made and brought them over, lovely chap, & lovely service from rest of the staff as well.

Unbelievable place to visit! Came highly recommended and I couldn't recommend it any more!!

Brilliant boozer, friendly staff members would recommend #splittheg Peace Out xoxo Queen slay very demure and cutesy vibe 10/10 super mindful menu cooked very well #mentalhealthmonth #lgbtquia+ #feli

Fab food and lovely service. Would recommend

Amazing pub, friendly staff. Genuinely nice atmosphere would recommend. James G

First time here at the red lion Chester, lovely clean and inviting atmosphere, all the sports and good range of draft beer and spirits on the bar, food was well priced and good value.

Friendly helpful staff, great prices and great proper pub food

Meg and Leisha provided great service, great value drinks and excellent food, will be back again for more

Great Christmas Day at the red lion. Staff friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere

Fast service. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good prices.

Fantastic as always, great little pub with the best staff 😊

Quick service and friendly staff. Will 100% recommend

Myself, my daughter and my mother came here for lunch. We had the pleasure of meeting the chef, she was amazing. My 2 year old daughter has many dietary needs and the chef was so helpful and caring towards her. She made some extra vegan things for my daughter to try as she is fussy aswel as vegan (not by choice). It was such a pleasure eating here, all the staff were really nice and helpful with food choices amongst everything else they were doing. Very friendly pub, clean and comfy. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back when in Chester. 100%.

Harrison was absolutely fantastic at the Red Lion! His energy and enthusiasm really stood out, making the atmosphere so much more enjoyable. He was attentive and friendly, ensuring that everyone felt welcome and had a great time. Whether it was engaging with guests or keeping everything running smoothly, he truly excelled in every aspect. It was a pleasure to see someone so dedicated and passionate about their work. Overall, Harrison's presence made the experience unforgettable! 😜😜

Fabulous visit once again, the pints were amazing with the service from Lol, Meg, Alicia and Fran was excellent. Will be back again very soon

Sophie made the experience at red lion amazing, very attentive and my drink was delicious

Great old fashioned pub with good selection of drinks, quick table service good pub grub with friendly helpful staff and footy on as well. Very busy even mid week so either book a table or wait at the bar. 👍

Expensive on the drinks. We were one of the first tables in and we were the last to get our food. The pieninordered was rock hard and I could only eat the middle.

Good Beer, Good Food, great service, boisterous students on the day we visiter

Called with the sole purpose of using a multi venue gift voucher up. Impressed that staff knew what to do with it without any hassle. We were enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and not really aware of time passing but eventually queried our food order. Staff quickly came to tell us there had been an issue and the order had not gone to the kitchen. From that point on the food was very quickly received, was hot and delicious. My chicken and ham pie was great, peas nicely cooked, not over done and fries crisp and hot. My partner thoroughly enjoyed his chicken burger. Staff couldn't have been nicer and were very sorry about the delay, which can happen anywhere. The food was great value, menu choices varied and sometimes you just want good, unfancy, nice food. Pub had a good friendly, bustling atmosphere and serves smirniff ice which is a bonus as not everywhere does.

Supporter of live music so good in my book!

Hayden is an absolute delight!!

Dropped in for a pint of John Smiths. Good beer and friendly atmosphere. Will return for a meal next time ... and to see the barmaids socks with hearts on which she displayed with a little dance. It's staff like that who make you feel at home and give the pub it's friendly atmosphere.

We’ve been here so many times and this is why today visit is hard to report. Made order for 4 adults an 1 child. Was not told pre order there were any issues. After paying and walking away I overheard bar staff telling another person after ordering a pizza there was a 30min wait. We waited for approximately 1hr 20 mins for the food this was not once interrupted by staff to tell us why and apologise for the wait. The fact we had a child who was eating, didn’t help them to keep us updated. Finally food came and everything was cold,we got offered a free round of drinks and 3 of our dishes were taken back for fresh. After about 10 mins the nachos came back,still the same and was told the steak Philly were being cooked. Another 10 mins past and the staff member came back and told us that they were very sorry but they’d ran out of panini’s !!! This was the final straw we requested a refund for the food we didn’t receive. The food we did get wasn’t up to the normal standard. My son had the Tacos which he said were warm but was so hungry he ate them…..tonight he’s not stopped being sick!!!

I visited here with some family today and waited 1 hour for food after ordering, as well as informing the staff that me and my girlfriend both had an allergy upon ordering food at the bar. We received cutlery after about 40 minutes of waiting, a further 20 minutes past without any sign of our food, so we asked a staff member if they could check on our food, after asking we were informed that there would be a wait due to the allergies. We did not think that this was acceptable as the area was not busy at all, there were tables who came in after us and ordered after us who had received and finished their food before we had even received cutlery. As the lady who informed us about the wait walked off and said “unless you want to have an allergic reaction” under her breath, however it was loud enough for us and a number of other people to hear this. This made a number of other guests look over at us making us feel uncomfortable and very judged, this should not have happened and as a direct result of the comment made towards us we decided to leave as myself and girlfriend did not feel safe eating here. As staff members of Mitchell and Butler we do understand the importance of allergy safety and appreciate that areas need to be cleaned before cooking, but this should not be used as an excuse for food taking over an hour to arrive and being treated as rudely as we were. We paid for our drinks and left, would not visit again, the staff member in question was rude and no apology was offered at any point. The rest of the staff looked as though they would rather be elsewhere rather than at their jobs. The service was very slow and I felt like we were an inconvenience to be a customer in their buisness. I’d appreciate to hear your comments and feedback on this issue and that customer service training is required for this employee as no customer should be made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome in any buisness no matter what their dietary requirements are.

Cheap and cheerful, as you would expect .

Came In for a burger whilest shoppin, friendly staff and great food, highly recommend

No nothing has changed still a great pub food excellent staff brilliant all helpful and friendly 👍👍👍 they all go above and beyond 2 help you 👌👌

Popped in for a late lunch whilst out & about in chester and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food considering it's reasonably priced ( for chester city centre). My mixed grill & my partners steak meal were cooked just how we liked and good portion sizes the inclusion of a pot of pepper sauce each was a nice touch - we will definitely return next time we're in town 😋

This place is excellent great food and excellent quality drinks 🍸 👌 and all the staff were excellent Happy atmosphere and nothing was to much trouble for the staff who were all excellent 👍👍 Megan fran alisa jess 😀 👍

it was 2:30pm on monday when we visited, there were 2 other tables in the pub, the place was quiet. we ordered on the app, food and drinks for 3 of us. we went up to the bar and asked for table water for 4, and the girls behind the bar treated us as an inconvenience, no customer service attitude or initiative between the pair of them and faces like slapped arses. we waited 20 minutes for cutlery to be delivered to us, and one of the girls had her vape in her hand with her mouthpiece touching our cutlery, absolutely disgusting. we waited 30 minutes for 3 meals, considering it is pretty much all fried it took a ridiculous amount of time. to be fair my burger which was grilled was also burnt, didn’t complain at the time due to having to leave soon, and wasn’t going to wait another 30 minutes to rectify this issue. after the food had been given to us, there were no apologises for the long wait or even an “enjoy your meals” the service was nonexistent.

Brilliant place staff are lovely and helpfull and very friendly be good if all the pubs was like that

Absolutely amazing service from Alicia and Harrison best bar staff around both definitely need a pay rise. The whole atmosphere of this pub is one of the best in Chester all staff are so friendly.

This pub does the best fish and chips in Chester, the staff are also very friendly especially Alicia and Harrison both serve with a smile and do a great pint. 100% recommend

Been there again and love it rachel Rachel the chef good cooks 5✨nice polite bar staff Jess an Megan always service with a smile off um sports all day everyday

Order a mega mixed grill, cooked to perfection, highly rated , top chef well done , amazing staff made me feel welcome and chef didn't mind making me a poached egg instead of fried

Had a good time loving staff megan always smiling always makes us feel welcome brilliant cook the food was extremely good an didn’t have to wait to long for the food lovley Rachel brought it down for us

Slightly expensive for what it is, but good pints, bar staff are very quick and get through a big crowd with ease, and there's a couple of little tables outside... There's not much funnier than getting drunk and watching the evening/nightlife of Chester walk by...

Best place i come to with my pals x