The Red Lion in Babergh

Called in for a light lunch last month. The restaurant (predominantly Indian cuisine) was disappointingly empty. Not a good sign. A pleasant enough meal but felt the charge of £3.50 for a paratha was excessive. Coffee also at £3.50 a cup was awful. Is there anywhere outside Italy that can produce a decent coffee? At the prices charged it should at least taste like coffee and be drinkable.

My wife and I visited for lunch on Sunday 8/9. I know this restaurant over many years, and it has recently changed hands. It clearly isn’t as busy as it used to be, but we had traditional Sunday lunch, which was nicely cooked, we were served by I believe was the owners wife, very nice ,,friendly , and overall a nice afternoon. It takes time for new owners to make there mark on a new venture, so give them time. They have an Indian night on Fridays which we have been to, and really is excellent.

I have visited several times and on each occasion I think, "maybe it will be better next time." The Sunday lunch should have been hotter - it was lukewarm. The meal itself was OK. The meat cooked as requested and the vegetables were acceptable. As a whole, simply not hot enough. Only two staff serving but as the restaurant was virtually empty this did not cause a problem. It is a pity you cannot have one course only. This means you either have to eat a starter or have a pudding. Two courses for £27 is not unreasonable but the main course is large, so impossible to finish if you choose a starter (also generous in size). A light dessert is perfect but there should be a choice of one course only. Maybe a weekday, if I go again. I've heard their Thali evening is popular.

This lovely pub is in the Suffolk village of Chelmondiston, nice big car park with disabled bays. You do have to register your car at the bar when you arrive. We have been there for Sunday Lunch three times already and I know there will be more visits. It is a short drive from Ipswich on the Shotley Peninsula but well worth the effort. Welcoming, friendly and comfortable with a relatively small menu but includes something for most requirements. There is a 'fixed price' for 2 or 3 courses but they are delicious.

After all the Tripadvisor ratings we were a bit disappointed. The service was excellent and the prices fair but the Indian starters and mains were rather disappointing, and could be bettered in most "proper" Indian restaurants. The waiter explained that in order to satisfy local demand they did not do spicy. Unfortunately this resulted in rather bland food. If the chef was a bit more adventurous with spicing the food would be more appealing.

We were meeting up with a friend from Northern Ireland and decided that Chelmo would be a good location. The booking procedure was good. The parking was easy and good. The welcome was very friendly. Everywhere was clean and well presented. The choice of wines - we three all went for wine by the glass - was extensive. The food choice for a Sunday Lunch included both traditional roasts plus a few more adventurous offerings and was very good indeed. The service was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and not at all intrusive. We will definitely return when next in the area.

Met friends at the Pub before going for a walk along the river. We were warmly greeted and it’s dog friendly, she got two biscuits from the barman to settle her in. The pub is lovely inside, spotlessly clean and welcoming. The food was lovely I had the steak sandwich from the lunch menu, wife had the fish ginger sandwich and friends had sticky chicken wings. The food was great as was the choice of drinks. Definitely recommend, especially if you don’t fancy the chaos of the Butt and Oyster car park beside the river. We’ll definitely be coming back and I’d recommend it.

We had an absolutely fantastic meal here today, warm welcome by friendly staff, we had two courses for a very reasonable £27, most of us had roast dinners (excellent food, the beef was so tasty, gravy was to die for) my husband had fish and chips which was also cooked really well. I’m fussy about my Sunday roasts and this one really hit the mark. Desserts were delicious too. Dogs were welcomed. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Excellent service friendly staff. The onion bhaji were to die for. The fillet steak melted in your mouth the mushroom was so juicy the whole meal was amazing.The pork was delicious the desert were fabulous. Would recommend. Well done the Red lion.

After thoroughly enjoying a Friday Thali night, and other evening meals, we had to give Sunday roast a try (actually suggested by my son). Great choice. He started with chicken wings, succulent tamarind glazed and finger licking good. I went for the amazing amazing prawns with chorizo perfect flavours. Not very imaginative I know but both us went for the Suffolk sirloin beef bathed in a red jus, roast potatoes cooked just right (crispy on outside, soft in middle) and Yorkshire puddings. Ideally cooked for me, although the lad prefers them softer. Honestly, it tasted amazing, very generous portions of beef cooked superbly. The vegetables came separately so we could pick what we wanted. They included glazed carrots, parsnips, cabbage and cauliflower. The empty plates spoke volumes. I'm not huge sweet person but even the lad couldn't manage a third course, although he was sorely tempted by the chocolate brownie, which he knew was excellent from previous experience. The warm friendly service, in a wonderful room, busy but not overcrowded, was top notch. There is also decent outside patio space for the better weather. The Red Lion continues to be one of he best food venues in Suffolk (and north Essex) with its outstanding produce cooked to perfection. Plenty of free customer car parking (easy to register on arrival) quality toilets, and lovely staff. Best to book but walk ins are catered for without a problem. Dogs and children welcome with well behaved owners.

This is a delightful pub which serves excellent food and beer. Thoroughly good service and skill in the food preparation.

Visited the pub again and it was an amazing experience. Our kids had great fun, played around and enjoyed their food. I served Bengali monkfish curry with rice, aubergine Bhaja and tiger prawn pakora which was absolutely delicious and my husband had the best beef burger ever. Their cips are amazing, we ordered extra portion with truffle oil and parmezan as we couldn't stop eating. Generous portions and nice plating. Staff was very kind and food came in good time, while we had a nice glass of Proseco. I recommend this pub to everyone looking to have a great time with family eating good quality and tast food.

We had a great experience with a recent booking. The food is amazing and service is excellent. Great menu with reasonably priced food and drink. The atmosphere was great with nice music. It was my first visit and definitely won't be the last. Highly recommend this place.

Lovely restaurant, fabulous food and excellent service. Great variety and seasonal vegetables ingredients, the staff are friendly and make you feel very welcome and personalise the experience. Will come back again and recommend to all 😊

The absolutely best Lamb curry I have ever tasted. Well worth the 100 mile trip here. Superb staff and welcome. The roast beef was also raved about by fellow guests.

Not the same as before. We were given just one menu ..set menu used for Sunday only ,we requested if could just have one corse as we are small eaters so been advised that it is possible ..to our surprise when the bill came ,we had 3 fish and chips and 2 roast ..guess over £120 which I found it really pathetic and suggested this new owners are ripping off the locals so I question the owners to clarify why we were charged £21 for one fish and chips when in their normal menu is advertised as £17 which I believe it is still really high…been told that this is because it is Sunday and their fish and chips it is sourced locally and all that …guess what the tartar sauce did contradict them as was bought in so….really disappointed and we never will go back again as we feel like this new owners are after the money more than building a good reputation with the locals …

We had heard so many great reviews about the food here that we thought we would give it a go. We were not disappointed in any shape or form, the food was just amazing and cooked to perfection. Really great friendly staff that could not do enough for us along with the great service. Recommended to our friends who had visitors who were unsure of where to take them, and they were all over the moon and had such a wonderful time. We will definitely be returning again, and would not hesitate in recommending to anyone. Many thanks to the Chef and all you team.

We have visited the Red Lion at Chelmondiston many times over the years when it was under different ownership and were never disappointed. We were looking forward to trying a new Indian style slant during our lunch time visit on Friday. We eat out regularly at many different restaurants in the area and have never had occasion to question the standard of food or service. In fact this is the first critical review we have ever written. When we arrived there was only one other table with people eating which should have sounded alarm bells. We had a pint of lager which was chilled and 250 ml of white wine which was at room temperature to. A carafe of water was bought to the table that was warm and had no ice. We ordered the crispy squid with aioli followed by Bengali monkfish curry, coconut rice, aubergine bhaja, tiger prawn pakora. The squid was so undercooked that the batter was still anaemic and the squid itself wasn’t soft. We were hoping for better things with the main course. The monkfish was cooked but still had the membrane on, the sauce was bland and uninteresting. All we could taste was turmeric. The aubergine bhaja was just 3 slices of aubergine fried with no spices despite being told they would include spice. The prawn pakoras didn’t resemble any pakoras that we had eaten before and were just frozen prawns dipped In a very thin batter again with no spices that we could taste. The whole meal was uninspiring and we would have expected far more monkfish for the £22 per head for the main course. It was just half a small section of the tail fillet. We explained to the front of house our concerns and all that was offered was more wine. The owner apparently had been contacted and we were promised a phone call but when the bill arrived there was no discount and looking at the bill we were charged for 300 ml of wine rather than the 250 ml. The only reduction on the bill was for 125 ml of wine - £4. We definitely wouldn’t recommend eating here.

Amazing food with selection of beer cozy pub there is Sunday roast,serving traditional Indian thali with plenty of option with mouth watering dish highly recommended

4th visit here ! Food is scrumptious and non- prentious that keeps pulling us back to this place..! Monkfish curry, Sunday roast, indian thali comes highly recommended. Beers on tap ..so fresh and chilled..! Keep up the good work guys!!

Firstly I would say what a beautiful pub with an amazing interior and the way they have maintained the cleanliness of the pub is just immaculate. The perfect experience of hospitality and an amazing front of the house staff, i personally find it better than butt & oyster down the road compared with food, hygiene n service. The Red lion have plenty of dishes for Vegan and Vegetarian which i haven't found in any of the pubs near by this place so far. Me and my friend visited last week we ordered 'Grilled Artichoke Bruschetta' and my friend had 'Sticky Chicken Wings' as a starter what an absolute mouth watering starter it was so delicious!! we just couldn't wait to order our main course I had 'Monkfish Curry' and my friend had 'Smoked Chicken lasagna' the presentation of both the dishes was top notch, we both were so full the portion of the food was quite big and that too in a cheap price!! Eventually we both shared pudding 'Banoffee pie with caramelised banana ' which was very yummy!! I would rate 10 a must try pudding. I recommend you all give the Red lion a try you won't regret it all. The best pub in Suffolk!! Thanks you Red lion for making my day will definitely going to visit again. Many thanks

Very good food, a nice selection of beverages, staff is very helpful. Ample and secure parking space. We had a wonderful experience and my family enjoyed it.

This pub is located in ipswich last week I went their with my parents and children. I ordered paneer steak ,fish and chips Kids pasta the good thing is this pub they always ask dietary requirement my father was quite impressed with food and service they using fresh ingredients to make it delicious and wow factor. Highly recommended

Amazing food, great atmosphere and very family friendly, such a perfect place to go. Food was delicious, great chefs!! Highly recommend, beautiful little village and lovely walks, perfect after a Sunday lunch! Free parking with registration. Thanks Red lion!

Passed the restaurant by chance, and had the best freshly cooked roast dinner! Would highly recommend! Had sticky toffee pudding to follow, could not fault a thing! Great service too!

Visited The Red Lion today on Xmas Eve. Have not been for a few years and thought it would be nice to have a meal locally. Forgot what a lovely building and interior it is. The waitress took us to our table, lovely lady. She recommended choices on the menu which was great, Our starters were ok, but felt they could improve the salmon and chicken liver salad. Our main courses however really great, and desserts very nice indeed!! The only thing I thought was a little disappointing was when a customer came up to speak to the owner about another local establishment in a rather derogatory way,and the owner decided to comment about the place negatively, not very nice to hear that local businesses are not supporting each other!! I suggest The Red Lion has background music, as that is what it lacks in atmosphere. Then that way we would not of heard such a disappointing conversation in such trying times!!!Also was made aware that they reopened at 6.00pm and felt like we had to go, I understand it’s a very long day on a shift but as we are about to go into Tier 4, you need to make your customers feel there is no need to rush.

Fantastic food and wonderful accommodation too. Would highly recommend. We stayed here in the pubs self contained barn over a weekend and ate in the restaurant. The food was fantastic and couldn’t fault the staff or stay. Mandy and Doug were excellent hosts with great attention to detail. Highly recommend the restaurant as a place to bring friends and family for a wonderful meal. Great job! Would love to come back!

We wanted a relaxing weekend away and we were not disappointed; staying here exceeded our expectations. We were greeted by Mandy and her team showed to our barn which has been decorated beautiful and is spotlessly clean, you definitely feel safe here regarding Covid measures. The barn was fully stocked with lovely food for our breakfast at no extra charge including freshly baked bread. We ate lunch and dinner in the restaurant because the food was so amazing and the staff were so friendly and attentive. The local walks to the estuary and Woodlands are breathtaking. We just can't wait to come back and I would recommend staying here to anyone.

Rang and booked table for special evening as celebrating an anniversary- very attentive staff from start to finish- food choice really good and food ordered was amazing - overall a great experience can’t wait to return

We stayed in the B and B barn which is the pubs accommodation - this was really lovely, highly recommend. The food at this pub is simply amazing. We ate here over 3 nights whilst staying and were never disappointed. From the friendly, smiling service to the way they have dealt with social distancing to the icing on the proverbial cake - THE FOOD - super, special, tasty and supreme - a culinary delight! We had the pork, the lamb and the battered cod and the desserts Tiramisu, Sticky toffee pudding (twice!) all presented well and good portions - a big thumbs up to Mandy and her amazing team! If we lived nearby we would be back every week!

What a amazing meal! We were so impressed by the choice, quality of food and impeccable service. So much care and attention has been taken to make all areas safe, socially distanced and spotlessly clean. Thank you so much.

Called in for lunch on the off chance. We were made very welcome. The restaurant and toilets were absolutely spotless. The food and service was excellent. Can't wait to go again.

Had a family meal at the Red Lion this evening. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Great evening - thank you Mandy and the team 😊👍👏👌

We stopped here for Saturday lunch in late August. We were greeted in the garden and made to feel very welcome. We stayed outside with our dog at a comfortable and well spaced table. The staff were all very friendly and attentive, whilst still maintaining a good distance in the current difficult time.We both had a really nice pint followed by beer battered cod with chips and peas. Everything was freshly prepared and tasted great. The home made tartare sauce was a special treat.As an aside, I would say the restrooms are the best and cleanest I have ever seen in a UK pub.Well worth a visit if you are in the area, don’t just drive past!

We have been to Red Lion a number of times and food is always excellent and good value with nice choice of wines. We went very recently to see how the experience would be under Covid rules and I have to say they did an excellent job with good procedures, cleanliness and spacing that made for a relaxing and enjoyable meal To usual high standard

What a fantastic meal once again...service was excellent and friendly staff everything was cooked perfectly Wil be back soon

My wife and I visited one evening this week, with a couple of friends. None of us had visited before. Despite the social distancing rigmarole meaning that there were fewer tables than normal in use, we had an excellent meal. Service was friendly and efficient; nothing was too much trouble. It was also good value. The whole place is squeaky clean and you just know that it's run by people who really care. We'll be back!

WE had passed this pub, restaurant several times but never stopped before.Last Saturday we stopped to have lunch after parking up we entered via a small step to be greeted by very friendly staff, after another step we where seated by the window and decided on the haddock and chips Trevor had a non alchol beer and I had a hot chocolate . there was cold water provided as well. After a short wait our fish arrived it looked delicious served with chips ,mushy peas and tartare sauce in separate dishes.we were delighted with haddock and chips It is the best fish and chips I have tasted in a long time. Wheelchair access is a bit challenging but worth the effort. We will be back again. a menu is on the website check out.

Everybody is entitled to their opinion and one imagines the experience for ‘THEM’ was less than satisfactory. Please note however a lack of any dissent since 2015.!?For the rest of us 10/10 ‘full marks’ reviewers, The Red Lion in Chelmo’ is quite simply THE best eating house for anybody traveling within 20 miles.....or indeed beyond.Many (MANY)! Visits later we have yet to book lunch or dinner with less than an “OMG ....now THAT was awesome food” comment Add that to impeccable service and a more than comfortable ambiance and you will have an experience to REPEAT ..... often.An added treat is the owners ‘get involved’ by taking note of every comment from ‘Starters to coffee’ thus ensuring NOBODY is left in any doubt this restaurant IS “simply the best’’

We went to The Red Lion for the first time tonight as it was recommended by a friend. We weren't disappointed, there was a large choice of dishes to choose from. The mains and desserts we had were excellent, we didn't have any starters. We didn't wait too long to be served, the staff was very pleasant and the owner made us so welcome, very smiley and chatty. We really appreciated the little personal touch of a candle on our daughter's pudding for her birthday.We really recommend the place, it's very clean, great decor and atmosphere. We will definitively go back again.

We unanimously decided to go here again for our annual Pilates lunch, as it was so good last year and it didn't disappoint.We all pre-choose from the 3-course set menu at £22.50ph inclusive of delicious, freshly baked bread and we had a wide variety of all the excellent dishes. The service was superb and attention to detail second to none. The owner easily caters for every possible dietary restriction and nothing is too much trouble for her and her excellent team. The restaurant is beautifully furnished and the facilities are of an extremely high standard; always the sign of a good establishment in my book!Plenty of parking space and, clearly, it's a very popular place for lunch or dinner and you'd be well advised to pre-book.

Visited today for the Office Xmas lunch. Great service, lovely atmosphere, very clean pub. The food was amazing. Beautifully presented & one of the best meals I have had in Suffolk since I moved here. Set lunch for £22.50 for 3 courses was good value & they have a good wine list.

Visited with good friends who recommended The Red Lion. We had never been before and were pleasantly surprised. Most pleasant decor and lovely welcome. Food excellent; had liver & bacon one of my favourites and it did not disappoint, cooked just right. My fellow diners were all very happy with their meals as well. Did not have a dessert as too full from starter and mains. Service good with pleasant and well spoken staff - not always something you get these days. We will be back; you are on our places to revisit.

First class food and service. The best steak I've eaten outside of top restaurants in London. Our first visit for lunch and it won't be the last. Good choice of wine. House wine is excellent.

This was our first visit to the Red Lion but it wont be the last. We went on a horribly wet Tuesday and arrived early so understandably it was quiet but the welcome was warm and friendly. The restaurant looked newly decorated and was smart and modern. We shared a smoked salmon starter and pudding but went our own ways with the main course, all of which was very good,

We have been several times and constantly get fantastic service and food. They are excellent as catering for my dietary requirements (dairy and gluten free). Brilliant as always. Highly recommend.

This was my first visit to the Red Lion. I was with two friends one of which had visited many times. The whole feel of this place was welcoming, comfortable and clean. W e were greeted on arrival and show to comfortable seats. We were not hurried in any way.The choice of food was very good as was the quality, quantity and presentation of the food.The staff were all very pleasant and helpful.This is a place I will visit again.

Ate at The red lion for family meal.Smashing welcome, great service&delicious; food....service friendly efficient &unobtrusive.....Sausage;&mash; to die for,definitely will return...Sooner rather than later.....a Suffolk gem!!

Welcomed, interesting menu, enjoyed the food, ambiance fine. Clearly fairly up-market. The manager clearly likes to get to know regulars (I am not one!). Good car park off the road. We enjoyed the sausages and mash - recommended by a friend. But they had removed Sticky Toffee pudding from the menu (my preference), although the alternative chocolate-based option was good. No dogs allowed, regretfully.

Went to the Red Lion for a 16th Anniversary to see friends Dougie and Mandy who owns the place I've known them for a lot of years now and always try to get there once a year food excellent as always service from the waitresses is faultless and can highly recommend we always stay in the little barn which is a self-catering unit at the side which has all the mod cons you could ask for and can highly recommend hope to see you all again soon

Visited with a girlfriend as we were in the area on a walking weekend, and had heard this was the best food locally. Absolutely not disappointed - the food was stunning - literally the best chateaubriand I’ve ever had. Starters were also amazing, I had a halloumi and apricot salad, and my friend the smoked salmon.

Our first visit even though we have lived on the peninsular for around three years. Lovely ambiance and friendly welcome. Thursday lunchtime, so not overly busy. Lovely touches like proper serviettes and jugs of water already on the table. Not that much choice of real ale. Food was superb. I had the calves liver and my wife the cod and prawn linguine. Not open Sundays & Mondays. We will be back

I just love this restaurant - the standard of food is always the same .... perfectly delicious every time!! As usual, we were welcomed even though we hadn’t booked and enjoyed wonderful service and friendliness from the team. We had nibbles of olives and freshly made garlic bread with a crisp cool glass of Sauvignon blanc, followed by sea bass on a bed of leek and saffron risotto (me) whilst my friend couldn’t resist having the calves liver and bacon again because it is so tasty every single time! We couldn’t manage desserts, much as we were sorely tempted, (especially by the sticky toffee pud!), so we finished off with freshly brewed coffee which rounded off the meal perfectly. What a great place to meet up for a girly catch up teamed with the best meal you can have around here! Thank you to Mandy, Dougie and team!

We have just had a great meal at the red lion, Meal and service were exceptional. Beautiful place ,this was are first time here it will not be are last.

Went for lunch today at the red lion as not been there for over 12 years and before that since it was a traditional pub! My mum grew up in the village so I treated her to lunch there!!

Lovely decor, lovely welcome and service. Food was faultless. Enjoyed a Saturday evening in chilled surroundings.

Excellent food, and top star service. Lovely and welcoming atmosphere will definitely be returning!!

Everyone had a superb meal. The meat was exquisite. I would strongly recommend. We have tried all other pubs in the surrounding area and none come close.

Wonderful fish lunch with my parents. The haddock was divine and cooked so beautifully. Nothing like pub fish and chips I can promise you. added to that Mandy the owners caring approach and you cant ask for a better formula. Staff we met were all great.

A perfect overnight stay and dinner with the best hosts Dougie and Mandy.

Very pleasant lunch served here yesterday ...I had the cod and chips ...delicious and my husband enjoyed a generous portion of lamb and vegetables. Carefully and nicely served...fair prices We will go again 😊

Perfect evening great atmosphere, food, service and company. it was a lovely evening, not rushed, great service from Mandy and her team. The menu was really good and everyone were really satisfied with the fabulous food.

We enjoyed a very pleasant evening meal in a very quiet restaurant. Every course of the meal "pleased" with good quality ingredients, cooked well and served appropriately. We would return

All our family went to The Red Lion on a Saturday evening in November. We were welcomed warmly but urged to choose quickly as they did have another large birthday party as well as other people. This did not matter as we were hungry.

Although a few of us had dined here before, those that hadn't were equally delighted and 100% happy with the food and service. We had pre-ordered our 3-course lunch costing £22.50per head, inclusive of VAT, which was excellent value and we were shown to a beautifully set-out table.

We had a two course meal, which was fabulous! Friendly and superb service, amazing food and a relaxed environment. Well done to all the staff

Visited the Red Lion last night after not visiting for months and the food was still outstanding! Skate to die for and the liver and bacon equally good - not to mention the yummy sticky toffee pudding! Thank you Mandy - a super evening!

My family (8 and 11 year old boys) and I were amazed at this gem of a restaurant/ pub. We ate Skate, Cod, Pork and Beef; all of which exceeded all our expectations. I write a lot of reviews and this is one to try

We had dinner at the Red Lion and it definitely lived up to our expectations! The skate wing was superb, the cod was brilliant and the pork belly out of this world! The service was excellent, attentive and very friendly. I would recommend this place 100%. One to visit!

This was my wife's birthday and was supposed to be my treat. The food was perfect, as was the unobtrusive attention of Mandy and her team of lovely girls.

Unable to access our favourite location (not necessarily restaurant) en route for lunch at home we discovered The Red Lion. What a delightfully serendipitous find. Food, wine and service par excellence. An extremely full restaurant necessitated a slight delay in the arrival of our meal. However, a glass of the delicious South African red helped to pass the time. Our meals were well worth the wait. Veal cooked to perfection, served with a delectable bubble & squeak and (presumably) local bacon: Duck with pommes dauphinoise and wilted spinach. The piece de resistance was the shared hazelnut Bavarois with praline topping. Definitely one not to be bypassed.

Three of us had lunch here and enjoyed our meal. The menu was diverse and the portions very large! Unfortunately we mostly all had the same (fish and chips!) so can’t comment on many of the dishes but other diners’ meals looked equally good. The batter on the fish was light, the cod was perfectly cooked and moist and the chips were crispy and puffy. We also had vegetable bhajis which were extremely tasty. We didn’t have room for dessert! Stylish decor in muted tones and friendly hosting by Mandy. The only slight negative was a rather long wait due to a busy restaurant with only two people serving and the acoustics - we were in a small room to the right of the bar at the back which was full, and it was quite hard to hear ourselves and (not listen to other conversations!). We should have asked to move into another room but no matter. (To be fair we were with a person who is hard of hearing so it was more difficult). Overall it was worth the trip from Colchester and I’d like to go back to try the cheese plate and sticky toffee pudding next time!

Thirty seven members joined together at The Red Lion for a fabulous evening. We were warmly welcomed with Prosecco on arrival and were shown to our tables once everyone had arrived. We had all pre-chosen from the menu and nothing was too much trouble. One of our number had not chosen a starter because of her allergy but she was offered smoked salmon instead which she loved. Other starters were soup, king prawn skewers and wonderful duck salad. Freshly made bread was brought to us which was very good. The main courses were excellent as well, people enjoying the pork fillet gnocchi, cod fillet, Hake and risotto. We were given enough time between courses to enjoy one another’s company. The desserts included a superb cheese platter, lemon posset, and sticky toffee pudding. The meal was rounded off with coffee or tea according to people’s wishes.

This place takes it food seriously. All fresh, carefully cooked with attentive service. A professionally run pub restaurant with good menu selection and Fair prices. Recent refurbishment has made it comfy smart and welcoming. You will not be disappointed. Robert.

Me and my partner treated the in laws to dinner, told them to pick wherever they’d like and they picked here. We’d never been here before but we wasn’t at all disappointed! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The place was quiet but it was nice & cosy. We asked for a booth table and they were more than happy to arrange it for us. And the food was - OMG - literally amazing. Very reasonably priced too!! Cannot fault this place at all! Would definitely recommend and we will be back!! Thank you so much

The red lion never faults, the quality of service and food is exceptional, and it’s cooked to perfection every time!

The greeting you get when you first walk in sets the tone of your time in this wonderful pub. But don't think this is a normal pub. The decor and surroundings are first class, the service extraordinary and the food simply wonderful.

We came to the Red Lion Tuesday evening. Having been before (last year) we knew how good it was! The food was amazing and offered generous portion sizes. The recommended wine was lovely and the front of house staff worked effortlessly and smoothly to ensure a pleasant evening was had by all. The young waitress Molly ran the front of house excellently and couldn’t have been more helpful. Definitely recommend.

We had set out to eat at another pub down the road, but couldn't even park, so my clever daughter had already googled local pubs in the area "just in case" and recommended we came here. We are so glad we did! What a gem of a find! From the superb, attentive, timely service, to the quality of the food, price, portion size ... we could not fault it! We were delighted, a very happy family lunch that exceeded our expectations. We will be back and very soon, thank you Red Lion!

The food was great, the wine excellent and service superb. Will definitely be going back. I was in a wheelchair and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful.

Went to the Red Lion for anniversary meal excellent as always and very busy and can highly recommend owner Mandy who runs front of house she's always there to make sure everything is run smooth with her front of house team nothing is too much trouble and behind the scenes is her husband Dougie and his team which send out the most remarkable food always hot and always very tasty and cater for all Needs gluten-free vegetarians nothing is too much trouble we also stayed in the little Barn right next to the restaurant which is of a very high standard B&B; which is self catering with all mod cons can't wait to go back

What a terrific, warm, friendly community welcoming pub. We walked for the first time ever into a community coffee morning and were treated like old friends.

Lovely food, atmosphere, and service. Mandy, Doug and the team are consistently good. What more is there to say? Try it, you will not be disappointed 👍👍

Excellent evening, we enjoyed every course, food was cooked to perfection, good choice of wines, very good table service, lovely hosts, and the little barn is great for a short break, with everything you need , well worth a visit .

This was the second visit within a few weeks. The first was with a friend on her birthday and then a family visit. Both times the staff were very welcoming. The interior was very clean, light and comfortable. A great choice of menu. Our starters were smoked prawns, smoked salmon and asparagus with garnish & egg coated in panko crumbs. Mains were cod in chorizo & tomato sauce, liver & bacon and fish and chips. Desserts were sticky toffee pudding, praline cheesecake. Top marks for fantastic tasty food and attentive service. I would highly recommend The Red Lion and look forward to returning with friends.

The food was amazing and the seafood platter was cooked to perfection and must admit the skate wing was unbelievable.. will Definitely visited again when in the area.

Visited here once again with a girlfriend for a belated birthday lunch and was not disappointed. My friend had the Pork Fillet and I chose the Hake fillet. Only downside with mine was there were several bones in the fillet, which I reported to the waitress, as this might have been a problem for anyone with less than good eyesight or, indeed, anyone believing a fillet would be without bones! We both had excellent desserts and 2 175ml Pinot Gris Rose. The bill came to £51.10.

We only intended to pop into The Red Lion for a quick coffee following a walk at Pin Mill yesterday. What a great discovery! If I’m being honest I don’t think the frontage of the pub does it true justice. As soon as we walked through the doors we received a friendly greeting. The pub has a warm, comfortable and contemporary feel to it. All staff were polite and super efficient. Having seen the menus were felt compelled to accompany our coffee with some food! Food was amazing. We will certainly be back to try out more of the menu! How wonderful to find such a super pub which is able to produce beautifully prepared food, using local ingredients without over inflated prices.

My friends and I had a thoroughly enjoyable evening yesterday. The surroundings were pleasant, the atmosphere relaxing, the staff friendly and efficient and the food in terms of choice, quality, presentation and taste was excellent. Many thanks to Mandy and her team for welcoming us so warmly and for looking after us so well throughout the evening.

We have eaten here in the past on several occasions. We stopped going as the menu was "samey"....WOW what a pleasant surprise 18 months on from our last visit the menu is vibrant, the atmosphere is good and the food was fabulous. A real gem to find and it is not far from Ipswich.

My wife and I stayed at The Little Barn on Saturday and it was absolutely fabulous! From the moment we arrived Mandy made us feel very welcome and was a great host. We had supper at The Red Lion that evening and the food and drink were of excellent quality. Both the pub and accommodation is well thought out with great attention to detail. We would certainly return when we are next in Suffolk.

WoW! WoW! WoW!!!!! Amazing. Warm friendly greeting upon arrival to attentive waitresses/waiters to outstanding food.

We had a one night stay in the Little Barn. Fantastic modern accomodation with every facility you could wish for. The DIY breakfast was brilliant with quality food and masses of it. Could have fed 4 people! The welcome when we arrived from Mandy was warm and during our stay we felt that nothing was too much trouble. We ate in the Red Lion on the Saturday night and the food was great. The staff were attentive and friendly and again Mandy was there checking all was ok. Great place, great food and beer, great weekend. Thanks.

Had lunch today with my sister and elderly parents. My father has recently started dyallis they were so helpful even prepared special onions for him, we will definitely be back, big thank you

A few days back home in the U.K. and being treated to some home cooked food,having heard rave reviews I...

I have eaten here 4 times over the last 2 years. Twice on New Years Eve. On every occasion the...

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From the very pleasant reception to the last moment of our visit, this was an evening out to remember. The...

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