The Red Lion in Salford

Came in for tea with family all ate different things from menu and enjoyed. The crispy franks chicken burger is the one! Great staff and atmosphere x

Absolutely disgusting we popped in yesterday firstly found a hair in the food staff said I'll get the chef to take a look waiting forever for a replacement then sat waiting for one of my son's orders that was wrong had to take it to the till to get it changed continuously asking for my other sons food that then came out wrong again continuously asking for the food it got sent back 5 times as it was wrong in the end I just said to them eat it as I want to leave then I got the first lot of food that had the hair didn't even touch it was awful staff running round told me they got a new system so they apologise and would refund me one of my son's meals back which I didn't receive...not the point of a new system it was just chaotic other people on other tables was saying all im waiting for is a garlic bread its Absolutely shocking in there the service, very poor food we would never return again worst place iv ever been to

Good all round, decent quality and value

Fantastic experience. Great food and stellar service from Joey and Andy

Incredible atmosphere, great value, quick and easy seating, fantastic food with speedy and pitch perfect service from Joey and Andy.

Great carvery and incredible service from Joey and Andy

Went here with my grandkids in April, average food for me but the kids aged 7, 9 and 11 loved their pizzas and carvery, i struggle sometimes with my mobility and the staff especially one young lad couldn't be more helpful, bringing anything we needed, but i just felt like it wasn't clean which did put me off, couldn't fault the staff though x

Regular haunt of ours usually once a week, excellent service & food. Especially the always welcoming delightful Jenny!

Had a lovely afternoon with family. Had fish and chips and the fish was huge. The staff were highly approachable and attentive. Thank you

Ordered pizza, garlic bread and chips on uber eats. There was 18 chips in the bag, are they taking the proverbial. £2.99 for 18 chips, thats roughly 16 pence per chip. Think Gordon Ramsey's restaurant are cheaper than that. Take the pi**, will not be ordering or visiting again.

Came in for a family get together for food and drinks. Always a nice warm welcome from staff who go above and beyond. There was 9 of us who all had different on the menu from carvery, pizzas n burgers. We all enjoyed our food.

Went with some intrigue given the very cheap all you can eat breakfast offer midweek of about 7quid However quality of foods crap Burnt and dried out food Sausages are dry and cheap Place was empty Staff were friendly as a positive No doubt owner will reply and deny all of this so go yourselves and see cheap tac

Great service of Marie on the pizza station

Lovely staff that always look after us when we visit

I went in today and was served by Ryan. What a great server!! We felt looked after. Thanks Ryan

Too noisey for us....people with really bad manners...kids running riot trying to break into the sweet machine...and using the ice cream vender as there own personal machine...one girl was pulling the leaver while her mate used her hands to catch the ice cream...

Went here on Thursday for lunch with my best friend, we had the carvery. From start to finish we where treated very well, service was lovely made to feel welcome. The food was exceptional, one of the best carverys I've had in a long time. Everything was hot and the roast potatoes were to die for! Plenty of meat and plenty of choices. Thank you

Food barely warm cold carrots rock hard cauliflower stuffing couldnt get it off the spoon to serve it was like glue roasts were cold scampi was more batter than anythin with a tiny little bit of scampi in the middle coke was flat VERY DISSAPOINTED WILL NEVER CALL AGAIN when told the guy he said it was only warm ? because of the warming trays it only has to be 60 dgs no way it was this food was terrible

Came to The red lion in Swinton for my lunch today I was greeted by an old friend jenny of mine was great to see her , I was in two minds what to have today so jen recommended me the chicken burger with potato tots and it was amazing I mean the best chicken burger I have had in a very long time , I would highly recommend this for anyone I will be surely having this again many thanks to jenny and the team for a fabulous service and food brilliant 100 percent coming back

Good food, good service even with food allergies, well priced also and a good car park

Sunday morning breakfast with family 👍🏼

Just had a lovely all you can eat breakfast at the Red Lion, service from Andrea was 5*, she was even brilliant with our dog and brought her treats and water

I used to come here years ago and it used to be lush the roast potato’s was gorgeous the ones with the orange colour. I visited today for a meal with my family and I’ve never ever have I been so disgusted. I had paid for the full works and as I got up I asked if I could have a spare bowl so I could put my sons baby food on and he refused to let me even though I offered to pay for the bowl, I was given literally 1 of everything and the pigs in blanket was black. The meat was just full of fat and as people noticed the turkey had blood in they was questioned about it a few times while I stood there, never the less I avoided the turkey and sat down to eat. It was basic not like it used to be at all, so I eaten and then thought I would order desert mine was the rocky road and it had a tiny bit of ice cream and the rest was cream literally squirty cream and 3 pretzels and rock hard brownie and 3 marsh mellows, my daughter had unlimited ice cream to witch the machine didn’t work so we could not dispense it I asked for help off the chef and he came out tried it went back in and was laughing with the other chef and just left me thinking he was returning for 20 mins. My daughter is autistic so can’t stand there alone I had to do it for her meaning my dessert had melted anyway. I went to the bar and she came to help but once she got it fixed she walked away with the bowl and went off serving leaving me again for another 10 mins waiting I had to go back to the bar and remind her once again no apology no nothing I was dreading the calzone pizza I had ordered to take home for my son. We are home and my partner had been sick violently 6 times and he had the turkey so I’ve chucked the calzone in the bin £13 down the drain for the calzone alone Plus I’ve had to order from else where. I feel sick but haven’t been sick yet but now worried sick we have got food poising. I’m livid I loved this place what an absolute shame how bad it’s got. I’ll never been returning due to this.

Lovely carvery Emma was particularly helpful

Brilliant atmosphere and friendly staff, Jenny behind the bar is outstanding. We enjoy coming in having drinks and food.

I Visited the stone house Swinton for my friends Birthday. The Simply Chicken Burger southern fried 50% off Burgers on Monday. I was served by a lovely gentleman called Ryan very polite and helpful and a lovely smile to greet us. Very attentive. Thank you we will be returning. X

such an underrated place in swinton can't fault anything. staff are so friendly and very accommodating, food is absolutely beautiful we had the burgers as they have 50% on Mondays on burgers they were beautiful cooked perfect and highly recommend the Cheddar and Jalapeño rings as well 😋 also Lemon Meringue sundae is to die for 😍

Called in the other day and it was pretty quiet. Thought we would try a carvery each..really wish we hadn't bothered everything was just warm even the roasters couldn't even tell you what was in one of the food traysbut it was all dried up. We definitely won't be calling here again.😟

It was nice but the roast potatoes were cold the service was lovely thou

Great value for money, staff really catering to our team of 56, with all food coming promptly despite number of us. Would come again

We visited this afternoon, the traditional Carvery was delicious, plenty of the gammon, and a large vegetable selection, roasties were perfect, had a bit of everything topped off with good gravy. However the Cheeseburger was disappointing, the two burgers lacked flavour, the melted cheese had stuck to the top half of the bun, one small piece of lettuce and no dressing, perhaps a large slice of tomato and a little more lettuce and some dressing. Good pint of John Smiths and coffee was good as well.

Excellent value. Good quality breakfast items. Good service. Refillable coffe was like dishwasher. Would recommend buying single coffee from the bar.

Good selection of meat and veg and good quality. Very tasty would highly recommend staff friendly and helpful especially Ryan Lewis Marie and Andy.

Very good food friendly staff Ryan Lewis Marie and Andy

Ordered on Deliveroo (Cheap delivery) takeaway breakfast for myself and the boy! Order was delivered quickly and was lovely. Nice and warm and although cooked eggs usually get delivered like bullets, (check out McD’s) these were lovely compliments to the kitchen staff. And now the mushrooms are free which is a bonus. Although please take note it doesn’t actually say on Deliveroo site that mushrooms are on the breakfast Can’t get breakfast cheaper than here and if you go and sit in you can keep going back.

Met Emma and Andrea who were lovely. Very welcoming. Food was beautiful. Thanks for having us

Just nipped in with my son . No long cues food was amazing , staff really polite and helpful. Highly recommend.

We come for breakfast nearly every weekend and it never disappoints! Better then toby carvery breakfast The food on offer is great. Lots of choice. We’ve been before for lunch and dinner too and the food is great from the carvery and the menu! Great friendly staff too! Lovely pub!

Popped in for a carvery the other day and absolutely LOVED it there. The staff were so friendly and approachable it made the whole visit fantastic. Would recommend it 👍

Pizzas are incredibly fresh and perfect for a late night treat

Lovely food,had starters,then mains,love the cheddar doughnuts , chocolate brownie was lovely ,food was hot and great service from staff

I am a bit of a picky eater so places like this can sometimes be a bit worrying but I got the veggie finger sandwich(es) with chips on the side as well as a couple of sides and it was really nice and decently affordable. A guy named Joey served me and he was a nice guy and we had a quick chat while I was ordering so that was nice. All in all decent place and my family loved the carvery and really want to get one of the pizzas next time after seeing people with them, would recommend

I was served by a tall man called Joey, he was extremely helpful and made my evening much better after his wonderful service. I had a great time with the family. Please pass on my kind regards to Joey and increase his wages for his gestures.

Only rated 3 star ongoings problems with mens toilet shocking always sticking always floor flooded Furniture looking passed its sell my date could do with a clean top to bottom especially around speakers window areas But very friendly staff Would attract more people if sorted

Excellent food at an affordable price- Quiz night on a Sunday. Staff are approachable with quick service throughout.

Nipped in to the Red Lion for a hot drink after visiting the cemetery. We quickly decided to have lunch too. We both had a granary sandwich. The bread was soft and fresh, the turkey was delicious and I had crispy chicken which was hot and tasty. We were served by Jenny who was very pleasant and happy to make changes to the menu for us. We will definitely visit again.

Relaxed atmosphere and decent food. Andy and Jenny couldn't be more accommodating.

Love the pepperoni pizza. Always friendly team and nice atmosphere.

Great tasting breakfast and carvery. Excellent value for money and atmosphere.

I order for delivery . I order a large one because I share . You don't receive a large you receive a traditional with an extra Yorkshire pudding . And to add insult to injury the beef was all grissle and fat . This has happened a cpl of times now . If I was eating in this wouldn't happen . 2 pieces of meat if your lucky it's not all bits . The takeout should be to the standard of eating in but it's not . Also when you request in notes no cauliflower etc , your request gets ignored . Disappointed !

It was lovely it my local pub and I just love coming here you get lovely service and the food great

Lovely carvery. Fast and friendly service. Great staff.

Really lovely and warm atmosphere, nice food and great service

Had a table booked to be told upon arrival theyd stopped serving food at 8pm. This is despite you being able to book a table for 'Dinner' up until 845pm? Make this make sense! Not a good experience, didnt even have any food. Avoid if you dont want to be disappointed

Great carvery if you're hungry this is the place to eat 😋

Firstly the food is fine i am not complaining about that but the service is shoddy. I have contacted head office to explain that the takeaway rules are unclear regarding breakfast . There is a massive sign behind the counter saying all you can eat until 11.30am no mention that the rule only applies to those who choose to sit in with their order. I see other reviews going back a year saying the same and nothing has been done about it. The lady behind the counter says i will do it this time making me feel guilty not! What is stop me sitting down with the food putting into my own container and then walking out? I was not even offered cups for coffee and as i said the carton is so small you cannot take too much anyway. The whole situation is pathetic. Finally i agree with other reviews guy with the glasses is rude and today went and hid when he saw me coming because he probably heard me telling another customer the service i was about to receive and didn,t let me down. Here is to the next round ding ding

Great for food and good service.

Visited for lunch. Had the traditional Carvery. The food was hot and fresh. The team on duty were extremely welcoming and friendly.

Great food and reasonable price. Really friendly pub. We go there often.

We had Christmas dinner at the red lion swinton. The atmosphere and food was lovely. No complaints definitely recommend. But a special thank you to our waitress Abbie. She was professional friendly and looked after us and couldn’t do enough for us. I hope management read this as Abbie helped made our Christmas dinner. Thank you all x Ryan cath and Sharon x.

Came in with the family and the barman Andy looked after us

The Go Large option in the carvery did offer better value, with a reasonably good portion of beef in the plate. The vegetables were, however, very under the lights. Time of day was an issue but tea time should see a fresh replenishment maybe. Service was good, they paid a lot of attention to allergies. Value for money was ok.

Good atmosphere and friendly welcome from staff, Chris and jenny always know what I drink and always make me welcome.

Call in after playing football and have a few drinks with the team. I would recommend the hot porker pizza if you're a fan of pizza

Great service today by the staff. Enjoyed having a drink or two with my mate good atmosphere and nice friendly welcome from start.

Great breakfast from here and very cheap!! The staff was very polite staff and great atmosphere. I shall be returning here again.

Enjoyed the breakfast, really good value and has everything you need. Staff Emma and Jenny were really friendly and welcoming. Made a cold morning more pleasurable.

Had carvery there on Sunday 2 of us and both of us have had food poisoning.. Tuesday now and still bad both of us..

Went for Sunday lunch 17 November. We took some friends for the first time, to be honest it was the worse I have ever had. The beef was tough and when my friend asked if he could have some fresh roast potatoes he was told no they are not ready yet, the staff member shrugged his shoulders and walked away, also the meal went cold very quickly at over £12 per head it was poor. Never had a problem there before. Will be giving the carvery a miss in future.

Been for a meal many times but price has increased recently. Still a great carvery and now do delicious Pizzas at the dedicated pizza bar. Great quiz night with Mike Prince on Sunday evenings, 8.30 start, book a table!

Visited Sunday evening for a meal before the quiz. Staff pleasant. Food was good , managed to get fish and chips this week as usually sold out, so bonus. Good atmosphere.

Kids love pizza's and endless icecream

Staff friendly, food was lovely, breakfast was all hot and fresh but decor of pub could do with updating. Toilets were clean but smelled a little. Other than that an enjoyable trip.

Just revising my last review having learned Google don't allow more than one review dor a business which is a shame ! Want to show my appreciation of the lovely; friendly caring staff, especially, this time , managers on duty Emma and Andy during my latest visit today. I'd popped in for a light late breakfast from themenu ( where usually myself and partner Angie normally call in early doors for the local Stonehouse teams wonderful great value buffet help-yourself breakfasts after tge school run ! The standard of hospitality here is consistentky high, definely has the X factor and you're guaranteed a nice family feel, comfy relaxed atmosphere, food to a consistent high high standard . All the staff so professional, engaging , genuinely friendly and going the extra mile for you. The place is always spotless and it's clear the team , all levels ,are happy, passionate about what they provide for customers. Both Emma and Andy gave me helpful advice when I asked about possibility of takeaways( for Angie's elderly mum ) and so happy to learn about how that's done and the care that goes into that option. Also told about the app and the loyalty rewards for customers who join! Given a card with a Q code by Andy to make that a doddle registering. Apologies for taking sneaky candids of the managers ( too engaged with customers to notice) - I've respectfully cropped out those they were serving. Thanks too, when later, having mislaid my debit card , I dropped in tonight . It has not been handed in but was asked for my number so if their cleaner colleague found it in the morning they could ring me ( mentioning she was a star , meticulous and thorough. Later , when home I phoned just to flag up I'd found tge card hiding under my driver's seat . Damn those senior moments! ) Again had been treated as if I was family by another Andy , who is a resident chef there abd off duty- when enquiring about my card . Nice he remembered me- and my partner as regulars at bigger breakfast time! No wonder this is our first choice for our milestone family events , quality carvery, great value and genuinelyvfamily friendly. Know lots of people who love this place- so wish more people would feed back to let the staff know they are appreciated . ( Seems to be a Brit thing only commenting negatively and only if they have a gripe about a business of service. You can be assured that if something is not to your satisfaction this team will go out of their way to ensure your experience is positive. ) thanks again guys- you made my day.

Very enjoyable, food was perfect and service was great! Never had a bad experience here x

Had a breakfast 🍳 which was lovely & the staff were great, very helpful & friendly ..highly recommend 😊

Lovely burgers and starters and pizza by Marie and James.

Came here for a bite to eat before meeting my partner. Tried some of the new menu items and they were delicious! I definitely recommend the jalapeño and cheese donuts!! I also had a carvery. Chris H was very good at carving the meat. Polite, friendly staff and good value for food

Lovely place,pizzas burgers and carvery

Great food, great value for money. Staff extremely helpful. Tasty new menu. Had the new cheeseburger pizza, tasted just like a cheeseburger!

Nice atmosphere, good food , friendly staff .

Unwell after all you can eat breakfast

Great carvery, reasonable price and plenty of seating

Went for a meal with girlfriend early today and now she is violently throwing and sick after having a carvery probably due to under cooked turkey…..very displeased would not recommend

Attended the Red Lion for a last minute carvery. I would certainly recommend! The meat was fresh and cooked to perfection which is good considering we went for a late dinner (8pm). The staff are friendly and welcoming and the prices are excellent. Cheap food with very good quality. Although cleanliness was on point from the staff on shift, they were constantly wiping tables and ensuring customers are happy, however you can tell that a deep clean has not been done for a while, cobwebs and dust on lights and shelves for example. The little details are what distinguish a 4 star from a 5 star rating. Would certainly recommend and will be returning again. Keep up the good work.

I LIVED AT 13 MOSS LANE 12 MINS WALK FROM THE CAT. TIME 1950 s AND I REMEMBER MY FATHER GOING TO THE CAT .. AND MY MOTHER . Very much part of my cherished childhood memories. I believe that my father , as others, sang at the piano for the clients ... different times .... Isabella ps Im afraid that I filled out the previous required fields with fictitious info ..only in order to be able to write this review .. I actually live in Buenos Aires Argentina and havent been able to get there recently!

Always great food here and the staff are always helpful and friendly

Gorgeous carvery, best one in town. Knocks spots off the Tobys and the staff are much more legit. Get down for this scran. Absolutely highly recommended. Update: Breakfast is amazing here. Plenty on offer too. Cooked to perfection.

Batman Andy served us straight away. Sorted us out with a table and helped us during a time in there

The wonderful bar man Andy looked after us when we came in for food. Couldn’t help us enough. The food was lovely

Scruffy. Food dry. Always litter outside. If you keep the outside clean you might get more custom !!

The one with the glasses and the fantastic beard is amazing, andy i think is his name , brilliant service

Just had a great meal at the red lion well worth the money. Staff were very attentive pleasant and extremely smiley will be definitely eating here again.

Went here earlier this week. Found this to be an outstanding establishment with the cleanliness to be well above average. The food is second to non. And the service is impeccable

Come here for work team breakfast. Great food and great service

Nice comfortable pub with atmosphere like a pub should have. 👍

The only place I'll go for breakfast! Cheery staff first thing, always get a good morning and smile, belting breakfast! And to top it off as a parent with children who have additional needs our somewhat strange needs are always met without any issue, decor is very homely! There is always a cleaner plodding round topping up on the already immaculate job done before opening! 1000% will be back on a regular basis! Thankyou for a great experience!

Really good food staff very friendly from the min you walk in all ways greatest with a good morning or a smile makeing you feel welcome and value for money. Officially a regular!

Lovely and friendly staff. Food good too 👍🏼

Pretty grim. The whole pub needs a refurbishment - seats and carpets dirty, chipped paintwork and dirty toilets. The outside of the building looks awful with litter and dirty paintwork. Food was decidedly average. Ate there against my better judgement. Never again.