The Red Lion Inn in Waverley

After stumbling across this lovely pub for an afternoon Guinness we immediately felt welcomed by the lovely staff and cosy setting. We got chatting to Sean the owner, super friendly and passionate about the menu they have to offer, he even gave us a sticky...

Arrived for lunch with friends and were greeted by the Landlord Sean ( holding the door open for us) and immediately we felt our first visit was going to be good. The atmosphere here was calm and relaxed and it soon transformed to be one...

Excellent food and service on a busy Sunday afternoon. Really enjoyed our first visit in a couple of years…the squid starter we shared was exceptional and the roast beef top class. The chap in charge was friendly, knowledgeable and funny, and our waitress really attentive...

I made a booking and usually when asked for ‘Any special requirements’ they don’t take any notice here but I have to say my booking was followed to the letter. We were looked after Sean who was wonderful, very attentive, despite a heavy night after...

Lovely local in Shamley Green - delicious sourdough pizzas, reasonably priced and great location. Would recommend.

Met with friends for a Sunday lunch at this magnificent pub. Four of us went for one of their various Sunday Roasts. Which all tasted amazing we kept swapping fork fulls of meat in appreciation. The other two ordered off the rest of the menu....

The Red Lion is a remarkable dining establishment that offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and outstanding service. Describing the food as merely delicious doesn't do it justice! As an added bonus the premises is dog friendly, and it even offers a menu for dogs. It...

Just had the best Pork Belly I've had in many years. Beautifully presented, served with a warm, hospitable, and passionate energy, and boy did it taste heavenly. To call that value for money would be a gross understatement!

The positives, the staff were great, the service was very good. The squid starter was very good as was the sticky toffee pudding, but the Roast beef I had and the Roast chicken my wife had were just disappointing. The roast potatoes were dry and...

The food was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service was wonderful and honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. Would recommend and I’ll definitely come back.

Visited the Red Lion last Sunday and had one of the nicest experiences I've had. The food was great and the service was unbelievable. We'll back for sure 5*

A truly faultless Sunday Lunch at The Red Lion in Shamley Green. As ever it has super friendly staff and nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is spot on in every way and one would be hard pressed to find as good...

Always love this place. Usual lovely greater by the owner and wonderful staff and service. Food is excellent with the home cooked desserts fantastic. A firm favourite in my family.

Popped in by chance had a fantastic pizza with their home grown chillis and without doubt, the best stick toffee pudding I have ever had, apparently a local recipe.

Popped into our local this evening as we had not planned anything for our 9th wedding anniversary. Sun was out so had a few drinks before eating. The service was fantastic and friendly. We then ordered and the food, particularly the calamari and the pork...

Booked a table for 2 at 2pm for Sunday lunch. We were looking forward to it as we had been before and been very satisfied. We announced our arrival a few minutes before 2 and was told that the "host" would seat us shortly. We...

The food was absolutely terrific. Delicious pizza and homemade puddings. The decor and the dull looking printed and laminated menu do not do justice to the quality of the service and food. Definitely need to support this pub!

We went to The Red Lion Inn to celebrate my parents 60th wedding anniversary. The service was wonderful, thank you Shaun and ladies, and the food was excellent.

Vegetarian option was very poor, vegetarian wellington was not up to the expected standards. It was a deep fried pastry roll with very little fillings, and also was no green vegetables. Unfortunately I didn’t take a picture of my plate. I’m a local, but sorry...

First time here for my Mother's 85th Birthday Celebration yesterday (what better idea than a solid Sunday Roast?) Exceeded expectations. The Staff were trojans, in an extremely busy environment - however, remained very personable amidst an air of 'contained pandemonium' (overhead Mine Host telling another...

We have just had the most amazing meal at The Red Lion. My sister had the prawn Ravioli and I had the Vegan tacos and they were both super yummy! We then both had the Blackberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake which was also amazing, for...

Out of this world food! Roast potatoes and sticky toffee pudding were the best things I’ve ever tasted! Staff are so friendly and welcoming! Will be coming back here again!

Today we ate at the red lion in Guildford and what a amazing experience and fun we had . What a amazing pub. The food is delicious I had the best chicken wings for starters then the best Sunday roast I have even eaten beef...

A really nice friendly Pub and would recommend to everyone. I had a really nice pâté and bread starter and a Roast chicken dinner and delicious sticky, toffee pudding. And very reasonable prices too.

Fantastic customer service, friendly staff who went out of their way to accommodate our needs, and the food was delicious 😋

Our friends just got engaged there tonight and the pub owner went above and beyond to look after the newly engaged couple and their guests. I seriously recommend their Sunday roasts and puddings, the food is absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend. 5 starts ⭐️

Had a wonderful experience here for a very special lady's birthday. The food was second to none, fresh, homemade and sprinkled with love! Our host, Chris, was both charming and warm. With a well versed and experienced outlook on the entire menu. We've often stopped...

Had lunch here yesterday with a group of friends. Food was excellent and the service was very good. We had booked a table inside but as the weather was good we were able to sit outside in the garden.

What a treat! Beautiful food in a welcoming and comfortable environment with great service . The roast belly pork was to die for and the peaches and amaretti - amazing!! Will definitely be back!!

A great time and Chris was an amazing host. The food was great and we had a lovely time. Will be back

The b e s t pasta I have ever had !! Chef Dan is awesome . The sauce of fresh lemon & butter is silky smooth & zinged all my taste buds … the ravioli were delicious with seafood & packed full of flavour ....

This lovely country pub is such a delight! The pizza was delicious and I'd recommend the calzone! The manager was so attentive and it was fairly busy. Chris, Thank you! We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and time. The garden is so lovely and the flowers...

Excellent food and hospitality at a delightful pub. Everyone helpful and friendly - special thanks to Ciaran. We will be back!

Went here for lunch for the first time. We sat outside in a lovely little booth area. Asked Kieran the waiter what he recommended he told us that the roast beef or pulled pork were real labours of love so we went for these. I...

Another great visit to the Red Lion. Wonderful food, great service and ambience. Exactly as a country pub should be. Only just recovering from Sunday lunch with bottomless veg! Gravy awesome!

Had the best experience here, food was amazing, service was exceptional and especially Chris who really went a step ahead, an amazing guy who really cares and so interesting too.

The menu is fairly limited but with that you expect excellence. This was not the case. We experienced poor attitude and service and food quality is not what it used to be. When 3 out of 4 don't eat their main courses, there is something...

Without a doubt one of the best pub Sunday roast dinners I’ve had in a long time. Deliciously soft and tender rolled pork belly, with a lovely stuffing. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and I loved that they included roasted beetroot with the carrots and...

In the small village of Shamley Green you’ll find the Red Lion pub where the staff are polite and attentive, it has a good selection of beers and decent sized menu to accommodate most visitors. It’s very doggy friendly and has a new three course...

We had a really enjoyable time at The Red Lion. The staff were really helpful and friendly and seemed genuinely keen to see us. The menu was varied and suited all tastes. The food came quickly and was delicious. Chris recommended the cauliflower tacos and...

An amazing local pub with great food and service. Excellent menu with good traditional Sunday roasts.Outside areas in both the back and front. Sean the landlord gives fantastic personalised service.

After a very special lunch last year, travelled a considerable distance with a friend for another excellent lunch. At that time, the menu was not the usual pub food but offered some very special dishes. I returned this May & was really disappointed to find...

Rude customer service - poor value for money! We visited The Red Lion on Bank Holiday Monday hoping to get a sandwich and a drink. We were informed that there were no sandwiches as it was Bank Holiday? so we had to choose a starter....

Another lovely dining experience. We were here recently and had a fabulous Sunday lunch so we came back with friends and it was delicious again. Service was great - although we're sad to see Griff going. We look forward to our next visit.

We’ve visited several times recently, Sunday lunch in the garden and an evening visit. We are quite local and this is becoming our favourite pub. The service is excellent, friendly, knowledgable and as soon as you arrive you are instantly welcomed. Last weekend we had...

You cannot not go to Guildford without visiting this pub, said my wife! We came along for a Wednesday lunch when it was quiet and idyllic. We met Sean, the owner, who clearly lives and breathes the life in this pub. He told us about...

Great pub atmosphere on a lovely green. We sat on the chefs favourite table! Lovely food which we were served by a very friendly and funny waiter who kept us all entertained for out visit with witty banter and helpful hints. Your wine glass must...

Very pleasant sitting outside on a sunny evening. The warm welcome and friendly staff made the delicious food even more enjoyable. Have to say the impulse side order of "buffalohalomi" fries was a very good choice. We will be back soon!

Lovely pretty pub. Landlord and Landlady friendly and efficient. Service brilliant.The food however - different level!! Best meal out we have had for ages - so good we all had three courses which is a rarity. Everything is made on site and clearly done with...

We had lunch here on the first bank holiday in May. We were greeted with a friendly welcome. All four meals were delicious. I had the vegetable wellington, the fish and chips were declared the best ever, the pulled pork was excellent too. The sticky...

The service was shoddy, unwelcoming and not at all friendly. Main course appeared before we had finished our starter waited a long time for top up drinks coffee was Luke warm waitress kept walking past our table it was obvious she wanted us to finish...

We stopped for lunch halfway around a rural hike from Merrow. The pub is much brighter and tidier and under new management since I was last there. Service is friendly and efficient. We only had main courses but these were all freshly cooked from fresh...

Wonderful home cooked Sunday lunch - cooked exceptionally well and presented faultlessly. Serving staff were keen polite and friendly and the owner Sean, was on hand to guide his staff, introduce himself to guests and generally kept an eye on everything. Felt lucky to have...

Great food , fabulous service in a lovely atmosphere. What more can you want in an evening out?We will be back

We dropped in for a late (unbooked) lunch and the staff did everything they could to accomodate us. The food was absolutely fantastic as was the service, Griff is a fab front of house man. My husband recomends the Sirloin roast beef and I would...

Varied menu, well cooked food, good ambiance, welcoming staff. Enjoyed by all three of us. Visited weekday lunch time.

Picked The Red Lion for a catch up with friends after looking at reviews on here. Was not disappointed….the staff were lovely and friendly and the food was great. We had the pork belly and the chicken and both were spot on and at a...

Back for our second lunch stop after a fantastic experience last year. Great to see such high standards retained both in regards to the staff and on the plate. Looking forward to a few more visits this Summer.

It was our first visit since Covid to this delightful and very friendly inn. We arrved at the Red Lion at 2pm seeking food. We received a lovely welcome and were told that the kitchen didn't close until 3 o'clock. We were shewn to a...

Great atmosphere. Lovely aspect on the green. Nice host and staff. Food was a good as any pub food I’ve had. Will definitely go back.

Midway meeting spot for late Sunday lunch between Kingsclere and Croydon on a drab day that spirits needed lifting. The Red Lion did it in spades. The Amstel was well received and a very well priced Wild Ocean Chardonnay also drunk. Salmon and chicken liver...

Our group of 4 with 3 dogs were looked after by the team at the Red Lion on a recent Saturday lunchtime. We all opted for 3 courses and everyone was extremely happy with food and service.

Great food last night with friends This place has it all Brilliant friendly staff Lots of different choices on the menu Extensive wine selection Warm cosy atmosphere The best pub for food in the county & considering the quality good value Deserves to do well!

Cheerful friendly service and a tasty Sunday lunch. Plenty of local atmosphere with the pub on the village green . Need to be early to guarantee a parking place near the entrance since the lunches are popular

A little more recent feedback... I found myself working in shamley green today so I called into the Red Lion for lunch... Sean is still at the helm and as welcoming as ever. I was greeted by Griff who recommended the salmon / Pollock and...

This was the best cooked food I’ve had in a long time. Interesting menu. Very welcoming host. All of us enjoyed the lunch very much.

Visiting the Red Lion for the first time for a friend's birthday, we all thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday Roast lunches - three of us had pork, three had beef. Sadly we were unable to take advantage of the "bottomless roast potatoes" on offer as we...

My partner and I went to this lovely pub on the green and had the best experience ever! The food was absolutely amazing, I had the fish and chips and my partner had the duck pie. Our waitress, I believe her name was Livi, was...

Friendly and attentive welcome. Relaxed atmosphere. Great food with bottomless veg with the Sunday roast.

Delicious food (the pate was exquisite, the Sunday Roast was so so good!). Super friendly and attentive staff and lovely sunset view as we were enjoying our food, a wonderful experience!

Went for a Sunday Roast, table of 8. Received a warm friendly welcome, we’re seated. The team kept the kids engaged with few jokes whilst ordering our drinks and meals. The food arrived well presented and full of flavour inclusive of the vegetables. Plates were...

Truly great roast, more than fair price, flavoursome beef, bottomless gravy and potatoes. Super friendly service. They don’t automatically charge a tip which made me tip more than the usual 12 pct as they really were fantastic, can’t wait to come back and try more...

Just had a wonderful lunch at The Red Lion. The welcome was friendly, professional and relaxed from front of house, bar staff, servers etc. Amazing starters of pork croquettes and mackerel, followed by mains of 12 hr roasted pork belly and beef bourginon. Dessert of...

Absolutely disguted by an aggressive women who claims she owned the pub coming down to scream at a innocent group of 2-3 year olds who were playing lovely together. She then went on to tell us " if we sorted our parenting skills out she...

We visited the red lion this afternoon with 5 adults and 5 children aged 3 and younger (one who was only 6 weeks old). We’re aware with 5 children we can be on the loud side so we requested to go in the garden, specifically...

My mother and I came in for an impromptu Christmas eve lunch, and even though we booked late, they bent over backwards to accommodate us. The staff as always were charming, and the bookings had been taken in such a way to create a relaxed...

A huge thank you to all of you at the Red Lion. We came up from Eastbourne to take Mum who lives in Cranleigh for Xmas Dinner. The food and service were exceptional. I had gluten free option including my pre starter snax... It was...

First time at The Red lion today & we received such a warm welcome from Shaun the owner and ALL of the staff were really lovely and welcoming- also very funny too! We had our 6 month old and they were really accommodating. The food...

we came across this fab pub by chance and despite being full the manages to find us a table, We had Mussels and beetroot tureen to start , slow roasted pork and beef stroganoff

After searching on internet for a very good Sunday roast near Guildford we have decided to try The Red lion Inn It was one of the best meals we had in a long time! I took a beef roast and my husband had a pork...

Great Service. Outstanding Food. Give it a try. Nothing too much trouble. Allows Dogs. Very popular maybe you should book so as not to be disappointed.

Efficiently organised lunch for a group of 20 with excellent food (Christmas Lunch menu), good service in traditional pub setting

We visited the red lion as a family of 6 for a birthday celebration. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food they ordered - it was all divine. The mushroom soup and vegetarian pie was delicious. Sean looked after us, and the service was exceptional. Despite the...

Hands down the best Sunday roast we’ve ever had. Food was exceptional, service was even better. Def save room for the macaroons made from their homegrown hazelnuts- mind blowing! Really reasonably priced too! Thanks Sean, Grith and crew- we’ll be back!

Welcoming, dog-friendly, open fire, well-kept beers, inspired menu... Go there! Eat tartiflette! You won't regret it!

We visited with friends recently and had a lovely evening. The staff were very welcoming and the food was delicious. My husband said the fish & chips were excellent. Look forward to visiting again.

We stayed in the car park of this lovely pub in our camper van. Perfect place to stay if you’re visiting the Waterfalls. Lovely warm welcome and great food, even a pop up wood fired Pizza Hut outside.

We had a lovely birthday lunch at the Red Lion Inn today. Despite the restaurant being quiet busy for a Wednesday lunch time we were well looked after by friendly staff. All the food was excellent. We had the mackerel pate and salt & pepper...

I had said on the booking that I can't eat alliums (onions etc). When we arrived, the restaurant had already prepared a menu with ticks and crosses, so I knew what I could choose. Also, they had kept some oil onion/garlic free just in case...

Thanks for a delicious unhurried lunch today. The belly pork and chorizo cassoulet, was excellent and the lemon cheesecake was perfect. Everyone in our party loved their food choices. The wonderful service was very much appreciated. Well done team Red Lion at Shamley Green!

First time back here after about six months, it was great to be back! We have always been a great fan of the bavette steak and we were very pleased to see that it’s still part of the menu! Tasted better than ever! We were...

We came here with friends for a Sunday lunch after a long walk in the nearby countryside. We were received extremely friendly, with a smile and warm heart. Service throughout was just lovely, attentive and good fun. The menu is great, something for everyone. Portions...

Excellent, mouth-watering food and very friendly staff. Ideal place for Sunday dinner. I was too full to try a dessert, so... will be back soon 🙂.

First time back at the Red Lion for several years . Greeted by friendly staff and nothing too much trouble . The food was enjoyed by all of us , especially the fish and chips Compliants to Georgie the chef and the team

Sat in beautiful sunny garden with friends for a birthday lunch. Served by charming Griff, who couldn't have been more helpful. Gave great advice on menu, had good knowledge on wines available, and made a great G & T!! Food was delicious, we sampled starters,...

Incredibly busy place but the service was really good. The food was excellent and the bottomless roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy with the roast dinners were appreciated. Would definitely go back.

First time at The Red Lion and it did not disappoint! We all had roasts - beef, chicken and vegetarian plus bottomless vegetables and gravy. Excellent service especially from Ciaran who was very friendly and helpful.

I was warmly greeted by Sean when I recently visited the Red Lion for lunch. I ordered the main course duck after Sean had explained how it was cooked very slowly. I must say that everything on the plate was delicious, so refreshing to get...

Found this hidden gem by accident when looking for somewhere to have lunch. Attentive and welcoming host. Food nicely presented and large portions. My battered cod was so fresh it melted in my mouth. I was hoping to try a dessert but sadly no room...

The service at this place was a standout. The food was delicious (we had the pulled pork which was ridiculously good). Bloody Mary's were second to none. Highly recommend - enjoy and be prepared to eat and drink there all day long!