The Red Lion Inn Deddington in Cherwell

Despite the opening hours quoted, and displayed at the pub, it was closed Thursday lunchtime. No idea what the actual hours are?

Lovely warm welcome, friendly and efficient staff. Great Fish and Chips supper, will definitely be back.

We had a lovely evening with a great fish and chips supper. Warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and super efficient staff. Highly recommended.

Lovely friendly pub with great food and pleasant staff. A nice way to end the days touring with food and beer. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

The New Owners have appointed the Young Man who Gary Trained to Cook Fish & Chips, and he is Spot On they are really Good, i can recomend anybody to do a Takeaway on a Friday , they will not be dissapointed.

Had the best Fish & Chips, freshly cooked to order. Lovely staff, very attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Lovely fish and chips last night, thank you. Light, golden crispy batter and great chips too. Look forward to the next time!

amazing customer service and hospitality, would recommend to anyone looking for a nice atmosphere for a mid week vibe or weekend drinks. 10/10 <3

Fish and chips previously had been fantastic but sadly it seems this has all gone wrong under the new ownership. No menu, (and when I asked was given the answer "no" with no follow up. I had to ask what the choice was). One of the staff was continually vaping and not paying attention to customers. Fish wasn't cooked properly and chips cold and soggy. A real disappointment. Won't be going again.

Great pub, wholesome atmosphere perfectly pairing old style with new. Friendly and happy staff.

Lovely fish and chips, competitive price, friendly staff, and seemed to be popular with the locals, would recommend a visit.

Lovely village pub with the best fish and chips I've ever eaten

Utterly rude. Made to feel so uncomfortable we left. I would not recommend. If you want a lovely family meal avoid this place. Shame as it was my son’s birthday celebrations. No stars.

If I could give them 0 stars I would. We booked a table clearly stating it was for adults and two toddlers. When we arrived my child cried for about 30 seconds before what appeared to be the owner came over and said “you need to stop that” meaning my child! He moaned and said “this isn’t a child friendly pub” (even though they have a highchair) The way he spoke to us and spoke about my child was absolutely disgraceful. We had only just ordered the drinks when he came over and spoke to us so rudely. We decided to leave as he made us all feel so uncomfortable. Avoid at all costs.

We recently moved to Adderbury and were told that the Red Lion sold the very best Fish & Chips. We have just tried them for the first time for some take-away but were sadly very disappointed. Whilst the fish and the chips were good, the whole thing was ruined by the batter which was very under-cooked. We had to scrape all the batter off including a thick layer of uncooked flour mixture. If we had been eating in rather than take-away I would have sent it back. In summary it was the worst battered fish we have ever had.

It was very busy but the staff were very helpful and friendly, couldn't do enough re finding a table so we could eat later that evening. Didn't realise it was a fish and vegan restaurant but food was OK, not my taste but nothing wrong with it

Great proper pub with a good vibe. Had fish and chips there were really tasty. Hosts very friendly and helpful. Wish this was my local.

Staff were great! Food was excellent. Chef brought it out himself which I like. It was clear the fish was freshly fried, it’s was amazing!

Travel the country all week and live on the south coast, the best fish and chips, fish succulent, batter light. Friendly pub

Pretty good pub. I wouldn't describe it as amazing or anything, but I had a nice time.

Went for dinner as we were told there were good fish and chips there. It’s not a normal chippy experience though, as if you don’t want fish then it’s vegetarian options. The food was good, but it would have been useful to know that before going in the door. Very cosy atmosphere though, and the staff were super friendly.

Great find in the lovely small town of Deddington. We ate the Salmon fishcakes with a salad and a shared portion of chips. Perfectly sized portions and very tasty fishcakes. This is a lively pub with plenty of space for outside dining and drinking. Aside from the fish menu all the menu items are plant based so great for vegetarians. Staff were very friendly and appears that we were wise to book as there were a good number of locals eating on a Wednesday evening.

Lovely pub, but outdoor non smoking seating doesn't really exist. There is a large white gazebo area which is the non smoking area, but immediately to the side of it are 2 smoking bench areas, so immediately people start smoking there, the gazebo becomes filled with cigarette smoke; not pleasant when we chose particularly to sit outside in the nonsmoking area.

This pub has a really nice atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome and the food was delicious. The chef is very hands on and approachable . I felt that they really whether we enjoyed the food or not. It’s a lovely place to spend an evening.

Great atmosphere and service. I was happy to see that there are various vegan options on the menu as I am dairy intolerant and often don’t get spoilt for choice! I had jack fish and chips followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice-cream. The vegan curry sauce was amazing! Overall, tasty food, would definitely recommend!

2 night Travelzoo deal. Really well situated hotel in a pretty well serviced village. Hotel clearly undergoing some updating but did not detract from a lovely stay. Food was excellent and plentiful- both breakfast and dinner. Choice of breakfast impressive and freshly cooked. Staff, although under pressure and busy were very pleasant and helpful from reception to bar and restaurant staff with particular mention of Angelo and Adal who excelled. Very good value for money and we would return.

Great place. Try the no meat options, great food. Fish is great as well. Nice people!

We visited for Sunday lunch and received a very warm welcome. The plant based menu is fantastic and the food did not disappoint. We will be back for sure. Atmosphere, location, outside seating area, food were all top notch.

Stopped at the Red Lion on the way Back from the Cotswolds ..there is a Sign Outside " Try our Famouse Fish & Chips "(served after 5.30pm ) Very Very Tasty Indeed 😋

Brilliant food, great staff and a great experience, highly recommended and will visit again! A refreshing change from todays chain pub and staff just doing their job

Had a lovely Saturday evening sat outside in the sunshine, enjoying fantastic food and drinks with friends. Great place to hang out!

I do not recommend the fish&chips, disappointing,it tasted like it was precooked and microwaved, definitely not freshly cooked 🙁

Disappointed after entering what is a nice characteristic pub with friendly and attentive bar staff. The menu was interesting with a variety of meals many of which are plant based. We choose the cauliflower and sweet potato curry and prawn curry . The former came out and the curry was cold, staff quickly took it back and said a new one would be cooked, the same plate was returned and was clearly reheated . Taste wise the food was ok. Within 3 hours of leaving my wife was having stomach cramps and throwing up into the early hours. Not an experience I would recommend more care clearly needs to be taken!

Been to Whitby,Grimsby, Harry Ramsden, Carvers in Scunthorpe in fact I am a fish and chip olic. I cannot find better fish and chips. How mad is that consider they ate miles from the sea.

Best freshly cooked take away and in house food.

Good food and friendly staff. The cod and chips are excellent and the bhaji burger was amazing! Highly recommended!

I ordered the takeaway fish and chips which were excellent and staff were very friendly and helpful.

Nice refit since last visit. Opened up, big, comfortable and clean.

Lovely traditional pub with simple pub grub, which happens to be mainly plant-based. For mains, we had: Cod & Chips with mushy peas and curry sauce; the vegan equivalent with jackfruit instead of cod; wholetail scampi & chips; Lincolnshire sausages (plant-based), mash & gravy. Desserts are all vegan: cheesecake, chocolate fudge cake, and ice cream were all delicious!

Popped into this village pub and received first class service with great food menu (mainly plant based) and really good ale. Well worth a visit if you are passing.

A lovely village pub, with a cosy interior, welcoming friendly staff & surprising vegan-friendly menu. We made a one-off trip , specifically to try their vegan 'jack & chips' & it was 100% worth the drive! A huge piece of jackfruit 'fish' fillet in a crispy batter, served with a generous portion of chunky chips, mushy peas, tangy tartare sauce & fresh lemon. We also tried the battered sausage & onion rings on the side, both of which were nicely seasoned. Our food arrived in good time after we had ordered & everything tasted fantastic without being overly greasy/oily. We will definitely be visiting again - thank you!

Popped in for lunch at the weekend, as we are hoping to move to the area soon and were excited to see a mostly plant based pub! It didn’t disappoint. Huge choice for vegans, friendly service and lovely atmosphere! Will definitely be back.

Nice little gem! Have not come across a plant-based pub in the countryside, they do have meat options but it's mostly plant-based. The tapas meatballs are amazing, even my meat eater friends say it's amazing. A bonus that they allow dogs inside. Highly recommend.

Popped in on the way back from Bedford, lovely pub which was busy with the locals nice atmosphere, which is a good sign & nice to see these days...had the home made vegetable curry, absolutely delicious! Would definitely recommend for excellent food & good ales.

Fantastic plant based, dog loving pub! :-)

Can really recommend their Fush & Chips Had a very nice evening with Work Colleagues.

Great early doors drink and dinner . Warm and very welcoming . Variable menu with numerous options. We were made welcome and the owner Garry spent time to explain the business ethics . I was intending to have fish n chips but opted for the vegan burger which was delightful Intend to revisit, soon . Captain Neil Isle of Man

Had lovely meal. Food delicious. Staff very helpful and friendly

Excellent fish and chips ,the best batter ever so ligh and fluffy

Battered sausage and chips was great. They had a pub quiz on Tuesday which aas good fun. The garden round the back is also nice.

Lovely courtyard and decent service, very friendly but not imposing. As 2 bikers we were happy enough.

Shame it looked a lovely pub, But if you like frozen food it's up your street. I had a awful Beef burger that was a frozen type perfectly round with mashed up meat, it was more like a ham burger. My wife had the scampi and chips again the scampi was frozen and tasteless, but we loved the Homemade chips. Poor quality food that was expensive.

Consistently great food, excellent service and well kept ales. Lovely range of vegan tapas which is tasty and light. Thank Gary and team

Great pub, especially if you're vegetarian or vegan. Jack and chips was amazing! Would definitely come back again if in the area!

Rather strange menu with just about everything plant based ... at least they had fish and chips though which was very nice.

Nice pub great plant based menu great beer friendly staff. What more do u want.

I have recently moved to the area and have frequented the Red Lion many a time. The staff are polite and the owner, Gary is a great publican! The food served is plant based or fish, having chatted to Gary it was great to understand why he has chosen to do this. The food is fantastic and you cannot beat a nice bowl of chips and a pint after a win at the cricket! Nothing is ever too much hassle, an all round great place. Would thoroughly recommend a visit to anyone.

Real pub atmosphere, lovely! Staff friendly and helpful. Chef served us our meal and allowed us to return to the pub after the concert for our desserts … Excellent hospitality Good food and fair price

We were staying nearby for a few nights and decided to eat out in The Red Lion in Deddington. We both chose fish and chips, tartare sauce with mushy peas. Not a bad meal but we were both a little disappointed when the bill came...

Great plant based food, amazing dessert, lovely staff...what more can you want? The vegan fish and chips were sooo good, I will be having it again! Thank you 💕

The fish and chips are out of this world. The are hands down the best i have ever had.👌

Went to the pub for a drink and some food with my sister and our children. My son (who is 2) has bad allergies so struggles with most food, so I took him a lunch to have. I went to order from the bar and...

Excellent food, great service! Will definitely be back.

Really nice plant based food close to home. We been here couple times now and it’s yummy.

Wow. Fantastic. Had the Thai fishcakes and they were delicious. Lovely evening. Thank you!!

Traditional looking pub. Good lunch. Plant based menu too. You are able to take your dog inside. Will definitely go there again.

Lovely pub and serves the best fish and chips in the county

Great surprise on a Sunday afternoon. The nut roast was delicious, everything cooked well & good portion size too. We don't go for dessert but had to here! Pub nice and cosy, although I would ditch the faux flowers for fresh ones, or none at all. Friendly service with a chef who took the time to come out and ask how we were doing. We can't wait to try the vegan fish and chips next!

We went to the pie place but they weren't serving food so we walked to this pub. I am so glad we found this little gem. Wonderful vegan food (and I often don't like vegan food) and staff were just wonderful, very friendly and attentive. We will definitev be coming back

Friendly, cosy, easy to get to, two minutes from bus stops, three minutes from Deddington Arms. Food excellent, service and atmosphere equally so. Will visit again.

Fab plant based food, and super friendly and helpful staff. We had a short break in the village, and this place makes us think we would like to come back.

Great choice of vegan and vegetarian meals, plus a couple of fish dishes. Full veggie Sunday roast on offer. Lots of beers and ciders. Very attentive staff. Worth making the trip as the village is beautiful.

Great veggie options. Friendly staff.

An amazing place to go for a Sunday meal! This was my first time there and I went with a group. The food was absolutely brilliant and the staff were really helpful. I'm looking at the excellent menu and already planning my next time back! I think the biggest challenge will be what to try next 😁

A delicious plant based Sunday lunch!! Really really tasty. Fabulous desserts. We look forward to a return visit. Thank you !!

Arrived on a Friday night passing through. The pub is unusual in as much as it specialises in plant based food, although it does serve Fish n Chips. It's an incredibly brave move by the owners because it simply isn't done in a pub. However,...

Amazing friendly local pub. Great fish n chips, you wont find any better. Inspirational plant based food which really is worth trying, maybe for health reasons or against cruelty to animals, whatever it is you wont be disappointed with the fresh ideas Gary has created in his unique menu. Julie and Hazel are brilliant behind the bar which serves a great range of beers.

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff

Stumbled in this afternoon by happen chance and found this wonderful plant based kitchen! I had some of the best 'fish' and chips I've had in a long time made with jack fruit and a battered sausage to boot! Lovely cosy atmosphere and space for a pram!

Had a fantastic evening here on Tuesday, we were a big group in the marquee, felt really welcome, food fantastic, great atmosphere. Many thanks.

We had a large family meal here in celebration of an 80th birthday. The food was excellent and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. They did so much to accommodate us and we all highly recommend a visit.

Absolutely amazing fish and chips!!! Batter real crispy, juicy cod and the chips out of this world. I've been North, South, East and West and this is the best I've ever had. Big Thanks for a great meal 😋

My husband and in-laws had a wonderful dinner here last night. My husband and I are vegan and loved the Jack and Chips. My father in-law had the cod and chips and said it's the best he's had in the area. He tried the jack and chips as well and thought it was great. The desserts (all vegan) were absolutely delicious. Worth a trip whether you are plant based or not.

It’s a local. I’ve always been greeted with warm good humour no matter how many months have elapsed since I last visited. Such places are to be cherished,

What a gem! Best fish and chips we’ve had so far, and the staff was super friendly, very attentive and welcoming even towards our super excited dog:) we’ll definitely be regulars from now on!

Good selection of drinks and friendly staff , fish and chips to die for , fab.

Best restaurant fish and chips ever....and the scampi is awesome

Just a quick main meal here. There wasn't much choice but the scampi was pleasant and chips were just OK.

Fantastic choice of home cooked vegan dishes. Will return!

If you want excellent fish and chips this is the place.to go, it's mainly a vegan menu but the fish and chips really are the best. Super friendly staff and it's dog friendly. Highly recommend.

Great fish & chips. Good beer, what mire could you want?

Excellent fish and chips!! And the tartar sauce....devine!! Best in a while, I hope they never change it. Compliments to the chef for the food and to the staff for their service, really friendly. Small and lovely pub, don't miss it if you go through Deddington.

We were travelling home from holiday and stopped here for Sunday lunch. Plus points: Very friendly greeting, everything very clean, decor lovely although lighting could be better as very dark inside. But we were disappointed with the food. No Sunday roast - I heard the...

Very nice Pub excellent beer and staff

We had a group booking for Vegan f*sh and chips. Absolutely brilliant meal and sides and finished with delicious sweets. Fab service!

Wonderful plant based food and Service. Gorgeous outdoor space.

Lovely food, nice, friendly staff, dog friendly

Love the Red lion Deddington Very accommodating Really lovely owners! And great vegan food! Cant wait to come back.

Take away fish 'n' chips are first rate. Highly recommended.

Amazing vegan menu. Julie and Gary are so attentive. Highly recommend!