The Red Lion Inn Restaurant in East Lindsey

Stayed here for a couple of nights when we visited the Lancaster Experience nearby. Fantastic atmosphere, Christine, your host was welcoming and really friendly, the rooms were lovely and well equipped with everything you could wish for. The food was excellent and of high end restaurant quality. There is a beautiful garden and easy parking, it was pleasant to sit out during the evening and have a drink, so quiet and peaceful. This is not the usual pub, it functions mainly as a hotel and as a result there are usually only guests about and it's lovely and peaceful.

No warm welcome on arrival, just asked if we were looking for a table. Then told the restaurant wasn't being opened but we could sit in the bar. We weren't asked if we wanted a drink before being given one sheet of paper menu between the two of us, so both trying read it at the same time. Personally I like to peruse my menu. If you're going for a nice pint, a good glass of wine, and a meal, you may leave a little disappointed. There is no beer on tap, just bottled, and only a choice of Merlot or Shiraz for red wine, which was cold, not room temperature. The food was good though. Plates were very hot keeping the food warm to the end. We were unfortunately sat next to the sound system, which was a little too loud for comfort when sat right next to it. The only other people in the pub seemed to be friends or family, so we felt a little bit as though we were intruding. Looks like the owners are concentrating on the accommodation rather than the pub side.

My wife and I stayed here as part of a visit to Lincolnshire for the East Kirkby Air Display. On arrival we were greeted by Christine and made to feel most welcome. We stayed in Room 4 in the rear courtyard. The room was amazing with exquisite decor and a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was out of this world with a free standing bath and a very large shower. A lot of thought has gone into designing the interior of this accommodation. We had our evening meal here, cooked by Jane, and this also was great as was the inclusive breakfast the following morning which set us up for the day. Christine was a great host, happy to spend time chatting with us, as was Jane. It was a shame that the Red lion was fully booked for the rest of our visit as we would have happily stayed here for our four nights. The photos in the gallery do not do justice to the accommodation This is a great place to stay and a credit to Christine and we would highly recommend it and will stay again when we next visit Lincolnshire

We stayed in the accommodation for 2 nights. Amazing experience, great rooms & good food. Friendly host

Perfection in Partney Had a wonderful 2 night stay whilst visiting East Kirkby, Coningsby ,Woodhall Spa ,Metheringham areas. Food and rooms are wonderful ,comprehensive menu suitable for all. there is absolutely nothing for dedicated nit pickers, such as my wife and I to find a single fault with ,the place is an absolute joy .Enjoy.

My husband and I stayed for two nights with both sets of parents at The Red Lion. The rooms really are perfect - beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean - and the breakfasts (cooked to order) couldn't have been bettered. We also ate in the restaurant and enjoyed delicious, well-cooked food on both occasions. Christine and her staff (special mention to Jane, the chef) were friendly and welcoming, and we really couldn't have asked for more. Very highly recommended!

We picked here as the pub in the village we were staying had closed last year. We were not disappointed with our choice and had a lovely chat with the owner after the meal. Good selection for a small public house and freshly cooked and well presented. Give it a go and you won't be disappointed! We weren't!

Excellent bed and breakfast. The owner, Christine is a lovely lady who projects a very warm welcome. Quality accommodation, decorated to an extremely high standard. The breakfast and a La carte evening meals are excellent. Good choice and the chef Is only to happy to offer alternatives where required. Beautiful courtyard garden. My partner and I have used the Red Lion to stay overnight on several occasions and have always been very happy with all aspects from welcome to departure. Would highly recommend.

We booked room 5 with the disabled shower and as soon as we were greeted by Christine we just knew this was something special the accommodation is like a beautiful bungalow the wet room is fantastic areal surprise and fixtures and fittings top quality plus everywhere is spotless unfortunately the restaurant was only open on the Saturday which we tried the starters and deserts we were to full for a main meal but they looked very enticing the breakfast was your choice by filling in a form the night before so you received exactly what you ordered in the morning we will be only to glad to recommend the red lion to anyone who wants to visit the area as.we know you will be made most welcome enjoy.

We booked here hoping for a quiet night after a very busy couple of weeks and we arrived after spending over five hours tackling a most difficult golf course (61st in the World apparently - magnificent but perhaps beyond my pay grade talent wise - in their Mixed Open at the end of those two weeks! Golf shouldn't really take that long. But then within minutes of arriving here at The Red Lion we were made massively welcome - firstly by Christine's two helpers, then by Christine herself and finally by the adorable Crumble (photo to follow). Great room (number 5) in the rear courtyard. Well appointed and spotlessly clean. Lovely home style meal, perfectly cooked with generous portions (too many chips for me but attacked them manfully!!). 😋 Great ambience including making friends with Crumble! Now looking forward to a hearty breakfast before a long drive back to Wiltshire. Beautifully peaceful morning sitting in the Courtyard enjoying the sun rising in the sky over rural Lincolnshire! 😊☺

My son and I travelled up for the East Kirkby Air Show and had booked The Red Lion for the Fridayand Saturday nights, what a welcoming surprise when we arrived and met Christine for the first time, nothing was too much trouble for this lovely lady Our room (4) was built onto the side of the main building, just like a mini bungalow, and was spotlessly clean and inviting, well appointed, and comfortable. The evening meal in the dining room was excellent, and thanks must go to Jane for preparing it. The breakfast was more than adequate with everything on the menu locally sourced, as was the evening meal. My son and I would definitely recommend The Red Lion at Partney to anyone visiting this area.

Overall, the stay was fantastic. All members of staff were exceptionally friendly, warm and made the stay feel very personable. The room was very clean, spacious and had an incredibly comfortable bed. To top off a great stay, the breakfast was delicious. It contained fresh ingredients and was of perfect quantity. Would highly recommend the Red Lion, and will definitely be returning.

we would recommend the red lion inn to any body as a great place to stay all the staff were very helpful and friendly jane the cook was excellent and helpful as certain things my wife did not like on the menu but she changed them for her we stayed in room 4 excellent very large with one of the best bathrooms we have every had we will be back

This is a second visit. Everyone friendly, warm, and inviting. Food very good and very relaxed. The rooms excellent. Well worth a visit lovely people.

Stayed for 2 nights in August due to its close proximity to The Lincolnshire Heritage Centre where we were visiting. We had Room No 4, part of a separate annex to the main building. The room was very large, as was the bathroom, with a large bath and even larger walk in shower. Everything was spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. Very comfortable king size bed. Outside the annex is a lovely courtyard area with tables and seating and well maintained flower borders. The main building is old but well maintained and full of character. The owner is running the place herself along with a couple of others doing the cooking and housekeeping. They do a fantastic job and nothing is too much bother. We had breakfast and dinner here on both days and the food was excellent. The hotel is situated in a tiny hamlet so there is nothing else to do here but the hotel is a good base for visiting the surrounding area and a nice, peaceful base to come back to, surrounded by fields. Highly recommend the hotel if you are visiting this area of Lincolnshire.

We stayed for 4 nights, September 2021, as a base for touring the area. The owners have made a lot of recent changes to the landscaping (possibly not reflected in the photos?) to create a lovely outdoor seating area, which we enjoyed for both dinner and breakfast. The food was excellent, tasty pub food, and the staff friendly. Our room was one of two separate units (there are more rooms in the main building) which was spacious, clean and comfortable. The location is very quiet, in a small village, with fields to the rear.

Amazing place ! Cant rate high enough. Lovely location. Nice and quiet. Greeted by owner who is warm and friendly. Shown to room 4 which is spacious clean and well furnished. Bed lovely and comfy. Bathroom has bath and big walk in shower. Very modern fittings Had a lovely dinner and delicious breakfast. Already booked for next year !

Another wonderful over night stop at the Red Lion. Lovely room and fantastic breakfast, and saw Crumble again before leaving

Have always enjoyed eating here in the past and have always rated it very highly. This was our 6th experience of eating out during COVID 19, at various different pubs locally, and all have felt relatively normal. However eating at the Red Lion did feel rather different on this occasion. The COVID 19 security measures were so obvious it made the eating out experience less pleasant. Tables were extremely widely placed, making it feel like we were eating in an almost empty pub, despite there being quite a few other people at other tables.….somehow there was no atmosphere. The quality of food however was still excellent, the menu was a little bit more interesting than sometimes. However prices seemed to have gone up a lot….. Not sure what's happened to the reduction in VAT???

Lovely leisurely meal. Excellent 'Not Fish and Chips' - Battered Hallumi, chips and peas. Great to get veggie food of this standard. Hubby had ordinary fish and chips and said it was fresh and the batter crunchy. Tried the mushroom tart, very tasty and hubby had the duck starter, highly recommend. Will definitely visit again.

Friendly staff, peaceful location, extremely clean and well-run. Attention to detail on safety measures.

Once again a welcoming and wonderful stay. Clean, and following all regulations during this covid outbreak this hotel is to be highly recommended. The food is excellent and the staff are lovely I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel in it's peaceful surroundings. Thank you and well done The Red Lion.

Shame we were only staying one night, the welcome was warm and friendly our room was spotless, the bed very comfortable, we had dinner in the dining room and it was well up to any 4* restaurant we have been to.Would certainly recommend this inn.

Fantastic well recommended place food was fantastic and the hosts were really pleasant and very friendly

We spent one night at The Red Lion which included an evening meal. We had a lovely stay. The inn is very clean and comfortable and the host and staff are very welcoming and efficient. The garden at the back is also very pleasant. We had a very good evening meal and breakfast which we all really enjoyed.The village is also very pleasant and peaceful.

Staff very friendly very busy pub with the locals and tourists food always good it does wnat it says on the tin

There is a good choice of dishes cooked with local ingredients. I had the 'Not Fish and Chips' which was slices of halloumi in a beer batter with chips and peas - a nice option for vegetarians. All five of us enjoyed our meals very much.

Thank you Christine for being so hospitable we really enjoyed our stay room and food excellent thank you !

The restaurant has been tastefully re-decorated and the varied menu and specials leave you struggling to decide what to have, all looks so good, and tasted lovely. Cater for vegetarians too

Taken here by out relatives who live in Skegness for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, good service and excellent food. The Batemans ale was one of the best I have for some while and whilest the meal portions were a little on the larger size for us, the quality was good and the service excellent. Very reasonable prices and a good varied menu and specials board.

We are very pleased with the room, the best size room we stayed until now in UK.Sure nothing is absolutely perfect,as we are not.So we decided it is good value for what they offer.As Portuguese may level for meal it is always high. And my standards as well. But I undestand we are in Uk and for Uk was a good supper. Again the price ok.Breakfast. We really enjoy the full English, and my florentine egg’s perfect.Good selection of cereals, fruits, and local products.Christine, Frey friendly and our child love the dog Crumble, very well trained, and no dog hairs around.Probably we will came back and our friends as well.

Up to a dozen village Old Boys get together at the Red Lion, Partney each year and reminisce about old times. For the past six years we have chosen the Pub and have never been disappointed by the quality of the food and the service. This year was no exception and if anything the food was better ( if that was at all possible .) we are always made very welcome and the way we are looked after is brilliant. We have already booked the same venue for next year.

We've lived in the local area for around 2 years now and eat out often. The Red Lion, in Partney is one of our favoured eating places. We've had several different meals from both the menu and the specials board and have always been more than satisfied with both the food and the service. The young waitress who most often serves us is always helpful and cheerful and serves us with just the right amount of attention, never being too "over the top" as some waitresses can be. We find the food at The Red Lion is always of a good standard and is well presented. We will be dining there again this evening, safe in the knowledge that we'll be well fed and served beautifully and all in ambient and genteel surroundings. What's not to like?

Just been for lunch and I can honestly say this was the worst meal we ever had,ordered 4 meals from the specials board, not only did it take 50 mins to get our food, quite surprising because there was only one another four people in there.

Just followed the sign off the main road to the Red Lion all by chance, a really well cooked meal, good beer and great service. Probably never come this way again but if ever I do then I'll certainly stop again.

Estábamos decididos siempre en la zona de tener otra comida aquí y están muy contentos de haberlo hecho. La comida no era de este mundo, especialmente las Smokies suffolk que eran de las ofertas especiales. Nunca hemos tenido antes y que eran divinos, debe estar en el menú principal no las ofertas especiales. Nuestros platos principales eran igualmente divina, tuve salmón con corteza de pesto que era delicioso, mi hija tuvo una hamburguesa que parecía maravilloso y mi marido dijo que su carne estaba cocinada a la perfección. Dirigido a exprimir en budín, que fue el final perfecto para una comida perfecta. El lugar está muy limpio y el personal era encantador y amable, la camarera no podría haber sido más servicial y amable. Dirigido a hablar con el chef, ya nos íbamos, ella era muy agradable y amable, deberían darle un contrato de vida ya que ella es una ventaja para el lugar. Sin duda volveremos deberíamos estar en la zona.

Fuimos al día para el almuerzo, menú y una amplia variedad en la junta especial. Disfrutamos de la comida y la decoración preciosa. El personal es un crédito a este tranquilo, hermoso establecimiento. El propietario Chris era muy profesional y fue un placer. Sin duda volveremos pronto para otra comida agradable. Si no se han indicado, porque no sabes lo que falta.

Since its revamp food at the Red Lion is even better than before; quality ingredients, cooked with great attention to detail. Add to that excellent service & it all adds up to a very pleasant experience. Obnoxious, thuglike barman? Not at THIS Red Lion!

Este hotel está muy bien situado en la periferia de la Lincolnshire Wolds, tiene buena comida y de gran importancia para nosotros tiene un cuarto de baño con ducha, un paso libre. Lamento decir que todavía es difícil encontrar hoteles que tienen habitaciones húmedas y nos hemos alojado en el caro 4 / hoteles 5 estrellas con inferior a este hotel Instalaciones para personas con movilidad reducida.

The staff were friendly and helpful. the restaurant was clean and tidy the furniture was comfortable and the meal was one of the best we have ever had. One of our party was vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free and she was catered for without...

El Red Lion era uno de los lugares que descubrimos cuando mis padres jubilados de la zona hace 20 años. Durante ese periodo hemos vuelto cuando la ocasión exigieron y en general no nos decepcionó. Elegí el RED LION para celebrar mi madres 80th y reservamos por teléfono, añadiendo dos más en el último minuto. Cuando llegamos nos dieron una cálida bienvenida como si fuéramos la única mesa reservada. (No). Después de clasificar las bebidas nos llevaron a nuestra mesa bastante grande, 7 adultos y dos adolescentes y un niño pequeño. El orden variado llevado y la comida llegó perfecto ya que queríamos. Todas las comidas cocinadas justo con más que suficiente para comer. La camarera era amable y eficiente, así como el maître d. Es lo que se prefiere cuando salir para una comida, lo cual no es siempre el caso. Todo el mundo digo excepto mi madre hizo un viaje de ida y vuelta de 260 millas para estar allí. Volveríamos a hacerlo.

Ha sido un año desde nuestra última visita, he estado fuera demasiado. De todos modos, precioso para ver lo que ha hecho con los Chriistine Red Lion, modernización de la decoración y la apertura de los comedores sin sacrificar la personalidad del edificio. Pero la comida ha sido siempre el sofá aquí para mí, y no me decepcionó. Un espléndido Almuerzo de Domingo, como siempre, con una presentación más moderno que antes. Aunque Partney se omite en ambos lados, en un viaje a través de la villa en la carretera sigue siendo imprescindible si conduce a la Red Lion. Volveremos.

Never experienced such obnoxious thug like behaviour by a barman in my life. Food at best indifferent, some courses very poor.

Five of us enjoyed an excellent cuisine. Great ambience, quality food and service. £16.99 for fish and chips far to expensive. The gammon was very good value and tasty. Will definitely go again soon.

We booked last minute, as someone offered to babysit. New menu. New chefs. Everything is homemade. I love the H/made crispy onion rings. The baked cheesecake is so light. Chris told us about her plans with all the decorating, can't wait to see the finished pub. We will return.

We hadn't been here for along time and always enjoyed the food so decided to return.Unfortunately the experience was very disappointing.The sausages although requested to be well done were undercooked and the onion gravy was not ,onion that is and very watery! Not to mention soggy onion rings and the presentation of the liver & onions was much to be desired.Overall the experience was poor and to be honest we will not return.On a positive note the young waitress was lovely and a real asset .

We ate in the restaurant as part of the accommodation. Breakfast was great and the evening meal quality and quantity was very very good but prices a tad steep for my tastes. My family and I loved it here though.

We had a lovely stay the room was more like a flat and very very clean and tidy the owner Christine is such a lovely lady so helpful and friendly. The food was amazing the service was great. Would stay again without fell. Thank you so much Christine well done!!!!Lisa and John Saunders

This is a hidden gem in the area - I've lived here for 7 years and just found it . It serves good home cooked food, served in a friendly welcoming environment, they cater for parties of all sizes and also do bed and breakfast as well try it you won't be disappointed :)

Fantastic range of real ales, reasonable decor, polite but perhaps a little over friendly, it's a village pub that serves pub food.We had a great evening although there was 18 of us so maybe hard to get meals right was hard in volume so a little sympathy there although the the meats served weren't the best and no one actually got the steak cooked how it was asked for etc but maybe it's hard for larger parties. I would recommend you try it for yourself although we aren't likely to go back. The landlord ( barman, Liverpudlian... Is amusing but maybe try's too hard ) on the whole we had a nice evening, but like many places it's too far for a taxi from most places, not worth sampling the fantastic beers if you have to drive and too far to walk. It's just a nice local for locals and good luck to them as these places soon close if they don't get trade. Small family or couples meal the go for it, larger parties at your own risk

Just got back from a 2 night stay,first time for us but not the last.Chris and her staff are all lovely friendly people and make you so welcomeThe bar,dining area and bed room and bath room all spotlessly clean,and food great.Thank you Chris we had a brilliant time see you soon.

I went with friends for a meal here last Wednesday evening after saying i would not be returning,about a year ago one of the friends i was with complained about their meal to the gentleman who i knew to be the owner,he was rude and obnoxious to say the least so we all said we would not be returning however we heard he was no longer there so decided to return. On our arrival we were made welcome and noticed a change in the atmosphere,the service and food were top notch, the alterations to the restaurant and the new decor made it a very pleasant evening,i will be returning again in December with my friends thank you Chris for a lovely and amusing evening, oh! and not forgetting the cheeky chappie behind the bar ( you know who you are ) Thank you

Been past this place many times when we go to our holiday home and decided to give it a go. It's spotlessly clean, very well managed and food is excellent... Will definitely return.

I am not generally a 'fish' man but whlst walking to our table in this delightful recently refurbished restaurant (with a very well stocked bar and a roaring log fire) I spied a customer tackling what can only be described at the Moby dick extravaganza - it was HUGH!The only complaint that can be made is the porition was so large it did not leave room for one of their superb sweets.Brilliant !

Being nearby and having visited quite a few times before and really enjoying it we decided to revisit for lunch.I ordered a starter of breaded mushrooms with garlic sauce. This was very nice.For our main course I had vegetable and cheese roast and my wife had spinach and mushroom lasagne.We both had chips and peas which were OK. But our main was disgusting.My Veg. Roast was 95% breadcrumbs with little or no cheese in it and my wife's lasagne was nearly all pasta.4 layers of thick pasta and a couple of cut up mushrooms.False economy! You saved a few pence on ingredients but we will never return.Used to be fantastic..... What happened to the love?

I had been to this pub before, and the service had been slow, but as it was lunchtime, and the restaurant was full, I understood the pressure. However, this visit was in the evening, and I was taking friend for a meal, and only 2 other tables were occupied. When trying to book for 8.00, we were asked to make it for 7.30 p.m. I assumed that was because they were either very busy, or expecting to close early? Anyway, we arrived at 7.20, and were shown to a table. There was a sign on the door, and a blackboard in the restaurant, showing it was 'pie night'. Neither of us wanted a pie, so we ordered a soft drink, and chose starters from the menu, and we both ordered salmon with dill sauce as the main. The starters arrived within about 20 minutes, and was good quality. The main course took 40 minutes to arrive, which was disappointing, because salmon should not take much more than 4 minutes. Nevertheless, it was very tasty, and the salad was fresh. We did not want a sweet, but we asked for 2 coffees. By now, the diners at the other 2 tables had left, and it was 9 o'clock, and someone was clearing up. wiping the blackboard of pie information, wiping down the bar etc. After waiting at least 10 minutes I asked if he could chase up our coffees, and he sorted it out and brought the coffee, which was good quality. So, by the time we drank the coffee, and paid the bill, its was almost 9.30, clearly passed their 'closing' time. The food was tasty, the restaurant pleasant enough, the final bill was £36, not expensive at all, and the people looking after us were more than friendly and happy to have a chat, which did make up somewhat for the for the delays in getting the meals to the table, but that did take the shine off a bit. What a shame.

We arrived at 5.50 and were told we would have to stand or sit outside until the official opening time at 6.00. After that unfortunate start we were allowed to enter and a menu was brought immediately. The service was quite slow but the food was very good when it came. The portions were very generous and three of the four of us had difficulty finishing.

We visited this well used restaurant for the second time and got in!As we arrived we were met by the lady who was in charge and certainly knew her job well. We ordered and in both starter and main, were pleased with the content and quality of the food.Well done to the team in this quiet out of the way but worth finding restaurant....BUT book first.

Lacking in all departments. Bar man was very trying, too familiar. At 9pm they were setting up for breakfast because there were no customers left to serve.

Love the brie starter! The food is absolutely delicious really would recommend eating here we love it

We have just returned from a 2 night stay at the Red Lion, Partney and it was excellent. The food was all locally produced and beautifully cooked - really tasty and a varied menu. The portions were enormous and it cost half of what you would pay in London or in the south. Bedroom was quiet, spacious, clean and the whole stay wasa pleasure. Do visit!The purpose of our visit was the Heritage Aviation Museum.

My wife and I visited the red lion inn after a day out at Gunby hall and to be fair it was ok.It wasn't fine dining but then never professed to be, it was more it will do for a quick lunch.The owners ( staff ) were nice and friendly and also welcoming. My wife had the scampi and I had the burger, both were served in good time and on warm plates, decent size portions but not to the value of the price but hey ho it was a quick bite and did the job but don't think its worth a revisit.

Out of the blue met up with some friends and decided to go for a drive in the countryside and find a nice quite and quaint oldie worldie country pub... And that's just what we found, never thought such places existed still, whilst in lovely surroundings we thought we stay and have a meal, we all had different off a very well put together menuI had fish pie with seasonal vegetables, 2 had Stilton pie and veg, and 1 had a steak with all the trimmings( which I was quite jealous of..!!) we all cleared up our plates not a scrap left.We thought we would just have another drink and leave it at that, but then we were brought the dessert board, and was told to try the lemon possit with homemade shortbread, which we duely did..!! WOW!!! is the only word, didn't think you could have topped the meals we had, what an outstanding meal, no...experience from start to finish, definitely be back... Can't praise enough !!!

My husband and I both visited the red lion at partner for Sunday lunch.we were immediately impressed by the cleanliness of the establishment and the warmth of the staff nothing was too much trouble..! The food was first class nicely laid out and piping hot,I thoroughly enjoyed the roast beef dinner with fresh veg beautiful roasties and 2 lovely yorkies.My husband opted for the Stilton steak pie and I couldn't resist pinching a bit it was beautiful all in all a first class lunch we will definitely return many thanks.

We called for Sunday Lunch, (31/05/'15) and from the menu chose the Sunday lunch, 1 beef & 1 Turkey. Beef was served almost alive, and was sent back to the Kitchen for a more cooked portion,(only 1 small slice), only veg with this was Blanched Cabbage,( again Raw) Roast potatoes, no mash or boiled...I did not have Gravy with my meal,(my choice) and some again, raw or blanched Carrots, 1 small Yorkshire pudding, again greasy. The Turkey meal was very dry, no stuffing, a little cauliflower, Blanched carrots & cabbage, greasy Roast potatoes, no boiled potatoes. Both meals had the Meat and Yorkshire puddings eaten, and all of the rest of the "Meal" left on the plates when collected....there was NO questions about having enjoyed the meal, or any reasons why so much food was left. Cutlery from the Ark, or car-boot, all mismatched. The FULL price including TWO Coffee's was £17.70p, and came away feeling Very Disappointed, and robbed. We will not Return to this place again, but Will let it be know to all that we talk to that this is a Venue to Avoid at ALL COSTS

Went to the red lion for first time in years, it,s been renovated to a very high standard, and the food was very very good. The beer, although pricey was top notch and they have a good range. the food was priced slightly more than most local pubs, but given the quality well worth it. we,ll certainly be going back again. Go on line and read the menu,it,s good.

Ate here at the weekend with my family. Fantastic welcome from Christine and the team. Dave kept us well amused and the food was really good and great value too. Will definitely be back!!

This weekend we took the family to the Red Lion at Partney. What a treat! The staff were friendly and welcoming and there was a lovely real fire burning in the log burner in the restaurant. In a very heavy storm this was a real oasis of comfort and welcome. We had the standard Sunday Lunch offering but could choose the size of meal we ordered which was really helpful as one of our party was recovering from illness so did not want much to eat. However, even the small meals were extremely generous. If you go for the 'large' portion, take a doggy bag!! The meal was actually excellent. Hot plates, hot serving dishes, lashings of meat gravy (different for each meat), yorkshire puddings that put Gordon Ramsay in the shade, and delicious tender tasty meat. The staff were not intrusive but did keep an eye out and checked that everything was all right and we had all sauces we wanted. Sad to say we could not manage a pudding but as we have every intention of revisiting such a lovely pub then perhaps I can let you all know. However the man of the house did have an Irish Coffee (no he was not driving!), and this was properly done with real cream and not the squirty variety which sinks to the bottom as soon as you look at it. I know he enjoyed it from the large smile topped by a cream moustache! This pub is not open on Mondays for food and I would advise you to ring and book before going, but I would recommend that you try this one as I think you will be really pleased. We certainly were and will definitely return.

My family and I went for Mothers Day celebration, the food was excellent and the staff were very attentive. We sat by a lovely log fire, we had a few drinks and will be visiting again in the near future. Congratulations chef the steaks were to die for. Thank you all for making our visit so enjoyable.

Have been to this restaurant a number of times before and always good food, bit fell way short of the mark this time.Starters to their time to arrive and not all together.............much the same for the main course although the meet was curling and dry from a long wait either in over or under heat lamps. Short on meat and short of flavour.Dessert was fine but then these were mainly pre-made.Staff friendly but obviously under pressure and seemed over whelmed by the number of people eating.Unfortunately reputations are built on many acts and lost on one......Do not think we would rush back

My girlfriend treated me to evening tea, and can only say this is the best Roast Dinnier I have had in a very long time. It's like having tea at my Grandmas, very oldie worldie but it's a lovely place and atmosphere. The food is impeccable and the staff are a credit to the owners, The chef even comes out to see you, which is nice and again a lovely guy. I will be recommending this place and we will be going back again and again and again.... Amazing!!

Wonderful country pub/restaurant that we can't praise highly enough. Nigel and Christine deserve to be successful for the effort they put into ensuring a great visit for their guests. Very comfortable clean room, great food & beverages along with a friendly staff. Without a doubt we would return if in the area.Thanks everyone for making our stay so perfect,

Stayed a few days and the rooms and food are excellent and both quite reasonably priced, combined with a warm welcome and very pleasant hosts would stop here again

We stopped for lunch today on our way to Chapel St Leonards I have seen the sign before but have never venture to the restaurant. My partner and I both had pies I had the beef mushroom, guinness and stilton one, the meat melted in your mouth the pie gave off a lovely aroma of stilton and all ingredients were of ample quantities, my potato croquttes were gorgeous and the vegatables were fresh and nicely cooked. My partners chicken and ham pie was equally well presented, her chips tasted like proper potato chips, and the lad enjoyed his cheese chibatta and chips, he still had room for a chocolate sundae which I usually get a taste of but not this time. My only disappointment was I did not have the rack of ribs it could have fed four oh well that will be my next meal there.

We were a relatively large party......so maybe a challenge? We were made very welcome and attentive staff made sure we enjoyed our lunch.The variety on the menu was good,portions were generous and good value.

Such a lovely friendly place to eat, they always go out of their way to make sure you have all you need & that food is gluten free if required! Certain dishes ( lasagne, moussaka etc ) can be pre ordered gluten free also! Food is reasonably priced with decent sized portions, plenty of lovely home cooked chips ( a lot of places just don't give you enough nowadays! ) Never had a bad meal here, rarely have room for a desert!

I have stayed at the Red Lion on various occasions for business and have always found the rooms spotlessly clean and so comfortable. Chris and her staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. And the food, well nothing I say here can prepare anyone for the best pub food I have ever eaten, It is simply excellent. All in all such an amazing experience that I had to take my family to try it and now we are all hooked. We will definitely be back.

We have just return from a weekend away in Partney and stayed at the Red Lion Inn. We had two evening meals and breakfast here.Firstly the staff are an absolute credit to this establishment. Without exception they were friendly, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble.; they were attentive without being overpowering and were always there to take a drinks order!!The food is wonderful; all locally sourced produce and cooked to perfection. We struggled to decide what to have as the choice was varied and plentiful and everything was served piping hot. It is often a challenge for pubs to deal with larger groups but everything was served together and there were no delays.If you are thinking of eating here I would say ignore the negative comments and make your own mind up - we will certainly be returning to enjoy well cooked, well presented, food that is certainly value for money.Every one of our party are looking forward to the next time we return.

I have visited The Red Lion in Partney several times and have never yet been disappointed. The food is nothing fancy, just well cooked, hearty, pub grub. I can tell you from experience that the pies, fish and chips and Sunday roasts are all fantastic. The portions are enormous, have never yet managed a desert!The landlady is always happy to help and tries her hardest to find a space even if we haven't booked. There is always a good selection of cask ales, and an unbelievable selection single malt whiskys.The Red Lion seems to have had a few poor reviews based on service and food, I really can't understand it. On my numerous visits the staff have always been polite especially the land lady. The food is always brilliant too.

It is a shame that one has to remember to ask if the steak and kidney pie is really a pie, or stew with a pathetic puff pastry hat on. Why can't places be honest that they are being lazy and a not making proper pies and put this on the menu? If you want to serve your food in this way, then you should call it by its proper name 'cobbler.' It came on a separate plates - one for the cobbler, one for the chips and another for the veg... very bizarre. The food is okay, not the best I've had, but not the worst. If you are in the area and are looking for a reasonably priced pub menu, then you will be okay here. There is plenty of parking and it is handy for the A16/ A158.

We visited this place twice, once for lunch and once for dinner and both times enjoyed it very much. The food is some of the best we have ever eaten and the only complaint is that you get too much! Which isn't really a complaint, this place is excellent value for money and the desserts are out of this world. The decor and cleanliness is exceptional and the staff are very friendly and make you feel right at home. This is a little gem of a place and I really do recommend this place if you are in the area. If we return to Lincolnshire The Red Lion is at the top of our to do list!

Lincolnshire Search & Rescue were to embark upon a 300 mile walk in 3 days split between 3 guys. Red Lion Inn were kind enough to donate a room and breakfast to the cause. We thought it polite to dine in the restaurant on the evening and blown away are words i chose not to use lightly. My colleague ordered the duck, it was that big he didn't know if to eat it or feed it some bread, it literally filled the oven pan it came in. Another colleague ordered the Chicken with salad, it looked like the salad bar had been brought to the table. I ordered the fish and prawn in cheese sauce with mashed potato, it was beautiful, again, a lovely sized portion. The waitress was polite, confident and knowledgable about what she was serving, which is a rarity these days. She enticed us into a pudding ( didn't take much ) Bread and butter pudding to die for and 2 portions of waffles for the others, to which looked amazing and i was told tasted just as good. Few beers later we went to bed, awoke the next day to a banquet breakfast feast, cereal, toast, fruit, full english, tea, orange juice to name a few items available..... it went down a treat and set us in good stead for the final 30 mile tab we had back to Market Rasen. We will visit again, thank you to all the staff.

We enjoyed a warm reception and helpful staff on our arrival. The menu was good with all of the traditional pub favourites, plus one or two out of the ordinary dishes. I had the Horseshoe Gammon which was cooked to perfection; my daughter, being vegetarian sometimes struggles but there were at least six dishes for her to choose from. Overall it was a good night out at a reasonable price. Well worth a visit.

Having dined at the Red Lion on four occasions in the last couple of months we were sure it would be the ideal venue to treat our parents and an aunt for a New Year treat. We'd been impressed on each previous visit by the quality of food and the decor and surroundings. The only gripe would have been one surly waitress, but we could excuse that small fault given all the pluses.This time however, when we wanted it all to go right and be a real treat, it was rubbish. We were again unlucky to be served by the waitress who hasn't yet learnt to smile and puts a damper on any meal. The roast duck we had hoped to order wasn't available, as neither was the roast chicken - great start. Of the six different dishes we ordered, only one was declared a success (despite there being no peas available and only finding this out when the food was served). The other five ranged from not too bad to awful. The worst by far was the far-from-cooked vegetable lasagne. It was bereft of Bechemel sauce and the pasta was near raw, so Aunt disassembled this and ate only the spinach. The two choosers of the chicken and ham pie found the sauce to be extremely salty, and the remaining two diners had undercooked odd-tasting yellow rice served with their meals.A very disappointing meal and one which has caused the Red Lion to be cut from our list of preferred establishments.

The worse meal have had in a very long time.....horrendous in fact. The menu was straight out of the 80's with the likes of egg mayonaise for a starter and banana split for a dessert for pittys sake. The steak pie my friend had with a garlic bread crust was grey in colour, had very little flavour and had soggy bread on top which was awful. My sister and I had spare ribs which were huge unattrctive looking bones, swimming in a thick acidic sauce that had over 50 sultanas in just mine alone...I don't know what had happened to the meat as we couldn't fine any! The microwaved vegetables were.....microwaved vegetables..need I say more.Service from two of the staff was pleasant enough but the older lady with white hair was extremely snooty and abrupt...stating that we could only have a couple more minutes to look at the menu as the chef liked to have all the orders in by 8.30pm.She had a miserable face for the rest of the evening. There was only one other gentlemen in there....who actually also left most of his main meal aswell.The menu was vast which is always worrying as this means the produce isn't fresh. I can remember when The Red Lion was fabulous and was always busy, serving fresh, well cooked food. The pies and specials were to die for and it always smelt lovely when you walked in. I had heard that the place had changed hands a few times since then and that it certainly wasn't anything like the same standard...I wish we had taken the advice.I really don't understand the good reviews on here .....believe me there are much nicer eateries in the area and at nearly £25 for 2 courses with 2 drinks my hard earned cash will be better spent in the future. Perhaps the owners should take themselves to one of the other local establishments ie The Barley Mow or The Ball house to see how it should be done....just a suggestion.

The Sunday Roast is always a treat and well priced too. Choice of meats, lovely Roasties, parsnips and gravy. Christine is a charming host, as is Nigel once you get to know him. The lunches are popular though so make sure you book a table. We have only visited a couple of times of an evening and if I'm honest it's not quite as good - the menu was a bit hit and miss for me, hence the overall rating of 4.

IMy husband and I had our friends coming over to stay with us from Shropshire. We decided itwould be nice to go out for a meal and decided to book with the Red Lion. WHAT A BIG MISTAKE THAT WAS.....I telephoned a couple of days in advance to enquire if meals were served on Sunday evenings and at what time did they commence since we wanted to eat early in the evening. I was told that bookings were taken from 6.00pm so a reservation was duly made for 6.00pm on the Sunday. When we arrived, it was approx. 5.55pm and the premises were closed. We saw activity inside and rang the door bell. A lady came to the door and said that the pub did not open until 6.00pm. I explained that I had made a reservation for 6.00pm and as it was only 5mins, until 6.00pm could we please come in as it was dark and cold outside. The lady was adamant that we could not come in and merely closed the door and locked it!!!!! Well, I along with my husband had never been so insulted or upset at this outrageous situation.... let alone the humiliation we felt especially as we had our friends wiith us.....what an advert for coming to one of Lincolnshire's pubs! When we got back home having eaten elsewhere, I rang the proprietor to complain and quite honestly, it was adding insult to injury because she simply said we don't open until 6.00pm and as I wasn't there to here what was wrong, I was not able to show any leighway.........5mins is all we were talking about for heaven's sake....she said the lady who opened the door was not used to talking to people and she was only the cleaner!Surely, the best thing at the time of booking, was to suggest to me that as they did not openuntil 6.00pm, to make the booking for say 6.15pm and all would have been set for anenjoyable evening. I was also asked if we managed to have a nice meal elsewhere!!!!!!I ignored this remark but yes, we had a fabulous meal, great service, at the Half Moon, Alford. This just should not happen in this day and age and such poor organisation lost the Red Lionover £200!!!!! Think on.....Needless to say we shall NEVER RETURN.

been going to this place since april 20123 and go at least twice a month when visiting coast from Nottingham , the food is all good pub grub portions are big you will never leave hungry , the landlady Chris is very welcoming and friendly as are all her staff , , would highly recommend this place , advised to book as it gets busy .

We ate at the Red Lion last night and left the food as it was SO bad. All the food was overly processed and obviously re-heated. My beef casserole was tasteless and like jellied dog food. DO NOT visit this establishment!

first thoughts nice little place,friendly staff,thought the drinks were overpriced,then came our food price wise was ok starter of kalamari rings was very nice then main mousaka,it was the worst I have eaten in my life it was so sloppy,dripping with oil,was not impressed at all,if u do visit this place avoid the mousaka will not return.....

A restaurant with a very varied menu, standards are consistent, iv been several times, my favourite being 'Game pie'.Best to book, & if youre courting romance ask for 'the porch' (a discreet little corner for 2)

This is a lovely little pub, food is excellent and the atmosphere is always very welcoming. We just keep going back time and time again. Very welcoming to families with small children but also lovely to go just the 2 of us.

Me and my partner went for a meal with our little boy who's 9 months old last month (June). We live in skegness so didn't stay in the hotel, we called before we went to ensure that it was ok to bring our little boy which was more than ok. The staff were really pleasant and kind, they provided a high chair for our son and we ordered, the choice of food was wide and included meals and starters that we didn't expect, after our meal my partner said that it was the most amazing lasagne that she had ever eaten which is as good as any good critic as she pretty much eats this meal at every restaurant we go to. The staff were more than accommodating with our little boy and I would recommend the restaurant to any one who wants top notch pub food for a respectable price. I'm actually shocked that any one has had a bad experience from this pub as its easily a 5 star and in fact were going back this evening and will continue to use this restaurant as our new favourite place to dine:)

Although we hadn't made a reservation and the place was very busy we were warmly welcomed by staff and quickly allocated a table with a church/garden view. The pub itself is situated in a lovely village location with ample parking and is fully wheelchair accessible. The service was very quick and the food was exemplary, all fresh local produce and all cooked to a fantastic standard. I cannot praise the Red Lion enough for the quality of food and the hospitality we received, we will definitely go back soon as the prices were very reasonable and as I have previously stated the food and hospitality is brilliant. Well worth the journey out to find it, you will not be disappointed!!

4 of us had the misfortune of eating here on Sunday evening. Mackerel starter straight out of a shrink wrap packet and pinged. Garlic mushrooms obviously bought in frozen and deep fried so much you could not get your knife or fork into them. Lamb shank in rosemary, consisted of it being covered in a thick crust of dried rosemary. Plaice off the specials board arrived long after all the other main courses because as the waiter said "we want to make sure its cooked"!!!. It arrived and clearly it wasn't cooked and when this was pointed out I was asked if I wanted it warming up!!!! NO I want it cooking!!!!! Cannot stress how bad all the food was. Awful place, avoid like the plague.

Such a warm welcome, first class service, huge choice of dishes and the most amazing meals. Nothing was too much trouble, the food ws local, cooked to perfection and plentyful.Definately worth a visit - we will certainly be back!

Well Lincolnshire must breed huge animals because the size of the Chickens, Duck and Steaks are truly HUGEThe food is also flavoursome and cooked to perfectionGive this a try SOON

Food and service excellent. Portions huge tasty and homemade from local ingredients. Great value for money. I have just read two bad reviews on tripadvisor. I think those people must have gone to a different restaurant or have a grudge against the Red Lion. This was our first visit and we shall certainly be back.

We stayed here on 23rd & 24th October 2012. Found this place on the Internet and it was excellent. Reason for staying was my husband's birthday present to spend a taxy day on "Just Jane" at the Lincolnshire Aviation Centre plus our wedding anniversary. Nigel & Christine were very welcoming. We had upgraded to a superior room which was lovely, very clean, spacious & had two armchairs. The food was excellent, a huge choice and everything was served piping hot. The breakfast was superb - if you could not eat a full English you could choose what you wanted. It was cooked to order and served on hot plates (as it should be). If we return to this area we will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.

I can honestly say that this is the worst restaurant have ever been to. Bad service, bad layout, bad dining experience, bad food! it makes me laugh how bad it was, just a joke.we hadnt even sat down on a chair before we had to look at a never ending menu board, which always indicates that a freezer and microwave is used in the cooking process. My husband and i didnt enjoy the starter which was like a bad ready meal, the main was cold AND undercooked so we didnt even bother with the desert. Never again!