The Red Lion-Long Compton in Stratford-on-Avon

We had a lovely lunch at the Red Lion. Great food, nice atmosphere, and excellent and friendly service. The sticky toffee pudding is amazing! We’ll be back!

Everything that a country pub with rooms should be! Open fire places, super friendly but professional staff and decent bedrooms. Exceptional food offer which thankfully goes well beyond the ubiquitous burger/fish&chips/sticky toffee pudding clichés. Excellent breakfast (with homemade marmalade!) Only issue was that the EV charger wasn’t working but they know that and are trying to fix it. As others have pointed out, bedrooms on the road side of the building are not the quietest so try to book accordingly.

We used to live in this village until 2 years ago and the Red Lion is the only thing we miss apart from two friends. The lunch on Saturday was excellent, as always. Sarah is a wonderful cook. She caters for special dietary requirements as well. The waiting staff are so friendly and efficient. The pub is gorgeous and well frequented. The atmosphere is welcoming. Lisa and Jonathan remembered us. We love this pub and the food.

6 friends visited for our bi-annual lunch at this venue. Again, very good. Nice atmosphere. Very good staff. Huge car park. Will be returning.

Lovely local pub, warm friendly with good service BUT The food used to be exceptional, meat tender and plenty of fish dishes, sometimes specials of the day. Unfortunately, I think must be change of chef, boring menu for many weeks, no plain fish, fish and chips, fish and batter poor, stodgy fishcakes or pasta with fish. Doubt if we will return

Looking for a good restaurant is not always easy these days. Country pubs are either empty and unwelcoming or full of dogs so the combination of good food, great staff and a friendly atmosphere are not easy to find. Roll up The Red Lion which fits the criteria perfectly. Parking is easy, even with an EV charger, and a few meters takes you to the warm and welcoming interior. The beer is excellent and the food, served up by knowledgeable staff, is really good indeed. I thoroughly recommend this excellent venue.

I love this country pub/restaurant. Firstly, the setting is superb, fields as far as you can see towards the rear and a great place to socialise as well as for business. The food is tremendous. Particularly, the Hake in Thai sauce and the pie. Love the fires for those autumn winter evenings and you get a fair amount of foreign visitors to exchange a few stories with. The staff are also especially warm and friendly. Lovely gastro feel to it. Look forward to visiting again. Thanks guys and well done.. Keep up the great work.

We stopped off by chance for lunch. This was a very busy restaurant at 2pm on a Saturday. Great menu good beers and helpful staff. Definitely would go back when next in the Cotswolds.

We booked our table in advance, particularly as it was a Friday evening, just as well as most tables were reserved and the bar busy when we arrived around 5.45pm. We were shown to our table and water was brought out. After a short wait our waitress returned for our drinks and food order. We ordered a sharing starter of sourdough bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip and butter. I am not sure what occurred this time as we have eaten here before and been very pleased, the bread was cold and served with a tiny amount of balsamic in, what appeared about an inch of oil, the oil was tasteless and pale, we could not be certain it was actually olive oil at all. The butter was rock hard and un-spreadable. Most of it went back with the waitress, no discount offered even though we advised we weren't pleased with it? The mains were lovely however and enjoyed. The staff are always friendly and service good.

Just had the tastiest, comforting spicey Moroccan tagine. Husband and grandson had Hooky meat pie. Totally clean plates says it all.

This really is a fantastic Pub. The food is excellent and irresistible. The beds are extremely comfortable. My wife, son and I stayed here for two nights and we were extremely well looked after and nothing was too much trouble. This is really a little bit of old England and a great change from the Premier Inns which we usually use. I would thoroughly recommend this pub is you are in the area visiting the local attractions. It is not far from Jeremy Clarkson's Farm and Pub.

This pub is an absolute gem, the food is consistently excellent and the service personal and attentive. Good range of local beers and plenty of covers, including a lovely garden. Three courses around £35 per head give-or-take, could be less if you skip dessert but they're irresistible. Only possible issue is that they make a point of being 'dog-friendly', and you may get an enquiring wet nose on the edge of the table as you negotiate your ham hock terrine. They will reseat you if you ask though. Essential visit if you're anywhere near the area.

Cosy, homely and incredible dinner too, not to mention the breakfast. Staff were very helpful and accommodating too..

Came with my husband for overnight stay had evening meal and breakfast. Staff were so friendly, service and food was amazing. Will definitely go back and would recommend.

Another amazing meal at the red lion. Food was excellent and service was great. I can especially recommend the lamb shoulder, which was perfect. Dog friendly too, and there are some great walks in the area. Dog towels by the door was a nice touch.

Ideal spot for a birthday celebration. What better way to celebrate a friend's birthday than to do a lovely Cotswold village walk and then have lunch at The Red Lion, Long Compton. Easy parking and a warm welcome from their team. A nice window table and a glass of bubbles to start off the proceedings. Excellent menu and also a fine selection of wine to go with our meal choices. A nice touch was to have our glasses of wine - all different - delivered in small decanters. Trout and smoked salmon starters were popular with Hook Norton pie, pork medallions and fishcakes all earning top marks. All in all a very nice lunch at attentive staff.

Called last minute on a Monday evening for a table. Staff were very friendly and helpful Covid19 compliance was as expected, temperature checks and a one way system round the bar. Not a vast choice on the menu but a good selection. We had the pork and Barnsley chop. Both cocked very well. Veg were fresh and not over cooked as is do often the case. Deserts rhubarb brulee and raspberry and hazelnut pablova both very enjoyable.Overall good service great food and value for money. Would definitely recommend and will visit again when in the area.

We had pate, battered cod and gammon steak, with pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc followed by coffee. The food was adequate but unremarkable, with overcooked chips. A little surprising that they didn't do decaffeinated coffee. Service OK.

Had a great Sunday lunch, roast beef fab with amazing homemade Yorkshire pudding, salmon dish also very good. Warm welcome and well looked after by staff, your four legged best friend also made to feel very welcome. Can't recommend strongly enough, excellent value for money.

What a good choice to fine for diner! Pub beautifully warm and inviting and your made very welcome. Had ginea fowl main course and it was terrific followed by a great sticky toffee pudding, not for the calorie counters!! Enjoyed every mouthful! Definitely will be back.

Nice vegetarian cottage pie and hubby had the pork chop. Competent cooking, nice drinks, reasonable fare, and comfortable seating-very large inside. Service was great. We will be back.

This is a great pub/restaurant located at the end of Long Compton. All the food is freshly prepared and superbly presented. The staff are attentive to your every need. This is a must for all food lovers.

Really like this pub; big garden with swings and other activities for children, big garden, pool table and lovely interior with big fire.The staff are very friendly and the food is well recommended...good selection of beers as well!

Fantastic food and atmosphere! All the staff lovely. A good choice on the menu, and great place to go for lunch or dinner with family and friends. Would highly recommend.

Great place with good food. Plenty of choice and the service was good as well. Spent a very enjoyable evening.

We we directed to this quintessential English pub/restaurant by the hostess of our bed and breakfast. When we arrived for dinner, the pub was full of locals enjoying themselves. The atmosphere was upbeat and positive. Our table was waiting for us. The menu highlighted fresh local produce. The portions were just right and the food absolutely delicious. The wine list was extensive and the staff was knowledgeable and ready to provide assistance. One of the best meals we had during our three week stay in England. Well worth a visit.

We only meet these friends once in a blue moon so our meal at this popular pub and restaurant was on an appropriate evening. It was a busy Friday evening at The Red Lion and service was perhaps a little slower than you might hope for - but the excellent standard of the freshly cooked meal more than made up for that. The standard summer menu had a wonderful choice on it, as did the specials board, such a good choice in fact, that it was difficult to decide what to have - we will have to visit again to try other things. The restaurant area is simply but attractively decorated with classic sturdy oak tables and the whole place has a friendly ambience. Recommend you try it.

This is one of our favourite pubs, we live near here. The food is brilliant, all the staff are very friendly & efficient, and they LOVE dogs. Dogs are allowed everywhere, all over the pub, hotel rooms & restaurant. Good walks nearby. Very lovely big garden & patio where you can also eat.

We stopped for lunch after visiting Chastleton House. The place is clearly for people with dogs as there were over 8 dogs wandering throughout the restaurant. Most were very well behaved but back from long walks so a little smelly. The food was nice - once we got it. It took aver 45 minutes to get our starters and another 30 minutes to get our mains so we spent the better part of the afternoon in a pub instead of exploring the beautiful countryside. Those who came in with dogs were served more quickly than we so I guess we needed to bring a dog in order to get good service.

we found this restaurant on pasting found it very friendly very good service very good food it wall worth a visit and pet friendly

eat here all the time grate for familys lots of out side space very nice in side to food is lovely .staff all ways helpfull

Another pub which is easy to drive straight past as you skirt the Cotswolds. It is however well worth stopping and venturing inside. I've enjoyed lunches and evening meals here and have always enjoyed the food and the friendly service. It's not the run of the mill pub grub by any means. It offers a wide menu of nicely presented well cooked food. It's also a rather charming village pub. Prices are very reasonable and it accommodates more people than would appear from outside. Good value and on my regular list for visiting friends and relatives.

The waitress was rude unhelpful. I do pubs and no mater what if ever had a waitress like the one called Sarah that served use that evening and made me go get my own drinks from the bar I would have to let them go because there ment to be apart of the bit that makes it a great place to come..

A wet Saturday and a last minute decision to go out for lunch. We have been to the Red Lion in the past and knew that if we could get a table it would be a good place to eat. Arriving anywhere that is even remotely popular on a wet Saturday lunchtime and expecting to get a table is pretty ambitious to say the least and we were ready to be told that it was full. However, as always the staff were extremely helpful and after a short wait we were found a table. Now it was really busy and we fully expected a wait for our meals but in truth the wait was no longer than we remember from the last visit and boy is it worth waiting for. One of the staples of the Red Lion is the incredible Hook Norton Steak and Ale pie (and chips!). If you really want something to cheer you up, and fill you up, this is it.The taste is superb, the aroma makes your mouth water before you start and it is almost impossible to not eat the lot. Yes I am a fan of this. It is very very good. The staff on this Saturday were very friendly and attentive even though they were very busy. I love this place. Thank you.

Red Lion is one of my favourite restaurants. The food is always good and this is backed up by excellent service by a very friendly staff. Last night we were out with friends and the meal was superb. I had the pork medallions from the specials menu and it was wonderful. Everyone at the table (six in total) commented that their meal was also excellent.

We enjoyed a wonderful evening meal. First class food and service in top quality English surroundings. Comfortable room and an excellent breakfast set us up for a lovely day exploring the Cotswolds. This is a great base and one we will be returning to!

We stopped for an evening at the Red Lion, en route from the Cotswolds to Stratford upon Avon, as we were attracted by the beautiful building that hosts the pub and restaurant. After a warm welcome by the effective front of house, we enjoyed a terrific meal there. Be prepared to wait as everything is cooked from fresh. Highly recommended.

We went without a booking on a Monday night. Lisa the boss was having a night off but we were very well looked after. The place was busy but service was good and food excellent again. I had the beef medallions which were cooked just right.

A nice place to eat, but for someone suffering from the illness that I have, which means I have a very reduced immune system it is almost impossible to relax and eat with dogs slobberng two feet away from my plate and waitresses cuddling and coo-ing over the animals. The waitresses definitely didn't have time to wash their hands after each caress. Don't get me wrong! I was born and bred on a farm and adore all animals BUT dogs and pub food don't go together in my book. Sorry - won't come again...

This place has been well-decorated and it was absolutely full at lunchtime. The staff coped very efficiently. Fish and chips modishly served on "newspaper" with the fish on top of the mushy peas and accompanied by the ubiquitous Jenga construction of thick-cut chips. Be careful your Gran doesn't trip over the dogs and be sure your waitress has washed her hands after patting them before she serves you your food. Would we return? Yes, but only when dogs are banned.

Not only was the food excellent value for money but it was tasty and enjoyable. The portions are not skimped either. As far as bar food goes it would be hard to find anything better. The pub has a comfortable, traditional feel with beams everywhere. We sat in a vey comfortable Window seat with plenty of room. Pity about the loud mouthed group sitting close to us but we can't hold the pub responsible for that.The service was smooth, friendly and efficient with a lovely chatty lady from Zimbabwe. There is ample parking too. I have lived in this area for 15 years but never visited this pub before but I'm going to make up for it now. A hidden gem. Thoroughly recommended.

We stopped here for lunch on our way home from a weekend in nearby Stourton. We weren't sure if we would find anywhere still open late lunchtime but The Red Lion was taking orders until 2.30. Six of us had a light lunch and drink each, sitting in the garden making the most of the April sunshine, and the price averaged out to about £8.50 each. The food was very good and the service was friendly and very efficient. The Red Lion is bigger both on the outside and the inside than at first glance and I imagine would be a very nice place to stay overnight. I believe they have 5 or 6 ensuite rooms. We will happily stop here again if we're in the area.

This is a fantastic pub...wonderful food, wine and atmosphere, except on this occasion.It was my birthday and I was really looking forward to the meal, as a regular I knew it would not be disappointing. My quibble is not with either the food or wine or service but to do with the fact this is a dog friendly pub. I don't mind dogs being allowed in the bar area but I di take issue with them being in the restaurant. We were sat with a table behind us that had 2 spaniels that I could smell through my meal. One barked a few times , was shouted at by its owner very loudly and was even taken on a walk around the restaurant. Then another dog + owner walked in to help socialise his dog with these two. He stood chatting right by our table and I mean we were very close to this table, while the dogs played! I could see another table with another couple looking decidedly uncomfortable and unimpressed. Even members of staff were coming over and stroking & playing with the dogs before going back into the kitchen or behind the bar( did they wash their hands every time?)I like dogs, I've owned dogs but I feel strong that allowing them in a restaurant where food is served and eaten is unhygienic and very off putting for diners ( some may even be allergic). It was such a shame because the whole evening was ruined by these two wi en and their two dogs. Please, please rethink your policy of allowing dogs in the restaurant itself, keep them to the bar area only.

When family or friends come to stay we always book in for a meal as the food quality, choice and friendly efficient service is always a constant. I would have no hesitation in recommending this pub to any one as we have never experienced a bad meal or sloppy service. If you are thinking of going along for a meal do ring and book as they are always busy, need I say more! Great outside play area and beer garden with plenty of parking.Mothers day lunch was very good, still plenty of choice for a set menu.

This place was recommended to us. My wife and I visited for a long relaxing romantic weekend and found it a lovely place to stay. The staff are great and the food is excellent. Our room was small but we wern't looking for anything other. It suited fine. clean and tidy. (bijou)We will definately be going back

We had a very enjoyable meal and the staff were very helpful. They have got the right mix between people just wanting a drink and those who want to eat. Important these days!!

Although this pub/restaurant is an hours drive away from where we live it is always a treat when we decide to visit. Our latest visit was to celebrate my husband birthday with our son and daughter in law who also enjoy this pub. The welcome was friendly as always and we were seated and got our drinks very quickly, the menus were brought for us to look at and bread and olive oil with balsamic vinegar to eat while we perused the menu. The food was delicious and the service very prompt. We enjoyed the company of the resident dog who had very good manners! The log burning stove made us all very cosy and it was hard to leave at the end of the evening. We have yet to stay overnight there as they do a brisk trade in B&B but that is another treat to look forward too in the future.

The pub is beautifully cosy with real fires and a resident dog (always a bonus in my book!) ..the staff are welcoming and friendly. Between 6pm and 7pm there is a fixed price menu £13.95 for 2 courses .. there is a 3 course option but I cant remember the price. My Mum and I both ate from this and I had the lovely Greek salad and then we both had the chicken breast with sweet chilli and cream and garlic sauce .. it was beautifully cooked and delicious. My Dad ate from the a la carte and had the beef samosas which he claimed could teach our favourite Indian restaurant a thing or two, and then the cod and chips which to be honest he got a bit boring about - raving about the cod, the batter, the chips the mushy peas and the tartare sauce ... he actually finally proclaimed them "The Best Ever"... and he is 82 and from the coast so he knows about fish and chips. Mum then had the banana and pecan pavlova with toffee sauce and we kindly helped her out as it was clearly enough for 3 and very good. Wines were good and reasonable - Faustino V for under £22 This is everything a good pub should be ..(did I mention it also has a lovely garden too for the summer months) .. it is very dog friendly ... but still stylish and elegant ... go visit - you wont be disappointed.

Visited as a group to celebrate four birthdays. Staff were very attentive and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Quality food, well cooked and hot.

Came across The Red Lion whilst out for a drive in the Cotswolds. What a joy of a pub. Warm friendly, clean. With happy to see you, responsive staff. The list goes on. We were in good time for morning coffee, which was excellent. The menu looked good and by the number of tables laid up for lunch, was going to be very busy. We can't wait to go back to try out the food and will update this review when done so. Dog friendly, which was obvious by the pub Labrador who as if by magic appeared immediately after the coffee and biscotti arrived. It was only after he swagged a biscuit did we see the poster asking that he not be fed. To late. The toilets were spotless as was everything else. Beautiful looking garden that we look forward to this summer. All in all a credit to them all. Look forward to going back and eating there.

My husband and I decided to spend a long weekend in the Cotswolds a couple of weeks ago and we wanted to stay in a cosy, friendly pub with log fires and good food. The Red Lion gave us exactly what we were looking for and exceeded all our expectations. Delicious food, comfy room with lovely smellies by Molten Brown, lovely soft pillows (very important). Very clever use of mirrors everywhere to bounce the light, especially in the windows, giving the effect of bay windows -like it! Delightful, welcoming staff. Thank you Sarah, Liza and Cocoa and all, for making our stay so enjoyable. See you again.

First visit looks lovely from the outside, nice warm welcome from staff , food really good service very good, but a word for the management it's very nice allowing dogs in the bar but we had dogs in the restuartant which then was sick all over the floor no apologies from staff it was vile

Been going for years. Food always fantastic. Dog friendly lovely garden. Nice owners make you most welcome. Always have great fish and veggie options. Although family swear the steak and hooky pie is the best pub pie ever.

Friendly but not gushing, happy attentive staff, excellent choice of menu, scrummy food, lovely clean rooms, very dog friendly...great!

Had a prix fixe lunch here. To my taste the soup was over seasoned (pepper) and there were far too many chips with the ham and (very) over cooked eggs. I only discovered the second egg after digging through the chips. Wine a touch on the pricey side, although was fresh and nicely served. Ham quality excellent as were the chips, just too many - tends to put me off a bit. Beautiful pub,, lovely atmosphere and attentive service, although no one asked why I left so much.

We had a fantastic meal last night at the Red Lion.The menu was really good and you couldn't fault the service from the staff.Really enjoyed all the good and it was nice to see such a buzzing pub and a relaxed atmosphere.Would defiantly recommend giving it a try

My wife and I had lunch at the Red Lion last Saturday. My wife had the chicken breast from the main menu and I had the pork collar from the specials board. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal, as always. Although this is classified as a pub/inn, it is a wonderful place to dine or even have a drink and a snack. The staff are well trained and very friendly and the patrons, especially the regulars are also very friendly.

The food was excellent. Fresh produce, cooked to order, making good use of local produce (for instance local cheese used for the cheese board).There are two menus. There is a limited fixed priced menu available if you order between 6&7. The main menu is excellent and changes seasonally. On the autumn menu the Belly Pork was wonderful.Service is friendly and not intrusive and the atmosphere is good. Not morgue like but not too noisy.There are local beers (Hook Norton) and a largish wine list (the Californian Chardonnay for a house white was good)I'll definitely return if I'm in the area.

Stayed here for four nights and ate at the Red Lion every evening. (Separate review for the hotel)The breakfasts were very tasty (full English every day). Dinner was excellent; good choice of main menu, a specials board and a prix fixe menu between 18.00 and 19.00The food was delish and I enjoyed all the choices offered; very tasty meals, skillfully cooked, very nicely presented and served with a smile. My compliments to Chef and thanks to all the staff involved.The dining room had a roaring log fire which was great in early November! wines we drank (white) were all good and a carafe (we had on one evening) was a good quantity for two people.

You get the feeling they try hard to present the hotel and the restaurant area as attractively as possible. We were part of a walking group having lunch, and they set aside a pleasant part of the restaurant to accommodate us. The young waitress looked after us well. The food was prompt and tasty to eat, and attracively presented. It is not cheap, but you do get good sized portions, and overall it is good value for the money spent.

My Wife found this place on the net. We were looking for a dog-friendly restaurant. What a find it was. Spot-on from the moment we arrived. Friendly, attentive staff, really good service. We visited on Sunday so a roast was the meal of choice for 4 of our party of 5. The Hook Norton steak and ale pie was rather good too.Very difficult to fault the Red Lion we shall definitely be returning.

Had a family lunch here on Saturday 4th October (9 diners including 3 grandchildren). Good food, good surroundings and very pleasant helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble even for the children. A nice area outside for the children to play in. Will certainly return.

Another lovely meal enjoyed. So nice to be able to bring the dog who is also made very welcome.The garden has been lovely this summer and we are glad to now live close by.

On Saturday my wife and I had another wonderful meal the Red Lion. I had the sea bass on the specials menu and it was delightful.

Love this place - very accommodating - well cared for - the menu you excellent and the quality of the food matched its appeal - will be back again and again

We had a great time eating here 2 nights while staying across the road at the Old Schoolhouse. Food was delicious and wine and cider was great!

First of all this is a beautiful pub. It's only really about the food and the menu is great. There's an early bird option (6 'til 7) offering a fixed price reduced menu. The people in our party who ate from that were a little disappointed, but on the whole it's all good.The staff were really good. The trouble was there weren't enough of them. They appeared so rushed and stressed that we all felt rather sorry for them. Nevertheless they did a great job. I'd like to visit 2 or 3 times more to form a settled view on the Red Lion, but on a first visit I'd rate it as very promising.

We enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Red Lion. Our server, John, was delightful--and the food was really tasty, freshly prepared and perfectly seasoned. Highly recommended!

why does this place have two sites on Trip Advisor????I think I put my review of the pub on the hotel site, but whatever - it was a good pub, good food, and a lovely house wine, Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon!

We live locally but for some reason have only eaten there once before almost 4 years ago. Decided to stop for lunch and we both had different pork dishes which were perfectly cooked. I had a chocolate sponge sweet and have not tasted better. We have found a new "local" restaurant now. Well worth a visit.

We decided on Long Compton as the location for our first house in 2011. We'd fallen in love with the property so put in an offer without doing too much research into the village and community we were about to become a part of. However, we have never had cause to regret our move and are particularly pleased with the quality of our local pub. We are regular drinkers at the bar in the Red Lion and are please to have such a good restaurant on our doorstep, especially when our friends and family are visiting. Neither my husband or I (or any of the guests we have taken out to eat at The Red Lion) have ever had a bad meal there and Lisa, Sarah and all the staff have made us feel welcome from day one. We use the Red Lion restaurant for special occasions, such as our friend's birthday in February, and for impromptu dining when we don't want to cook. Our most recent visit for food was in March 2014, when my husband and I and some of our friends from the village decided to meet there for dinner. I had the fish and chips (a rare indulgence on my running training schedule) - it was divine and well worth breaking the diet for!

Restaurant located on general drive and was very pleased that we stopped for lunch. Daily set menu and a la carte chosen by members of the party and all choices well prepared and served. Food hot and tasty and overall very good value for money. We were told that end of week and weekends can get busy and therefore reservations recommended and throughout the weekdays the business is good. Well worth the effort to locate Long Compton and enjoy some good food.

I ate here on a bit of a whim on a Sunday night with my partner. Prices are reasonable for what you get and the staff were attentive and polite. We booked a table which was reserved In a cozy part of the restaurant. I had a steak and ale pie which was tasty and my partner asked if there was any Sunday lunch left over, she was pleased when they said they could do this. The restaurant is clean and atmospheric, I would return and would recommend.

We were a family party of 19 and were looked after very well. All meals were served together and were good quality, hot and well cooked. Could not fault the service or the food.

Ate here on a Sunday night with friends, the restaurant was very quiet so not much ambience but the food more than made up for that. We all had different dishes and four clean plates was evidence of the high quality food served. I would certainly recommend this restaurant.