The Red Lion Pub & Kitchen in Vale of White Horse - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A big thank you to Annabel and John for providing us with a perfect venue, along with super food and drink for over 100 guests at our wedding reception. Set in such a beautiful location, our guests were able to park easily in the private paddock, take a 5 minute stroll to Blewbury’s 12th century church for the ceremony, past cob walls, streams and fields. Returning through the private hobbit gate and meadow to the garden, we had a magical time. Everything was so accessible and ran so smoothly, despite a short rain shower! Some of our guests were able to stay at the Red Lion too and enjoyed comfortable well presented rooms. The hard work beforehand to made the accomodation, gardens, paddock, and meadow look so lovely, didn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for a fabulous day. Jackie & Guy

Lovely selection of lagers nestled in a beautiful area of good British countryside. Would definitely recommend stopping by here.

We went for a nice Sunday roast lunch and were met by a very rude server who when we said we would just like tap water and not alcohol went "Oh well that's not very good is it" and was very disappointed we didn't want expensive drinks, particularly alcoholic. Then the food came, and the Yorkshire pudding was more like an omelette, it tasted eggy and the rest of the meal was mediocre at best. I really wouldn't recommend for a Sunday lunch

Had a very good Jaaaag meeting there last night. A pizza van supplied the food and very nice it was too. The landlady even had on a dress with jaguar print and jaguars On the borders, must get me one.

A really great pub. The landlord and his staff were really welcoming. We went on one of their Open Mike nights and the atmosphere was fantastic. The act was a young singer/guitarist named George Parker and he was brilliant.

The best burger I’ve had in a very long time! And the bartender, I believe his name was Ollie, was not only excellent but also quite dishy.

Beautiful English country pub, with lovely wine and food. Warm and cosy inside and a sun trap garden for lovely days and v dog friendly inside and out. The burger was exceptional and currently waiting for a yummy dark chocolate pot!

Lovely pub , but I must say on the odd occasion I've visted the pub I found it to be very clicky and not very welcoming by the staff.If your a regular you get preferential service to a visitor.Next time I visit Blewbury I will be using the Blewbury pub.

It was our first visit to the Red Lion and it won't be our last. Five of us enjoyed a delicious roast dinner on a busy Sunday lunchtime. We were made to feel very welcome on our arrival, the staff were very efficient and friendly and the food was delicious. The pub itself is beautiful, quaint and tucked away in a quiet corner of Blewbury.

Great experience, loverly service from Alice and the team, amazing food, can’t wait to be back and enjoy their fireplace

3rd visit: They simply do not ever disappoint. Places like this and the wonderful people that run it are extremely hard to come by. I have found John and Annabel to be the most lovely, welcoming and entertaining hosts. If anything was to be an issue they would bend over backwards to help. They truly put their heart into running one of the most unique village pubs I've ever come across. My partner and I did not eat there this time however the food has always been perfect. This time though I thought its only fair to give them credit for the unparalleled service they continue to provide. Thanks again Red Lion @Blewbury. We will be back for sure. 1st visit : Absolutely outstanding! This pub has got to be one of the best hidden gems I have ever found. The landlord, John, is very kind, welcoming and polite. Nothing is too much trouble. The other staff are also brilliant. They are all friendly helpful people. The pub itself is a lovely building full of character and is very clean, tidy and well kept. The room are very clean and well presented. Great selection of drinks too. The food was excellent. Great choice of meals to choose from. We had a fantastic stay here. Would definitely highly recommend.

Appalling service and experience at The Red Lion Blewbury. Sunday lunch for 8. Waited over an hour for first course all the time being plied to order more drinks - preferably spirits. Table next to us were encouraged and praised for ordering rounds of vodka “ that’s what I like to hear”. Being drivers we opted for rounds of soft drinks. Portions were meagre- one roast potato, mini shop bought Yorkshire and matchbox sized burnt cauliflower cheese slice. Another long wait for desert. Again plied w drinks. Was this the motive behind the extremely slow service? Apple crumble had run out but one slab of shop bought apple PIE produced with no explanation. It seems the other table had agreed to forgo this - their “crumble” ( ?) Had to ask for cutlery, likewise for coffee- no spoons. Bill split 3 ways. Could it get any worse? Oh yes! We were told service charge was optional BUT — “as we hadn’t had alcoholic drinks we had to pay 10% - more if we wished! “ Astonished and in disbelief my sister in law repeated the waitresses words. “ yes that’s right” she said. We all paid 10% altho this was totally and utterly undeserved. Even worse - one of our group queried their bill as it was £3 more than expected,- on TOP of the 10%. This Waitress said she “ had rounded it up” . So , not a mistake. -This was blatant, deliberate THEFT! She then said she thought it would be “difficult to refund on the card “ ( why?) and “wasn’t sure if there was cash in the till.”We let it go and couldn’t wait to leave this inhospitable venue, cold in reality as no heating and cold in its welcome. I’d told waitress on arrival it was my husbands birthday, hoping for a sparkler or similar in his dessert. Nothing of course as they obviously aren’t into pleasing or valuing their customers. On leaving, hearing us mention birthday she called out “happy birthday.” Really?! We have regular family meals out but over many years have never come across such blatantly bad behaviour, nor have I therefore ever written a bad review before. Don’t believe any good reviews for this pub. Maybe they can manage burgers and beer in the garden but Sunday lunch and good customer service is beyond this unprofessional, dishonest, money grabbing outfit.

While this is a quaint english pub, the service ruined the experience. Our food did not come out at the same time, even a little bit. Once we received our main courses, the chef argued with a member of my party over the temperature of her food (Who truly wants to eat a luke-warm-at-best Roast?) The vegetarian options were limited, which is okay, but there was no compensation or increase in our veggies plattered when we ordered a vegetable roast compared to other family members with meat roasts. It was all around a disappointing experience since a family member had been excited to show us this restaurant, and now he will not be going back.

Fabulous friendly pub and restaurant, greeted by champagne for my 60th, so lovely!! Meal amazing!! Service perfect, music just what I wanted!! Thank you , we will be back for special occasions again!!

Meat was good quality but general presentation of meal appalling. Vegetables were hard and sparce. Service slapdash and haphazard. Pricey but disappointing.

Beautiful historic pub with a warm welcome. Annabel and John (at short notice) went over and above the call of duty in accommodating my recent visit to the village to see some friends. A lovely cosy room for the night despite myself only requesting to stay 24 hours before - And a gorgeous full roast dinner provided despite them selling out during a typically busy Sunday afternoon! Can't thank them both enough for looking after me.

Nice village pub. Service was awful, waited 40mims for a roast, none of our roast dinners came out the same, odds and sods of leftovers it seemed, £20 for a roast dinner which was below average, wouldn’t recommend and I’d suggest going elsewhere for better food and service, 1 star

Is this the best burger ever ? We went for a late lunch and it was the best beef burger we have had out for ages . We were also very pleased with the warm , friendly and attentive service . We could not ask for more . Many - many thanks Mary - Ann , Annabelle and John

Great place for a lunch party especially if weather’s OK for outside under the lovely tipi like canopy. Excellent canapes, nice roast pork and very good service.

An outstanding English pub in a very beautiful English village. The main road through Blewbury belies the incredible village that exists alongside. A warren of small roads lined with well kept houses, riverside leafy walks and history in abundance, seems to lead back to the Red Lion pub. Well it did for us. The pub has been extremely tastefully refurbished and provides everything a great pub should. Good food, good ale, good company and space to do it all. The staff are frenetic in their attempt to provide the best service and manage that with great humour and communication. Easily one of the best pubs I have ever visited in a long life and will return for more.

Amazing place with a great view! Excellent service. Great staff👌👌

A huge thanks to Annabel and John for hosting us last week at the Red Lion. A group of us from the UK, Europe and North America needed a venue for our workshop. Annabel, John and their staff went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed for our meeting to run smoothly. A number of us stayed at the Red Lion and the breakfasts were fantastic! All of us were really spoiled by the excellent lunches. I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to visit again soon.

It's a lovely pub right in the heart of Blewbury,pretty garden, and with a bucolic feel.

Fantastic international workshop held in Red Lion - 3 days of great food, drinks and hospitality

This is quite a tricky one...The Red Lion has the best garden for a family and children alike. Unfortunately this is not reflective of those families desperately wishing to embrace a local boozer to accommodate. Blewbury is utterly a village of two halves. I just feel that (although I appreciate profit and the current financial situation for the majority) this lovely pub does not accommodate for the spectrum of potential clients. Maybe I'm just rather old fashioned but as being a land lord or lady lady you are fundamentally, 'Hosts'. Just so very soul destroying. Practically the Red Lion has in theory so much but offer so little and unfair extreme prices only embraced by those privileged.

What a find ! Beautiful family garden , second hand clothes sale, warm and friendly staff, stunning location. We will be back ...

Very nice either seating outside or inside, great atmosphere, great feels !

Set in a wonderful location, this is the epitome of 'middle England'. Lots of BMWs, Audis, Volvos and Jaguars in the car park. At a rough guess, half the customers have been to private schools, the other half wishing they had been. If you don't mind hearing a lot of RP however, it's still a very pleasant environment, especially if it's sunny enough to sit in the garden. It obviously gets very busy and we didn't have time to eat on this occasion. Maybe next time. The village is a great place to explore and this would be a good place to take a break if doing any of the long-distance walks that intersect this area. So different to nearby Didcot! It's almost like a different country.

Cracking pub. Lovely garden, good beer and good food. Get there now. It will be very popular b4 too long.

Possibly the best neighbourhood pub in Britain.

Absolutely the most amazing Sunday lunch we have every had! Great owners and so understanding of my allergies. Looking forward to having our wedding lunch at this venue

Met some old work colleagues for lunch. Had a really lovely meal having prewarned my dietary requirements (vegan). They provided a superb meal for me today, great atmosphere and friendly service

Popped in for a drink. Lovely old pub.

Turned up after a great walk along the Ridgeway... and asked about food... was told to take a menu as there was only two of us... bought a drink and went to order!! Was told they are to busy so couldn't order food... sorry but that is ridiculous 🤣 😂 great location but borderline rude owners!!!

Great pub in a great location. Lovely staff and beer as well. Highly recommended

Lovely pub in a beautiful village. We went last night and they had live music on,which just added to our enjoyment. Excellent bar staff as well. Highly recommended.

Managed to get a last minute booking for Sunday lunch. Really glad we did!! It was delicious and as good as any home cooked roast we’ve had. My partners mother cooks an amazing roast and this was on par! Only downside is that we haven’t been before!

The pub was quite cold, service slow and food just reheated from M&S! A bit disappointing as the previous reviews indicated otherwise!

Entire venue booked out for a 50th birthday party. Cracking venue with very welcoming hosts. Comfortable beds upstairs for those who need to stay the night.

Awesome lunch- dog friendly - great service we definitely recommend and would return- very comfortable and great garden

4 of us ate here we had been for a good walk with our dogs so we were quite hungry. The pub is dog friendly and very welcoming plus they have a great garden when the weather is good. We sat by an open fire and the service was great. 3 of us had ham egg and chips and one had burger. The ham was delicious chunky chips and 2 very fresh eggs plus a side salad. The burger also received great reviews. We had apple crumble and fantastic ice cream which tasted home made. It's a very friendly pub in a very quaint village and we will definitely return and recommend. The people of this village are lucky to have this pub as there is so much entertainment offered by the owners to suit everyone at The Red Lion.

Beautiful pub with a garden. Really friendly and fun crowd and owners 👏🙌

The Red Lion in Blewbury is a great example of a traditional English pub, but with added small touches that make it a worthwhile place to visit. I recently visited with a largish group and we found the staff warm and welcoming. The beer was nice and the atmosphere comfortable. If you are looking for a good place to enjoy a nice pint I recommend visiting the Red Lion.

Visited for the first time recently and had an excellent roast Sunday lunch. Blissfully free of piped music, the pub has a nice friendly atmosphere and well-kept ale. The layout means both drinkers and diners are accommodated and friendly conversation seems to be the order of the day. There is limited space inside so I would recommend booking. We definitely hope to return.

Terrible service. Waited 1h05 for a starter, main came missing Yorkshire puddings and not particularly warm. Bill came immediately! Highly disappointing given the reviews we had read. Perhaps it was a bad day for them but it was rather an embarrassment to bring a friend here. Won’t be coming back

Kindly opened early for our family celebration and looked after us wonderfully. Food was out of this world, top restaurant quality. You won’t find a better venue. Thanks so much to our hosts.

After attending an event at the Red Lion in Blewbury, we were thoroughly impressed with both the pub itself and the hosts, Annabel and John. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a charming and cosy interior that made us feel right at home. They were attentive and friendly, and the food and drinks were top-notch. Annabel and John were exceptional hosts, going above and beyond to ensure that all guests were well taken care of and enjoying themselves. Their dedication to providing excellent service and creating a memorable experience was evident throughout our visit. We highly recommend the Red Lion and cannot wait to return! Matt 24th Feb 2023

A huge thank you to Annabelle and John yesterday for hosting the Wake for my mum's funeral, a former resident of Blewbury. The food was exquisite and the ambiance warm and welcoming. Although I live in London and my brother in Holland we'll be back as too good to stay away and wish I lived in Blewbury!!

Very friendly with a lovely Sunday roast

Lovely pub with excellent food and friendly service. The Sunday lunch (I had the pork) came with a jus that elevated the whole dish. Definitely worth visiting.

A good old English pub, great food, dog friendly, Love it.

It was pleasant if a little quiet.

Myself and a group of friends spent our New Years Eve count down at The Red Lion and it was spectacular! The warm welcome on arrival was lovely, the ambience was great and the food was delicious! After feasting on a yummy three course menu (and I mean the food was perfect!) the ongoing service in the run up to midnight was great fun! I would definitely recommend, rain or shine, to visit The Red Lion if you’re in Blewbury or the local area. A fantastic spot out in the countryside! Thanks so much for making an evening so memorable :)

Fantastic vibe, delicious food, and a great selection of ales.

Spent a lovely New Year's Eve here with a group of friends. We were a last minute booking but received such a warm welcome. The food was incredible and great value. Would definitely recommend.

Went here for a family meal, lovely atmosphere, fantastic and tasty food and the staff were all very friendly.

The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the Sunday roast was truly delicious, and had locally sourced ingredients, in such an idyllic spot, in a lovely ye oldy character full building, it was a real treat.

Lovely traditional pub, with very friendly and helpful staff, and absolutely delicious Sunday roast, with locally sourced ingredients, would definitely recommend!

Hi had a great Sunday lunch thank you all so much .Will be back very soon

OUTSTANDING Friendly and engaging team, breath-taking value for money with beautiful heritage carrots, pigs in blankets, roast chestnuts, two types of potatoes as standard and then the roast. The Savoy Grill watch out ! Go.

Annabel, John and the team were very accomadating and created a relaxed environment for our family gathering. We took over two rooms in the pub. Nice decor and the simple cuisine we specified nicely cooked and presented.

Customer: "What do you have in the way of food?" Pause...Woman behind bar: "Er..well, we might have some crisps." I have been to this inn twice. It is a beautiful old building with a series of fascinating cosy rooms. It could be a big success if somebody took it over who knew what they were doing. At the moment it's a bit like watching Fawlty Towers. "Do you have a glass of Merlot?" Pause..."Well, not as such.."

Lovely lunch spot! Would recommend the pork roast…to die for.

Such a fantastic local pub - delicious food, we had a roast and starters here and such a beautiful setting with games for kids (and adults!)

Staff were horrid towards young girls. Very agressive and would definitely not recommend. Smells so bad in there, horrid food

We were unexpectedly in Oxfordshire last night and went to the Red Lion for supper. We received a lovely welcome from the owners and the meal was quite superb. My companions chose the burgers which they said were delicious, and clearly made with top quality beef. My choice of ham, egg and chips was wonderful, the ham was juicy and full of flavour with a delicious honey glaze, the eggs were perfectly cooked, and as for the chips - they were the best I have had for many years. We even managed to fit in the sticky toffee pudding afterwards. It all contributed to making it a memorable evening, and we are already looking forward to our next visit!

Really really good Sunday lunch, pretty beer garden with lots to do and kind staff. Wish I could make roasties like that

Anabel and John are amazing hosts. The food is delish - had a selection of the starters and a perfectly cooked medium rare steak. Well worth a visit if you want great food and a fab evening!

The girl who served us was very nice and considerate. Unfortunately that’s where our positivity ends. There were three main courses on the daily menu. After we picked up the menu from the bar and made our decision, we were told one of the three courses was not available (even though we were one of the first to eat). We ordered a humus starter which was £6 which consisted of half a spoon of humus and two small pieces of bread. Then we had the lasagna and salmon for a main course. The ingredients for the lasagne were below par, the minced meat looked dark brown and dried out. There was a trace of tomato. The portion was 2 to 3 inches squared and half an inch thick. The salmon tasted like it had been frozen and overcooked at the same time. There were no sides with both the lasagna and salmon even though we paid £15 each. All three dishes had the same salad. The salmon was supposed to come with a separate salad, though this was exactly the same with an added piece of white mango and two slither’s of avocado. When asked if everything was ok, we commented everything we described above. There was the response that she was sorry to hear our comments and that the Dutch are known to be direct, after which we got presented with the cash machine. We’ve been traveling in the UK for two weeks now, visited multiple pubs and were never disappointed with the English cuisine until now.

Came to a spontaneous night out here - pub is amazing. The effort owner's make to look after customers is first class - well done and thank you 👍

This was my second visit here, the first was for Redfest. I came here with a friend for a Saturday lunch. The pub is very well presented with a good sized garden. The food is excellent, I really enjoyed the honey glazed ham, egg and...

Such a charming and quiet country pub with a friendly staff and excellent Sunday roast!

A lovely a pub in a lovely location and great service. Very disappointed with the food that was served for the price. Was expecting a much better quality of meal. I have had far better meals in a a Wetherspoons for half the price ....

I recently stayed at The Red Lion and what a wonderful corner of England. The landlady and her team couldnt have been more welcoming and helpful (even when I arrived back rather late after a fun evening!). Hope to visit soon.

A boy named Oliver poured me the best pint of my life!!!!!

Asked for a gin and lemonade. Was offered lemonade on tap or can. I said tap was fine. Drink made, sat outside, tasted it - was not lemonade... The bar was too busy to return so drunk it with a struggle anyway. Returned when it was quieter for another gin and asked for can lemonade - drink tasted fine then. Lady was rushing about, busy, solo working? Positive points: lovely spacious garden area with play equipment for children.

Had a really lovely meal outside in the evening - just gorgeous food and gorgeous setting.

Lovely Pub. Enjoy the atmosphere every time I visit here. Proper food, proper Pub!

Lovely pub, friendly staff but the Sunday Roast was awful. Luke warm with cremated veg. Sent it back and got another (without parsnips) roast potatoes were like bricks. Unfortunately I couldn’t recommend at all.

The Sunday lunch is fantastic. Amazing beef, tender and full of flavour. Love the newly decorated restaurant with a huge flatscreen streaming wonderful scenery. Very enjoyable visit with friendly atmosphere. Extra gravy please 🙏

We finished a 17 mile walk along the Ridgeway to be welcomed by Annabel and John. As we were a large (23) group we had pre-arranged main courses for our meal which we enjoyed after a drink (or two). It was an ideal place for...

Very good, only place doing lunchtime food on the jubilee Thursday. Very hospitable. Lovely landlady/landlord. Food very reasonably priced and nice beer.

The Red Lion put on a whole afternoon and evening of music in their gardens on Saturday for a ‘Red Fest’ which will hopefully be repeated regularly. The acts were varied and helped create a fabulous atmosphere on a lovely day for people to just...

We’ve been here many times over the past 40 years and have never been disappointed. With a new owner in place it was time to revisit. Initial thoughts were not very positive. The kitchen has been moved to a shed in the garden and the...

Great food, great cocktails good cider. The best part was our waitress Nel! What a legend. Best service ever.

Went there for Sunday lunch after reading about it in round and about.we asked if there was a roast and was told there was just roast beef and not e ven given a menu until it came to desert.I would have had a starter had I seen the menu.the ice cream wasn't right either and the young boy behind the bar was not with it at all .not very impressed at all unfortunately we won't be going back again.

We booked a table for lunch here as we were en route to Lymington for the weekend. Lovely quaint pub in an absolutely charming village. Pleasant garden. Young bar man/ waiter very friendly and helpful even down to a cheery goodbye as we were leaving....

Great food and service followed by perfect expresso coffee!

Lovely scenic outside area overlooking a water steam and some farmland. Very peaceful.

I was in Blewbury and popped in to the Red Lion for the first time in many years. What a wonderful spot now run by Annabel, who grew up in Blewbury, and John. The atmosphere is fabulous and there is a large garden in the...

Lovely beer garden in the early spring sunshine, and great food - the Lion King burger was absolutely delicious with surprisingly tasty onion rings, and dessert was irresistible too. Looking forward to my next visit!

An idyllic pub with a lovely garden and delicious food

We arrived muddy from the Ridgeway mid afternoon and discovered the pub didn't open until 5pm. Suddenly the door opened and the new landlady welcomed us in (with muddy boots), gave us a tour of the newly painted rooms and artwork and then served us drinks on the bench outside in the glorious sun. A lovely experience and we will return when it is properly open!

First visit since change of ownership. Not as good as it was under previous tenant. Food very decent if tad over cooked - scampi - but customer service & attention to detail needs work. For example if you open at 12 get your 🔥 laid so it's visible by 12:30 please!

Smashing pub, l'm always made welcome.

Proper village pub. Very welcoming. Great atmosphere, staff and food. Fabulous outdoor seating area. Comfortable and relaxing. Perfect.

Tasty burger and fries. Worth coming for again.

After a disastrous day of breakdown and traffic we arrived at the Red Lion to a warm welcome from Annabel and John. We were served a truly delicious and much needed meal, by the fire in a lovely village pub atmosphere. Even the dogs were...

Just popped in for a drink and felt so welcomed by the lovely owners and staff! Will go back there to try their food and wine soon! Very cosy pub!

Just popped into the pub for a swift pint after my walk. Lovely pint of rebellion. Homely village pub which does food. Doesn't take cash.