The Red Lion Public House in Vale of White Horse

A fabulous Sunday roast after calling in on the off-chance. Beautiful pub with lovely decor and atmosphere. It was very busy so clearly very popular. Although it was our first time to visit, it will not be the last!

Friendly, welcoming, great decor and atmosphere. Food was delicious but for us the portion sizes were too large, it was off-putting, we all left half of our main courses. We would have had a pud but we literally had no room, so can’t help feeling the restaurant could make the portion size smaller and more people would have 3 courses.

Due to our own circumstances it has been a little while since we have eaten at this amazing establishment. Wow, is all I can say. From start to finish just amazing. Fabulous hospitality from the wonderful team of Roger, Barney and Mary, et al. Then the food! Just the best. Perfectly prepared, fabulous quality produce which is presented and prepared so well. The chefs are brilliant and deserve a lot of praise. If you are looking for a great experience in all areas and fantastic value then this is the place. Can’t recommend this venue enough, just try it as you will not be disappointed.

Beautiful English Pub serving great food with lovely attentive staff. Visited with friends and had a lovely afternoon, the portions were huge but absolutely delicious. Unfortunately I was too full for a pudding but we will definitely visit again.

Great food, service and location! Five of us - including a toddler- had a great meal here. Delicious duck confit, also beef burgers. Looked after us very well. And lovely location near the chilterns. Definitely recommend

Our favourite place to eat! We live in the village and eat here most months. Cannot fault the food, the service or the atmosphere. They are so attentive and we’ve never had a bad meal. The roast dinners are exceptional and I’m also a big fan of the chicken pie. We take our 2 young children with us and the staff are so good with them. They get extra sprinkles on their ice cream, which they just love!

Visited this pub before and enjoyed the roast so returned - the food is great. Service was fairly good- we had to remind waiters for table water, glasses and spoons, and had to ask for a desert menu thirty minutes after eating a main. We felt slightly disappointed that staff responded unprofessionally to our rescue dog when he became inquisitive at other dogs consistent barking and was met with ‘you will have to put your dog in the car.’ As we left, staff joked and made a barricade so it wouldn’t happen again This wasn’t necessary or appreciated and dampened our experience this time. The pub is just too small and was so very warm to have dogs at all tables - even though when I booked I asked if their was a more suitable dog spot.

This pub is superb with proper food cooked to a very high standard! Very polite owners who are keen for diners to have a great experience!, Best eating out experience for a very long time! We are fed up with overpriced rubbish sold under the heading “gastro-pub”. - tonight was an exceptional experience with all four of our party praising the delightful dishes! I don’t say “excellent “ lightly as there are usually some issues with a three course meal BUT this pub is special! Not cheap but worth it! Please do give it a try!

Excellent pub, decor, service and meal. What’s not to love! This will now be one of our favourites going forward. Well done 👏

The food and service here is superb. The pub is absolutely beautiful and you are given a warm welcome. A wonderful menu and great choices. Highly recommend a visit. There is on site parking too.

We held my Mum's wake there on 1st February for 40 plus friends and family, the whole service was absolutely fantastic the food was superb and all home made. It has such a warm welcoming and intimate atmosphere and that just adds to the experience. The village setting is lovely, its an old fashioned country pub with bags of character. We will be returning for a meal in the future.

First time we have been here and definitely won’t be the last. I had roast Pork Belly and asked for mash instead of roast potatoes, which was not a problem, it was mouthwatering. My husband had the Roast Lamb and he polished it all off. I’m glad we didn’t have starters because we wouldn’t have eaten it all. All staff were very attentive. Lovely place. See you again soon Sam

I went to celebrate my best friend's birthday (the pub having been recommended by her sister). Parking was easy, with the car park immediately in front of the pub. The interior was warm and cosy, with a fire burning. Two real ales were "on" - Rebellion IPA and Timothy Taylor Landlord. Both were in good condition. The others in the party found wine and spirits which suited their personal tastes. I had already looked at the dinner menu on-line, but be prepared for a large board of "specials" (from which many of us ordered). Service was excellent - the two people looking after us were attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them. As for the food - WOW! Their chef and his/her team delivered well presented food, which was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. The pub is dog friendly and has a resident, well mannered, canine. This pub has a Trip Advisor "Travellers Choice Winner" award for 2023. This convinced me to go there - let it do the same for you. You will not be disappointed!

We gathered here after my mum's funeral for some food, drinks and time to connect. Mary had everything read and she and her staff were very attentive. The food was fresh and tasty, and the space was perfect with tables and chairs for our party of 30. A few locals gathered at the bar, which helped to bring a sense of normality.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch with friends. The roast was delicious but on the expensive side for £23.00 - felt let down by then being charged an extra £5.00 when my friend and I asked for extra gravy. I can understand not putting a lot of gravy on the roast when not everyone is a gravy lover but don't charge extra when its not enough.

Fantastic village pub. Great food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend this hidden treasure. Dog and family friendly.

Excellent menu and specials board. Plenty of home cooked items. Food and service spot on. Will return soon.

Wow! We had a fantastic meal here for our annual work event. From the first point of enquiry Mary was very helpful and on the evening everything was spot on, all staff very friendly and we all enjoyed the food. I definitely will be returning for a meal with my family soon! Thank you all at The Red Lion for a wonderful evening.

I love this pub and the cozy feel when you go inside. It is beautifully decorated, and the food is fantastic. The garden area is perfect for eating, and you are surrounded by flowers. I splurged today on their roasted red pepper soup with pesto and a salad with cold chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber and spring mix. It was so tasty! The people who own it are so lovely!

Had a fabulous lunch with friends on Saturday, staff were excellent and the food was great. A cracking pub, highly recommend.

Fantastic pub, wonderful food, brilliant service, and so many choices on the menu. Would 100% recommend one of the best dining experiences in the area.

Went here for dinner last Saturday and what a lovely pub this is, food was excellent and very friendly staff you can want for a better meal out.

First time to the Red Lion, highly recommended. Fantastic food selection and excellent specials board. Service was attentive but not pushy. Portions were on the generous side and we were not rushed. A must try. Well done Red Lion..

We loved it here. Needing somewhere to stop for tea on a trip further south this was a random stop and such a jewel to find. Warm welcome, friendly staff and amazing food. We were there on a Thursday night so was quiet, I imagine it is busier on a Friday and weekend so booking probably needed. If I didn’t live 3 hours away I’d be there all the time.

A typical country pub, a Free House, in a village location. Charming garden/eating area and an equally appealing indoor bar and shabby chic dining room. The food menu is large enough to provide a real choice for everyone while remaining compact enough for the kitchen to maintain the very high quality of 'home produced' food with a decent wine list in support. One of several points which really sets this pub apart from most is the obvious care and pride and welcoming warmth demonstrated by the landlord and landlady. Special mention must go to our young and personable waitress who simply could not have done more to welcome and serve our needs. A real 10 out of 10 experience and now discovered The Red Lyon will become a regular haunt when we take my elderly Mum out for a lunch treat.

Super lunch on the patio surrounded by scented flowering plants and herbs - I had the sardines with a delightful tomato salad and my friend had moules mariniere (large mussels with a delectable sauce) we shared French fries & everything was super - run don’t walk to experience the service & food … truly a hidden gem in this part of Buckinghamshire.Great service from the young ladies too.

Lovely pub in the pretty village of Coleshill. The Landlord and staff were both knowledgeable and very pleasant. It was quickly evident that the landlord was passionate about his food and drink. His enthusiasm for his menu was a breath of fresh air. I ordered the cheese board however this was not available however they had some British soft blue cheese, so this was offered. When l said how nice this cheese was the landlord brought out another blue cheese for me to try. The cheese is collected weekly from a specialist supplier. Very impressive! We will certainly return.

Went to taste their chicken burger (recommended to us but found that it is not served on a Sunday. However the food was excellent throughout and tastefully presented : the prawns (starter) were succulent, and so were the calamari. Both the roast beef and the goat cheese tart were a joy. All served with local beer. Service was also very friendly. Will definitely go back to try the burger

Un pub chic et décontracté qui sert aux gastronomes du coin une cuisine de grande qualité, notamment la sole au citron discrètement panée et l'énorme train de côte d'agneau grillée en sauce au vin. Il serait dommage de s'en tenir aux burgers et saucisses nettement moins chers il est vrai.

Delightful welcome by father and son, a hidden gem in Coleshill village. We had a friend over from Aus and my wife booked a table at this pub. A very nice and quaint pub/restaurant in a nice remote village. The welcome was nice and warm and we were given a pleasant table near the fire place. The clientele is I guess mainly local people from the village and perhaps the odd tourists in the area like ourselves. There is a car park at the front and a nice beer garden too. The food choice on offer could not be faulted with a board full of daily specials. The owner recommended the sole that he purchased in the morning and wow it was beautifully cooked by the chef who we had great pleasure in meeting. All the dishes in fact were liked by all of our party as were the deserts. The venue is nice and quiet, welcoming and has some great food dishes cooked by the chef who travels up from near Winchester if I recall correctly. Thank you all for a great evening and meal, we will return in the near future I hope.

Lovely place in a very nice location with Excellent food and very friendly staff. Would definitely return again.

A planned dog walk ending with a Bloody Mary on a sunny Saturday was unfortunately ruined by all! The staff at this pub. My partner walked in (after politely cleaning his boots) to the bar, few locals sat nearby. No one was waiting ahead of...

We were lucky enough to 'Trip' across this place today - and what a lovely friendly place it was too!😊 The staff and quality of everything we ate was superb. Top notch! We can't wait to go again very soon... thank you Roger, Barnaby and all your staff (and your chickens!) Truly excellent!!

Very busy restaurant but there were sufficient staff on duty to ensure that they were able to attend any needs we had. Really good food, I had the scallops for starters which were awesome, then the pork belly for main which again was great. Great...

We have popped in for drink while on a walk in the past, but this is the first time we’ve eaten here. The food was absolutely amazing! We had roast dinners - pork, chicken and beef. All were cooked to perfection and were accompanied by...

Thank you for a lovely meal , you were all so accommodating. Lovely atmosphere with gorgeous log fire. Food excellent , attention to detail with presentation and taste. Wine selection good. John looked after us - thank you for your kindness. Thank you all -...

We booked the Red Lion for my mothers wake. From the moment Mary sat down with us and talked through everything with us, we knew this was the right venue. Mary was friendly and caring, making helpful suggestions. Encouraging us to personalise the pub by...

We are very lucky to have this pub in the next village. Whenever we visit the food is incredible and the staff are wonderful (special mention goes to Mary). Popping by to see the friendly chickens with my toddlers is a treat, even more so...

Excellent food including generous portions and great veggie options, lovely atmosphere, super management. Perfect spot for a Sunday walk and a cosy afternoon

Where to start, the food and service were amazing! I had the pork belly and my friend the pheasant and both were fantastic. Lovely pub with fantastic staff, great atmosphere and brilliant food. Can’t wait to return!

We went as two families, five of us in total on a wet Sunday afternoon. Wow, what a fabulous experience, the food was extremely good, the staff extremely attentive without being over the top, the atmosphere and ambience lovely. We had a fantastic lunch and...

What a pub / restaurant. We love it here. Second visit in as many weeks. Our go to when we have a day off with the dog, great beer and wine and the food is the best in Amersham 100%. I had the chicken and...

Having looked at other local venues for my mums wake, we picked the Red Lion due to its welcoming appeal from the outside, that continues as soon as you step inside. The staff were really helpful and friendly, we all sat down and discussed the...

We received a very warm welcome when we arrived. Clean and comfortable with a fire at one end of pub. Excellent pint of Timothy Taylor. Delicious sandwich which came as toasted ciabatta with fries and salad. Sunday lunch menu looked excellent so will definitely have...

Today 28/10/22 was the second time we hare arrived at this pub after a long walk expecting to be avle to have lunch. Today it was closed for a private function, previously it was closed at lunch time that day. Neither time was this mentioned...

We are so thankful, that we checked out TripAdvisor, to find this most delightful, cosy pub. As soon as we arrived we knew we had found the perfect hidden treasure. The outside, was just as quirky as the inside, beautifully, immaculately decorated. The Team Members,...

Lovely pub with a nice, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Friendly staff were excellent, service was good. The menu was a good mix of pub usuals, plus some more adventurous additions. We opted for fish and chips, venison pie and slow roast pork - all of...

I’ve now been 4 times in the last couple of months. Every time the welcome has been warm, the service attentive and the food top quality. Chef I promised you a 5-star review - here it is! See you again soon!

Beautiful, welcoming setting with good food for 23 people, for my husbands wake. Thank you for making this special and stress free.

I held the reception of my daughter's wedding on the 1st, September 2022 at the Red Lion, catering for 84 people. On the day before we were setting up and dressing the marquee and Roger was always on hand to assist, without interfering, sorting out...

Really lovely pub - chose it after reading reviews here and was not disappointed. We sat outside but the inside looked great too. Delicious burgers and amazing chunky chips. Saw pies being delivered to other tables and plan to order those next time as they...

Last night we celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary, Roger and his team were fantastic, the food was amazing and the staff so helpful and accommodating. I would have no hesitation in recommending this pub as a venue for a private party, celebration or wedding all...

We attended a wedding party of some lovely friends on a gorgeous summer afternoon. The wedding was held in the little church opposite the pub and afterwards everyone gathered at the pub for the party. It was a wonderful event and the staff were so...

Had the most amazing time at the Red Lion! Thank you ! Fantastic accommodating, hard working, attentive staff ! We had a buffet meal which was cooked and served to perfection! A fine team working in pub in an idyllic setting!

What a lovely afternoon . Great food. Great service, rare these days , and lovely weather to help our alfresco dinning. Thanks Roger Barney and team

Lunch for 3. Excellent meals in a lovely setting. Generous portions of freshly cooked food. Beautiful garden. Great value. Well worth a visit.

An absolute gem of a pub. If you care about food quality as much as the setting, this is the place. Food is made with care and thought, and the service excellent. The owner even kindly helped us with local recommendations. Thank you Roger and...

Stunning food in a stunning pub in a stunning location :-) We stumbled across this pub on Sunday and decided to stop for lunch. Despite being super busy we were squeezed in and I’m glad they did. My wife and I both had the 12...

Beautiful setting and a real gem of a find for us. The food is super fresh, tasty and the portions are huge....be warned if you want to have space for a dessert! The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and all the staff very attentive. I assume...

We went out as a family for a long walk in the local, beautiful Chiltern Hills (AONB) with a view to visiting this pub, which we had heard good things about. We were not disappointed when we arrived, tired and hungry for a pre-booked table....

A wonderful meal for the family. Freshly cooked and a lovely setting. Staff were attentive and very friendly. We had swordfish, burger, chicken, pork belly and pie of the day. Starters were soup and squid. Excellent taste to the starters and main courses. Would certainly...

Had Sunday lunch there. Food was fabulous, well prepared and presented. The service was excellent. Will definitely be going back.

Without a doubt the best pub food we have ever eaten, consistently good and the team are lovely. Very dog friendly, great atmosphere and even better food. Our favourite place to walk to for lunch!

Visited this wonderful place following the funeral of my father-in-law for a small family get together. Most welcoming and understanding. Lovely buffet plenty for everyone including tea and coffee. We didn't know the area at all so it was not somewhere we had visited previously....

On arrival we was greeted with a very warm and welcoming member of staff, she showed us to are table, once we was seated she took are drinks order and went through the menu. Also asking if any member of our party had special dietary/allergy...

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast today with friends. Food excellent, staff friendly and efficient. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

Eat at the Red Lion in Coleshill on a quiet Tuesday evening. The food was excellent and so was the service. I would not normally go for a burger but this one was sensational. The red wine was pretty good too, I went for the...

Discriminating Time wasters Barking dogs outside Dog hairs on chairs Think they know it all even tho you are qualified to comment

We were treated very well with very friendly service. Food was very good and freshly prepared. We’ve stopped off here a few times mostly afternoons and always found the staff to be friendly abs helpful.

We have eaten here previously and had a much better experience. Our lunch was average with the puddings definitely lacklustre. The service was not great with us having to remind staff for odd drinks/puddings/coffees. Overall overpriced for what it is. Shame as last time we...

We stumbed upon this oub on a day out and were greeted by fantastic staff who were attentive, warm and welcoming. We loved the food too. Between the five of us we had different meal options and enjoyed every bit of it.

Great meal here on Friday evening the food was excellent an interesting menu, friendly staff definitely worth a visit.

The pub is a beautifully decorated quaint pub! It’s lovely both inside and the areas outside. However, the food didn’t live up to expectations. We went for a Sunday roast and I have to say the is nothing special to write about here! The plate...

The Red Lion hosted my late brother's funeral wake. Roger, Barney and the team couldn't have been more ameniable and helpful. The setting was perfect for our needs and the food and service were exceptional. I would recommend this place for any occasion. Thank you,...

I've been intending to leave a glowing review for The Red Lion for almost two weeks - indeed, I'd wanted to glowingly appraise it from the moment my GF and I left the establishment 13 days ago - but a multitude of tasks and plans...

I went to this pub in June after taking my family to Kew Little Pigs and we couldn't have chosen a better place to have lunch. The garden setting was perfect, the service was exceptional, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the food...

We booked the Red Lion the night before our wedding for 40 people. Barney, Roger and the team were nothing but helpful in the lead up with pre-ordering everyone's meals, and on the night they were super friendly and welcoming. We had the Sunday lunch...

Fantastic pub in the beautiful village of Coleshill. I arranged for a large group 20+ to have a BBQ and buffet and Roger & Barney were super accommodating. The food, atmosphere and bill were all a wonderful surprise. We will definitely be going back.

We visited this lovely pub with our 11 year old daughter. We sat outside and was greeted by the very friendly staff. The food was really exceptional and the staff were very attentive and friendly. This pub is a real find and we will definitely...

We found this amazing place around 2 years ago - I guess what will in the future be known as PC (pre-COVID). As the title states it is perfection. Feels like the nicest, friendliest traditional pub you could hope for and also does fabulous good...

Visited with friends and so pleased we did. Such a lovely atmosphere with amazing food! Everything was delicious! Cannot wait to return!

Had a super Sunday lunch here for a birthday! Asked for Champagne when we arrived which was already chilling on our table, Starters of Calamari were delicious followed by wonderful roasts with fabulous Yorkshire puddings and a brilliant selection of wine. We had a lovely...

If you value a family run pub then look no further. This pub is gorgeous inside and has lovely garden space in front and at the back. The quality and scope of the menu is ten out of ten for us.

Was disappointed after reading some good reviews, pricy for the amount of meat, not much choice on the desserts, below average and expected more

Unfortunately this restaurant does not offer a Sunday Vegetarian Roast. The waitress did offer to us the option of a Halloumi Burger which myself and my daughter had but my boyfriend asked if he could have roast vegetables with halloumi Unfortunately when the bill came...

8 of us visited for lunch on the way home from a camping trip. Nothing was too much trouble, umbrellas were put up to shade us and our gluten free requirement was catered for no problem. Food was lovely and staff very friendly and attentive....

Sunday lunch for four. My starter was fine and the fish cake actually tasted of fish, which is always a bonus; the roast sirloin lunch however was a disappointment, thinly sliced beef camouflaged by thick gravy, roasted vegetables and a huge Yorkshire pudding. The dessert...

The Red Lion is a lovely country pub tucked away in Coleshill. The roast belly of pork, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and dauphinoise potatoes are all excellent. Likewise, so is the battered haddock and chips and sticky toffee pudding. The service is friendly and accommodating....

Another fabulous lunch today, outside in the beautiful garden in lovely weather. The prawn, smoked salmon, avocado and gem lettuce toasted ciabatta was simply delicious. Delightful staff and brilliant service as always.

Amazing burgers, sides and service. Me and my partner were really impressed with tonight’s take out service. Owner also really friendly and food ready on time. Will definitely be returning!

The food was excellent, the staff were really friendly and it was a lovely atmosphere for a countryside pub on a cold autumn evening.

What a great place. Stopped in for lunch as part of a circular walking route. Staff lovely, atmosphere great and food just spot on. Serves local produce which is a big thumbs up. Even had a fire and resident dog for company.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Everyone welcomed us and our dogs - perfect dog walk from Amersham.

Have come a few times in recent weeks for lunch and for dinner. Without exception, the food and service are excellent. I recommend the fishcakes.

I recently visited this idealistic family pub with my girlfriend. Alex recommended me the lemon sole which was delicious, the service was excellent with all staff complying to Covid 19 restrictions. Would reccomend.

We booked a table for lunch at The Red Lion due to its proximity to Amersham Crematorium. They'd reserved tables for us inside or outside - our choice, which was nice. Food excellent and reasonably priced. Service friendly and attentive. Would have no hesitation in recommending.

Arrived after a fairly long walk in the sun at this pub for a 2 pm table in the garden. The last time that we'd been to the Red Lion was probably around 8-9 years ago, but had been meaning to visit for some time.We were greeted very pleasantly and made welcome immediately. All the tables in the sun were occupied which wasn't a problem since we sat at a shaded one awaiting other guests departure which wasn't long in coming. We were shown to a freshly cleansed sunny table in the garden and lunch wasn't long in arriving altough there was no hurry for us (still getting our breath back).The memsahib ordered the roasted fig wrapped in crispy pancetta served with burrata cheese and balsamic glaze whilst I ordered the Pie of the day which was Steak, mushroom, etc.....It transpired that I'd just missed out on the last pie but was offered a chicken, ham, mustard etc pie in it's stead which I happily accepted.To advertise this perhaps as pie of the day is to do it an injustice, since it was not only pie of the day but all of the afternoon and most of the night too! It was superb, the taste was excellent, the quantity of filling er, filling and the pastry just loverly - exactly, for me, what a pie should be. My wife's choice was demolished happily too.The beer ordered was a Timothy Taylor, Landlord. Both pints were served at the correct temprature and didn't last long.Throughout, the service was very pleasant, unpretentious and frankly spot on. It was worth every penny and we shall certainly visit again soon. I am very glad that we had a leisurely walk back of around an hour since it was definately needed.We can highly recommend this pub for all things that should be expected of an English country pub - good beer, good grub, good friendly service.

We were so lucky to come across this wonderful pub when looking for a venue for a small wake after a funeral at Amersham Crematoriam. It is a straight forward drive of just a few minutes from the Crematoriam and has a large car park at the front. The pub is very pretty with seating outside and a nice layout inside and the staff could not have been more polite and welcoming. We just wanted a simple tea and the food that was served was perfect - delicious sandwiches made with lovely fresh bread and generously filled tasty fresh ingredients, a lovely selection of cakes and tea and coffee that was refreshed regularly. Although we had booked for the correct number of guests, there was quite a lot of food left, which was packaged up for guests to take away if they wished. Would highly recommend!

Had the most amazing pork belly so perfect in every way taste flavour and presentation and also the service was exceptional so polite and even the chef came out to ask if everything was ok. Such a friendly pub and even though we are in the strange time of covid everyone was so professional and understanding making us feel welcomed but safe .Definitely a place to visit again

After reading the reviews we we really looking forward to our visit though it was really disappointing. We sat outside on a ‘grassed’ area which was a mistake as there was more mud than grass and it made our shoes and car filthy. Whilst the staff were polite and attentive none wore masks and there was no sign of any social distancing making us uncomfortable. The main courses were expensive and we had to wait for nearly 45 mins for our food. Whilst the plates were ‘pretty’, the food lacked seasoning and the portions were small; it was poor value. There was a dog roaming and it begged at our table as we ate. Elements on my plate were really hot, whilst others were quite chilled. On reflection, I just can’t see the great appeal that others have claimed to have seen at The Red Lion. We certainly won’t return in a hurry.