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Tried to go to this pub three weeks ago but it was closed at 9pm,so we went to the black horse instead and it was great,but tried the red lion again and boy what a dissapointment,food was bland,service was if they could be bothered.Chef and brewer has gone down hill dramatically,this used to be good but the last two or three years has fallen appart,bad management i guess!
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We have been this pub quite a number of times since July 2009,and we have never been
Disappointed,the staff are really friendly and remember us when we go in,the manager,is transfer to the crooked billet down the road, by the roundabout, when we went too in July,
Well..... It was not crowded,yet we was just ready to leave,being we At wait a good 30mins for our food,(there was only 2starters&2burgers) we decide to have 2 scones tea,which came with spot of tea,the Sugar bowl was chip, and the scone was very difficult to butter with out breaking up,the said she at cut 4 before we got ours, I just hope Dale will turn this pub around like he did to the red lion
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since that battleaxe sally left this pub has completely turned around under the leadership of dale. That guy has worked hard too turn this place around after the awful state sally left it in. Has employed a whole new set of staff with emphasis on service and a balance between experience and youthfullness
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Walked in a 2.00pm today, went up to the deserted bar and waited. About four minutes later, a blonde middle-aged woman dressed in black walked by with dirty plates and said 'Hello'. Still no-one behind the bar so I walked all around the pub and the garden and then returned to the bar. After another fruitless wait of a couple of minutes I left and went to the Black Horse - I recommend that you do the same.
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Picturesque little country pub which serves great food. Yes they are busy at weekends but does not seem to hinder food delivery times, and I eat there regularly. Menu changes each season, at least 4 times a year, plus lots of special nights (eg. game food, fish etc). Can always get a beer when you want without waiting too long. Current staff have really upped the service level. Beer garden also allows dogs now with a new gate entrance to the garden.
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The Red Lion is really a restaurant that serves a wide selection of real ales, with a quality of cellar management that puts to shame some of the more traditional pubs in the area. The food is of high quality at a reasonable price. Service is good, but be warned in the evenings it does get very busy so the waiting staff are very rushed, but always polite and jovial. There are areas for drinkers to sit, but the majority of the place is set out for �eaters�. I would recommend a visit, and to those who state that the food prices seem high, I would confirm that they are high compared to McDonalds, but then we don�t go to McDonalds for real food, do we?
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Thoroughly enjoyed both trips here. Good service. Will always go back if in the area! Bit pricey but you get what you pay for, and this is true in this case as it's a really nice place that I can't wait to go back to.
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Consistently awful service of mediocre dishes in bland surroundings.
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If you want a drink, best to find somewhere else.
It's gastro bar - there no point going here for "just a drink".
Food ok, sometimes - suppose it depends on which chef is in today.
Looks good though.
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not the best chef & brewer by any means.
anonymous - 13 Jan 2007 18:36 |
Have been here a few times. It's focussed on selling food rather than being for drinkers, but even so it could teach most pubs an awful lot about how to deal with beer. It sells a good range of real ales (Greene King IPA, Bombardier, London Pride and guest ale Old Peculier today) and they're very well looked-after. Staff are friendly and pleasant rather than efficient and professional. We will definitely go back.
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i agree, you cannot drink here unless you are eating. i tried it a few times but i was dissapointed with the food
tyson - 18 May 2006 09:24 |
Shouldn't really be classed as a pub, most of the time there's sign up saying "diners only". The food is good, but way too over priced!! Staff are fantastic!
Sandra - 10 Nov 2004 13:46 |
Very well-cooked food (ever-so-slightly more expensive than other pubs in the area).
The atmosphere is relaxed, with music playing in the background.
Sometimes it's a bit dark - not the best pub for BSL'ers!
Greg - 20 Sep 2004 17:38 |
Great food and good athmosphere
Kevin Morrison - 1 Apr 2004 19:52 |
