The Red Lion & Cellar Room Reviews Summary

Location & Ambiance

Pros:

• "A lovely old pub off the beaten track ... set in a nice location....with walks."
• "It's lovely inside and there was a log fire going in the outside area."
• "Beautiful country pub with plenty of charm set in picturesque surroundings."
• "The decor is olde world charm complete with wooden beams and a couple of wooden 'thrones'."

Cons:

• "I have passed this place many times but there is not much to see from the road."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Food is good value and excellent, especially the steak and ale pie n veg."
• "What a great find. Loads of character, outstanding food and brilliant service."
• "Food was lovely, Thank you to the chef, presentation, flavours were wonderful."
• "Absolutely fantastic pub, staff, service, food, rooms, setting, beers, wine spirits to choose from."
• "This is an excellent Inn with rooms, well kept real ales and great English food served by attentive and helpful staff."
• "Oh wow! Mates who work nearby (one of whom with us) had eulogised about the food!"

Cons:

• "Disappointing roast dinner. Potatoes, Yorkshire's, sausage all tasted as though they were straight from the freezer."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "Friendly and efficient staff. Marc, the owner is especially good at recruiting and training youngsters as staff."
• "The owner is very 'hands on' and very friendly."
• "Wonderful service and well done to the two young men serving."
• "Julia and the team were very accommodating in finding us a table when we called in on the off chance after the ladies open golf."

Cons:

• "It was also disappointing to be advised that the strawberry pavlova had no cream, only ice cream, as L wanted it, only to find it smothered with cream!"

Accommodation

Pros:

• "The cellar rooms are great for bigger groups wanting a bit of separation from the main bar area."
• "We rented the bedrooms for our guests and were happy with all of them."
• "I stayed at the Red Lion as I knew it would be quiet at night and because I'd stayed there before and was pleased with the room I had before."
• "We stayed here for one night before a Gatwick flight and it was just perfect."

Cons:

• "Only gave a 4 star as rooms need an update but extremely clean."