The Old Red Lion

Chosen for the Sunday lunch on a friend's recommendation. Booked a table as this was recommended. Greeted by a female bar person who I can only describe as a face like a slapped backside. The owner however seemed very friendly. Took our seat which I felt very claustrophobic in as I was so close to the person behind me. Went to the bar to order. Chose whitebait to share for starters and gammon as there was no beef, my friend had pork. Whitebait was over fried but tasty. The gammon was of measly proportions. Served with red cabbage, not a great choice. Roast potatoes were quite nice. My friend said the pork was nice. The tiniest bit of crackling, not worth putting on the plate to be honest. Not once asked if we wanted any extra sauces or gravy. I asked for horseradish as I like it with everything. What came out was NOT horseradish, more like tartare sauce. Horrible. We moved to the bar area to finish our drinks where the miserable bar person asked was everything OK in the most uncaring tone possible, to which I replied, it was erm alright. Will not be going back to eat. Not a nice experience at all.

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The perfect location to meet a friend travelling in by train for a brief visit. I enjoyed a delicious stuffed aubergine dish for dinner with blue cheese and a generous salad, all for less than £8. It was a Friday night and we only just got a seat (it's quite a small pub) so not good for larger parties, but just right for a quiet drink, bite to eat, and to catch up with an old friend.

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We went to the Red lion after walking out of the place we had originally booked. We arrived around 2:15 and placed an order for roast beef and veggie roast. They were served really quickly. What a wonderful plate of food veggie roast, Yorkshire pud, roast potatoes and 5 different vegetables all cooked perfectly. All this for £11.95 very impressed, we will go back very soon.

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cosy atmosphere in winter and lovely rolling garden in summer. Family and dog friendly. Clean toilets last I looked. Food very reasonably priced and to a good hearty standard. Staff pleasant and helpful. Nice place to spend an afternoon or lazy evening.

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I needed a meal while waiting for a train .. a quick check on Tripadvisor led me here. Nice garden, good food quickly delivered and a cracking pint of Courage. Best of all it's an UNPRETENTIOUS proper pub. Can't fault it, will be back again.

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