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Red Lion, Kettering Northants, Northampton

Red Lion

4.7
4.7
1175 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:30
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Greedy Gordons Pub company welcome you to the Red Lion. Managed by Ashley Headland, he brings a strong team of consistency and knowledge.

Situated in the heart of Cranford near Kettering a village steeped in history & the pub being the mainstay since the 1700’s.

Head Chef Ben Drury brings loads of experience by bring people together with our love of great food and drink delivered with passion.

Priding ourselves on being ECO-local we have reduced our carbon footprint by using local produce, recycling & upcycling as much as possible as well as providing waste for Bio Fuel. #EcoLocalRedLion.

All welcome and catered for including dogs!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01536 330476
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sonya Harvey and Richard Gordon
  • Catering
    Greedy Gordons Group provide events catering
  • Private party facilities
    Enquire with the team for special occasions

What 1,175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Lion offers "excellent food quality" with generous portions and a diverse menu, ensuring there's "something for everyone." The "friendly and attentive" staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for both special occasions and casual dining. Though occasionally busy, it remains a "must place to visit" for its consistent culinary excellence.

1,175 Reviews
  1. Jean

    Northampton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was tasty, hot and overall delicious. Would recommend.

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  2. Nick

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quick Christmas lunch with a very good customer and some tasty tasty food. Highly recommend the tandoori lamb kebab 😋

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  3. Louise

    Northampton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service, brilliant evening. Thank you very much

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  4. Allon

    Northampton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Excellent. Had the first Turkey of the year. Will take some beating. Fantastic.

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  5. Trevor

    Northampton

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Having previously visited more than 25 years ago, I took my partner for a birthday meal. The welcome was good and we had reasonable time to decide on our order. The server understood my partner's vinegar intolerance and confirmed that the kitchen would adapt any menu items that contained it. Shortly after ordering, a bottle of wine was dumped on the table, after which it was replaced with the correct wine. Nothing was said. The meal itself was well cooked and very good with adequate portions for starters, mains and desserts; and we enjoyed the chocolate eggs that were served with the coffee. The ambience within the restaurant was agreeable, with a charming rustic feel. All went well with the meal and the card payment was easy. As we left not a word of thanks or farewell was said. In fact the server standing closest to us clearly couldn't wait to clear the table, almost colliding with us. A little thanks or even a cheery "good night" goes a long way in generating goodwill, especially at this time of year.

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  6. paul

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic evening, service was spot on and the food, some of the best i have had. The steaks were tender and full of flavour, the burger juicy and rich and the pork belly was delicious. Will definitely be coming here again!

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  7. Sarah

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited The Red Lion today. Excellent lunch, perfect service and great value! Will definitely return again and would highly recommend this venue to others.

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  8. Angus

    Leicestershire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday lunch - food was mostly nice but the roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese appeared to have been made in advance and heated - just. The potatoes were hard and very dry and the cauliflower cheese was dry too and neither were hot. The meat and veg were nice but for £30 each it wasn’t great value.

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  9. Ian

    Northampton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service and nice feel to the restaurant
    Red LionResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you Ian for the 5* review and recommendation! All the best Red Lion Team

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  10. Linda

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy eating at The Red Lion. The environment is very good, the food is always enjoyable and that staff are friendly and helpful.
    Red LionResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thanks Linda for leaving us a lovely review! Hope to see you again soon! All the best Red Lion Team

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Red Lion is rated 4.7 stars by 1175 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Red Lion

High Street, Cranford, Kettering Northants, Northampton NN14 4AA

Additional information

  • Area
    Kettering
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have ample parking with plenty of overflow on the main street directly outside the building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sonya Harvey and Richard Gordon
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • Phone number
    01536 330476
  • Catering
    Greedy Gordons Group provide events catering
  • Private party facilities
    Enquire with the team for special occasions
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