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Nice & cosy - The Red Lion, Haverhill, Essex

The Red Lion

4.6
4.6
294 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
Beautiful 14th Century country dining pub serving delicious, seasonal, freshly prepared food, with ingredients sourced from some of our region's finest artisanal producers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary European, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01440 766971
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Service

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Best Ambience

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Good for business meals

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Lion offers "lovely food" with "excellent service" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently praise its "friendly staff" and "dog-friendly" environment. The pub's generous portions and well-cooked meals make it a favorite for both local and visiting diners. The "beautiful garden" and ample parking add to its charm.

294 Reviews
  1. Alison

    Cambridge

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely post-golf dinner. I had the chicken liver pate to start and Pad Thai as a main which were both tasty. I had previously had the fish and chips but wanted to try something different, but when someone else had it, I did get food envy. Great pub, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Well done Red Lion! We will be back.

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  2. Martin

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always this pub produced a good quality meal served promptly. It was good to see the pub so busy

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  3. Trevor

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Christmas eve lunch. So chilled with great food and service - thank you!

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  4. Steven

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely roast dinner: well cooked, tasty and a very appealing looking plate. Dessert was also tasty and a food range of drinks, I went for the locally brewed IPA. Very polite and attentive waiting staff. Very happy and would recommend

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  5. Maggie

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch, freshly prepared and piping hot! Lovely warm and festive surroundings, friendly ambiance and very efficient staff. Thanks. We’ll be back

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  6. Carole

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our yoga ladies Christmas meal gathering. Lovely table setting, good service, tasty well presented food.

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  7. Rodney

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely visit - best staff in Suffolk for making us (and our dog Winnie) welcome! We'd love a little more variation on the menu though!!

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  8. Claire

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food Very good service -all servers we had were very friendly and nice

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  9. StephenB

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous friendly pub, friendly staff and the food is excellent.

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  10. Frances

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal. The veggies were delicious. Slow cooked pork was a bit tough. Sorry but it wasn’t cooked slow enough. Lovely cracking and very generous portion but a little more attention needed to the slow cooking. The ginger crumb dessert was absolutely delicious.

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The Red Lion is rated 4.6 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Red Lion

5 Rowley Hill, Haverhill, Essex CB9 7ZH

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Street, Sturmer
  • Area
    Haverhill
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary European, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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