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Red Lion Restaurant - The Red Lion Restaurant, Chester, Flintshire

The Red Lion Restaurant

4.7
4.7
181 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups

The Red Lion Restaurant is a great traditional, warm & friendly country pub in the heart of stunning Penyffordd.
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HOMEMADE SUNDAY LUNCH

Join us from 12pm to 7pm every Sunday for one of the best homemade Sunday lunches in the region. Hand cut, fresh and locally sourced vegetables & meats complimented by homemade gravy’s and sides.

SPRING MENU

We are thrilled to launch our new Spring Menu, Lounge Menu and our new & improved Sunday Menu as well as our weekly Chef's Specials Menu.

Our Main Menu, Lounge Menu & Chef's Specials Menu will be available

~ Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5pm - 9pm

~ Friday & Saturday 12pm - 9pm

Head Chef Steve Crewe has created our Spring Menu with customer favourite dishes new & old.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01244 540682
  • Website
    https://www.redlion-penyffordd.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Crewe

Menu

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What 181 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Wales

    Best Overall

  • North Wales

    Best Food

  • North Wales

    Best Ambience

  • North Wales

    Best Value

  • North Wales

    Good for groups

  • North Wales

    Healthy

  • North Wales

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • North Wales

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • North Wales

    Lively

  • North Wales

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Lion Restaurant is a cherished local gem known for its "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the generous portions and diverse menu options, including gluten-free and vegetarian choices. The atmosphere is welcoming, with friendly staff making every visit a delight. Highly recommended for "amazing Sunday roasts" and "tapas nights."

181 Reviews

  1. Nicola

    VIP

    North Wales

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a Lovely Christmas Eve we had, even though it was very busy the waiting on girls were Amazing 10/10, honestly Great food & a Great team Highly Recommend.

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  2. Nicola

    VIP

    North Wales

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a Fantastic 3 course Christmas dinner here tonight couldn’t fault any of it, absolutely Delicious 5 of us went & we all Loved it, such good value as well, also thought the Christmas crackers on the table were a lovely touch & as always the girls did a Great job of looking after us & keeping everything running smoothly.

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  3. Pat

    North Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went very early, so quiet but good food, friendly service. All tables decorated for christmas so cosy atmosphere.

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  4. sean

    North Wales

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual service and food very nice. Although we were four. Three plates of beef and lamb were fine. One plate with turkey not so much. Otherwise as usual all ok

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  5. Julia

    North Wales

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent service excellent atmosphere lovely. We took 4 friends and they all said it was the best meal they have had for a long time. Well done to the Chef and all the staff.

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  6. Julia

    North Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the service was excellent and the food lovely. Well done Phoebe you're doing a great job at the the Red

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  7. Jeff

    North Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good food and good value for money. Service was prompt and attentive. Restaurant was busy but bot crowded. Nice food and good beer.

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  8. Nicola

    VIP

    North Wales

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another Lovely evening at the Red Lion, 5 different meals & all of us thoroughly enjoyed what we had, also want to say how lovely the young girls waiting on are honestly 1 of the Best places to go, Love it here.

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  9. Lesley

    North Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food. Great service and friendly staff. Very pleasant dining room. Will definitely come again and recommend to friends

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  10. Neil

    Cheshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place for food. Always on the money with the menus and the service is impeccable. Can’t recommend highly enough

    1 person found this helpful

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The Red Lion Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 181 OpenTable diners.

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

Rhos Rd, Chester, Flintshire CH4 0JR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rhos Road
  • Area
    Penyffordd
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Crewe
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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