Red Lion - Grantchester

Red Lion - Grantchester reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

1. A

   Alison

   London1 review

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was nice but service very poor. Very understaffed in restaurant so took a while to order, slow with drinks. Food was excellent however the waitress never returned to clear table & we had to ask for the bill which only came after a long wait. We were not asked if wanted anything else at all. Sadly may not return.
   

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   Caradog

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I booked a Mother’s Day meal for my wife and mother-in-law. The restaurant asked us to pre-order a three-course meal before arriving. We’d originally booked an outdoor table but asked to move inside due to strong winds. Despite plenty of space indoors, they refused to change our table. We waited 25 minutes before anyone took our drinks order, and another 50 minutes before our starters arrived — even though we’d pre-ordered. Overall, the experience was disappointing. I’ve been here several times and usually had a great time, but I won’t return after this. The only positive was the waitress, who was very apologetic. The maître d’, however, was rude. I wasn’t expecting five-star service — it’s just a pub — but today was unacceptable.
   

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   Dan

   Cambridge1 review

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Poor service, didn't have any cutlery. Had to go ask for it while kids waiting to eat. Food and drinks took a long time to come. Service charge added to our bill without consent.
   

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   Miguel

   Cambridge1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   During Mother's day unfortunately you could see that the staff was overloaded, even with pre-ordered food selection, some of the food was over cooked and dry... Overall average which is a shame.
   

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   Paul

   Cambridge1 review

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely meal in a very nice restaurant. Grandchester is a beautiful village
   

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   Lisa

   Cambridge3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always The Red Lion Grantchester was amazing.Friendly Atmosphere. Delicious food.Great service and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend
   

   Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Lisa, Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation! We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us today and very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon :)
   

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   Chardonnay

   Cambridge1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very nice, I had the chicken kyiv on the new menu and it was highly enjoyable, I recommend!!
   

   Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on March 21, 2025

   Good morning Chardonnay I hope you are well. Thank you for your review. We really appreciate it. Many thanks and have a great day.
   

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   Martin

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the first friendly greeting as we entered to the friendly smile as we left, it was a very, very lovely experience. We’re lucky enough to be there when they had just brought in their new menu which as people who enjoy good food I can only say how wonderful that was. We will most definitely be returning to try some more of the new menu.
   

   Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on March 21, 2025

   Hi Martin Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I am thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the new menu, atmosphere and service. I will pass on your feedback to everyone involved and very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Until next time...!
   

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   tony

   Cambridge1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great meal, in a beautiful location. We have been to this restaurant a few timesa, the staff are so professional and the food is like home cooked. Clean, good facilities and the pricing works with the food and ambience. We will definitely come back and share our evening with family and friends.
   

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    Keith

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Always excellent menu, good service and great venue.
    

    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on March 24, 2025

    Thank for your 4star rating and your feedback, if you have a chance we would love to know how we can turn this into a 5 for your next visit with us :)
    

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