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Nice & cosy - The Red Lion, Haverhill, Essex

The Red Lion

4.6
4.6
288 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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
  • Neighborhood
    Haverhill
  • Cross street
    The Street, Sturmer
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 288 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Lion is a charming country pub offering "fabulous food and service," with a friendly atmosphere and attentive staff. Guests rave about the "great food," quick service, and inviting surroundings. The menu, though limited, is consistently praised for its quality, making it well worth a visit.

288 Reviews
  1. Rodney

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Claire

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. StephenB

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Frances

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 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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  5. Steve

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I go to the red lion for Sunday lunch when ever we can It's just a nice place to be Steve & Val

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  6. Mark

    Berkshire

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic staff, great food, loved it, look forward to going back.

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  7. Tracy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for a perfect setting for a quick lunch or an evening meal this is the place. Great front of house service and the food is delicious.

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  8. Velda

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly helpful staff and fleshly cooked food. Dog friendly - another plus.

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  9. Diana

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent Sunday lunch. I had the Roast Beef and my guests had the Roast Turkey. All cooked perfectly with generous and even proportions of meat, roast potatoes and veg. Nice desserts too. All very satisfied and service was excellent. Excellent value too.

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  10. Rodney

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic pub food, well cooked, great friendly service and a wonderful dog-loving pub!

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FAQs

The Red Lion is rated 4.6 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Red Lion

5 Rowley Hill, Haverhill, Essex CB9 7ZH

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The Street, Sturmer
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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