The Red Lion in Stratford-on-Avon

This place accommodated a very short notice request for a table of five on a Friday night and that certainly wasn’t because they were quiet in the restaurant. It felt very busy and for good reason. The food was fantastic and the service was so good that we booked a table again for our second night of a short weekend break. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough!

I chose this pub as it was in fairly close proximity to our hotel and over the years I have gained a reputation as the one who makes the ‘find’ when it comes to places to eat (Trip advisor deserving most of the credit). Having consulted said bible I came across this absolute gem and even more (play it cool) admiration for my talent for picking inexpensive goldmine’s. This was just as good as the reviews proclaimed, I don’t think I’ve ever had a main of this standard in a pub before and as we all know, it’s not just about the food, the service was very very good. They know what they are doing here. Believe the reviews below and you won’t be disappointed. The meal out has been a highlight of our trip away. Fabulous.

Another excellent meal in this beautiful place. Everything perfect, as on previous occasions with wonderful staff making guests feel welcome. A very happy, congenial atmosphere. We chose a variety of main courses, steak, lasagne and salad with holoumi and a divine dessert treacle tart with blackberries and icecream. All excellent.

We called in for lunch on 19th January. A pub with a warm & friendly atmosphere & loads of character. The sausage & mash we both had was delicious. Our 2 dogs were made very welcome. We will definitely be visiting again.

Fantastic pub. Loads of character. Friendly staff. Great dinner enjoyed by 4 of us. Beef steak pie wonderful.

Another really delicious meal at this superb and friendly local pub. Congratulations to Lisa and Sarah on taking over the business and we wish you all the very best. See you again soon.

Such a lovely old building, very friendly and welcoming staff, with one particular lady who couldn’t do enough, carrying my heavy case upstairs (thank you). The true highlight was dinner in front of the log burner, with the best steak pie I have ever eaten! I’ll remember this place for a long time and will definitely be back!

Brilliant food and service from friendly and welcoming staff. Really good menu selection. Great choice of drinks. Lovely atmosphere, visited twice in two days, can’t fault it.

We have been coming to this pub every summer for over 10 years and we all feel it’s really really lost it’s way. Every year we come here as its really near to the holiday cottage we rent . We won’t be coming back. The prices are now exorbitant £7 a pint lager! £10.50 small glass of wine. The staff used to be jolly, chatty and nice but now just look like they don’t want to be there . We could hear the black haired bar manageress swearing in a very vulgar way in the kitchens on a number of occasions in the evening. Just so unpleasant. Not what you want when you are taking your 90 year old parents out. . Made us all feel very uncomfortable when our server came out looking welled up. My dad wanted to leave when he heard this. Being British we kept quiet but it’s bothered me so much since our holiday. I had to write something in the hope that somebody who owns the place might do something about it. Overall now .. over priced, staff who are clearly deeply unhappy and don’t want to be there. Not a very nice atmosphere, particularly when you have paid over £280 for essentially a pub meal I had to stop my 90 year old dad having a rant at her when she came to take payment . Well done lescar You ruined our evening Our last night of our holiday we went to the Norman knight which was a country mile away and a country mile better. £5.05 a pint and £175 for all of us Very disappointed to be writing such a negative review but problems clearly come from the management and to treat young staff this way is unacceptable. Ruined our evening

Had a delicious meal there The pie was gorgeous as was the treacle tart for pud A bit on the pricey side, especially drinks, but if you come away happy with food it’s worth it Fantastic service too Will definitely be back Very dog friendly with a lovely garden

The food is consistently good , we have gone there for many years, The reason for my lower rating is due to the rude unprofessional attitude of some of the staff , this has happened on occasion and I noticed in the reviews this has happened to others,

We have passed the Red Lion many times on our way from Chipping Norton and Stratford upon Avon and thought it was time for a visit with friends. Sarah and Lisa run a great ship - we were made so welcome, given a nice pre booked table and were delighted with the varied and interesting menu. The drinks list was equally formidable. All four of us rated our experience five stars. High quality local products used - a most enjoyable two course meal from the a la carte menu - sadly no room for puds which looked equally tempting. Faultless - and obvioiusly popular as the car park was wo thirds full before 12.30 - midweek. A tip - they serve morning coffee from 10am daily - so yiou can pop by and look at the menu.

Lovely country pub! We visited the Red Lion with friends and our dogs after a walk nearby. Staff were very friendly and accommodating; we had made a booking for later in the afternoon but decided to enjoy the sunshine in the pub garden (as the weather was better than expected!). The food was fantastic, each of us enjoyed a different main dish (including roast, fish and guinea fowl) and the dogs enjoyed a gravy bone and snooze in the lovely lawned garden behind the pub. Highly recommend, the Red Lion was the perfect place to finish a great day out with friends.

Just sent 1 night here lovely cosy pub,room was ideal ,clean,everything was explained in good detail.had an evening meal very well presented and we couldn't fault the starter and main course (to full for desert) pleasant evening.breakfast menu very substantial and cooked perfectly didn't need to eat again all day. All staff very attentive and happy to chat not just serve food and drinks which is often not the case. Our dog was well catered for and fell asleep quite happily in the bar while we relaxed with a well deserved drink after our long walk .we will be back,thanks again to all staff

Bed, breakfast And dinner Wonderful, warm welcome. Delicious food. Beautiful old inn. The most comfortable bed we have ever slept in. Gorgeous bedroom with tea, coffee making facilities, Molton Brown products in the bathroom. An absolute delight. Will definitely return.

Terrible service. Over one hour wait for food. The attitude of the staff was couldn't care less, and an especially patronising manager.

Although it wasn’t a particularly significant birthday, I wanted to treat my wife to a night away at a decent pub-restaurant with nearby gardens to visit. I picked the Red Lion in the Cotswolds as it seemed to have a good reputation and was close...

A party of 7 of us recently visited the Red Lion after a previous visit by one of the couples. From the moment we arrived the staff were rushing us to order. The level of service was inept and unprofessional and the young staff, whilst...

We loved EVERYTHING about our visit! The location is excellent - the venue is fantastic (perfect balance between cosy pub and excellent restaurant. The food was genuinely excellent (spoiled for choice in the evening and the breakfast menu was one of the most extensive I...

Just fabulous,) outstanding service and food:) top notch. Would highly recommend a visit.. Will be making it one of our regular places to visit:) we’re very local anyway, and this is a gem on our doorstep. Xxx

On a mission to Shipston 0n Stour, we drove past the Red Lion and noted how smart it looked. Our return journey coincided with lunchtime and we called in for an impromptu pit stop. In an area already rich with wonderful hostelries we were bowled...

Like Goldilock's porridge, this restaurant (it has a pub feel but there is almost no space for drinking) is just right. I had the steak pie and chips: simple food made really well. The pie was chunky, well filled and delicious with lovely pastry. The...

We visited the Red Lion for lunch to celebrate our birthdays. The pub is very dog friendly so we were delighted to be able to bring our pooches along with us. The food really stood out, absolutely delicious and wholesome and a lovely variety of...

Was passing through Long Compton on Saturday and stoped for lunch. Received a really warm welcome at the bar from Jonathan. Got shown to a table and ordered the rump steak, which was delicious. If I’m ever back in Long Compton, I’ll be heading back!

We have just stayed for two nights with our two little dogs. Originally booked for three of us, my two daughters and myself. But unfortunately my younger daughter found she was covid positive on the Day before we were due to meet. We rang immediately...

Friendly helpful service, lovely old building, generous top quality Steak & Ale and Shepherd's pies. Discretionary service charge pointed out: we were happy to pay it. Restaurant rather than pub prices, I suppose, but we were satisfied with the quality. Would definitely return.

We booked a table via the booking app for Saturday night. Warmly welcomed and shown to our table. Menu had good range of food but was not overly long which always suggests some home cooking. The lamb kofta starter was tasty and both starter salads...

Great food with a varied menu catering for a lot of needs. Great wine list. Very dog friendly and staff lovely and very attentive.

Positives: The pub is welcoming and in a lovely setting, the staff are friendly and helpful. Good selection of meals and drinks Negatives: Not recommended if you are not dog people as they seem to be allowed to roam around even under our table. In...

First visit to The Red Lion, always looked lovely driving through Long Compton so my friend and I decided to try it for Sunday Lunch. The meat wasn't cooked as I asked the vegetables were quite hard and the managers general attitude wasn't as you...

We really enjoyed our 2 day stay at the Red Lion. Staff were extremely friendly without being 'in your face'. Room was very comfortable with a great range of Molton Brown products in the bathroom. We arrived early whilst some work was being completed, but...

Stayed at this wonderful pub Saturday 26th June 2022. We happened to be driving down to Portsmouth and stopped to see if they had a room for the night. The pub/restaurant was heaving but watching the staff (including some youngsters) we were so impressed with...

Had a lovely stay here last week, it was my husbands birthday and we decided to take a family trip to cotswolds with our dog. They are extremely pet friendly and the room was beautiful. Lovely comfy bed and everything we needed. Nothing was too...

From the moment we arrived the staff and management were lovely. Welcoming, friendly and professional people. The drinks were really sensibly priced, as was the food, which was excellent. Thanks to you all, we will return.

Staying in Long Compton for the weekend and decided to visit the Red Lion for an early evening drink and maybe a light meal. We were told in no uncertain terms that only guests of the hotel and pre booked tables were welcome. We said...

A simply delightful dining experience. A very cosy atmosphere in which the Staff obviously take great pride. An excellent menu.

Just when we thought the Red Lion was a very good pub, they have upped their game. The food is just as good, staff still as amazing but there have now been a whole raft of excellent upgrades to the building. We stayed in Daisy,...

Had a really nice Christmas meal food and staff both first class would most definitely go again. We ate from the Christmas meal my husband and I had the pate to start followed by Christmas Dinner and crumble to finish enjoyed everything.

We stayed at the Rd Lion for two nights over the weekend and have to say the team have created a rather special place. Wonderful, personal service, great rooms at an excellent price for the Cotswolds, fantastic kitchen team with superb food for breakfast and...

My wife and I stayed at the Red Lion whilst visiting the Cotswolds, the staff were warm and welcoming and could not have done more. Our room was warm and very comfortable and all the extras need for our dog were there. Great staff, great...

Nice welcome (ish) but they would do well nit to argue with customers about their preferred place to sit. One way to deter business is arguing. Had the Roast Beef which was fine, just way overpriced for the portion controlled amounts served. 2 thin slices...

Everything was perfect, and staff went the extra mile to satisfy anything we asked for, arranging taxis and drying out wet gear. Food excellent and drinks also. Made to feel very welcome and couldn’t ask for more.

On,y dropped off for a quick snack. Highly recommend the shared Camembert. Plenty of bread and was delicious. Staff very obliging and friendly.

Never felt compelled to say anything negative about this establishment until now, in fact quite the opposite as the food is usually very good. However when we visited as a family recently my 24 year old daughter was challenged on her age when ordering a...

Lots of choice of good quality food. Friendly service . Good portions imaginative starter of smoked haddock wrapped in a rarebit ..fab.

Cannot recommend this fabulous pub enough. Lovely room with very comfortable bed and quiet throughout the night, great choice of breakfast and always served with a smile by the staff who can't do enough for you, nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend booking...

Having booked out table for 6 pm for today arrived on time and seated in the restaurant by 6.10 ordered drinks for 7 people they came ordered main course food waited 30 minutes for that to come ate our main say 20 minutes roughly then...

Second stay here, a really comfortable inn with great food and friendly staff. New room Bella was lovely and very much appreciated the Molton Brown toiletries- we will be back in the winter

Have just returned home after wonderful 4 night stay at The Red Lion. Can t fault this place - great location for exploring the Cotswolds, fabulous food at breakfast and dinner and friendly professional staff. As another reviewer has written you should book a table...

A nice pub with great service and food. Perhaps a little on the expensive side for what it's serving but good food well made.

A beautiful, welcoming place- staff were friendly and helpful. Food was amazing, it was cooked to perfection and good price! This place is a real gem!

Stayed here for our 39th wedding anniversary. Lovely place to stay. Staff are very accommodating. We loved our two night stay. It is a good base to see the Cotswolds.

Celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and booked here as had always had a good meal pre-covid. Sadly it was not the case this time. I can only imagine that there has been a change of chef and/or management. Staff were friendly enough but didn’t ask...

Extremely poor service. No checks on our drinks or food, or care for customer experience. £14 for a sharing dish with 4 small pieces of bread as a portion was nowhere near sufficient, and when questioned, gave inaccurate information followed by condescending tone (to the...

Great meal and staff were fantastic - very friendly and welcoming. Good menu options for my Mum who is gluten free. Dog friendly and good size car park. Would definitely go back when we return to the Cotswolds.

Great atmosphere good food and lovely staff. Dog friendly and very helpful. Love this pub!!!!!! Hooky Pie, Hook Norton beer, great choice of gins.

Stopped for a bit of lunch and were well attended to by the staff. The beer was delicious and the quick bites tasted nice, although were a bit expensive. Covid rules were strictly enforced, although it would have been nice to enjoy our drink and...

We met our daughter and son in law for Sunday lunch, you wouldn't really know it was Sunday. One roast on the menu which was beef, my daughter does not eat beef and I am a vegetarian. The only vegetarian main on the menu was...

Really great meal. Seated by an open window as requested. All staff attentive and friendly, especially the manager. Signed in on the NHS app with no problem at all. We both had steak which we know comes from an excellent local butcher and it did...

I have never given a one-star review but today is the day. Upon arrival, I was seated and the waitress took my order. While she was away, I scanned myself into the COVID NHS tracker app. I was stunned and frankly disgusted that the apparent...

Had an amazing over night stay, having had a tasting session at a local distillery. We then had a wonderful evening meal the food was superb, the staff were very friendly and made us feel at home. And hats off to them, making sure everyone...

Good and service was good, downfall was a dog wandering around tables then a couple with 2 wet smelling dogs were seated at next table to us, I’m a huge animal fan, just not eating

Possibly the best Sunday lunch we've ever been served. Excellent meats, we had pork, beef and duck, a plentiful and well cooked selection of vegetables and a generous amount of really tasty gravy. Also good selection of pump ales. We sat in the pleasant garden...

We visited The Red Lion, twice this week when we were staying in the Cotswolds with my parents. We have nothing but praise for The Red Lion and its staff. My Dad is frail and unable to manage steps, so I contacted them prior to...

The last sunny day of September before even more stringent COVID-19 restrictions kick in for the hospitality sector amongst others, and we ate lunch here. We went through the one way system the pub has in place straight through and out into the spacious beer...

Stopped off for a quick bite to eat. Really friendly staff and great service. Implementation of CV-19 regulations was excellent, track and trace, temp check etc. The owner was really accommodating as we arrived 15 mins before the kitchen closed - we had soup which...

An excellent evening. The Red Lion at Long Compton excelled in every area. It was easy to find from the postcode, and had a decently sized carpark. it's attention to covid was the best I have ever come across, zapped on arrival, told the rules,...

For those who like a Sunday feeling in a pub we feel we must give this pub a shout out. We booked lunch for two. Completely Covid safe here and well placed tables for comfortable social distancing. The consistency in this pub is faultless. Every...

We stumbled across this pub today while out for a drive/walking. We were so glad we did, excellent food all locally sourced (where possible), generous portions and the service was outstanding. We will be back.

Struggling to find somewhere to eat as everywhere full came across this place, One way system in and out.Temperature and contact details taken on arrival Tables spaced out, felt very well run , very safe Dog friendly and had our dog with us at the...

We called ahead on the off chance and managed to get in for lunch. Firstly, we were very impressed by the COVID precautions, they did everything they could to make us feel safe and secure and relaxed at the same time. Temperature and contact details...

We were very impressed by the COVID precautions being taken here as described by previous reviewers. I cannot understand why people complain when recommended measures designed to keep them safe are conscientiously adhered to. We went to a restaurant recently where there was no one...

After spotting this pub while driving around the local area, we tried our luck with a last minute reservation. They were clearly busy for food when we called in the afternoon but still managed to squeeze us in right before the kitchen closed - fantastic...

Our party of six enjoyed an excellent evening meal at The Red Lion last week on one of the hottest days in August 2020. After taking our order, our very accommodating and friendly waitress asked if she could get us anything else, so I asked...

Abit strong on the covid-19 measures and not on the eat out to help out scheme even though it is advertised on the government website. upon arrival my 3 Yr old was asked to have his temperature taken with a temperature gun to his forhead......

May we say thanks to the team at the Red Lion for a lovely'safe' place for a meal with friends Excellent Covid restrictions, explained well , we felt very safe & well informed Good food as always , cooked beautifully , in these odd times...

Visited the Red Lion for lunch on the strength of recommendations and TA reviews, but we were sadly disappointed. Covid measures were strong - track and trace, one-way system etc., but we booked separate tables to accommodate our large 'bubble' and the staff fussed over...

This evening was our first outing for a meal since lockdown eased. On arrival we were welcomed by a staff member and politely informed of the Covid mitigation measures we were required to adhere too. We were then escorted to our table. How pleasant to...

It is so good to have our wonderful local pub open again after such a long time. All the safety measures were well thought out and we felt very safe to dine here. We had a super meal, the standard being as good as it...

Visited for lunch. Excellent Covid measures. Temperature taken, track and trace and all staff in masks. Had a lovely lunch all cooked from fresh. Staff very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Well done to all staff for looking after their customers!

Our first pub lunch out, with 2 friends, since the beginning of lockdown. The staff were very friendly and took us through their guidelines to keep us and them safe. Filled in the track and trace etc. Food was excellent and cooked perfectly! Couldn’t fault...

Booked a table for Sunday lunch. The pub is following the Covid guidelines, temperature check, track and trace via QR code, one way system and tables set far apart. Nice Sunday lunch menu. The waitress apologised for the delay in getting our drinks but we...

Basic food and poor customer service. We booked a table for lunch, initially greeted with a warm welcome and good COVID secure standards. However we were say down at our table for almost 20 minutes before being given a menu, at this only happened because...

Very relaxed and tasty lunch mid-way through a 4 hour walk in the Rollright area. This is one of the few pubs we could find in the area which had re-opened post Lockdown. Were very organised, took our details and our temperatures on arrival -...

Very warm welcome, alongside thorough Covid prevention measures. We loved our food, from the complimentary bread with oil and balsamic vinegar dip, through a beetroot,fig and walnut salad, which was made available as a main from the starter menu at our request, to the delicious...

An excellent menu that gave each of our party a delicious lunch. The starters were all very tasty & well presented. The mains all fully enjoyed - sadly no room for puddings! Friendly & attentive staff complemented the occasion. Thank you. Tim.

Dinner on our first night staying in town. The prawn cocktail was too vinegary and spicy with a langoustine which was inedible. The ‘pie’ only had a top crust and had a very watery gravy. My second glass of wine never arrived. Would not return...

Found an ideal inn to meet old friends - perfect for anyone wanting a good balance of pub and hotel. Lovely setting in a pretty Cotswold village, 5 nice rooms and a lovely bar and restaurant. Proper Inn food and good beers and wines, all...

We were out for a day's geocaching with a couple of friends. We parked in the car park, booked a table for later and then set off on our walk. On our return we browsed through the a la carte menu and the specials board...

We recently visited for a Sunday evening meal with our dog and were warmly welcomed by the staff and even the customers. There is a good range of food on the menu, they serve all day so we ate nice and early 2 courses. We...

We arrived on a dreary, damp and cold Friday, accompanied by our very exuberant 6 month old puppy. We received a very warm welcome and put at table near a roaring fire. Within minutes our Lab was contently lying under the table. Being such a...

Just written review, you have it as red lion little compton., it is Long Compton.You must check your own site.

Five of us had an early dinner on Saturday evening and it was wonderful. My wife, her Mum and I met a couple (friends) and it was an excellent evening. For our friends it was their first visit and they thoroughly enjoyed it. I had...

We had a family meal for 18 adults and 5 children, we had a section of the pub to ourselves, the meal was very good, as the pub was almost full there was a wait for food, when it arrived it was hot and all...

We visited this fine pub most recently and had to book a table mid afternoon due to it being so busy. No wonder though it is quality with the food just yum! Good service despite the staff being run off their feet. It has a...

We had some friends visiting and had a lovely meal. This is a great pub, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff & delicious options for dinner would 100% recommend!

Lovely Cotswolds pub, staff friendly and helpful, log fires and dog friendly - so perfect ambience, food quality was great and a great choice of food on the menu. Would definitely recommend!

We were a family of 10 visiting for Sunday lunch we all had different meals, I had the roast beef, it was just average , roast potatoes under done and not piping hot. others had to wait for food as had been forgotten It is...

Had an excellent meal today to celebrate our dear friends special birthday. Friendly,efficient,informative service. We have a dog at home so the well behaved doggie wandering around did not bother us. Food was lovely and the choice of potatoes and portion of veg included were...

Had a delicious family meal here (approx 15 of us) mixture of children and adults. The staff and service were great, lovely food, good price. Would recommend