The Red Lion
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About The Red Lion
The Red Lion is a pub on High St in Doncaster, open daily with no bookings needed, just walk in. The menu keeps things simple with a short beer selection among its two listed offerings. Outdoor seating is available for anyone who prefers to sit outside, and the step-free entrance allows easy access for visitors with mobility needs. Dogs are welcome inside, making it a straightforward stop for those out with a pet. The daily hours mean there is no need to check for specific opening days before visiting High St.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention good pint on tap, pub quiz nights, roaring open fire and live music events.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention good pint on tap, pub quiz nights, roaring open fire and live music events.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the pint as the highlight, with several praising a "great pint" and one naming a "pint of John Smiths" enjoyed during a pub quiz. Close behind is the friendly, relaxed feel described repeatedly, with mentions of a "roaring fire" on a quiet night and staff called "brilliant" and "kind and attentive." Several also highlight events held there, including a "mini festival" with live musicians and a daughter's 40th birthday party that one reviewer called a "brilliant night." Dog owners note it as dog friendly, and sports fans mention it as a good spot to watch a match on TV. One reviewer offers a mild caveat, describing the pub as "very quiet" with limited parking, though noting it was a welcome option when other local pubs were closed. The recurring picture is of a traditional Yorkshire local where quiz nights, live music evenings, and family celebrations keep drawing people back for another pint by the fire.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the pint as the highlight, with several praising a "great pint" and one naming a "pint of John Smiths" enjoyed during a pub quiz. Close behind is the friendly, relaxed feel described repeatedly, with mentions of a "roaring fire" on a quiet night and staff called "brilliant" and "kind and attentive." Several also highlight events held there, including a "mini festival" with live musicians and a daughter's 40th birthday party that one reviewer called a "brilliant night." Dog owners note it as dog friendly, and sports fans mention it as a good spot to watch a match on TV. One reviewer offers a mild caveat, describing the pub as "very quiet" with limited parking, though noting it was a welcome option when other local pubs were closed. The recurring picture is of a traditional Yorkshire local where quiz nights, live music evenings, and family celebrations keep drawing people back for another pint by the fire.
Featured reviews
- Dean Symmans
“Great boozer, friendly, great service, sport on tv”
- gillian mary haigh
“Had a brilliant night by all for daughter's 40th birthday party on Saturday 10th of January 2026 would highly recommend”
- paul wood
“A good local, local Yorkshire pub but very quite and parking is limited but at least it was open the other pubs in Askern not so!”
- steve shufflebotham
“Went to red lion for the min festival on sat,we enjoyed it very much,great atmosphere great musicians and very well planned and organised,well done mark & Tracy”
- Mick Shaxted
“Nice place for a beer ,friendly atmosphere and dog friendly”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Has bar games
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Serves beer
- Serves spirits
- Has seating
- Has live music
- Good for watching sport
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 2
- Serves alcohol
- Serves wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Red Lion
- Foresters Arms4.42713.3 miReservationsOutdoor seating
buffet spread, pie chips and peas, smoothed chicken sauce
- 4.5 mi£10–20Reservations
outdoor patio area, halloumi flatbread, beer and cocktails
- 5.7 mi away£10–20
reasonably priced drinks, private function room for parties, refurbished outdoor patio seating
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 4.484 | — | £10–20 | good pint on tap, pub quiz nights, roaring open fire |
| Foresters ArmsReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.4271 | 3.3 mi | — | buffet spread, pie chips and peas, smoothed chicken sauce |
| The Hart of Barnby DunReservations | 4.850 | 4.5 mi | £10–20 | outdoor patio area, halloumi flatbread, beer and cocktails |
| The Mallard, Cusworth, Doncaster | 4.5186 | 5.7 mi away | £10–20 | reasonably priced drinks, private function room for parties, refurbished outdoor patio seating |
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