The Red Lion Inn

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Enjoyed a nice lunch in this popular, traditional pub. Good selection on the menu of pub classics, which are tasty and good portions. It was very busy at 13.00 so we had to sit in the gazebo, but still had a good atmosphere. It will get cold though so I recommend booking. Staff were friendly but busy.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Trying to get a table on a Saturday is tuff but we got one outside which was lovely. The food was really good but service was not great compared to American standards. You have to order your own food at the bar and don't forget your table number. Also get your own utensils and condiments. Such a weird concept but its how the do it. But overall good food in a nice place by the water with some parking in the back of the restaurant.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Lovely little historic place. Great relaxed atmosphere and helpful friendly staff. The food was exceptionally good, both myself and my wife enjoyed our visit hugely. We chose to try this establishment for a change from our usual anniversary destination and we will definitely be returning in the near future! Highly recommend.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “My son was home from Nijmegan for a few days so we went for an afternoon walk to Torry Bay Nature Reserve, then to the red lion for a bite to eat. The staff were excellent, so friendly and helpfull the food excellent and they have great vegetatian options. Great outside seating area, parking and dog friendly would gladly recommend. 👏👏👏”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Highly recommended to stop here if you are visiting Culross. The food was excellent, prepared really nicely. My salad (pear and mozzarella) was amazing, exactly what I wanted on a warm day. The staff is also always looking around to see if you are fine. You need to order at the bar.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “We came for a late lunch at about 3:15 pm on a cold Monday in April without reservation. About a third of the tables were occupied. I asked for a corner table that sat 3, we were 2, the greeter kept offering their worse tables, some for four, near drafty door, noisy kitchen. We were about to leave since it was turning unpleasant when they showed us another almost empty room. Refused to seat us any of the window tables there so we took the table offered. It was then we noticed it was next to the toilet door and to the other exit from the kitchen. See photo. We had ordered drinks by then but should have left anyway. I’m not sure why they were so unpleasant, by the time we left the place was almost all empty. Food was just ok but acceptable, perhaps we go to Italy often were standards are higher. We should have paid for the sodas we ordered and left. I could understand their attitude at a busy dinner time, but in the afternoon of low season with an empty shop?? It felt they were doing us a favor, not as welcomed customers. I’m a senior, a physician work hard and travelled all the way from the US. I do not feel like coming back.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Beautiful old pub in beautiful old Culross. BOOKING ESSENTIAL due to the popularity of the place and it's easy to see why. First of all the food is tremendous; my smoked battered haddock was ace, mum's lamb rump was incredible (and actually great value for money at £18.50). Add to all this the lovely old interior & a friendly youthful service and it's well worth crossing the border into Fife to visit.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “I can't praise The Red Lion enough for being so warm, so inviting, and so accommodating. As a pair of vegans, the idea of having a hot meal inside an ancient pub in a historical town is simply unthinkable in America. But this being in the UK, there were multiple options for us. Being able to sit and enjoy a pub like this was something my husband wanted to do very much during our trip. Our waitress, who was young but obviously hard-working and professional, made it happen. Knowing that we only had about an hour before our tour bus took off again, she made sure to get our food and drinks out in time. She even checked in to tell us that the veggie sausages were in the same fryer as the meat and to check whether that was OK. So very thoughtful and kind. I ended up getting a mushroom stroganoff while my husband got the sausages. The food comes out without a lot of flash, looking like something you'd make it at home, but it was all truly delicious. We loved soaking up the atmosphere and just having a nice hot meal at the end of a long day. Being able to enjoy a place like this was really so special to us. We will never forget the warmth, cheer, and hospitality we felt here. Even if we never end up back in Culross, I hope The Red Lion is around for hundreds of years to come.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “We had a great experience at Red Lion Inn. The food was excellent, and the staff were outstanding — extremely prompt, friendly, and genuinely fun, which really added to the atmosphere. When we arrived at 2:30pm, the place was already full, so I’d strongly recommend reserving a table between 12pm and 3pm on a Saturday. We booked for 3:30pm instead and spent the time beforehand enjoying a walk around the village, which worked perfectly. Well worth a visit.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “A fantastic pub in an absolutely beautiful location. Culross itself is stunning, with its beautifully aged buildings, and The Red Lion fits perfectly into that historic setting. It's worth visiting for the area alone! ​A note on parking: While the roads are tight and there isn't parking at the immediate rear entrance, don't let that put you off. There's a public car park just beyond a nearby playpark, only a 3-minute walk away, which was very convenient. ​The pub itself is cosy, well-maintained, and incredibly welcoming. We met family there, and the atmosphere was great—busy and friendly. The staff were attentive and really added to the experience. The food was superb; everything came out fresh and was super tasty. I highly recommend checking the specials, as the steak and sausage pie was amazing! The chips were proper good, too. It's great that they also offer a gluten-free menu. A real gem of a place.”

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