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About The Red Lion
On Matlock Grn in Matlock, The Red Lion is a pub and inn with its own brewery, a restaurant and rooms for overnight stays that come with breakfast. The bar is very big, with lots of room to sit, and the beers on offer have included John Smith's, Kev's Bitter and Bass. The kitchen works as a steak house and carvery, and the restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Sunday lunch is a carvery only, with no other options. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday carvery roast, clean modern rooms, fresh local breakfast and john smith's and bass.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday carvery roast, clean modern rooms, fresh local breakfast and john smith's and bass.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly bar staff, with one saying they felt like locals while on holiday. Close behind are the food, including a good roast, and a breakfast made with fresh local produce, plus a clean room and comfy bed. One diner wanted an alternative to the Sunday carvery, the only option offered, and one visitor found no dark house beers available.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly bar staff, with one saying they felt like locals while on holiday. Close behind are the food, including a good roast, and a breakfast made with fresh local produce, plus a clean room and comfy bed. One diner wanted an alternative to the Sunday carvery, the only option offered, and one visitor found no dark house beers available.
Featured reviews
- Sandra Smith
“Well worth a stop food excellent staff brilliant and location perfect cleanliness outstanding”
- Graham Coulson
“A good pub, friendly staff, well worth a visit.”
- Tiffany Joy
“Lovely pub with very friendly bar staff who make you feel very welcome when you’re on holiday! 😆 We felt like locals with how much they talked to us, it was really lovely! They were very funny too and nice! ☺️ Sadly didn’t try any of their own beers because they didn’t have any dark ones available at that time but ended up having John Smith’s, Kev’s Bitter and Bass which were good! Lovely surrounds, with lots of room everywhere to sit and a very big bar to get served at! Nice back garden 🪴 and front patio area to sit in the sun! 🌞 Would definitely come again if we were in the area and recommend it! 🩷 Didn’t try the food this time but would if we came again as they said it was really nice!”
- Tina Temple
“Went on Sunday lunch the food was lovely but would have preferred a a choice as they only did the carvery no other options.”
- lyndsey darnell
“Had a 2 night stay for my birthday we love matlock but we live fairly close so one of us always has to drive The room was immaculate really clean and fresh tge bed was super comfy and the bathroom really modern an extremely clean, the breakfast was beautiful you could tell the produce was fresh and local really friendly management and bar team. Would we visit again absolutely even if driving fir a day out would definitely return for a meal and drink Close to local attractions and shops 5* service all round 🥰🥰”
Highlights
“Elegant rooms in a cosy inn offering a restaurant, a bar & a brewery, plus free breakfast.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Breakfast
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Red Lion
- The Duke William Matlock4.46950.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak and ale pie, camping pitches, mutton pie
- Monk Bar4.23530.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
cocktails, dress code enforcement, slow distracted bar service
- Remarkable Hare4.41,7520.3 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
sunday roast, pie of the day, lamb gyros
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red LionReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6609 | — | — | sunday carvery roast, clean modern rooms, fresh local breakfast |
| The Duke William MatlockReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4695 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | steak and ale pie, camping pitches, mutton pie |
| Monk BarReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2353 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | cocktails, dress code enforcement, slow distracted bar service |
| Remarkable HareReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.41,752 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, pie of the day, lamb gyros |
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