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About The Red Lion
On Eaton St in Norwich, The Red Lion is a pub with a menu of 55 dishes running from bread and olives to a 10oz dry aged prime sirloin steak. Chicken liver parfait and marinated anchovy fillets sit alongside a cheese plate among the starters, and chunky chips or skinny fries accompany the mains. A specials section changes alongside the regular menu, and Sunday roast, served with vegetables and potatoes, can be booked ahead even though the rest of the week runs on a walk-in basis. The pub opens daily. It has traded for around 50 years, and the layout has changed over that time.
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Menu & Prices
55 dishes · mains £5–35- Chunky Chips Or Skinny Fries£4.50
- 10oz Dry Aged Prime Sirloin Steak£34.95
- Cheese Plate£14.95
- Bread & Olives£6.95
- Marinated Anchovy Fillets£6.95
- Chicken Liver Parfait£12.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, roasted vegetables, unique daily specials and extensive menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, roasted vegetables, unique daily specials and extensive menu.
Featured reviews
- Colin Ryan
“Still a welcoming venue after 50 years. As students we visited regularly and apart from a change of layout it felt pretty much the same. …”
- Professor Nancy Fontaine
“My two friends and I regularly catch up & eat at the Red Lion. The chef is superb and the menu is extensive. The ‘specials’ are unique, varied & all taste divine. We love the service as all the staff are welcoming & friendly. Last night we …”
- junem450
“Sunday lunch ||This is usually a good experience but this Sunday was a little different. Not sure if the owners were away … the chicken was fine but the roasted veg and potatoes seemed not the usual, I thought perhaps frozen bit rubbery. …”
- Meryl Falvey
“We have just had a Sunday roast at the Red Lion. It's was the most amazing roast I've ever had. Quality, quantity and flavour. The staff were great. So friendly and efficient. Pity we don't live near here but then if we did I would be size of a house”
- Steve Falvey
“Honestly, do not look any further. Pick up your phone and make a reservation now. You will not be disappointed. The food is outstanding and service is just as good. What a truly exceptional experience we had today. Sunday roast was perfection, quality meat with loads of lovely vegetables all served perfectly cooked. This was all topped of by exceptional service from a team of staff led by the most professional, positive and competent manager that we've witnessed for many years. It was a delight to witness someone so keen that she and her team made the whole experience positive for customers.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is what reviewers return to most, with one calling it the best roast they've had for quality, quantity and flavour, and another praising the quality meat and perfectly cooked vegetables. Staff are described as friendly and efficient, and one reviewer singles out the manager. A chef's specials draw praise too. One reviewer found the roasted veg and potatoes rubbery and possibly frozen on one visit.
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