
The Red Lion
“Traditional inn offering a relaxed atmosphere for classic pub fare, cask ales and wines, plus fires.”
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Quick info
About The Red Lion
On Lady Ln in Solihull, The Red Lion is a pub serving classic pub fare alongside cask ales and wines. The dining room has been recently refurbished with new decor, colours and furniture, and food is brought to the table by servers rather than collected at a counter. A pet-friendly seating zone sets dogs among bookshelves stocked with books on display. The kitchen runs a pie of the day that changes daily, and the Sunday menu includes a lamb skewer with slaw alongside the Sunday roast, with extra gravy accommodated on request. Fires are part of the setting. The pub opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than reservations.
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Sunday Roast
- Coffee
- Fish & Chips
- Sirloin
- Cider
- Ribeye Steak
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, recent refurbishment, dog friendly pub and lamb skewer with slaw.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, recent refurbishment, dog friendly pub and lamb skewer with slaw.
Featured reviews
- Hailey Penzer
“This is my first time here since google reviews became a thing and im going to review this experience. the staff are so friendly, and happy and helpful, from the offset i just felt comfortable. The decor is delightful, I could see myself having a family meal here based off this. The menu, albeit small, was a nice selection and price probably about average for the area. Unfortunately the pie of the day, had red wine in the sauce and I wasnt made aware (as you have to ask what the pie of the day is), i dont particularly like that sauce so it stopped me having the opportunity to enjoy it all, but what i did manage to eat was wonderful, felt really homely. We ordered our daughter the brownie and ice cream for dessert and sadly, a hair came in it, not a small hair, a long, well embedded hair. We sent it back and they was very apologetic, and we was sent a replacement. Unfortunately the second one, had spent abit too long in the microwave and the bottom of it was like a brick and was burnt (and tasted it too) we didnt complain again as we had paid the bill whilst waiting for the replacement dessert. Plus the staff are that nice i didnt want to make them feel embarrassed. We did leave a tip because the staff are so nice and attentive. Unfortunately due to the food experience i wouldnt go for a family meal there again but i would definitely go back for drinks and maybe bar snacks. Its a lovely little pub, and i would recommend.”
- Ben Smith
“Took my mum for her birthday. Had a great Friday morning, service was lovely! Food was great, 5 stars!”
- Graham Woodall
“Due to M42 closure, we arrived 40 minutes late for lunch. The staff, Charlotte in particular, were very understanding and accommodating when we phoned ahead and also informed our waiting friends of the situation. On arrival we were treated very well and felt no pressure to rush our meal. The food was excellent, as always, and table service by Charlotte and her colleagues was first rate.”
- Margaret Cave
“A very nice recent refurbishment. A relaxing atmosphere. The Sunday roast is the best I have had when eating out. There was plenty of tasty food on our plate and we were given extra gravy when we requested it. The staff here are lovely and give you a warm welcome. A good place to meet family and friends. Thank you to all the staff at The Red Lion.”
- bowiewhist
“Taken here as guest of friends who live locally. I was very impressed. Seated in pet friendly zone with book shelves with very intriguing books. Great Sunday menu - I had lamb skewer with slaw and it was succulent, tender and well presented. Friends had roast dinners and various puds. My glass of wine was fine. Nice table server. No complaints at all.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Warm, friendly table service is what most reviewers return to, with servers described as cheerful, welcoming and helpful, and one party who phoned ahead after a motorway closure found the staff understanding about their late arrival. The food comes close behind: one diner calls the Sunday roast the best they have had eating out, with extra gravy brought on request, while others praise a beef dish cooked to perfection and a succulent lamb skewer with slaw. The recent refurbishment earns credit for beautiful new colours and furniture that kept the pub's charm. Reviewers also mention the relaxed atmosphere and the dog friendly seating, where one server gave a dog treats and fuss. The one detailed complaint comes from a family meal. The pie of the day had red wine in the sauce and the diner was not told, a long hair turned up in a brownie, and the replacement was burnt on the bottom from the microwave. That reviewer still plans to return for drinks. Another diner celebrating a birthday had a candle put on their cake.
Location
Bars near The Red Lion
- Blue Bell Cider House4.41,4901 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast carvery, canal side location, doom bar beer
- 2.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
carvery, vegetable selection, homemade cakes
- 2.5 mi£10–50ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
cooked breakfast, pork belly with croquettes, bacon brie chutney baguette
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 4.42,388 | — | £15–30 | sunday roast, recent refurbishment, dog friendly pub |
| Blue Bell Cider HouseReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,490 | 1 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast carvery, canal side location, doom bar beer |
| Hillfield Farm - Dining & CarveryReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.23,473 | 2.1 mi | £10–20 | carvery, vegetable selection, homemade cakes |
| The Bell, Tanworth-in-ArdenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4513 | 2.5 mi | £10–50 | cooked breakfast, pork belly with croquettes, bacon brie chutney baguette |
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