Red Lion

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  Stuart Dicken

  ·1 month ago

  “Forster visited the Red Lion 5 years ago when we moved to the area and thought not the place for us. Since Sue and the team have been running the place what can we say it is now our go to place her the family and the rest of the team always give great service and value. The pub is truly part of the community and does an amazing job as home to the local Royal British Legion”

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  Risa Risa

  ·1 month ago

  “We come with our dog Blu, the pub is very clean, the staff are absolutely amazing, and will go above and beyond for you. We had food, and it was delicious and a nice size also. We literally are planning our 3rd visit. Its lovely to find somewhere to eat and drink, and we can being along our dog. Very happy. 😊”

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  Tracey Giblin

  ·2 months ago

  “16 of us visited or food . No bad meals . We all enjoyed the food , we were told about a wait for food for half an hour , which was fine . We enjoyed our night for two birthday celebrations”

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  Macy Cunningham

  ·4 months ago

  “Great experience, staff friendly and attentive. Food was lovely and good portion sizes. It was all hot, fresh and tasty. I upgraded to the nacho fries which were really nice and a unique option as haven’t seen these anywhere before.”

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  Jamie Dix-Baker

  ·4 months ago

  “Our first ever visit to the Red Lion in Penketh. We had a Dining Out gift card to use and decided upon this pub from the list of participating establishments. Depending on which way on the main road you come from, the parking isn't immediately obvious but there is plenty of it when you do locate the car park. There are indoor and outdoor dining options and service is via a QR code or you can go up to the bar and order food and drink with your table number. There is a children's play area section to this pub so bare that in mind that children may be running around and slightly noisy. The staff on our occasion were friendly and considerate especially since we ordered steak and the skillet was very hot which we were well informed about. The only let down with the food was we wanted to swap out the chips with our mains for pub mash and was told this wasn't possible. However, mash is an item on the menu so this should've been okay. The food was absolutely incredible, creative and tasty. We both ordered the exact same 5oz rump (medium well) with red wine sauce and one side of mac & cheese which was also incredible. The steak came on a bed of fried onions (we thought that was creative!) and the fries were in a separate dish and well seasoned. Our drinks were from the bottle but the selection on offer we appreciated. Our mains truly left an impression on us, very impressed for our first visit. Pricing was arguably this pub's best positive. Very fair in relation to selection and portion sizes. We would recommend based on this experience and will definitely visit again in the future.”

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  qianna _lx

  ·5 months ago

  “i really couldn’t fault this place if i tried!! from start to finish absolutely perfect service, highly impressed with how they treat allergens; triple checked and even brought out freshly washed cutlery / bowls. the staff are lovely and will definitley be returning soon! not everyday you have such good atmospheric and professional service!”

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  Garry Lea

  ·6 months ago

  “Gorgeous food. Friendly staff. Been here a few times over the last few months and it's consistently lovely.”

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  Chris Q

  ·6 months ago

  “We’ve been visiting the Red Lion Penketh regularly for the past 15 years, but sadly, we’ve noticed a steady and significant decline in standards across the board. What happened on 31st March was especially disappointing. We had a table booked for six to celebrate my birthday. Our party included my autistic son, who finds it extremely difficult to leave the house and has not been able to attend school for nearly two years. Outings like this require careful planning, and we always request to sit in the raised area near the children’s play space, tucked into the corner, as it helps manage his sensory needs. We arrived slightly early and saw that our usual seating area had been roped off, with just one person sitting there working on a laptop. We politely asked if we could sit in our usual spot and explained the circumstances, assuring staff that we would not cause any disturbance. Despite this, we were refused, as the individual was apparently auditing the venue. There was no attempt whatsoever to accommodate us or show any understanding of our situation. Given the circumstances, this lack of empathy and flexibility was incredibly disheartening. It is clear that there is a serious lack of awareness and training when it comes to supporting families with children who have additional needs. What should have been a special birthday celebration was completely overshadowed. More importantly, the experience has had a lasting impact on my son, who is now blaming himself — something no child should ever have to feel. I am extremely disappointed and upset by how we were treated. Sadly, this experience means we will not be returning, and I feel it’s important to share this so others are aware.”

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  Louise Wall

  ·8 months ago

  “This pub has been completely turned around. What used to feel cliquey and unwelcoming several years ago is now a genuinely friendly local that you actually look forward to visiting. The service is excellent, especially when it comes to food, orders are handled efficiently and with a smile, and everything feels well organised and relaxed. The real achievement is what the current owners have done with the atmosphere. They’ve created a welcoming, inclusive space that feels like a true community hub, somewhere locals naturally gravitate towards for a drink and a chat. It’s clear a lot of care and effort has gone into making everyone feel at home, and it shows. A huge improvement and a great local to have.”

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  Jay Cannon

  ·11 months ago

  “Lovely food sound staff great pub plenty of parking and a kids part for the little ones.Will definitely back again 😁😁😁”