OUR OVERALL RATING
TYPE OF FOOD:
General pub-style
YOUR REVIEW
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ADDRESS:
The Red Lion Inn, Bottom Street,
Northend, Warwickshire CV47 2TJ
OPENING HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday 5pm to 11pm
Tuesday to Thursday 12.00 to 2.30 and 5pm to 11pm
Friday to Sunday all day from 12.00 onwards
Food serving times:
Afternoons - Tuesday to Saturday
12.00 to 2.00; Sunday 12.00 to 3.00
Evenings - Monday to Saturday 6.30 to
9.00
Coffee and cakes served during all open hours.
The first thing that strikes you when you see the Red Lion from the outside
is how large it is for a small village. It is located very near the Burton
Dassett Park and is a major asset for the walkers and tourist who visit this
delightful spot in Warwickshire. As well as serving tourists it's also a
gathering point for many local activities which are organised in Northend.
Official Website:
Click here
Telephone Number:
01295 770405
Map: See below.
BACKGROUND
The Red Lion has had a rather chequered history of the last few years being
closed down a couple of times. However in August 2012 they reopened with a
complete refit, new menu, lots of cask ales and other drinks. This review
was written in December 2012 and we wish the Red Lion Inn every success for
the future.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE RED LION, NORTHEND
The pub has one large, long seating and dining area with an impressively
large wood bar and serving area. This is all courtesy of a massive refit in
mid 2012. We are no experts at interior decoration but the impressive wood
flooring combined with rustic style wooden tables and chairs all combine to
give a spacious but still very local pub atmosphere. At one end of the bar
is a large fire and sofas.
The view from the main windows is superb, lovely rolling countryside, some
of the best in Warwickshire.
We didn't get a chance to sit in the garden during our visit in December
but it has lots of large wooden benches for basking in the summer sun when
it ventures out.
If you are a walker or cyclist you will appreciate the beauty of nearby
Burton Dassett Country Park.
THE MENU
Click
here to view the menu at the Red Lion. Prices range from £4.50 for a
choice of sandwiches all served with chips and salad, now that really is
good value. At the same price you have a choice of baked potatoes with
filling and the kid's have their own menu. For the princely sum of £5 there
is a choice of light bites with chips.
The main menu has a choice of main meals from £7 to £12 and they all come
with salad, chips or new potatoes and other goodies. Ploughmans and a
continental plate (Serrano ham, brie, olives and more) are both priced at a
reasonable £7. Starters are £3.95 and to finish off there is a choice of
deserts at £2.50.
THE FOOD AND DRINK
We ordered a couple of dishes, the first being the Prime Beef Burger at
£6.95. Crisp, varied salad, pickle and a delicious homemade beef burger. The
meat was tasty and miles better in quality compared to most burgers at this
price. The tasty chips interested us as well because they looked and tasted home
made, a rarity in pub meals costing twice the price.
The second choice
was a carrot and coriander soup served with a good dollop of cream and
tasty, crusty bread. Top quality food.
There are four or so cask ales to choose from, we tasted the Doom Bar (4
% ABV) and can report
that it's delicious. The cider we tasted was also excellent. Other drinks
include a good range of beers, lagers, wines and spirits. Coffee and cakes
are available any time of the day.
Children are very welcome at this
family friendly pub.
SERVICE
No problems with service at this pub. Quick service and pleasant staff are
one of the hallmarks at the Red Lion.
PRICES
We've listed most of the menu prices a
couple of paragraphs above and these represent good value for the high
quality food served.
NEARBY ALTERNATIVES
The nearest pub is the Merrie Lion in Fenny Compton. We haven't got round to
reviewing them yet but will do so soon.
OPINIONS FROM OTHER REVIEW SITES
We only found one other review site for the Red Lion in Northend and the pub
was rated 6 / 10 overall.
Review by David Marks.
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