Red Lion

4.7

1175 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The Greedy Gordons Pub company welcome you to the Red Lion. Managed by Ashley Headland, he brings a strong team of consistency and knowledge.

Situated in the heart of Cranford near Kettering a village steeped in history & the pub being the mainstay since the 1700’s.

Head Chef Ben Drury brings loads of experience by bring people together with our love of great food and drink delivered with passion.

Priding ourselves on being ECO-local we have reduced our carbon footprint by using local produce, recycling & upcycling as much as possible as well as providing waste for Bio Fuel. #EcoLocalRedLion.

All welcome and catered for including dogs!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Grill, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01536 330476
Website
http://redlioncranford.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sonya Harvey and Richard Gordon
Catering
Greedy Gordons Group provide events catering
Private party facilities
Enquire with the team for special occasions

Location
High Street, Cranford, Kettering Northants, Northampton NN14 4AA
Neighborhood
Kettering
Parking details
We have ample parking with plenty of overflow on the main street directly outside the building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 1,175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Northampton/Northamptonshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Red Lion offers "excellent food quality" with generous portions and a diverse menu, ensuring there's "something for everyone." The "friendly and attentive" staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for both special occasions and casual dining. Though occasionally busy, it remains a "must place to visit" for its consistent culinary excellence.

1,175 Reviews

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Jean
Northampton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was tasty, hot and overall delicious. Would recommend.
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Nick
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick Christmas lunch with a very good customer and some tasty tasty food. Highly recommend the tandoori lamb kebab 😋
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Louise
Northampton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service, brilliant evening. Thank you very much
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Allon
Northampton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow. Excellent. Had the first Turkey of the year. Will take some beating. Fantastic.
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Trevor
Northampton
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Having previously visited more than 25 years ago, I took my partner for a birthday meal. The welcome was good and we had reasonable time to decide on our order. The server understood my partner's vinegar intolerance and confirmed that the kitchen would adapt any menu items that contained it. Shortly after ordering, a bottle of wine was dumped on the table, after which it was replaced with the correct wine. Nothing was said. The meal itself was well cooked and very good with adequate portions for starters, mains and desserts; and we enjoyed the chocolate eggs that were served with the coffee. The ambience within the restaurant was agreeable, with a charming rustic feel. All went well with the meal and the card payment was easy. As we left not a word of thanks or farewell was said. In fact the server standing closest to us clearly couldn't wait to clear the table, almost colliding with us. A little thanks or even a cheery "good night" goes a long way in generating goodwill, especially at this time of year.
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paul
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic evening, service was spot on and the food, some of the best i have had. The steaks were tender and full of flavour, the burger juicy and rich and the pork belly was delicious. Will definitely be coming here again!
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Sarah
Bedfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited The Red Lion today. Excellent lunch, perfect service and great value! Will definitely return again and would highly recommend this venue to others.
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Angus
Leicestershire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Sunday lunch - food was mostly nice but the roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese appeared to have been made in advance and heated - just. The potatoes were hard and very dry and the cauliflower cheese was dry too and neither were hot. The meat and veg were nice but for £30 each it wasn’t great value.
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Ian
Northampton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great service and nice feel to the restaurant
Red LionResponded on December 9, 2024
Thank you Ian for the 5* review and recommendation! All the best Red Lion Team
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Linda
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy eating at The Red Lion. The environment is very good, the food is always enjoyable and that staff are friendly and helpful.
Red LionResponded on December 9, 2024
Thanks Linda for leaving us a lovely review! Hope to see you again soon! All the best Red Lion Team
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FAQs

Red Lion is rated 4.7 stars by 1175 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

High Street, Cranford, Kettering Northants, Northampton NN14 4AA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kettering
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Grill, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have ample parking with plenty of overflow on the main street directly outside the building.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sonya Harvey and Richard Gordon
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://redlioncranford.co.uk/
Phone number
01536 330476
Catering
Greedy Gordons Group provide events catering
Private party facilities
Enquire with the team for special occasions

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