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Popped in yesterday for a swift one for the first time in ages. I don't know if it has changed hands but the the barman was very friendly and helpful, there was a nice fire and my pint of Old Peculiar was so pleasant I had to have another.
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monday 30th july was my third and final unhappy visit to this pub, the staff have no manners and don,t even know who the proprietor is, thank god health and safety are now involved.
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This pub hs changed quite a bit. Good atmosphere and good range of beers. THey have regular live music as well. Saw a band called THe Daytona Rocks here a while who were great and the pub is a nice size for hosting a band.
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I have been pleasantly surprised by this pub lately. Not only is it a nice place (notwithstanding its proximity to the red scaffolding of Donyngs leisure centre), but it seems to have expanded its ale range and each pint sampled there has been on good form. Hopefully with the current approach it should avoid its fomer mediocrity and attract a wider clientele.
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First time on Tuesday night, ordered curry and pint, expected run-of-the-mill curry for £3.50, but what a fantastic surprize better than any restaurant, and value, actually got change back. landlord has odd manner until you speak to him, still needs to chill.
Hoggy - 24 Aug 2006 17:35 |
I think this pub is very average. The bar staff or landlords or whoever they are don't make you feel overly welcome however they have started to do curry nights on tuesdays and saturdays which should boost custom - It needs it.
anonymous - 7 Aug 2006 11:35 |
Such a shame, this pub has gone rapidly downhill since the previous owners moved to a new pub. Poor food, if any, and eratic opening hours coupled with the admission of clientele not welcome in other pubs in town have made this a pub to avoid. I used to use the pub lunchtimes but it now seems not to be open most days.
anonymous - 13 Feb 2006 12:09 |
Gets the feeling of being slightly isolated. Think its one of those places where the regulars tend to go, though i think its a friendly enough place.
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I feel that things must have changed as I went to the Red Lion recently and received very nice service and nice food too. The beer, ah well, I was on (bottled) lager that night, so I can't really comment.
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i am sorry to hear that the sevice was so poor before ,but we as a family have taken over since november 22. There are new smiling faces behind the bar ready to serve you and a fantastic new chef with great new ideas. Come and see us and hopefully we will redeem the bad service the previous people gave you. We now do a fantastic roast on sundays and food Mon- fridays 12-3,6-9. so come and see us soon.
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Last in this pub Christmas time. Passing and enjoyed myself on my last visit decided to pop in. Same old decor same old faces only thing that had changed was the attitude of the bar staff. Not the best visit in the world.
I hear this pub is for sale. Is this true? If it is I wonder if that's the reason for the crap attitude.
Billy Bryson - 5 Nov 2004 10:14 |
disappointed! service needs improvement,food was adequate but not great considering the prices.not good enough for me to go back!plenty of other pubs to try.
john - 11 Sep 2004 16:00 |
Never again!!!!!!
Maybe, if I was a regular I'd be served with a smile and a little bit of professionalism.
anonymous - 30 Aug 2004 18:10 |
Worst visit to a pub yet!!!
Why does the manageress look so put out when you ask for service? Is this not part of her job? Never again will I revisit!!!
anonymous - 29 Aug 2004 22:15 |
visited on my way throught to Reigate. Why I bothered the manageress looked put out when I asked for food. Food was not that good, very basic and not value for money. Seems to have lost the edge in the last two months. Sad demise of a good pub.
anonymous - 25 Aug 2004 21:50 |
Friendly atmosphere, old fashioned interior. Great pub. There are not many left like this one. Food was great, Chef even came out to see if everything was okay!!
anonymous - 20 Jul 2004 16:53 |
Friendly atmosphere, excellent standards & great Quiz Nights!
anonymous - 19 Nov 2003 11:52 |
One member of bar staff on duty at 6 in the evening, a busy time for this pub. Chef serving as well, not very professional. Meanwhile, the sister pub, White Hart 10/10 superb.
anonymous - 6 Nov 2003 22:03 |
Food OK actually (don't be put off by the June love in above).
You may need to control your gag reflex while eating. Clouds of industrial strenth toilet deodoriser wafts over half the pub whenever the toilet doors are opened. (14+ years, 4+ managers, 2 major refits….the toxic cloud has survived them all). New outside seating area popular!
The first refit lovingly re-created a 'Harvester' style mock ancient pub. Before that, it was only a genuinely ancient pub. Way to go guys!
geoff_soper - 1 Sep 2003 17:42 |
fantastic food,excellent atmosphere!
anonymous - 8 Aug 2003 22:26 |
I've never had a better meal in a pub...the menu is a mix of everything to awaken the tastebuds and even the chef, with his mass of knowledge, came out to talk to us.
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The food is of excellent standard at a very reasonable price!!!!!!!!! Very Impressed!!
anonymous - 17 Jun 2003 15:25 |
Excellent Jazz night on sunday's, good food and an excellent atmosphere
alfredo palermo - 17 Jun 2003 15:22 |
Been here many times, since refurb the pub is a fantastic place to eat & drink with no hassle. New menu is great!
Colin Fry - 15 Jun 2003 16:21 |
Article in local crappy paper saying that The Red Lion's takings have risen from £3,000 p/week to £12,000 in a year, and are planning to expand. Wowweee!!
BOB - 1 Jun 2003 21:16 |
The food was of excellent standard, very friendly staff, great day out!
anonymous - 28 May 2003 12:03 |
Excellent food, great staff, nice atmosphere.
anonymous - 28 May 2003 09:20 |
Recently refurbished, comfortable pub, pool table, golden tee, 2/3 fruities. stonesthrow from local sports centre. Fully recommended.
James - 10 Jun 2002 16:56 |
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