The Red Lion, Southwold

Visited yesterday (17/7/08) whilst working in Southwold and was very impressed. Staff very friendly, and Adnams beer very well kept, could have stayed all day slowly sinking into a quiet fugg but only had time for lunch. The pub is renowned for it's fish and chips and it's obvious why. Fish perfectly cooked (I had plaice) in delicious crisp batter with perfect chips and peas. Generous portions (the lady with us only ate half of her haddock which she described as excellent). The main bar area is fairly small and the tables fill up quickly but there are two dining areas to the back of the building full of Adnams memorabilia and a large covered area outside at the back with large tables where smokers can poison themselves quietly amongst hanging baskets and trailing greenery.
Drinkers are allowed to spill out onto the Green as long as they use plastic glasses and don't annoy the local residents (this is one of the most sought-after second-home places in the UK).
The landlady is also the Town Mayor of Southwold and knows everything there is to know about the area, and all the people that matter.

18 Jul 2008 10:30