The Red Lion

Opened in 2017 after a 2 year renovation by Peter Leonard who bought and restored this beautiful 17th Century thatched pub which had been severely neglected over the previous decades.

Gas fires were ripped out to expose Victorian ones, which in turn were removed to reveal huge inglenooks. The grotty pool room was transformed into the Victorian Dining Room. Lino was removed to be replaced by Cambridge Pamments.

Peter scoured restoration yards, antiques shops and Ebay for art, furniture and other accoutrements. Every detail was considered and addressed with thoughtful consideration.

Our menu is original by today’s standards; featuring dishes such as Persian spiced goat, beef shin goulash, local game, lamb neck with pearl barley. We strive to offer dishes that you will no find in other local pubs and eateries and maybe introduce our customers to new ideas and flavours. Everything is cooked from scratch on site including our gravies, mayonnaise and condiments.

Our winelist features many French classics as as well as wines from the New World, Hungary and Romania.

Our event space, The Coach House seats up to 70 people in a wonderful double height space with French window leading to the garden, and can be hired for weddings and parties.