Please wait... AX1

The Red Lion Inn

1 2 3 4 .7 4.7/5
41 reviews

The Red Lion Inn

Hello. We are Steve and Viki and we operate the Red Lion in Cradley. We rolled up here after a brief stint in East Sussex and 20 years living and working in Crete in Greece. Originally running a bar, we opened a snack bar and subsequently rented a closed aparthotel, turning it into a successful business. So successful that we founded a holiday company to handle the guests that we could not accommodate at the hotel. The company grew and we operated this for 14 years.

We arrived at the Red Lion on 17th of June 2017, to find a closed pub showing little sign of care or attention. Our vision was to restore the pub as a community asset and a place for people to enjoy good company, good beer and good food. We have now agreed a further 5 year agreement and invested in a full and extensive refurbishment to further establish the Red Lion and to consolidate its position in the area. We use our experiences and knowledge of Greek cuisine to offer speciality Greek and Mediterranean options on our evening menu and Meg also brings pan-asian options to the specials board

Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions prior to visiting us. We usually have Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options available and are (very) dog friendly. We look forward to meeting you and hope that you enjoy your time with us.
Read more

© The Red Lion Inn

Facilities

Alfresco Dining
Alfresco Dining
Bar
Bar
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Onsite Parking
Onsite Parking
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

Photos

Make a reservation

Fancy a meal at The Red Lion Inn? Click here to book a table.

Customer Reviews

Write a review and share your experience at The Red Lion Inn with other diners.

Misleading menu

  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
by Misleading menu on 18 May 2025
FOOD
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
SERVICE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
AMBIENCE
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
VALUE
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5

We have been to The Red Lion on a few occasions and have always had great food there. We went on Saturday evening both looking forward to Greek food. My husband ordered the Beef Stifado which was very good. I ordered the Greek Gyros Pork Platter with salad, fries, pitta bread and Tsaztiki, but asked to remove any raw onion from the salad. I was expecting the dish to be strips of spiced pork, but it really tasted just like streaky bacon rather than pork (- quite salty) , and a greek salad with tomato, cucumber, feta and olives. The salad turned out to be six slices of tomato in a dressing, more of a garnish than a salad. The waiter and waitress were very good, and when asked if we enjoyed our meals I asked about the salad. The waitress spoke to the chef about it who said that it was listed as salad, not Greek salad and would normally be just tomato and raw onion. As I had requested no onion it was just tomato. We were rather disappointed as I felt the menu was misleading, it wasn’t clear that the description “Greek” only referred to the meat and not the salad. In fairness to the owners, when we came to settle the bill they did not charge for my meal and were sorry that I felt disappointed. We do like the food at The Red Lion and it is usually very good, so I would recommend anyone who likes Greek food to try it. Next time I will double check what’s included before I order though.

Lovely evening

  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
by Francesca on 12 May 2025
FOOD
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
SERVICE
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
AMBIENCE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
VALUE
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5

Great pub, friendly atmosphere and good food!

Excellent food and service and very dog friendly

  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
by Tracey Dawson on 11 May 2025
FOOD
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
SERVICE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
AMBIENCE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
VALUE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5

Staying locally and visited here for an evening meal. The owner and his staff were lovely and the food was fantastic. Made us and our dog feel very welcome. Greek food which was a lovely change. Plenty of it and very tasty.

Great menu, authentic and excellently prepared

  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
by Jennie on 07 May 2025
FOOD
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
SERVICE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
AMBIENCE
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
  • 3 out of 5
VALUE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5

Good range of beers. Super menu (Greek, Spanish, Lebanese) excellent authentic cooking. Calamari and Greek salad best I've ever had outside Greece! Very friendly efficiënt service. Room rather chilly. Recommend offering senior citizen main course portions to reduce wastage.


Response From SM on 11 May 2025
Thank you for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our wide selection of beers and diverse menu. We take pride in our authentic cooking and are glad that it lived up to your expectations. We apologize for the chilly room and will make sure to address this issue. Thank you for your suggestion on offering senior citizen portions, we will definitely take it into consideration. We hope to see you again soon at The Red Lion Inn!

Sunday lunch

  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
by Lewis on 06 May 2025
FOOD
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
SERVICE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
AMBIENCE
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
  • 5 out of 5
VALUE
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5
  • 4 out of 5

We have a family gathering and a Sunday roast at the Red Lion. The food and service was great and the chocolate pudding was the best pudding I've had for ages.


Response From SM on 11 May 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your Sunday roast at The Red Lion Inn. We take pride in providing great food and excellent service, and we are thrilled that you also loved our chocolate pudding. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal.


Address

Stifford's Bridge, Cradley, Herefordshire WR13 5NN

Google
Map data ©2024
Map data ©2024
View The Red Lion Inn in map

Phone

01886 880318

Restaurants Trending right now...