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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 3941 reviews

What User likes about The Red Lion, Boldre:
the red lion is a good pub near the new forest. I broke into a farm with a friend after a work to eat something at lunchtime. the lunch menu was very convenient in view of the pubs. I had a sausage and fried tweebel baguette with chips, the costa fair £10. as a brewery pub they had forty nine on hahn and ringwood best. I would not make a special trip from bournemouth there, but have no problems if in the opposite. View all feedback. What james987123 doesn't like about The Red Lion, Boldre:
Lovely pub and good food. Haven't been for a while but from memory portions felt smaller.. but could have been what I ordered. Dessert prices seem a little high compared to other pubs. Overall love the pub and ambience and the friendly staff.. if we visit forest next year definitely hope to eat here. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 945 reviews
unique12017
04.01.2024 - 15:57

I was very disappointed by this pub restaurant. Most of the seating was uncomfortable. The food was poor e.g. liver promised to be pink was overcooked so that i...

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djm531
04.01.2024 - 15:57

The trouble with this pub is that you can never tell whether the food is going to be good or mediocre and sadly the £30 Festive Christmas Menu is appalling inde...

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D5756QHpaulb
04.01.2024 - 15:57

Had an excellent meal for whole family (35 of us). Excellent service and food catering well for vegans and celiacs (gluten free). Lovely cosy feel in a traditio...

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james987123
04.01.2024 - 15:57

Lovely pub and good food. Haven't been for a while but from memory portions felt smaller.. but could have been what I ordered. Dessert prices seem a little high...

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Stewart1269
04.01.2024 - 15:57

We popped in for a drink and a light lunch and to do a recce for a family get together. We did this because some of the reviews were not that great and we didn’...

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Nestled near a nature reserve, The Red Lion offers a warm atmosphere with a friendly team, making it a popular post-walk stop. Diners rave about hearty dishes like the Roast in a Hole and lamb steak, highlighting excellent service and dog-friendly accommodations. However, some patrons express disappointment in certain menu items, citing inconsistency and a lack of home-cooked quality. The pub also boasts an enticing selection of beers and wines, with special events like pie night attracting crowds. Overall, while experiences may vary, the majority find The Red Lion a welcoming spot worth recommending.

Menu
4.2 ★ from 8 reviews

The red lion is a good pub near the new forest. I broke into a farm with a friend after a work to eat something at lunchtime. the lunch menu was very convenient...

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Really friendly welcome and service. Good menu with a good number of interesting specials. Everything was nicely cooked and presented. Would definitely recommen...

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It seems to be a nice little pub with attentive staff. that's practical, because we want to move them in the opposite direction. only had a drink, but will test...

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4 of us plus big dog for lunch. excellent quality of both drinks. steak pie so good. w well kept ringwood best bitter guinness! very friendly staff service reco...

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Big Sunday dinner, 2 courses per, extra bratkartoffeln, 2 drinks plus coffee a very reasonable £62. eating was fab and serving huge. personal really friendly wo...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 694 reviews
Matt
06.03.2024 - 08:04

We arrived at the restaurant after a damp and chilly walk with our new dog, who is only 6 months old and gets very nervous in unfamiliar environments. When he s...

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Andrea
06.03.2024 - 08:04

I've not eaten here, but food always looks really lovely. I will eat here one day. They have a pie night on a Friday. Normally busy but still very good service...

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Andrew
06.03.2024 - 08:04

This is a lovely country pub, with excellent food choices and fantastic service at a surprisingly good price. There are many items on the daily, chef specials m...

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Karin
06.03.2024 - 08:04

This is a wonderful country pub. Full of wonderful decorations. All really great. My rating, well, ser for yourself. Friendly staff.

Sue
06.03.2024 - 08:04

Such a wonderful gem ! Went for a circular walk around nature reserve and arrived at The Red Lion to a very hot fire,very friendly team and absolutely delicious...

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Facebook
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Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 1 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 844 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1301 reviews

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