The Ickleton Lion

Came here tonight with my son, brother and husband. We had a lovely time, the bar lady and the owner were both friendly and welcoming, my son has additional needs and was really chuffed he was allowed to play swingball and was given some ice pops! Its genuinely nice pub, glorious pizza! Friendly doggos too that enjoyed all the pets! I do think some of the recent bad reviews are terribly enough with all the things the pub's owners have gone through last year and this year, people need to be kind!

Very poor. Nearly empty and food poor. What more can I say. No nibbles available. Have not been for some years and won't be going again

Terrible experience! Such a shame on Father’s Day. £17 for a tiny roast dinner, £7 for the tiniest piece of bland cheesecake. Only 1 beer on draught and no coke! No atmosphere, I wondered why we were only 1 of 3 families in there! Garden overgrown and messy, really uninviting, just such a shame. Was very different years ago.

I have been a customer at The Lion for more than 25 years. It used to be great with a wide variety of drinks, beers, and some delicious food - the chili and chips were especially fantastic. However, in recent years, there have been multiple changes in management and menu. During my visit yesterday for a business lunch, I was very disappointed. We were bothered by the owner's dogs upon arrival and throughout our meal. Many of the beers were not good, with only one option available that was very cloudy and had particles in it. When my colleagues asked for alternative soft drinks, they were told that they were not available. The lunch menu had been replaced with a limited selection of items. The most expensive dish, the roast chicken, was a disappointment as it included only two small pieces of dry, overcooked chicken, a couple of broccoli sprigs, and a small amount of leaks. No sides like chips or mashed potatoes were served with it.

We have dined at this restaurant three or four times now, and this last visit was the most unsatisfactory. The food was mediocre, and there were only six people in the restaurant, resulting in a lack of atmosphere compared to our previous visits. The garden was in desperate need of maintenance and looked unappealing. Unfortunately, this will be our last visit for the foreseeable future. It is clear that the restaurant requires a lot of care and attention, which is disappointing to see.