Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.4 out of 5
Good | 2466 reviews

What User likes about The Red Lion:
The beer was decent, the food was excellent, but the prices were seriously inflated. The restaurant benefits from having a captive audience with the Holiday Inn Express located next door, and they push for guests to dine with them. View all feedback. What Liam R doesn't like about The Red Lion:
Absolutely awful it's end October and no heating complained and got an oil filled radiator that kept the bedroom warm but bathroom freezing food at best mediocre but premium prices pie and mash 26 quid 32 with a pint swipe left people's when u get offered this place never again View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
3.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Rhys
07.10.2024 - 09:24

After travelling 12 hours turned up at 21:40, the booking email says restaurant closes at 10pm..was refused food. Went to room to hang my suit, no hangars or wa...

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Bridgette
07.10.2024 - 09:24

Brett is the best front of house ! Greeted with a smile and wonderful service! The roast dinner was delicious and we sat outside in the sunshine it was the per...

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Isla
07.10.2024 - 09:24

Needs a good clean. Room shabby but bed very comfortable. Bathroom shower over bath a disaster. Bar staff fine. Breakfast not cooked properly and toaster not ea...

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Anthony
07.10.2024 - 09:24

While working away from home, my company booked me into the Red Lion Hotel. I cannot fault one thing, the reception was great when checking in, Room was clean a...

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Georgia
07.10.2024 - 09:24

Great service and super cozy atmosphere. The staff really make you feel at home and the beauty of the historical building doesn’t fail to awe you. Definitely st...

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A hotel with quirky charm and affordable rooms in Cambridge, this establishment received mixed reviews on service quality and cleanliness. The food was deemed overpriced and mediocre, with some positive notes on beer and selected dishes. Staff friendliness varied, with some diners feeling unwelcome. However, others praised the cozy atmosphere and historical building. The location seemed to be a challenge for some, with issues like poor WiFi connection and confusion during check-in. Despite flaws, some guests appreciated the effort of accommodating special requests and offering a variety of gluten-free options. Overall, opinions on this establishment were polarized.

Tripadvisor
3.0 ★ from 132 reviews
Hibbsc63
02.11.2023 - 13:38

We stayed for 2 days. The best thing is that it is close to the station so it is an easy train ride to the centre of Cambridge. However the inn is dirty. The cu...

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595adrianw
02.11.2023 - 13:38

Landlord gang take offence to people playing pool. All mouth no trousers. Don't bother going to this pub, unless you want to have a laugh at these pathetic wimp...

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hattiebxox
02.11.2023 - 13:38

No pre warning that we had to go across the road to the other hotel to book in. Given the key and no welcome , arrived in the room and the TV remote didn’t work...

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TravellingLX
02.11.2023 - 13:38

I arrived at 15:20 only to find the place locked up, with a sign explaining to go to the Holiday Inn to complete check in. Went and checked in at the holiday in...

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YeovilSS
02.11.2023 - 13:38

I booked to go to this village Inn on the basis of a Booking.com recommendation for Sunday 12th July as I wanted to visit the IMW at Duxford on my way home from...

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Google
3.4 ★ from 499 reviews
Rob
28.12.2023 - 00:20

This pub used to be nice until the hotel development. Now it is bland and very overpriced. The service and location both received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Rohan
28.12.2023 - 00:20

Our experience at this restaurant did not meet our expectations. We were referred to this place by our hotel. The ambiance and service were satisfactory. Howeve...

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Tom
28.12.2023 - 00:20

The food was terrible. I will never dine at this restaurant again. Rating: 1/5.

Daniel
28.12.2023 - 00:20

The wine at this restaurant is below average and outrageously overpriced. It seems unlikely that anyone besides the occasional stranded commuter or business gro...

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DJ
28.12.2023 - 00:20

We paid £17.50 for two medium glasses of extremely mediocre wine. Staff were polite and the place was clean but that doesn’t make up for it! Meal type: Other

Foursquare
2.8 ★ from 20 reviews
Joe
28.12.2023 - 00:20

Rooms not great. Very small old furniture worn out not antique). The restaurant is allegedly good but it was booked out when I stayed. There is a McDonalds just...

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Dan
28.12.2023 - 00:20

Nice ambience and very handy if you're staying at the Holiday Inn Express next door. Has table service, but also has a bar.... getting drinks from the bar is mu...

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Heyrestaurants
2.4 ★ from 66 reviews

The beer was decent, the food was excellent, but the prices were seriously inflated. The restaurant benefits from having a captive audience with the Holiday Inn...

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The restaurant is located conveniently close to Duxford aerodrome and has a pleasant bar.

Menu
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews

Friendly place. clean and tidy.

Gastroranking-uk
3.2 ★ from 561 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.0 ★ from 395 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 742 reviews

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