The Red Lion - The Vale of Glamorgan

Lovely traditional pub with open fire and good atmosphere and friendly nice welcome from the owner Both had fish and chips which were big portions , obviously f... read more Lovely traditional pub with open fire and good atmosphere and friendly nice welcome from the owner Both had fish and chips which were big portions , obviously freshly cooked and really excellent . Shared an apple crumble which was lovely . Very pleasantly suprised by the quality of food and the whole experience . Will definitely return .

We came for drinks on Friday with our two retrievers and were made so welcome. It’s a proper cosy pub/restaurant decorated beautifully for Christmas. The house... read more We came for drinks on Friday with our two retrievers and were made so welcome. It’s a proper cosy pub/restaurant decorated beautifully for Christmas. The house wine is delicious.. Nicely busy and friendly vibes

Oked a table for 8. Took 20 minutes for drinks orders, no menus brought even after asking. Food order taken 20 minutes later again. Over an hour wait for food.... read more Oked a table for 8. Took 20 minutes for drinks orders, no menus brought even after asking. Food order taken 20 minutes later again. Over an hour wait for food. By the time food was served we had been waiting 1 hour and 40 minutes. The timing of food was terrible, and several family members had finished eating before others were served. Sides came out after people had finished eating. Staff waited until food was being served to inform us something was out of stock on the menu, when I asked how long a replacement meal would be I was told by waitress ‘I can’t say, the kitchens run off its feet’, so one member had to go without a meal. 3 separate times a gluten free beef dinner came out without gluten free gravy and had to be returned. No one checked in to ask how food was. The staff would promise answers or sides and never reappear. Roast potatoes were undercooked and meal was average at best. I don’t understand why you would set a Christmas menu which cannot be turned around in a decent time. If you want quality food from here, don’t go at a busy time. Service and food do not live up to the prices. Overall bad experience which left us disappointed.

Party of 8 for lunch Sunday just gone for my mother's birthday. Took 30 mins after asking numerous times for menus and drinks to be ordered. After an hour waiti... read more Party of 8 for lunch Sunday just gone for my mother's birthday. Took 30 mins after asking numerous times for menus and drinks to be ordered. After an hour waiting for food not being told of a delay as they brought out the first main, I was told my meal I ordered, there wasn't any left, I asked how long it would take she said I don't know as the kitchen is busy. My girlfriend is gluten intolerant and they brought out a gluten meal 3 times which the staff also admitted Another lady brought out 2 dishes and said abruptly who's are these of which we replied we can't see them so how do we know, she then put them on the table infront of the wrong person saying I'll be back I don't know what they are. We asked the lady if the mash on the roast dinner had dairy due to another allergy the woman said she'd check, but never returned so was left on the plate. By the time the last main arrived the first person was finished and no side orders had made it the table yet. They told us as the end they were 1 person down I worked in the industry for 9 years I'd understand if they were quick on their feet but to no avail they were not. Will not be returning

First visit here but won't be our last. A warm welcome from the chap behind the bar who did everything right despite being very busy, making a point of checking... read more First visit here but won't be our last. A warm welcome from the chap behind the bar who did everything right despite being very busy, making a point of checking my edlerly mother was enjoying her food. And the food was fab. So nice to have good quality, freshly prepared food from a varied menu that isn't the same as every other pub menu.