A lovely, traditional, country pub in Upper Basildon.
The Red Lion is located in the small and peaceful village of Upper Basildon in rural Berkshire and has been a popular destination for many years owing to its warm atmosphere and traditional pub character.
It is the perfect place to enjoy any occasion with family or friends, whether it's just for a few drinks or a full meal. On offer is an extensive menu that caters for most tastes, along with a wide choice of wines and beers.
Our friendly and willing staff are on hand to look after your every need during any visit and will make you feel at home from the moment that you walk through the door.
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I booked ahead, a table for lunch for 12pm on Thursday 28th. When we got there the door was locked. We waited until 12.20 and still no sign of it opening. I tried calling and although there was someone in the building (seen at the window) no one answered. Terribly poor customer service.
I am sorry to say that the pub we visited today bore no resemblance to the one described in these rave reviews. We went in this Saturday lunchtime. There were only four choices on the menu, no sandwiches or paninis or anything unusual to tempt us. We all settled for scampi and chips. The other choices were burger and chips, haloumi and salad and something else, instantly forgettable. They were extremely basic meals that were something you would serve to kids only bigger. There had been no delivery of beers so the two most attractive ones were off. No ambience. The best I can say is that everything was clean and the food was hot. Very disappointing indeed.
We had a really lovely Sunday Lunch there today. The homemade soup was amazing followed by roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and several veg. Finally homemade apple crumble and real custard. We will be going again soon. Thanks to Vin and Gina for making the pub a place you just love to visit.
A hidden gem! Even though it is classed as a casual dining pub, the quality of the food was impressive and the interior reminds of a high-end diner in London. Service was great and staff members were very helpful when it came to deciding what to eat. While we were waiting for our food we had the opportunity to have a walk around the restaurant which has a gallery of pictures depicting the village and the local landscapes. The duck leg ordered for a starter had a very good combination of flavors and herbs. The wine that was recommended to complement the steak was spot-on as well. After dinner we moved into the bar area where we could enjoy a live performance for some Friday night dancing and singing. Definitely would recommend visiting!
Always a great quality lunch and friendly staff. We have two young children and they have been welcomed and food options provided to suit one with a dairy allergy. A bit more than your usual chain pub experience.
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Opening Times
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Wed | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Thur | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Fri | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 22:00 |
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Food Times
| Mon | ||
| Tue | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:00 – 20:00 |
| Thur | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 15:00 | 17:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 16:00 |
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