Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

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Originally built in the 16th century by the local Parish council serving their own ale to the faithful community, The Red Lion has a rich and fascinating history and has maintained much of its character. Inside you’ll find original wooden beams that are over 400 years old, real open fires and flagstone floors. This traditional country pub is a fine place to enjoy a hearty meal. On Sundays choose from a selection of roast meats or a tasty vegetarian option. Traditional Sunday lunches are served with a great big Yorkshire pudding and unlimited gravy. The first account of the Red Lion is a rent receipt dating back to 1629, which was £1 for ‘rent of the churchowse’. The church owned the Red Lion right up until it was sold in 1948. The local Parish built the Red Lion pub over 400 years ago. It was common practise for churches to create church houses as meeting places for the community where they could buy ale brewed by the church to raise funds for maintenance and to help the poor. Historically, ale was an everyday drink and often safer than water. The church house was not open every day as an inn would be, only when the church celebrated religious ceremonies such as Whitsun. Much like a church hall today, parishioners could hire the church house for private parties, with the money going towards the church fund. By the 17th century, church houses such as this began to disappear.

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Beer gardenCar parkFoodOutside areaReal aleWiFi freeCask Marque
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bimla Chouddrie

1 month ago

I know it was busy and staff were doing their best… please employ more people to give the 5 star service. You have the premises and the food…

Ryan Cutland

2 months ago

We had our Xmas dinner at The Red Lion this year and everyone in our family party of 16 was extremely impressed with both the food and the service. The atmosphere was very welcoming as were the staff. I really cannot praise the team highly enough. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Julia Martin

4 months ago

We luckily stopped here after picking pumpkins at nearby Copas farm one rainy Sunday. What a find, great reasonably priced food and friendly, helpful staff. We sat in the pub section, better served than in most restaurants! My husband was over the moon with his roast beef on the bone, my son gobbled up his kids meal and my gluten intolerance has never been so well catered for. I was able to pick from three GF beers, had special GF yorkshire puds on my roast plus a delicious GF Bakewell tart with custard to finish. I’m writing this beyond any potential reaction, say no more. Thank you to The Red Lion, we will be back!

Rebekah Nicol

5 months ago

Got a table straight away, without booking, on a Sunday night. The food was nice and a wide choice. Fully stocked. The service was attentive until the end where it did take quite a while to order dessert and then get the bill. But I understand how it’s hard to attend to everyone when it’s busy. I would recommend this pub :)

Aparna Srivastava

7 months ago

The poached egg was overdone which was quickly replaced on the Salmon & Hollandaise Sauce with new potatoes and spinach which was lovely.

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