On the right side of the road as you drive through the village heading for Shotley, this super establishment is just as great as the last time we visited. Easy parking in a large car park with Disabled Parking (make sure you register your car at the bar as the car park is operated by an outside firm) a lovely welcome, a sensible menu selection including interesting alternatives, starter and main course at £27.50 which might at first glance seem quite high but you really get the quality you pay for. This time I had Prawn Cocktail (I ran out of lettuce before the prawns) followed by Roast chicken, roast potatoes, cabbage, carrots, parsnips and cauliflower cheese all in a delicious dark gravy. My pal started with Sticky chicken wings, tamarind glaze and crispy rocket followed by Beer battered cod with chips, tartar sauce & mushy peas. We quite often go out for a Sunday Lunch and my pal is not known for giving compliments but he rates The Red Lion as the best Sunday Lunch in Suffolk and who am I to disagree with him. Lovely pub, lovely people and lovely food, what more can you ask for. Why not go and see for yourself?
Absolutely amazing, friendly folks, reasonable prices, exquisite food, can't wait to return. I FULLY RECOMMEND RED LION AT CHELMONDISTON. PLEASE PAY A VISIT.
Our Christmas Day meal made up of 6 courses was absolutely delicious. The staff were very attentive and we were not rushed into moving on to the next part of the meal. The atmosphere was very relaxing with just a quiet hum of voices from other diners. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Went for a Sunday lunch as we only live in Shotley and haven't been here for a few years. Lovely staff. We had the squid and mushroom soup for starters which were lovely. Hubby had roast beef and I had the chicken. Vegetables cooked to perfection and great cauliflower cheese. Loved that you get bread sauce. Gravy was rich and the best we've tasted. Have booked again at the end of the month.
Have been here a few times and really enjoyed the food and service. Sadly not great tonight. Sloppy service and food portion erred on the side of stingy. Table not laid, had to go to bar for drinks in between courses. Asked for a med steak, it was rare. Asked for no chips/ no rice with curry but was charged anyway. Just all a bit disappointing this time.
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Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9