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Red Lion Inn: Traveller Reviews

3.0 of 5
High St | Avebury, Marlborough, Avebury SN8 1RF , England
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Red Lion Inn
Ranked #4 of 5 Avebury B&B and Inns
2.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Bath, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Lovely weather, lovely setting”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We found nothing at fault at all with the Red Lion Inn. We were entertaining a guest with almost 'royal' standards. Although the Inn was busy, the food arrived promptly and was tasty. The service was friendly and with the wonderful weather, we were able to sit outside an soak in the scenery. We would not hesitate to return with more 'royal' standard visitors!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Glastonbury, United Kingdom
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“wasted oportunity”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

This pub is located in one of the most beautiful settings in the country. We ordered our meals and all arrived but 2, we waited and eventually asked the waitress where the other meals were. She went off to find out where they were. The manager then came over very aggressively and said we had all the meals we had ordered and in front of us read them out and screwed them up in front of us saying we have all the meals we ordered and there were not anymore! then the waitress arrived back with the missing meals and explained they had lost the tickets and were sorry. The manager just said "now you are all sorted then" and walked off with out a word of sorry. The food was so so

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Poor Food and Service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011
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We had a meal here on the 17th August, its a Pub in a lovely location and we were really looking forward to it.

Ordered three Fish and Chip Meals for the family. The Fish was full of bones, sticking in our children's throats! The Kids could not eat theirs.
When i complained im afraid I was treated with contempt - the waitress just smiled and when i complained at the Bar it was basically a "tough luck!" attitude.
Would not recommend....

Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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“Won't be back for the food!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011

A group of us decided to go for a day trip at Avebury and descended on the Red Lion for some food in the evening (around 6pm). When making the order - we were told that they were out of more than half the items on the menu (seeing that it is a Sunday, in summer, which is obviously peak season - you would think that they would've stocked up), including eggs and pineapple and would have to substitute the gammon & eggs with pineapple chutney instead. When the food arrived, the steak was overdone (it felt like a piece of old grey leather, not to mention that I asked for medium rare), the mushroom was burnt, there was lack of chips and the portion of salad on the burger was abysmal! If you are thinking of having a meal there, do think twice and just stick to the drinks.

Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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“Why English Pub Food Gets a Bad Name”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

We recently went here for Sunday lunch... what a disappointment. Two slices of slimy pork belly (not roast pork as advertised) which your teeth bounced off, floury gravy, soggy yorkshire pud (?) and rock hard vegetables. No apple sauce 'not our fault, it hasn't been delivered'. The beer was well kept and the rushed off their feet staff tried their best... the decor is extremely tired and the whole place is generally grubby. It's obvious that the pub relies on non-returning Avebury Stones tourists, the standard is generally awful.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: High St | Avebury, Marlborough, Avebury SN8 1RF , England
Price range (per night):* 123 AUD - 125 AUD

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