The Red Lion - Table reservation

We made a reservation for a table for 4 for Sunday lunch, but once seated and given menus, no one came over to take our order for 15 minutes. I had to go to the bar to order our drinks myself. After finally placing our order, we waited over an hour for our meals, prompting me to inquire about their status. Even after finishing our main meal, we had to wait over 40 minutes for one dessert, which was delayed because they had three more orders to cook before they could prepare it. It was frustrating that they could not prioritize our order above the others. The server, a blonde woman, seemed unhappy and did not smile. It appeared that there was a lack of proper management at the pub, as the ser...

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I had a fabulous evening at a beautiful pub. I attended a Gary Barlow night and enjoyed a 3-course Christmas special dinner. The staff were excellent, particularly the friendly and knowledgeable girls serving the tables. The food was delicious and flawless in both presentation and taste. I had a couple of pints of Guinness and a 'Rockin Robin' cocktail, which were all very satisfying. Gary Barlow's performance was exceptional, with all his hits sung passionately and with the expertise of someone who has been in the industry for a long time. My only recommendation would be to request a table with a good view of the stage if you plan to have dinner during a live act at the pub, as some tables...

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Our dining experience was ruined by the rudeness of a staff member who we suspect to be the manager. This seems to be a recurring issue based on other reviews we have read. Despite multiple phone calls and an in-person visit, she claimed our reservation was not confirmed. She insisted we sit at separate tables and became confrontational when we requested to sit together. Additionally, she was irate when we mentioned a missing drink. The total bill came to over £400. We have sent several emails to express our discontent and were told we would receive a response, but have not heard back yet.

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Had lovely lunch with my wife at 1.45 the pub only had a few customers. Had a 3 course meal with huge portions and a couple of drinks. Excellent quality food and fast and friendly service. Will certainly revisit Peter Atkinson Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

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Excellent service and outstanding food. Definitely going back. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Sunday Roast

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