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Red Lion, Kettering Northants, Northampton

Red Lion

4.7
4.7
1217 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Greedy Gordons Pub company welcome you to the Red Lion. Managed by Ashley Headland, he brings a strong team of consistency and knowledge.

Situated in the heart of Cranford near Kettering a village steeped in history & the pub being the mainstay since the 1700’s.

Head Chef Ben Drury brings loads of experience by bring people together with our love of great food and drink delivered with passion.

Priding ourselves on being ECO-local we have reduced our carbon footprint by using local produce, recycling & upcycling as much as possible as well as providing waste for Bio Fuel. #EcoLocalRedLion.

All welcome and catered for including dogs!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sonya Harvey and Richard Gordon
  • Catering
    Greedy Gordons Group provide events catering
  • Private party facilities
    Enquire with the team for special occasions
  • Neighborhood
    Kettering
  • Parking details
    We have ample parking with plenty of overflow on the main street directly outside the building.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 1,217 people are saying

Red Lion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Loved For

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Overall

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Food

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Service

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for business meals

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for groups

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Healthy

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Lively

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Lion offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "attentive service." The menu is varied, featuring standout dishes like the "best roast beef dinner" and "butterscotch bread & butter pudding." The staff are "helpful and friendly," creating a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy meal.
1,217 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent value lunch. Really good well presented food, ample sized portions and veg that tasted like veg! Service was very good and all our requests were met.

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  2. Kerry

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from food to service was outstanding. Absolutely delicious roast beef dinner
    Red LionResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Kerry! Thanks for coming to visit us! We are so pleased you enjoyed everything! We hope to see you again soon! All the best Red Lion Team

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  3. Lilian

    Northampton3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Visited on a Saturday night, restaurant was busy. It was very noisy, as there were little if any soft furnishings to reduce noise level. Food was good. Service average. But I feel that food and wine were very overpriced. On a plus side, it had nice linen napkins!
    Red LionResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks Lilian for taking the tome to leave us a review! All the best Team Red Lion

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  4. Neil

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good service and meal. We had the steak and ale pie which was very nice.
    Red LionResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Neil! Thank so much for the review & recommendation! We agree the pies are a favourite here! Did you know you can buy them in our Farm Shop in Woodford!! All the best Red Lion Team

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  5. Hayley

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Engagement meal for my daughter. As ever, fabulous food but they really looked after us and joined in the celebrations
    Red LionResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Hayley! Thank so much for your 5* review and recommendation! Happy Engagement for your daughter! All the best Red Lion Team

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  6. Frances

    Leicestershire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu was certainly innovative and interesting. Our meals were good and nicely presented. Service rather too relaxed.
    Red LionResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Frances! Thanks so much for your review and recommendation! Have passed your comments on to our team! All the best Red Lion Team

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  7. Kate

    Northampton1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent meal at the Red Lion, Cranford. Service was efficient and friendly. Food is exceptional. Good quality, beautifully present and delicious. Was here for a team meal and will be back.
    Red LionResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Kate for your review & recommendation! Lovely to hear you enjoyed your time with us! I have passed your lovely comments on to our team! We hope to see you again soon! All The Best Red Lion Team

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  8. Simon

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was lovely as always, service was a bit slow at times but it was very busy to be fair.
    Red LionResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hi Simon! Thanks so much for your review & recommendation! Sorry the service was a little slower than usual, but yes you are right we was pretty busy! We hope to see you again soon! All the best Red Lion Team

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  9. Geoffrey

    Northampton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food excellent service always value for money
    Red LionResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thanks Geoffrey for your review and recommendation! All the best Red Lion Team

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  10. Jayne

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited today for Sunday lunch. It was also my husbands 70th birthday and the end of a week full of celebrations. The staff were excellent. We were taken to the snug where our table was. Unfortunately there was a wonderful little dog with the part already in there. My husband is allergic to dogs so we asked if we could eat somewhere else due to this. They quickly sorted another table for us. I was also asked to make the staff aware of our situation regarding the allergy when we booked in future as it is a dog friendly pub. So please be aware of this. We were offered drinks and our food order was taken quickly too. We both had the traditional roast beef dinner. The food was excellent very very tasty beautifully hot and plenty of it. We could of had more of the vegetables and gravy if required. We did have more gravy . The staff were very attentive throughout our meal and we did not feel rushed at all. The pub soon filled up and the atmosphere was great. We also had dessert followed by coffee and tea. We asked for our bill and was very pleased with the total price. A lovely end to my husbands birthday week. Thankyou 🙂
    Red LionResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thanks Jayne for your wonderful review and recommendation! We are so pleased you had a lovely time celebrating your husbands 70th birthday! Im glad you was able to move tables to one that was more suitable for you all! Thanks for your lovely comments! We hope to see you all again soon! All the best Red Lion Team

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Red Lion is rated 4.7 stars by 1217 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Red Lion

High Street, Cranford, Kettering Northants, Northampton NN14 4AA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kettering
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have ample parking with plenty of overflow on the main street directly outside the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sonya Harvey and Richard Gordon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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