The Red Lion at Newton, Newton near Sleaford Reviews

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“Sunday carvery fabulous ”

Written on: 05/06/2013

Haven't been to The Red Lion for years and dicided to try their Sunday carvery, it was fabulous definitely the cheese cake for the desert it was to die for we shall be returning very soon. (read more)

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“Sunday lunch”

Written on: 21/04/2013

We visited the Red Lion today with friends, we used a grupon voucher, It was a lovely carvery, , The choice was beef pork or ham with a good choice of veggies all well cooked and hot and to finish an Eaton mess to die for will be back thank qu. (read more)

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“Sunday Lunch”

Written on: 05/03/2013 by Touristgirl

After quite a long journey we found the Red Lion a friend had bought a Groupon voucher for 4 and for the price she had paid we were a little worried about what we would receive. We duly arrived and found a very attractive bar area which at 1.15 pm was quite busy. After we had obtained our drinks we were told where our table was and duly went and sat down. After a short while we were told that we could go to the carvery a very pleasant surprise choice of 4 meats, 6 vegetables and all the... (read more)

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“Still a bit to learn”

Written on: 28/11/2012 by popie

My husband and I with 2 friends booked a table for last Saturday night. We got a warm welcome at the bar asked what we would like to drink and then given menus. We had a choice of tables as only 1 other table taken and all evening only 4 more people arrived having said this it was an awful evening weather wise. I had the best steak I have had for a long time and would recommend it.The food was very hot and nice to have it on a hot plate. The sweets very nice not a lot of choice but well... (read more)

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“Omg what happened to this place?!”

Written on: 10/11/2012

When we arrived, two members of staff were sat at separate tables eating. No customers! Quite surprising at 7pm on a Saturday night! As my friend and I approached the bar, neither of them got up to serve us. One of them did arrive to get our drinks but did not ask if we were planning to eat with them and therefore didn't provide us with a menu. They continued eating. As I went to look at what appeared to be a specials board, I came upon the menu and took two. After we had finished our... (read more)

Bj2951's Comment

Written on: 15/03/2013

We visited recently as a foursome expecting to have dinner, for which we had booked a table.
Upon arrival the greeting was mediocre and no enquiry as to wether we were dining.
The bar service was ordinary and we too had to sort the menus and the specials.
It was a cold hole, we were the only four for quite a time then three came and quickly went.
The service was fair but the scraping of the plates, at our table, when main course was cleared took me back to cafe standards.
The signage locally referred to "under new management" but frankly I question wether they will be open for much longer !!
We will not be going back under any circumstances.

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“took my parents there for dinner got told they could...”

Written on: 28/11/2010

took my parents there for dinner got told they could fit us in and after 40mins was finally seated..
food then took another 45mins to get to us.
the food was good but seems if your not a local dont bother!!!! (read more)

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“Sunday lunch was excellent hot food with a boat of hot...”

Written on: 15/11/2010

Sunday lunch was excellent hot food with a boat of hot gravy (which is unusual in a pub) pudding was very tasty, service very good. Owner was very friendly. Keep it up. Will be returning. (read more)

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“a great pub with a great atmosphere i wish the new...”

Written on: 13/11/2010

a great pub with a great atmosphere i wish the new owners the very best of luck i had a lovley sunday lunch with my family the food was fab and we shall be going back (read more)

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“This is the best steak and chips in the WORLD!!!!”

Written on: 21/10/2010 by Jill C Smith (1 review written)

This is the best steak and chips in the WORLD!!!! (read more)

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“We have never eaten in the Red Lion before but decided...”

Written on: 11/10/2009

We have never eaten in the Red Lion before but decided to go there with my parents (who live locally) for a Friday lunch meal. The service was very good, the staff being both attentive and pleasant without being overpowering. The food was very good overall but only spoilt by serving up some chips which seemed to have been re-heated rather than freshly cooked. This was a disappointment and spoilt an otherwise excellent meal as the rest of the food was superb and it would not stop us returning... (read more)

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“Dropping in to The Red Lion at Newton on the off...”

Written on: 08/09/2009

Dropping in to The Red Lion at Newton on the off chance on a journey home from Norwich to Sheffield. The menu of fresh homecooked vegetables was a welcome change from the usual deep fried chips and burgers most pub food serve nowadays. The service was great and the food delicious. If we ever pass that way again we will certainly call in again. (read more)

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“Arrived at The Red Lion on a busy weekend, wet and...”

Written on: 08/06/2009 by RAFMAN (1 review written)

Arrived at The Red Lion on a busy weekend, wet and hungrey. After been informed that we should have booked first - we waited in the bar area for 15 minutes before the management confirmed that we could be accommodated.
We purchased drinks, were shown to our table and within minutes were called to the carvery serving area. The meats on offer were cooked fresh and looked fantastic. The vegetables were vibrant and colourful, again all cooked freshly. An assortment of sauces and gravy, were too... (read more)

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“The atmosphere and food were excellent. I have eaten...”

Written on: 02/03/2009 by Jonu (1 review written)

The atmosphere and food were excellent. I have eaten there several times before but this was the first time I'd had Sunday lunch - it certainly won't be the last! The quality of the meats on the carvery was superb as were the vegetables. As the person organising (for the first time) such a large party I was a little apprehensive as to how a.) the pub would cope and b.) how my friends would like it. There were no problems with either. 10 out of 10 for value for money: carvery was just under... (read more)

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“The Red Lion at Newton, Newton near Sleaford, is a...”

Written on: 02/03/2009

The Red Lion at Newton, Newton near Sleaford, is a very nice country pub with a wlcoming open fire in the winter months. The food is very good throughout the week and the sunday lunches are the best we've ever had in a pub. They are so tasty and you can help yourself to the vegetables. There is a pleasant outside eating area in the summer. The current landlord has worked hard to improve not only the food but also the surroundings in this once very popular pub that had sadly become rather... (read more)

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“Me and my wife used to visit The Red Lion at Newton...”

Written on: 25/01/2009 by brolly247

Me and my wife used to visit The Red Lion at Newton years ago and stopped going as it went downhill , but now with a new chef and really excellent food,the pub is the best place for miles around. Its not expensive and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming absolutely brilliant.. Really comfy,nice and peaceful location, good find with really good food and real ale. 10/10 (read more)

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“I had a lovely meal with my husband, in a great quirky...”

Written on: 27/11/2008 by mrscbbb2

I had a lovely meal with my husband, in a great quirky old english pub we shall be back again soon. The recent renovations include really nice clean toilets. (read more)

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“It is a nice pub in a sweet location, i would not go...”

Written on: 10/10/2008

It is a nice pub in a sweet location, i would not go back, as i did not like the "in your face" service. (read more)

421004_Mrscbbb2's Comment

Written on: 27/11/2008

I found this review unhelpful because..It does not tell me anything about the food or the experience

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435048_Brolly247's Comment

Written on: 25/01/2009

I found this review unhelpful because...not enough information about how /what happened ,maybe reviewer was having a bad day , could elaborate a little

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“I thought The Red Lion at Newton had gone downhill...”

Written on: 12/08/2008 by flippertygibbet

I thought The Red Lion at Newton had gone downhill until the new owners took over with a lot of investment and a new chef it has really come back up to scratch.
My husband and I now eat there regularly as they have different specials every week. They also do the best sunday lunch you can get in a pub for miles around. (read more)

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