Red Lion

We ate after a 5 mile walk, in the garden it was lovely, very busy so we did have to wait for food but it was worth the wait. We all had different meals and every one was very happy with their choices. I went for the Salmon Salad and it was so tasty and worth the price.

I was staying in the area for work and decided to have lunch before going home. Solo-dining, especially for women, can be daunting. I picked the Red Lion because it's quite large and has little nooks to hide in and dine fairly inconspicuously. This attempt was, sadly, ruined by the bar member (short grey hair, glasses, over 50), who decided to make an example of my solo-dining. As I ordered my food at the bar, she asked me if there was any other food for the table. I said no. She asked again, slowly, if that meant that there was no other food being ordered for the table: I confirmed that this was the case. She then said loudly, in a high pitched voice "Aww, just you by yourself then"? This felt patronising and insulting and I wish I had left then and there. Sadly I continued with the order of steak sandwich (rare), which turned out to be more of a lettuce and mustard sandwich with some overcooked and tough pieces of beef thrown in as an afterthought. The "bloomer" bread was standard white bread which was a little stale and the fries had been cooked a significant amount of time before serving, and had clearly been reheated. They were dry and I left most of them. Overall, an unpleasant experience marred by bad food, average beer and terrible service.

Took four small doggies 3 adults they found us a table gave the doggies treats we had a fantastic meal for lunch staff very friendly and helpful food excellent service was great can't fault at all we are of the lunch menu but you could choose of the larger menu so great choices

Not been here for years but wow it's changed so much, ordered two full English breakfasts and waffle Benedict which was really tasty, had coffee and coke and could not find fault with anything. Service was extremely good, Lisa being our server made sure we had everything we needed, came to collect our plates once finished and asked was everything okay. We was made to feel comfortable from start to finish, definitely recommend coming for food and drinks.

Called in to the Red Lion tonight for our Tea to celebrate our son becoming a registered Royal charter surveyor. We had 4 different meals and all agreed the food was delicious. The pub is clean and cosy with cheerful staff ready to serve with a smile. After we had eaten we had a quick chat with the Landlady who was very welcoming . To top it off the beer garden at the rear has had a makeover since we last went and it’s a fantastic spot to soak up the afternoon sunshine with a tipple of your choice. If you’re going to Bakewell make sure you pop in you won’t regret it.

If the chef put as much effort and attention into the food, as the young lady behind the bar did her phone, then perhaps they could have achieved even the very basics; Onion rings were undercooked, and mashed-potato suspiciously similar in texture and taste, to ‘packet mix’ - Not good!