Red Lion — Restaurant in England

DISGRACEFUL RIP OFF.

We popped in for a quick lunch time drink whilst on holiday, a couple of weeks ago, and had a great welcome from a very friendly & helpful bar maid.

We decided to book for dinner that evening on the strength of our welcome. I’m afraid that’s where our compliments end. We arrived just before 7. All ok. Nothing amazing but ok. We purchased food knowing that we were benefitting from the ‘Dine out to help out’ scheme offered. We felt the menu was a bit pricey for an ‘average village boozer’. I ordered the Prawn Jalfrezi @ £16 & my partner, chilli con carne, also £16. (Both advertised on their website at £13 each). We knew we would be handing over half of this cost and The Red Lion would claim the rest from the Government. When our food arrived it looked reasonably appetising however the portions would not have filled a small child. We ate and our meal was complete by 7.20. This was meant to be an evening out whilst on holiday.

The chef arrived to clear our plates and commented that we obviously enjoyed our meals. When I replied with, it was a shame there wasn’t more of it, he rudely replied with, you are only paying £8 for that, what do you expect? I was horrified to receive such a rude and curt reply. As we were on holiday, I could not be bothered to argue with the ignorant and rude man.

Not only was the meal a total rip off, this pub is cheating the Government, (who have now been informed).It was a shame as we would have spent more time during our week on holiday within this pub, but took our custom to a couple of other lovely establishments.

I leave you to make your own opinion on these facts, but in short - take your money elsewhere, where your custom will be appreciated and you will receive true value for money with great food and service, not a disgraceful show of a business just trying to rip you and the...

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