Olde Red Lion — Restaurant in Newark and Sherwood

Ok so I went here with the family for an evening meal on a Saturday evening, we didn't book just turned up and asked for a table. Decor was traditional. Maybe if I was being picky I could say it looked 'dated' but I like a place with a bit of character. Staff were nice, friendly and welcoming. We ordered 2 adult mains, 1 childs main meal and some side orders for my youngest (he can be a fussy eater) The meals were all home cooked and did have that feel to them which I liked. Portion sizes were very generous. I ordered the steak and onion pie with chips and veg. The pie took up the full plate and the chips and vegetables came on separate dishes. It was delicious. My wife and daughter both had lasagne which again was nice and a generous portion. Also I had a pint of the Red Lion Ale which went down very nicely. The only reason(s) I haven't awarded 5 stars were. 1, the food was not as piping hot as I like it. Don't get me wrong it wasn't cold but I like my food piping hot and this wasn't. 2, it took a while to clear the plates from the main and take our dessert order. Again, I am mindful that it was a busy Saturday night and we hadn't booked. All in all a very nice meal and I would...

A friend of ours mentioned have you ever been to Wellow village?we're there's still a maypole in the village green.i thought never heard of this place so one Sunday we went for a run out there and I was amazed how loverly this old English village was.after a look round we called to the olde red lion.has the sun was shining we decided to order 2x Sunday lunches.the staff was friendly with a warm welcome.there are tables outside and has we had our dog with us we sat outside although they do allow dogs inside in to the left of the bar area.the staff fetch our meals to us outside and was very polite.the food delicious.the meat roast cooked to perfection.we highly recommend this place.there is quite a large carpark at the side.go and give it a...

Called there today with my father and son. . Was so happy to see sign on the door saying dogs welcome even though I didn't have my dogs with me. Was welcomed straight away by the staff. Just so friendly . My father and son had small fish and chips with mushy peas. It was a very good portion size.Chips were what I call home made. Very morish. I asked for a chip salad as I'm vegan. The staff member asked the chef what they had to put on my salad.. They brought me a lovely salad. Very very nice place. We will definitely go back again if we're that way again. Took a photo of my salad but couldn't find...