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Red Lion Inn, Market Drayton
Market Drayton
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Reviews of Red Lion Inn (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about Red Lion Inn
I have been known to join in the criticism of Joules for their fake reconstruction of some of their pubs, replacing mundane features with something outstanding that has either been taken from another pub or simply created in the style of what they wish had once been there. This, a big old squarish hotel with stables behind, has to just about take the biscuit - but I quite liked it. The front part doesn't seem to have a functioning entrance, and I'm not sure if, after walking in through a side door and turning right, I ended up in the front part anyway. Possibly not: there's a maze of rooms and I didn't have a ball of wool to unwind behind me.
As expected of a brewery tap, there were numerous hand pumps and the beer was possibly a little fresher than optimal - a little time to allow the flavours to develop is what's often missing in places like this, I reckon. Anyway, most people were enjoying themselves, so I let a little of my curmudgeonliness erode and had a pleasant visit.
Date of visit: 18th September 2022
On 22nd May 2023
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Red Lion Inn
A fine old pub and the Joule's brewery tap, given the usual very traditional treatment inside. Various seating / dining areas in the original building and new bar area in the rear extension, including a lounge corner with light wood-panelling and a cosy snug. Also has quite a few patio tables out in the yard, a popular spot on a warm, sunny day. The eight handpumps covered all the regular brews (such as the Pure Blonde, £3.60) plus Lakota and Batch #1006.
On 10th July 2022
- rating: 8
[User has posted 8117 recommendations about 8117 pubs]
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E TA left this review about Red Lion Inn
Joule's Brewery tap as described by others, below. On entry we encountered some strange folk: an obnoxious fat dog owner who got stroppy when we sat at 'his' table, a dim barmaid who turned out to be very helpful and some very elderly ladies who didn't understand the concept of waiting to be served. Oh, and the privilege of overhearing the entire briefing that the Commanding Officer of the local TA battalion gave his leadership team – I have the feeling we shouldn't have heard that, though. Three real ales and a 'craft' beer were on draft. I had Joule's IPA, Slumbering Monk and Blond, all in excellent condition, which was to be expected. Food was also good - excellent main courses, though puddings were a disappointment, while dog treats were on the table (in clean bowls) when we arrived. They run regular theme nights and have created a very good facility, well worth expending the energy walking into town to find.
On 18th December 2017
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3286 recommendations about 3251 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Car Park : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Function Room : Yes last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 06 August 2013 by Alan Winfield
- Jukebox : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Karaoke : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Live Music : Yes last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Micropub : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Pinball : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Pool Table : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 06 August 2013 by Alan Winfield
- Real Cider : No last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 29 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- WiFi : Yes last updated 31 July 2016 by Aqualung .
