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The Red Lion, Winsford
Winsford
CW7 3AA
Reviews of The Red Lion (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Ian Mapp left this review about The Red Lion
Walked past this distinctively huge pub which requires bravery to cross the road on foot. Have I ever been to a less walker friendly town than Winsford? I think not.
Uninterested barman moaning to his mate about his job/boss. Despite the Cask Marque accreditation, the worst pint of TT Boltmaker I have ever had. I would have taken it back but I just couldn't be arsed and didnt think anyone would be interested.
3 stars as it is a pub and maybe I just picked a bad day.
On 27th February 2025
- rating: 3
[User has posted 1562 recommendations about 1542 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Red Lion
Interesting brick building beside the River Weaver Navigation, and well refurbished recently to leave an (almost) island bar with several distinct seating / dining areas and smaller rooms. Also has a side terrace beside the canalised watercourse. Unfortunately, the beer choice seems to have regressed, with just Doom Bar, Landlord (£4.00) and a re-badged 'Lions Road from who-knows-where (and the staff certainly didn't) via Punch.
On 25th April 2022
- rating: 6
[User has posted 8679 recommendations about 8678 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Red Lion
Situated on the banks of the River Weaver,there are moorings for boats and a large exterior beer terrace for drinking punters.The building itself is in Victorian brick but the three front bay windows give it a gracious feel.Inside is a very pleasant surprise with an island bar serving three distinct areas,with a side lounge with door to the patio,a rear dining type area with dining style long tables ,while to the front there is a charming small snug with it's own bar access and fireplace with a larger front snug on two levels on the otherside of the entrance corridor.The temptation to open out the interior has been resisted,which is great.
Another feature is the art on the walls,with portraints by the female owner of the pub all very well done.Everywhere you look there are pleasing internal decorations,it's an individuals vision for a pub and a million miles from pubco uniformity.
The same goes for the ale selection now this pub is free of tie.Titanic Plum Porter,Weetwood Southern Cross and Rat White Rat in fabulous condition is a terrific 3 pump selection,while two real ciders were offered from side handpumps.Craft keg also on offer but the White Rat was so good ,Siren Broken Dream Breakfast Stout didn't get a look in.
Live music is a regular here,on Sundays there is a blues open mic and all the artists were proper musicians.
This pub in this guise must be a shoe in for the next GBG,it was so good that this was our first and last port of call in Winsford.Don't miss out if in the area.
On 8th July 2019
- rating: 9
[User has posted 2936 recommendations about 2936 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - Discount amount not stated by South Cheshire CAMRA - last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 01 May 2017 by ROB Camra
