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The Red Lion, Darlington
Darlington
DL1 1NG
Reviews of The Red Lion (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about The Red Lion
Facing the central entrance from the rear wall of the Red Lion is a central green panelled serving counter where a handful of down-to-earth locals had assembled during a recent midweek early evening visit. To the left of the entrance is DJ booth and beyond is some banquette seating. To the right is more banquette seating adjacent to a fireplace with a TV airing TNT Sports above, this was muted while some background music played. Upstairs are another couple of seating areas with a lounge at the front and high tables and banquettes at the rear. Unfortunately, all three hand pumps in this Greene King pub were unused which left a standard keg selection and Birra Moretti alongside a heated pork crackling cabinet. There are better options in the immediate area, so I doubt I’ll ever revisit.
On 6th February 2026
- rating: 4
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custodian 42 left this review about The Red Lion
Decent enough pub after two decidedly average ones. Abbot on draft which was a blessing after so much lager.
On 18th January 2017
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Red Lion
A well kept GK pub with a large comfortable lounge area, as you enter and the bar facing you. There was a small snug over in the left hand side corner with a pool table. The pub was busy on our Monday Lunchtime visit, with a mix of drinkers and diners. On handpump GK IPA and Abbott.
On 22nd March 2015
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3745 recommendations about 3745 pubs]
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North Road, 0.77 miles, 14 min walk (show)
Dinsdale, 4.53 miles, 1 hr 27 min walk (show)
Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 07 July 2010 by hondo .
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 07 July 2010 by hondo .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 07 July 2010 by hondo .
