The Red Lion, York

Official site of The Red Lion - www.redlioncountryinn.co.uk

Official site of The Red Lion - www.redlioncountryinn.co.uk

Modernised old pub, or possibly farmhouse, elevating itself from former motel status to "country inn". The main pub part has three areas; the conventionally-furnished bar, a back area with large sofas and a side room with tables. Beams and dark wood abounds and the flooring in the older part is a mixture of stone flags and tiles. To the back is a larger restaurant room, available for functions. Accommodation is provided in a long side extension which has its own garden area, while the 'public' beer garden is accessed round the front of the pub. A bank of three handpumps only offered Landlord at time of visit - a little cold but quite drinkable. The food is fairly conventional pub fare but seemed to be genuinely home-made and pretty good.

Great little motel. Have stayed here twice and was looked after very well by the staff. Good bar food.