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The Red Lion, Matlock
Matlock
DE4 3BT
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ROB Camra left this review about The Red Lion
The best pub in Matlock these days? Almost certainly. They now have their own brewery on site going under the name of Moot Ales. There are multiple rooms set around a large and long bar. There's outdoor seating at the front and a spacious beer garden to the rear, they also heve accomodation. To the right is a taproom with pool table and a dartboard. To the left and rear are several small rooms, one was being used by a ladies team playing dominoes. Six handpumps on the bar serving 3 of their own ales. I tried them all and they were all in good nick. There were also 3 guest ales which I failed to note as I was concentrating on their own beers. Well, when am I going to be able to taste them without coming back to Matlock, which is unlikely given the state of the rest of the pubs in town! Add a friendly barmaid who was happy to talk about the pub and several dogs slumped about the place. A great pub and long may it flourish. Oh, by the way it's open until midnight, which is a godsend in Matlock!
On 12th July 2023
- rating: 9
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Will Larter left this review about The Red Lion
Just off the main road and easily missed if driving, the Red Lion is well worth stopping for. I was here for a football match at Matlock Town's nearby ground, and unfortunately left my visit to this pub until about 30 minutes before kick-off, so my impression of the place was taken between sips of beer and conversation with one of my Luton Town mates and a couple of locals at the bar.
The pub looks very pleasant, a house built in local stone that has had all the internal walls removed and a bar installed centrally. I got the impression there had been a recent refurbishment, which has been tastefully done. There are darts, pool and TV in the area to the right of the bar on entering, and a coal fire towards the left.
There were hand pumps - possibly five - on various parts of the bar, and I identified Morland Old Speckled Hen, Wychwood Bah Humbug (a spiced seasonal ale) and Batemans XXXB, an old favourite of mine. I enjoyed my swift half of Batemans, which was in very good condition, and my friend, who usually drinks Guinness, was so impressed with Bah Humbug that he had another.
There was a good atmosphere about this place, a real village local on the edge of town. I would certainly include this again in any future visit to Matlock.
On 20th December 2012
- rating: 7
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