The Red Lion Oxford

14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

🛍 Pizza, Cafés, Seafood, European

3.9 💬 7965 Reviews
The Red Lion Oxford

Phone: +441865726255

Address: 14 Gloucester Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

City: Oxford

Dishes: 35

Reviews: 7965

Website: https://www.redlionoxford.co.uk

"We visited Oxford for my birthday, as neither of us had been before and wanted to explore a new city. We fancied Posh Pub for dinner, and after having read other reviews on Tripadvisor and looked through the menu we decided to visit The Red...Lion huge mistake. We arrived at the pub and saw the lovely interior and thought Yes, great choice. This looks like it 's going to be nice. that 's where the good things ended. We were seated in the restaurant part of the pub, which was about 7 tables off in a dark corner of the pub. We were the only diners in there tucked away from any wait staff, and after them dimming the lights we were essentially dining in the dark. We ordered our food, to which we were told the starter we wanted wasn 't available, neither were either of the mains, so we both chose other things. Keep in mind though, this was early in the evening on a Tuesday not last orders on a Saturday. How were they out? Our backup starter came out, and was ok at best a few pitted olives and some cold toasted bread. I had the deadest burger which came in a stale old bun with some overcooked chips. My companion had the rotisserie chicken which looked like it had come from the hot counter at Tesco and been kept in a sweaty plastic bag all day, with a few chips on the side not a fresh bit of salad or dollop of coleslaw or anything in sight! Really disappointing. We were then waiting for about 20 minutes before someone came over to take our plates ask about desserts etc. She asked how our food was to which we said not great and rather than asking why or even pretending to care, she just said Ok and walked off without clearing our plates. At that point we decided enough is enough and we went and paid at the bar to avoid waiting any longer and left. Overpriced for what we got. Genuinely, I 've had better food and service in a Wetherspoons. Would not recommend do not come."

Menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates.

Rachel Rachel

Had a great Sunday lunch. We were served by Edward Jason both very friendly, polite helpful. Would definitely come back

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User
User

the lamb was really nice and the waitress nell was great. the old fashion was probably the best I ever had. can't wait to go back there.


User
User

massive surprise from the red lion team, amazing eating, the dirty burger and lamb rump really delicious and well presented! cocktails very nice.


User
User

The worst meal in our 2 week visit in England. I asked for a medium rare hamburger and it was charred, over cooked by any standard and horrible. Go anywhere else.


User
User

ordered the ratiserie chicken that came fried and cramed similar to the chicken strips of my wife. the place was very pleasant and nice pint of camden therefore why not 1 star


User
User

We all had an amazing meal and experience for an 18th birthday at the red lion. Everyone who served us was lovely, especially Tom who took very good care of us throughout the afternoon! Thank you for this amazing experience!


User
User

we had such a lovely experience at the red lion for an 18th birthday. the food was delicious and the service was wonderful! Tom took care of our large table of 10 and was a great server and lovely person throughout. Thankyou Red Lion!!


User
User

Unexceptional food. Food was fine and well priced but could be anywhere. QR code ordering. Not special. We waited 15+ minutes before using the QR code. Ordered drinks at bar. First server appeared after 45 minutes. Fine but not worth a detour.


Darinka
Darinka

It was my mums first time in the UK so brought her to Oxford for a nice day out, and of course I wanted her to try some proper traditional Sunday roast. So glad we came to Red Lion. The food was delicious and the portions are huge as seen in the picture. I got the chorizo pasta and that was amazing as well. Really good service and food. Would definitely recommend


User
User

We visited Oxford for my birthday, as neither of us had been before and wanted to explore a new city. We fancied Posh Pub for dinner, and after having read other reviews on Tripadvisor and looked through the menu we decided to visit The Red...Lion huge mistake. We arrived at the pub and saw the lovely interior and thought Yes, great choice. This looks like it 's going to be nice. that 's where the good things ended. We were seated in the restaurant part of the pub, which was about 7 tables off in a dark corner of the pub. We were the only diners in there tucked away from any wait staff, and after them dimming the lights we were essentially dining in the dark. We ordered our food, to which we...

Categories

  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time.
  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
  • European Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life.

Amenities

  • Seating
  • Visa Card
  • Free Wifi
  • Mastercard

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