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The Red Lion

Isle of Wight, Freshwater - Modern British - Pub - ££

Serious pub food in a traditional setting

Overall Rating: Very Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

‘A wonderful village atmosphere’ is one of the historic Red Lion's prime assets – although it’s not just a gem for the locals: ‘I live 40 minutes away and happily make the journey,’ admitted one fan. Inside, it’s down-to-earth, homely and full of drinkers. ‘Comfortable dining in rustic pub surroundings’ is the pub’s calling card and chef Sean Jeffers delivers an ‘excellent fusion of flavours’ backed by precise technique and thoughtful presentation. Local ingredients and produce from the garden are the building blocks for menus that deliver starry renditions of the pub classics as well as more creative dishes. At lunchtime, you’ll find smoked haddock mornay, ploughman’s, burgers and the catch of the day; in the evening, things move up a gear for the likes of smoked bacon and cod tortellini accompanied by leeks, pickled mussels, keta and capers. To finish, sticky toffee pudding is an all-round winner. The...

‘A wonderful village atmosphere’ is one of the historic Red Lion's prime assets – although it’s not just a gem for the locals: ‘I live 40 minutes away and happily make the journey,’ admitted one fan. Inside, it’s down-to-earth, homely and full of drinkers. ‘Comfortable dining in rustic pub surroundings’ is the pub’s calling card and chef Sean Jeffers delivers an ‘excellent fusion of flavours’ backed by precise technique and thoughtful presentation. Local ingredients and produce from the garden are the building blocks for menus that deliver starry renditions of the pub classics as well as more creative dishes. At lunchtime, you’ll find smoked haddock mornay, ploughman’s, burgers and the catch of the day; in the evening, things move up a gear for the likes of smoked bacon and cod tortellini accompanied by leeks, pickled mussels, keta and capers. To finish, sticky toffee pudding is an all-round winner. The whole show is run by a ‘fabulous’ team who really know how to look after their customers. To drink, there are tip-top ales and a handy list of everyday wines.

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K Davidson

17 May 2026

The best three course meal we can remember having in a long, long time. The flavours were exceptional and how the ingredients blended together was sheer genius! The duck parfait starter was so delicious. The desserts were to die for! And the VFM was outstanding! Great service, exceptional food we will be back for sure!! Thank you team Red Lion

VENUE DETAILS

Church Place
Freshwater
Isle of Wight
PO40 9BPGB

01983 754925

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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