Arrived on Friday to a well earned pint and a hearty evening meal and the Red Lion did'nt let us down, the beef and ale pie was delicious and the beer quenshed our thurst and it did'nt stop there. We spent the whole weekend being entertained with excellent music, good food and excellent ales. Our hosts were friendly, approachable and... More

Just returned home from another great weekend in Hawkshead, spent at the Red Lion Inn. My fiance arranged a surprise birthday party for me with his son, his son's girlfriend, his daughter and her boyfriend and his mam. Lynne allowed us the use of the breakfast room, where my surprise was set. We had a lovely meal followed by the... More

we arrived in hawkshead on the saturday morning to do a walk to tarn hows.After a strenuous 3 hours in sweaty conditions my wife and i arrived back at the village.The first hostelry we fell upon was the red lion where we each quaffed a well deserved pint of cider!As it was lunchtime and the scouse derby was on tv... More

Have just returned from a group walking weekend in the Lakes where our party of 12 fellas stayed at the Red Lion run by Paul and Lynn. I have to say everything about the place is excellent. From the greeting we received on the Friday to the quality of the ale, to the high standard of the locally sourced food,... More

My wife and I have just returned from a 3 day stay after New Year. This is our 3rd visit to Hawkshead and our first staying at the Red Lion. I have to say this one is our favourite and we will certainly be hoping to stay there again. All the staff and especially the Manageress (Lynn) made the place... More

Had a really nice time, the owners where really polite and helpful. The hotel was very clean and the food was excellent. A lovely place and i would recomend to anyone. More

Arrived Friday evening to full carpark, but pub staff immediatly moved her car for us. Food was great and good value.Very dog friendly, room was cosy and clean. Ignore other bad reviews these people cannot do enough for you to make your staff pleasent. Will def go back More

We found The Red Lion during our stay in the Lake District and went there two days in a row for the same lunch - fish and chips (better than any we have had here at home in Cornwall!). The food was excellent and the bar staff were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend lunch here before or after... More

A great place to stay for a couple of nights. The rooms are clean, and have new bed linen and towels, but are a little bit tired. That wouldn't stop us going again. Hopefully, next time the new owners will have made some improvements. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the breakfasts were terrific. More