The Red Lion Sibbertoft
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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 18:00
Mon
17:00 - 23:00
Tue
17:00 - 23:00
Wed
17:00 - 23:00
Thu
17:00 - 23:00
Fri
17:00 - 23:00
Sat
12:00 - 23:00
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
£3.00 – £16.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Wine Bar, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
meals, features
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About
The Red Lion at Sibbertoft has been completely refurbished in 2017 by Andrew & Sarah Banks who bought the freehouse in October 2004. Now open plan dining to show case the modern British cuisine, games room along with accommodation studios creating a one stop shop in the heart of rural Leicestershire & Northamptonshire bordering all the major motorways. The menu changes at least every month to use the freshest locally sourced ingredients, 'This is paramount to us, so we can offer great cuisine at affordable prices'. The multi-award winning wine list, 'Best in the UK' is a joy to dissect and sample for everyone who enjoys great wines at affordable prices. The Red Lion, a jewel in the shires.
PRICE RANGE
£3.00 – £16.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Wine Bar, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.5
63 reviews
Excellent
39
Very good
17
Average
4
Poor
0
Terrible
3
68mrb
Leicester3 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Stumbled on the Red Lion when in the area for a few days. A real warm and welcoming atmosphere on a drizzly Monday night!
Friendly people and great food at a very reasonable price. Personal service in an age when elsewhere customer service has been forgotten.
Written 1 July 2024
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Andrew Banks
Thank you for your kind words about our little village pub.
Written 2 July 2024
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Judgster
Midhurst7 contributions
Jul 2021 • couples
My wife and I were let down at the 11th hour on a house move and found ourselves in limbo. We needed temporary accommodation while we searched for a suitable replacement for the house we lost. My wife came across the Red Lion by chance. Andrew and Sarah couldn't have been more accomodating. We took one of their studio flats equipped with kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom. We intended staying no more than two weeks, we ended up staying seven! Great couple, great regulars and smashing food. We feel we've made friends for life. Sad to leave.
Highly recommended.
Written 2 August 2021
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Redlionwinepub
Thank you for your kind words about our little village pub, your welcome anytime to get Banksed again!
Written 2 August 2021
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Keith W
United Kingdom1 contribution
Jun 2022 • family
The pub accommodated our 15 person dinner at short notice. The food was amazing and the the staff were too. We enjoyed it that much that we all went back the next day for lunch. Many thanks
Written 21 June 2022
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CynicalSnail
Bath8 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
A long way from home, called in for dinner at 8:15 pm on the recommendation of a local where I had business that evening, a couple of miles away. Asking nicely whether we could eat, we were told that last orders was at 7:45, as service closed at 8 (which is rather early). However, the barmaid offered to check if anything was possible. Overheard from the kitchen was "Who is it?". The answer when she came back was 'no'. Evidently, being as we were strangers no effort would be made. There was barely any apology, no offer of even a minimal quick menu, not even a snack. It was not exactly busy, few customers visible. We declined to stop for a drink even (and I could have done with a pint) and went hungry. How can anyone turn away business so effectively, let alone in these times? Not at all impressed, but the "Who is it?" really put the tin lid on it. Really rude.
Written 23 September 2021
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Tom
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
Do not attempt to book accommodation.
We were informed they do take bookings for December as they are not taking bookings this far in advance just incase there is another national lockdown.
Secondly they have someone in the accommodation 'long term' so the accommodation might not be available anyway, very rude and blunt customer service!!
Written 30 July 2021
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Redlionwinepub
Wow amazing, someone who hasn't heard of the pandemic, by the way your on the wrong site, thank you for your intelligent and understanding review.
Written 31 July 2021
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Marian F
7 contributions
Sept 2021 • family
We arrived at the Red Lion later than expected due to traffic delays, but were greeted with a friendly welcome. Sarah and Andrew were kind enough to serve us some food even though the kitchen was officially closed, an adequate scampi and chips.
The accommodation however was a different matter, shabby fixtures and fittings, and the bedding was clean but felt a little damp. On return after being out the following day we were greeted by an horrendous smell, not sure if it was the drains or something else, but needs attention. Informed the owner the next morning when we were leaving, but she said she couldn’t smell anything ... I find that hard to believe as it was so bad it took your breath away.
Would we stay here again, no !
Written 24 September 2021
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sophiehayman
Leicester6 contributions
Jun 2022 • friends
We spent a happy few hours in the beer garden at the Red Lion yesterday. Thanks to the lovely staff and super friendly locals in the bar for making us feel welcome. As weekend campers to Brook Meadow campsite down the road we were lucky to find this lovely pub. Watch out for the deliciously strong Rattler cider!
Written 26 June 2022
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Andrew Banks
Thank you for your kind words about our little village pub, see you again soon. Andrew & Sarah
Written 31 May 2023
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Nicholas W
4 contributions
May 2024 • family
Went to Red Lion with brother and sister in law. We were met with a warm welcome by the person behind the bar and the locals.
We enquired about food and were guided to their menu. Menu had a good selection on it and order was taken promptly. We had little time to wait till food arrived which was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We will be coming back again soon.
Written 1 June 2024
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Andrew Banks
Thank you for your kind words about our little village pub.
Written 3 June 2024
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Gloria A
1 contribution
May 2023 • friends
The food was a homemade delight , fresh and very tasty . The owners Sarah and Andrew were most welcoming and treated us all like family 😍 A very pleasant afternoon spent at a lovely village pub .
Thank you
Written 29 May 2023
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Andrew Banks
Thank you for your kind words about our little village pub, see you again soon. Andrew & Sarah
Written 31 May 2023
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Sarah
Cheshire4 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
really nice friendly happy place to visit, lovely food and wine, i would very much recommend a visit
Written 9 December 2021
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Redlionwinepub
Thank you for your kind comments
Written 14 December 2021
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valerie f
Northampton22 contributions
Nov 2021 • couples
Visited in November while staying at a nearby campsite had a lovely meal. Staff very helpful and friendly would recommend
Written 30 November 2021
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Redlionwinepub
Thank you for your kind comments
Written 14 December 2021
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DrSJF16
31 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
We came to this pub for an evening meal as a group of 5 adults and a baby. We were delighted by the friendly hostess, amazingly delicious food and lovely ambience that this small pub has to offer. We will be back when we return to the area again in the future. Thank you very much.
Written 7 December 2019
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Redlionwinepub
Many thanks for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon. Andrew
Written 10 December 2019
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cyrilthesquirrel
London566 contributions
Nov 2019 • friends
This is a delightful pub/ restaurant very conveniently placed between London and Barnsley for meeting friends for lunch. The proprietors Andrew and Sarah are friendly and helpful, the food is delicious and tasty and everything is fresh and locally sourced. This is our third visit here and we will definitely be returning.
Written 24 November 2019
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Redlionwinepub
Thank you for your kind words about our little village pub, glad to be on your route. Many thanks Andrew
Written 25 November 2019
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Debbie D
39 contributions
Oct 2019 • family
We have eaten at this pub a few times but have not written a review, not because the food isn't good because it is , it's very very good, unfortunately using a pub often you forget to praise it.
Well this time we had to praise the Sibbertoft Red Lion, for amazing service, fabulous food, and a fantastic venue for booking a small family gathering. We were lucky enough to have the whole restaurant to our 22 people event . Sarah and Andrew could not have been more accommodating in preparing us a set menu to pre order from for our Sunday lunch surprise for a family dinner.
The starters from spicy crab cakes to brie wedges or prawn cocktail were delicious, the main courses of sirloin, chicken or gammon were absolutely perfect, served with plenty of fresh vegetables and homemade Yorkshire puddings, the pub also offered us a vegetarian option. The desserts were delicious too and the portion size generous.
It's a really great place to enjoy a drink in the modern bar ,or like us use a traditional decorated restaurant to have a large family traditional Sunday lunch.
Service was outstanding from the small team serving all 22 of us efficiently and so politely.
I would definitely recommend this pub / restaurant, a great time was had by us all.
Written 7 October 2019
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Redlionwinepub
Many thanks for your fantastic review of our little village pub Debbie, Its always a pleasure to serve customers who appreciate what we do here, already looking forward to doing your mums 90th!
Written 11 October 2019
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Diana K
Sheffield45 contributions
Jun 2019 • friends
Excellent sharing platter welcome and atmosphere Really friendly and helpful staff and very pleasant outdoor seating area to eat in Very brief visit unfortunatly but would recommend Thank you
Written 24 June 2019
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Redlionwinepub
Thank you for your kind words about our little village pub.
Written 25 June 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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