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Sun
12:00 - 23:30
Mon
12:00 - 23:00
Tue
12:00 - 23:00
Wed
12:00 - 23:00
Thu
12:00 - 23:00
Fri
12:00 - 0:00
Sat
12:00 - 0:00
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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2023
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PRICE RANGE
£6.00 – £26.00
CUISINES
Bar, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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About
We serve a variety of meals from a BLT to a Trio of Game - wild boar hare and venison - All of our food is freshly cooked to order and always locally sourced. We are a traditional Inn that serves exceptionally good food. We are well known for the variety of real ales available and during the summer months we always have real perry and real cider also available.
PRICE RANGE
£6.00 – £26.00
CUISINES
Bar, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
595 reviews
Excellent
462
Very good
80
Average
21
Poor
15
Terrible
17
lingriffith287
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The menu is immense! The four of us all had different starters and main meals, yet both courses arrived in a timely manner, cooked to an extremely high standard and all were absolutely delicious. Meat, fish and vegetarian meals were all awesome.
Congratulations and many thanks to Debbie and her friendly and accommodating team!
Written 9 February 2020
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Ben R
London72 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
A group of four friends visited the Lion Inn by chance as we were staying nearby in the Chickenshed holiday home just up the road and we're glad we did. It's a lovely little traditionally styled pub, dog friendly, real fires burning and very friendly and helpful staff. We actually came back twice for lunches on a holiday that only lasted 4 days so that tells you we liked it. A couple of real ales, local ciders and good pub food at pub food prices awaits you and all in the cosy comfort of a fire in January is a nice way to spend some time with your friends. There is a small car park to park at nearby if you've got a car, but try and walk if you can to enjoy a few beers!
Written 31 January 2022
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Deborah Z
So glad you enjoyed your stay in the Wye Valley the Chckenshed and you visits to The Lion Inn. We normally have both the open fire and the log burner light during the cold winter months pleased to hear they had the desired effect. Thank you for your lovely review so glad you enjoyed the food, ales and surroundings. We look forward to your return to this beautiful part of the world again.
Written 31 January 2022
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Clive P
Caerphilly109 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
Over the years we have visited some favourite venues for daytime lunches. The Lion is one we particularly enjoy and one that does lunch on a Monday which many don't. The main difference has been how Covid has forced the issue of hygiene, on everyone dining in a social environment. Hand gels, track and trace, distancing etc. All the tables are screened off into separate enclosed bubbles, by see through plastic sheeting. Our meals were beautifully presented and tasty, my Gammon steak was lovely, while my wife's Lasagne was plentiful having chosen the smaller portion. I only have one drink due to driving and my Double Dragon was a perfect accompaniment to the Gammon.
Written 11 December 2020
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boulter24
Hereford41 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
We found this small eatery whilst driving around Monmouthshire and were very impressed with every aspect of our experience when we chose to have our lunch there. Firstly we received a very warm welcome from Kirstie, the safety measures in place were then explained to us and they were ten times better then a large chain of restaurants we had visited the previous week! Hand sanitiser was provided, track and trace was adhered too and the tables were well protected and separated, all in all we were made to feel very safe. There was also a large marquee in the grounds for larger groups if needed.On top of that we had a delicious meal chosen from a very comprehensive menu. Well done to everyone at The Lion Inn!
Written 25 September 2020
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Amanda B
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • none
I have made frequent visits to the Lion and each occasion has been excellent. The atmosphere is warm and full of welcome. On a cold day, an open fire is lit making everyone feel as if they are home. The bar is stocked with a good choice of ale as well as lager, wine and spirits.
The menu has always got something to tempt the taste buds. Always plenty of choices that use local farmers and stockists and the cost us very reasonable.
The staff are well trained friendly without encroaching on the meal or personal space. The landlady is one in a million.
Written 17 August 2021
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Deborah Z
Thank you Amanda I am touched by your wonderful words. Team Lion work hard at making The Lion what it is and I shall make sure they all see your wonderful review. We are all really chuffed and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 31 August 2021
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Jet Noir
Rusper79 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
Delicious fresh made food - quality far beyond we had expected.
Great ales on tap (it’s award winning for ales and holds its own beer and cider festivals).
To eat, we had venison 5 ways (croquettes, stew, fillet, sausages and mini pie) and seabass in a butter and parsley sauce with fresh veg. They offer a ‘small appetites’ menu for kids and adults who can’t manage a big meal and honestly, the portions are so generous it’s incredible value for an adult meal). Kids had lasagne with chips and sausage and mash, both of which would have left me stuffed to bursting.
Great, friendly staff and a lovely friendly atmosphere.
Written 3 June 2022
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Deborah Z
We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves and enjoyed our food offerings. The Venison is a real treat and interesting to have such a variety of flavors from one meal. We appreciate the lovely review and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 6 June 2022
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Emma W
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • none
My partner and I both had Roast beef, very average, not much flavour. Roast potatoes tasted reheated. Service was good, attentive staff. Tables too close together, uncomfortable being so close to other diners and waiting staff squeezing between tables as we were eating, not acceptable. Excellent homemade cherry cheesecake, slightly mean portion size for the price. Noise coming from customers watching sport on tv, spoiling ambiance but very nice traditional pub.
Written 9 March 2020
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joneseyoaksey
149 contributions
Aug 2021 • solo
Called in here on Sunday the 15th August whilst out on a motorbike ride. Popped in for a a pint of fabulous Wye Valley Butty Bach beer and a baguette. The pub is traditional, cosy, no TV 👍, relaxing background music and the staff are fantastic, very attentive and friendly, supervised by a lady who I assume is the owner ( long dark hair and a bit of a looker ! ) lots of people were having Sunday roasts and lots of compliments where forthcoming on the quality of the food.
This is a fantastic proper pub. Great service, fab food and a really lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return next time I’m passing and would highly recommend 👍
Written 15 August 2021
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Deborah Z
Thank you for the lovely review - we pride ourselves on being a proper pub as well as being a good establishment for food and drink so I am so pleased you mentioned it in your review. Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We hope to see you again when you are out on your motorbike.
Written 31 August 2021
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RN5789
Chepstow2 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
My wife's birthday and although the late February weather was not too pleasant decided on a drive through the Forest of Dean followed by a meal ""somewhere".Soon, passing through Trellech "The Lion Inn" became our choice, and what a choice of was! I wonder if I should continue this review considering that the vast majority of previous reviews already say it all ! Anyway here we go - a warm welcome, yes it was Kirstie with a brief explanation of beers,ciders and wines available as well as the various menus. We were both very happy with our choices of drink and food as well as the service to supply it. All in all, our "off the cuff" decision to visit "The Lion" was a good one and as mentioned above, it will be repeated.
Chris and Maggie.
Written 25 February 2020
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Mark C
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • family
A group of 8 of us stopped here for late lunch before travelling on to Monmouth for a weekend holiday this week. The pub was full of character and olde world charm with an open fire adding a cosy feel. Staff were brilliant; friendly and cheery throughout. The menu is extensive and the 8 of us had a range of meals which were all delicious. There was an impressive range of draft ales too. Excellent all round!
Written 30 October 2021
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Deborah Z
Hoe lovely to hear that you had such a great time with us. So nice of you to take the time to tell others how great the food was and how friendly all of the staff are. We hope you had a wonderful weekend in Monmouth exploring the Wye Valley. We hope to see you again next time you venture this way.
Written 31 October 2021
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Ann P
Newport84 contributions
Jul 2021 • friends
Six of us ordered meals and all of us were so impressed. The curry was delicious as was the carbonara.The only fault we could find was both dishes were too much for us to eat. Next time we won't have lunch! Our friends had the sea bass, fish and chips, faggots and peas and a falafel burger which looked amazing. All the meals came out together and were all hot. The service was fab. Harry and the girls looked after us really well.
Written 16 July 2021
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matthewblake33
Taunton13 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
Called in on the way through for some much needed lunch. We had burgers and ham egg and chips and it was thoroughly decent grub. A good plateful for a fair price and the food was good quality and tasty. Having paid well over £100 pounds for a family dinner during our trip through The Marches, this meal was equally satisfying at less than half the price. Recommended.
Written 4 June 2021
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Chris H
6 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
My husband and I visited this pub for lunch today and so glad we did. We were made so welcome by Kirsty who looked after us throughout our stay, advising on all the options available.
Good variety of meals on the menu and the specials were intriguing too.
The meals we opted for were served hot, on hot plates, (where relevant) and very tasty.
Our compliments to the chef.
We also could not fault the social distancing which was well organised.
Thankyou for a lovely experience- we will be back. Chris and Dave. X
Written 7 June 2021
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Sausage and beans
Redditch15 contributions
Jul 2021 • couples
Arrived for 5.30 1.8.21
On arrival could not fault the service,main course arrived and the main course was to a high standard.
Shift changed over and this experience dramatically changed.
Sitting on table 30 I had to ask the staff at the bar on two occasions for extra drinks and the desert menu give or take half an hour which then had taken another 20 minutes when a waitress was clearing plates on another table I had to ask again.
Feel like we were forgotten if the above concerns were not an issue easily 4 stars.
I really don’t want to be critical as the pub location and food was great and the original waitress/bar was brilliant.
Written 1 August 2021
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Deborah Z
Luke I can only apologize that you were ignored towards the end of your meal. We do staff change over at 6pm but as you say bearing in mind how busy it was and is I will change the changeover to 7pm to allow for late eaters to receive the same quality of service that we pride ourselves on. Thank you for drawing this to my attention I will implement this immediately to ensure no one else feels ignored. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your meal and hope that this will not deter you from trying The Lion again.
Written 2 August 2021
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gleng0wrie
Romsey3 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
Husband and I had a lovely lunch here. Gluten free options on menu and awareness of need to avoid cross contamination (due to being coeliac) were really good and nothing was a problem for the landlady or staff. Very good food and friendly atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
Written 18 June 2021
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