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Red Lion - Grantchester, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire

Red Lion - Grantchester

4.1
4.1
2438 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
We are at our heart a pub. This is a place where you can stop for a while, eat delicious food and drink in the atmosphere.


Set in the beautiful village of Grantchester, our picture perfect, thatch roofed pub is a 2 minute walk from The Grantchester Meadows and a lovely 40 minute stroll along The Cam from Cambridge.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01223 840121
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room at Red Lion Pub, Grantchester, seats 14 and is perfect for events and meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 01223 840121
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,438 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Child-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Most Booked

  • Cambridge

    Child-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Good for groups

  • Cambridge

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cambridge

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Lion - Grantchester is a charming village pub offering a "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive service." Guests appreciate the "excellent food," especially the Sunday roasts, though some note slow service and occasional dish availability issues. The spacious garden and dog-friendly environment make it a "lovely setting" for family gatherings.

2,438 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, food also spot on and good value. The service was also very professional

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  2. Linda

    Essex

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food okay. Service a bit poor. Forgot half our drinks order and had to re-order. Pub itself is lovely and perfect for stroll by the river.

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  3. David

    Kent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Not great dog lovers and although on leads there for 4 dogs on nearby tables would wonder freely near to our table which wasn’t popular with the kids. Was offered the chance to move but the options were not much better so we stayed put. Good range of drinks for all the family, but it was 25 minutes before we even acknowledged by waiting staff and even then that was us who had to ask. Would have expected a slightly swifter engagement with our drinks order. Burger, sea bass, steak sandwich and the fish and chips were all superb though and the ambience and decor made for an overall good experience. A solid 3/5 from us.

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  4. Hannah

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our experience last night was far removed from what we came to expect from The Red Lion. There was one staff member front of house and her attitude could be improved by being more friendly and welcoming to paying customers. Food was good, but nothing compared to our last dining experience there in the summer. Only one niggle is that when serving a hot pudding the custard needs to be heated and mine was barely lukewarm. There was also a leak in the men’s toilets that had flooded the bathroom floor. An automatic 12.5% service charge is applied, but the service certainly didn’t earn it. Unfortunately, due to this we won’t be coming back.

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  5. Lucy

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Relaxed, friendly place to meet family for dinner. Staff were attentive. Food very nice. Male toilets needed attention. A bit squished but it was Sunday and busy. Overall we had a nice afternoon. Thanks.

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  6. Claire

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was intermittently good. I really don’t like being called ‘Darlings’. Had to wait for bill and needed to leave.

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  7. Jaz

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was so good definitely worth the money but definitely on the pricey side. Only downside was the service, was clearly just there to earn money not to provide customer service
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 4 November 2024
    Good morning Jaz Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and I am pleased you enjoyed the food. Many thanks

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  8. Laura

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Was a busy Sunday so appreciate staff have lots of people to help and attend too! Food came in a reasonable time. One of our meals came out wrong. I had roast pork which was mostly fat and not a lot of meat so very disappointed. Desserts came but my two friends puddings never arrived. We had to chase this. Overall not great and wouldn’t go back unfortunately
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 4 November 2024
    Good morning Laura I hope you are well and thank you for taking the time to leave us review.

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  9. Andrew

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed lunch today. Limited menu though and a bit over priced. But food was tasty and well cooked. Would recommend.
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 4 November 2024
    Good morning Andrew Thanks for the review. I am pleased you enjoyed the food. have a great day

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  10. Mark

    Cambridge

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Forgetful staff, food was bland, not that great or quality considering the prices. Probably great for a Sunday roast (hopefully)
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 4 November 2024
    Good morning Mark I am sorry that you did not enjoy your recent visit. Please do reach out: 4129@geeeneking.co.uk

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Red Lion - Grantchester is rated 4.1 stars by 2438 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Red Lion - Grantchester

33 High Street, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire CB3 9NF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01223 840121
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room at Red Lion Pub, Grantchester, seats 14 and is perfect for events and meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 01223 840121
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