The Red Lion
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"Lovingly restored pub with a strong focus on sustainability."
Overview
The Red Lion is a 16th-century, family-run pub tucked in the picturesque village of West Deeping on the Lincolnshire/Cambridgeshire border. The pub offers a mixture of casual dining in the bar and formal à la carte in the dining room. Both dog and child friendly, visitors can enjoy cosy fires in the winter and a sun-soaked patio in the warmer months.
Ratings & awards
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
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Good location - In the village of West Deeping; 6 miles from Stamford, 10 miles from Peterborough.
Rich history - Dating back as far as the 1700s, has many original features.
Menus - The freshest seasonal produce feature2 AA Rosette worthy dishes.
Strong sustainable credentials - The Red Lion prides itself on keeping things fresh, local and sustainable.
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 46
- Food and Drink
- Wines under £30: 11
- Wines over £30: 12
- Wines by the glass: 19
About the area
Much of the fenland around the Wash has been drained of its marshes and reclaimed as highly productive farmland. Further north, the coastline, with its sandy beaches, has been developed to accommodate the holiday industry, with caravans, campsites and the usual seaside paraphernalia
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