Red Lion

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The Red Lion is situated at the heart of the scenic Suffolk village of Chelmondiston, on the beautiful Shotley Peninsula, just a short distance from Ipswich.

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The Red Lion is run by husband and wife team chefs Mauli and Bhumika; together, they bring the best of modern British food and Indian hospitality. Chef Mauli has 25 years of experience in the industry in India and England. He creates and presents exciting dishes using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients on his menu.

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THE RED LION
Special Festival & Holidays MenuModern British Food & Indian Hospitality

SUNDAY MENU

Two Courses: £27 | Three Courses: £32

Starters
Truffled mushroom soup, brown bread
Sticky chicken wings, tamarind glaze, crispy rocket
Crispy squid rings, garlic aioli, lemon
Traditional prawn cocktail, buttered bread
Grilled artichoke bruschetta, tapenade, vegan cheese(Ve)

Mains
Roast sirloin of Suffolk beef, Yorkshire pudding, red wine sauce
Roast free-range chicken, bread sauce, roast jus
King oyster mushroom wellington, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus
Beer battered east coast cod, minted peas, tartare sauce
Traditional sausage & mashed potatoes, greens, onion gravy
Bengali monkfish curry, basmati rice, aubergine bhaja, tiger prawns pakora
Tandoori style paneer steak with chickpea masala & crispy potato hash

Puddings
Sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel ice cream
Banoffee pie, caramel banana, clotted cream
Hill Farm honey and lemon mousse, ginger compote
Dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
Vegan chocolate mousse, mixed berries compote
Selection of British cheese from hamish johnston
Selection of ice cream or sorbet
Affogato (with whiskey or amaretto £3 supplement)

Hot Drinks

Americano	Selection of Teas
Cappuccino	English Breakfast
Espresso	Earl Grey
Latte	Pepper Mint / Fresh Mint
Flat White	Green tea
Mocha
Hot chocolate

Kids Menu

Starters
Seasonal soup with bread	3.95
Garlic bread with cheese	3.95
Mains
Grilled chicken breast with crème potatoes (GF)	9.5
Freshly battered cod with crispy chips and peas	8
Beef burger with cheese and chips (GF option available)	8
Kids pasta with cheese sauce or tomato sauce	6
Kids Sunday roast (only on Sundays)	12
Puddings
Sticky toffee pudding	4.5
Dark chocolate brownie	4.5
Scoop of ice cream or sorbet	2.5

SPRING MENU

Nibbles
Baked camembert, toast, pineapple chutney to share (GFO)	11.95
Marinated olives	3.5
Garlic baguette/ with cheese (V)	3.95/4.95

Starters
Roasted celeriac & stilton soup, nutmeg croutons (V)	6.5
Milli feullie of goat’s cheese, foraged stingy nettle pesto, sautéed mushroom (V)	7.5
Sticky chicken wings, tamarind glaze, crispy rocket	7.5
Patata bravas, grilled prawns, spicy chorizo	7.5
Chicken liver pate, chutney, melba toast	7.5

Mains
Beef stew, suet dumplings, greens, roasted root vegetables	19
Salmon skewers, warm new potatoes, feta, beetroot	19
Wild halibut fillet, celeriac gratin, red wine & herbs dressing	22
Traditional sausage & mashed potatoes, greens, onion gravy	16
Beer battered cod with chips, tartar sauce& mushy peas	17
Blythburgh pork tomahawk steak , chips, greens, mustard cream sauce	22
Wagyu beef burger, cheddar, chips, chilli jam (with fried egg or bacon £1.50 each) (GFO)	17
Suffolk beef steak, peppercorn sauce, chips, flat cap, onion rings mushroom rocket salad Fillet (8oz) (GFO)	28.95

Sides

Chips	3.75	Cheese Chips	4.75
Rocket parmesan salad	3.75	Mac ‘n’ cheese	4.75
Seasonal greens	3.75	Chips with truffle oil and parmesan	4.75

Vegan & Vegetarian Menu

Starters	Mains	Puddings
Roasted celeriac & stilton soup, nutmeg croutons (V) 6.5	Vegan shepherd pie, mash potato, wilted greens, veg jus (Ve) 17.5	Mango cheesecake, raspberry sorbet (V) 7.5
Grilled artichoke bruschetta, tapenade, vegan cheese (Ve) 7.5	Arancini primavera, cannelloni beans & tomato ragu, wild garlic aioli (V) 17.50	Vegan chocolate mousse, mixed Berries compote (ve) 7.5

Lunchtime sandwiches (Only available from Wednesday to Saturday)

Steak sandwich, caramelised onions, horseradish cream, chips	14.5	Hot Beverages	3.5
Homemade fish finger sandwich, chips, salad	12.5	Americano/Cappuccino/Espresso/Latte Flat White
BLT baguette, chips, salad	12.5	Selection of Teas	3.5
Cheese & onion toastie, chips, salad	10.95	English Breakfast / Earl Grey / Pepper Mint / Green tea

Puddings

Mango cheesecake, raspberry sorbet	7.5
Sticky toffee pudding, caramel sauce, ice cream	7.5
Dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream	7.5
Crème brulee, shortbread biscuit	7.5
Vegan chocolate mousse, mix berries compote	7.5
Choice of Selection of ice cream or sorbet	7
Coffee of your choice, home-made truffles	7
Affogato with whiskey or amaretto	6/9
Selection of British cheese, biscuits, celery, grapes & chutney	8.95

Hot Drinks

Americano	3.5	Selection of Teas
Cappuccino	3.5	English Breakfast	3.5
Espresso	3.5	Earl Grey	3.5
Latte	3.5	Pepper Mint	3.5
Flat White	3.5	Green tea	3.5
Mocha	3.75
Hot chocolate	3.75

Kids Menu

Starters		Mains		Puddings
Garlic bread with cheese	3.75	Grilled chicken breast with crème potatoes	9.5	Dark chocolate brownie	4.5
Soup of the Day	3.95	Freshly battered cod with crispy chips and peas	8	A scoop of ice cream or sorbet	2.5
		Beef burger with cheese and chips	8
		Kids pasta with cheese sauce or tomato sauce	6
		Sunday roast (only on Sunday)	12

TRADITIONAL INDIAN THALI MENU

Served from 06:00pm to 10:00pm only on Friday.

MEAT THALI @ £24
Kadhai gosth masala, ajwaini fish tikka, tadka dal, baigan bharta paratha, basmati rice, papad, kala khatta

VEG THALI @ £21
Kadhai paneer masala, tandoori mushroom, tadka dal, baigan bharta, paratha, basmati rice, papad, kala khatta

EXTRA SIDE OF CURRY ONLY @ £3.95
Vegan option available please ask our staff Please ask any of our staff if you require any information on our ingredients we use for food allergies & intolerances.

** Please notify a member of our staff if you have any allergies or dietary preferences. We will be happy to accommodate your requests.
V = Vegetarian, Ve = Vegan, GF = Gluten Free

Red LionOpening Hours

MONDAY	CLOSED (OPEN FOR PRIVATE EVENTS PLEASE ENQUIRE)
TUESDAY	CLOSED (OPEN FOR PRIVATE EVENTS PLEASE ENQUIRE)
WEDNESDAY	11:00 am - 03:00 pm (LAST FOOD ORDER 02:45 pm)	06:00 pm - 11:00 pm (LAST FOOD ORDER 9:00 pm)
THURSDAY	11:00 am - 03:00 pm (LAST FOOD ORDER 02:45 pm)	06:00 pm - 11:00 pm (LAST FOOD ORDER 9:00 pm)
FRIDAY	11:00 am - 11:00 pm (FOOD SERVED 12:00 pm - 09:00 pm)
SATURDAY	11:00 am - 11:00 pm (FOOD SERVED 12:00 pm - 09:00 pm)
SUNDAY / BANK HOLIDAYS	12:00 pm - 08:00 pm (FOOD SERVED 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm)

Our LocationThe Red Lion

Main Road, Chelmondiston, Ipswich IP9 1DX
01473 780400
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Sailing into Woolverstone

If you're sailing around the Essex and Suffolk coast, we're just over 2 miles from the beautiful Woolverstone Marina, which equates to a 40 minute walk or short taxi ride.

Walks Around Chelmondiston

The area around Chelmondiston and Pin Mill is very popular with those wishing to exercise their legs, with many beautiful walks. Walkers are welcome in the Red Lion. For more information about local walks, click here.