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The Red Lion is situated at the heart of the attractive Suffolk village of Chelmondiston, on the beautiful Shotley Peninsula just a short distance from Ipswich.
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OverviewRED LION
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. It is not far from Woolverstone Marina and within a short walking distance of the river Orwell at Pin Mill.
A tavern that serves freshly cooked food made with local ingredients and wine that has been thoughtfully paired. There is something for everyone among the many alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available—a fairly equalitarian setting for your celebration with friends, family, kids, and four-legged companions. Red Lion caters to all dietary needs and requirements. Veg lovers are not an afterthought for us at all.
We are currently open five days a week, from Wednesday to Sunday. We pride ourselves on being a child-friendly and dog-friendly pub; we have great joy in saying we always have local ales and beer on tap, and our regulars have very well received them. We accommodate walking groups, and muddy boots are always welcome.
READ MORE +DiscoverOur Story
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.
Bhumika imparts welcoming Indian hospitality to the business ethos and put her heart and soul where our guests are the core of our business. We welcome you to come to enjoy our delicious food and hospitality.
DiscoverOur Food
We take pride in our Food at the Red Lion, which is seasonal, fresh, creative and made from scratch on the premises; hence, we can accommodate all dietary requirements and preferences. All our signature dishes have a unique story behind them, and they feature on our menus at various times of the year as per their seasonality. We serve a hearty Sunday roast every week and a traditional Indian thali every Friday evening.
Our menu is not just creative but versatile as we launched a new menu to cater for all four beautiful British seasons, although we update new dishes depending on the availability and sustainability of the produce; hence, every time you visit us, expect a pleasant surprise on the menu... We also do special menus on Valentine's Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter Sunday, Bank Holidays, Christmas Day and Festive menu for December.
DiscoverHOSPITALITY
Enjoy a relaxing and restful stay in this beautifully converted little barn, located in the lovely Suffolk countryside on the Shotley peninsula near Woolverstone. Close to the rivers Orwell and Stour and surrounded by many splendid walking opportunities and restored in the grounds of the Red Lion, one of the loveliest restaurants in the area.
This stylish, self-contained, open-plan home-from-home has been tastefully furnished and fitted to the highest standards. A Kingsize bed makes sleeping a dream, a luxurious walk-in shower room with a wash basin and toilet and a wonderfully spacious lounge and dining area with a modern fully appointed kitchen.
RED LIONOpening Hours
| MONDAY | CLOSED (OPEN FOR PRIVATE EVENTS PLEASE ENQUIRE) | |
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| 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
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.
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01473 780400 – [email protected]