Website states it closes at 11 but it closes a lot earlier, actually 9 on a Sunday.Beware.
john lankester
Really lovely pizzas and good pasta. Generous portions. Friendly, attentive service. Seems a completely different place to when they just opened last year and were a little understaffed and overwhelmed. Massive improvement. We will definitely visit again.Kid-friendliness: They will do any pasta on the main menu as a kids portion which is great. Very friendly and accepting of kids.
finn johnson
10/10 Amazing waiter called louis very laid back and helped recommend good food. Seemed so calm and nice definitely deserves a raise!
Ivana Ivanova
Lovely food,First time i been in The blue Lion and i was so impressed whit my partner.We had delicious food and because I’m professional chef i can tell the food was fresh,the calamari was crispy the risotto and carbonara was just perfectly made.Atmosphere was good and chill whit nice and friendly staff.Definitely will back .Well done.
Best result paving
Absolutely wonderful food staff is very friendly pizza s are the best and a very good point of Guinness I must
Freddie Rain
Really pretty little pub and restaurant. The food was pretty good. However, the risotto eatalia only had one prawn in the whole dish! The flavour of the rice was really nice though. The meatballs could also use a little more seasoning in the meat. We would come again to try different things off the menu.
Karen Cubitt
Amazing 5 stars lovely food very nice service and food I would recommend.
Hayley louise Cubitt
We had a meal for 5 people, the service was great, the food was delicious, would definitely recommend.
Garamond11
It's been some years since we last visited The Blue Lion. As we were in the area we decided to pop in for an early evening drink for old times sake. For such an historic building the interior has been completely whitewashed inside, dubious artwork, no curtains or soft furnishings or character of any kind. It has a bleak and unwelcoming air although one fire was lit it was still chilly. Beer wasn't kept very well either sadly. I've been in transport cafes with more ambiance. I know the owner can't choose their customers but a noisy baby wandering about in nightclothes with a dummy and a blanket did not help. We couldn't wait to leave.
Lindy98765
This pub is an absolute delight! Lovely decor. Logburner and fire lit also. We had Sunday lunch, which was absolutely beautiful. One of the best roast dinners I’ve had in a pub! We will be returning to try the Italian menu very soon. Staff where lovely ☺️
Amazing Italian food in a historic pub! The pasta and pizza are so good, and the owners are really friendly. They also have fresh homemade desserts that rotate regularly. If you are in the area, I cannot recommend highly enough!
Gisan ahmed
The pizza at this restaurant is truly amazing, especially the tuna pizza. The fresh tuna, flavorful tomato sauce, and perfect crust create a delicious culinary experience. The high-quality ingredients and inviting ambiance make it a must-try for any pizza lover.
Maria P
Although Italian it's not my favourite food, love to have time at my local.
Mary Mansfield
I really enjoyed our meal, but accidentally left my water bottle behind and when i rang up to enquire about it, I was assured I would receive a call back about whether it was found. Sadly, the phone call never came and although I followed it up with a text message, I still received no response. In the end, I took the chance and returned to the restaurant to find out if the bottle had been handed in. The same waitress was present and popped into the kitchen and came back holding my water bottle. I mentioned that I had rung up about it, but she dismissed my comment, with "I couldn't care less smile" or "Yes, I heard about your call, but chose to ignore it". I thanked her and left the pub, but this experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth. Considering our party spent nearly £200 on the day of our visit, I'm not at all impressed by Blue Lion's response!!
Gideon Barazovsky
Great experience for the first time visiting the blue lion. When we got in we immediately got taken care of. Food was excellent, service was great! Portions are huge! Will definitely return. Thanks!
Website states it closes at 11 but it closes a lot earlier, actually 9 on a Sunday.Beware.
Really lovely pizzas and good pasta. Generous portions. Friendly, attentive service. Seems a completely different place to when they just opened last year and were a little understaffed and overwhelmed. Massive improvement. We will definitely visit again.Kid-friendliness: They will do any pasta on the main menu as a kids portion which is great. Very friendly and accepting of kids.
10/10 Amazing waiter called louis very laid back and helped recommend good food. Seemed so calm and nice definitely deserves a raise!
Lovely food,First time i been in The blue Lion and i was so impressed whit my partner.We had delicious food and because I’m professional chef i can tell the food was fresh,the calamari was crispy the risotto and carbonara was just perfectly made.Atmosphere was good and chill whit nice and friendly staff.Definitely will back .Well done.
Absolutely wonderful food staff is very friendly pizza s are the best and a very good point of Guinness I must
Really pretty little pub and restaurant. The food was pretty good. However, the risotto eatalia only had one prawn in the whole dish! The flavour of the rice was really nice though. The meatballs could also use a little more seasoning in the meat. We would come again to try different things off the menu.
Amazing 5 stars lovely food very nice service and food I would recommend.
We had a meal for 5 people, the service was great, the food was delicious, would definitely recommend.
It's been some years since we last visited The Blue Lion. As we were in the area we decided to pop in for an early evening drink for old times sake. For such an historic building the interior has been completely whitewashed inside, dubious artwork, no curtains or soft furnishings or character of any kind. It has a bleak and unwelcoming air although one fire was lit it was still chilly. Beer wasn't kept very well either sadly. I've been in transport cafes with more ambiance. I know the owner can't choose their customers but a noisy baby wandering about in nightclothes with a dummy and a blanket did not help. We couldn't wait to leave.
This pub is an absolute delight! Lovely decor. Logburner and fire lit also. We had Sunday lunch, which was absolutely beautiful. One of the best roast dinners I’ve had in a pub! We will be returning to try the Italian menu very soon. Staff where lovely ☺️
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing Italian food in a historic pub! The pasta and pizza are so good, and the owners are really friendly. They also have fresh homemade desserts that rotate regularly. If you are in the area, I cannot recommend highly enough!
The pizza at this restaurant is truly amazing, especially the tuna pizza. The fresh tuna, flavorful tomato sauce, and perfect crust create a delicious culinary experience. The high-quality ingredients and inviting ambiance make it a must-try for any pizza lover.
Although Italian it's not my favourite food, love to have time at my local.
I really enjoyed our meal, but accidentally left my water bottle behind and when i rang up to enquire about it, I was assured I would receive a call back about whether it was found. Sadly, the phone call never came and although I followed it up with a text message, I still received no response. In the end, I took the chance and returned to the restaurant to find out if the bottle had been handed in. The same waitress was present and popped into the kitchen and came back holding my water bottle. I mentioned that I had rung up about it, but she dismissed my comment, with "I couldn't care less smile" or "Yes, I heard about your call, but chose to ignore it". I thanked her and left the pub, but this experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth. Considering our party spent nearly £200 on the day of our visit, I'm not at all impressed by Blue Lion's response!!
Great experience for the first time visiting the blue lion. When we got in we immediately got taken care of. Food was excellent, service was great! Portions are huge! Will definitely return. Thanks!