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Red Lion, Kettering Northants, Northampton

Red Lion

4.7 (1228)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
High Street, Cranford, Kettering Northants, Northampton NN14 4AA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The Greedy Gordons Pub company welcome you to the Red Lion. Managed by Ashley Headland, he brings a strong team of consistency and knowledge.

Situated in the heart of Cranford near Kettering a village steeped in history & the pub being the mainstay since the 1700’s.

Head Chef Ben Drury brings loads of experience by bring people together with our love of great food and drink delivered with passion.

Priding ourselves on being ECO-local we have reduced our carbon footprint by using local produce, recycling & upcycling as much as possible as well as providing waste for Bio Fuel. #EcoLocalRedLion.

All welcome and catered for including dogs!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sonya Harvey and Richard Gordon
  • Catering
    Greedy Gordons Group provide events catering
  • Private party facilities
    Enquire with the team for special occasions
  • Neighborhood
    Kettering
  • Parking details
    We have ample parking with plenty of overflow on the main street directly outside the building.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 1,228 people are saying

Red Lion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Overall

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Food

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Service

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Great for brunch

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for business meals

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for groups

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Healthy

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Lively

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Lion offers "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a "lovely setting." Diners praise its "fantastic meals," "friendly staff," and "great value." With a "varied menu" and "exceptional" gluten-free options, this dog-friendly venue delights with "delicious roasts" and "beautifully presented" dishes. It's a "highly recommended" favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,228 Reviews
  1. Stuart

    Northampton1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall I was disappointed by our experience at the Red Lion. Not being offered the choice of tap water when we gave our drinks order set the tone for the evening, this was compounded when the table right next to us were given this choice when they were seated by a different server. I thought the food was overpriced considering the portion size although I have to say it was delicious and well cooked. I’m glad I tried this pub as I’ve heard good things about it but I doubt I’ll return.

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  2. Barrie

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent evening with friends ,the food and the table weehad was all first class Thankuou to the team at The red Lion

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  3. Laraine

    Bedfordshire11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining here. Will definitely go back. Food was, overall, very good. Just one or two things we would have liked done in a different way but that was our taste - nothing wrong with the food.

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  4. Paul

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place to go and eat, food is amazing and would highly recommend to anyone.

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  5. Andrew

    Northampton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been a few times. Never disappointed, great food and service. Lovely pub.

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  6. Sam

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was fabulous, well presented, tasty and good sized portions. Desserts were lush. Service good and friendly.

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  7. Lynda

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took relatives for a meal and you didn’t disappoint us. We all had fantastic food came out hot, the service was excellent also staff very attentive to our needs and ensuring we were all happy with everything. Relatives enjoyed it that when they visit us again they want to visit again for a meal x

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  8. Mark

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic team and fantastic food good value for money.

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  9. Heidi

    Dorset6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Sunday roast. Never had Sunday lunch at The Red Lion but have have exceptional food in the evenings. It was very good but if I would make any criticism, it would be that the food wasn't very hot., the potatoes a bit dry. (This could have been because we at later in the day, 15.30 booking). There could have been more vegetables for 4 people. We had the same portion size as a table of 2. The horseradish sauce wasn't very nice ( too mild) at an extra £3 charge. The price I feel for 2 courses, was a little high. However despite this, I would still return but try an earlier time. The service was excellent and we have always had a positive dining experience when eating out here.

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  10. Richard

    Northampton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again a fantastic meal, at a wonderful venue, incredible staff. The portion size was great, food tasted delicious with lots of flavours for a roast. This place never fails to deliver. Very lucky for it to be only 5 minutes away. We will be back as always.

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Red Lion is rated 4.7 stars by 1228 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Northampton/Northamptonshire
  4. Kettering
  5. Kettering

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Red Lion

High Street, Cranford, Kettering Northants, Northampton NN14 4AA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kettering
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Grill, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have ample parking with plenty of overflow on the main street directly outside the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sonya Harvey and Richard Gordon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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