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Nice & cosy - The Red Lion, Sturmer, Essex

The Red Lion

4.6 (337)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Red Lion, The Street, Sturmer, Essex CB9 7XF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
Beautiful 14th Century country dining pub serving delicious, seasonal, freshly prepared food, with ingredients sourced from some of our region's finest artisanal producers.
If you require a table larger than 10, please contact us on 01440 766971 or info@redlionsturmer.co.uk.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary European, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Haverhill
  • Cross street
    The Street, Sturmer
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 337 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Lion offers a welcoming atmosphere with "excellent service" and "superb food." Guests praise the attentive and friendly staff, particularly highlighting their ability to make special occasions memorable. The menu features a variety of well-presented dishes, making it a favored spot for locals and visitors alike.
337 Reviews
  1. Trevor

    Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our wedding anniversary (again!), so we walked from our house to the Red Lion and had a great lunch to celebrate. Wine and gin was good and the service was friendly and prompt.

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  2. Lyn

    Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, in a good atmosphere. Very attentive staff.

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  3. Nigel

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good food. Very helpful and good value.

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  4. Jayne

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The only positive is the food quality was excellent. Service was rushed and we were made to feel like an inconvenience despite having booked a table a week in advance. Being a group of 50 somethings I didn't expect to be asked to settle our bill before we were allowed to sit in the garden. Meal wasn't cheap by any standards so disappointing over all. Lots of better options in and around Haverhill.

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  5. Carlos

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time back in a while and not sure what’s happened but the roast was really disappointing, hopefully just a one off

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  6. Liz

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Plenty of prawns in the prawn linguine and a lovely hint of chilli.

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  7. Colin

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent start to finish. Food great. Service attentive without being intrusive. (You should know that my missus has served Queen & Duke on numerous occasions when visiting Suffolk and Essex, so she is not easily satisfied. I have only served minor Royalty, but I'm a COG - critical ol' git - where service at table is concerned). Helpful but without pressure. If only our village had a pub like this I'd be really chuffed. Thanks.

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  8. Alice

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent meal with brilliant service from the delightful Ella and her female colleague behind the bar. Can't fault anything at all, thank you. Will be back soon

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  9. Elaine VIP

    Dublin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening , great food and attentive service . Good menu selection and well priced . Thank you and well done ! Elaine Masterson

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  10. Nick VIP

    Hertfordshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff and a warm welcome on our arrival. Nice big car park, which is always a bonus. Nice menu, made our decision harder, as it all looked good. Food was great. Will definitely come again. Thank you.

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The Red Lion is rated 4.6 stars by 337 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Norfolk/Suffolk
  4. Haverhill
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Red Lion

Red Lion, The Street, Sturmer, Essex CB9 7XF

Additional information

  • Cross street
    The Street, Sturmer
  • Neighborhood
    Haverhill
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Contemporary European, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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