Red Lion Bakewell

Yes, the Red Lion Bakewell has a beer garden at the rear that guests have sat in and enjoyed.

Dogs are welcome, guests describe dining with their dogs and sitting in the rear beer garden, and staff are noted as friendly toward dogs.

For a quieter visit, try a weekday evening, guests specifically noted a Tuesday evening as being quiet; expect a much livelier atmosphere over Christmas and in the festive week between Christmas and New Year.

Yes, guests report the Red Lion Bakewell has run Christmas Day service, with several visitors describing lovely Christmas Day and family Christmas lunches there.

Yes, dogs are welcome: guests mention being greeted with attention, diners sitting with dogs in the beer garden, and even a 'doggy' Sunday dinner being enjoyed.

Sundays are a standout, guests praise Red Lion Bakewell's Sunday lunch and say they return for the reliably good Sunday meal and service.

Red Lion Bakewell feels like a cosy, traditional pub, think snug corners, a roaring log fire and comfortable rooms, with friendly staff and a warm, festive vibe reported by guests.

Yes, families are welcome: staff have warmed babies' dinners, families celebrate Christmas here, and the team provides kids' activities like colouring to keep little ones happy.

At Red Lion Bakewell guests report generous servings, reviewers describe hot food with large portions and satisfying plates.