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Red Lion - Grantchester, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire

Red Lion - Grantchester

4 (2506)
£25 and under
British
33 High Street, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire CB3 9NF

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
We are at our heart a pub. This is a place where you can stop for a while, eat delicious food and drink in the atmosphere.


Set in the beautiful village of Grantchester, our picture perfect, thatch roofed pub is a 2 minute walk from The Grantchester Meadows and a lovely 40 minute stroll along The Cam from Cambridge.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room at Red Lion Pub, Grantchester, seats 14 and is perfect for events and meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 01223 840121
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Father's Day

    £39.00 per person

    15 Jun 2025 only
    Make Dad’s Day! Join us on 15th June and treat the father figure in your life to a special 3 course set menu.
    Father's Day photo
  • Prix-Fixe Menu

    £18.00 - £22.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Your New Flavour Fixe Our all-new Prix-Fixe menu runs Monday-Thursday, 3pm-8pm 2 course £18 3 course £22
    Prix-Fixe Menu photo

Private dining

What 2,506 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Child-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Most Booked

  • Cambridge

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge

    Child-friendly

  • Cambridge

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Lion - Grantchester offers a charming setting in the heart of a picturesque village. Guests praise the "very friendly and helpful" staff and "delicious" food. The garden area is a lovely spot for cocktails. With "great service" and a "relaxed atmosphere," Red Lion is perfect for casual meet-ups or special occasions.
2,506 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pub was very busy, which for a sunny Friday lunchtime was good, we weren’t bothered that the service might have been slow as we were a group so had plenty to Cath up on and weren’t on a lunch hour.
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We're really glad you enjoyed your visit, especially on such a busy and sunny Friday lunchtime. It’s great to hear that the lively atmosphere suited your group and gave you the perfect chance to catch up. We hope to welcome you all back again soon!

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  2. Jane

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really delicious and good value. My only complaint is the lack of choice of gluten free offerings. Would have liked to be able to have been able to have a smaller meal, but nothing was suitable. I had an 8oz steak which was excellent, although too much for lunchtime. We have eaten here several times and i have always had more choice. We travel an hour and a half to meet up with friends and relatives and will continue to do so as the both the Red Lion and Grantchester are so welcoming.
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it to be good value and it’s wonderful to know that you continue to choose the Red Lion and Grantchester as a meeting spot with friends and family. We do appreciate your feedback regarding the limited gluten-free options and the lack of smaller meal choices. It’s helpful to know and will be taken into consideration when we review our menu. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  3. Jenny

    Bedfordshire6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointing. Friendly service, but dull menu and heavy stolid food
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear the menu and food didn’t hit the mark for you, while I’m glad the service felt friendly, it’s clear we didn’t deliver the full experience we aim for. We really appreciate the honesty and will take this on board as we continue to improve.

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  4. Phil

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I actually can’t believe I didn’t complain.. had a booking, stood around for about 15 mins for host to seat us… When we sat down, only to order at bar, (bar staff super friendly I will say), we found: A) roast dinners took about 30 mins to arrive and B) when they did they were dry as a bone. Clearly had been sat under a hot stand waiting to be delivered for a long time.. Gravy had set.. yorkshires were like cracking! Chicken unbelievably dry. Veg soggy. Two roast dinners and 2 beers for about £85. I guess I didn’t complain as I wanted to keep things simple for my elderly and forgetful dad. A real shame…
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, I'm really sorry to hear things didn’t go as they should have. Waiting to be seated despite a booking, slow service and food that wasn’t up to standard is disappointing, especially on a visit with your dad. I appreciate the kind words about the bar staff, but the rest clearly fell short. I wish we’d had the chance to address it on the day, but I completely understand why you chose not to. We take this seriously and I’d love to follow up, please do get in contact with us directly, we'd love the opportunity to make things right and welcome you back.

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  5. Nick

    London13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant pub with good decor, food, service and located in the centre of Grantchester.
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 5 June 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service. Being in the heart of Grantchester makes it all the more special. Hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Leigh

    Essex2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Sadly a really disappointing experience from start to finish .

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  7. Kerry

    London7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 27 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent however the food was very expensive and the portion of curry was very small.
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 29 May 2025
    Thank you for your feedback—we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the service! We're sorry to hear that the portion size and pricing didn’t meet your expectations. We truly value your comments and we'll be reviewing this with our kitchen team to see how we can improve. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience next time.

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  8. Richard

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place for a catch up with a friend. Staff very friendly and helpful. Delightful garden in the back for us to enjoy our Hugo spritz cocktails! For food we had the chicken sharer which was absolutely delicious! Will be back again for sure!
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 24 May 2025
    Thank you ever so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your catch up with a friend here, and that our team made you feel welcome. The garden is a real favourite of ours too, especially on a sunny day with a Hugo spritz in hand! We're so pleased you enjoyed the chicken sharer – it's a popular choice. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  9. Deborah

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not at all impressed the chips were over cooked . New waitress served us she was absolutely awful, should have had more training.
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 24 May 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm very sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet expectations. We sincerely apologise that the chips were overcooked and that the service fell short of the standard we aim to provide. Please rest assured that your comments have been noted and will be shared with the relevant team. We are currently providing additional support and training to our new staff members to ensure a more consistent and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We do hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future, as we’d love the opportunity to make it up to you.

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  10. Francesca

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food but we waited over 45 minutes to be served and with hungry children it’s not ideal.
    Red Lion - GrantchesterResponded on 18 May 2025
    Thank you very much for your feedback. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the food, though we're truly sorry to learn about the wait time you experienced. We completely understand how difficult it can be to wait, especially with hungry little ones, and we apologise for the inconvenience caused. Please be assured that we’re looking into this to ensure service is more efficient moving forward. We really appreciate your patience and hope to welcome you back soon for a smoother experience.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
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33 High Street, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire CB3 9NF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room at Red Lion Pub, Grantchester, seats 14 and is perfect for events and meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings & Events Manager: 01223 840121
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