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Red Lion, Kettering Northants, Northampton

Red Lion

4.7
4.7
1224 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
High Street, Cranford, Kettering Northants, Northampton NN14 4AA

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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 12:00–23:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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 1,224 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 Ambience

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Great for brunch

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for business meals

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Good for groups

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Healthy

  • Northampton/Northamptonshire

    Neighbourhood 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 an inviting atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "incredible staff." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious roast beef dinner." The menu is "innovative and interesting," and the pub is "dog-friendly." Despite occasional noise, the venue's "lovely setting" and "friendly staff" make it a favorite for celebrations.

1,224 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Northampton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 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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  2. Sam

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 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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  3. Lynda

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 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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  4. Mark

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 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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  5. Heidi

    Dorset6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 April 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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  6. Richard

    Northampton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 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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  7. Alan

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Had the 'Shooters Pie', absolutely delicious. Very friendly staff.

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  8. Kevin

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent value lunch. Really good well presented food, ample sized portions and veg that tasted like veg! Service was very good and all our requests were met.

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  9. Kerry

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything from food to service was outstanding. Absolutely delicious roast beef dinner
    Red LionResponded on 31 March 2025
    Hi Kerry! Thanks for coming to visit us! We are so pleased you enjoyed everything! We hope to see you again soon! All the best Red Lion Team

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  10. Lilian

    Northampton3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Visited on a Saturday night, restaurant was busy. It was very noisy, as there were little if any soft furnishings to reduce noise level. Food was good. Service average. But I feel that food and wine were very overpriced. On a plus side, it had nice linen napkins!
    Red LionResponded on 31 March 2025
    Thanks Lilian for taking the tome to leave us a review! All the best Team Red Lion

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Red Lion is rated 4.7 stars by 1224 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Red Lion

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Kettering
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:30
  • 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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