The Red Lion's Head Chef, Raymond Sexton, prides himself on using only the best ingredients in the dishes he prepares. Where possible, seasonal produce is used, and this gives both the menu and the "Specials" board a real freshness. Raymond was previously the Head Chef for ten years at The Cricketers at Clavering; run by Jamie Oliver's Mum & Dad, Sally & Trevor.
For those with a sweet tooth, Suzanne Sexton, the Head Pastry Chef, will tempt you with a selection of delightful desserts.
Whether you are looking for a light lunch, an intimate meal for two, or for a celebration for twenty or more, there is always something on the menu that will suit your tastes...and always something to tempt the most jaded palate!
A sample dinner menu is below. The Red Lion also provides a regularly updated lunch menu, and can also provide a Children's menu if required. In addition, there is always a wide selection of seasonal specials; check the boards for details.
You can also download the latest seasonal menus here:
Starters or Light Snacks
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Home-made soup of the day, served with warm crusty bread |
£3.95 |
| Strips of chicken fried in crispy tempura batter with an orange and crisp leaf salad | £6.25 |
| A filo parcel of goat’s cheese and red onion marmalade, drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze | £5.95 |
| Salad of Serrano ham, buffalo mozzarella and sun-blush tomatoes with a green leaf salad and basil oil | £6.95 |
| Fresh king prawns cooked in shellfish oil with chilli, garlic and coriander | £7.50 |
| Scottish smoked salmon served with Irish soda bread, lemon and capers | £7.25 |
Main Courses
All main courses are served with the potato dish of the day or chips, and either fresh vegetables, or a tossed and dressed mixed or green salad.
| Char-grilled Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with a brandy and peppercorn sauce | £18.95 |
| Sautéed lambs liver and bacon with creamy mash potatoes and a red onion gravy | £12.75 |
| Breast of Gressingham duck sliced onto a rhubarb and ginger sauce | £13.50 |
| Pappardelle with a fresh tomato sauce with peppers, garlic, basil, olives and feta cheese | £11.75 |
| Home-made rabbit stew with a white wine sauce, little herb dumplings and root vegetables | £12.75 |
| Fillet of pork wrapped in pancetta sliced onto a rich wild mushroom sauce | £13.25 |
| Pave of organic salmon pan fried and served onto a crab and anise butter sauce | £14.25 |
Dessert Menu
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Iced lemon meringue parfait with a berry coulis |
£4.95 |
| Fresh fruit salad topped with fresh mixed berries | £4.95 |
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Individual vanilla panacotta with a rhubarb compote |
£4.95 |
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light mango and passionfruit cheesecake, with a passionfruit coulis |
£4.95 |
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Chocolate and
raspberry brownie served warm with vanilla ice cream |
£4.95 |
| A warm sticky toffee pudding served with a rich caramel sauce | £4.95 |
| A selection of ice creams or sorbets | £4.95 |
| Selection of cheeses served with celery, grapes and cheese biscuits | £6.75 |
| Tea or coffee | £1.95 |