Sad to say but if pub closures continue at current rates, then within the lifetime of our children, pubs will no longer exist.
Even though one of the most important factors in determining the purchase of a new house is…. how far is the nearest pub? It’s not all about alcohol – we offer a selection of more than 10 alcohol free/LA beers and ciders.
Research by CBRE confirms that 29% of pub visits no longer involve the consumption of alcohol, and 37% of all restaurant meals are alcohol free. Pubs are now in the business of entertainment, and at the Red Lion we have something for everyone, no matter what is your taste, age or interests:
Monday Funday is a time for the younger cohorts to meet and play board and card games. Hear talks on travel and adventure. Learn how to be a Barista and how to pour the perfect pint. On the last Monday of the month it’s also Open Mic for any budding musician to practise their skills and take part in a little soiree.
Tuesday Darts night involves a competitive league of home and away fixtures. The Red Arrows are the team to follow on the darts circuit and the Red Lion offers the best team burger and chips.
Wednesday Quiz is a test your knowledge against c. 10 local teams slogging it out for the top spot, or join up for Ralph’s Pointless quiz. There’s also an afternoon film club viewing and sometimes a Paddock classic car evening.
Thursday Combo is now well established as a Thursday evening regular for all kinds of live music with a rotating themed street food offering from as far afield as Mexico or Greece or even Nepal.
Friday Mum and Dads night usually gives way to their more energetic, agile and trendy offspring for enjoying their own piano recitals or playlists until late into the night.
Saturday Sports day includes rugby, tennis, golf and some national sports fixtures, or often special celebrations.
Sunday is of course not a Sunday without the traditional roast lunch. Only the best locally produced Charolais beef or rolled shoulder of pork will do. Then it’s chill out time to round off a typical week.
There’s much more to come at the Red Lion – follow our instagram @redlionblew for more information. Everyday our Ukrainian Lionsden kitchen team produce homemade authentic Ukrainian dishes for lunch or dinner, including deruny (potato rosti), Shuba (chopped herring), borscht with ribeye strips, chicken schnitzel with avocado salad and then to finish with Charlotka apple crumble and Medovik honey cake puddings. Hospitality is changing faster than you can say cheers!