North East Derbyshire
Red Lion Pub Bistro

Red Lion Pub Bistro

Darley Road, S45 0LW, North East Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • British • European


"Having this on our doorstep used to be something we were really proud of but it 's evident this establishment is now only interested in diners and hotel residents. They have now enforced a tap room and rather bizarrely, table service for drinkers. The charm of the Red Lion was the bar area with the large sofa and chairs and 'library '. This area is reserved for diners only now. Don 't quite understand the logic for it other than they now no longer want drinkers only. We were frequent regulars, found the space a safe environment with a new born, somewhere lovely to host visiting friends and family, always a nice selection of drinks and helpful staff. Unfortunately, they have lost their way. Those visiting for just drinks don 't want to be shoved around the corner to be made to feel that they 're out of the way. The tap room is nice enough, a little cramped in areas and I know effort has been made to ensure it ties in with the bar area but quite frankly, shouldn 't it be the customers choice where they wish to sit? Why do those dining need two designated area 's to sit? Why do they need the restaurant AND the bar area? Take it back to how it was, let drinkers visit and purchase their drinks at the bar and sit where they please (obviously not in the actual restaurant) The investment in this place must have been huge in recent years, don 't let it go to waste by carrying on with these silly rules. Please also do not reply to this review with the same lack of acknowledgement of the issue you have on other posts. I 'm writing to you trying to help, not complain. As a regular who attended frequently and also dined occasionally, I won 't be returning until these issues are resolved. All the best,"