Wiltshire
The Red Lion Inn

The Red Lion Inn

United Kingdom, SN9 6AQ, Wiltshire

Meat • Steak • Chicken • Chocolate


"I turn 50 soon and decided there would be no better way to celebrate it than at the Red Lion with 8 close friends (4 couples). The team there were great about sorting out reservations in the Troutbeck and the rooms were a real hit...with our friends, none of whom had ever stayed there before. They are total luxury and beautifully decorated. When this was all arranged we were offered the private dining room upstairs, which we had never seen, and as the first person in the wow factor was massive! It's just the most beautiful setting and I could not wished for anything better. After being seated we were introduced to Vicky who looked after us all night with real care and nothing was too much for her. before longs lots of cocktails arrived, which were delicious and the With Thunderous Applause' toffee apple cocktail was a real hit. What to say about the food???? AMAZING! Each dish that arrived looked amazing, tasted fantastic and everyone was so, so happy with their choices. i had the smoked haddock scotch egg then the venison and was so happy with my choices. The chateaubriand looked amazing and the chips are the best ever. We all had desserts and the panna cotta, passion fruit tart, cheese and creme brulee were just the best way to finish. After a bit of port, sake, scotch or whatever to finish we left full, happy and having had the most amazing time. It's an evening I'll never forget, thank you everyone and, as ever, the breakfasts the next morning really hit the spot!"

The Wheatsheaf At Oaksey

The Wheatsheaf At Oaksey

Wheatsheaf Lane, SN16 9TB, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Seafood • Desserts


"I spent a lovely month living in Oaksey. I found the Wheatsheaf on day one and visited once or twice a week for the duration of my stay. By the second visit, at which I enjoyed my first meal, my dogs and I were made to feel like locals. Carol, Ian and their team are so warm and friendly. My visit on 20th October was to meet friends for dinner. I was a little late and by the time I 'd got there, my friends were deep in conversation with Carol. I walked in and was welcomed by an old friend, which was wonderful. I didn 't get the young woman 's name, but she remembered some of the stuff I 'd wittered on about in my previous visit and asked me how things had gone. I spent a lot of time on my own in Oaksey, working, but moments like this made me feel recognised . And it felt authentic; these guys genuinely like people! The food here is delicious, with a good range of options to choose from. One of my 20th October friends is a pretty severe coeliac and she was able to enjoy a dish that met her dietary needs. Some key indicators for me of good cooking were in evidence here: pasta is al dente, vegetables (notably broccoli) has a crunch and isn 't soggy. The meals themselves take a little while to come, which is suggestive of things being cooked fresh rather than being re-generated. I 'd add that they seem to keep the beer well here. I like a pint of cask ale if I can get it and I had nothing but joyful flavours from all the pints I enjoyed. It 's worth making a trip here if you 're in the area and looking for an intimate, friendly pub-based meal."