About The Red Lion

Set in the small but perfectly formed village of Ashington on the South Downs, The Red Lion is a smasher of a pub & restaurant known for serving good, honest food, a great range of real ales and quaffable wines.

Sunny days, cosy nights

Our characterful pub is stylishly yet comfortably kitted out, providing plenty of cosy corners under the beams of the original 16th century building. Outside we have a smart little eating and drinking area, ideal for a bit of alfresco enjoyment during the summer.

Best pub in the village? Tell us how we did and you could win lots of lovely bubbly.

Our latest news

Fish & grill nights with a difference Fish & grill nights with a difference

Glorious grills, tasty fish dishes, quaffably good wines and some well-earned me-time... You can...

Try our new menu for a taste of summer

Fresh ingredients, bold flavours and a few retro numbers sprinkled in for good...

A classic from our supper menu Save suppertime with two courses for £12.99

It's Monday, there's nothing in the fridge (other than an 'emergency' yogurt and...

A photograph of the seating area of The Red Lion in AshingtonA photograph of the interior of The Red Lion in Ashington

A photograph of The Red Lion in Ashington

Have a drink on us

Sign up and we'll buy you a glass of what you fancy from our summer drinks menu when you next pop in to eat with us, plus we'll send you our latest news and a few treats now and again. Don't forget to join our Wine Club (just tick the box) for more corking offers.

What's on

Wednesdays: Ladies Night

Ladies, reclaim your Wednesday nights - with three courses for £15. Chaps, the TV is all yours.

Thursdays: Cattle & Cork

Chef's special grills matched with some very quaffable wines. Sublime.

Fridays: Fin & Fizz

Thank fizz... Fresh fish specials, two courses from £14.95 & bubbly (the proper stuff) for £19 a bottle.

Sunday platters

The Great British roast. Served big, bold and just how you like it. Book a table and dig in.

Opening times

11am-11pm Monday to Saturday,
11am-10.30pm Sunday

Food served all day

12pm-10pm Monday to Saturday,
12pm-9.30pm Sunday

Online bookings

You're welcome to pop in anytime, but if you're planning something special it might be an idea to book a table.

The Cask Marque Trust Logo

The Red Lion in Ashington is a member of the Cask Marque Trust in recognition of its excellence in the service of real ale.