I would recommmend the Red Lion to anyone visiting the Lake District. The food was excellent and good value for money. We stayed end of March 2011 for 3 nights and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The staff were very friendly and the pub has a cozy old world charm. Would deffinately go back without hesitation More

Loved the roaring fire and ambience in the bar - the lads in our party voted the real ales in the Red Lion the best in this wonderful village. Breakfast was cooked to order and plentiful. The evening meal was enjoyed by all and great value. The rooms were slightly tired but clean with fresh towels every day. Landlady and... More

We enjoyed our stay at the Red Lion - it was a pretty pub downstairs and had a nice atmosphere. However, the corridors and rooms are in need of a makeover and are a little tired and unloved. It is a cost old Inn though and the staff were friendly - it is also in a brilliant location. The breakfast... More

Ate here on our last night, whilst staying at the Kings Arms. Great food,( and cheaper than the Kings Arms) friendly staff and locals, and dog-friendly bar area. Good selection of Lakeland real ales. Will spend more time here next time we're in Hawkshead! More

The Red Lion is a great place to stay. It was our first visit to the pub and hopefully won’t be our last. All the staff are so friendly and cheerful and nothing is too much trouble. Our room (No.4) was very clean and homely with an excellent en-suit shower and fresh towels every day. The meals were excellent with... More

This pub/guest house gets better and better. It used to be very poor until the latest couple took it over about three years ago and wow what a difference. Food is now excellent espically if you like a hearty meal after a long walk. Bar is warm and friendly, log fire and good atmosphere. The only downside was no wifi.... More

We stayed in Hawkshead for 3 nights and had a meal in the Red Lion and a few drinks. The land lady was more than accommodating when I didn't want dairy in my food and changed the menu to suit my needs. Always grateful for this. Nice food and friendly pub. More

Had a great weekend in the red lion , staff were helpful , rooms clean and shower was just great , the food is fantastic and still never managed to finish all that was on my plate. Great value for money and full of charm in this lovely part of the lake disitrict More

We called in at the weekend for a couple of drinks, great traditional pub, has very good offer on rooms with evening meal (only £40 pp) unfortunately we had booked in at The Queens Head next door which was terrible I know where I will stay on my next visit to Hawkshead More