Let me start by saying the restaurant physically is great- big extension with high ceilings. The staff are great ( cant remember our waiters name, but even he was embarrassed by the kitchen ) Perhaps if you come here for pizza, pasta the food is great value and good? 4 of us, dined here on Saturday night. I had Tuna... More

Over-priced, boring, indifferent menu. Poor service. Standard rip-off pub menu. More

I have been to The Red Lion at least seven times. It is always extremely busy which doesn't make for the best dining experience. Good for the owners, Oakman, no doubt, but often uncomfortable for the diners! the menu is really very good. There is an open kitchen with a wood burning pizza oven. And despite my earlier comment about... More

Weve been to the Red Lion a few times and it's always good. We've had an evening meal and an afternoon bar snack of a pizza to share. Both times it was great, attentive staff and freshly cooked tasty food. More

We absolutely love The Red Lion, we often drop in on a Sunday afternoon or early evening with the children for a few drinks. The staff are lovely, always really friendly and very welcoming. Quick service at the bar and great kids menus with activities, colouring etc. We've had many excellent meals here as a couple, as a family and... More

We visit regularly, consistantly good service and food. Its always busy which is just how we like it, so book ahead, as regulars visitors we will try to book a particular table which they always try to accomodate us with. I like the fact they use a local brewery for their Ales, which I never would picked out of choice... More

By far the best restaurant in Hemel Hempstead! Organised a meal for myself and 5 friends to dine on a busy saturday night of the bank holiday weekend. From the moment we walked in the door we were met by friendly faces of the bar staff and although very busy as you would expect on a saturday evening we were... More

We have been here before for a birthday and loved it then so could not wait to have another excuse to go out for a meal here. We were a party of 5 including a 3 year old and I have to say we all loved the meal. We booked through the venue's website which was really easy and you... More

we popped in for lunch didnt make a reservation but didnt need to as it was very quiet for a lunch time on saturday. the food was outstanding and very good value for money. would definitely come here again if i were to return to the area. More