The Red Lion

The Square, Eynsham OX29 4HW
$$ European

Reservations

Booking Notes:

For bookings over 14 guests, please leave a message on your booking and we can amend it for you.

Bank Holiday Monday Kitchen Hours 12-4pm

If you’d like to eat outside, please leave a note when booking and we can reserve external tables(s) for you.
We do not allow tabs for tables outside.

Business Info

  • Address: The Square, Eynsham OX29 4HW
  • Cross Street: The Square, Eynsham
  • Cuisine: English | European | International |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01865 882903
  • Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Special Occasion, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Date Night,

Photos

The Red Lion - The Red Lion Eynsham
The Red Lion - Mothering Sunday

Events & Special Hours

Summer Bank Holiday
Aug. 24, 2026 - Aug. 25, 2026 Lunch 12:00 - 16:00
Christmas Eve
Dec. 24, 2026 Afternoon 12:00 - 17:00
Boxing day
Dec. 25, 2026 - Dec. 26, 2026 Lunch 12:00 - 16:00
New Years Eve
Dec. 31, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027 Lunch 12:00 - 17:00

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Tuesday Evening 17:30 - 21:00
Wednesday
Wednesday Lunch 12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday Evening 17:30 - 21:00
Thursday
Thursday Evening 17:30 - 21:00
Thursday Lunch 12:00 - 14:00
Friday
Friday Evening 17:30 - 21:00
Friday Lunch 12:00 - 14:00
Saturday
Saturday Evening 17:30 - 21:00
Saturday Lunch 12:00 - 14:30
Saturday Drinks Only 14:30 - 17:15
Sunday
Sunday Lunch Dining Room 12:00 - 16:00

F.A.Q.s

Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. We are a dog friendly pub but ask that all dogs are kept on leads during your visit. Please ask us if you would like some water for your doggies.
We do, but only 3. Please add to your booking notes if you require a high chair.
Unfortunately not. We are looking to change this as soon as we can.
Yes. The front doors are double and both doors open. The pub is all on one level with only a very minimal bump stump into the dining room and wheelchairs can get in/out of this area with ease. Please add to your notes if you'd require a table with a little more room.
We do indeed! Our wifi password is clearly written on the beams in the pub and free to use.
Yes if accompanied by an over 18 adult.
False

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.78 out of 5 stars based on 198 votes

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Value: 10/10
May 02, 2026
Gail J.
Friendly staff the bar person was doing the first day he did excellent

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 16, 2026
Donna K.
Another fantastic meal at the Red Lion in Eynsham Always superb food, friendly staff and we love the pub atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 11, 2026
Lyn C.
Excellent food and friendly service.

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Mar 18, 2026
Victoria H.
Lovely welcome and fantastic service. Lovely food and a great place which has become a firm family favourite 10/10 all round.

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Feb 05, 2026
Helen S.
Very pleasant evening and friendly welcome. We’ll definitely visit again!

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Feb 05, 2026
James D.
The staff was first class. Service and food was excellent

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Feb 01, 2026
Peter L.
Table location in window was pleasant but a bit too close to other diners.

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Jan 23, 2026
Shirley B.
Excellent service , friendly service made to feel very welcome,and good was excellent,we will be back thank you all at the red lion

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Jan 17, 2026
Joanna B.
We came the first visit because the venue location happened to work, we come back now regularly because we love it. The food, the drink, the staff & the ambience. It’s not our ‘local’ but we’ve made it our ‘local that we travel for.’

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 17, 2026
Corinne B.
Absolutely brilliant!!

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Nov 24, 2025
Ann L.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Quick service. Nice food. Good value.

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Nov 16, 2025
Lyn C.
Excellent food and service. We will be back.

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Oct 04, 2025
Ursula H.
GREAT PLACE!

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Sep 26, 2025
Colin R.
Were thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Red Lion and would certainly recommend it to anyone wanting a memorable night out. The service was particularly good.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 19, 2025
Margaret W.
The food was very good and staff interaction was brilliant. The Red Lion wanted my group to be happy and enjoy their new experience - which they did. We are considering having our Christmas lunch there. The only negative comment was that the person having a large fish and chips felt that his fish was almost the same size as the small fish and chips. Otherwise brilliant!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 17, 2025
Brian T.
Excellent all round. As a beer drinker I was very impressed with the quality of the draft beer from the Cotswold Brewery. It was cold, lively and very tasty.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Aug 21, 2025
Susan P.
Very friendly and relaxed

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
May 29, 2025
Graham T.
Ask for a bill. Surprised by service charge. Paid it but would have been good to be given an option.

Overall: 10/10
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May 14, 2025
Gemma R.
I have eaten at The Red Lion in Eynsham before and this is the reason I go back again. The food is delicious, the service is brilliant and it is great value for money. I will most definitely be recommending my friends and family go here for food in the future. I will also be returning there for an evening meal or special occasion.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 24, 2025
Honor A.
A great Sunday lunch with family. Food was good, value for money and service excellent. Very welcoming place and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 20, 2025
Ann C.
Nice local friendly pub. Wide selection menu - food is always good. Staff are friendly and attentive.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 19, 2025
Corinne B.
Brilliant! Food is great, staff are wonderful. We have eaten here a few times and everything we have tried has been delicious!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 13, 2025
Martina M.
Great food and lovely atmosphere. The pocket friendly plates were a generous portion and delicious.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 12, 2025
Sandra W.
We had a lovely Sunday roast the redlining has one of the best Sunday roast I had lamb and could not fault it it was beautiful. We will be coming again I have found the best.the staff were brilliant very friendly and as I booked for two they didn't mind me adding another 3 people to my booking. There were 5 of us and everyone had a good time and loved there food . We will be ladies that lunch at the redlion thankyou you to all the staff at the redlion

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Feb 22, 2025
Stephen H.
We had a lovely evening. Can't wait to go back!

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Feb 20, 2025
Andrew B.
Great service and food as usual.

Overall: 9/10
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Apr 29, 2026
Janet S.
Always good service and excellent food. Ambiance usually 10 / 10 but loud band were warmong up for evening performance !

Overall: 9/10
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Jun 13, 2025
Caroline J.
Lovely meal. Very helpful and friendly staff.

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May 10, 2025
Richard O.
Good relaxed atmosphere. Good food and wine at a reasonable price.

Overall: 8/10
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Apr 04, 2026
Chris W.
We love the Red Lion! We've eaten here quite a few times now and the food is consistently excellent with a diverse and interesting menu that suits our family who are veggies, pescatarians and meat eaters. The atmosphere is of a traditional pub that's also family friendly. The staff are friendly and helpful too. We'll definitely keep going back!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Feb 27, 2025
Sally W.
Happy to eat at a place that serves good beer and has a chef who knows his onions