Red Lion Public House in Basildon

Superb food staff friendly and helpful nice atmosphere

The food was excellent, well priced for the quality

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. RUDE STAFF AND TERRIBLE FOOD!! The reviews are lies.I went into the red lion as I had seen so many amazing reviews about how fantastic the food and service was. I am under the influence that those reviews could only have been written by the owners friends and family as this was absolutely not the case last night.My friend and I arrived at 6:45pm, we ordered our food and drinks at the same time at 7:15pm - this was the first time the waitress had come over to us so we took the opportunity to order everything then. Our food did not arrive at our table until 8:05pm. But we were the lucky ones, as there were two other tables with families on who had been there before we had even arrived and they were STILL waiting for their food. Unfortunately after the long wait the food was absolutely disgusting! I ordered a burger and chips. My burger was stone cold and burnt (but the plate was hot) which suggests it’s been sat under a hot lamp and my chip were rock solid. My friend had the chicken breast which was also cold, and the vegetables were also rock hard.One of the ladies from one of the two families politely went over to ask the staff where their food was as my friend and I came in before them and why was it that they were still waiting? The staff launched across the bar and started verbally abusing this poor lady shouting “it’s not our fault we only have one chef! What do you want me to do?!? I’ll take it off your bill if you’re that bothered”. The lady walked back to her table and you could see the upset in her face as she just politely asked a question.Absolutely disgusting behaviour from the staff and the food was vile. Would not even feed my dog it.

Really great Sunday lunch! That roast pork was splendid!! And the pear & rhubarb crumble went down a treat, too.

Had a lovely lunch in the Pub garden. Good Covid precautions and very few people on a Tuesday lunch time. Good beer and food. Good walks in the area through rolling countryside and woodlands.

Awful staff. Probably the most unfriendly staff I have encountered at a pub in this area. You'd think they would want the custom after being in lockdown for so long. Definitely won't won't going back anytime soon far better pubs to go to locally around pangbourne and goring area

They are making a really good effort at opening up for "Al fresco" dining. We had bavette steak with chimchurri sauce and Cajun fries, very nice.

Excellent pub food, great quality meat, burgers/chips etc. Great service and Covid processes set up for outside dining. We will be back. Thanks

A hidden gem! Even though it is classed as a casual dining pub, the quality of the food was impressive and the interior reminds of a high-end diner in London. Service was great and staff members were very helpful when it came to deciding what to eat. While we were waiting for our food we had the opportunity to have a walk around the restaurant which has a gallery of pictures depicting the village and the local landscapes.The duck leg ordered for a starter had a very good combination of flavors and herbs. The wine that was recommended to complement the steak was spot-on as well. After dinner we moved into the bar area where we could enjoy a live performance for some Friday night dancing and singing. Definitely would recommend visiting!

Always a great quality lunch and friendly staff. We have two young children and they have been welcomed and food options provided to suit one with a dairy allergy. A bit more than your usual chain pub experience.