Red Lion

07/10/2026

Britain’s pubs are worth up to £30 billion in wellbeing value to communities across the UK. But rising costs and high taxes are putting pressure on pubs that bring people together.

This Week of Action, join the campaign today and tell your MP to keep pubs open and pints affordable.

https://www.longlivethelocal.pub/letter 🍍

06/10/2026

🎄 Let us take the stress out of Christmas Day… 🎄

Christmas Day is all about good food, wonderful company and making memories with the people you love — so why not leave the cooking, washing up and Christmas Day chaos to us? ❤️

Join us at The Red Lion, Woodbridge, and let us make your Christmas Day extra special.

🥂 A glass of fizz on arrival
🍽️ Three delicious courses
🎄 Lots of tempting choices to suit everyone
❤️ A relaxed, warm and welcoming atmosphere

Gather the family, sit back, raise a glass and enjoy a truly special Christmas meal without lifting a finger in the kitchen!

Whether it’s a long-standing family tradition or your first Christmas with us, we’d love to welcome you through our doors and make it a day to remember. ✨

Christmas Day at The Red Lion — good food, great company and absolutely no washing up! 😉

📞Bookings are now being taken so don’t leave it until the last minute.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎅🏼🥂🎄

05/10/2026

✨ Make Monday a little more exciting… ✨

If you’re looking for something to do this evening, why not pop into The Red Lion, Woodbridge for a Monday treat? 🍽️🍷

We’ll be serving delicious food from 11am until 8pm, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy a lovely meal and a drink before settling in for a fantastic evening of quizzing.

From 7:30pm, we’ll be welcoming back the wonderful Jon, who hosts our much-loved quiz nights! 🧠✨

Even better, it’s all for an incredible cause — Lighthouse Charity, supporting women, young people and children affected by domestic abuse. ❤️

👥 Teams of up to 6
💷 £2.50 per person
🕢 From 7:30pm
🙌 Last-minute decision? No problem! No booking needed — simply turn up and join in!

So gather your cleverest friends, enjoy some good food and drinks, and spend your Monday evening doing something a little different — all while helping raise money for a wonderful local cause.

We’d love to see you! ❤️

01/10/2026

🍂 A Little Lunch, A Lot of Enjoyment 🍂
Looking for the perfect excuse to step out and enjoy a delicious lunch? Join us at The Red Lion, Woodbridge, where good food, refreshing drinks and a warm welcome are always on the menu. ❤️

Our Lunch Deal is just £13.50, including a delicious meal and a drink – the perfect way to treat yourself without breaking the bank!

Why not make it extra special? Indulge in one of our tempting desserts or enjoy a little something sweet with a coffee. Our mini dessert and coffee option is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up! ☕🍰

And, if the sunshine is shining, there's no better place to enjoy your lunch than in our beautiful, colourful garden, surrounded by blooming flowers and a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. 🌸

Whether it's a catch-up with friends, a leisurely lunch or simply a little treat for yourself, we'd love to welcome you.

Pop in, grab a table and let us take care of lunch! 🥂

29/09/2026

☀️🌸 A Little Sunshine, A Little Refreshment & A Lot of Garden Charm! 🌸☀️

With some gorgeous sunshine predicted this week, there's no better time to pop into The Red Lion! 🍹🌿

Our garden is still bursting with beautiful, blooming flowers, making it the perfect spot to sit back, relax and soak up the sunshine. Whether you're joining us for an ice-cold drink, a refreshing cocktail or a delicious bite to eat, we'd love to see you!

Enjoy the colours of our garden, the warmth of the sunshine and the relaxed atmosphere that makes The Red Lion so special. 🌺🍻

Gather your friends, bring the family (and your four-legged friends too!) and come and enjoy a little slice of latw summer with us. 🐾

We look forward to welcoming you! ❤️
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26/09/2026

✨ LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT AT THE RED LION! ✨

We’re super excited to welcome Mooneyez to The Red Lion tonight from 8pm! 🎶🍻

If you’re looking for somewhere to spend your Saturday evening, come and join us for a drink, a bite to eat and plenty of laughs!

🎤 Mooneyez are a comedy singing duo who know exactly how to create a fantastic atmosphere — expect great music, plenty of fun and an evening guaranteed to put a smile on your face! 😄

So gather your friends, grab a drink and come enjoy the evening with us. ❤️

⏰ Live from 8pm

We’ll see you there! 🍻🎶

25/09/2026

👩‍🍳 WE’RE HIRING! 🍴

Do you love food? Enjoy working as part of a team? And don’t mind the occasional bit of controlled kitchen chaos?

We’re looking for some enthusiastic new faces to join our kitchen team at The Red Lion! 🦁

We’re currently looking for:

🍳 Cook / Chef
🧽 Kitchen Porter (KP)

No experience? No problem! 🙌
Full training can be provided, so if you’re hardworking, enthusiastic and keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

✨ Full-time & part-time positions available
💷 Rate of pay dependent on experience
💰 Weekly tips
👩‍🍳 Full training provided

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or someone who’s never met a frying pan they couldn’t conquer… we want to hear from you! 😜

Come and join our lovely team — good food, good people and plenty of laughs included! ❤️🦁

Interested? Get in touch with us!

25/09/2026

Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones filmed 🎥 a promo for her new film, Sense and Sensibility in our Canonbury pub, The Marquess Tavern for Vogue 🥰

The team at Vogue were searching for a shooting location that oozes class, was timeless and in-keeping with the theme of the movie... so where else were they going to film?! 😏

Take a look at the promo - Daisy is in character as Elinor Dashwood throughout!

Sense and Sensibility hits cinemas TODAY! 🎬Why not pop into The Marquess Tavern to wash down your popcorn! 🍿🍷

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24/09/2026

✨ Good food. Great drinks. Even better company. ✨

Looking for somewhere cosy and relaxed to enjoy a delicious meal and a drink? Come and join us at The Red Lion.🍽️

Whether you’re after a hearty classic, something a little lighter, or simply fancy settling in with a drink, we’ve got plenty to tempt you.

🍴 From hearty favourites to lighter bites:
• Cottage Pie
• Fish & Chips
• Roasted Cauliflower Makhani
• Lasagne
• Seabass Risotto
• Fish Finger Sandwiches
…and plenty more delicious dishes to choose from.

And when it comes to drinks, there’s something for everyone. 🍷🍺☕️

Enjoy a refreshing pint of ale, a glass of w**e, a perfectly mixed cocktail, a soft drink or a lovely coffee — whatever takes your fancy.

So why not leave the cooking to us, grab your favourite people and make an evening of it? ❤️

Come in, get comfortable and let us look after you. 🥂

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22/09/2026

We're on board, are you?

Join thousands backing Britain's pubs and breweries.

www.longlivethelocal.pub ❤️🍺

22/09/2026

🍂 The last whispers of summer…

Today marks the Autumn Equinox — the moment when day and night are almost equal and the seasons officially begin to turn.

There’s already an autumnal nip in the air, but we’re still enjoying those precious late-summer days before the evenings really start to draw in.
So why not make the most of it? 🍁

Take a stroll around Woodbridge then settle in at the Red Lion for a relaxed lunch, an evening meal or a drink with friends.

And, as always, furry paws are very welcome. 🐾

📞 01394 548327
🌐 www.redlionwoodbridge.co.uk

21/09/2026

This pub is a gem! 💎

The Wig & Mitre in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter has reopened following a £100k investment. ⛪

Anne-Marie and Paul Balcomb have taken on the 14th century pub... "We’re thrilled to take control of such an iconic pub and can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful guests" ❤️

📷 Courtesy of Tory McTernan

20/09/2026

🍽️ Sunday calls for a proper roast… 🍽️

There’s something rather lovely about settling in for a relaxed Sunday, enjoying good food, good company and a plate piled high with all the comforting favourites. ❤️

This Sunday at The Red Lion, we’ll be serving up:

Roast Beef
Roast Pork
Roast Chicken
Wild Mushroom Bourguignon Pie

All served with those delicious traditional trimmings that make a Sunday roast feel like a proper treat.

And if a roast isn’t quite calling your name, don’t worry! Our menu is also full of hearty classics and pub favourites, so there’s something delicious for everyone. 🍴

So gather your favourite people, leave the washing-up to us and make your Sunday a little more delicious. 🥂

❤️ Good food, good company and a warm welcome always.

18/09/2026

🎄✨ Christmas at The Red Lion ✨🎄

Looking for the perfect place to gather, celebrate and make a little Christmas magic? ❤️

Our delicious festive menu launches from 18th November, making it the perfect excuse to get together with the people you love, enjoy some wonderful food and let us take care of the rest. 🥂🍽️

And if you’re thinking about Christmas Day… why spend the day stressing in the kitchen? 🎅🏼

We still have spaces available for Christmas Day, so sit back, relax and let us take care of the cooking, the trimmings and the washing up!

✨ Make memories, not mess. Christmas at The Red Lion awaits. ✨

🎄 Festive menu from 18th November
🥂 Christmas Day spaces still available

Get in touch to book your table! ❤️

17/09/2026

Welcome to The Buck Inn 🦌

New Management Partner Adrian McShane-Chapman has taken over the Thornton-le-Dale pub following a whopping £490k investment 🤑

🗨️ “I arrived in the UK 22 years ago from Australia, armed with just a backpack and no real plan... I’ve dipped in and out of hospitality over that time but the fire inside me to run my own pub burned bright.” - Adrian

If you're in Yorkshire, pay Adrian and his team a visit and check out this stunning pub for yourselves. 🤩

15/09/2026

Rory takes the keys to the refurbished Cross Keys pub in Nottingham! 🗝️

Our new Management Partner Rory Calladine has taken the reins at the popular city centre pub following a £100,000 investment.

🗨️"I was instantly drawn to the pub and as soon I discovered it was available in a partnership with Punch, I jumped at the chance." 🍍

Regular guests at The Cross Keys will instantly notice the pub’s traditional feel and special characteristics have been retained throughout but that a complete refresh has taken place. 💫

11/09/2026

We have reopened the Keyworth Tavern following a quarter-of-a-million refurbishment 🔥

The Keyworth pub in Nottingham, run by our Management Partner John Francis, had been closed for 5 weeks while we tore out the bar, stripped the pub back and replaced everything with new, modern furnishings. 🤩

Great work by everyone involved in the transformation 🥂

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

28/08/2026

Our Publican Beth at The Beeswing Inn 2013 has raised circa £250K for charity 😍 so if you're in the area this weekend, pop in and enjoy the music, food and drink!

Well done Beth!! 🥳

The Beeswing in East Cowton is hosting its 13th ‘Glastonbury’ festival to raise money for end of life care at a nearby hospital.

27/08/2026

Newly married couple Gareth and Jamie Furness have take the over The Bay Horse Inn in Pickering. 🔔

The pub has received a £400,000 investment and Gareth says it has been very well received by locals. 😃

“We are seeing more locals returning to the pub, faces that haven't been seen here for many years and we are seeing them on a regular basis... The refurb has really put The Bay Horse Inn back on the map and firmly at the heart of the Pickering community.” ❤️

Well done to everyone involved in this brilliant transformation 👏