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Filling your home with festive florals; A Guide from Moutan Flowers
The countdown to Christmas has officially commenced and the pub is now in full festive mode as our team of magical elves are hard at work in creating special memories for all our customers and overnight guests who are spending time with us. This really is our favourite time of year, so in preparation for…
Read MoreHow can we help our local neighbours in need this Christmas
Many of us are already in the throes of Christmas planning, ordering the turkey and joints of meat, stocking up on sweets and treats and preparing for Stir Up Sunday to make the family’s Christmas pudding. There’s already so many lists and things to action, gift purchases, table plans, decorations, menu planning – it can…
Read MoreMeet our Head Chef
A talented Head Chef is the key to any successful pub. Not only do they create inventive menus and specials according to the season, using fresh locally sourced ingredients, they also are an inspiration for junior chefs who are learning new techniques, starting out in their careers and developing a passion for cooking. We’re delighted…
Read MoreA memorable overnight experience with friends
Our weekend overnight stays are incredibly popular here at The Red Lion, but what’s been the most surprising of late, is the growth in groups booking our 7 bedrooms on an exclusive basis. What hasn’t been surprising however is the wonderful feedback we receive, often advising how, not only had we exceeded their expectations in…
Read MoreLocal Business Spotlight: Moutan Florist
Here at The Red Lion, we’re so very lucky to have such a strong village community. Not only do we have some wonderful annual events that draw crowds from all over, including Armed Forces Day, Odiham Summer Fete and Flavourfest, but we also have a wonderful array of independent shops; and, in line with our…
Read MoreOur visit to Chase Distillery
In April, four of our hard-working team members won a trip to visit the award-winning Chase Distillery in Herefordshire to enjoy a tour of their beautiful distillery and an overnight luxury stay. The trip gave us the opportunity to learn the extraordinary story behind this iconic, British brand and the intricate methods involved in the…
Read MoreAnnouncing our new pub charity for 2019
It is with great pride that we announce our new pub charity for 2019, which will see us support and raise awareness for the incredible efforts of local charity, Hart Foodbank. With sites in Hook, Fleet and Darby Green in Yateley, these branches serve the whole of the Hart district including North Warnborough, Hartley Wintney…
Read MoreTop festive tips from Head Chef, Simon
The team here at The Red Lion are super busy hosting awesome Christmas parties with locals catching up, friends and work colleagues coming together from near and far and our festive decorations, twinkling tree and friendly staff creating the perfect ambience. As we get ever closer to the big day, and it feels as though…
Read MoreMeet our new pub manager
As we settle into our second winter here at The Red Lion, we’re looking forward to exciting community events including the Christmas Extravaganza and Bands in the Bury. We are also pleased to announce the arrival of our new Pub Manager, Emily. Having been a strong leader in her role as Deputy Manager at our sister pub, The…
Read MoreAutumnal breaks at The Red Lion
As the summer holidays come to an end, children return to school (or fly the nest to uni) and the summer shorts and sandals get packed away for another year, it will soon be time to welcome in the new season. Puddles of vibrant coloured leaves will start to form everywhere you look, the days…
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