Raising a Glass: Uncorking the history of English wine and supporting local

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If you happen to be a fan of English wine then you’ll be incredibly familiar with the rise in award-winning vineyards in and around the home counties that are crafting world-class bottles of deliciousness. As a pub company committed to celebrating local gems, we’re thrilled to partner with neighbour, and local producer, Penn Croft Vineyard,…

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Why this Hampshire Hotel in Odiham offers the perfect weekend escape

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Whether you’re feeling a little lethargic from the short days and long nights of winter, or you just love to explore the various pockets of countryside around the Home Counties when nature re-awakens in spring, there’s plenty of reason to dust down your overnight bag for a few days of  relaxation and adventure, staying overnight…

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A Christmas getaway in Odiham: 2023 festive events, and more

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Are you looking to plan a Christmas weekend away? As the festive season approaches, have you ever considered visiting the historical village of Odiham for an impromptu weekend away to make the most of all the Christmas festivities?  Cosy up with us here this winter at The Red Lion Pub & Dining in the heart…

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New Dawn Pub’s 2023 Summer Charity Challenge

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Every year, our parent pub company New Dawn Pubs plans an annual charity challenge in order to raise much-needed awareness and funds for a local charity. So, this September, on what turned out to be the hottest days of the year, a group of 21 intrepid walkers, 2 support drivers, and 2 dogs embarked on…

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2024 Sporting events taking place in and around Odiham

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With the growing rise in mental health concerns and the rising stresses that are entwined throughout our daily lives, exercise can be a great support to many ailments, as it generates natural endorphins that flood the body and reduce the negative impacts that stress can present. Many of us already know that life is about…

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Who are Gorilla Spirits Co. and why you should consider filling your glass

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At first sight, some may think of Odiham, and its surrounding towns as quaint, sleepy English villages, where nothing much happens, and life just bumbles along; however, visitors to this beautiful corner of North-East Hampshire will be most surprised and delighted by what they find, especially if they love to find new independent food and…

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A melting pot of award-winning artisan drink producers

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We love finding new producers who are bringing exciting, dynamic new products to the market, and establishing thriving relationships with them. This spring we will be introducing some fantastic new drinks to The Red Lion, just in time for the sunshine to arrive, thanks to some wonderful new products that we can’t wait to introduce…

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Why you need to visit Odiham

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When exploring new places to visit for a weekend escape, we love a recommendation, and Muddy Stilettos spoke so eloquently of Odiham in its recent Best Places to Live survey, that we felt it was worthy of a re-post just in case you should like a reminder. Want to come and experience Odiham for yourself?…

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Festivals, Events & Things to Do in 2023

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2023 has arrived in all its glory, and despite January feeling full of woe with the likes of Blue Monday and Dry January to contend with, we’re remaining positive and looking ahead to brighter skies. Read on to find out about all the upcoming events in Odiham and its surrounding local towns and villages throughout…

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An easy win recipe: Cranberry Baked Alaska

Our team of skilled chefs are incredibly passionate about cooking delicious seasonal dishes at The Red Lion, using some top-secret ingredients and techniques passed down from generations of family members. However, they know we’re not all as creative in the kitchen as they are, so we asked them for a simple-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe that would…

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