LOCAL COUNTRY PUB IN HITCHIN
Are you looking for a local country pub in Hitchin where you can really enjoy yourself? At The Red Lion, Great Offley, you will find the very best atmosphere available.
Are you looking for a local country pub in Hitchin where you can really enjoy yourself? At The Red Lion, Great Offley, you will find the very best atmosphere available.
The Red Lion is a traditional country pub in the heart of the village of Great Offley near Hitchin set in the Hertfordshire countryside on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. The Red Lion, Great Offley serves a selection of real ales and great quality, freshly prepared home-cooked food. We have five bedrooms, a mixture of double and twin rooms. We have plenty of outside space; the courtyard at the front of the pub and our beer garden to the rear. At the heart of the community, The Red Lion hosts music, fun nights, and special dining events.
At the heart of the community in Great Offley, we have music nights, karaoke nights, and special dining events.
The Red Lion provides homecooked food prepared in our kitchen using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Lunch and dinner are available seven days a week.
We have five rooms to rent. All rooms are en-suite and equipped with fresh towels, TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities with ample free parking.
The Red Lion is a great place for a party – if it’s a significant birthday, a family gathering, just a few friends, or a celebration for your sports club or team.
When it comes to finding pub accommodation in Hitchin, let us help you. You will find that everything you need is right here. That includes traditional pub food in Hitchin. You will not find a higher quality menu or one that is made with this level of attention. We use the freshest of ingredients and ensure that everything is homecooked just for your needs.
Whether you are celebrating or just dropping in, our village pub food in Hitchin is sure to be just what you need. When you visit, be sure to ask us about our comprehensive menu. There are always seasonal favuorites to enjoy.
As a local pub restaurant in Hitchin, we take pride in offering our clients the very best level of service possible. We welcome you to the area whether you are celebrating or just stopping in for a meal. And, if you feel like doing so, we welcome you to stay with us in one of our rooms for a welcoming evening.
Great Offley is a quiet village near Hitchin, located on the top of a chalk ridge of The Chiltern Hills that runs through the parish. The village was bypassed by the A505 dual carriageway in the 1970s, significantly reducing traffic through the village.
Great Offley and The Red Lion pub are very welcoming for both walkers and cyclists. The 152-mile Chiltern Way long-distance footpath passes through the parish, as does the 170-mile Chilterns Cycleway.
There are many places of interest in the local area including;
Great Offley has a long history; Offa King of Mercia is said to have built a palace here in the 8th-century and it is thought that he is buried, giving his name to the village. There is a group of historic buildings, including Offley Place, which was rebuilt in 1810 but which retains a Tudor porch and a 17th-century wing.
During World War II, Offley was headquarters for an Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) Searchlight unit based in Hoo Lane, that had detachments in Hitchin along Bedford Road, Chapel Foot along London Road, as well as at Whitwell and Diamond End.
In July 1944 a Lancaster bomber from 15 Squadron RAF crashed into the farmhouse at West End Farm killing the crew as well as the farmer’s wife and two daughters (one of whom was home on leave from the Auxiliary Territorial Service).
GOOD Based on 79 reviews 618gordonp15. November, 2022.Verified Recommend Lovely wee pub and great atmosphere A credit to Martyn and team , getting more difficult to find a little gem like this now days Some great walks and scenery outside the front door Great service and the Shepards Pie was fantastic The Pizzas are exceptional and well worth a try Definitely be back AlanC470512. November, 2022.Verified Great food, friendly atmosphere My wife and I live in the village and decided to try the Red Lion after excessive waiting times at 2 other pubs in surrounding villages (1 hour, hour and a half).I ordered a cajun chicken burger and my wife ordered a plain burger. Both were absolutely delicious with tasty home made chips, onion rings and an extremely delicious homemade coleslaw. Lovely surroundings and good food in a village pub with a lively, but not overbearing, atmosphere. Extremely enjoyable evening. Freedom4787872032329. July, 2022.Verified Friendly village pub with great food Popped in mid week with the dog for some drinks and food. I had the burger and my partner had the ribs (off the special menu) + starters. The food and service were great. The quality of food and portion sizes were excellent and the staff really really friendly. Highly recommended and very dog friendly. JohnA27324. July, 2022.Verified A great find with good food and nice beers Friendly, welcoming staff, lovely food, nice beers. We were admirably served by Harvey, Emily and Jesus SarahW77611. June, 2022.Verified Excellent Now under new management and what a difference! Cleaned up, spruced up and a whole different vibe.Food was excellent. Everything was homemade, home cooked. It's so difficult to find a pub these days that cooks it's own food and doesn't rely on pre-packed food like so many of the chain pubs.Highly recommend. amandarY4109RS4. June, 2022.Verified Charming hosts! We ate supper at the pub last night and thoroughly enjoyed the freshly cooked food and pleasant service. We will jakeaW3223ZN1. June, 2022.Verified A lovely getaway We booked into The Red Lion yesterday. First impressions are everything. Situated in a very quaint rural area, with access to both between Luton and Stevenage, The Red Lion is a hidden gem.We were extremely happy that we managed to book a room a few hours before arriving. Joe was very helpful and helped us out massively. The area is wonderful for those who love a spot of peace and quiet. The pub itself holds ample seating and parking. A warm welcome was made by all, which is exactly what you want when entering an establishment. We had a few drinks, then ordered some food. The Jerk Chicken Skewers were unreal. Four huge skewers of chicken, tomato and pepper served with a lovely crisp fresh salad. We also ordered the ham and cheese flatbread, which too was very generous serving and tasted as good as it looked.The room was lovely for a couple. A fridge with juice and milk was lovely along with two choices of cereal. A walk in shower in the bathroom, which was upstairs, which made it feel like you was in a flat, was a nice touch. Would deffo recommend to people. Prices for both the room, food and drink are very competitive. The staff are friendly with owners who are so welcoming. Paradise2719515. May, 2022.Verified Wonderful village pub What an amazing gem of a place. Stumbled across this lovely pub whilst out walking visiting the area for the first time. Staff could not have been more helpful, food was excellent and the pub full of charm. A family run pub, with quirky features, a warm welcome, and met the lovely owners who really made the effort to make our visit a great experience. Also lovely outdoor areas and even have accommodation too. Would definitely stay here on our next visit. What more do you want or need, and in a gorgeous village too. Highly recommended! Passenger3428149189011. May, 2022.Verified Fun, friendly and filling! Fantastic pub, we left full and smiling having had great chats with all the staff. The potato skins are to die for and the mains were all great (we had the Cajun chicken and 2 steaks) Trail355616726856. May, 2022.Verified Pubs don’t get better than the Red Lion in Offley! Best night ever. Lovely staff, service on another level, amazing food beautifully presented and freshly prepared. I am a major fan of Caesar salad and if it’s on the menu it’s a must have! 11/10 and you do not need a side dish!! I didn’t even want a bite of my fiancé’s burger or steal a chip! It’s cozy, cool and highly recommended!