The Red Lion
43 High St, Swaffham Prior, Cambridge CB25 0LD, United Kingdom
4.6
196 reviews
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772W+P3 Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Monday: 12–20
Tuesday: 12–20
Wedneasday: 12–20
Thursday: 12–20
Friday: 12–23
Saturday: 12–23
Sunday: 12–20
Tuesday: 12–20
Wedneasday: 12–20
Thursday: 12–20
Friday: 12–23
Saturday: 12–23
Sunday: 12–20
Friendly staff and the most beautiful beer garden. Wish I lived closer but well worth a visit if you're in the area.
Negatives: The staff seemed inexperienced and did more blagging than was necessary. My friend ordered a lime & soda and ended up with a glass of soda water with a slice of lime in it. In the same vein, the pizza we ordered arrived without one of its main toppings ('nduja), and when we questioned it the staff initially claimed that it was us who were mistaken. Ultimately and after some minutes in the kitchen they had to acknowledge that they actually hadn't put any on, because they'd run out. The chef put some more salami on in recompense but overall it was a bit of a strange experience. The garden is supposed to be a feature of this place but you're not allowed to eat in it (even when it's very quiet).
Summary: A visually charming locals-type pub let down by some cut corners