WiFi requires an account. And when I tried to make one, it said my email was already used in another account. So I had to make another one. Very annoying. Damages having a good experience here if spending so much time entering emails and making up passwords I'll never remember. read more

Stopped in to get a quick bite, was in a rush to get somewhere, so only had 30mins. Thought it would take a long time for food, but no came out within 20mins. Got the pizza. Very delicious pizza. Well prepared and very taste. Service was splendid. You walk in and find your own table for eating. 5 *. read more

The Red Lion - Me and wifey - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

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Great for everyone, including vegans and vegetarians. Nice chic decorated back patio seating (heated when needed), you can easily order from table with the app via QR code and credit card, or in person with cash or card from the bar. Beyond Burger is excellent, comes with small side salad. Cod and chips are excellent as well. The Apple crumble is a must, and is well paired with the vegan ice cream. read more

The Red Lion - Apple and Damson Crumble with vegan vanilla ice cream. - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

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15 minutes prior to the listed closing time, the security came up to us and started screaming for us to get out while we were literally putting on our coats to leave. I told him to chill that we were putting on our coats and he ran up to me screaming "don't tell me to chill" and threatened to fight me. I said he needed to have some respect towards people and not yell at them and his mate (pictured) decided to shove me as I had one foot out of the door. I called the manager and he said the security said I said to 'f--k off' which is a blatant lie and they had every right to do what they did. I am astonished at this entire series of events and encourage everyone to find a place where you are treated with dignity, which obviously not here. read more

The Red Lion - The 'security' who shoved me as I already had one foot out the door. Made him feel powerful for a second I suppose. - British Near Me - Oxford, OXF

The Red Lion was our choice for a proper sit down lunch. I was a bit apprehensive about eating at a pub but this one proved to be a comfortable experience. In fact, rather than go here with your mates to get smashed, come here with your parents. It's even nice enough to take your mum for Mother's Day. We started with the Salt and Pepper Squid but had to get two servings for three people to share. Each order is big enough for only a baby. The portion is tiny! And very expensive. For our mains, we got the Battered Halloumi, Chicken Ham & Creme Fraiche Pie, and Yorkshire Ham and Fried Eggs. Classic English pub food. They were all excellent. The fish was a giant piece and the pie was quite nice, a little better than your average pie. Presentation was simple yet classy and the taste of the food was great. I'd definitely go back. Even the ham and eggs were nice. We had a great time and service was friendly. The restaurant filled up quite a bit as the noon hour approached. There was a roof leak beside our table. We told them and they "fixed" the problem by adding buckets and towels to sop up the water. If they fix that and give everyone more squid, I might just bump them up a star. read more

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I'm sure someone, somewhere, likes chain pubs frequented by pikies and guys thinking it's manly to be loud and violent, if this perhaps isn't you.....do not go to The Goose. It may have cheap food, and semi cheap beer, but the atmosphere is anything but pleasant. If by some reason you are dragged here, make sure it is not a weekend, you will be the only student, surrounded by the throngs of aggressive drinkers who were on panorama last week. REVIEW IN ONE LINE: Ever wonder why Stella is called wife beater? read more

Pretty standard as a modernly renovated pub. The drinks are your usual near city centre prices, i.o.w. a little too much for a casual drink, but plenty fine for a stop by for a nicer atmosphere. In the evenings you do get a nice tone of lighting and a few Oxford professors/ other scholarly folk loitering about. They at one point had a no sports wear (sweats/ tracksuits), and hats rule, not sure if they still do, but it was clearly one of those rules in place to try and enforce a certain kind of client. Funny enough I worse sweat in there one afternoon, not knowing the rule after going to the gym, nobody said anything to me although other groups of people were observed to be scolded. Just be aware and you'll be fine. read more

Oxford is lovely. I immediately wanted Harry Potter specs upon arrival. We meandered around a bit, tired, hungry and in need of a loo. Second pass at Red Lion (85 of 288 on Trip Advisor - SOLD). Grille was down so no roasts, burgers or prawns. Wine selection was fab. Bread and butter even better. Actually, the butter was churned by the gods. I had the butternut squash cannelloni (small) and Man had pasta bolegnese. Delicious! Perfect amount for tired, late night meal. Would give 3.5 stars but app won't let. (No halves). Points deducted for extremely loud-mic'ed singer/crooner and l-o-n-g wait for food. Servers = sweet, scholarly cherubs. Could have bathed in the butter and sans Edie Brickell wud have stayed another hour. Definitely sit outside if there isn't a chill. Last note, the place must get crammed on the weekends because there were about 15 stalls in the ladies room on the second floor. read more

Food is decent, although not exceptional. Place is very large and feels somewhat commercial, but not unpleasant inside. Staff were generally friendly although clueless when asked questions about the food or drink offerings. Serves food later than most pubs (after 9pm), so not a bad option if you're hungry late but want a pub. read more

The Goose is a bit of a mixed bag. Yes. It can be filled with people who come across slightly scary or...dirty. But since the smoking ban it seems to have somewhat lost that crowd and become far more student-y. Lets start with the good. The food and the drinks are CHEAP. and they are not half bad either. I have eaten both a pie and a pasta here and both were delicious and cheap. Being cheap makes the goose a great pub to visit before hitting the more expensive night clubs. It is quite busy here at the weekends because of the reason i just mentioned, but fairly relaxed during the day. They also have an outside area making it a popular choice in the summer. The decor is bland but nice, nothing dirty - it seems well kept. The atmosphere is not brilliant and is fairly quiet but as i said, make this the firstpub you visit on a night out and you will not be disappointed. The menu includes - Sandwhiches Jacket Pots and fillings Pies Lasagnes Chips Puddings There is an I.t box to keep you entertained and some tables have sofas. I do not think the goose shows football or sports - but i may be wrong. (For sports try the aussie bar or head to the city arms on cowley rd). read more

Went here for the first time this week. Dinner wasn't amazing but it was great for the price - £4-5 for Sunday roast with a drink. The chocolate cake and cheesecake were also both really good. I love the interior too, it's cute and homey with lots of nooks and crannies. Will definitely be returning for super cheap meals out! read more

We (four of us) stumbled across this place on our first trip to Oxford; we popped in for a lunchtime drink and promptly booked a table for four as we were looking for somewhere lovely for a special celebration. We are two couples who are both celebrating our 30th wedding anniversaries. Leondro booked our table of choice and was there to greet us when we arrived later that night. The service was top class as the food; the ambience of the venue is great and we had a wonderful time with our friends. We are already planning to book our second trip to Oxford and we will definitely be booking a table here again. Thank you Leondro for looking after us so well and we wish you well in your new venture. read more

We came here for my birthday to get dessert. The restaurant did not have many people in it. We ordered 4 desserts and after close to an hour we still did not have our dessert. When we complained to them they said they'd get started on our desserts right away, because apparently during that time they didn't even start our food, despite them having not that many customers and our desserts being pretty easy to make. read more

This place is very nostalgic for me and I always had a great time meeting my friends here. Drinks are good and the prices are reasonable.

Went again and ordered the bangers and mash this time. It was good and service was great.

My first real bangers and mash dish in the UK! I had lunch at The Red Lion, and a friend suggested the sausage and mash. It was pretty delicious. The sausage was much like our breakfast sausage in the states, but better. The mashed potatoes were smooth and delicious, with a salty but balanced meat gravy. An excellent example of traditional English cooking. I've heard that most of the rest of the menu is pretty bad though. They have great drink prices, there's an EPA for around 1.59 if I remember correctly. The atmosphere is good, lots of little hidden tables and booths for a private feel. read more

Has now closed downor at least turned into the red lion. Is owned by weatherspoons so its average. You know what to expect when you arrive here. read more

The service at this restaurant is absolutely horrible. We came in for dessert. We sat a two different tables waiting for service and we might as well be invisible. We finally went to the bar and asked how to order. We finally got to order. After literally 35 minutes, when I went to the bar to check on our four desserts, it was clear they never put the order in. So now we wait some more....and no offer to refund our money?? read more

this recently name changed bar is amazing cheap bar where quality still remains offers a wide range of drinks at very low prices . the bar has lots of setting and great facilitys toilets and an outside setted area since the no smoking ban the inside is much better smoke free and the bar also offers food which is good also with a wide ranged menu. the staff are always friendly and polite and ready to help you no matter how busy they are which is quite rare to find a service like this in a busy citys bar. most times are busy in the bar through out the day but you can always find a nice seat in the bar and be welcomed into a nice atmosphere. read more

Happened in to the Red Lion on a Sunday evening and found the place quite busy. Wondered to the bar while waiting to be greeted-seated and Thomas, a young man from behind the bar saw that we were waiting so he jumped from behind the bar, seated us, brought water and drinks and proceeded to take our order. The food was soon delivered and he swept by often to check on us. While this doesn't sound remarkable, this was Thomas' first time in this particular role, and he handled it very well. The food was delicious, and conversation with Thomas was quite pleasant. He simply made the evening another very favorable experience--thanks Thomas! read more

I'm in complete agreement with the previous reviewer: the food was fine, but the service was absolutely dreadful. My friend and I were seated and sat with nothing to drink, awkwardly looking at our menus, without so much as being acknowledged by any waitstaff for a full twenty minutes. (Bear in mind, we were there on a very quiet Monday night!) When someone finally brought herself to approach the table she simply asked for our order without ceremony or apology, at which point we were told that the special my friend wanted had been substituted with a different fish and carbohydrate fine, but this is precisely the kind of information you offer to your patrons upon seating them, which is also the appropriate time to offer drinks! I asked for a wine list at this point and ordered a glass of wine, which I did not receive until we were fifteen minutes into our meal (almost a half hour after ordering it the first time) and having quite gently reminded our waitress. The quality of the food was good enough, but not to justify the frustration of such utterly incompetent service. Just awful, really. read more

The restaurant looks good and quite clean, service was not that bad also, but food not really great. The potatos in my chicken roast were old and dull, difficult even to cut them. It was the first and the last time I had my meal there. Really nothing special to come back. read more

Now called The Red Lion, and has seemed to have lost the stigma of all the wino's being in there. It's cheap, it's cheerful, the food is above average, have eaten in there a couple of times (once a meal and once snack) and the food has been good. Not a place to take your granny, but in general, not too bad considering. read more

This place has now become a place I want to go to. The decor is fun and relaxing, I particularly like the private rooms behind glass giving a homely feel. Rugs for your lap are a nice extra. Comfortable atmosphere. I hope this will encourage better behaviour. A tall Peroni was good and prices fair. The tables and food looked good although I have yet to sample the food. I am looking forward to it though. read more

Best roast dinner I have ever had. Ever. Honestly. Mixed meats with all the trimmings. Will never be beaten by anyone. Ever. Honest.

an average city pub ,beer ok ,atmosphere is best thing going for it, casting my mind back a few years i thought this pub was at its peak when under the Firkin chain read more

What changes to have taken places to this pub, it used to be a simple pub serving more drinks than any quality food. Now it's a more up scaled pub serving quality food in a relax a nice looking environment. The food it's self was brought out with in good time, a combination of pub food (roasted chicken, pies) and a small section of fish and seafood. All the food was well cooked and presented nicely, keeping a rustic look with some extra twists for effect. The only criticism with the food was with the sadly put together salads. The side salad my friend had was simple but one colour lacking in visual excitement and with cold green beans on top which aren't to my taste. Another than this and some food such as the chips being sauced without giving the customer the choice of which sauce to use, was a minor distraction from what was a lovely meal. The whole thing, two courses and two alcoholic drinks a piece, £20 a head which was perfect was a well put together meal. Highly recommended if u want a simple good meal. read more