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The Red Lion - Margaretting, Ingatestone, Essex

The Red Lion - Margaretting

4.5
4.5
36 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Main Road, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0EG

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About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Indulge in a culinary journey as you step into our warm and inviting gastro pub. Here, we pride ourselves on offering an impressive steakhouse-style menu that is sure to tantalise your taste buds. We are dedicated to sourcing the very best produce we can find, with all of our prime steak and beef supplied by our locally sourced suppliers.
Under the skilled craftsmanship of our head chef, Lukasz Kot, every dish is a masterpiece waiting to be savoured. From perfectly grilled steaks to an array of tantalising fish and European-inspired creations, there's something to delight every palate.
But it's not just about the food at The Red Lion; it's about the experience. Relax in our cozy yet stylish surroundings, where the ambiance is as inviting as the menu. Whether you're enjoying a hearty meal with friends, sipping on a fine wine by the fireplace, or soaking up the sun in our charming outdoor seating area, you'll feel right at home.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01277 715920
  • Website
    https://www.theredlionmargaretting.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lukasz Kot
  • Location
    Main Road, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0EG
  • Area
    Margaretting
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Menu

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What 36 people are saying

The Red Lion - Margaretting reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Lion in Margaretting boasts "excellent food" and a "pleasant atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "fabulous food and service," with many highlighting it as the "best roast in Chelmsford." The inviting "traditional venue" and "friendly staff" make it ideal for groups, offering a "warm welcome" and "good value for money."
36 Reviews

  1. Sue

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited for the first time looking for a decent Sunday roast, and we most certainly did! Excellent food, very tasty .. we will be back

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  2. Jordan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner at Ninos , THE food was unreal! Best itallian!

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  3. Silv

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service really nice will definitely visit again

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  4. Mia

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food and service as always, my old suggestion is to get the fire going in those beautiful fire places! Will be back again

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  5. VIRGINIYA

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was good. The staff were friendly and efficient.

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  6. Claire

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice friendly atmosphere in a traditional venue& would recommend to small or large groups

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  7. Katherine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous traditional pub with a beautiful modern refurbishment. Delicious food, smaller portion size but incredibly good quality and filling so vey satisfying. Competitively priced for the environment, quality of food and service. Will recommend to friends and return again ourselves. Thank you x

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  8. Tim

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A warm welcome and excellent food was provided, without all the pretentiousness that some places like to charge you for. There was no rushing us to get finished and the staff enjoyed talking to the 7 month old in our party. We picked the Red Lion as a central meeting point for the family gettogether and we may well do so again as our time there was time well spent on top of the good value for money food. The wide range of foods on the menu meant our fussy family could find something they wanted and enjoy it.

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  9. Mia

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Our favourite roast in Chelmsford

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  10. Peter

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great surroundings and excellent, attentive service. A couple of points though, the food gets cold very quickly so the offer to have hot plates would be nice. For the bigger eaters, I would like to be offered another roast potato in addition to the Three, which would hardly eat into profits and at £22 two pieces of meat is a bit frugal. All in all, it is an honest review, but there are so many improvements since it was our local 17+ years ago. Lots of patronage, so it must suit so many.

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Main Road, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 0EG

Additional information

  • Area
    Margaretting
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lukasz Kot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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