The Lion Inn in Tewkesbury

Very friendly staff, great food, lovely room, fantastic atmosphere. Throughly enjoyed our stay.

Nice pub , Nice Beer , Nice service , Nice food , Nice Wine

Lunch for 7 with various allergy requirements all catered for without fuss and a great meal and beer in a traditional pub.

This may be a pretty pub but avoid at all costs!! One staff member behind the bar was the rudest and most unhospitable we have ever experienced in all of the Cotwolds! Agree with all other poorly rated reviews... staggering rudeness! To add insult to injury, when we couldn't wait to escape, we were given an incorrect inflated bill... a mistake apparently! Advise you not to go to this pub at all but if you do, check your bill carefully and be prepared to be insulted!

Always a pleasure to visit the Lion Inn. Took my 90 year old mother for boxing day lunch and although it wasn't a festive menu, the food was brilliant and everyone could have what they wanted including vegan. Service was superb. Friendly, efficient and at could not have been more accommodating from booking and reorganising a later time for us through to the meal. Perfect, thank you to all concerned.

We had the most wonderful Christmas at the Lion...2024...the rooms are stunning and beautifully kept...the staff are simply wonderful..nothing is too much, very approachable and helpful. The food is fabulous and Christmas lunch was perfectly proportioned..breakfast was lovely and fresh with options for plant based which was great for me. Every single staff member needs mentioning who worked from the 24th to the 26th December 2024...you all deserve a paid week off 🙂 Thankyou all for an unforgettable Christmas 🎄 ❤️

Had a lovely Christmas meal with my family on the 24th. The food was very nice & service was excellent. The staff always look after us extremely well and I wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else at Christmas.

What a great pub. We stayed here for 4 night and had the most amazing service. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Karyn (with a Y) served us breakfast and was hilariously funny whilst going out of her way to make accomodate our needs. She makes a great cappuccino as well. Kiki checked us in on arrival and was super kind and friendly. Karl the barman supper friendly.

We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful room within a picturesque cosy pub. The breakfast was amazing and the staff so friendly. Would highly recommend a stay here in Winchcombe. Many thanks Gaynor and Med Richards

We stayed for one night and it was wonderful, the room was lovely and clean, the breakfast was delicious and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.

Really lovely food with incredible service followed by a good nights sleep equals perfection.

Karyn was lovely and looked after us very well. Thank you!

Unfortunately the atmosphere in the restaurant was as dead as a doornail. It was 3 days before Christmas on a Sunday at 6.45pm and we were the only table in there for the last 30 minutes after the one other table left. There wasn't any music or festive cheer at all! The food was OK. The menu a bit sparse and lack of diversity. I had the festive turkey meal with all the trimmings however the turkey was a bit cold. My husband had the vegetarian risotto which he said was nice. We booked this 6 weeks in advance and told the establishment about our son having a sesame allergy however they brought out a sesame bun on this plate. They did, however, make a new burger without the bun but that shouldn't have happened since we gave them prior warning. The staff also weren't trained on the details of the food and felt "they are made with butter and things like that" was an adequate answer to the question "what are these?". The poor staff shouldn't be put in that embarrassing position. So, not a great experience overall. It's a shame as when we popped in earlier in the day to ask if we could change the time of our table, it was busy and welcoming. Obviously we were after thoughts as the last customers of the weekend!

We had a brilliant Christmas lunch with 10 of us, the food was great and Karyn made it really special, she looked after all of us so well- great with the children & the adults! We will be back again!

It's a really cute and cosy place for food and a pint. Unfortunately, my steak was cold. However, it was rectified immediately, and the waitress couldn't have been more helpful. I'm sorry I didn't catch her name. The second steak was cooked to perfection. We expected a discount from the bill, however, it was completely taken off to our suprise. I'd recommend the service and the food at this cosy little pub! We would definitely return when we plan our next trip to the Cotswolds.

Amazing Sunday lunch. Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and delicious food. And the Butcome Original was tertific!

We came up to the Lion Inn in Winchcombe for Sunday lunch with friends from the Evesham area. Lovely pub, friendly staff, well kept beer and a great menu. Food was top quality and a good time was had by all of us!

Sunday Roast last night was delicious, with prompt, professional service with a smile from Eilidh and Mia. Nothing was too much trouble... from moving forward the time of our booking through to bringing an extra jug of gravy! Highly recommend for a relaxed evening with family or friends.

Very impressed with the food. Friendly service. Beautiful setting. I had the smoked mackerel starter which was delicious as was the risotto main course. Highly recommended!

We celebrated my wife 50th Birthday at your lovely pub. ...The staff were amazing...The food even better. .loved the vibe of whole village. Definitely coming back. Cheers

Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday Roast at the Lion Inn and always great service.

We stayed here for a little get away and the food and stay was amazing! Lovely warm welcome from the staff and couldn’t fault anything! Highley recommended!

Simply magnificent food, incredible space, very polite, I simply recommend it, it was recommended by friends and I will definitely be back, thank you ❤️

The burguers were very nice and the Sunday roast was amazing. And the staff was very friendly. We love the food is very good…

Lottie and Kiki were very attentive to our needs and will definitely be returning :) Lovely building and very warm fire!

Lovely friendly place , excellent food disappointed with rooms not up to the photos shown should be a four star more like a 2/3

Lovely Sunday roast, friendly staff and lovely environment

Amazing and delicious Sunday roast lovely staff

Fantastic food and a service, very attentive. Highly recommend!

Nice and friendly staff, very attentive to the table Great food, especially the Sunday roast! Would definitely come again. Thank you

Perfect location in the town, but wasn’t told how to find the pay and display car park at back of hotel.we stayed in room 3 which was so noisy, couldn’t get to sleep until every one had gone home. There were lots of stains on the bedroom carpet and curtains, no fire notice on the door, the bathroom door wouldn’t close,. Such a shame as it had great potential.

The Lion Inn was a beautiful pub! We had a table of 5 for lunch, we had friendly service, lovely atmosphere, and amazing service. The food was wonderful and we all had something different from each section of the menu. It was fabulous and easy to get the bill and attention of the staff if we needed it. Would recommend.

We booked to have our staff Christmas lunch here, although didn't choose the Festive menu as we preferred the look of the regular one. We booked through the website for a table for 6 between 2pm and 4pm. We arrived shortly after 2pm to be told the kitchen shut at 2pm but if we were quick we could place an order. We did this even though 2 of our party had not arrived. We ordered mains which arrived 5 minutes before our other 2 guests. The food, I have to say was absolutely delicious, we couldn't fault it, except maybe a little cool for 2 of us! After our plates were cleared no one else came to our table. I understand that if the kitchen was closed we would not be offered dessert, but I feel we should still have been offered some coffee or more drinks. The gentleman who welcomed us said we shouldn't have been able to book a table for that time, but, as I booked it through their website, I feel that is more their fault than ours! It was a real shame because it is a lovley place with well cooked food and we were looking forward to our celebratory lunch. Perhaps around the festive period they should consider being a little more flexible with the kitchen opening times!

I stayed here the first night of a six day Cotswold Way hike from Broadway to Bath, and it was a perfect end to the first days walking. Friendly welcome, clean and comfortable room and very nice shower/bathroom. Pub atmosphere was exactly what I would have hoped for, and for dinner / breakfast the food was good and service professional.

Can not fault this place. Every member of staff were willing and helpful. Beautiful building in a great location. Can highly recommend.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch with friends before visiting Sudeley Castle for the spectacle of light. Excellent quality roast (not the largest portions), well kept Butcombe Rare breeds Pale Ale and delight pudding (which if the roast had been bigger I wouldn't have had room for - so a plus). Lovely log fire. Very busy but not over crowded and very good service/welcoming staff.

Came for dinner for my boyfriend’s birthday, it is a lovely pub and you can take your dog! I had a lovely meal, however the other meal was awfully salty and ruined his dinner. Left a bit of a sour taste so we didn’t stay for dessert, the manager did refund the meal but it was a shame for a birthday at what was otherwise lovely place.

Well located to get to know the area, perfect treatment, great breakfast and a super authentic atmosphere If I return to the area I will repeat for sure

Brilliant pub with rooms, lovely people and great food all very well priced in a great little town/village

Great place to stay in the Cotswolds, lovely village location for walking or the racing at Cheltenham. Fabulous atmosphere, staff are friendly food is excellent and the rooms are beautifully decorated with comfortable beds, stayed here several times whats not to love about it.

Friends stayed on the Friday night and we joined them for breakfast. The pub looked clean and was nicely decorated and furnished. Service was pleasant but not very professional. Coffee was ordered for 5 of us which came several minutes after ordering. Unfortunately, 5 mins after that, we had to ask the waiter if we could have cups and saucers. I ordered the ‘normal’ breakfast, I think it was called ‘The Butcombe’, Sausage, bacon, mushroom, free range egg, tomato and toast. I told the waiter that I have a gluten intolerance so could I have gluten free bread. They don’t do gluten free bread so he offered to replace toast with a hash brown. So, 20 mins later I received my plate of food. One cheap quality sausage, two minuscule rashers of streaky bacon, half a tomato,a medium size portobello mushroom, a fried egg and a hash brown. It was all nicely cooked and hot. If this had been under a tenner, I’d have blamed myself for not ordering the bigger breakfast but it was £14. I’m sorry but it was terrible value for money. Just adding another sausage and decent sized rashers would have just about stopped me from writing this review. I know the margins in the catering industry are tight but people still like value for money.

Dinner at this friendly and welcoming pub was top notch. Excellent menu and definitely leave room for the desserts! We will return.

Booked a table for 8 well in advance. Were asked to pre-order because of the table size. Arrived on Friday night in plenty of time for the booking and were rushed to the table with the manager asking if she could start serving starters. We asked if we could order drinks first because we were not in a rush having all travelled 100+ miles and had arrived before the booked time. The manager said that they had another large table booked (clearly taking priority) and encouraged us to start eating!! Starters arrived which were good. Then mains arrived very quickly afterwards, including two plain cod dishes which had not been ordered and weren’t on the menu. The manager returned to the kitchen to be told by the chefs that they were a replacement for fish stew which had not been delivered by the suppliers (so not made on premises). She admitted that she did not know fish stew was unavailable, bizarre given she is the manager and what she said later!! Neither of the two people who had ordered the now unavailable fish stew wanted a piece of cod and had to re-order whilst the remaining six started eating the main courses. Surely, we should have been told when we all sat down that two choices were unavailable and given the opportunity to order another main course at the start of the meal so that all mains arrived together?? We assumed (foolishly) that the two replacement main courses (steak and risotto) would be given priority because the other six main courses had been served. Twenty-five minutes later nothing had arrived and the manager had avoided any form of contact and issued no apology, in fact was chatting happily in the kitchen. One of our party entered the kitchen to cancel the order because the rest of the table had now finished. The manager told him to be patient because it takes at least 25 minutes to cook a steak, which was definitely disputed - more like 4 minutes! Risotto takes several hours to prepare so was presumably ready and bubbling away in a pan!!!! We asked the manager why we had not been contacted about supply problems prior to our arrival or at least asked to re-select when we first arrived, she then said that she had tried to contact us which was a major contradiction (in view of her previous comments) and definitely not the case. Given the nods of support from other diners this was pointed out to her by one of our party who was then asked to leave. The rest of us followed suit although agreed to pay for drinks, not the food (which was indifferent at best). The restaurant lost several hundred pounds because of this incident which could have been avoided with a more proactive management stance. On a more positive note, we all went to No5 restaurant on the Saturday night had a wonderful time and enjoyed some exquisite food. Top Tip spend your money at No 5 a couple of doors down North Street.

Stayed 3 nights, fantastic room had everything we required set in a perfect location. The pub its self is cosy country pub, dog friendly, food was excellent. We cannot fault any of the staff, all were friendly and helpful especially Karin she is a credit to your business! Hope to stay again when in the area.

Absolutely first class food and service. We shall definitely dine here again when we are back in the area.The venue is also very dog friendly which is very important to us. Look forward to returning sometime soon.

A lovely venue. We were 6 for lunch. The food was great, delicious Reubens sandwiches and a sea bass salad. The service was remarkable. Kealeigh was our waitress and had a remarkable attention to detail and eye for service. The rest of the team were also notably kind, accommodating and helpful.

Lovely pub, warm & welcoming. Gluten free food options including fish & chips and also gluten free beer. Friendly staff & dog friendly.

Unfortunately a good pub but let down by the management processes - in that worked for a month but not paid - although texted twice, messaged twice and phoned three times but still not resolved - difficult to see how good customer service can be produced when staff not paid

We had a delicious lunch. Ingredients were fresh and selections were unusual (in a good). Our server, Karyn, was gracious and welcoming.

It was a short walk to the Lion Inn for dinner. We were seated promptly with a reservation. The braised lamb was good, the accompanied au gratin potatoes were best ever! The steak and ale pie was super. The tomato and pesto soup was awesome. Deserts were also great. Service was attentive from multiple staff members.

The Lion Inn has a very friendly and welcoming ambience. The rooms are clean and full of character and the breakfast is a triumph. Shout out to Karen, who looked after us in the restaurant all evening. She was friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and made us feel very welcome…even suggesting local walks that fit well with our schedule. Well done the Lion Inn!

We booked a table for 5:15pm and sat outside in the beer garden for a while which was nice. We then sat down at 5:15 am. My husband and I both had the Grilled Tenderstem broccoli, chickpea chips, romesco sauce, cashew cream, dukkah (ve) to start off with which was lovely and would recommend it. We both then had the beef sunday roast which was also good. It was a good portion. Afterwards I had the rhubarb cake which was also nice. Couldn't fault the food or service. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

Awesome evening meal at the Lion. The service was top notch, and great beers on tap. The Lobster special was awesome. The Lion is a proper pub with great staff.

Lunchtime burger and chips, sounds boring and safe I know, but it was delicious and worthy of a recommendation. A very pleasant surprise, thank you

The Lion Inn was able to accommodate our family party of 10 for a Sunday dinner. The communication was excellent and pre-choice of menu options very helpful in having it run smoothly. Our server Karyn with her wit/charm was fantastic!

Stayed at the Inn last night in one of their indulgent rooms (kids stayed in a regular). Room was very nice. Comfy and spacious. Kids room was great too. Breakfast, I had the Eggs Benedict, and it was the best I've ever had. Everyone was pleased. Very friendly staff.

Exciting menu (creds to the chef!!👏) and the servants (Karyn!) do a fantastic job (building goodwill for the Lion Inn!!!) We loved it!-

A totaly lovely place to stay first class service and the place is so peaceful would highly recommended ☺️

Actually this review is a bloody cheek because we had to cancel our room 24 hours before we were booked due to a family emergency & although we got £50 back for the dinner reservation the hotel still charged us £155 due to the severe cancellation policy. I can’t believe that they have sent me a request for a breview- it was never going to be good !!’

Smack in the middle of town, with a very pleasant ambience, friendly management and staff, a decent range of draught beers and lagers, and a bar menu with something for everyone. No hesitation in recommending the Lion for either a swift half at lunchtime, a very tasty Sunday lunch or a relaxing pint in the beer garden (weather permitting).

What a glorious weekend spent here! 6 of us and 2 dogs were all made extremely welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. The manager arranged for flowers and chocolates to be put into the rooms before our arrival. The rooms were beautifully appointed with nice touches like real coffee and hot chocolate. The garden is pretty and we spent a happy afternoon in the sun, with the option of watching the Euros on the large screen outdoor TV. Our meal in the evening was gorgeous. Lovely dining room and very good choice of vegan and vegetarian options and everything was well presented and delicious. Breakfast the following morning was worth the trip alone! What really made it memorable was the outstanding service. Everyone was friendly and efficient but Karin and Ula were utterly fabulous and could take up second careers as stand up comics. They didn't charge extra for the entertainment laid on! We would dearly love to come back as soon as possible!

We had a beer after a Father's Day walk, they had some nice ales, good seating indoors and out with a pleasant atmosphere

The Landlord… what a welcoming, warm, fun and energetic character! Great place would recommend 👍

We had a great stay at the Lion Inn while walking the Cotswold Way. The room was perfect, with an excellent mattress, strong water pressure in the shower, and delightful decor. The food at the Lion Inn is a treat! And, the vibe at the bar is spirited and joyful. Lovely outdoor seating area as well. We highly recommend The Lion Inn and will return.

A warm welcome and cheerful spot with a fantastic menu!

I booked for an evening meal on her birthday 4th june. The food was fantastic Michelin level and karyn was very attentive. It fopped a fantastic day and added bonus we did the quiz I the bar best steak I ever tasted

Rooms were comfortable. Staff was helpful. We had drinks, dinner and breakfast the following morning- all lovely.

The Lion Inn was a fabulous find. Right in the centre of Winchcombe, it combined the feel of a classic English village inn, a luxury hotel and gastro pub food. Friendly and efficient service, a beautiful garden and welcoming of our four legged friends! All in all a very good experience, would definitely return and recommend to others.

We spent 4 days walking a circular route in the Cotswold and the Lion Inn was our favorite place. The downstairs atmosphere was lively for dinner and wow, the food is the highlight of this place. Exceptional quality, beautifully presented and many options for vegetarian and vegan eaters (like vegan feta and buratta).

Very nice pub for a few drinks and bar snacks. The outdoor area was spacious and had a great atmosphere.

A disappointment! Even when taking into account the age of the building. Our room was extremely shabby,it had a badly stained carpet, paint off the walls and the door. Braiding was hanging off the chair. Door to bathroom did not shut properly. We had a painted up draw to one of the bedside cabinets, torn and dirty paper lining the wardrobe shelves and the bedside cabinets. These are not as a result of an old building! However, the bed was very comfortable as were the pillows and the bed linen was of an excellent quality, similarly the bathroom towels. Shower very good, although as no window or extractor fan in bathroom, the door from the bathroom had to be kept opened otherwise everything remained damp. Housekeeping of the room poor. Additionally, no coffee making machine, had to ask on second morning for one to be left so we could use the 'proper'and only type of coffee on the beverage tray.No note on arrival to say milk had to be obtained at the bar. A dead plant adorned the room. Breakfast though was excellent and service pleasant. We expected more given the cost of the stay, and wouldn't return.

Lovely location. Room was comfortable and clean. Staff were friendly and breakfast enjoyable.

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Have to say, it's the best I have had in a restaurant. Staff efficient and friendly even during an extremely busy service.

Came here for lunch, very nice location and good food. Prices are however relatively high. Uncomfortable chairs. No service at the table for drinks.

Restaurant was worse value ever. Food was good but high prices. Scallop appetizer was one scallop. Pork belly £26 was about 4-5 bites.

Fabulous dinner. Very good service. I like dogs but not when I’m dining. Loved your old pub and fireplace.

A lovely pub with friendly staff. Excellent beers and good food. Close to the town centre and plenty of cheap parking available at £1 all day. Recommend

Great pub, lovely food, stunning beer garden

The pub here is lovely. Food is good, varied selection of beverages. Included breakfast was also really nice, as was service from all the staff. The room was a major letdown, however. Room 2 at the front is not one of the pictured rooms, and it's clear why. The carpet is stained, mattress cratered, smelled a bit like backed up plumbing. Bathroom built into a former closet, couldn't stand up straight in it. Trivia night with amplified music until 23:00 directly under the room, with yelling until 23:30.

We popped in for lunch and had delicious beetroot and smokedmackeral croquettes and nduja sausage roll. Lovely old pub.

Didn’t even get round to book a table. I called to enquire about the accessibility for a wheel chair user. First person hung up immediately after I asked this question. Second person said my partner would have to stand to use the toilet. I’m pretty sure he’s thought about standing and it’s not really an option hence the wheel chair. It’s okay to be not accessible but it’s not okay to be rude and insulting.

I had Sunday lunch at the Lion Inn. Unfortunately my food was not very hot and my piece of beef was chewy and over cooked! Such a shame as I do really like the pub.

We didn’t stay but frequented over the couple of days that we were in the village. Wonderful meal for Leisha and I last night. The lady waitress with long dark hair was delightful. Also thanks to Tom and Carl for their kindness and help with our travel plans etc, over the last couple do days - much appreciated. We have trip advisored you too! See you when we come back BW Andrew and Leisha

Leo provided excellent service throughout the duration of our stay. He was well mannered and went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. He had a wonderful attitude and is a real credit to the team. Thank you Leo!

My daughters and I enjoyed an exceptional meal at the beautiful Lion Inn. We were extremely well looked after by all of the members of the staff. Thank you very much.

Fantastic service and beautiful food. Lemon lime and bitters is the best I had in UK. Dog friendly.

There is a lady there who is Caucasian, middle aged, she has red hair…. She refused to serve my friend who is of Zimbabwean descent. She stated the kitchen wasn’t running for lunch… 15/20mins later a white couple arrived and she directed them to be seated and said very loudly “At least if you try and run away, I can catch you” it turns out the kitchen was running and she selected to just deny my friend access to having lunch. I do feel this was racially motivated and I am extremely extremely disappointed that such a nice establishment would hire such people to attend to their guests. I hope this is investigated and dealt with accordingly.

We really enjoyed our stay thank you

We have just had a 2 night break at this wonderful pub taking advantage of their winter offer. It was cold and wet weather outside but inside all was warm and cosy. We enjoyed friendly service, lovely food and a great atmosphere. Particular mention goes to one staff member Marie who went out of her way to ensure that our time at the lion was memorable for all the right reasons.

Unwelcoming staff. Lady with red hair very huffy. Felt she was doing us a favour for actually bothering to serve us. Will find another place next time.

We were in the pretty town of Winchcombe visiting friends at Sudley Castle . We decided to venture into the town to find several eateries they looked nice but just didn’t have that wow factor. After 10 minutes of walking around Winchcombe we came across The Lion inn , we looked in the window to see a lovely restaurant and a log fire burning. Well that made the decision for us after entering we thought 💭 christ we haven’t booked a table ! There is four of us. But we didn’t have to worry as when we walked towards the bar area we were greeted by a member of staff , very polite and a big smile . We asked if we could have a table we said with heads slightly lowered, we haven’t booked sorry 😔 in return we were told no problem and were showed to a table . The service through out was good , the food was lovely and the atmosphere was good . We had the same member of staff throughout our service. . I politely asked for her name her name was Marie or Maria . So a big thank you for looking after us all . It’s a 10 from the 4 of us Marie or Maria . I understand this review maybe long winded my apologies but if your in Winchcombe pop in the Lion see for yourself

Didnt stay overnite so no comment. However steak sandwich at lunch was excellent. Bit pricey as was the aspall cider and large sauvignon

Fabulous meal. Great Service all at a fair price. Looking forward to our next visit.

Such a nice relaxing bar / restaurant. Food is great with excellent service, the atmosphere is very relaxing when your in here you won't want to leave. Plus dog friendly and there open fires just makes it that more relaxing

Such a cosy pub! The front room is lovely in the evenings with the fire roaring and a comfy armchair

Nice bar and dog friendly, pity the log fire was not on this time but it was warmer

We popped in for lunch last Wednesday the November 15th had a fabulous meal infront the open fire, the deep fried anchovies were magic could have eaten them twice!!

Lovely breakfast, lovely friendly, helpful staff definitely be back really enjoyed my visit! Highly recommend

From the moment we arrived the energy was lacking from the staff, who appeared to favour tables of "regulars" over new dinners. The food itself was ok but nothing worth writing home about. What was most disappointing was when we finally did secure a table - having attempted on three separate occasion due to other peoples recommendations we received a below average level of service. Hence we feel it was not value for money when we have since eaten elsewhere locally for less money and received ten times the service and quality of food. I would be hard pushed to recommend the Lion Inn to someone and we will not be returning any time soon.

I am shocked to read such good reviews after visiting this pub twice now in a short space of time I have found the serving staff to be exceptionally rude and the food very average. I have had to send back food on both visits and sadly being new to the area will avoid this pub like the plague going forward.