A traditional Oxfordshire village pub
A village welcome, a table worth staying for.
Fresh seasonal dishes, local ales and Sunday roasts worth the drive — in the heart of Chalgrove, just beyond Oxford.
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- ◆ Fresh seasonal food
- ◆ Real ales & fine wine
- ◆ Famous Sunday roasts
- ◆ Garden & private events
What's on now
Our rotating events calendar
Welcome to the Red Lion
A proper Oxfordshire pub, with food a cut above
For generations the Red Lion has been the heart of Chalgrove — a place to gather by the fire in winter, spill into the garden come summer, and always eat exceptionally well.
Seasonal kitchen
Menus that change with the seasons, built on the best local produce.
Real ales & wine
A rotating cellar of Oxfordshire cask ales and a thoughtful wine list.
Sunday roasts
A village institution — book early, they sell out most weeks.
Events & the garden
Wine evenings, live nights and private hire in our sunny garden.
From our kitchen
A taste of what's on
Himalayan Pork MoMo
£9.95Steamed Nepalese dumplings, filled with pork mince and vegetables, served with homemade tomato achaar cooked with sesame seeds and spicy Himalayan Sichuan peppers
SOMETHING TO STARTFish & Chips
£19.95Fresh Fillet of Cod, Cooked in Beer Batter, served with chunky Chips, Peas & homemade Tartar sauce (GF*)
CLASSIC COMFORTSFish Of The Market
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FROM THE KITCHENSpicy Chicken Yakisoba
£21.95Wok-Fried yakisoba noodles with spicy chicken, tossed in a savoury soba dressing and topped with spring onions & crisp raddish.
FROM THE KITCHEN
Opening hours
When you'll find us open
Kitchen times differ from the bar — Sunday roasts are served from noon until they run out.
- Monday Kitchen 12 noon–2pm · 6–9pm Bar 11am–11pm
- Tuesday Today Kitchen 12 noon–2pm · 6–9pm Bar 11am–11pm
- Wednesday Kitchen 12 noon–2pm · 6–9pm Bar 11am–11pm
- Thursday Kitchen 12 noon–2pm · 6–9pm Bar 11am–11pm
- Friday Kitchen 12 noon–2pm · 6–9pm Bar 11–12:30am
- Saturday Kitchen 12 noon–2pm · 6–9pm Bar 11–12:30am
- Sunday Kitchen 12 noon–3pm Bar 11:30am–10:30pm Roasts served from noon until they run out
Kind words
Loved by the village, and beyond
“Light lunch taken today was top class, also priced to please. Service was excellent and the ambiance of the setting most agreeable. If there were more like this, less would close!”
“This lovely pub and this pretty village are what the best of England is all about… My partner and I both thought the food was excellent. The menu was extensive and carefully thought through. My fish and chorizo was absolutely delicious… Such a great team and what a credit to this delightful rustic pub. Highly recommended.”
“We had a fantastic experience at the Red Lion! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to unwind. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.”
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Come and make an evening of it
Whether it's Sunday lunch, a birthday or a quiet pint by the fire — we'd love to have you.