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    The Red Lion

    8 Reviews
    #7 of 9 Nightlife in Berwick upon Tweed
    Nightlife, Karaoke Bars, Bars & Clubs
    19/21 Castlegate, Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1JS, England
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    “Hope it's the right place”

    Went in for lunch before getting train back to glasgow,staff were lovely,food was good ,as we were... read more

    Reviewed July 22, 2017
    Eileen L
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    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    “Friendly with good atmosphere ”

    Staying in berwick for the weekend and visited this pub for a couple of drinks every day (3). Nice... read more

    Reviewed March 26, 2017
    amberpax
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    3.58 reviews
    • Excellent39%
    • Very good25%
    • Average12%
    • Poor12%
    • Terrible12%
    Sep 4, 2018
    “Must be my unlucky day!”
    Sep 3, 2017
    “Cigarette smoke inside the pub and unkept ale. Locals only. Tourists avoid.”
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    19/21 Castlegate, Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1JS, England
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    Reviewed September 4, 2018 via mobile
    Must be my unlucky day!

    I drink real ale and this stuff must've been off. I spent all of Tuesday with diarrhoea! Unlucky pint but it's out me off now.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank davidsthelens
    Reviewed September 3, 2017
    Cigarette smoke inside the pub and unkept ale. Locals only. Tourists avoid.

    What a truly awful place this is. I was drawn in as a day tripper by their A board on the pavement as I walking along Castlegate on a Saturday lunchtime and was hungry. I found a table, ordered a pint of real and a...More

    Date of experience: September 2017
    3  Thank Hantsman99
    Reviewed August 15, 2017 via mobile
    July 30 -Aug 4

    We visited a couple of year ago and was dismal.. however new owners Odette and famil, great staff have vastly improved this wee gem , food was great, priced accordingly sois alcohol prices. Which I sampled on the Sunday night at the karaoke,, give it...More

    Date of experience: July 2017
    1  Thank fredmc67
    Reviewed August 15, 2017 via mobile
    Mrs Pauline Keenan

    My husband John, myself and our DDB, Roxi, stayed at Red Lion for 3 nights. We had a great time due to Jimmy, Odette & their family making us so very welcome. The chef, Mac is an amazing guy, food was sooo good & always...More

    Date of experience: August 2017
    2  Thank Pauline K
    Reviewed July 22, 2017
    Hope it's the right place

    Went in for lunch before getting train back to glasgow,staff were lovely,food was good ,as we were all starving except teen who buys dearest thing on menu and doesn't eat it,usual carry on lol,met lovely member of staff from Glasgow such a friendly pub,will be...More

    Date of experience: July 2017
    Thank Eileen L
    Reviewed March 26, 2017 via mobile
    Friendly with good atmosphere

    Staying in berwick for the weekend and visited this pub for a couple of drinks every day (3). Nice local pub with friendly people and staff. Drinks very reasonable .

    Date of experience: March 2017
    Thank amberpax
    Reviewed December 31, 2016 via mobile
    Loud, run down but cheap

    Went there for a drink, was pleasantly surprised how cheap (£2.80). However loud and a bit dated. Summary - cheap and cheerfull

    Date of experience: December 2016
    Thank Kiwihammers
    Reviewed September 12, 2016
    Scumptious pie.

    Popped in just to see what the menu was like and stayed for a delicious homemade steak pie, there are no frills with the Red Lion, it's mainly a drinking pub with a small eating area, the menu is traditional pub grub, but it comes...More

    Date of experience: September 2016
    3  Thank Keithy1970
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