Vegan-friendly
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Beer/Wine
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A cozy country pub that serves vegetarian and vegan food. It's child friendly with a childrens' menu, outside play area and wendy house, coloring books, pencils, and games for indoor play. Dogs are welcome. Free Wi-Fi. Reported closed January 2023.
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 11 Jan 2023 by HenryBlane
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25 Reviews
First Review by cyberpen
MaldonRob
Points +293
Closed until further notice - Edit
This business appears to be closed as of early Sept 2021.
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MollyEllen
Points +22
Great Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
Such a lovely little pub in Suffolk! The food was amazing, so many items shown as vegan or with vegan options. The Sticky Toffee Pudding deserves a special shout out, up there with the best I've had. The staff were attentive and helpful, would definitely recommend this restaurant 😍
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tongy
Points +73
Worth the trip! - Edit
We took a drive out here Saturday evening (took us about an hour) and we were so impressed and pleased we made the journey. Real pub grub fix, with friendly service and a lovely atmosphere. Highlights where the cauli wings and sticky toffee pudding!
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Daisygirl13
Points +32
Amazing Mushroom Wellington - Edit
A lovely suffolk pub feel with friendly staff and a great menu. The mushroom Wellington was incredible! Will definitely be returning soon
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rach1802
Points +13
Our Favourite - Edit
Honestly this iteration of the Veggie Red Lion is even better than before and it's the one place we always default to for a meal out. My husband is a meat eater and there are always plenty of options that appeal to him as well as me.
Read moreThe halloumi 'Fish & Chips' is the best EVER and a regular favourite of both of us. The only problem we ever have is making it as far as pudding - which is such a shame as the few we have managed have been fantastic.
Pros: Choice, Service, Quality of the food
Cons: Can be noisy if full but not really a problem
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ClareLouise
Points +319
Delicious!! - Edit
Delicious and lots of vegan choice. Great service and great value for money! Will definitely be back.
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CallieBlackwell
Points +22
The most amazing vegan food! - Edit
I ate at the Red lion for my works Christmas do..
Read moreThere are two of us who are vegan and most of the rest of our group was vegetarian.
I have to say that the vegan options were incredible!
The new vegetarians amoungst us were shocked at how amazing vegan food can be so THANK YOU for showing my friends that we vegans don't need to miss out on anything!
I will be back and I will be bringing everyone I know there at some point!
Amazing.
Pros: food, service, atmosphere
Cons: none!
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ViliDimitrova
Points +18
One of my Fave! - Edit
Love it :) I love the atmosphere and the food is amazing!
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greentea&tofu
Points +67
A lovely place to visit - Edit
I love love love this place. There is a always a warm and cosy atmosphere and the staff are friendly. The only thing that lets it down is that sometimes the food isn't the greatest. Not to say it's bad, it just could be better... Some meals I've had have been amazing, but a couple of things have been quite oily and bland and sadly the really tasty things have disappeared off the menu now. I will still keep coming back though as it's such a lovely place to have in Suffolk. Hopefully they'll add a few more vegan meals too!
Read morePros: Warm and cosy, friendly service, some very tasty dishes
Cons: Can be a bit hit or miss
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AndreaD
Points +145
excellent vegan options - Edit
A home cooked, fresh vegetables wholesome meal.... a good reason to come to this area..
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daisyandjohn
Points +128
Great veggie & vegan pub - Edit
We braved the drive into the wilds of Suffolk ;) to try the vegan options in this pub. Just delightful! Lovely scenery, a typical cozy country pub with an excellent menu. Go there if you're in the area - recommended!
Read morePros: good selection of vegan dishes.
Cons: nothing
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Kalicet
Points +24
great for an evening out - Edit
lovely restaurant with the added. brilliance of being open in the evening :)
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jjpink34
Points +444
it's a veggie pub!!! yay! - Edit
Amazing to find this place on our recent trip to the area. 40 minute trip to get
Read moreThere down winding roads in the rain but had to try it! Really enjoyed the starter and dessert and was pleased to see they were serving aspall's and not non veggie cider like some veggie establishments.
Pros: plenty of vegan options , gorgeous desserts , delicious starters
Cons: pricey - average about £10 for main, we weren't keen on our mains, handwash in toilets not cruelty free
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bdk418
Points +49
Lovely place for a meal - Edit
Three adults and a baby went there for lunch. All of us ate the veggie burger. We agreed that the burger itself was very tasty and enjoyed it thoroughly. We were less impressed with the sides. They were decent, but nothing special. We would return there if we were in the area, but would not make a special trip.
Read morePros: Helpful staff, Lovely setting
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Lacto63
Points +29
excellent experience - Edit
Really good food, helpful staff and great surroundings. Have your sat nav handy to find it but well worth it.
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claire lille
Points +64
Lots of lovely food - Edit
Lovely food, great staff, lots of Vegan food. We drive about an hour to come to this pub and it makes us feel very at home.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan food, Family type vibe, Good prices
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fimct
Points +53
Amazing find in rural Suffolk - Edit
I couldn't believe my luck when I was looking for somewhere nice to take my sister (who lives in Sudbury) for her birthday, which served vegan food. Lo and behold, my first Google search revealed not only somewhere that served vegan food but that was 100% vegetarian. I was expecting at best to find somewhere with maybe one vegan option, or to have to go to a chain restaurant and eat something mass produced and microwaved.
Read moreWe went there on a grey Wednesday lunchtime in January and were expecting to find the place quite empty, but I was alarmed to be asked if I had booked...I hadn't, but luckily there was a table! It got pretty busy, with a range of clientele, from people like us coming out for a special meal, to people obviously dropping in during their lunch break. About half the menu is either vegan or can be made vegan, though all three of us opted for the same main course as it sounded so tempting...Portobello Mushroom Wellington. We certainly weren't disappointed - it was in delicious crispy pastry and served with an apple gravy (my non-vegan sister had a creamy apple sauce) and vegetables, and chips or new potatoes. The desserts (and again, it was a real treat to get not only a vegan dessert that wasn't just a fruit salad) were beautifully presented and delicious. I've attached a picture of the blueberry frangipane tart my sister had.
Oh, and the bar staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the pub also sells "Redi-Meals" which are a bargain at 3 for £10. No nasty factory-produced rubbish here - these are homemade meals (some are on the regular menu) and are generous in size, serving two people if you also cook some rice etc. with them. I only wish I'd bought more than three! All in all, a really good experience!
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly bar staff and good service, "Redi-meals" to take away
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HannahPione
Points +6
#Impressed! - Edit
Visited today with a good friend of mine, we chose this place as she is vegan and wanted to try somewhere different where she might have a reasonable choice of food!
Read moreI recommend you call to book a table as when we arrived it was packed and they had no free tables. However they offered us a table outside which was lovely, really pleasent seating area and lovely tables and chairs. We later moved inside as the rain threatened to drown us!
The food selection was fantastic and my friend was so impressed at how many of the meals could be adapted to make them vegan.
We had the African sweet potato stew and carrot lentil and coriander burger with chunky chips, both incredibly tasty, well sized portions and very filling!
The specials were extremely tempting also.
All staff were so very friendly and couldn't do enoug to help us enjoy our meals and overall experience.
My friend also purchased a take away vegan ready meal which she has yet to try but I'm positive it will be absolutely gorgeous.
As a non vegetarian I would recommend this place to anyone, they have such a range of options you will find something for you and I was as satisfied with my choice as I would have been with anything non-vegetarian!
No recommendations on what could have been better, this is a cosy friendly delightful place!!
Pros: Variety on menu, Atmosphere/location, Friendly staff
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Veggietraveller
Points +13
What a find - Edit
The Red Lion is the best of both worlds. A good pub with good beer and atmosphere plus excellent veggie food. A must for vegetarians and an ideal place to take non-vegetarians - they will not be disappointed.
Read moreThe pub do frozen take aways so you can enjoy the food even though ( like us) you live miles away)
Pros: Food, Beer, Atmosphere
Cons: There is only one Veggie Red Lion
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anarchistanimal
Points +563
Well worth seeking out - Edit
Charming old English country pub with a delightful atmosphere and friendly workers. Plenty of clearly-marked vegan and gluten-free options - about half the menu. We had an African stew, a mushroom port and chestnut pie, and a lentil salad. For dessert we had a berry sorbet with vegan vanilla ice-cream. Everything was hearty, delicious and generous portions.
Read morePros: Charming atmosphere, Lots of vegan and gluten-free options, Desserts
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JG555
Points +32
Great veggie food - Edit
Lovely food and good service. Would def recommend a visit if in the area.
Read morePros: great food, good surroundings, good service
Cons: remote location
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JulieRobertson
Points +47
A delight - Edit
What a pleasure it is to have such an excellent choice of well cooked and imaginative veggie food in such pleasant surroundings. My vegan daughter and son in law love it although they might agree that their choices are more limited. They find Jan very willing tp help and please.
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mikehill64
Points +125
Great find in Suffolk - Edit
Have been here twice now and food has always been great. Atmosphere is nice and relaxed and staff are very friendly. As per other comments could improve the vegan labeling but all in all a must for vegans/veggies in the area!
Read morePros: menu, atmosphere
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JohnnySensible
Points +7596
Just superb - veggy pub - Edit
Check out the menu on the website - plus there are daily "specials".
Read moreJan the owner / chef is marvellous.
Well worth visiting.
Phone / email ahead to confirm vegan choices.
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cyberpen
Points +11
A great find - Edit
Whether you are veggie or not you will love the Red Lion.
Read moreFriendly staff, great menu, attractive venue & reasonable prices.
A real gem.
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