We are proud of our new Brasserie set within a large walled garden with manicured lawns and our state-of-the-art kitchen and our elegant new bar serving Adnams finest products, local real ales and handpicked fine wines and champagnes by the glass or bottle. Above all we are proud of our food and service. Fish sourced locally from Mersea Island, our meat is sourced from Hadleigh and our fresh fruit, vegetables and fruit juices sourced from Manningtree. Our enviable wine list is from our partner supplier in Thorrington Street. Our team are here to look after you and to ensure that your stay is warm and enjoyable. Free wifi access and wood burners all add to your experience whether here for business or pleasure.
Our ethos
To make ‘eat fresh, eat local’ a convenient and practical reality for both food & drink lovers in Suffolk.
We strive to maintain the flow of the ‘virtuous food cycle’ where the value of the customer and the value of the supplier are equal and both parties are treated fairly through a strong, transparent, open and honest relationship.
To our customers we aim to provide local quality fresh food at healthy competitive prices. We aim to provide a wide product choice with produce not available through multi-national outlets. To our suppliers we care, listen and celebrate outstanding produce. Our processes resonate around ease, convenience and co-operation. We aim to help the consumer and the supplier, and in turn the local economy. The combined effort will amount to an unbreakable, sustainable virtuous food cycle.
We offer a wonderful Afternoon Tea within our comfortable and elegant restaurant as well as our beautiful terrace area, served Wednesday to Thursday from midday to 2 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from midday to 5 p.m. - bookings are essential.
We hope you will enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, some decadent cakes, along with a fruit scone with Cornish clotted cream & strawberry preserve.
Do you have a favourite sweet treat? Bespoke Afternoon Tea is available upon request, 72 hours' notice required. Surcharges may apply.
Full payment is required at the time of booking.
Our chefs are highly motivated professionals, with a passion for cooking and excellent service. They are fully committed to very high levels of food preparation and presentation, with a thorough understanding of food safety standards and the requirements of specific diets.
They take the utmost pride in their work, and always aim to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
We are proud of our new Brasserie set within a large walled garden with manicured lawns, and our state-of-the-art kitchen. Our elegant new bar serves Adnams’ finest products, local real ales, and handpicked fine wines and champagnes by the glass or bottle.
Above all we are proud of our food and service. Fish sourced locally from Mersea Island, our meat is sourced from Hadleigh and our fresh fruit, vegetables and fruit juices sourced from Manningtree. Our enviable wine list is from our partner supplier in Thorrington Street. Our team are here to look after you and to ensure that your stay is warm and enjoyable. Free wifi access and wood burners all add to your experience whether here for business or pleasure.
For restaurant bookings, please not that for bookings of 6 & above please call one of the Lion Team on 01206 803406.
Please can we respectfully ask you to park your vehicle in the free Red Lion car park, located at the rear of The Lion.
