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.

Barclosed · opens 11amKitchenclosed · opens 12 noon
  • ◆ Fresh seasonal food
  • ◆ Real ales & fine wine
  • ◆ Famous Sunday roasts
  • ◆ Garden & private events

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The cosy interior of The Red Lion, Chalgrove
Truly Local Chalgrove

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.

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From our kitchen

A taste of what's on

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Fish Cakes

£9.50

A mix of salmon & cod bound in mashed potato and pan-seared, on a bed of little leaf salad with homemade tartar sauce.

Starters

Fish n' Chips

£19.00

Fresh fillet of cod in beer batter, chips, peas and tartar sauce.

Pub Classics

Beef Medallions

£28.75

Beef fillet medallions on garlic creamy mash with tender-stem broccoli, crispy fried onions and peppercorn sauce.

Mains

Fillet Steak

£36.50

Dry-aged, cooked to your liking — chunky chips, grilled mushroom & tomato, peppercorn sauce, rocket salad.

Mains

Opening hours

When you'll find us open

Kitchen times differ from the bar — Sunday roasts are served from noon until they run out.

Bar Closed opens 11am
Kitchen Closed opens 12 noon
  • 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

Find us

The Red LionHigh Street, ChalgroveOxford OX44 7SS
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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!”
Raco Cook · Google review
★★★★★
“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.”
Google reviewer · Google review
“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.”
Vadim Belenov · Google review

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Whether it's Sunday lunch, a birthday or a quiet pint by the fire — we'd love to have you.

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