The Red Lyon ... Slinfold
Telephone 01403 790339 · Map · Reviews
OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 118 314
Description
Situated in the quiet, picturesque village of Slinfold, the Red Lyon [and on Facebook] is a pub with restaurant and B and B accommodation. Some parts of the building date from the 14th century. Comfortable, attractive wooden-floored bar area. Large garden with BBQ for hire and canopied patio area - with gas-heaters for that chilly autumn evening - at the rear of the pub. Nice red sun shades at the front of the pub [in the summer].
Beers served are Greene King IPA, Fullers London Pride, Hall and Woodhouse Sussex Bitter and a guest ale from King and Company [the guest was Summer Ale when I was there].
How to get there
By car
Slinfold is a small attractive village west of Horsham/Broadbridge Heath between the A264 and A281.
Cycling
The best route from Horsham is to cycle along the Guildford Road. Turn left on Hills Farm Lane and then right onto the cycle path that passes Tanbridge School. The path goes over the main A24 and finishes in the Tesco supermarket car park. Cycle out of the car park towards Broadbridge Heath and turn left on the main road [can be busy].
At the next roundabout, turn left towards Billingshurst and Five Oaks. After a short distance, turn right at the Toyota garage into Lyons Road [signposted to Slinfold]. Cycle along this road for 1.25 miles [2 km] into Slinfold village and the pub is on the left.
Suggested cycling routes from here
With your back to the pub, turn right and take the first road on the right [Hayes Lane]. After a short distance [1 km or 0.75 miles], the Downs Link bridleway crosses the road. Turn left on the bridle path towards Christ's Hospital and the Bax Castle.
or turn right on the bridle path towards Rudgwick. The Wheatsheaf at Ellens Green near Rudgwick is worth a visit.
Both these routes feature some nice off-road cycling.
Your reviews
Disclaimer: All reviews and ratings on this website are personal opinions by pub-goers. Horsham Pub Guide publishes comments at our editorial discretion but we are not responsible for comments made.
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Pub was very quiet when we entered as it was quite early. No-one immediately came to our attention. We chose a menu and then were told we had the wrong menu. At that point, wouldn't say service was great. Food came promptly, freshly cooked and was very nice. Slightly expensive though I felt.
Older reviews
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We visited the pub for the first time for their fireworks display, which was amazing, and the locals were friendly. It was a nice child-friendly atmosphere.
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I visited the Red Lyon a few weeks back and received a very warm welcome from the landlord and staff. The food was a high standard. I had a very enjoyable evening and will be recommending the pub to family and friends.
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In my opinion, this is an overpriced, uncontrolled pub that allows locals to get drunk, drink further, and almost start trouble.
Pub score - No Good · - Excellent
