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Red Lion, Freshwater

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Church Place, Freshwater, PO40 9BP (View on Google Map)
(01983) 754925
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Former three bar coaching inn dating back to the 11th century, now converted to one large bar but still retaining much of its character.  Situated in the most picture postcard area of Freshwater in the church square and by the Causeway from which splendid views of the River Yar can be had towards Yarmouth. Noted for its fine food and ales when to avoid disappointment it is advisable to book a table for that special occasion. May close earlier during the winter. There is now a guide for a picturesque walk to its twin pub the Wheatsheaf in Yarmouth.

Information for this venue is provided by the Isle of Wight Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Last updated
22/02/2025
Last surveyed
22/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
IOW/128
Asset of Community Value
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Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted twice
Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Butcombe - Butcombe Original , Otter - Bitter

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Southern Vectis: 7; Souther Vectis: 12
Ordnance Survey Reference
SZ34508738
Directions
Leaving Freshwater towards the Bay follow Hook Hill towards The Causway

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