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Red Lion, Grantchester

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Operator: Metropolitan (Greene King)
33 High Street, Grantchester, CB3 9NF (View on Google Map)
(01223) 840121
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The Red Lion's foundations are from 1777 when it was the Axe & Saw. The present Basil Oliver designed building dates from 1936. A grand, lavishly-thatched building whose interior has been completely remodelled in attractive if anonymous fashion - very much the superior managed house look. It sports the customary "period" mix of part-tiled part-carpeted and part bare-boarded floors, painted wainscotting, random panelling, sturdy wooden bar counter and discrete colour scheme. Large restaurant area at the back, and private dining room. Food menu is gastropub style, with locally sourced/seasonal ingredients where available. The garden has several distinct areas including a patio, decking and a grassed area. Functions and conferences catered for.

Although part of Greene King's Metropolitan wing it also offers well kept ales from regional breweries.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
06/11/2024
Last surveyed
15/10/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
CAM/158
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - Whymbishe - House Beer Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - Whymbishe - House Beer
(Greene King - IPA)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Red Lion, Grantchester.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
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Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
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