Refurbished and reopened in December 2021, now more like one room on two levels served from a central bar, The last old traditional inn in Parkgate on the main road on the edge of the River Dee Marshes. Dating from 1788, it is decorated throughout with beams and bric-a-brac. Panoramic views can be enjoyed towards Wales and the Dee Estuary. There is a large, attractive beer garden at the rear, The black & white photos show the pub in 1980 and 1983.
Historic Interest
Dating back to at least 1788, listed in Pigot's Directory of 1822-23 and 1828-29 and later Bagshaw's 1850 Directory under Neston. Mentioned in Sulley’s 1889 ‘The Hundred of Wirral’ as one of the two fully licensed pubs in Leighton (part of Parkgate). Became a Peter Walker pub. In 1980 described as a crowded pub on the promenade with a cosy lounge and tiny bar selling Tetley Walker Warring Ale by handpump.
This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Red Lion, Parkgate
Changing beers typically include: Coach House (varies) , Spitting Feathers (varies)
Source: National