Food & Drink
Cotswold Gin & Tonic with pink grapefruit & bay leaf 7
English asparagus with soft polenta a poached egg, niçoise olive & parmesan 11
Salad of fresh burrata and heritage tomatoes with watercress leaves & aged balsamic 12
Pressed foie gras and muntjac terrine with pickled cherries, pistachio & toast 13
Ceviche of Orkney scallops with fresh peas, jalapeños, mint & lime dressing 14
Chicken liver pate with Madeira jelly & toasted brioche 10 ½
Spring minestrone soup with croutons & nettle pesto 10
Risotto Primavera with broad beans, radishes, truffle nage & Parmesan 24
Roast rump of lamb with spiced panisse, baby beets and leeks, labneh & lamb sauce 26
Herb roast guinea fowl breast with RL black pudding, pea, St George mushroom tortellono & meat juices 26
Steamed John Dory with Jersey Royals, brown shrimp, English and wild asparagus & dill broth 28
Roast chateaubriand of Wiltshire beef for 2 with hand cut chips & sauce béarnaise 65
Roast veal chop for 2 with wild garlic mash, hispi & roasting juices 60
Beetroots 5 Hand cut chips 5 Hispi 5
Crème brûlée 8 ½
Fresh Alphonso mango & lime curd tart with spiced coconut ice cream 9 ½
Cocoa pound cake with fennel compote, poached apricots & orange blossom ice cream 9
Keens cheddar, Oxford Baby Blue, Rachel and Baron Bigod cheeses with RL chutney & biscuits 12
Passion fruit sorbet with coriander, compressed pineapple & vanilla moelleux 8 ½
RL Café Gourmand 12
Prix Fixe
Wednesday – Friday Lunch
Wednesday & Thursday Evening
2 courses for £24; 3 courses for £28
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Paired wine 3 for £18
Tagliatelle of Chisenbury St. Georges with aged parmesan
Mâcon-Burgy ‘Les 3 Terroirs’, Oliver Fichet, Burgundy, France, ‘17
Crisp RL fishcake with sauce vierge & fines herbes
Pinot Gris ‘The Edge’, Escarpment, Martinborough, New Zealand, ‘17
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Risotto of wild garlic & alliums with aged parmesan
Coteaux du Giennois, Sauvignon Blanc, Thibault, France, ’17
Roast Loch Duart salmon with olive oil mash, Provençal tomato & gremolata
Reserve, Danebury, Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK, ‘16
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Rum & raisin ice cream with walnut crumb
Sanchez Romate Pedro Ximenez ‘Cardenal Cisneros’, Jerez, Spain NV
Compressed pineapple with RL granola & yoghurt ice cream
Jurancon Moelleux, Domaine Bellegrade, France ‘15
PLEASE DO NOT FEED STOWFORD. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
The following food allergens are/may be used in kitchens of the Red Lion:
Celery, Gluten, Eggs, Fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame seeds, Shellfish, Soya, Sulphites, Tree nuts. If you have an allergy to any of the above please make us aware and we will happily work with you to prepare something for you to enjoy!
Prix Fixe menu is not available on Good Friday and between Christmas and the New Year.
RL Cheese burger with hand-cut chips & RL condiments 18 ½
RL smoked ham, egg & chips 14
BLT sandwich 8 ½
Cheese & pickle sandwich 7
Ham salad 7
Available from 12pm till 2:30pm
Wednesday to Saturday
Chicken liver pate with Madeira jelly & toasted brioche 10
Chisenbury wild garlic soup with Parmesan cream, shallots & horseradish 10
Warm salad of English asparagus with pomelo, Jersey Royals, Amalfi lemon & spring onion aioli 12
Terrine gourmand with date purée, fines herb salad & sourdough toast 13
Risotto of black ‘perigord’ truffle with aged Parmesan 20
Slow cooked pork belly with roasties, apple sauce & gravy 25
Fines herbes risotto with fresh wild morels, truffle nage & aged Parmesan 24
Roast rump of Wiltshire beef with Yorkie, roasties, horseradish cream & red wine 26
Roast chateaubriand of Wiltshire beef for 2 with all the Sunday trimming 65
Roast veal chop for 2 with chips, spring greens & roasting juices 60
Crème brûlée 8 ½
Bramley apple & almond crumble with vanilla custard 8 ½
Warm banana cake with pine nut crumb, caramelised banana & banana ice cream 9
Cornish Yarg, Blue Murder, Ragstone and May Hill Green cheeses with RL membrillo & biscuits 12
Chocolate brownie with pistachio & blood orange sorbet 9 ½
RL Café Gourmand 12
Available every Sunday from 12pm till 2pm
| White Wine | 175ml | 250ml | Bottle |
| Bright, Crisp and Dry | |||
Les Chapelieres, Comté Tolosan IGP, France ‘16 Easy drinking blend with a refreshing bite. Clean and lemony, with a pleasing pear accent and flinty freshness. | £5 | £7.5 | £23 |
Picpoul de Pinet, Creyssels, Languedoc, France, ‘17 Crisp and zingy with citrus, nettle and herb aromas and a stony finish. It’s always a fresh but generously weighted wine. | £7 | £9.5 | £29 |
Mâcon-Burgy ‘Les 3 Terroirs’, Oliver Fichet, Burgundy, France, ‘16 Nicely weighted un-oaked chardonnay with hints of grapefruit and almond; a perfect all-rounder. | £8 | £11.5 | £34 |
Oppenheim: Riesling Rheinhessen 2013, Germany, ’13 A textbook dry Riesling – lime leaf aromas backed by a whistle-clean, mineral edged palate of orchard fruit. Great as an aperitif. | £9 | £12.5 | £38 |
Chablis, Domaine d’Elise, Chablis, Burgundy, France, ’16 An amazing text book Chablis - delightful lemony acidity, classic mineral notes and a long finish. | £10 | £14.5 | £43 |
Pouilly-Fumé, Arret Buffatte, Tinel-Blondelet, France, ’15 Fine mineral purity and depth with lifted floral spice, elderflower, pear and gooseberry style fruit. This is a well-focused and balanced sauvignon blanc. | - | - | £55 |
| Aromatic and Fruity | |||
Côtes de Gasconge, Domaine Millet: Colombard/Ugni Blanc, France, ’16 This unashamed crowd-pleaser from the Côtes de Gascogne has a bright, zesty palate with a clean finish and works well as an aperitif or partner to salads and seafood. Great for drinking in our sunny garden 😊 | £6.5 | £8.5 | £27 |
Reserve, Danebury, Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK, ‘15 From the Test Valley in Hampshire light and refreshing with floral hints, crisp apple and plenty of white peach perfume. Excellent with fish and seafood. | £7 | £9.5 | £29 |
Pinot Gris ‘The Edge’, Escarpment, Martinborough, New Zealand, ‘15 Easy-drinking off-dry wine with delicate hints of pear, white peach and a long finish. Equally delightful as an aperitif or with lighter dishes. | £8 | £12 | £36 |
Coteaux du Giennois, Les Genets Gris, Thibault, France, ’15 This Sauvignon Blanc became an instant favourite of Britt’s upon trying. A light, green flecked straw colour to the eye with a rich nose of grassy, nettly citrus. The palate is lean and very fresh with great intensity. | £8 | £12 | £36 |
Viognier, Côteaux de l’Ardèche, Vignerons Ardèchois, Rhône, France, ‘17 Floral, honeysuckle and ripe apricot notes on the nose, backed by white peach, mineral and tropical fruit flavours. A great example of the grape. | £8 | £12 | £36 |
Soave Classico, Corte Mainente, Tovo al Pigno, Italy, ‘16 A top Soave - 100% Garganega grown on red and black volcanic soils in a single vineyard. Fresh apricot and guava flavours are backed by a mineral spine. Concentrated, perfectly balanced and with impressive length, this is a fine white by any standards. | - | - | £38 |
Gewurztraminer ‘Cuvée Reserve’, Charles Schleret, Turkheim, Alsace, France, ‘07 Classic off-dry Gewurztraminer with bags of ripe fruit, honey and citrus. Delicious as an aperitif or great with spicy food, salads and egg based dishes. | - | - | £50 |
| Rich and Full Bodied | |||
Domaine des Dieux, Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa ‘13 A beautifully complete wine that builds well, clean oak and green fruit gives a full flavour. | £9.5 | £13 | £40 |
Blankbottle, Moment of Silence, Wellington, South Africa, ‘16 A great Chenin Blanc that builds well. Barrel-fermented and aged on the lees, this bold, full-flavoured wine is concentrated and intensely stone-fruited. | - | - | £44 |
Viognier Terre Rouge, California, USA, ‘15 This zesty fresh, floral and spicy Viognier, makes a great change from rich chardonnays, and at a fantastic value. Another favourite of Britt’s, perfect for drinking in the sunshine. | - | - | £65 |
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, California, USA, ’16 A fantastic mouth-watering wine, the beauty is the aromatics with an initial impression of lime zest, lemon and citrus blossom. It then opens to nectarine, mandarin with hints of vanilla and lime curd both on the nose and the palate. Rich and texturally enticing with great balance and length. | - | - | £85 |
Chassagne-Montrachet, Coffinet-Duvernay, France, ‘15 When it comes to the world’s greatest white wines, the border between Chassagne and Puligny is the ‘X’ that marks the spot, the treasure at the end of the rainbow. Rich and intense depth, with apple, pear, and honey mingling with herbal scents and a focused minerality. Long and powerful finish. | - | - | £110 |
| Red | 175ml | 250ml | Bottle |
| Light and Juicy | |||
Les Pradelles, IGP Hérault, France ‘16 This red fruited blend of Carigan and Grenache. Has surprisingly good texture, soft, light and easy drinking. | £5 | £7.5 | £23 |
Vallefrio, Maule Valley, Pinot Noir, Chile ‘16 This surprisingly concentrated Pinot Noir has black fruit and cherry on the nose but perfumed and refreshing. | £6.5 | £9 | £27 |
Chianti Colli Senesi, Talosa, Montepulciano, Italy ‘16 This is largely from the younger vines in the Montepulciano vineyards, 85% Sangiovese with 15% mixed between Merlot, Caniolo and Mammolo. This expresses so well the perfect sunny ripeness of the vintage, without excessive alcohol, and a bright, fruity finish. | £7 | £10 | £33 |
Fleurie, Clos de la Roilette, Alain Coudert, France, ’16 The manganese-rich, clay soils of this domaine yield Fleurie’s most original wine: densely-coloured and strongly-scented, with spice and olive notes, its firm extract is simply overpowered by its sweet fruit ripeness and amiable texture. | £10 | £13 | £39 |
Jura Arbois: Poulsard Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot, France ‘13 Very light, almost sherry coloured and extremely fruity. We love the complexity and hint of spice and smoke which makes this surprisingly versatile for food matching. | - | - | £40 |
Domaine des Dieux, Josephine, Pinot Noir, South Africa, ‘12 This is a very elegant for a New World Pinot, showing pure red fruit with savoury notes and a gentle strawberry scent. Light, floral and juicy with a dusting of new oak and sweet summer berry flavours. | £10.5 | £15 | £45 |
Chorey-les-Beaune, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, France, ‘14 Perhaps the best-known wine domaine of Chorey, Tollot-Beaut wines are always very straightforward in their appeal, with lots of plump early maturing fruit. A great open-textured Burgundy Pinot Noir which is pleasing to drink. | - | - | £75 |
| Rounded and Flavoursome | |||
Comtesse de Marion, Merlot, Pays d’Oc IGP, France, ‘16 Aromas of sweet plum with a leafy touch, followed by a supple and lightly creamy, berried palate with barely discernible tannins. A lovely, versatile wine. | £7 | £9 | £27 |
Segares, Rioja Crianza, Spain ‘11 Classic Rioja aromas of; oak support ripe black fruit with hints of tobacco box, menthol and balsamic vinegar. At this estate they hold back their Crianza for an extra year before release and that really benefits the wine. | £9 | £12.5 | £38 |
Côtes du Rhône ‘Domaine Saint Gayan’, Rhône, France, ‘15 Spice, jammy fruit and a rich silky finish. This Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre blend exemplifies all that is great about Southern Rhône reds. | £9 | £12.5 | £38 |
Yalumba, The Cigar, Coonawarra, Australia ‘12 The Cigar is grown from Yalumba’s Menzies vineyard on the famed long (and thus cigar shaped) strip of terra rossa. The Cabernet grape thrives in the well-drained, iron-rich, clay soils. Velvety concentration of largely black fruit, currants and berries. | - | - | £48 |
Col di Lamo, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, ‘14 100% Sangiovese, aged in old vats. A bold and forward wine: black cherry, with a liqueur richness and a hint of dried fruit. Great with red meat and bold flavours. | - | - | £52 |
Côtes de Provence: Domaine Richeaume ‘Cuvée Tradition’ Provence, France, ‘14 Blended from descending percentages of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Noir and Tempranillo, this organic wine is silky with notes of cassis and herbs. Perfect with lamb. | - | - | £62 |
Château Deyrem-Valentin, Margaux, Cru Bourgeois, France, ‘14 Is a Cru Bourgeois estate in the north of the commune of Margaux run by Jean Sorge with his two daughters. 50% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, plus 1% each of Petit Verdot and Carmenère, a splendid example from the estate. Lovely complex palate, silky tannins, refined fruit notes, pencil shaving oak finish. | - | - | £80 |
Leeuwin Art Series Shiraz, Margaret River, Australia, ’13 An amazing display of blue berries, blackberries, anise, dark chocolate and a subtle gaminess. This concentrated and inky bouquet also has highlights of violets and sweet caramel. Elegant French oak and peppery fine tannins elongate the length of this wine delivering a long and lingering finish. | - | - | £80 |
| Robust and Hearty | |||
Goedverwacht, Great Expectations, Shiraz, Robertson, South Africa, ‘16 Gush of cherry and raspberry, nicely perfumed, ripe, spicy and youthful but also supple. | £7 | £9 | £28 |
Apaltagua, Envero, Gran Res Carmenere, Chile ‘15 From vines averaging 50 years this lightly oaked Carmenére shows gorgeous bittersweet red and blackcurrant fruit with liquorice hint over subtle tannins. | - | - | £31 |
Malbec, Harmonie, Mendoza, Argentina, ‘13 Very deep and inky. With silky, classy black fruit, always exhibits a seductive, liqueur element. This wine, from ancient (about 87 years old) vines is given a year in French oak. Malbec and beef (especially a big steak) is a pairing made in heaven, and this awesome wine could take rich sauces like our Béarnaise. | £9 | £12.5 | £38 |
Chateau Barrejat, Madiran, Vieux Ceps, France ‘15 Inky purple. Liquer-tinged aromas of brambly fruit and cassis. Dense blackcurrant heart with grainy tannins. Well-structured wine with plenty of oak to keep it going. | - | - | £40 |
Syrah de Maroc ‘Tandem’, Alain Graillot, Ouled, Thaleb, Zeneta, Morocco, ‘15 Fantastic deep baked and jammy fruit depth with subtle oak and spice. A perfect accompaniment to red meat and spicy flavours. Try it! Be different! | £11 | £16 | £48 |
Chateau Lestage Simon, Haut-Medoc, France ’12 The perfect embodiment of a Cru Bourgeois. The Château produces a supple Haut-Médoc, with structure, richness and balance. Superb colour, great richness of fruit from old vines. | - | - | £56 |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Jérôme Gradassi, Rhône, France, ‘14 Jérôme, 50 years old, was the boss and chef of a Michelin starred restaurant, L’Isle Sonnant in Avignon, until he sold it in 2003 to take up a mere 3½ hectares of vines. Terrific aromas of liquorice, cinnamon and herbs. Classic mixture of red and black fruits, backed with just enough tannin for grip. Lots of peppery spice. Fine, red fruit finish, hinting at raspberry jelly and Turkish delight. Great with our Chateaubriand. | - | - | £68 |
Coteaux Des Baux: Domaine de Trevallon, Provence, France, ‘05 Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, organic and unfiltered. A fine concentration of fruit, supple tannins and fresh acidity. With a bouquet of ripe berries and cherries with garrigue herb scents. Humbly described as red table wine, as wine maker Eloi Durrbach refuses to comply with the rules (he also happens to be Picasso’s Godson), this is a wine that sits with any of the best in the world. | - | - | £155 |
| Fizz | 125ml | - | Bottle |
English Sparkling Wine ‘Cossack’, Danebury, Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK, ‘13 Light aromatic pear and greengage flavours with real floral nose and grapefruit and apple depths. From a small vineyard with real potential. | £9 | - | £44 |
Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry, Valdobbiadene, Drusian, Italy, NV A top prosecco, sherberty, light and with the merest hint of fruity ripeness. | £9 | - | £42 |
Brut, Thomas-Hatte, Champagne, France, NV Crisp apple and rich brioche with a nutty character, full-flavoured and persistent. 70% Pinot Meunier with 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. | £12 | - | £65 |
Sparkling Brut Rosé, Cottonworth, ‘Wine of the Test Valley’, Hampshire, UK, NV Crisp apple and rich brioche with a nutty character, full-flavoured and persistent. 70% Pinot Meunier with 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. | - | - | £80 |
| Rosé | 175ml | 250ml | Bottle |
Domaine Millet, Cotes de Gascogne, France ’16 Beautifully coral coloured with great red fruit flavours of ripe raspberries, strawberries and a zingy, crisp finish. This rose is a perfect refreshing aperitif to have in the sunshine. One of those wines that will put a smile on your face. | £7 | £9 | £29 |
Les Quatre Tours, Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rosé, Signature, France ‘17 A classic Provençal blend which has become a firm Red Lion favourite. Pale, fruity and elegant. | £8 | £10.5 | £33 |
Tavel: Domaine Maby La Forcadiere, Rhone, France ‘16 The Domaine Maby flagship Travel rosé ‘La Forcadière’, from France’s only exclusively rosé appellation, is widely and rightly regarded as being one of the best on the market. This wine has a lovely terracotta robe, ripe berry scents and a palate of red fruit with subtle spicy undertones and a delicate rasp of tannin. | - | - | £40 |