The Red Lion, Water End

The Red Lion, Water End The Red Lion, set near the river in Water End, is our modern interpretation of an original Public Ho
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The Red Lion combines comfort, atmosphere and style in a building that dates back to the early 1700's. The original listed building has been renovated sympathetically to create a warm and cosy bar with open fires and the more modern part of the building showcasing Oakman Inns & Restaurants' signature open kitchen and airy and contemporary restaurant. For the warmer months, this opens into a stylish outside paved area for alfresco dining. Join us for breakfast, morning coffee or tea, and a selection of fresh cakes and pastries. Enjoy a range of Mediterranean-inspired lunches or dinners, featuring dishes grilled in our charcoal-fuelled Josper oven and genuine Italian hand-made pizzas cooked in our wood-fired pizza oven. Our bar is open all day, with an extensive list of wines, beers, real ales and cocktails.

Our team have been having a great time learning new skills whilst we have been closed!We can’t wait to bring those skill...
06/10/2026

Our team have been having a great time learning new skills whilst we have been closed!
We can’t wait to bring those skills back to the Red Lion 🦁!

Well done Katie and Franco! Only a few burned things in the kitchen! ✨

Some of our lovely staff are helping out at The Betsey Wynne, Swanbourne today! Good luck to our Kate in the kitchen!👀🫣...
05/10/2026

Some of our lovely staff are helping out at The Betsey Wynne, Swanbourne today! Good luck to our Kate in the kitchen!👀🫣.

A little Sunday throwback to one of our favourite things… a proper Sunday roast. 🤤🍽️Crispy roast potatoes, fluffy Yorksh...
04/10/2026

A little Sunday throwback to one of our favourite things… a proper Sunday roast. 🤤🍽️

Crispy roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, seasonal veggies, lashings of gravy and, of course, the star of the show… 👀

We may be closed at the moment while we give the restaurant a little refresh, but seeing this has definitely got us looking forward to welcoming you back and getting those Sunday roasts on again!

Until then, we’ll just have to live vicariously through this photo… 😍

What’s your must-have on a Sunday roast? We want to know! 👇

❤️ ✌️

Work underway 🛠️ — Week 1 is nearly complete!A busy first week of the refurb, with plenty of progress already taking sha...
02/10/2026

Work underway 🛠️ — Week 1 is nearly complete!
A busy first week of the refurb, with plenty of progress already taking shape. Lots of groundwork, strip-out and prep completed — and this is just the beginning. More to come! 💪

30/09/2026

🎄✨ WE MAY BE CLOSED, BUT CHRISTMAS IS STILL ON! ✨🎄

We’re currently closed while we give the place a little ✨refurb✨, but don’t worry… you can STILL get your Christmas plans booked in! 🎅🏼🥂

🎄 Christmas Parties — get your team, friends or family together and celebrate in style!
🎅🏼 Christmas Day — yes, we’re taking bookings for the big day too! ❤️

Our doors may be temporarily closed, but our Christmas bookings are OPEN! 📅✨

Don’t leave it until the last minute — get in touch and secure your festive table! 🎁🥂

Day 1 of our refurbishment is officially underway! 🔨✨We’re closed for a little while as we give the space some well-dese...
28/09/2026

Day 1 of our refurbishment is officially underway! 🔨✨
We’re closed for a little while as we give the space some well-deserved TLC. We can’t wait to show you the finished result — exciting changes are happening behind the scenes! 👀

Watch this space… the transformation begins! 🛠️🤎

27/09/2026

✨ One last roast before we close our doors for the refurb! ✨

Join us for our final service before the big makeover — come and enjoy a delicious breakfast, grab a drink, and settle in for one last Sunday roast with us. 🍽️☕️🥂

It’s your last chance to visit, eat, drink and enjoy the place before we take a little break and give it some TLC.

📅 Final service: today!

Come join us, say goodbye for now, and make it one to remember. ❤️

We’ll see you back here in a few weeks, refreshed, revamped and ready to welcome you back!

Book your table and come raise a glass with us before the refurb begins! 🥂

Coffee, cake & community 💚☕ Join us at The Red Lion this Friday, 10am–12pm, for our Macmillan Coffee Morning. Come along...
24/09/2026

Coffee, cake & community 💚☕ Join us at The Red Lion this Friday, 10am–12pm, for our Macmillan Coffee Morning. Come along and support a brilliant cause — we can’t wait to see you! 💚

This will be the last Tuesday we have Hansons here until after our refurbishment✨. ...
21/09/2026

This will be the last Tuesday we have Hansons here until after our refurbishment✨. However she will be back when we reopen!✨.

🦁🍻 WE’RE BUILDING THE NEW RED LION TEAM! 🍻🦁The Red Lion is about to get a makeover! 🔨✨We’ll be closing on 28th September...
21/09/2026

🦁🍻 WE’RE BUILDING THE NEW RED LION TEAM! 🍻🦁

The Red Lion is about to get a makeover! 🔨✨

We’ll be closing on 28th September for our refurbishment and reopening on 26th October — and we’re looking for brilliant people to join us for the next chapter.

🍽️ Front of House — Full & Part Time
👨‍🍳 Chef de Partie — Full Time

Got energy? Love hospitality? Enjoy working as part of a team?

We want to hear from you!

📩 Drop us a DM to apply or find out more.

Or apply here: https://harri.com/Red-Lion-

🦁 Come join the pride!

📅 REOPENING 26TH OCTOBER

Address

Leighton Buzzard Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP13BD

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+441442213594

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