The Red Lion

01/10/2026

Can you believe it’s been nearly a week since Oktoberfest already? 🍻

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another unforgettable year of music, laughter and, of course, lots of steins 🙌 We can’t wait to see you next time for the 15th Oktoberfest at The Red Lion 🎶

01/10/2026

Can you believe we've reached October already? Time really does fly when you're having fun...

Wondering what's on to keep you busy this October? 🦁 Here are our recommendations!

Stour Culture Club: A BRAND NEW selection of events bringing, you guessed it, culture to the Stour! Luke Wright joins us for 'Pub Grub' TONIGHT, and George & the Drag Queen on the 24th 🎭

Upstairs at The Red Lion: Not one, but TWO nights of live music, presented by BiGiAM! Marcel Kapteijn & The Raindogs are bringing Americano soul to our function room TOMORROW night, with The Psychedelic Circus bringing the sounds of the 60s and 70s on the 9th, fronted by established Portuguese singer Diana Silveira 🎶

Comedy Club: You know the drill by now... four comedians, one hilarious night!

Rock-a-Oke Halloween Party: Ever fancied being a rockstar? Now's your chance! Join The Lettuceheads on stage and sing your heart out at our Halloween party - fancy dress recommended! 🎃

We can't wait to see you at The Red Lion this October 🙌🍻

30/09/2026

Refreshing dip or mud bath, do you remember this Manningtree attraction that’s no longer in use?

29/09/2026

There’s not long left until the Celebrity Traitors hits our screens again, so here are Tom and Nichola’s predictions on who from the cast will be traitors and faithfuls 👀

What are your predictions? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

28/09/2026

Wondering what to do this week? We’ve got you covered at The Red Lion! 🦁

🎤 Thursday: Get ready for an evening of poetry with Luke Wright.
🎶 Friday: Marcel Kapteijn & The Raindogs bring their distinctive Americano sound to The Red Lion.
🧵Sunday: Get creative with a craft workshop from Rock Chic Leather.

Whether you’re here for live music, brilliant words or getting stuck into something creative, there’s plenty happening this week ⭐

🎟️ Find out more & grab your tickets via our website: redlionmanningtree.co.uk

Which one will we see you at? 👀

27/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on the 19th September for our coffee morning and bake off! We managed to raise a brilliant £500, which will be split between Macmillan Cancer Support and St Helena Hospice 💚

Thank you to everyone who came along, submitted bakes and donated so generously to two brilliant causes - also a big congratulations to our bake off winners! Clemmie and Theodora won the junior competition and Sam who won the adult category. We hope you enjoy your prizes! ⭐

26/09/2026

PSA: South St is still one-way 😜

26/09/2026

We have 4 tickets available for tonight’s Oktoberfest- 01206 391880

Last night was banging btw 🙌

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

The Dirndls are ironed, the b**r is chilled and the room is decorated... We’re ready, are you? 👀

Oktoberfest is FINALLY here, and we can’t wait to welcome you for the 14th year of Oktoberfest at The Red Lion 🍻

See you at 7:30!