Red Lion

Welcome toRED LION

The Red Lion is situated at the heart of the scenic Suffolk village of Chelmondiston, on the beautiful Shotley Peninsula, just a short distance from Ipswich.

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The Red Lion is run by husband and wife team chefs Mauli and Bhumika; together, they bring the best of modern British food and Indian hospitality. Chef Mauli has 25 years of experience in the industry in India and England. He creates and presents exciting dishes using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients on his menu.

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THE RED LION
Special Festival & Holidays MenuModern British Food & Indian Hospitality

Summer Menu

Nibbles
Baked Camembert (GFO)	11.95
Marinated olives	3.5
Garlic bread	3.95
Cheese garlic bread	4.95

Aperitif
Aperol Spritz	10
Prosecco {20 cl bottle}	9.5
Irish coffee	10

Starters
Leeks and potato soup, nutmeg croutons (V)	7
Patata bravas, grilled prawns, spicy chorizo	8.5
Sundried tomato arancini, basil pesto, rocket	7.5
Chicken liver pate, chutney, melba toast	7.5

Mains
Gressingham duck breast, dauphinoise potato, roast veg, red wine sauce	22
Rainbow trout fillet, courgette provencal, new potatoes, salsa verde	19
Grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, saute vegetables, pancetta sauce	19
Beer battered cod with chips, tartar sauce& mushy peas	17
Vegan shepherd pie, sweet mash potato, wilted greens, veg jus (Ve)	17.5
Wagyu beef burger, cheddar, chips, chilli jam (with fried egg or bacon £1.50 each) (GFO)	17
Suffolk beef fillet steak, peppercorn sauce, chips, flat cap mushroom, onion rings , rocket salad Fillet (8oz) (GFO)	32

Salads
Chips	3.75
Rocket parmesan salad	3.75
Seasonal greens	3.75
Cheese Chips	4.75
Mac n cheese	4.75
Chips with truffle oil and parmesan	4.75

Lunchtime sandwiches (Only available from Wednesday to Saturday)
Cheese & onion toastie, chips, salad	10.95
Homemade fish finger sandwich, chips, salad	12.5
Beef Steak open sandwich, caramelised onions, horseradish cream, chips	14.5
Tandoori chicken wrap, laccha onions, mint chutney, salad	14.5
Hot Beverages (Americano / Cappuccino / Espresso / Latte Flat White)	3.5
Selection of Teas (English Breakfast / Earl Grey / Pepper Mint / Green tea)	3.5

Puddings
English strawberries eton mess, crème chantilly	7.5
Sticky toffee pudding, caramel sauce, ice cream	7.5
Dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream	7.5
Vegan chocolate mousse, mix berries compote	7.5
Choice of Selection of ice cream or sorbet	7
Coffee of your choice, home-made truffles	7
Affogato with whiskey or amaretto	6/9
Selection of British cheese, biscuits, celery, grapes & chutney	8.95

OUR INDIAN HERITAGE MENU

Starters
Cromer crab papdi chat, pomegranate, kiwi chutney	9.5
Suffolk beef boti kebab, beetroot relish, pickled onion	8.95
Tandoori chicken tikka, laccha salad, mint chutney	8.5
Sabudana tiki, tamarind chutney (Ve)	7.5
Crispy onion bhajis, sweet ginger chutney (Ve)	7.5
Kebab platter (selection of all our kebabs ideal for sharing for 2/3 people)	19.95

Indo Chinese specialities
Sticky cauliflower Manchurian with gravy or without gravy (Ve)	13.95
Chilli paneer or chicken (most popular Indo Chinese dishes), spring onions (V.O)	14.95/ 16.50

Regional Indian mains
Butter chicken or Paneer masala, creamy and mild dish with lots of sweet flavours	16.50/14.95
Mughlai egg kofta curry, full of rich whole spices flavour, onion base (V)	14.95
Proper Bihari style lamb curry, with mustard oil tempering	17.95
Traditional Lamb bhuna masala	17.95
Bengali style fish curry or with prawns, coconut base and mustard paste base sauce	16.50/ 19.95
Homestyle chicken curry, with potatoes, light gravy	16.5
Dal makhani, a very rich overnight cooked lentil dish with creamy texture (V)	9.95
Bombay potatoes masala, with tangy dried mango and fenugreek leaves (Ve)	8.5

Sides
Tawa paratha	3.95
Basmati rice	3.95
Vegetable pulao	4.95
Roti	3.95
Lizzat papad	1.5

Whats on
Come and try our Sunday roast or traditional Indian thali every Friday night
Get 10% discount takeaway collection only

SUNDAY MENU

Two Courses: £27 | Three Courses: £32

Starters
Truffled mushroom soup, brown bread
Sticky chicken wings, tamarind glaze, crispy rocket
Crispy squid rings, garlic aioli, lemon
Traditional prawn cocktail, buttered bread
Grilled artichoke bruschetta, tapenade, vegan cheese(Ve)

Mains
Roast sirloin of Suffolk beef, Yorkshire pudding, red wine sauce
Roast free-range chicken, bread sauce, roast jus
King oyster mushroom wellington, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus
Beer battered east coast cod, minted peas, tartare sauce
Traditional sausage & mashed potatoes, greens, onion gravy
Bengali monkfish curry, basmati rice, aubergine bhaja, tiger prawns pakora
Tandoori style paneer steak with chickpea masala & crispy potato hash

Puddings
Sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel ice cream
Banoffee pie, caramel banana, clotted cream
Hill Farm honey and lemon mousse, ginger compote
Dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
Vegan chocolate mousse, mixed berries compote
Selection of British cheese from hamish johnston
Selection of ice cream or sorbet
Affogato (with whiskey or amaretto £3 supplement)

Hot Drinks

Americano	Selection of Teas
Cappuccino	English Breakfast
Espresso	Earl Grey
Latte	Pepper Mint / Fresh Mint
Flat White	Green tea
Mocha
Hot chocolate

Kids Menu

Starters
Seasonal soup with bread	3.95
Garlic bread with cheese	3.95
Mains
Grilled chicken breast with crème potatoes (GF)	9.5
Freshly battered cod with crispy chips and peas	8
Beef burger with cheese and chips (GF option available)	8
Kids pasta with cheese sauce or tomato sauce	6
Kids Sunday roast (only on Sundays)	12
Puddings
Sticky toffee pudding	4.5
Dark chocolate brownie	4.5
Scoop of ice cream or sorbet	2.5

TRADITIONAL INDIAN THALI MENU

Served from 06:00pm to 10:00pm only on Friday.

MEAT THALI @ £24
Kadhai gosth masala, ajwaini fish tikka, tadka dal, baigan bharta paratha, basmati rice, papad, kala khatta

VEG THALI @ £21
Kadhai paneer masala, tandoori mushroom, tadka dal, baigan bharta, paratha, basmati rice, papad, kala khatta

EXTRA SIDE OF CURRY ONLY @ £3.95
Vegan option available please ask our staff Please ask any of our staff if you require any information on our ingredients we use for food allergies & intolerances.

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU 2024

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Canapes
Chicken liver pate on toast
Sumac grilled prawns skewer
Tapenade fitters

Starters
Poached egg benedict, English homemade muffin, cured ham
OR
Smoked salmon scrambled egg on brioche toast

To follow
Local venison fillet, braised chicory, parsnips crisps

Mains
Traditional three bird roast (Bronze turkey, chicken, Gressingham duck), brussel sprouts, roast potatoes, chipolatas, stuffing, roast jus, all trimmingss
OR
Roast beef fillet wellington, dauphinoise potato, red wine sauce

Puddings
Christmas pudding, brandy custard
OR
Selection of British cheese from Hamish Johnston
OR
Apple tarte Tatin, salted caramel ice cream

Tea/Coffee
£95 per person
£45 per child under 10's

Vegan Menu

Canapes all Vegan
Mushroom pate on toast
Sumac grilled vegetable skewer
Tapenade fitters

Starters
Riboletta - Tuscan bread soup with Covelo Nero, winter vegetables, peppery olive oil (Ve)
OR
Poached egg Florentine, homemade English muffin, hollandaise sauce (V)

To follow
Vegan spaghetti bolognaise , wilted spinach , vegan cheese (Ve)

Mains
Traditional nut roast, brussel sprouts, roast potatoes, vegan chipolatas, stuffing, roast jus, all trimmings (Ve)
OR
King oyster mushroom wellington, dauphinoise potato, root vegetable jus (V)

Puddings
Christmas pudding, brandy custard (Ve)
OR
Selection of British cheese from Hamish Johnston (V)
OR
Apple tarte Tatin, salted caramel ice cream (Ve)

Tea/Coffee
£95 per person
£45 per child under 10's

CHRISTMAS FESTIVE MENU 2024

Two Courses: £30 | Three Courses: £35

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Starters
Guinness cheese toast, roasted mushroom, maille truffle mustard gel (V)
Tiger prawns pakora, fennel and beetroot chutney
Sticky Blythburgh pork belly , 10 year aged balsamic jus, pickled grapes
Charred pumpkin gnocchi, chilli, lovage cream, parsley (V)

Mains
Traditional three bird roast (Bronze turkey, chicken, Gressingham duck), brussel sprouts, roast potatoes, chipolatas, stuffing, roast jus, all trimmings
Slow cooked Jacobs ladder beef, mashed potato, organic carrots, sticky shallot sauce
Seafood paella, tiger prawns red mullet, mussels, chorizo, saffron, lemon
Cavelo Nero lasagne, vegetarian parmesan, chicory, pickled wet walnuts(V)

Puddings
Christmas pudding, brandy custard
Poached pear crumble, oatmeal topping, vanilla ice cream
Dark chocolate marquise, honeycomb, cherries in kirsch
Hill Farm honey and lemon mouse, ginger compote

Vegan Menu

Starters
Tempeh fritters , Thai dressing (Ve)
Smoked vegetable pakora, tamarind chutney (Ve)
Guinness cheese toast, roasted mushroom, maille truffle mustard gel (V)

Mains
Vegan spaghetti bolognaise , wilted spinach , vegan cheese (Ve)
Jackfruit kofta, spicy onion sauce, sweet potato hash, crispy lotus seeds (Ve)
Cavelo Nero lasagne, vegetarian parmesan, chicory, pickled wet walnuts (V)

Puddings
Christmas pudding, brandy custard (Ve)
Vegan chocolate mousse (Ve)
Poached pear crumble, oatmeal topping, vanilla ice cream (V)

Tuesday - 24th December	11am - 11pm
Wednesday - 25th December	11am - 6pm (CHRISTMAS DAY)
Thursday - 26th December	11am - 8pm(BOXING DAY)
27th December To 30th December	11am - 11pm
Tuesday - 31st December	11am - 8pm (NEW YEAR DAY)
Thursday 2nd January 2025 onwards	NORMAL OPENING HOURS

** Please notify a member of our staff if you have any allergies or dietary preferences. We will be happy to accommodate your requests.
V = Vegetarian, Ve = Vegan, GF = Gluten Free

Red LionOpening Hours

MONDAY	CLOSED (OPEN FOR PRIVATE EVENTS PLEASE ENQUIRE)
TUESDAY	CLOSED (OPEN FOR PRIVATE EVENTS PLEASE ENQUIRE)
WEDNESDAY	11:00 am - 03:00 pm (LAST FOOD ORDER 02:45 pm)	06:00 pm - 11:00 pm (LAST FOOD ORDER 9:00 pm)
THURSDAY	11:00 am - 03:00 pm (LAST FOOD ORDER 02:45 pm)	06:00 pm - 11:00 pm (LAST FOOD ORDER 9:00 pm)
FRIDAY	11:00 am - 11:00 pm (FOOD SERVED 12:00 pm - 09:00 pm)
SATURDAY	11:00 am - 11:00 pm (FOOD SERVED 12:00 pm - 09:00 pm)
SUNDAY / BANK HOLIDAYS	12:00 pm - 08:00 pm (FOOD SERVED 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm)

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

Tuesday - 24th December	11am - 11pm
Wednesday - 25th December	11am - 6pm (CHRISTMAS DAY)
Thursday - 26th December	11am - 8pm(BOXING DAY)
27th December To 30th December	11am - 11pm
Tuesday - 31st December	11am - 8pm (NEW YEAR DAY)
Thursday 2nd January 2025 onwards	NORMAL OPENING HOURS

Our LocationThe Red Lion

Main Road, Chelmondiston, Ipswich IP9 1DX
01473 780400
[email protected]

Sailing into Woolverstone

If you're sailing around the Essex and Suffolk coast, we're just over 2 miles from the beautiful Woolverstone Marina, which equates to a 40 minute walk or short taxi ride.

Walks Around Chelmondiston

The area around Chelmondiston and Pin Mill is very popular with those wishing to exercise their legs, with many beautiful walks. Walkers are welcome in the Red Lion. For more information about local walks, click here.