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

Indian Menu

OUR INDIAN HERITAGE MENU

Starters
Ajwain fish tikka mustard oil tempered yoghurt	8.5
Shami kebab lachha salad mint chutney	9.5
Tandoori chicken tikka laccha salad mint chutney	8.5
Crispy onion bhajis tamarind 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
Bengali style fish curry or with prawns coconut base and mustard paste base sauce	16.50/ 19.95
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
Lizzat papad	1.5

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

Winter Menu

Nibbles
Baked camembert toast pineapple chutney to share (GFO)	11.95
Marinated olives	3.5
Garlic baguette/ with cheese(V)	4.95

Starters
Cream of mushroom soup bread & butter (V)	7.5
Crispy vegetable pakora tamarind chutney (Ve+GF)	7.5
Sticky cauliflower wings manchurian sauce(Ve)	7.5
Smoked salmon salad pickled cucumber and beetroot	8.5
Chicken liver pate toast onion marmalade	7.5

Mains
Bhuna Suffolk lamb rump masala basmati rice papad laccha salad	19.95
Slow-cooked beef stew mashed potato organic carrots and greens (GF)	18.95
Grilled chicken breast dauphinoise potatoes mushroom and pancetta sauce	17.95
Grilled sea bass fillet couscous salad sundried tomatoes dressing	18.95
Vegan sausage mashed potato seasonal greens veg jus (Ve)	15.95
Crispy locally made tempeh spicy onion sauce sweet potato hash lotus seeds (Ve)	15.95
Wagyu beef burger with cheese chips chilli jam (With bacon or fried egg £1.50 each) (GFO)	17
Beer battered haddock minted smashed peas tartar sauce chips	17
28 Day-aged beef steak chips onion rings flat cap mushroom peppercorn sauce(GFO)
Fillet steak	32
Ribeye steak	28

Sides
Chips	3.75
Mac 'n' Cheese	4.75
Chips with truffle oil and parmesan	4.75
Rocket parmesan salad	3.75
Seasonal greens	3.75

Lunchtime sandwiches (Only available from Monday to Saturday)
Steak sandwich caramelised onions horseradish cream chips	14.5
Homemade fish finger sandwich chips salad	12.5
BLT baguette chips salad	10.95
Cheese & onion toastie chips salad	10.95

Puddings
Vegan chocolate mousse (Ve)	7.5
Sticky toffee pudding caramel sauce ice cream (V)	7.5
Dark chocolate brownie vanilla ice cream	7.5
Hill Farm honey and lemon mousse ginger compote(GF)	7.5
Selection of ice cream or sorbet	7
British Cheese Board with slices of apples grapes chutney and crackers	8.95
Affogato with whiskey or amaretto	6/9

Valentines Menu 2025

Prosecco on arrival

Starters
Spicy tomato shorba, garlic naan toast(Ve)
Confit Cornish skate, lemon, olive oil, chicory, dauphinoise potato

Meat course
Assiette of free range chicken - bonbon, grilled, braised, ratte potato, roast jus
Oriental style Tempeh steak, stir fry veg, Thai dressing(Ve)

Dessert
Dark chocolate fondant, vanilla ice cream
Classic creme brulee, short bread biscuit

£35 per person Box of homemade truffles to take home

Mothers Day 2025

Two Courses: £30 \| Three Courses: £35

Starters
Smoked salmon & avocado tian, buttered bread
Sticky Blythburgh pork belly, spring onion relish
Patata bravas, grilled prawns, spicy chorizo
Chicken liver pate, chutney, melba toast
Medu vada, sambhar, coconut chutney (Ve)
Milli feullie of goats cheese, foraged stingy nettle pesto, sauteed mushroom (V)

Mains
Roast sirloin of local beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast gravy
Roast Free range chicken, bread sauce, roast gravy
Roast Blythburgh pork loin, apple sauce, roast gravy
Traditional nut roast, veg gravy (V)
*All our roasts are served with a selection of seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese
Beer battered cod, chips, tarter sauce, mushy peas
Wild halibut fillet, celeriac gratin, red wine & herbs dressing
Arancini primavera, cannelloni beans and tomato ragu, wild garlic aioli(V)
Vegan shepherd's pie, mash potato, wilted greens, veg jus(Ve)

Puddings
Belgian chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
Mango cheesecake, raspberry sorbet
Affogato
Selection of local ice creams
Crème brulee, shortbread biscuit
Sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel ice cream
Selection of British cheeses Served with biscuits, celery, grapes & chutney ( £3 supplement)

Fathers Day 2025

Two Courses: £30 \| Three Courses: £35

Starters
Cream of courgette soup, brown bread (Ve)
Buttered English asparagus, parmesan (V)
Thai style fishcake, chilli mayonnaise
Potted Cromer crab, avocado, melba toast
Mac n cheese with bacon & king oyster mushroom

Mains
Roast sirloin of Suffolk beef, Yorkshire pudding, red wine sauce
Roast free-range chicken, bread sauce, roast jus
Grilled celeriac roulade, roast potatoes, root vegetable jus (V)
(All our roasts are served with a selection of seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and trimmings)
Suffolk lamb rump, fondant potato, ratatouillie
Curried sea bass fillet, basmati rice, spiced greens
Thai green curry with organic tempeh steak, vegetable fried rice (Ve)
Beer battered east coast cod, minted peas, tartare sauce, chips

Puddings
Eton mess with English strawberries, crème Chantilly
Sticky toffee pudding, caramel sauce, salted caramel ice cream
Dark chocolate brownie
Classic rice pudding, mixed berries compote
Selection of ice cream or sorbet
Selection of British cheese board, chutney, water biscuit, grapes (£3 supplement)
Affogato (with whiskey or amaretto £3 supplement)

Christmas Day Menu 2025

Canapes
Chicken liver pate on toast
Prawn pakora
Cheese cherry & pineapple stick

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

To follow
Suffolk beef fillet chestnut puree crispy parsnips

Mains
Traditional three bird roast (Bronze turkey chicken Gressingham duck) brussel sprouts roast potatoes chipolatas stuffing roast jus all trimmings
OR
Roast pork tenderlion dauphinoise potato red wine sauce

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

Tea/Coffee
£99 per person
£49 per child under 10's

Summer Menu

Nibbles
Baked camembert toast pineapple chutney to share (GFO)	11.95
Marinated olives	3.5
Garlic baguette/ with cheese(V)	4.95

Starters
Chicken liver pate toast chutney	7.5
Summer minestrone soup basil oil toast bread (V)	7.5
Sticky chicken wings crispy rocket barbeque glaze (GF)	7.5
Tomato mozzarella salad toasted pinenuts basil oil (V)	7.5
Potted Cromer crab avocado melba toast	8.5

Mains
Tandoori style chicken breast spiced cauliflower Kashmiri aloo dum (GF)	17.95
Blyth burgh sticky pork belly stir fry noodles	18.95
Gressingham duck breast ratte potatoes red chicory salad red wine jus	19.95
Rainbow trout fillets heritage tomato salad new potatoes (GF)	17.95
Chicken Caesar salad crunchy croutons and a creamy garlic dressing	15.95
Smoked salmon salad with cucumber avocado and vinegarette	16.95
Grilled goat cheese and roasted vegetable salad	14.95
Arancini primavera cannelloni beans and tomato ragu wild garlic aioli (V)	15.95
Gratinated aubergine Navarra chickpea crust roasted heritage tomato (Ve)	15.95
Beer battered haddock minted smashed peas tartar sauce chips	17
Wagyu beef burger with cheese chips chilli jam (with bacon or fried egg £1.50 each) (GFO)	17
28 Day-aged beef steak chips onion rings flat cap mushroom peppercorn sauce
Ribeye (10oz) (GFO)	28
Fillet (8oz) (GFO)	32

Sides
Chips	3.75
Mac 'n' Cheese	4.75
Chips with truffle oil and parmesan	4.75
Rocket parmesan salad	3.75
Seasonal greens	3.75

Lunchtime sandwiches (Only available from Monday to Saturday)
Steak sandwich caramelised onions horseradish cream chips	14.5
Homemade fish finger sandwich chips salad	12.5
BLT baguette chips salad	10.95
Cheese & onion toastie chips salad	10.95

Puddings
Sticky toffee pudding caramel sauce ice cream (V)	7.5
Dark chocolate brownie vanilla ice cream (V)	7.5
Eton mess with English strawberries gin crème Chantilly (GF)	7.5
Almond milk rice pudding mixed berries compote (Ve)	7.5
Choice of Selection of ice cream or sorbet	7
Coffee of your choice home-made truffles	4.95
Affogato with whiskey or amaretto	6/9
British Cheese Board with slices of apples grapes chutney and crackers	8.95

Autumn Menu

Nibbles
Grilled homemade focaccia olive oil & balsamic vinegar (Ve)	4.95
Baked camembert toast apple chutney (V) to share	11.95
Sticky Sutton Hoo chicken wings	7.5
Marinated olives	3.5

Starters
Grilled king oyster mushroom pancetta truffle cream	7.5
Grilled tiger prawn's bruschetta chilli garlic olive oil	8.5
Smoked salmon smashed avocado balsamic pearls	8.5
Tandoori style pheasant makhani sauce piccalilli	8.5
Roasted autumn squash toasted pinenuts Cashel blue cheese(V)	7.5
Butternut squash chilli and thyme soup grilled focaccia (Ve)	7.5
Assorted vegetable pakora tamarind chutney (Ve)	7.5

Mains
Grilled gurnard fillet puy lentils sweet potato salsa verde	17.95
Swordfish steak smashed aubergine and potato pepper agrodolce	18.95
Beer battered east coast cod minted smashed peas tartar sauce chips	17
Sutton Hoo chicken chorizo rosti potato spicy tomato sauce	17.95
Roasted duck breast red cabbage fondant potato red wine sauce	19.95
Blythburgh pork belly dauphinoise potato root vegetables roast jus	18.95
Vegan shepherd's pie with jackfruit ragu and mashed potato(Ve)	15.95
Grilled tandoori style paneer steak potato chat tamarind chutney chickpea masala(V)	15.95
28 Day-aged beef burger organic cheddar chips chilli jam	17
28 Day-aged beef steak chips onion rings beef tomato mushroom garlic butter
Ribeye (10oz)	28
Fillet (8oz)	32

Sides
Chips	3.75
Mac 'n' Cheese	4.75
Chips with truffle oil and parmesan	4.75
Rocket parmesan salad	3.75
Seasonal greens	3.75

Lunchtime sandwiches (Only available from Monday to Saturday)
Steak sandwich caramelised onions horseradish cream chips	14.5
Homemade fish finger sandwich chips salad	12.5
BLT baguette chips salad	10.95
Cheese & onion toastie chips salad	10.95

Puddings
Poached William pear oat crumbs red wine dressing	7.5
Classic crème brulee	7.5
Dark chocolate brownie cherries in kirsch vanilla ice cream	7.5
Sticky toffee pudding caramel sauce salted caramel ice cream	7.5
Selection of ice cream or sorbet	7
Grilled pineapple chilli mint vanilla ice cream (Ve)	7.5
Coffee of your choice home-made truffles	4.95
Affogato with whiskey or amaretto	6/9
British Cheese Board with slices of apples grapes chutney and crackers	8.95

Spring Menu

Nibbles
Baked camembert toast pineapple chutney to share (GFO)	11.95
Marinated olives	3.5
Garlic baguette/ with cheese(V)	4.95

Starters
Milli feullie of goat cheese foraged stingy nettle pesto sauteed mushroom (V)	7.5
Chicken liver pate red onion marmalade toast	7.5
Artichoke bruschetta olives parmesan (V)	7.5
Smoked salmon & avocado tian buttered bread (GFO)	8.5

Mains
Tandoori style chicken breast spiced cauliflower Kashmiri aloo dum (GF)	17.95
Blyth burgh pork belly dauphinoise potatoes root vegetables and greens(GF)	18.95
Wild halibut fillet celeriac gratin red wine & herbs dressing	18.95
Grilled Suffolk lamb rump with fondant potato ratatouille(GF)	19.95
Chorizo and prawn risotto rocket parmesan salad	17.95
Beer battered haddock minted smashed peas tartar sauce chips	17
Wagyu beef burger with cheese chips chilli jam (with bacon or fried egg £1.50 each) (GFO)	17
28 Day-aged beef steak chips onion rings flat cap mushroom peppercorn sauce
Ribeye (10oz) (GFO)	28
Fillet (8oz) (GFO)	32

Sides
Chips	3.75
Mac 'n' Cheese	4.75
Chips with truffle oil and parmesan	4.75
Rocket parmesan salad	3.75
Seasonal greens	3.75

Lunchtime sandwiches (Only available from Monday to Saturday)
Steak sandwich caramelised onions horseradish cream chips	14.5
Homemade fish finger sandwich chips salad	12.5
BLT baguette chips salad	10.95
Cheese & onion toastie chips salad	10.95

Puddings
Sticky toffee pudding caramel sauce ice cream	7.5
Dark chocolate brownie vanilla ice cream	7.5
Mango cheesecake raspberry sorbet(V)	7.5
Vegan chocolate mousse mixed berries compote (Ve)	7.5
Choice of Selection of ice cream or sorbet	7
Crème brulee shortbread biscuit	7.5
Coffee of your choice home-made truffles	4.95
Affogato with whiskey or amaretto	6/9
British Cheese Board with slices of apples grapes chutney and crackers	8.95

Sunday Menu

Two Courses: £27 \| Three Courses: £32

Aperitif
Aperol Spritz	10
Prosecco (20cl bottle)	9.5
Classic Bloody Mary	10

Starters
Chicken liver pate red onion marmalde toast
Smoked salmon salad pickled gherkins
Cream of mushroom soup nutmeg croutons (V)
Tempeh fritters thai dressing rocket (VE)
Crispy onion bhaji tamarind chutney (Ve & GF)

Mains
Roast sirloin of local beef Yorkshire pudding roast gravy
Roast free-range chicken bread sauce and roast gravy
Traditional nut roast yorkshire pudding veg jus
*All our roasts are served with a selection of seasonal vegetables roast potatoes Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese
Vegan sausages mash potatoes greens onion gravy (Ve)
Wild mushroom risotto rocket parmesan
Wagyu beef burger cheddar chips chilli jam (with fried egg or bacon £1.50 each)(GFO)
Beer battered east coast cod minted smashed peas tartare sauce chips
Champaran style lamb curry basmati rice papad mint yoghurt

Puddings
Dark chocolate brownie vanilla ice cream
Vegan chocolate mousse mixed berries compote (Ve)
Sticky toffee pudding caramel sauce caramel ice cream
Apple & mix berries crumble oatmeal topping vanilla ice cream
Choice of Selection of ice cream or sorbet
Coffee of your choice home-made truffles
Affogato with whiskey or amaretto (£4 supplement)
Selection of British cheeses from Hamish Johnston (£3 supplement)

Additional Sides
Chips	3.75
Rocket parmesan salad	3.75
Seasonal greens	3.75
Mac 'n' cheese	4.75
Chips truffle oil & parmesan	4.75
Garlic baguette/ with cheese(V)	4.95

Nibbles
Baked camembert toast chutney (V)	11.95
Marinated olives	3.5

Hot drinks
Americano	3.5
Cappuccino	3.5
Espresso	3.5
Latte	3.5
Flat White	3.5
Mocha	3.75
Hot chocolate	3.75
Selection of teas (English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Pepper Mint / Fresh Mint, Green tea)	3.5

Kids Menu
Starters
Seasonal soup with bread	4

Mains
Grilled free-range chicken with crème potatoes	9.5
Homemade haddock goujons with chips	8
Beef burger with cheese and chips	8
Kids cheese pasta (V)	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

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

What's on

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

Traditional Indian Thali Menu

Meat Thali
Venison curry, Shami kebab, Dal makhni, Gobi masala, Naan, Basmati rice, Papad, Mango lassi	£24

Veg Thali
Egg curry, Onion bhaji, Dal makhni, Gobi masala, Naan, Basmati rice, Papad, Mango lassi	£21

Extra side of curry only at £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 Festive Vegan Menu 2025

Two Courses: £30 \| Three Courses: £35

Starters
Beetroot & vegan sausage roll caramelised onion and balsamic chutney
Spicy tomato shorba garlic naan toast
Assorted vegetable pakora tamarind chutney

Mains
Roasted butternut squash suet pudding tarragon & chilli jus
Vegan shepherd's pie with jackfruit ragu and mashed potato
Gratinated aubergine Navarra chickpea crust roasted heritage tomato

Puddings
Vegan chocolate mousse mixed berries compote
Grilled pineapple chilli mint coconut ice cream
Selection of sorbet

Christmas Day Vegan Menu 2025

Canapes
Vegetable pakora
Vegan sausage roll
Grilled focaccia olive oil & balsamic vinegar

Starters
Spicy tomato shorba garlic naan toast
OR
Assorted vegetable pakora tamarind chutney

To follow
Roasted butternut squash chestnut puree crispy parsnips

Mains
Vegan nut roast with all trimmings and veg gravy
OR
Gratinated aubergine Navarra chickpea crust roasted heritage tomato

Puddings
Vegan chocolate mousse mixed berries compote
OR
Grilled pineapple chilli mint coconut ice cream
OR
Selection of sorbet

Tea/Coffee
£99 per person
£49 per child under 10's

Christmas Festive Menu 2025

Two Courses: £30 \| Three Courses: £35

Starters
Assiette of mushroom- on toast soup crispy fried (V)
Smoked haddock kedgeree crispy poached egg
Beetroot & vegan sausage roll caramelised onion and balsamic chutney(Ve)
Local game terrine poached plums red wine & herb dressing melba toast

Mains
Traditional three bird roast (Bronze turkey chicken Gressingham duck) brussel sprouts roast potatoes chipolatas stuffing roast jus all trimmings
Indian style spicy Jacobs ladder beef basmati rice laccha salad papad
Seafood lasagne(prawns cod chorizo mussels) cavolo nero and cannelloni bean cassoulet
Roasted butternut squash suet pudding tarragon & chilli jus (Ve)

Puddings
Christmas pudding brandy custard
Classic crème brulee short bread biscuit
Treacle tart honeycomb vanilla ice cream
Hill Farm honey and lemon mouse ginger compote

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 2026 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.

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