The Red Lion

The recently refurbished Red Lion in Wokingham is an eating-and-drinking house with a difference; it serves fresh and authentic Thai cuisine in a traditional British pub setting. On arrival, friendly staff greeted us warmly, and provided excellent, non-intrusive service throughout our visit. I was pleased to find a range of dishes on the menu from across Thailand; the vast array of flavours on offer left me feeling quite spoilt for choice. Our starters of tod man pla (spicy Thai fishcakes) and gai horr bai tuei (marinated chicken wrapped in pandan leaves) were flavoursome and well balanced, and had just the right amount of spice to suit our tastes. The simple yet vibrant flavours continued as we tucked into our main courses. I chose the moo naam dang - a spicy pork dish flavoured with red wine, garlic and onion, while my partner went for the rich massaman beef and potato curry, accompanied by fragrant pad see ew noodles. Each dish at The Red Lion costs around £6, which makes dining there an experience of extraordinarily good value. As well as offering a tempting selection of food to eat in or take away, The Red Lion can also be hired for private functions. Set menus and à la carte choices are available for large parties, and the venue hosts regular live music and DJ nights