About The Red Lion
The Red Lion in Wirksworth is located in the popular Peak District and is convenient for those who wish to explore Derbyshire. The local villages of Matlock, Bakewell, and Crich provide many scenic walking and bicycling opportunities. The bus stop directly across the street is perfect for travellers.
The modernly decorated rooms come in choices of standard double, twin, king size, and a family room and feature free wireless Internet, digital TV with free view, and tea and coffee making facilities.
The Red Lion Wirksworth offers free parking and has function rooms which can seat up to 150 guests. Room rates do include a full English breakfast.
The restaurant and pub has many menu options all day long including beer and ale. Other local restaurants and pubs include the Hope & Anchor and Le Mistral.
Local attractions are Matlock Bath, Crich Tramway Museum, Castleton and the Blue John Mines.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Typically English, a little Italian.
This inn is a typical English inn, which means great food in a warm pub and comfy rooms upstairs. While you're in the pub, do try the pizza. Rave reviews comment on the thin and crispy crust with lots of toppings.
positive:
Old-world ambiance.
The historic feeling of the inn is enhance by the high ceilings and a wood-burning fire in the pub. The effect overall is of old-world ambiance and cosiness. A nice contrast, though, is the modern bathrooms.
positive:
Simply lovely.
The most often repeated word in all the reviews is "lovely". The Red Lion is a lovely little hotel with a lovely pub which has a lovely fire in a lovely village which all create a lovely vacation. If you want an overall smashing time, this is the place to
Negative Reviews
negative:
Missing finesse.
The dining arrangement lacks the finesse which is present in the rest of the hotel experience. The food is sometimes overcooked or not freshly cooked. Many guests prefer to stay at the inn and eat elsewhere.
negative:
Oh, to be young again.
The pub seems to be a popular hangout for local youth, who frequent the place heavily. This is of concern, especially on the weekend, as the youngsters can get loud and rowdy after a few pints in the pub.
negative:
Needs tweaking.
Overall, the whole establishment could do with a bit of tweaking, from the reception to the rooms and into the dining room. Some areas smell and feel a bit musty. Looks are important too, and the peeling wallpaper doesn't add to a pleasant stay. Attention