Red Lion Inn 'Babcary'
With flagstoned locals bar, and a comfortable relaxed lounge bar, well kept beers, super food and a genuine fresh feeling of individuality, this is an outstanding pub which at first glance looks traditional but shows great attention to today's ideas about food and style. The enthusiastic and personable young team manages to keep a smashing, relaxed and proper pubby atmosphere while offering great service. Awarded Taste of the West Silver in 2016 for the B&B, and Gold in 2016 for the Dining Pub.
| Award | Description | Category | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Dining Pub | "The fact that The Red Lion is popular, well attended, serves excellent food – and employs Scarlet – speaks highly of the people who have owned it for 22 years. The décor is truly representative of a happy local pub, with food well above the standards of many local pubs. The fact that they use a large number of local suppliers does them credit." - Taste of the West Judges 2025 | Hospitality - Dining Pubs | 2025 | Gold |
| South West Dining Pub | "The quality of the cooking and delivery was excellent, and the staff were warm, friendly, knowledgeable. The atmosphere was great and the big clay red lion was a nice touch." - Taste of the West Judges 2024 | Hospitality - Dining Pubs | 2024 | Gold |
| South West Dining Pub | “I would heartily recommend the Red Lion to anyone wanting to enjoy the very best of West Country food and drink in an attractive, congenial setting, and will be visiting again very soon!” - Taste of the West Judges 2023 | Hospitality - Dining Pubs | 2023 | Gold |