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Monday 11:30am - 11pm Tuesday 11:30am - 11pm Wednesday 11:30am - 11pm Thursday 11:30am - 11pm Friday 11:30am - 11pm Saturday 11:30am - 11pm Sunday 11:30am - 10pm

The Red Lion

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The Red Lion is set in the picturesque Ashdown Forest beautiful country pub, gardens with play area

01/11/2026

🚨 SUNDAY ROAST LOVERS… THIS IS YOUR SIGN! 🍽️🔥

Just look at those Yorkies! 😍 Crispy roasties, delicious seasonal vegetables, succulent meat and lashings of rich gravy… is there anything better on a Sunday?!

⚠️ OUR FIRST SITTING IS NEARLY FULL! We only have a couple of tables remaining, so if you’re hoping to join us, don’t leave it too late!

And don’t worry if you can’t make the first sitting… OUR KITCHEN IS SERVING FOOD RIGHT THROUGH UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT! 🙌

Whether it’s a family get-together, a catch-up with friends or simply an excuse to skip the washing up, we’ve got your Sunday sorted!

📞 Call now to book: 01825 740836

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👇 Tell us… are you team EXTRA YORKSHIRE PUDDING or EXTRA GRAVY? 😋

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31/10/2026

🚨 ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO BOOK! 🚨
🛎️ Fawlty Towers Dinner Show – Saturday 7th November! 🛎️
“Basil! Sybil! Manuel!” 😂 Get ready for an evening of hilarious comedy, chaos and classic Fawlty Towers madness right here at The Red Lion!
🍽️ £55 per person
🥂 Includes a delicious 3-course meal AND a drink
🎭 An evening of entertainment you won’t want to miss!
🕖 Show starts at 7pm.
⏳ We’re down to the final few days for bookings, and spaces are limited! If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to get your place secured.
Don’t leave it until Basil loses his temper… or worse, you miss out! 😂
📞 Call us NOW on 01825 740836
📧 [email protected]
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👇 TAG your partner in crime, grab your friends and get booking!
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31/10/2026

🧠🍻 QUIZ NIGHT AT THE RED LION! 🍻🧠

A little change of date for our next quiz night!

As the 5th November falls on Guy Fawkes Night 🎆, we’ve moved our quiz to Thursday 12th November at 7.45pm.

Gather your cleverest friends, get your team together and come and test your knowledge!

👥 Teams of 6
💷 £2 per player
🍻 Great company, plenty of laughs and a bit of friendly competition!

Who’s taking home the bragging rights this time? 🏆

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Get your teams ready – we look forward to seeing you there! ❤️

28/10/2026

🚨 TODAY’S SPECIAL IS A LITTLE BIT WILD! 🦆🔥

Fancy trying something a little different? 👀🍴

Introducing our Southern Fried Chelwood Gate Pheasant 🤤✨ Crispy, golden, packed with flavour and served with a deliciously fresh twist!

🍗 Southern Fried Chelwood Gate Pheasant
🍊 Cured Fennel, Sauerkraut & Orange Slaw
🌰 Toasted Almonds
🥔 Creamy Potato Salad

A beautiful combination of crunchy, tangy, fresh and savoury flavours that you won’t want to miss! 😍

📍 Only at The Red Lion, Chelwood Gate

⏰ Food served all day — come hungry!

📞 Call 01825 740836 to book your table and make sure you don’t miss out!

👇 LET’S SETTLE THIS… Are you brave enough to try pheasant, or is chicken still your go-to? 😏 Tell us in the comments! 👇

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26/10/2026

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😂 DON’T MENTION THE WAR! 😂

🚪🍷 FAULTY TOWERS EVENING 🍷🚪

Join us at The Red Lion, Chelwood Gate for an evening of classic Fawlty Towers comedy, chaos and plenty of laughs! 🤣

📅 Saturday 7th November
⏰ 7pm
💷 £55 per person

🍽️ Includes a delicious 3-course meal and a drink!

Get ready for an entertaining evening inspired by everyone’s favourite chaotic hotel, with plenty of laughs along the way! 🥂

📞 Book your place now!
01825 740836
📧 [email protected]

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!

22/10/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS ARE COMING IN… HAVE YOU BOOKED YOURS?! ✨🎄

🎅❤️ The most magical time of the year is just around the corner, and there’s no better place to celebrate than The Red Lion, Chelwood Gate! ❤️🎅

Whether you’re planning a special Christmas Day feast with the family or a festive Christmas party with friends or colleagues, we’d love to celebrate with you! 🥂🎁

✨ Delicious food
✨ Festive cheer
✨ Great company
✨ Christmas memories made right here! ❤️

⚠️ DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE! Our Christmas bookings are already coming in, and we’d hate for you to miss out!

📞 Call us on 01825 740836 to book your table.
📧 Email: [email protected]

📍 The Red Lion, Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, RH17 7DE

👇 LET’S GET FESTIVE! 🎄
Tag the people you want around your Christmas table and get that booking sorted! 🎅❤️

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21/10/2026

🍎🫐 STOP SCROLLING… YOUR DESSERT CALLING! 🤤🍓

There’s nothing quite like a delicious Apple & Blackberry Cobbler to finish off a lovely meal at The Red Lion! ❤️

✨ Warm, fruity, comforting goodness
🍎 Delicious apple
🫐 Juicy blackberries
🍓 Finished with a little sweetness and served with custard to pour over… YES PLEASE! 😍

Just look at that golden, sugary topping! 🤤 The only question is… are you sharing, or keeping it all to yourself? 👀👇

Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner or just fancy treating yourself, make sure you leave room for something sweet! 🍰

📍 The Red Lion, Chelwood Gate
📞 01825 740836
📧 [email protected]

💬 TAG someone who owes you a dessert date! ❤️

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20/10/2026

🎄✨ STOP SCROLLING… CHRISTMAS IS CALLING AT THE RED LION! ✨🎄

🍷🎶 GOOD FOOD. GREAT DRINKS. UNFORGETTABLE NIGHTS. 🎶🍷

The festive season is creeping up, and we’ve got a Christmas calendar packed with reasons to get your friends, family and workmates together! ❤️🎅

🎯 THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Join us for Quiz Night on Thursday 5th November!

🎭 LAUGHTER, DINNER & A LITTLE CHAOS! Our Faulty Towers Dinner Show is on Saturday 7th November, including a delicious 3-course meal!

🎄 CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGS ARE UNDERWAY! 🥂 Planning your festive get-together? Don’t leave it too late!

✨ CHRISTMAS LIGHT NIGHT – Saturday 28th November! Market stalls, Father Christmas and our Christmas Hamper Draw. The perfect way to kick off the festive season! 🎅🎁

🎤 LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS – 4th, 11th & 18th December. Good tunes, great drinks and even better company!

🧠 BIG CHRISTMAS QUIZ – Thursday 17th December! Get your team together and prepare to battle it out for the bragging rights!

🥂 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY – Thursday 31st December! Let’s see out 2026 in style! 🍾✨

❤️ Whether you’re planning a festive feast, a fun-filled evening or a Christmas catch-up, The Red Lion, Chelwood Gate, is the place to be!

📞 BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment!
☎️ 01825 740836
📧 [email protected]

📍 The Red Lion, Lewes Road, Chelwood Gate, RH17 7DE

👇 OVER TO YOU! Which event are you most excited about? 🎄 Tell us in the comments and tag the people you’re bringing along! 👇

🎅 Let’s make this Christmas one to remember! ❤️

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19/10/2026

🚨😂 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT… WELL, ON 7TH NOVEMBER! DON’T BE A SILLY SAUSAGE! 😂🚨

🎭 FAWLTY TOWERS DINNER SHOW – SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER AT THE RED LION! 🍷🍽️

Get ready for a night of comedy, chaos and classic Fawlty Towers madness! 🤣 From Basil’s disastrous service to Manuel’s legendary misunderstandings, you won’t know whether to laugh, cringe or hide behind your w**e glass! 🍷😂

🍽️ £55 PER PERSON
✨ 3-course meal AND a drink included!
🕖 7PM START

😂 DON’T MISS OUT ON A NIGHT THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH FROM START TO FINISH!

⚠️ LIMITED TABLES REMAINING! ⚠️

If you’ve been thinking about booking, NOW is the time! Gather your friends, grab your other half and get ready for an unforgettable evening of hilarity! 🎭

👇 LET’S GET INTERACTIVE! 👇

Who’s going to be the most chaotic?
😂 BASIL – losing his temper!
🍷 SYBIL – keeping everyone in line!
🤪 MANUEL – not understanding a single thing!

Comment your answer below! 👇🤣

📞 Call 01825 740836 to book
📧 [email protected]

📍 The Red Lion, Chelwood Gate, Lewes Road, RH17 7DE

🔥 SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER – BOOK NOW BEFORE THE TABLES ARE GONE! 🔥

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16/10/2026

🍋 STOP SCROLLING… DESSERT LOVERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🤤🍓

Say hello to a little slice of dessert heaven at The Red Lion, Chelwood Gate! ❤️

✨ Silky, creamy LEMON POSSET
🍓 Delicious mixed berry compote
🍪 Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread

A little zing, a touch of sweetness and the perfect buttery crunch… 😍 The kind of dessert that makes saying “just one more bite” absolutely impossible!

💬 LET’S SETTLE THIS… Are you team 🍋 LEMON or 🍫 CHOCOLATE when it comes to dessert? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Whether you’re joining us for a full meal or popping in for a sweet treat, there’s always room for dessert! 😉

📍 The Red Lion, Chelwood Gate
🍽️ Food served all day, every day!

📞 01825 740836
📧 [email protected]

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Address

Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH177DE

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 11pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 11pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 11pm
Thursday	11:30am - 11pm
Friday	11:30am - 11pm
Saturday	11:30am - 11pm
Sunday	11:30am - 10pm

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