Ye Olde Red Lion Chieveley

16/06/2026

It’s tapped and ready to pour folks - just in time for the first England game tomorrow night - along with American style menu for your pre
Match fill up, the landlord is kicking off the sweepstake and the big game will be on both screens! We’ll see you at the bar!

More than just a game! ⚽🍺 The World Cup is here, and we’ve got the perfect beer to celebrate with; The Showboater.

A smooth golden ale with biscuity Maris Otter malt and silky oats, accompanied by the light honey character of the hops.

Brewed to keep the atmosphere flowing from kick-off to the final whistle.

Available now in participating Arkell’s pubs.

Who are you backing?

13/06/2026

June dates for your diary at Ye Olde Red Lion - the usual melting pot 🤣😘. We’ve got Father’s day lunch - (coz he’s just as worth it as mum 😘), our fabulous summer wine tasting with merry kitchen grazing boards, our next pizza night - and of course THE WORLD CUP - all games, within opening hours, shown live and American menu specials for all the England games! Booking always recommended- and essential for the wine tasting - 01635 248379.

08/06/2026

👨‍🍳 Chef de Partie Wanted 👨‍🍳

📍 Ye Olde Red Lion, Chieveley

We’re looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our friendly village pub team.

✅ £14-£16pr hr DOE
✅ Approx. 45 hours per week
✅ Monthly tips
✅ Training & progression opportunities
✅ Fresh, locally sourced food

If you love great food, enjoy working in a busy kitchen and want to be part of a proper pub community we’d love to hear from you. We are very happy to discuss opportunities for those that are interested in re-training or just starting their career in catering.

Please do share & spread the word.

📧 Send your CV and contact details to [email protected]

07/06/2026

2 weeks today it’s Father’s Day!!!! Show him that Father’s Day is just as important as Mother’s Day 😘🤣, and get Sunday lunch booked. Our fantastic roast, served family feasting style, along with a pint and a glass or 2 of a great red wine and your brownie points are off the charts!!! Our pub classics and daily changing specials blackboard also served. If you fancy making a day of it it’s the fabulous Chieveley Village fete 2-5pm too! Call to book 01635 248379.

06/06/2026

A few market extras folks- all available from the pub today;
Sourdough loaf - £4.00
Sausage rolls - whole grain mustard or wild boar, apple & fennel - £2.50
Smoked mackerel pate - £5.00
Romesco sauce/dip - £5.00
All good fresh till Monday or can be frozen.

04/06/2026

A fab weekend ahead for you lovely lot at The Lion;
Fri 5th - the wonderful Molly Brown plays her first live debut, (after a superb set at unplugged). Come and join us for a chilled soulful set with her keyboards and stunning voice.
Food 6-9pm, tunes 7-9pm
Sat 6th - Monthly Artisan Market - local produce & crafts inc Sweetie Pie patisserie, Down Farm Meats, Huggle Pets, Helen Shilton Crafts & The Merry Kitchen 10.30-12noon or sell out if earlier 😘.
DON’T FORGET - it’s nearly World Cup kick off time - all England games shown live on both screens with American themed menu for every England game!

04/06/2026

A slightly strange one - but a request to see if any of our locals know of a Rosa Pearson. She has a few rooms booked at the pub for next weekend, but we don’t have any contact details for her. If anyone is able to help please give us a call or drop me a dm. 01635 248379. Thanks folks!

29/05/2026

Tonight at Ye Olde Red Lion Chieveley we’ve got a cracker of a sunny Friday evening for you! We’re firing up the pizza oven from 6pm - 9pm (or earlier if sold out), the epic Jamie Bruce returns for a live set (last seen singing on stage to a packed Royal Albert hall 🤩) - with chilled tunes outside from 7pm, summer cocktails are ready to go and we’ve restocked the cider and the Provence 😘. So come along for an evening of cold drinks, fresh pizza and live tunes! Tables can be booked inside, outside is first come first served! We’ll be showing the big games on our screens on Saturday and on Sunday it’s the legendary Red Lion roast - along with our summer salads heatwave menu! Give us a call on 01635 248379

28/05/2026

I mean who doesn’t want to miss an 8pm “clog off”!!!!! A perfect night for a glass or 2 of something and watching an evening of Morris dancing at a cracking village pub!

This week it is HOT, so we might as well go to the pub and stay hydrated. On Thursday 28th we’ll be out with our friends Old Speckled Hen at the Olde Red Lion, Chieveley, RG20 8XB. Dancing starts at 8.