The Red Lion Hotel
4 Ffordd Talargoch, Meliden, Prestatyn LL19 8LA, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Ruthin
About The Red Lion Hotel
Tucked into the Vale of Clwyd near Ruthin, this friendly pub campsite offers simple grass pitches in the car park, with views across the river and surrounding fields. The Red Lion's real draw is its hearty, generously portioned food—Sunday roasts and gluten-free options both get strong praise—plus welcoming staff who make you feel right at home. Service can occasionally feel inattentive during busy spells, but the overall value is excellent. With walking, cycling, and canoeing all on the doorstep and spectacular scenery in every direction, it's an ideal base for exploring Denbighshire's outdoors. Dogs are welcome, and the peaceful, remote setting suits motorcyclists, families, and groups alike.
What's nearby
- St Melyd's Church next door
- Saints Health & Fitness next door
- St Melyd Hall next door
- Meliden Community Association next door
- Miner arms next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Diners like this pub's delicious, hearty, and generously portioned food, with many options including Sunday roasts and gluten-free choices. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, excellent service, and great value for money.
Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.
Summary via Google
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Facilities
On-site dining
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 118 takeaways deliver to this postcode (LL19 8LA)
SPAR - Dyserth
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Co-op - Prestatyn - Ffordd Penrhwylfa
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Sainsbury's - Rhyl
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
One Stop Meliden
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Drinks Central - Meliden
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 47 restaurants nearby
McDonald's
KFC
Subway
Morrisons
Sainsbury's Supermarket
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Aldi, Prestatyn under a mile
- Lidl 1.1 miles
- Tesco, Prestatyn 1.3 miles
- Sainsbury's, Rhyl 2.7 miles
- Morrisons, Rhyl 3.3 miles
- Co-op, St Asaph 4.6 miles
- Asda, Rhyl 4.7 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 6:30 PM
Other hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
What visitors say
We visited the Red Lion Inn & Restaurant yesterday, and we were thoroughly impressed. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by how friendly and welcoming the staff were — a true family-run pub atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. The food was absolutely fabulous. Everything felt like it was made with care, using good ingredients, cooked just right, and served with a smile. It’s the kind of place where comfort meets quality. What sets Red Lion apart is not just the excellent meals, but how much thought has gone into the surroundings. They offer cosy rooms for those who’d like to stay overnight, which seemed very well maintained. They also have a lovely undercover outdoor area — perfect for events or simply enjoying some fresh air while staying sheltered. All in all, a memorable visit. For anyone looking for hearty, home‑cooked food, welcoming service, and a lovely place to stay or host a function — Red Lion Inn & Restaurant truly delivers on every level.
10 months ago · via Google
Attended here for a Sunday lunch August time, on our way home from Marian Resort and Spa. Absolutely lovely staff, gorgeous Sunday roast, cooked to perfection and great price. We sat outside while it was a sunny day, thank you! We will come back.
10 months ago · via Google
Lovely staff, nothing is too much. We came for a family meal with two toddlers and they were great with them, even had a little basket of toys to help occupy them - only thing needed is a baby changing unit but thats minor. Food portions are large and the quality of the food is great. Overall really friendly family pub.
6 months ago · via Google
Omg after what I had seen online this place did not live up to expectations! The steak was ordered medium, came well done and solid. I only didn’t make a song and dance about it as there was very young girls serving who were nice enough but did have a clue what was going on. My mum had the chicken curry which was loaded with raw white onion and tasted like it was out of an uncle bens packet! Hahah It was bad tbh such a shame as it was my bday and they even tried to charge an extra £27 ontop of the bill even though we payd for the drinks cash! Hahah Sorry but get more experienced staff on the bar and chefs that can actually cook. Massive let down, never again. You could actually hear the residents jumping up abs down having a laugh upstairs! The pic is in the toilets 🤣🤣
8 months ago · via Google
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