The Lion At Buckden - Huntingdonshire

Saturday lunch in this near deserted pub and it’s easy to see why folk stay away. Many basic items were not available so the starter of corn ribs on a bed of salad with olives and sun roast tomatoes became a few chunks of seasoned corn on the cob and a bit of mayonnaise. The main of Thai vegetable curry was quite simply the worst I’d ever tasted; no lovely fragrant Thai flavours, just salty coconut milk and barely cooked vegetables. To top it off, plant milk in my tea turned out to be the same coconut milk from the curry so it curdled unappetisingly. The saving grace was the lovely ladies serving. Something big needs to change here.

No ale ! For me the jewel in the Buckden crown has long been the historic Lion pub. Great beers, cosy atmosphere has always been a winning combination, but sadly no more. Now with restricted opening hours because not enough people are going there perhaps the new owners should wonder why? All prices have increased, the food is not reliable and now at 5pm on a Saturday night they ran out of ale! (Yes, that had larger but no ale) When we decided to revisit the following Thursday, 5 days later, the Timmy Taylor’s Landlord had still not been put back on! Leaving the pub still with no traditional ales. As regulars who have spent many happy hours over the years, I really hope the management can revisit some of their decisions which are keeping people away. So sad to see our lovely local empty.

Stopped here for 2 nights while visiting family. The room was really dated and could have done with a good dusting to get rid of the cobwebs. There was lovely clean bedding and towels but the pillows were far too soft and the mattress was the worst one I’ve ever slept on. One could feel the springs and what felt like the bed base!!!! No breakfast in with the price which to me is a poor do. The bathroom needs an update too but was usable and when the hot water finally reached the shower head it was ok. The cleaner was lovely though and did ask if we wanted our bed making or clean towels. Probably wouldn’t stop there again if I’m honest.

Excellent Sunday lunch. Food very good and staff friendly and accommodating. This is a very beautiful old building in the lovely village of Buckdon

Nice pub. The food was good but and were late one night so we’re were offered toasted sandwiches which were lovely. Pleasant staff.