The crisp autumn air has arrived in Hythe, and there’s something magical about watching the leaves turn golden whilst tucking into proper comfort food. As the temperature drops and the evenings draw in, The Red Lion has become your perfect refuge from the chill.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new autumn menu, packed with heart-warming dishes crafted from the finest seasonal produce Kent has to offer. Our kitchen team has curated a selection of classics that’ll warm you right through to your bones.
What’s Cooking This Autumn? A Taste of the Season
Our autumn menu celebrates everything we love about proper British pub food. Each dish showcases the best of Kent’s seasonal bounty, from locally-sourced meats to fresh vegetables that capture autumn’s rich flavors.
The menu spans four key areas that’ll guide you through a perfect meal: warming starters to chase away the chill, hearty mains that define comfort eating, indulgent desserts for the perfect finale, and carefully selected drinks to complement every bite.
Starters to Warm You Up
Begin your culinary journey with our Homemade Soup of the Day, served with warm bread and sea salt & herb butter. This steaming bowl of comfort changes daily, ensuring a delicious surprise with every visit.
For a pub classic with a festive twist, our Pigs in Blanket Scotch Egg delivers. A golden, crispy exterior gives way to seasoned sausage meat and a beautifully runny yolk, all complemented by a tangy mustard mayonnaise.
Alternatively, try our crowd-pleasing Pork Belly Bites, slow-cooked until tender, then crisped and tossed in a chili & garlic sauce for a perfect kick of heat.
Hearty Mains: The Return of the Classics
This is where our autumn menu truly shines, bringing back the dishes that make British pub food legendary.
The Ultimate Sunday Roast in Hythe
Our famous Sunday roast is the crown jewel of our menu. Choose from succulent slow-roasted meats, served with fluffy Yorkshire puddings, golden roast potatoes, and rich gravy made from proper pan drippings.
Comfort in a Pie: Baked Pie of the Day
Experience proper British pie-making at its finest. Our pie of the day is encased in homemade rich shortcrust pastry and packed with a special filling, served with tender vegetables, creamy mash, and proper gravy.
A Taste of the Coast: Beer Battered Cod
As a seaside pub, our Beer Battered Cod is essential. Featuring light, crisp batter and flaky fish, it’s served with homemade tartare sauce, proper chips, and your choice of mushy peas or petit pois.
Comfort with a Twist: Slow Braised Lamb Shank
For something special, our Slow Braised Lamb Shank offers restaurant-quality dining. The lamb falls off the bone after slow cooking in local ale, served with a rich jus and buttery sweet potato mash.
We also cater to our vegetarian friends with our Roasted Squash Balti, a blend of seasonal vegetables in a mildly spiced aromatic tomato sauce, served with pilau rice and flatbread.
Save Room for a Sweet Autumn Finale
No proper pub meal is complete without a sweet ending, and our desserts are the epitome of comfort.
The Sticky Toffee Chocolate Pudding is the ultimate indulgence, a warm, moist sponge served swimming in rich buttery toffee sauce, perfectly complemented by a cool dollop of ice cream.
Alternatively, celebrate the season’s harvest with our Classic Fruit Crumble, featuring tender, spiced fruit beneath a golden, crispy topping, served with your choice of custard, cream, or ice cream.
The Perfect Pour: Drinks to Match Your Meal
What’s a proper pub meal without the perfect drink pairing? Our carefully selected range of local cask ales provides the ideal complement to hearty dishes like our pies and roasts. A pint of Timothy Taylor alongside our Ham, Eggs & Chips creates one of life’s perfect combinations.
For wine lovers, we’ve curated selections that enhance rather than compete with our robust flavors. Rich reds pair beautifully with our lamb shank, whilst crisp whites complement our fresh fish dishes perfectly.
Don’t miss our seasonal specials either – nothing says autumn quite like a warming mulled wine or a glass of proper Somerset cider.
Your Cozy Autumn Pub in Hythe Awaits
As autumn settles over Hythe, The Red Lion transforms into that warm, welcoming haven you’ve been seeking. Our new menu represents everything we believe proper pub food should be – comforting, satisfying, and made with genuine care.
From our famous Sunday roasts that bring families together to intimate dinners by our warming fires, every visit promises good food, great drinks, and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel instantly at home.
Don’t just dream about the perfect autumn meal – come and experience it. Your table at The Red Lion awaits.
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