The Red Lion Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in Babcary, United Kingdom, hosting 110 at dinner and 150 standing.

The Red Lion Inn

BabcaryEngland, United Kingdom

The Red Lion Inn is a historic inn in Babcary, Somerset, with six guest rooms and gardens, hosting weddings for up to 110 seated for dinner or 150 standing.

Guests
110 at dinner150 standing
Rooms
6 rooms
Getting there
BRS

About the venue

The Red Lion Inn is a historic inn in Babcary, Somerset, with six guest rooms and gardens, hosting weddings for up to 110 seated for dinner or 150 standing.

The indoor reception space doubles as a meeting and banquet room with dedicated dance space, an on-site bar and in-house catering that covers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus.

Accommodation ranges from Double or Twin Rooms for two to a Superior Family Room sleeping four, with on-site parking and step-free access for guests.

Music and celebrations run until the midnight noise curfew, and Bristol Airport (BRS) is the nearest airport for travelling guests.

  • Seats 110 for a dinner reception, or 150 standing
  • Six guest rooms on site, including a Superior Family Room for four
  • In-house catering with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
  • Historic building with gardens, an on-site bar and dance space

Short answers

How many guests does The Red Lion Inn hold?
The Red Lion Inn holds 110 at dinner and 150 standing.
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Can guests stay at The Red Lion Inn?
Yes. 6 rooms.
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How do guests get to The Red Lion Inn?
Fly into BRS.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
110 guests
Standing reception
150 guests

Staying over

Rooms
6 rooms
Room types
3 listed

House rules

Music until
midnight
Nearest airport
BRS
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
01458 223230 x1
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Reviews of The Red Lion Inn

“Lovely country pub. Great affordable food and wonderful garden with pizza oven. Very friendly staff. Can't wait to visit again.”

michael spendloveOn Google

4.5out of 5, from 633 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can The Red Lion Inn seat for a wedding meal?
The venue seats up to 110 guests for a dinner reception, and can hold up to 150 standing.
Can guests stay overnight at the venue?
Yes. There are six rooms: Double or Twin Rooms and a Double Room sleeping two each, plus a Superior Family Room for up to four.
Do you handle the catering?
Yes, catering is provided in house, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
What time does the party have to end?
There is a midnight noise curfew.
Which airport should guests fly into?
The nearest airport is Bristol Airport (BRS). Parking is available on site for guests driving.

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Sources for individual venue facts
  • Seated dinner: 110 guests

    “Light and spacious venue, with capacity for 110 seated and 150 standing”
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  • Standing reception: 150 guests

    “Light and spacious venue, with capacity for 110 seated and 150 standing”
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  • Rooms: 6 rooms

    “Our six beautifully designed, boutique bedrooms offer luxurious accommodation in double, twin, superior or family rooms for guests travelling on business or for pleasure.”
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  • Room types: 3 listed

    “Double or Twin Room”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “There is no fixed package, clients are free to brief us on a traditional, three course sit-down meal to a more informal buffet or even a festival-style gathering!”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free

    “Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Dining is offered in the relaxed bar area or more formal restaurant, with wood panelling, log piles and a roaring open fire, watched over by a huge lion’s head on the wall.”
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  • Music until: midnight

    “Our license allows music to be played until midnight.”
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  • Nearest airport: BRS

    “Located 31 mi from Bristol Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Longleat Safari Park (25 mi) and Bath Spa Train Station (29 mi).”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Additional amenities include an outdoor play area, outdoor seating, and free on-site private parking.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “One ground floor room has facilities for the partially disabled with wheelchair access.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “For smaller groups, we will arrange an occasional ‘exclusive’ party in The Restaurant, with its roaring fire, flagstone floors, wood panelling and classic country pub ambience.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Whimsical butterflies and sparkling chandeliers hang from the ceiling with stripped wooden floors to encourage late night dancing.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Our award-winning, 17th century thatched pub and restaurant is set in the heart of this idyllic Somerset village, open every day of the year and oozing charm with traditional flagstone floors, exposed beams, open fires, cosy nooks and crannies and pretty garden.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Our award-winning, 17th century thatched pub and restaurant is set in the heart of this idyllic Somerset village, open every day of the year and oozing charm with traditional flagstone floors, exposed beams, open fires, cosy nooks and crannies and pretty garden.”
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