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The Red Lion is a pub with rooms in Matlock, the Peak District. Its own website confirms: dogs in the bar, breakfast, open fire or log burner and real ale. Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms. It doesn't mention Sunday roast.

Google rating 4.6 from 619 reviews. Checked 2026-11-15 on its own website and Google Hotels. Pub website.

Staying at The Red Lion: the facts

What we found, and where
Dogs in the bedroomsNo own website
Dogs in the barYes own website
BreakfastServed own website
Sunday roastNot stated
Open fire or log burnerYes own website
Real aleYes own website
Beer garden or terraceYes own website
Walks from the doorNot stated
Food awardsNone mentioned
ParkingFree Google Hotels listing
EV chargingNot stated
ChildrenWelcome Google Hotels listing
Number of roomsNot stated
Four-poster bedYes own website
Nearest stationMatlock, 11 min walk OpenStreetMap
Check-in / check-out16:00 / 11:00 Google Hotels listing

What The Red Lion says

Please note that our bedrooms are NOT dog friendly

We have a restaurant, lounge and tap room (which is our dog friendly end)

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Other than just relaxing in front of the lounge fireplace or sat in the 'sun trapped' beer garden whilst drinking and eating, you are only a 5 minute walk from the main town of Matlock

CAMRA pub of the year 2026

Other than just relaxing in front of the lounge fireplace or sat in the 'sun trapped' beer garden whilst drinking and eating, you are only a 5 minute walk from the main town of Matlock

What's near The Red Lion?

Getting there

  • Red Lionbus stop1 min walk
  • Matlocktrain station11 min walk
  • Matlock Bathtrain station6 min drive · 0.9 miles
  • EV chargingEV charging11 min drive · 3.7 miles
  • Soresby StreetEV charging19 min drive · 8.6 miles

Shops and essentials

  • Matlock Green Service Stationpetrol1 min walk
  • Morrisons Dailyvillage shop2 min walk
  • Lime Tree Road Post Officepost office4 min walk
  • One Stopvillage shop4 min walk
  • cash machinecash machine7 min walk
  • Co-op Foodsupermarket7 min walk

Things to do

  • Pic Torviewpoint8 min walk
  • High Torviewpoint9 min walk
  • Garton's Millruins20 min walk
  • Wishing Stoneattraction19 min walk
  • Bailey's Tumpattraction20 min walk
  • Corn Millruins5 min drive · 0.8 miles
  • Riber Castlecastle19 min walk
  • High Tor (205 m)hill18 min walk

Other pubs on foot

  • The Duke Williampub5 min walk
  • The Remarkable Harepub7 min walk
  • The Castlepub10 min walk
  • Bentley Brook Taproompub13 min walk

Walk and drive times are typical estimates along OpenStreetMap roads and footpaths, without traffic. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where The Red Lion is

The Red Lion: questions

Does The Red Lion allow dogs in the rooms?

No. According to its own website, dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms.

Is breakfast included at The Red Lion?

Breakfast is served; check whether your rate includes it when you book.

What is the nearest train station to The Red Lion?

Matlock, about 11 minutes on foot.

Is there parking at The Red Lion?

Yes (free), according to its Google Hotels listing.

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

    The Jug & Glass Inn

    Lea · 2.0 miles away

  4. 4

    The Beeley Inn

    Beeley · 5.2 miles away

All 73 pubs with rooms in the Peak District