"I turn 50 soon and decided there would be no better way to celebrate it than at the Red Lion with 8 close friends (4 couples). The team there were great about sorting out reservations in the Troutbeck and the rooms were a real hit...with our friends, none of whom had ever stayed there before. They are total luxury and beautifully decorated. When this was all arranged we were offered the private dining room upstairs, which we had never seen, and as the first person in the wow factor was massive! It's just the most beautiful setting and I could not wished for anything better. After being seated we were introduced to Vicky who looked after us all night with real care and nothing was too much for her. before longs lots of cocktails arrived, which were delicious and the With Thunderous Applause' toffee apple cocktail was a real hit. What to say about the food???? AMAZING! Each dish that arrived looked amazing, tasted fantastic and everyone was so, so happy with their choices. i had the smoked haddock scotch egg then the venison and was so happy with my choices. The chateaubriand looked amazing and the chips are the best ever. We all had desserts and the panna cotta, passion fruit tart, cheese and creme brulee were just the best way to finish. After a bit of port, sake, scotch or whatever to finish we left full, happy and having had the most amazing time. It's an evening I'll never forget, thank you everyone and, as ever, the breakfasts the next morning really hit the spot!"
