COVID-19: Enjoy Dorset responsibly. Please follow government advice on restrictions and social distancing. Prior to travel, please check with individual businesses and event organisers for confirmation of opening times and restrictions.
Red Lion
Swanage, Dorset
63 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LY
Tel: 01929 423533
The Red Lion is a traditional pub located in the heart of the Victorian town of Swanage.
Exterior view of the Red Lion Swanage from the High Street
We pride ourselves on being one of the best Swanage pubs, serving a wide selection of real ale and ciders combined with quality wines and spirits.
Best pub food in Swanage...
We also serve an extensive range of food from snacks through to exciting special dishes in our newly refurbished restaurant. To see a sample of our menus, please see the restaurant page.
Luxury Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Our luxury Bed and Breakfast accommodation is now available to the rear of the pub, and includes off-road parking.
Nearby...
Swanage Events
05 Dec 2020 to 06 Dec 2020
Steam and Lights - Swanage Railway
Steam and Lights - Swanage Railway
12 Dec 2020 to 13 Dec 2020
Steam and Lights - Swanage Railway
Steam and Lights - Swanage Railway
18 Dec 2020 to 23 Dec 2020
Steam and Lights - Swanage Railway
Steam and Lights - Swanage Railway
31 Jul 2021 to 07 Aug 2021
Swanage Carnival
Swanage Carnival
Explore Swanage
Click on a map location to reveal further details...
What's on your map?
Towns & Cities
Attractions
Activities
Eats & Drinks
Shops & More
Holiday Homes
Special Offers
Latest Swanage Features
16 Nov 2020
Shop Dorset and it’s a win, win – not only will your gift please the recipient but by shopping locally online in these difficult times you’ll be helping our Dorset businesses.
Below are just a few ideas for Christmas gifts and goodies.
Cheesed off? – Well check out Delicious, the Weymouth deli that will deliver cheeses and wines to your Dorset door. Craig’s Dairy Farm Shop and Chalbury Food & Wine are open and well-stocked with tasty local ... Read more...
8 Jul 2020
We’ve all had better years. If you’re looking for a much-needed break, look no further - here are 10 good reasons you can’t go wrong with a Dorset staycation in 2020.
Dorset has lots of outside space. Whether on the coast or out in the country, there’s room to spread out and enjoy the great outdoors.
Accommodation – there’s plenty of choice, and accommodation providers, from campsites and B&Bs to luxury cottages and hideaways, ... Read more...
21 Feb 2020
Dorset’s past influences much of what we do here today, the many places we visit, and a great number of the photos we take as our own mementos. A county with a rich heritage, there’s plenty of Dorset history to be explored. From a Victorian sea-defence fort to centuries-old castles, via preserved steam trains and a wartime abandoned village, and through a variety of award-winning museums, Dorset’s past is brilliantly brought to life. Take a trip back in time with a visit ... Read more...
31 Jan 2020
Welcome to Resort Dorset's first 'photos of the month' feature. We collect photos that we love from Instagram each month. To be in with a chance of being featured in next month's feature, just tag @resortdorset or use #resortdorset on any of your Instagram photos! Each month, there will be a feautured photo.
Shots We Love
Portland Bill
View this post on ... Read more...
2 Dec 2019
Dorset is surrounded by an 88-mile stretch of quite remarkable coastline. One of the pleasures of visiting (or living in) Dorset is that you’re never too far away from the beach – whichever beach that may be, because there’s plenty!
And by plenty, we mean loads! There are the major beaches such as the award-winning Bournemouth Beach and Weymouth Beach, along with the many smaller beaches such as Church Ope Cove. Take a look at some of many:
Chesil ... Read more...
More articles available in the features section.
Sign up for offers, events and news
© Copyright Resort Marketing Ltd 2020.
Web design and development by Resort Marketing.
Sign up for Resort Dorset offers, events and news by email
Your data will only be used to send relevant information relating to Resort Dorset magazine and digital platforms. We will not share your data with any third parties, and you can of course unsubscribe at any time. Please see our full privacy policy here.