The Red Lion Inn,

30 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262, United States

"Lunch at the Inn was superb. Excellent service and food was so flavorful. Charming 250 year old setting. Lobster roll was the best I have ever had."

"We had dinner here for the first time, despite living not-so-far for 35 years. The experience was positive but suboptimal. Good (not great) food (portions smaller than expected) and good (not great) service. Decor is 1960's country inn, which is welcome and expected. It was peaceful and welcoming so we did have a pleasant meal, but $350 for 4 people seems a bit much."

"This review is focusing on the restaurant only, not the accommodation. I didn't want to have to write it, but I feel compelled after not receiving a satisfactory response from hotel management. My mother and I took my father to the formal dining room in November to celebrate his 85th birthday. The night of our dinner was quite cold outside and still, with little wind. When we entered the Inn, all of us were surprised by the heavy layer of fireplace smoke hanging in the air in the lobby / lounge area. (This was both visible in the air and also obvious to the nose.) Both of my parents have lung conditions - and thus they cannot tolerate smoky air. We assumed that the restaurant would be tucked away somewhere beyond the reach of what is essentially pollution, but of course that's not the case. Our table was situated close to the "archway" that divides the lounge and the dining room and we smelled the smoke throughout our meal because it kept wafting in. Perhaps a flue wasn't being used correctly, or maybe this issue was due to the lack of wind, but it made our dinner difficult to enjoy. It was moot to ask for a different table, as the smoke was throughout the whole restaurant, as I discovered when I used the ladies' room. We skipped ordering dessert because we wanted to leave as quickly as possible to avoid breathing the smoke for more than one hour. When we returned home, my hair and dress smelled like a campfire. Now, as someone raised in Western Massachusetts, I understand the "charm" of fireplaces for tourists to the area, but this wasn't acceptable, especially considering that unpolluted air is just an expectation for a restaurant experience. I sent an email to the hotel to voice my complaints privately, as I wanted to avoid writing a public review. Simon, the General Manager, tried to call me at a time when I couldn't answer the phone, and so he emailed me. I tried to call him back and couldn't reach him, so I emailed him. Some weeks passed and I didn't hear from him. Nothing has been done to resolve this matter. I realize that the holidays are a busy time but all of this occurred prior to Thanksgiving and now we are over one week into the new year. The experience itself - along with the "false promise" of being able to speak with Management about it and then nothing coming of it - has soured my opinion of this place, which is a shame because it's a Berkshire institution."

"Very nice old Inn. Loaded with atmosphere, antiques and charm. Restaurant is very nice food is good. Staff very friendly. After lunch or dinner you can relax by the fireplace in the lobby. Make a day of it and visit the Norman Rockwell museum - very worthwhile. Also stroll the many shops in the town center."

"We visited the Red Lion Inn on a Saturday and had lunch in the tavern- what a wonderful place and so beautiful! Lovely ambiance, historic, and charming. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome- the food was amazing and the drinks were perfect. Lots of people and the mood was high-energy. We cannot wait to stay for a weekend!"