The Red Lion — Restaurant in Salford

The Red Lion, also known as Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery, sits at 296 Chorley Road in Swinton, Salford. It's a mid-range pizza and carvery restaurant just outside the city centre with bright lighting and modern family-friendly decor across its large u-shaped bar and lounge layout. The venue runs from 08:00 to 23:00 daily, seven days a week. A short drive away from Salford Quays, it offers stone baked pizzas made fresh daily using 100% fresh dough. Visitors come for weekday meals or weekend social evenings with cocktails and live music, especially on weekends when the bar gets busy.

About The Venue

The Red Lion operates at 296 Chorley Road in Swinton, Greater Manchester. It features a lively atmosphere powered by high energy throughout the day and into evening hours. The bright lighting and modern family-friendly decor suit both casual diners and groups looking for entertainment options like pool or dart games. Outside smoking areas contribute to an open but busy layout. A beer garden and 2-for-£14 cocktails are daily features, with live acts and music sessions held most evenings.

Typical Experiences

The Red Lion is a pizza and carvery restaurant where locals visit for mid-range dining during weekdays or weekend social events. The hero item, stone baked pizzas made from fresh dough every day, anchors the menu with consistent quality across visits in Salford. Live entertainment runs throughout evenings, adding energy to an already lively setting. Guests often use 2-for-£14 cocktails and spend time at The Red Lion’s regular music sessions or live acts as part of a standard visit.

Notable Features

  • Stone baked 100% fresh dough pizza
  • 2 for £14 cocktails
  • Beer garden
  • Live entertainment
  • Pool table and dartboard
  • Pizza and carvery
  • Outside smoking area

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in April 2026.