Pub News

We were honoured to say a few words at Pete’s funeral on Tuesday 6th January, 2026. These are not just my thoughts and memories, but I’m speaking on behalf of the many customers, musicians, and staff at The Red Lion, whose lives have all been positively impacted — in some cases utterly transformed — by … In memory of Pete Hodge, 1949–2025

Our opening hours over the next few days…. Christmas Eve: Open as usual Christmas Day: Open 11am–1pm Boxing Day: Open 3pm–11pm (Bow Brook Border Morris dancing at 3pm, but note we don’t have any music scheduled in the evening) 27th–30th: Normal hours, open from noon NYE: Open from noon–1am, with live music from The O.B. … Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Every year, on the last Saturday before Christmas, there’s a day of enthusiastic chaos when The Original Welsh Border Morris Men come together for a single tour (and one ale-influenced rehearsal). This year they danced through Sinton Green, White Ladies Aston, Pershore, Evesham, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcester, and then back to Sinton Green to, presumably, fall asleep. … The Original Welsh Border Morris Men — December 2025

If you’d like to put a drink (or several) in for someone at the pub, type the amount you’d like to spend into the form below and pay online. Please use a full name or a good description for the recipient — “John” isn’t very useful, as we have a lot of them!

We’re utterly, utterly, devastated to share the news that Pete Hodge, musician and artist, has died. He was a true part of the fabric of the pub, always enthusiastic about music and musicians, and always supportive of emerging talent. He played regularly in The Red Lion, released numerous albums, painted many wonderful watercolours, and always … Pete Hodge

We’re — finally — a little bit bigger here at The Red Lion. After a long time, and some very stroppy emails, we’re incredibly excited to open up 6A, properly and permanently. Huge thanks to everyone who has helped us get here; hopefully it’ll reduce the squeeze a little during busy times. And there’s another … Expansion next door

We were absolutely thrilled to be recognised as ‘Community Champions’ at the Love Evesham Awards on the 22nd November 2025. It’s a testament to the hard work of our staff, customers, suppliers, musicians, and the many local businesses, charities, and organisations who come together in Evesham. As we said on Saturday night, we are not … The Red Lion: Community Champions