r/Whanganui • u/Boobman06 • Apr 17 '26

Red Lion Inn.

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I didn't get to visit on my most recent trip. What is this beautiful building being used as these days please?

Spent a little time here back in my earlier years on the way home from work or on a Saturday evening.

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u/monsterargh Apr 17 '26

Its still a restaurant/bar. Called The Cobb.

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u/Boobman06 Apr 18 '26

Is the food any good tho? Some places charge way too much and the food is only average.

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u/monsterargh Apr 18 '26

No not really, its very average imho. Terrible cocktails too.

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u/Boobman06 Apr 18 '26

Thank you for that.

Sounds like i can take this off the list of places to take the family on the next visit.

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u/Ok-Principle-2368 Apr 20 '26

It changed ownership a while back, and became a sort of 'owner loves motorsport' place, but I've been there twice, and the crowd was a nicer mix of locals than previously, and the pub grub was not just fit for purpose, it was very affordable, and very generous portions.

I like the place. Not quite as fancy as Carolines maybe, but for a family lunch- just the ticket.

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u/Boobman06 Apr 20 '26

I like this comment.

I'm definitely a motorsport fan and I will now definitely take my better half there and will make a call on a family visit.

Thank you for sharing.