The Rampant Lion

We didn’t eat as we ate earlier but did stop and have a few drinks. Super cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Great vibe and the weather being almost perfect made sitting outside very enjoyable. Definitely recommend you check it out.

Echoing other reviews on here that mention the inaccurate, insulting explanations about Pubs and homes in Europe. An entry, a kitchen and somewhere to sleep? You clearly have never been anywhere near Europe. It is Incredibly disrespectful just flat out incorrect. They’ve got no idea about ‘Celtic food’ as half of it is incorrect and an Irish car bomb? In a ‘English’ pub…really? Just awful.

Appallingly inaccurate, patronising, and insulting explanations about pubs in “England and Europe”. Stinks of typical yank ignorance and arrogance, and obviously the owner is pretending to be and sell something that he’s not.

This place is an American’s ‘idea’ of what UK pubs are like. They’ve obviously visited the UK a few times and therefore think they know about the culture and cuisine but have sadly, and massively misinterpreted many factors, to the point that it becomes offensive. (See their write-up ‘What is a Pub’ - They attest that pubs came about because UK houses are too small to host guests!?) And, as others have commented, the lack of understanding the difference between English and Celtic is very telling. I appreciate the owners trying.. but this is a fail. I suggest they educate themselves further, to actually read and take on board others’ feedback, and not be so blindly defensive. Cheers!

Best authentic restaurant/English pub

Could not be less authentically Celtic. It's not Cornish, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Manx or Breton.It's the most inaccurate interpretation of Celtic or British I've ever seen. And calling a drink an "Irish car bomb" is as offensive as if I called a drink "Twin Towers Fell Down."

Found this gem for a great afternoon while visiting Gatlinburg. Near the art area rather than downtown and was a welcome respite from the crowds. Owner and staff very friendly and helpful with suggestions on food and drink! Everything was obviously made from scratch and was delicious! Wonderful time!

Was recommended to us by our Airbnb host and it did not disappoint! Amazing food and service. Staff was very friendly and welcoming! I had the French dip and it was one of the best I’ve had! My boyfriend got fish and chips and it was also very good - coming from someone who isn’t the biggest fan of fish! Their drink selection is something that could cater to anyone’s taste! We will definitely have to stop by again on one of our next trips out!

You can stay in Gatlinburg and eat all the tourist stuff or you can venture off the strip and get a great meal prepared and served by people who care about what they are doing. We wanted something different and googled "fish and chips." I am glad we did. Brian and Jason were kind and hospitable. I had Fish and Chips and my bride had Shepherd's Pie. Both were outstanding. I can't count the number of times I've been to Gatlinburg. This is my first visit to The Rampant Lion. I can promise, it won't be my last. Best meal I've had since we've been here. Cheers, Rampant Lion!