Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 12351 reviews

What Doreen Uhde doesn't like about White Lion:
Worst meal I've had in lakes .was awful .bread roll was nice .service from waitress was dreadful very cranky and not happy wouldn't recommend the food .or service View all feedback. What Lindsay Miller likes about White Lion:
this pub is an absolute gem. not only the staff wonderful, but eating is fantastic. the cherry on the top is their policy on dogs. I'm not going anywhere in any case to have a fab pub, where my dog can join me, makes me very happy. I'm always back! other pubs in ambleside. it's done! View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Michele
14.08.2024 - 12:46

Great pub with hard working staff, fast and friendly service and excellent food. Totally recommend eating here

Lesley
14.08.2024 - 12:46

Fantastic service, brilliant food. Best food we have had this holiday. Excellent value for money, staff very friendly. We will be back .

Tracy
14.08.2024 - 12:46

Excellent food very friendly staff. Very accommodating and we would go again

Ed
14.08.2024 - 12:46

Had a great visit to the White lion for Sunday roast, We booked a table online and arrived not having been to the pub before, the bar staff were friendly and co...

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Jade
14.08.2024 - 12:46

This charming pub offers delicious food and has a friendly staff. The bar area is also dog-friendly.

Despite some mixed reviews, the White Lion pub in the Lake District offers a quaint atmosphere with a dog-friendly policy. The food received praise, with fresh roast chicken and homemade coleslaw standing out. However, some diners faced issues such as misread orders and chewy sides. While service varied from pleasant to stressed, the staff overall were friendly and accommodating. With a good value, Sunday roast option and efficient service, the White Lion is a recommended spot for a casual meal in Ambleside.

Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 4820 reviews
Beth
05.11.2023 - 12:38

Great place, lovely food and lovely staff. Our toddler even cleared his plate. Went back for a second meal but it was too hot and no outside seating left. Shame...

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Lynsey
05.11.2023 - 12:38

This pub is an absolute gem. Not only are the staff wonderful, but the food is fantastic. The cherry on the top is their policy on dogs. I don't go anywhere wit...

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Janis
05.11.2023 - 12:38

Visited at lunchtime just for a sandwich and returned in the evening for a meal. sirloin good chicken tikka excellent but the staff and customer service second...

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Steven
05.11.2023 - 12:38

Good clean English pub. Great tasting food. Great service from nice friendly staff. Food offers were amazing. Highly recommend you visit.

Asmira
05.11.2023 - 12:38

Amazing pub lunch! Had the half roast chicken and it was lovely. Chicken was fresh and the coleslaw was nice seemed like it was home made. Portion size was good...

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Menu
4.5 ★ from 4 reviews
Lindsay
30.06.2022 - 16:33

This pub is an absolute gem. not only the staff wonderful, but eating is fantastic. the cherry on the top is their policy on dogs. I'm not going anywhere in any...

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Duncan
30.06.2022 - 16:33

Excellent fishing and chips and a large selection of beers. service was friendly and the bartender was very knowledgeable and helpful. highly recommended.

Natasha
30.06.2022 - 16:33

Great place, nice eating and beautiful staff. our small child even cleaned his plate. for a second meal stayed back, but it was too hot and no outside seats lef...

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Abigail
30.06.2022 - 16:33

Beautiful pub ambiente. put our order on table by the internet menu by scanning a QR code. so cool! the food was good. the service was fast. the prices are reas...

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Yelp
2.3 ★ from 6 reviews
Sam
18.03.2024 - 04:07

The White Lion Hotel in Ambleside is an Ember Inns pub, with some rooms above for visitors to the area to stay. We called in whilst up in the Lakes one...

Ying
18.03.2024 - 04:07

I have given this place three stars because at the end of the day it is just a pub although I seem to come here every time I am in Ambleside. Since my last...

Elaine
18.03.2024 - 04:07

They were busy, had to wait 15 mins for a table, and another 20 mins for food. Food was at best mediocre. If they had a smaller menu and did it well that...

Facebook
4.0 ★ from 591 reviews
Foursquare
3.6 ★ from 59 reviews
Google
4.0 ★ from 1934 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 2024 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.8 ★ from 3567 reviews

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