Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 3600 reviews

What Gilly doesn't like about The White Lion:
We unfortunately chose a table outside and when we were given the menus were told we had to go into order and get our drinks and carrying a bottle of wine and glassware for 4 was difficult and had to ga back for water and glasses, by now we were wishing we had gone to the restaurant We chose 2 sharing platters of fish for starters the whitebait were delicious but the smoked Mackerel pate was tasteless and not mixed p... View all feedback. What User likes about The White Lion:
excellent eating, beautiful atmosphere and fantastic staff, what not to like! we enjoyed a nice meal here for lunch in the beer garden under the shades was a perfect opportunity to keep cool. beautiful selection of food and drinks in a beautiful environment. we're coming back! View all feedback.

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 30 reviews

Excellent eating, beautiful atmosphere and fantastic staff, what not to like! we enjoyed a nice meal here for lunch in the beer garden under the shades was a pe...

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Came here to stay and celebrate my other half birthday. we've eaten here a lot, but we've never stayed. the rooms are beautiful and clean and have everything th...

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We had a wonderful lunch in the white lion on 5th november for the 80th birthday of our mother. alan and izzy could no longer have done to make it a special mea...

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Large small foundation, the staff was friendly and the food we had was great! beautiful outside area also in sunny location would recommend and go back!

Lovely friendly pub and good food. Would recommend and will definitely be back.

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 438 reviews
billy340
18.12.2023 - 18:21

My wife and I visited The White Lion to try out their Christmas menu. The restaurant area was warm and cozy. We were seated in a room at the back of the pub, wh...

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loosebaboons
18.12.2023 - 18:21

This charming pub has an antique feel and cozy beds with comfortable bedding. The breakfast is large and delicious, and the staff is fantastic. A definite must-...

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Karen
18.12.2023 - 18:21

We had high expectations for this restaurant, as it came highly recommended and is a local favorite for one of our family members. Unfortunately, our experience...

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pharma
18.12.2023 - 18:21

Lovely pub, and cosy restaurant, staff very nice, Sunday roast was not very nice, roast pork was very fatty, Cabbage chewy,

453margeryp
18.12.2023 - 18:21

Planned our lunch here for walk through Meon Valley. Prebooked and just as well as pub busy with another walking group. Been recently updated as last time we vi...

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Opentable
4.7 ★ from 735 reviews
JoannaE
18.08.2023 - 11:13

Friendly, polite staff and fabulous food in a lovely country pub.

Reviewer
18.08.2023 - 11:13

Disappointed Sunday lunch. Beef Ok vegetables raw and cold. The server left before we could ask for any sauces. We went to the bar to ask for the sauces and to...

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RichardM
18.08.2023 - 11:13

Friendly pub, nice dining room, good service and really good food!

Bendy
18.08.2023 - 11:13

Really enjoyed it overall. Food was fresh and tasty . Service was efficient . Would recommend . Parking tricky

MarionS
18.08.2023 - 11:13

This was a real find! Welcoming staff, good service and delicious food all in a really lovely setting with stunning floral displays. We travelled quite a way to...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 522 reviews
Pauline
17.12.2023 - 12:43

Went with friends who got lost. Staff very understanding and even gave friends instructions on how to get there Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Great v...

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Paul
17.12.2023 - 12:43

The steak and ale pie was the best I've had in years I thoroughly recommend it. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying a pint of the Menabrea too! Rooms:...

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H
17.12.2023 - 12:43

Food and ambiance great and lovely lady served us. 'Hostie ' in her other life. One pain is the parking or rather lack of it. Service: 5

Grumpy64
17.12.2023 - 12:43

Lovely Waitress and lovely food. We always enjoy ourselves when we eat here. Service: 5 Location: 3

C
17.12.2023 - 12:43

Lovely lunch here on Sunday with my Mother in Law. It was her first time here, my third and I’m already coming back for more. Absolutely delicious food and staf...

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Facebook
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Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 329 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 1322 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 776 reviews

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