We came from TikTok but will come back for the food and hospitality.We cannot recommend this place highly enough, we had booked for food at 5pm on Mother’s Day when we arrived we heard that they stopped food at 4 but the kitchen had stayed open to serve us. The food was outstanding. The staff were so accommodating and genuinely lovely all with a smile on their faces.My husband and I both come from a background in hospitality and know that a good pub is hard to come by. But this place is incredible. After speaking with the landlady about the history of the pub and their recent success, and a lovely chat with Ryan (who very kindly brought out some hot sauce for my husband to try) we will 100% be back.The staff genuinely care about their customers and their experiences, and even with the rise due to TikTok they are still humble and genuine. The 40 minute journey was definitely worth it and we will be coming back for my husband birthday (all he wants is a Parmo ?)Thank you again for the amazing service!!
_itsmesophx _
Amazing food, really friendly staff and brilliant family pub. Also did a challenge for Kyle and it was the first time they had done something that big and it was brilliant. Fair play to the new owners.
Dizz A
best night ive had in a while, service was amazing and food is elitedeffo
Michael Goodman
Good food and quite cheap drinks. Not much atmosphere but it was Monday afternoon so mot many out
sean northage
Absolutely fantastic food massive portions of quality food. Friendly staff will definitely be back
Brian Maiden
Lovely pub, really well refurbished. Great atmosphere on a Saturday night with live bands on. A gem for this community! If you haven't been recently get yourself in.
Kevin Bond
Staff and service provided were excellent.It was early evening so not lively but built up before we left.Didn't eat so can't score food but the deliveries of stuffed Yorkshire puddings looked awesome.
Margaret Bryden
We have been here three times this week ,fantastic food new menu something to suit everyone ,reaonsoable price would highly recommend to anyone.went for Sunday lunch first time great choice meats ,table service ,quick , courteous staff ,lovely hot throughly enjoyed everything you would ask for in a pub ,plenty staff family friendly , immaculate ple beautifu.l surroundings
tony doran
Wad a fantastic wedding from start to finish. Awesome venue
kyla harding
1st time we have been in here. The food was canny the staff were friendly and we will be returning.
If you are in Houghton there's only one place to go, for food or drink and that's the Community pub of the year the White Lion
michael knight
Nice place since its been done out. Loads of choice for drinks at decent prices and the food is lovely also.Parking: There is a few spaces on gravel at the back of the pub.Wheelchair accessibility: The wheelchair access is at the back of the pub through the beer garden.
linda townsley
No doubr about it ,this is the best pub in town. Prices are good the decor is modern ,clean and welcoming, as is the toilets which is rare these days ! They also have an outsise terrace which is the best iv seem in many years, of trawling the pubs of the uk.. To cap it all they have a fabulous kitchen ,selling all the popular dishes at very fair prices. This pub is just brilliant. Give it a go you wont be dissapointed.
William Gaute
Good place to meet up for a drink nice outside seating area friendly staff plenty of parking they also serve food I think it up to 9 pm so it would be best to check John Smith's £3.30 pint
Dazzy Dee
We missed the bus so popped in for a cheeky pint! Decent pint, really good price and friendly staff. Just the way a pub should be!
We came from TikTok but will come back for the food and hospitality.We cannot recommend this place highly enough, we had booked for food at 5pm on Mother’s Day when we arrived we heard that they stopped food at 4 but the kitchen had stayed open to serve us. The food was outstanding. The staff were so accommodating and genuinely lovely all with a smile on their faces.My husband and I both come from a background in hospitality and know that a good pub is hard to come by. But this place is incredible. After speaking with the landlady about the history of the pub and their recent success, and a lovely chat with Ryan (who very kindly brought out some hot sauce for my husband to try) we will 100% be back.The staff genuinely care about their customers and their experiences, and even with the rise due to TikTok they are still humble and genuine. The 40 minute journey was definitely worth it and we will be coming back for my husband birthday (all he wants is a Parmo ?)Thank you again for the amazing service!!
Amazing food, really friendly staff and brilliant family pub. Also did a challenge for Kyle and it was the first time they had done something that big and it was brilliant. Fair play to the new owners.
best night ive had in a while, service was amazing and food is elitedeffo
Good food and quite cheap drinks. Not much atmosphere but it was Monday afternoon so mot many out
Absolutely fantastic food massive portions of quality food. Friendly staff will definitely be back
Lovely pub, really well refurbished. Great atmosphere on a Saturday night with live bands on. A gem for this community! If you haven't been recently get yourself in.
Staff and service provided were excellent.It was early evening so not lively but built up before we left.Didn't eat so can't score food but the deliveries of stuffed Yorkshire puddings looked awesome.
We have been here three times this week ,fantastic food new menu something to suit everyone ,reaonsoable price would highly recommend to anyone.went for Sunday lunch first time great choice meats ,table service ,quick , courteous staff ,lovely hot throughly enjoyed everything you would ask for in a pub ,plenty staff family friendly , immaculate ple beautifu.l surroundings
Wad a fantastic wedding from start to finish. Awesome venue
1st time we have been in here. The food was canny the staff were friendly and we will be returning.
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If you are in Houghton there's only one place to go, for food or drink and that's the Community pub of the year the White Lion
Nice place since its been done out. Loads of choice for drinks at decent prices and the food is lovely also.Parking: There is a few spaces on gravel at the back of the pub.Wheelchair accessibility: The wheelchair access is at the back of the pub through the beer garden.
No doubr about it ,this is the best pub in town. Prices are good the decor is modern ,clean and welcoming, as is the toilets which is rare these days ! They also have an outsise terrace which is the best iv seem in many years, of trawling the pubs of the uk.. To cap it all they have a fabulous kitchen ,selling all the popular dishes at very fair prices. This pub is just brilliant. Give it a go you wont be dissapointed.
Good place to meet up for a drink nice outside seating area friendly staff plenty of parking they also serve food I think it up to 9 pm so it would be best to check John Smith's £3.30 pint
We missed the bus so popped in for a cheeky pint! Decent pint, really good price and friendly staff. Just the way a pub should be!