Great find while staying in the area. Friendly welcome and great home cooked food....
Vicky Jones
Went to celebrate hubby's birthday, and what a treat. Food and service was excellent. Fully recommend this lovely historical inn, dating back to 14th/15th century, and will definately return. The amount spent included 2 main meals (large portions), 2 desserts and a bottle of red wine.Parking: Sometimes difficult if very busy.
Bev Worrall
Christmas dinner at The White Lion Inn was fabulous!The food was beautiful and my family filled their boots there was so much . The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with log fires burning , we all felt very relaxed. Simon and Nina our hosts were very hands on and their staff were attentive , polite and nothing was too much trouble for them… We had some special requirements which were accommodated without fuss so we all sat back and enjoyed a feast, three courses of delicious food and wine. We all appreciated the hard work put into such a big day. Thank you everyone at The White Lion Inn for a lovely Christmas dinner.
J Edwards
UnderwhelmedChristmas Day DinnerFirstly they increased the price by 30% on last year, to £85 but if it had been as good then OK,when the tray of vegetables arrived I joked is that mine and what about the other 3 ? .but the main course was very tasty .£5.95 for a pint of larger is expensive for this area and £6.50 for small house white again not great value.They squeezed 90 in to a venue that would have been more comfortable with 70 and I'm sorry to say that it had no Christmas atmosphere and no table decorations and just feel it was poor value for money for what they charged.We got the feeling it was all about a fast buck and to make the highest profit from their outlay and I say this as someone who is actually in business, so I know that profit is important.I would like to think that my commitments will be taken onboard .
Trail52681665813
Where do I start? The owners / staff were extremely rude especially the elderly man. The pub states it was dog friendly but it wasn’t at all, we turned up to the pub with our two dogs after a long walk and we got told we could only sit in the snug area which unbeknown to us is a tiny backroom. Not at all accommodating so we left immediately.
Polly Swift
Superb food, superb atmosphere, superb prices, superb customer service. Had an exquisite night of good company excellent customer service, exquisite food. Would recommend the white lion pub to everyone.
Jeff Jones
What a lovely old pub, full of charm. Staff friendly and helpful, food was excellent. Highly recommend this place. Had Sunday dinner here today, 3/12/ 2023. I would recommend trying it.
Sharon Bancroft
Great food, very busy at weekend always better to book before you visit.
phil hilton
A very enjoyable Christmas meal. Lots of meat and delicious gravy. More vegetables would have been nice (2 sprouts for example). I had prawn cocktail which was lovely, beef dinner and Elton Mess made with passionfruit. Staff were super and very friendly. Highly recommended and we will definitely be going again.Parking: The White Lion is very popular. When it is full there is not enough parking on site. Narrow roads around the pub are the only other option.
Dave
Best fish pie ever. Great landlord and staff, local musicians have a bluegrass honky tonk jam up there every now and then, well worth a visit.
Food:I ordered a beef main course from the specials board which was well cooked and served with a delicious gravy. This was priced at £18.95 which I thought was expensive considering it is basic home cooked food.My friend ordered a chicken curry which looked and tasted very bland. Definetely a bad choice.Drinks:Tried two different white wines, both tasted nasty and extremely cheap. Couldn't finish this glass so I ordered a glass of red which was better but not cheap at around £9 a glass.My friend ordered a glass of rose wine from the menu. When it arrived it tasted like a very cheap zinfandel, which they also sell. Waitress insited it wasn't zinfandel but it clearly was ;-)Wine prices way too high for the quality being served.Décor:Very old fashioned, tired and depressing. I would suggest it needed a refit 20+ years ago. Chairs were also very uncomfortable and lighting harsh and uninviting. I wouldn't return for this reason alone.
Laura Mary Bayliff
Made my day!!!! ? Birthday cake with sparkler!! And Simon played "happy birthday" on his trumpet!! ? What a way to treat your guests!! Thank you.
Duncan Woolliscroft
Found this place on a google search when looking for best roast dinners. Off the beaten track & a has higher rating than more expensive establishments in the areaSo glad we tried it. Lovely pub with a roaring fire. The food & very friendly service more than lived up to the reviews. Best Sunday roast we've had for years. We will definitely be back.
Patrick B
Lovely location although needing own transport to reach it if staying in town. Great menu and lovely food well presented and tasty very tasty. Very friendly staff and award winning old fashioned place nicely out of the way but so well worth the visit. Went on a recommendation from our B & B hosts and so glad we did. Service was quite laid back but not slow and you were not made to feel that you should just eat up and go as you are in some venues. Would most definitely go back again if living closer.
Jonathan Horsley
The setting for this pub is one from a novel, in a lovely village high in the hills with outstanding panoramic views of the coast. The pub itself has a very traditional feel with open fire place and country style quaint and nostalgic feel. Straightforward options on draft no faff. Everthing on the menu is spot on. There is gluten free options available you just need to ask when ordering. Wheel chair access seems to be restrictive due to the old style of the building. Staff and management do their at most to make you feel welcome.
Great find while staying in the area. Friendly welcome and great home cooked food....
Went to celebrate hubby's birthday, and what a treat. Food and service was excellent. Fully recommend this lovely historical inn, dating back to 14th/15th century, and will definately return. The amount spent included 2 main meals (large portions), 2 desserts and a bottle of red wine.Parking: Sometimes difficult if very busy.
Christmas dinner at The White Lion Inn was fabulous!The food was beautiful and my family filled their boots there was so much . The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with log fires burning , we all felt very relaxed. Simon and Nina our hosts were very hands on and their staff were attentive , polite and nothing was too much trouble for them… We had some special requirements which were accommodated without fuss so we all sat back and enjoyed a feast, three courses of delicious food and wine. We all appreciated the hard work put into such a big day. Thank you everyone at The White Lion Inn for a lovely Christmas dinner.
UnderwhelmedChristmas Day DinnerFirstly they increased the price by 30% on last year, to £85 but if it had been as good then OK,when the tray of vegetables arrived I joked is that mine and what about the other 3 ? .but the main course was very tasty .£5.95 for a pint of larger is expensive for this area and £6.50 for small house white again not great value.They squeezed 90 in to a venue that would have been more comfortable with 70 and I'm sorry to say that it had no Christmas atmosphere and no table decorations and just feel it was poor value for money for what they charged.We got the feeling it was all about a fast buck and to make the highest profit from their outlay and I say this as someone who is actually in business, so I know that profit is important.I would like to think that my commitments will be taken onboard .
Where do I start? The owners / staff were extremely rude especially the elderly man. The pub states it was dog friendly but it wasn’t at all, we turned up to the pub with our two dogs after a long walk and we got told we could only sit in the snug area which unbeknown to us is a tiny backroom. Not at all accommodating so we left immediately.
Superb food, superb atmosphere, superb prices, superb customer service. Had an exquisite night of good company excellent customer service, exquisite food. Would recommend the white lion pub to everyone.
What a lovely old pub, full of charm. Staff friendly and helpful, food was excellent. Highly recommend this place. Had Sunday dinner here today, 3/12/ 2023. I would recommend trying it.
Great food, very busy at weekend always better to book before you visit.
A very enjoyable Christmas meal. Lots of meat and delicious gravy. More vegetables would have been nice (2 sprouts for example). I had prawn cocktail which was lovely, beef dinner and Elton Mess made with passionfruit. Staff were super and very friendly. Highly recommended and we will definitely be going again.Parking: The White Lion is very popular. When it is full there is not enough parking on site. Narrow roads around the pub are the only other option.
Best fish pie ever. Great landlord and staff, local musicians have a bluegrass honky tonk jam up there every now and then, well worth a visit.
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Food:I ordered a beef main course from the specials board which was well cooked and served with a delicious gravy. This was priced at £18.95 which I thought was expensive considering it is basic home cooked food.My friend ordered a chicken curry which looked and tasted very bland. Definetely a bad choice.Drinks:Tried two different white wines, both tasted nasty and extremely cheap. Couldn't finish this glass so I ordered a glass of red which was better but not cheap at around £9 a glass.My friend ordered a glass of rose wine from the menu. When it arrived it tasted like a very cheap zinfandel, which they also sell. Waitress insited it wasn't zinfandel but it clearly was ;-)Wine prices way too high for the quality being served.Décor:Very old fashioned, tired and depressing. I would suggest it needed a refit 20+ years ago. Chairs were also very uncomfortable and lighting harsh and uninviting. I wouldn't return for this reason alone.
Made my day!!!! ? Birthday cake with sparkler!! And Simon played "happy birthday" on his trumpet!! ? What a way to treat your guests!! Thank you.
Found this place on a google search when looking for best roast dinners. Off the beaten track & a has higher rating than more expensive establishments in the areaSo glad we tried it. Lovely pub with a roaring fire. The food & very friendly service more than lived up to the reviews. Best Sunday roast we've had for years. We will definitely be back.
Lovely location although needing own transport to reach it if staying in town. Great menu and lovely food well presented and tasty very tasty. Very friendly staff and award winning old fashioned place nicely out of the way but so well worth the visit. Went on a recommendation from our B & B hosts and so glad we did. Service was quite laid back but not slow and you were not made to feel that you should just eat up and go as you are in some venues. Would most definitely go back again if living closer.
The setting for this pub is one from a novel, in a lovely village high in the hills with outstanding panoramic views of the coast. The pub itself has a very traditional feel with open fire place and country style quaint and nostalgic feel. Straightforward options on draft no faff. Everthing on the menu is spot on. There is gluten free options available you just need to ask when ordering. Wheel chair access seems to be restrictive due to the old style of the building. Staff and management do their at most to make you feel welcome.