British Lion in Shepway - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Great pub great food could not fault the British lion in any way

Yet to try food so can't rate for now. The place itself is a nice quaint location and get typically an old English style pub. Has 2 outside areas which are quite nice and on a sunny day it feels even better!

Lovely old place. Food cooked to order. Staff very friendly

Excellent little pub lovely owners so helpful especially as I am disabled, will come again deffo 🤩

One off the best pubs around. Just like the pubs used to be.it is a proper community in there. All the staff are great and the food is to fantastic

Lovely old fashioned pub. Clean, friendly, well kept ales and they deserve proper steak and kidney pudding

My wife and I recently held our wedding reception here and we could not thank Dee and Nick enough for hosting us. They did their upmost to make sure the afternoon went as smoothly as possible and were extremely accommodating of all our guests...which there were quite a lot of! A great pub with a great vibe and really good choice of drinks. Location is perfect and exactly what you want from a pub. We're local and regularly pop in, the food is very good and the staff are extremely friendly...always a smile on their faces. All round one of the best pubs in Folkestone hands down.

Visited for the first time in many years for a work reunion. Good selection of draught beers, excellent food and pleasant atmosphere.

A lovely old fashioned pub. Great food. Lady behind the bar was very helpful & pleasant

Great pub in Folkestone,good beer,great food and service excellent.

Beautiful old pub, like walking back in time. Love old pubs like this. Very busy with diners and drinkers Welcoming and friendly service

The British Lion is and has been one the jewels of Folkestone for many years Have just been back again - probably the best fish and chip meal in Folkestone with excellent and friendly service.

Most amazing owner, dog friendly, amazing food - 10/10 recommend

Absolutely amazing! couldn’t recommend more, looked after myself and friends well , so dog welcoming! The landlady is so lovely, and food is amazing , will be back soon .

Excellent service and food staff were excellent nothing to much trouble, fish and chips were the best fish and batter I have ever had such a cosy pub and great atmosphere one nice little touch being in the pot with all the sachets of ketchup and mayonnaise there was a pair of scissors to open sachets with!!! will definitely be back

A proper pub with home cooked food and friendly service in the quaintest part of folkstone

This is an old pub. The oldest in town in fact. Traditional in every way. Great selection of beers. Excellent food at sensible prices. You won't get better fish and chips. The service is friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is warm. It isn't a posh upmarket place but it does what it does to a very high standard and is honest good value.

We visited for lunch. Fantastic meals and generous portions. I had the steak and kidney pudding which was superb and came with fresh veg and new potatoes. My partner had the fish and chips which was outstanding. The pub was very busy and the lady behind the bar was very friendly and extremely efficient and her customer service was outstanding. Lovey atmosphere, good value. Thoroughly enjoyed.

We went here, as we know we're going to get a tasty filling meal in a lovely atmosphere. We sat in the Dickens corner and ordered Lamb Shank, ham egg & chips and from the Specials Board, harbour masters pie. The food was delicious and with a decent amount of vegetables to go with it, five in all. It's what you want from a traditional British pub! The service was friendly, and we had a lovely chat with the landlady to top it all off.

Excellent atmosphere , good service friendly staff. Beautifully decorated for Xmas.. would we come again?? Definitely!

We arived at half past eight at night, was a little apprehensive about asking for a table due to the time. Was told it would be no issue, the pub was very busy. The food was served in decent time and had an properly homecook taste, feel and smell about it. Over all an amazing place looking forward to a Sunday roast soon!!! Two main meals, two pints and a soft drink forty-two quid cant complain. Absolute gem.

This pub is very traditional and very unique. If you like an old fashioned pub with a personal service this could be for you. Plus it's in the best part of central Folkestone.

Great little pub, roaring log fire that was enjoyed on a cold day. How pubs used to be 💕

Went for Sunday roast with two of our friends. Lovely meal in a real traditional pub surrounding. Although they were busy the wait to place our order was acceptable. My wife and I have been to the pub several times but for our friends it was the first time and they were very impressed. The atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff make the British Lion well worth a visit. Thanks to all.

We enjoyed a couple of pints in one of two tiny terraces out back. It looks to be very popular with diners too so we'll be trying it for dinner or Sunday lunch sometime soon. The bar lady was very friendly too. Only thing that threw was that it opened at 7pm - who does that? I don't think it's open every day either which seems to be a Folkstone peculiarity.

Booked a table for 8 people for Sunday lunch. Our roast dinners were excellent, accomplished by lots of perfectly cooked vegetables. Those of us who had puddings were not disappointed either - all brilliant. The staff were superb and nothing was too much trouble. The ale consumed was also excellent. Fantastic, proper pub with a great atmosphere. We will be back!

Fabulous roast lamb, plenty of fresh vegetables and parsnips to die for! We will be back!

Sunday dinner, the best in Folkestone.nice atmosphere polite and efficient staff.

Absolutely delicious. An amazing pub/restaurant. The food is freshly cooked and absolutely loads of it. Delicious but not expensive. Been several times now and will keep going. The Sunday roasts are wonderful.

Really lovely pub with great food and drinks. Dog friendly plus catered for a vegan in our party.

The whole experience was fantastic. The pub is a nice old fashioned building but the food is to sublime. Plenty of food, good value and great service. Plus there's a lot of good drinks on too. No negatives from us

A wonderful old pub full of character. Nice dining area Staff were polite and very attentive Good menu choice. The fish was from local harbour and was delicious. Prices good value We will certainly return

Stumbled across this little gem of a pub whilst going to a gig at the leas cliff hall, great beer and although I was too late to order food what I saw coming from the kitchen looked inviting.i will definitely return and recommend.

Great pub and good food. Top place to visit.

nice place, dog friendly. the food was a bit bland tho. still great

Lovely pub, super friendly host

Super Sunday lunch. Best I have had for a while! Fresh veg, lots of meat and lovely service. Really enjoyed my visit.

After sadly attending the funeral of a much loved family member, we held the wake at this pub. The greeting on arrival from Sue was lovely and the buffet they provided was exceptional. Dee catered for all of our dietary needs (gluten free and vegetarian) with lots of choices for everyone. Dee and Sue were so friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere was just what we needed after a stressful afternoon. I can’t recommend this place enough for a function and I’ll be visiting again as a patron because the food menu looked amazing. Huge thanks to everyone

Honestly say best public house in the Bayle in Folkestone,

Just went in for a drink, had to sit outside as it smelt like a toilet inside. Did not have any food.

Lovely service and food. Arrived late without a reservation and as kitchen nearly closing but still welcomed us in to eat. Quickly served with hot, tasty excellent meals. Made very welcome and fusses for our 2 small doggies. Thank you so much.

It was many years since I last visited this pub and even longer since I first visited and what was a rather rowdy unprepossessing pub is now a good tradition pub and it is easy to believe it is the oldest pub in Folkestone. There are 3 ales and a good selection of other drinks. Food is served but I didn't eat here. The outdoor area was quite small but well kept and very pleasant on the sunshine

Good selection of beers and ales. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Good food.

Lovely food, large portions, tasty ales,what more can you say

Lovely old pub, great food, great prices, great service, what more could we ask.

Food good staff spot on coffee cake beer

A lovely cosy old pub, full of character with friendly staff.

Old pub that I used to work in after 30 years brewers still promising thing that they are going to do, but still nothing

Great food, professional staff, quaint atmosphere. Interesting history of building and surrounding area.

Fantastic "old school" pub. The family went here for a Sunday roast and it was really nice. I remember coming here three years ago and nothing has changed. You get a proper family run pub feeling here. There's history and nostalgia everywhere. There's books, games, old photographs and menus highlighting the specials. Inside the pub is quite tight as the pub drinkers sit on stools near the restaurant seating. There isn't much parking around but it is worth the walk. Staff are very friendly and welcoming and the food is very good value for money. Will be back.

What a fantastic pub, we booked in advance and good job too, as they were turning people away, a really friendly pub, fantastic service and an amazing roast all for a price that was incredible value

Great little pub. We went to Folkstone in the rain today , found this pub and stayed for a long lunch. Great atmosphere, the food was great and plenty of it. Highly recommend.

Loverly pub good food beer wine staff are so so friendly

We came across this pub by accident on a quiet Monday evening and were made to feel very welcome. Dinner portions were huge and freshly cooked, a wood fire burning in the grate and a Portuguese conversation class going on in the corner. One of the best pubs I’ve been in for a long time.

Great little pub. Was here celebrating the King's Coronation. Oldest pub in Kent. Cosy, great atmosphere food looks lovely too

Good beer with excellent Sunday lunch

Excellent food, ale and service as usual

Great old school pub, bood selection of ales and lovely pub grub. Not sports or loud rubbish going on.

Quaint and friendly little boozer

A really lovely Olde Worlde pub, great atmosphere, fantastic food and wonderful friendly staff and patrons ~ great place for Sunday Lunch, beware you'll need to book !!

The British lion is a small, cosy traditional pub with great service and excellent simple food. Not pretentious in any way and always has a fantastic atmosphere. Reasonable prices and friendly staff make for a very pleasant visit. I will most certainly be returning at the first opportunity.

Lovely mothers day roast lunch with great service despite being really busy!

Interesting pub that often seems busy. Very popular for delicious home cooked meals,we didn't eat on this occasion but have done before. Decent beer, maybe felt a bit like outsiders on this visit but always been made to feel welcome in the past. Worth a visit if you are passing.

Lovely roast lamb today. 😋 definitely will pay another visit 🥰🥰🥰

Nice old pub, no food available on our visit and closed at 4pm on a Saturday.,..

Always a decent selection of ales.

Lovely place to have a drink 😁😁😁😁😁

Lovely pub. Good beer, faultless service and proper grub. Four of us had a Saturday lunch. Pub was busy. Quick efficiency service with a smile. Thank you.

Didn't eat here but was very busy. Quaint little pub and it has a little smoking area at the side also be nice in the summer

Absolutely love this pub. We always pop in every time we are down Folkestone. The owners are so welcoming and there's always a great atmosphere. Last time we visited it was New Years Day and they were handing out mince pies to everyone free of charge and chatting to us about our Christmas and New Year. Although we aren't locals we are made to feel that we are. Plus they always give our dog Millie plenty of attention when we have brought her along too.

Haven’t been here for some time due to covid etc. So lovely to return to this traditional olde world pub. Food is hearty, plentiful and tasty. The welcome is so warm and genuinely friendly. Dog friendly bonus!! Thank you for a lovely evening. See you soon for a roast. 😃

Very friendly staff and good food. Nice atmosphere. A busy pub with separate seating area.

Great pub in the bayle area of Folkestone - serving traditional pub/restaurant food- beers, ciders and ales "miss it - miss out"

Another fantastic Roast Dinner at the British Lion. Bustling and busy as usual with excellent service. Well kept ales and good choice of other drinks. A family favourite.

A great little pub. Very friendly staff and had a very tasty early Christmas Dinner. Serves Ringwood 49er, only wish I could have imbibed for longer.

Great Sunday Roast! Tasty, Cosy and Friendly.

A nice cosy and welcoming pub. Excellent food, good selection of beers too.

Great food here and nice to be with good friends

Excellent Sunday roast. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and reasonable prices!

Ordered a pint of Bitter and was served with a 'Bottom of the Barrel' pint that was Cloudier than the Autumn skies. Landlady seemed to think that it was Okay!

Quant Englisg pub. Friendly staff and excellent food.

Deep fried roast potatoes THATS A NO NO. But portion was good value for money. Great pub . Good beer

Our definite go to place for a Sunday roast - staff are lovely and the food is lush.

Food good but but for me overly large portions. Staff friendly and accommodating though

Lovely friendly pub tucked away an a back square, the Bayle, that's well worth a visit. Lovely barmaid come waitress. Food great and reasonably priced. Did well with a party of 12.

Saw this pub featured on a YouTube video of Folkestone and we had a trip to Folkestone coming up so decided we would find it, we did find it and we were not disappointed. We thought we would just pop in for a quick drink but when we saw that they did food we decided to have a sandwich and some chips. I don't even know where to begin, the food was delicious and more than enough, our "simple" sandwiches were of the club variety, with a generous side salad and hot, fresh, "proper" chips. The pub itself seemed to be a local pub but with a really welcoming landlady, who's name I wish I had gotten, and with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere we felt immediately comfortable and wished we lived nearby. But, we will be back when we next visit Folkestone

As always the food was delicious. Best steak and kidney pudding I've had since school and my partner had the world renowned fish and chips. Nick and Dee run the perfect pub.

Second time of eating here no problems, great food polite and fast service, I would highly recommend.

Love this place ,good quality food Home cooked ,lovely staff too

Biggest ploughman's I've ever seen. Super portions and very tasty. Very highly recommended. Lovely welcome too

A real English pub with real English food

This is my favourite pub! I cannot wait to come back to Folkestone and sit here in front of the roaring fire.

Lovely little pub. Just popped in for a quick drink with friend who once lived there years ago, a few changes since she had lived there but still a lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and food being served looked good. Will definitely pop by again.

Well kept ale, pleasant atmosphere and nice staff.

This is a great little pub cosy and inviting and the food there is great. The staff are very friendly too 😊

Went to this pub on recommendations of friends and family and it did not disappoint. Lovely little pub, great atmosphere and friendly staff. The food portions were generous and tasted fantastic. Will definitely go again and thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

Had a lunch time meal at the oldest pub in town ,we all had different meals and sweets and cleared the plates , good host and service at a busy time , food was very good and hot , we will return and would recommend.

Lovely local pub in the old part of Folkstone. Friendly staff and locals. Good food. Update: Looks like it's going to be a busy weekend for the Platinum Jubilee. 14th August 2022: A recent visit and it's still as good as ever. Always a pleasure to eat and drink here.

Oldest pub in Folkestone. Excellent food. Especially Sunday roast! Best I've had. Generous portions, excellent prices..

Oldest pub in town. Two small beer gardens to enjoy a peaceful drink.