The Lion in Herefordshire, County of

Another great weekend In Leintwardine! We enjoyed our meal Friday night and the Sunday dinner. The staff are very nice and friendly and the food was delicious! Plentiful and such a nice atmosphere. We travel from North Wales and always visit this pub restaurant. Sitting by the river it’s so beautiful

Group booking for a Shropshire MG club of 20 people. From Katy who dealt with my booking, to the manager & all the staff on the day, thank you. You were so helpful, efficient & friendly that it was a real pleasure to have our event lunch with you at The Lion. The food was excellent and so prompt. I was amazed not to have to pre book the choices but it made my life much easier! Thank you & we’ll be back.

Restaurant only. Don't be put off by the pic of a burger. Yes you can have a burger, but unlike what now seems the vast majority of British pub-restaurants, there is a lot more to choose from. The food is pretty decent, well cooked and presented and a good variety. The dining rooms are attractive and comfortable with well-spaced tables and the whole set in a pretty garden, with outside tables, next to the river Teme and the bridge, making a very pleasant spot to stop. There are bar and sitting areas too if you just want a drink or snack. Staff are very efficient, pleasant and numerous enough to make sure service is very good.

We had a lovely weekend at The Lion with a group of 12 friends. Rooms are great value - very comfortable beds. Food was lovely - we had an evening meal on the Friday - my steak was delicious and also breakfast Saturday and Sunday which set us up for the day. Highly recommend - and thanks to Jess and her team.

A great place to eat, lovely food and local ales at reasonable prices, friendly staff. We went back on our 2nd night and ate in the garden by the river.

We stayed for one night. Beautiful location next to the river. Lovely room overlooking the river. Fantastic breakfast and friendly and helpful staff

We came here on the off chance after visiting another premises but decided to avoid that establishment. I'm so glad we did, we very much enjoyed our meals, the beer was well kept, the staff were attentive and friendly. I will be singing your praises to all that will listen

Not many places open for food on a Sunday evening in this neck of the woods, but luckily for us The Lion was offering a very tempting Sunday night menu. The brisket of beef was delicious, and the burger was top-notch. The young waiting staff are a credit to the place; nothing was too much trouble, and they made us feel very welcome. A lovely experience.

Such a lovely Hotel. Beams a plenty. Stayed with family for 2 nights but wish we could have stayed longer. Great room No 4 with view over the river & meadow. Weather was so hot 30+ Enjoyed watching people swim in river from early morning to late evening. Bus stop just over the road so easy to get to Ludlow which was about 15mins away. Staff very good & friendly. Very tasty breakfast with lots of choice. Would love to stay again someday. Can recommend 😁😁😁

Lovely setting and great decor. A good selection of drinks on offer. We visited during a steak night and since we had a dog with us, we were booked into the top bar. We thought it was a good value for the money and the steak meals were really nice. We upgraded all meals to surf & turf - we found it to be a very weird take on a surf & turf, as the prawns were served shelled and separately. They were also way overcooked. Absolutely not worth the £4 supplement. We were served garlic bread, but clearly this was misinterpretation of the ticket from server to kitchen, as that was supposed to be a garlic sauce to go with the steak... not bread. There was 3 of us and when asked about the steak night for the third person, we were told it would half of the cost for the third person, so £25. In actual fact, we were charged £33. When I tried to rectify all the issues, there was simply nobody to be seen, and that's the biggest problem with the restaurant really. I ended up marking it a lesson learnt and walked away, having being overcharged £8 for the steak and £4 for garlic bread that we didn't order, not to mention an additional £12 on being misled on what surf & turf means to this restaurant (very different than the 000's of restaurants that I've eaten at, and this is not a good thing...). Fundamentally, it boils down to this - since you're in the top bar, you are secluded from the main restaurant, but that seems to include the serving staff as well - issues are difficult to overcome and you feel forgotten sat in there. The couple next to us asked for a dessert menu, but 20 mins later, they hadn't received them, so asked for the bill and left. Clearly we weren't alone in the feeling of seclusion last evening. The steaks and sundries were excellent, hence giving a mid tier star rating.

What a lovely pub by the river Friendly staff Very clean Lovely food Children’s park area out the back 10/10

2nd visit here (last year first time) and this time didn’t disappoint yet again! Lovely warm food, friendly staff and quick service. I was with my mother who has not yet been to The Lion and she loved her experience. We had 3 different waitress/waiters...

Lovely spot and a quality place we have known for years. The Staff welcome was great and as we hadn`t booked, a space was found in the top room. Menu seemed a little "pricey" but fair for a "Gastro Pub". Unfortunately £5 for a basic...

Me and my husband came here today with our dog. It had a really nice atmosphere. We arrived at roughly 11 in the morning, all the staff was very welcoming! They don't Serve food until 12 but they took our orders so they could get...

Brought here by my son and his partner, and what a lovely spot. A somewhat upmarket and impressive pub with the feel of a nice hotel. Perched right next to the river, and great to eat outside or in. Also a very good bar. The...

Stayed for 1 night, room extremely comfy and well maintained. Had dinner and drinks in the restaurant - Red Mullett was delicious and my husband enjoyed the Hake and chips. Reasonably priced and good quality food. After a good nights rest we were served a...

We had an excellent meal at the Lion - our group had the steak night special and the hake and the food was delicious and great value. Great service, super location and nice atmosphere

Private dining with 15 family members for a celebration. The food was excellent and the staff were great. The room was ideal. Special thanks to Nathan who went above and beyond to make the experience spot on.

We took advantage of the Steak night special and we weren't disappointed. The food and drink was first class and reasonably priced. A lovely place to dine.

Not sure why the Lion insists on serving beer battered hake. It probably sells because, month on month, there is no alternative . Hake is a very cheap alternative to cod , very bland and on three occasion seemed very dry.

Spent two very comfortable nights and enjoyed a fabulous meal on the first night. Clean and friendly with a lovely location next to the river. Would definitely book again.

We expected better for the price of this dining experience. The food was good but a failure to pay attention to specified dietary requirements regarding intolerances really let the restaurant down. This also brought the service score down. Seasoning of fish batter could also have...

We dined 3 nights in a row, The steak was very good and homemade chips, it was delicious, so much so we changed our plans to back the following evening, again our meal was good but possibly a different chef, Sunday dinner was ruined as...

The only level access door to the property is the front door. I use a walker and struggle lifting it. There is a step to get in the bar and ironically going thru the pub to disabled toilet there are steps. Really disabled unfriendly.

The food was good but the staff less so. My friend absolutely loves espresso ice cream and it is hardly ever available. When we chose our desserts we were given the flavours of ice cream on offer and made our choice. Imagine our surprise when...

We attended a steak evening which was perfect. Fresh home made bread, steak cooked to perfection, and good wine included within the price. Unfortunately service deteriorated when I ordered strawberries with clotted cream from the menu. After eating half, there was a lot of liquid...

Had the most amazing meal at The Lion when celebrating my granddaughters birthday! The food was exceptional and of a very high standard which you be hard pushed to beat! 4 steak meals, 2 Steak Burgers, 2 Halloumi Burgers and a Ploughman’s were all delicious...

Incredibly clean, virtually spotless. Feels fresh and bright, lovely happy young team. One girl in particular was unbelievably cheerful and helpful, we think her name was Summer. Our seats were perfect, with a beautiful view of the river.

What a hidden gem, fabulous location with such amazing, polite and attentive young staff. The garden, pub and toilets were immaculate. The staff were all young and so polite we were very impressed. We ordered the ham, egg & chips and the Cajun chicken sandwhich....

We popped in for a light lunch. We both had a starter and a pudding. The food and service was ok, however despite us being a walk in and it was not busy, we were charged a surcharge, for not having a main meal! This...

What can we say about the lion......apart from absolutely stunning.....the service was first class, the food was amazing, the cleanliness was outstanding, the outside sitting was stunning, can't wait to go back, 100% recommend

I don’t often write reviews but this one warrants it as I was totally perplexed by the system. Popped in after a walk and went to sit on a table outside but all ‘reserved’ - asked a staff member at the outside bar where we...

Stopped for lunch on a random sunny day so we got to sit in the garden. As a vegan they were extremely helpful and I ended up having a delicious risotto. Staff were friendly, garden & pub were lovely and also dog friendly. Would recommend.

Visiting for Mothering Sunday we were a party of three booked onto their second sitting of the day - a second sitting having been specially set up to cope with demand. We have eaten there on several occasions in the past and have always had...

Went for lunch with my husband, we are both vegetarian. The Lion is a lovely pub next to the river with good service and great food.

Just returned from a brilliant weekend away at the Lion with my Husband. Checked in late Friday afternoon and was greated by Nathan who was extremely professional and efficient. We didn't eat in the restaurant on the first night but did have drinks at the...

Booked in early October for New Year’s Day lunch but we were not impressed to be seated in a small half empty room upstairs, through a utilitarian fire door, in which half the tables were not laid and without chairs, with absolutely no atmosphere apart...

We have stopped at the a Lion on previous occasions whilst passing through Leintwardene but never stayed there. Well the pretty setting is matched by the good food, comfortable rooms, and friendly service. We would definitely stay there again and would not hesitate to recommend...

Kicked off with two glasses of mulled wine, whilst we waited for the evening dining time at 5.30pm to start. Very warming, served with cranberries and a little gingerbread man to nibble on. Quiet in the restaurant mid week. Timed it well, booking early and...

A good meal. Fillet steak was fine, cooked exactly as asked - though could have been slightly better trimmed. Pork Belly was, apparently, superb! Starters - Chorizo bites a little wet (were better on our last visit - need to be grilled a little more)...

We were looking for somewhere for lunch and found this lovely place. Excellent food. Lovely, helpful staff! Our dog was made very welcome.

Really enjoyed our meal was excellent quality and the setting was very good as well . The staff were really professional would go back

We visited our sone who lives outside Knucklas. He had called the local pub to book a table so we could all eat there. When we got there the pub was closed. 'Sorry mate' was their only reason. We are now very hungry with a...

We thought this was a lovely pub with great food and good service. Location is fabulous too.I had brie sandwich with fries and superb home made coleslaw followed by home made ice cream. My partner enjoyed his burger followed by tiramisu. We hope to go...

Perfect setting, friendly staff-didnt get to try any food, but it looked and smelled delicious. The river is great for a little paddle and there is plenty of space on the beautiful lawns.

What a fine The Lion was. Warm atmosphere with lawns down to The River Teme. Staff were more than helpful, and the trip was finished off with a great breakfast.

Me and my wife chose this place as from the reviews seemed good, we turned up and it looked lovely. We waited to be seen and three members of staff passed us, think we waited maybe ten at a push maybe 15 minutes then when...

Enjoyed the Fish Pie and Buttered Greens, too full for dessert though. Busy place with plenty of staff.

We had a good meal at the Lion. Especially worth a mention was the roasted red pepper soup. It sounds ordinary but it was really exceptional. The 2 mains were also good and with a beer, a soft drink and 1 pudding it came to...

We joined our family who already had drinks in the Top Bar, no one came to take our order for some considerable time. We then waited before our food order was taken, another long interval before it actually came. The roast potatoes were anaemic, whereas...

The service or lack of it really let the Lion down this time. We were seated in the bar in spite of having booked in advance and there were times when we were unable to chat as some customers at the bar were so noisy....

Lovely food in lovely surroundings. Staff were very attentive. Couldn't fault it. Would eat here again.

Popped in for a quick meal and were greeted swiftly by a member of staff who showed us to our table and menus. Food was delicious, it was such a shame about the weather as it would have been lovely to sit outside on the...

Very disappointing. I ordered a steak med to well done which was very bloody. My daughters had a huge amount of fat/grizzle. Sauces lacking flavour and very runny. Puddings were quite nice but very odd bread and butter pudding. We did mention re steak to...

After seeing the reviews, I setup a surprise 10th anniversary of our first meeting. I had never been before and we were both impressed with the location, restaurant, and the staff. She had the Fish Pie, and I had the Hake, both looked amazing when...

Visited here for lunch on the last day of our stay in the area. What a lovely first-class place. Clean, well laid out and lovely decor. The staff were so pleasant and helpful. The food was delicious and well presented and delivered in a very...

We visited for a family lunch and waited almost an hour for our food to come. No bread, no communication, just very hungry children! I really wish we hadn't gone. Some of the food was nice - burger was good - but the salad bowl...

Booked in for a Sunday lunchtime post walk. Very good menu especially for a Sunday, had to ask separately for vegan options but was given lots of very good choices. Food was really good, staff very friendly. Dogs allowed but in the ‘top bar’ only...

We enjoyed a lovely meal at the Lion last evening, 6 of us all had different starters and mains, all were excellent, as were the puds. We have been as a family group of between 6 and 10 on several occasions this year, each visit...

Decided on the Christmas Turkey dinner and French Apple Tart.. delicious. Lovely surroundings and friendly staff. Will return when next visiting the area.

We booked online as the phone went unanswered. It was quite busy when we arrived. I had the Turkey and all the trimmings. Very good especially as it was served with cranberry and bread sauce. Brussels were served with chestnuts, and the roast potatoes better...

Was driving from South Wales to Chester area, needed a lunchtime stopover. Google Maps showed this pub. Had a quick lunch. The curried butternut soup was delicious. Pub area is modern and the staff are very efficient and courteous.

The restaurant was surprisingly quite busy on a week night, but we had already reserved a table. We only ordered one starter, the mushroom crostini, while the main courses were sea bream fillet, fish and chips, burger and goat cheese tart. The food was not...

We had dinner at the Lion and enjoyed the meal. The pub is warm and welcoming, the staff were friendly and helpful and the food was good. The camembert and charcuterie sharing plate was excellent and we both had belly pork which was tasty and...

Every course absolutely delicious highly recommend slow cooked pork belly . Service top class , lovely staff .

Lovely location by the river. Good Covid procedures. We had an excellent lunch. Good choice of beers and ciders. The staff were very efficient and friendly. A nice menu with something for everyone.

We have previously visited the Lion at lunchtime, and had a very good sandwich lunch. What I hadn't realised is that this was their only menu, so if you don't fancy sandwiches, burgers or fish and chips for your evening meal, the choice is severely...

Beautiful location next to the river, delicious food, great service. We had an evening meal, booked online the day before. We sat outside with our dog and it was very dog friendly with lots of other dogs there too. The food was lovely and the...

I went for lunch with two school friends on a lovely hot autumn day. We sat outside by the river and it was beautiful. The service was excellent and the food good - although I was surprised that the vegetarian lasagne came with both potatoes...

Awful only my husband and another couple in the restaurant but waited an hour for food !! No explanation as to why it was late and my husband is a veggie so had veggie bake I went for roast beef dinner and this was on...

The first impression is delightful. The Lion is located next to an ancient crossing over the River Teme in delightful north Herefordshire countryside. There is a riverside garden and a discretely-located children's play area. Across the road is a green and path leading to a...

I visited The Lion with my girlfriend as part of staycation break. We had a fantastic meal. I had the soup and a burger and my girlfriend had the Rump Steak. The soup was served with large pieces of white bread which were delicious and...

We enjoyed two steak sandwiches that were absolutely stunning. True gastro pub food. Wild mushrooms, caramelised mini onions, tastily dressed salad. Perfect steak meat. All beautifully presented. Great choice of beverages. Lovely atmosphere and professional, attentive staff. Reasonable prices, excellent value for money. There is...

Just had 2 excellent meals here . Great service I am coeliac and they were able to adapt all but 1 of the choices for me . Finished off the evening with drinks in the garden over looking the river just beautiful .

In an area of food heaven with no shortage of fantastic raw ingredients it’s a shame that this was so pedestrian . What we ate was ok - no more . They end service at 6 on Sunday which is fine - but our booking...

We met some family and friends here for a meal. We received a nice welcome and excellent service throughout. The food was fantastic and the whole party all enjoyed their choices. Highly recommended.

The Lion is situated in near the river Lugg and road bridge in Leintwardine, a beautiful spot. The Lion has a garden next to the river with fine views toward the west. The staff are great, well organised, engaging, and polite. Nathan, who greeted us...

We were recommend the lion by our hosts at the upper buckton B&B . ( which is excellent ) .. we arrived an hour early for sunday lunch but were seated immediately... very attentive young ladies.. service was spot on . We shared a prawn...

Great spot to have a meal in or outside. Everything well sanitised so no worries there. The four of us in our party had very nice evening meal so much so two ladies had dessert too. Beer, wine, went down well so must have been...

We came have for an early dinner in July 2021. Sat by the river. Great location. Despite not seeming to be that busy we waited 30mins to order after catching a staff members attention. It was hot so asked if we could take a Bromley...

We had two meals at the Lion, braised lamb which was excellent, and on our second visit we had burger and chips in the garden, also excellent. The view across the river to the field full of sheep was a lovely backdrop. The staff were...

We drove past this place once years ago on our way to somewhere or another and always said we would stop if we ever remembered where it was or passed it again. Safe to say, we passed it once after and stopped. The food, service...

We arrived slightly late but that wasn’t a problem. We were greeted by a very friendly member of staff and shown to our table then asked if we would like a drink while we got settled. The menu came and had plenty of choice. I...

Stayed for one night for our wedding anniversary. Really friendly staff who were very helpful. The room was lovely and quiet. Slept very well. Lovely soft pillows and duvet. Breakfast was freshly cooked for out order hot and very tasty. Lovely location. Thoroughly enjoyed our...

Expect to pay about £15 for a main on average, but ranging from £11 to about £25. Food was excellent but marginally on the pricier end compared to other local restaurants for the same kind of quality. Our only issue was that despite the place...

We had a very enjoyable lunch at The Lion. We had the Mackerel Pate, Battered Hake & Chips, and the Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie, and would recommend all three. We actually booked here after another restaurant cancelled our reservation due to a positive COVID-19...

We visited the lion on Saturday evening. We were taken through to a back room where there was one other table of people who shortly left. So we were on our own in a room with very quiet music and no candles or any atmosphere...

Four of us visited for Sunday lunch on our wedding anniversary. It was the first time we had eaten out since the start of the pandemic so we were really looking forward to it. It did not disappoint. Covid safety guidelines were followed well, we...

The wife and I stayed here for a night as part of a cycling tour, and it was just great. Lovely room looking out to the river and the staff was incredibly friendly with great chat and cheer. Chef, your food was absolutely fantastic and...

We turned up without booking and were made very welcome and given a table outside by the river. The menu was varied and we both found something tempting to eat. The service was fantastic ( i presume he was the manager) was brilliant, helpful and...

By far one of the best places to eat in the area which is saying something as Ludlow is only a short distance away. the menu is not huge which we find is a good thing. try the hake with minted peas or the steak...

The Lion should be wonderful, and in most regards it really was...the position beside the river is perfect, the layout and ambiance lovely, the staff keen and helpful. It was just the food, it came cold, the chips soggily so. We mentioned this to the...

We visited The Lion recently for a family birthday meal and were not disappointed- great service and atmosphere in a beautiful setting. I chose the Lamb & Apricot Wellington to start followed by the Ballotine of garlic chicken “Kiev”, both of which were beautifully presented...

Our first night out in a long time, and so pleased it was here. We were visiting the area for the weekend, and chose the Lion for a night out. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and we all enjoyed our meals. My veggie main...

First day of easing of Lockdown and we treated ourselves to a meal at the Lion. Nathan welcomed us and all staff was careful in handling the meals. Lovely crab starter, followed by succulent beef. All was nicely presented and tasted excellent. We are lucky...

Very good menu, interesting options as well as home comfort favourites. Well priced, attentive staff and you won’t leave hungry.

A group of 12 of us had an excellent weekend at The Lion. Spotlessly clean rooms, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast and amazing 3 course dinner. Shame we had to get away earlier than we would have liked on the Sunday due to the rising river...

We pre booked to have the Christmas Menu with friends. Arrived to a very warm welcome from the staff, sat in the lounge which was cosy and the table was laid beautifully, we appreciated the eco friendly cracker alternative. Our orders were taken by a...

Thank you to all the staff for making our stay so special, especially Sally, she's a real credit to the team. There was a large function in the restaurant so we're seated in the bar for dinner. This was fine and the service and food...

Went for a family lunch. Staff amazing,venue outstanding and child friendly. Lovely food well presented and delicious. Will become a regular. Thank you . Also dog friendly which is a plus. Cannot recomend enough.