The White Lion in Winchester

Treated my 14 year old grandson to lunch. He had a burger, I had calves liver, and we both had a dessert (which I only had to keep him company as I was quite full). We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals, but I would like to say that my main course, the calves liver with crispy bacon, bubble and squeak with a red wine jus, was probably one of the best pub meals I've ever had. The bill came to under £60, which considering we had 4 plates of food and drinks, I consider very fair. Can't believe this was my first visit, it certainly won't be the last.

Stayed here while visiting area for a wedding. Room was great, clean and everything one needs. Service excellent. Breakfast great. Good value for money.

I booked in for a Sunday roast. We had never been here but thought we would take a chance. The pub was very busy but the staff made the extra effort to make us feel welcome. The food was very very good and generous size portions, ( my wife nearly did not have a pudding). It is 30 mins drive from our home but we will definitely be returning for an evening meal as we were both so impressed.

A lovely characterful pub. The food and service were excellent, and the meal was reasonably priced. I would recommend.

We just finished our third stay at the White Lion and each year has been a wonderful experience. The location and setting are picture perfect, the rooms are in very top shape and clean, the food is always well prepared and reasonablly priced but most important is Wendy and the staff who make the stay so very comfortable with personal attention! We are already looking forward to our stay here again next year as we walk the South Downs Way! Richard

Found this little gem of a pub a while ago whilst having a drive through the Hampshire countryside. Lovely oldy worldy pub with low beams, lovely atmosphere and great food. Roast beef dinner was lovely and plentiful. After we sat in the beer garden and were made to feel very welcome by all the locals. Doggie friendly too

Accommodation excellent, stylish and spotlessly clean, facilities very good... We ate in the pub to, food was very good indeed, lovely selection and very good quality 👌

My parents took me to the White Lion along with my great aunt. Mum found the White Lion via a Google search and double check on trip advisor. The family were certainly not disappointed! Lovely friendly staff, couldn’t do enough for one. Great aunt was reminiscing about the local area, where she used to work many years ago! A bit overwhelmed by the food selection, with so many favourites! All went for fish and chips. Never seen such a large portion of bartered cod appear on a plate. None managed to finish, albeit great aunt did then manage to squeeze in a fantastic looking eaton mess cheesecake, which seemed to go down very well! Fortunately, as parents and great aunt, I had my very own fish supper in the evening! Thoroughly recommended

Wonderful 1 night stay prior to a cruise. Easy 1/2 hour drive from Southampton cruise port. Soberton is a very pretty village, and pub is in a nice quiet ( and safe area). The pub itself is very quaint and has lovely outdoor seating areas. Room was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Had dinner and breakfast. Both meals were delicious and dinner menu was varied and very reasonably priced, as were the drinks. Special thankyou to Wendy and Richard for looking after us well. We will definitely book again

We went for a Father’s Day lunch (two adults, one 5YO and one 1Wk old). They took us to our table but offered us a better table where the pram was a bit more out of the way, which was kind and observant. Only slightly weird thing was the thoughtful waitress was told off for moving us, which is odd, as switching tables is no big deal. We waited for 5 minutes and then I went to the bar to ask if we were supposed to order at the bar or table; it was table service and I would say that because the staff were not stood in the same area as we were sat, they could not see that we were clearly ready to order. We ordered a seafood curry, a beef roast and chicken nuggets from the kids menu, I asked for my curry to be spicy, which was fine. The food was served quickly and was delicious! We have had roasts from a number of pubs in this area, and this was by far the tastiest. My curry was also excellent, and my son ate all of his too (and he can be a bit picky). We were sat for another five minutes before our plates were cleared, maybe a little too long. We ordered ice creams and a lemon posset for dessert; once again food quality was top notch. In summary; the food was excellent, the staff were overall very friendly, with the only area of improvement (in my opinion) would be a waiting station in that room to allow the staff to observe as tables are finished eating, ready to order, etc.

4 and a half stars, my bum. Fancied a Roast Dinner with my better half and dived in to the chicken to find blood. Surprised it didn't run off! Shouldn't have expected anything more as the food came out 30 seconds after ordering.

Had a delicious Sunday lunch here today. Super service throughout and the food was excellent. Decent portions too. Best Brownie ever! Quintessential country pub.

An absolute find- lovely pub, great food and the warmest of welcomes from Maura and Wendy. The food was spectacular with fish tacos, filet steak and very decent burgers. Good wine & lovely local cider too Our room was cute and immaculately clean. We slept quite well but only as we are used to a king sized bed! Shower was lovely and hot and we liked having a sitting room too. Highly recommended

I must give a shout out to the White Lion as this was one of the most satisfying meals I have had in a long time. We were staying locally for a few days away and ordered an Uber to take us there as it looked like limited parking. I had a wonderful pint of Goddens Gold a new beer for me. We both ordered the Hake new potatoes and Wild Garlic Sauce. It was great, cooked to perfection and the sauce was fantastic. I had the New Zealand Te Onepoto and a great sauvignon blanc it was. We both had Creme Brule with a Rhubarb compote in the base again something completely new to me as I usually like "traditional" Creme Brule, fantastic I will try it at home. A few more drinks and I tried to order an Uber to take us back, but after 20 minutes they cancelled the ride. I asked the landlord if there was a local taxis service he asked where we were going and told us not to worry he would get one of the staff to take us. What more could you ask for great food, drinks, service and hospitality. Thank you very much.

Good variety on the menus although they couple do more for vegetarians. Nice dining rooms and beer garden, as well as a covered terrace for days that don’t quite suit open air drinking or dining. We had light lunches on a sunny Saturday in the garden, a nice stopping place on a dog walk. Beautiful country side all around. Prices are reasonable and service is good. The White Lion has had its ups and downs in the last 25 years but seems to be more consistently on an up. Dog friendly.

Fabulous attentive staff. Wonderful food. We book twice a month. The gardens are lovely too. February we took the family for my 70th Birthday. Nothing was too much trouble. We book twice a month. The sunsday roast is unbelievable.

Dropped in on off chance the staff found us a seat. Fabulous food great service in a comfortable setting highly recommend

I’ve been twice in the last three weeks, with different family members, for lunch and for dinner. On both occasions, the food was superb and the service friendly and helpful. A good beer and wine selection . A traditional English pub, in a lovely village location. My vegetarian daughter had fancied the aubergine parmigiana, but it wasn’t on the menu. No problem, the chef managed to produce it anyway. We enjoyed our starters and mains. Tip: parking is limited, so arrive early and be ready to manoeuvre. Don’t bring a Winnebago or a Humvee.

This is a fantastic little hotel with very friendly and accommodating staff A very enjoyable stay and the evening meal was simply delicious Definitely recommend staying and we will be returning in the near future

Stayed for 1 night this weekend in the suite. Was a lovely stay. The room was lovely, very clean and beautifully decorated. The staff were ALL very friendly and welcoming. The food was lovely, both in the evening and breakfast. The cosy pub has a lovely atmosphere and is clearly very popular.

T so his was our fifth or so visit (it's many, many miles from home). Everthing I said before applies this time around so I won't repeat myself. But I will say that the standard is consistently good, the portion sizes excellent, the quality first-rate and there is no question of an added service charge (discretionary or otherwise). Additionally the menu changes, although I can't say how often. All in all a very decent little place indeed. We'd go more often were it closer.

5 of us came for lunch on a Sunday, a mixture of roasts and pie was ordered - incredible pie and mash. Good reviews on the roast too. Lovely friendly staff. Couldn’t fault it.

Went for a Sunday roast with my wife. A lovely location. The service from the staff was impeccable. I have to say the roast pork I had with the trimmings was probably one of the best roasts I have had in a pub. Would definitely recommend and are already talking about when we are going to go back.

Booked a table for 5pm on New Year’s Eve thinking we could have a couple of drinks first then order some food afterwards. When we arrived and ordered a drink they told us kitchen closed at 5pm and we should order food NOW. We did that but this should have been communicated at the time of booking not once we got to the restaurant and sat down. This spoilt the evening slightly as we were forced to eat a lot earlier than we wanted to. Having said that the food was excellent all served hot, and in big portions (and very rapidly!🤣). 1 point deduction for taking a booking for same time as kitchen closed.

We chose the White Lion for our yearly Christmas family meal. And since this tradition began 6 years ago we have chosen a different venue within Hampshire each year. However the White Lion was categorically the best of them and I would happily go back again and again! Delicious food, great service and a well rounded menu to provide for the vegetarians within the group! 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would highly recommend!

Visited The White Lion with my wife to sample their Christmas menu. The resturant area was warm & cosy. We were shown to our table in a room at the back of the pub which we quickly named 'the fridge ' After a wait of almost 15 minutes for drinks & a complaint, they arrived. Our food order was eventually served & I imformed the waitress that I would pay the bill immediatley, eat our food then go home because we were so cold. She said sorry & said we should have said something earlier so they could move us, which begs me to say Why if we could have been moved why were we put there in the first place ? What made it worse was the radiators in the ' fridge ' were almost cold. The food however was very good, just a shame the evening was spoilt by poor service & 'the fridge ' Would I return ? Maybe.

Lovely antique looking pub. Comfy beds and bedding. Huge,huge breakfast. Wonderful staff definitely worth stopping.

Unfortunately this was highly recommended and one of our family members uses this pub as their local so we were expecting a decent service. we were booked for 9 people at 2pm but the previous people were still drinking at the table. we were then told is 2.15 ok so we said not a problem. what should have happened was that group of people as only drinking asked to vacate and move to the bar area. we eventually got to sit down at 3pm and the landlady actually didn't seem to care whether we were seated or not. we offered to sit in an annex if it was easier but they couldn't even set that up putting chairs where there was no where to put your plate so not sure how we could have eaten there anyway. The food was only mediocre anyway as the roast potatoes weren't brown or crispy and the yorkshire puddings were hard.

We had a really lovely family meal at this pub on the bank holiday weekend. The food was delicious (epic Kiev and the brownie was delicious!) plus the kids food was good too. The staff were super friendly and efficient. Couldn’t fault it at all.

First meal out in many months, and first time with these friends for 18 months. What a total pleasure. Good Covid restrictions, perfect service, that blend between professional and friendly that is spot on. Beautiful food, good choices available, good value excellent wine, great coffee. Can highly recommend

Go to the White Lion quite often, usually after a lovely long walk. So lovely to see it open again. People who work there are so friendly and helpful, nothing too much bother. Food great, eating in the garden with friends was a real treat after lock down. Highly recommended!!

Lovely clean pub , staff very friendly and helpful , best pub food ever , great experience all round , highly recommend the white Lion

The night before lock down, part 2!We weren't sure what to expect, was the menu going to be limited and the bar running dry in an effort to reduce waste over lock down? A resounding No.We go here half a dozen times a year, have never been disappointed and our latest visit did not disappoint.Good selection of ales, lager and wine. Full menu on offer, we both had 3 courses and each was delicious.So glad we choose here for our last dinner out before lock down.Well done guys - a big thumbs up from us

Situated in a lovely part of the Meon Valley this pub certainly lived up to expectations. C19 friendly, the ambience of the place was excellent. Service and the welcoming feel made it all the more better. Menu was a difficult choice as all dishes looked appetising and when served, superb. Great tasting local ales and looking forward to our return .

Found the White Lion after seeing it on top 10 restaurants in Hampshire,Well I can honestly say that everything from the food to staff to location was exceptional,Set in a lovely setting the white lion didn’t disappoint, had booked on that morning for 4.30 & would say its advisable to do so at it was very busy, shown to our table & drinks order was taken & on our table within minutes, we both went for roast my other half she had a smaller portion meal & I had normal beef, well the smaller meal was more than ample & my beef well I can honestly say that it’s the best ever Sunday roast I have ever had in any pub,Well done!!! No wonder you are so busy you have built up that reputation of serving good honest home cooked food,All the staff had attention to detail & could not do enough for you,Thank you for making our Sunday lunch an enjoyable afternoon,Will be returning & recommending to all I know,Top Class.Stuart

An old favourite for us and well worth the 30 mins to get here. Open fire. Dog friendly. À la carte menu and baguettes (only lunch). Big garden in the summer. Nice friendly service.

We wanted to eat outside with friends as we’re still being careful and the church green opposite with tables well spaced out was perfect. Able to order & pay for food & drinks easily from website from our table outside , just include a table number and they were then brought out to us. So all totally none contact. We had Goan curry , burger . Sausage & onion Baguettes with chips all very good particularly the curry with lots of salmon and huge prawns. A great relaxed experience for nervous customers.

Walked the Soberton and Newtown Millenium Walk and chanced a late lunch sitting without a booking. Sadly we were informed they had stopped serving 15 minutes before we arrived.The barkeep, off his own back, asked the kitchen what they could offer us, and they offered the full menu! Delicious burgers. Definitely returning soon.

We come to celebrate with friends and family on Thursday evening. We were simply looking for a country feel pub, this pub didn’t disappoint, ales with a great variety. Food was none better then delicious. Service was perfect. Attention to details that we really appreciated. Interaction with our young children, took really attention to our needs. (Viki) could not of made us feel anymore Welcome. We will truly be back. We hope to now make this our new favourite pub.

We stayed along with some friends for two nights B&B in the converted stables in the pub grounds. Both rooms were of an excellent standard and we were given a friendly welcome. The breakfasts were top quality as was the service provided by all the friendly staff members. We had dinner on both evenings in the dining area of the pub which was also excellent. There is a very good beer garden to the rear of the pub itself and another to the left of the property. I wouldn't usually take time to provide feed back but this experience was so good it just had to be said.

Very enjoyable meal, good service and cannot fault at all. Made the last night of our short break in Soberton memorable

Lacking atmosphere due to small number of tables and no drinking at the bar, however couldn’t really fault the food or service. I had the pie, a little lacking in flavour but nice pastry and fresh vegetables . Husband’s burger very enjoyable and tasty. Puddings of syrup sponge and pecan/maple tart, delicious! Service was friendly and efficient. A good evening meal. Would return, and although very local, would also like to stay!

We realised that we generally only went to The White Lion for lunch so decided to give them a go for an evening meal. The menu was brief, but then many are at the moment, but did have a reasonable and different choice. My wife opted for the beef bits with Stilton and bacon sauce and I went for the marinated chicken with avocado salsa. Both dishes were well cooked, with proper handcut chips, and very tasty and delicious. Well worth another visit.

Excellent meal last night.Whitebait starter superb,both mains delicious ( king prawn linguine & pie of the day) not both for me I might add ! Cheesecake dessert just right.Service friendly & professional.If you’ve not tried this pub, visit asap !!!

Visited last night. We had the most delicious meal in a lovely ambience. Service was superb. I had the mushroom starter which was so tasty. My partner had the pate which he loved. The beef medallions were perfection. The portion sizes were very generous too. Will definitely be going back.

Eaten twice recently at the White Lion (under the EOHO deal of course!) First was a week ago in glorious sunshine so we swapped our inside booking for a table on the green. The staff really earned their keep that day as it was very busy. A little wait for the food but everything was delicious. (medallions, fish board, ploughman's). One way system for ordering (or online) and sanitisers available.Today we ate inside in the bar "library" area as it was pouring down. Tables inside were well spaced and it was simple to maintain social distance. Again the meals were excellent (medallions and pie). A slight disappointment that the hot weather last week meant that some of our favourite ice cream flavours were no longer available. Staff were friendly and efficient as usual.

I stayed the White Lion and had breakfast. The bed was comfy and the room perfectly nice for staying the night to visit friends at nearby Droxford. Good hearty full English breakfast. Soberton is a pretty village amidst lovely Hampshire countryside.

Friendly staff, lovely food. A beautiful pie with fantastic home made pastry. The starters and deserts were lovely too. Well set up to ensure social distanceing and has a large outside space

We stayed nearby and visited The White Lion for Lunch & Dinner and just Deserts.Every visit was enjoyable because of the great food and friendly service. We were very fortunate with the weather and sat outside on the green. Very relaxing. Cant recommend it enough. Will definitely return.

Wonderful Country pub with lots of measures in place to keep you “covid safe” one way system, hand sanitiser, track and trace, online ordering, toilets sparking clean and well topped up with soap etc, still with a fantastic level of customer service and a really wonderful meal. I had the Camembert it was the best ever! Could not fault.

Ate Sunday lunch with family and friends. Good quality food including vegetarian options and real ale. The service was good too

just popped in on a Friday lunchtime - luckily they were open (other country pubs in the vicinity do less food than they used to) and the food choices were great.

We stayed in a cottage in this village for a week.Our daily plan of attack was a long walk in the fabulous countryside followed by a trip to this easy to reach pub.Its pretty busy considering its a bit off the beaten track.The locals are strong supporters - a good sign.Good choice of beers, excellent food, reasonable prices, great fire, friendly staff - what more could you want?

Had a brilliant lunch here last Saturday. Not an extensive menu, which is very refreshing, but I would have eaten pretty much anything on there. Very attentive and friendly staff, good range of ales and lovely ambiance. One of the finest pub meals I have had. Loved it.

We came here for Sunday Lunch - the restaurant was busy, and we were actually given our table a little early as we had arrived in the bar an hour before. The food was nice, 8/10 - but what spoilt it was the service, pretty poor. No asking how our food was, no asking if we needed more drinks, no asking if we wanted desserts, we had to keep trying to get the attention of the bar staff - I'm sure there is a lot of lost revenue in not offering more drinks / desserts to people, most people got up and paid the bill as no waitress was to be seen!

Visited for a rare ‘date night’ while on holiday and had a fantastic time.The pub is split between a restaurant area and bar, with a lovely beamed ceiling, low lighting and genial hubbub. Despite being a little early we offered our table and a drink as soon as we arrived and the staff were friendly and attentive all night without ever being intrusive. Menu wise all the pub classics are on offer with a few unusual choices to give you pause for thought. Everything we had was delicious and extremely generous.

I came to England with a romanticized vision of the local pub in a countryside village. I found it right here. Great atmosphere, cozy lodgings, friendly people. All was found here.

we had a disaster at the previous pub that we booked to eat at so we drove here instead and we weren't too hopeful we'd get a seat due to there being 6 of us but they could not have been more accommodating. beautifully decorated pub. small menu which means its freshly cooked and it was ever so fresh! homemade dishes were delicious! pleasant staff and just a wonderful family meal! I will definitely be returning soon!

I visited this pub in the summer with friends on a walk from Droxford, on a sunny bank holiday weekend. It was great then, but even better this week. Visiting with girlfriends, we had a splendid lunch. The service was genuinely warm and friendly. The atmosphere perfect. The menu covered all bases from traditional Christmas roast to pub favourites, original twists on an onion bhaji, ( using Turkey!) all cooked to perfection. I'd been informed when booking the table how long we could expect to sit at the table, a good idea, when running a popular establishment, no one wants to be waiting for their table because previous customers were late arriving!

Lovely food and a great atmosphere. Lovely warm fire in the winter and a great garden for the summer months.

Been visiting this quaint rural Pub for many years now and always enjoyed first class food, beers and wine. Today was no exception and the Christmas menu was superb as was the food. A beautiful setting for a winters lunch.

As a group of eight friends trying out the food at local pubs, we visited the White Lion on 22nd November 2019. There was a warm and cosy welcome and we were looked after well through out the evening. The food was excellent and resulted in clean plates being returned to the kitchen. Although all the tables seem to be full, there was no delay in serving each course. Reasonably priced for the standard of cuisine. We will be back for another visit and would recommend to others.

What a change to find a pub that has not increased its prices for food and wine to undeserved expensive levels. Good atmosphere with friendly staff. Selected the Sunday roast - overall excellent value.

We were visiting friends who line nearby to this place so we decided to book a room and use the pub as a base, friendly attentive staff on our arrival, shown to a very well appointed room in the old stables, returned to the bar to enjoy a drink with our friends before setting off for lunch elsewhere, on our return the pub was nice and warm with an open fire burning away, a nightcap was served and after we retired to our room, the following morning a really good breakfast was provided and the total bill was reasonable for what we had enjoyed, would return another time.

Lovely atmosphere. Obliging reasonably priced .Good portions, Well cooked food . No actual car park , on road parking

Stopped here for lunch on a Friday, and the pub is obviously popular. I had rump of lamb, and my wife had hot-smoked salmon, which turned out to be a salad. Both were very nicely served, the salmon with a salad, and the lamb with vegetables and potatoes. Service was prompt and courteous, and the food delicious. The choice available was excellent, with something to suit almost any taste. This was our third visit, and I'm sure we will be going back!

We were staying at Wallops Wood Cottages in Droxford and chose to eat at the White Lion on our first evening as it was the closest. What a find! The exterior is really attractive and inside was very clean and beautifully decorated.

had a lovely Gluten-free Sunday roast at The White Lion today. Choice of Pork, Chicken and Beef with crispy roast potatoes, seasonal veg and lots of gravy. I had the chicken which was a generous portion of both breast and leg. I do miss sage & onion stuffing but it was very good nonetheless

We stayed for 2 nights over the bank holiday weekend. The rooms are very modern and clean, they are located next to the pub. We ate dinner in the pub on our first evening and although a little pricey the food was great. The staff were friendly and always went the extra mile. We slept well the beds are very comfy, and the breakfast in the morning was incredible all local produce. We would 100% recommend and we would return and stay here again.

Bank Holiday Monday managed to get a table in the garden with an umbrella, much needed as hot! One pint of Swift one proclaimed perfect and one pint of soft drink. Two ploughman’s.....bill came to nearly £33 so a tad pricey. However couldn’t fault the lunch; cheddar, Stilton, ham......lovely warm bread. Salad, celery, onions and apple. All tasty. Garden lovely and inside looks the best I have seen it for a while. Would return........

Friendly. But sadly the worst roast I've even eaten. The vegetables were undercooked, dry and unseasoned. The gravy was almost grey, seemed instant over powered with corn flour. The meat watery and flavourless. Presentation was akin to hospital food. Also not cheap, left feeling utterly disappointed and a little unwell from how bad the gravy was.

This place is definitely a hidden gem. Fantastic food, beautiful setting and friendly staff. Will definantly be back and introduce others to this place.

An absolute gem of the South Downs, a vibrant local pub with great food and excellent local produce. Steve the bar manager is most welcoming and the staff are all warm and friendly.

lovely little pub. popped in for a quick pint ended up having a lovely pie and brownie for dessert. atmosphere is warm and welcoming. steve behind the bar couldn’t do enough for us. 100% recommend.

Lovely pub ! Great atmosphere and a brilliant bar manger! They do a spectacular pint of water with ice a lemon, very dog friendly !!

Brilliant food and such a lovely atmosphere. Made to feel really welcome. I simply loved Steve behind the bar. Particularly the way he wiggles his bum when he walks.

Stunning garden, lovely staff, good menu and delish food. No long que to be served and food arrived with little waiting time. A lovely place to relax and chill.

Great Sunday roast, portion size is fantastic, very tasty and friendly and efficient service. Can't really find anything to complain about. Really nice place to meet for lunch, will come back here again. They even accept American Express which is a huge bonus.

Met up with some pals for a latish lunch. Doombar was pretty good as was the welcome. We ate in the light and airy restaurant. Good, varied menu with plenty of choice. Fish and chips, homemade pie and the pork and Stilton dish were ordered and all were deemed tasty. My friends chips looked a tad soggy but he said they were ok. Wine was very reasonably priced . Overall a good lunch, will return.

Upon visiting this small town, I was hardly greeted with a variety of options of places to eat or drink. Thankfully, located 10 minutes up from the road from where I was staying, there was The White Lion.

We booked in for a Wednesday evening. My partner is in a wheelchair and the staff were very helpful letting us through the side doors and then letting us re-arrange the tables, so the 3 of us could sit comfortably.

Lunch with another couple. Food and drinks really good. Atmosphere and locals friendly. A slice of English heritage not found anywhere else in the world...we shoud treasure and support it.

Stopped on the way to the ferry at Portsmouth. Lovely little village with this charming pub, great service, very nice meal and a good selection of beer. Will definitey go back.

Popped in for a quick lunch before going horse riding with 'South Downs Trekking', just up the road. Great little pub with a lovely beer garden. Food was quick to be served and tasty (we had mozzarella baguette), and staff polite and friendly. A wee bit pricey but all in all a good pub, perfect for a stop-over on a day out in the country.

My Wife & I together with Alison & John visited this restaurant for lunch yesterday, and were not disappointed from being shown to our table until we left the landlady could not do enough for us which was greatly appreciated.

We had lunch here with friends. There is plenty of choice on the menu. We had a home made pie, chicken Caesar, a prawn linguini and a crispy duck salad - all were excellent. To follow we had seasonal crumble and an ice cream. The staff were attentive. We ate inside, though there are tables outside. We will come again.

Cycling the Meon Trail we spotted a sign advertising The White Lion. Very friendly staff and enjoyable lunch. We could have enjoyed a Sunday Roast, but would not have made it back on the bike 😂

Spent a few days with the family staying in Wallops Wood. Decided a walk here would be nice. Well worth it. The food was good, the drinks likewise and the staff were friendly and attentive. Give it a go.

Had a lovely meal with friends here. 4 meals, we had a pie of the day(chicken, leek & bacon) 2 beef in guiness with blue cheese & veg & 1 fish n chips. All very tasty & good portions. 4 dessert. Recommend the sponge pudding. Wuth some drinks. £105. Lovely pub & staff excellent. We'll be going back. Surrounding views nice & walks near by.

Great unspoilt pub with nice garden and decent beer. If you can find this place it's well worth the effort.

This is my friend's local and having eaten here once before (prior to reviewing on Tripadvisor) I said that this was where I would like to take him. I wasn't disappointed - indeed he and his wife come here regularly as it is the 'hub' of the village (always a good sign). Although it was midweek, it was pleasantly busy which bodes well. As a self-confessed 'foodie', the quality of food was as good as I would cook myself. I invariably judge an 'eaterie' on the basis of the way the vegetables are cooked and here I was not disappointed. The mashed potato was particularly delicious - full marks chef! The service was just right - carefully observed by charming staff who smiled (what a difference that makes!). In conclusion, I would happily drive the 32 miles from my home just to have a meal here. 'Thank you' to everyone at the White Lion.

Our new go-to pub for Sunday lunch. The portions are generous without being OTT on price. Lovely burgers. Service is efficient and friendly, tho it does get very busy at times. Parking can be a bit tricky too.

Excellent service, excellent food, great for those with food intolerances. Loved the chicken kiev and the potted mushroom starter. Very, very nice. Friendly staff. Will definitely be eating here again in future.

Had an evening meal here as part of a party of 10. This was my first visit and I was quite impressed, an old building, long established pub but refurbished and tastefully updated. It was quite busy being a Friday night. We had our table in the function room attached to the main building.

A lucky chance find, and so glad we did. We arrived on a Sunday evening without a reservation, but the young staff were very welcoming and found us a table. Good ales and superb food. Service was great throughout our visit.

Recommended to visit, arrived at a busy time when the small public bar was full. However the small restaurant area in an adjacent room the other side of the bar was clear and we had arrived for food anyway. Nice selection of beers. A real highlight was the excellent service provided by the front of house team. Really polite, attentive and from a menu perspective knowledgeable.

Came across this little gem whilst out walking in the area. Popped in to see if we could have lunch, ( there were 7 of us). The staff could not have been more obliging, moving tables around to seat us all. There was an excellent menu, and the food arrived piping hot and plentiful. We were very impressed. For the men, there was a good variety of beers, and superb choice of wines. Our table was the last to finish, although the pub was still open for drinks after lunch. At no time did we feel we were harried to finish and leave.

To celebrate my birthday I organised a meal for friends and family at the White Lion. I had eaten there previously over christmas so I knew the food was good and tasty. The management were really helpful in readily accomodating a table of 15 on a Saturday night and confirmed the booking by email. Whilst asking us to consider pre-booking food orders, did not insist on it, so all our food was actually ordered on the night without fuss. The food orders were varied, but they all arrived brilliantly presented on hot plates. We were sat in the lower (back room) area of the restaurant allowing us some privacy.

Enjoyed a lovely meal here. Attractive pub. Great beer and staff. Would recommend to all and hope to visit again soon

It’s was a lovely treat yesterday to meet my friend for lunch. It was lovely to sit in the restaurant near the fire which was kept well lit. It was really cold so a welcomed treat. We had lovely sandwiches and a wrap. The were well presented and tasted equally delicious. I will look forward to returning there soon.