The White Lion Ash in Shropshire

August 2024. Had to edit my old review as it won’t let me add a new one… Absolutely appalling experience and horrible attitude from “owners”. We decided to visit the pub again with our family after last time finding the pub had transformed from the dark, dirty, pub we had known it to be with an unkempt weed garden in to a beautiful, welcoming family friendly pub with ducks in the garden (new manager had transformed it). But when we arrived we found it wasn’t a patch again. The ducks had all gone from the garden, the pub looks uncared for and the vile smell of dirty toilets hits you immediately as you walk in the door! Nevertheless we had driven out to the pub, with family in tow so thought we’d have a bite to eat in the garden as their outdoor BBQ was on (disappointed but hungry) only to be informed there was no food being served. When I pointed out that there were several customers sitting outside eating, we were informed “that was only for shareholders!!” So basically there WAS food being served, just not for us. When I asked if Stuart was around (he’d been so welcoming before) I was informed he’d left. Well all I can say is; it shows!! It’s back to how it was. We won’t be bothering to visit again. Unless we buy some shares in the place, maybe then we’ll be considered ‘worthy’ customers.

A wonderful hidden gem! Food was outstanding as was the service! Very welcoming with our dog and had water set up for the pooch before we arrived! Will be back in a heartbeat!

good country pub local folk nice attitude good beers one of the best pubs in Shropshire Community owned good food and always there to serve customers recommended by famouslordhillmuseum museum on line sellers of incredible antiques and fine arts rated to class venue by vinterior on line

Lovely meal, lovely pub, lovely place

Great local run pub, prize winning beers and great staff

Dropped in for drinks. Excellent find!

Stopped off here for tea on the way to campsite food amazing staff amazing landlord and lady lovely people it's a must to eat here definitely coming back 👍

Great Community local. Sadly no food on offer the week we were in the area.

This is the second time we have been,while attending our motohome rally nearby,great sunday lunch,shame they dont sell crabbies ginger beer any more..

Food and service were excellent. Very dog friendly

OMG as kids say Everyone says I'm a food snob, but I just like things cooked properly Best Sunday Lunch ever, we all said it Everything was so fresh and perfectly cooked I also had the aranchini starter in lovely garlic and cheese sauce, also the best ive had 3 local real ales on. The Three Tuns was really well kept This place is a treasure, well done to the community for keeping it going Can't wait to return

Went to the FeFest event on Saturday. Excellent day out for the family. Amazing event completely free of charge. Thanks

Came to support FeFest and witnessed what could only be described as bullying, intimidation and complete unprofessionalism by Stuart the Manager to a young male staff worker. The young man had clearly made a mistake but for Stuart to repeatedly swear at him infront of lots of people was completely uncalled for. He abused his power as a Manager! Would not recommend this place nor will I be going back. Do hope the young man is ok as he was visibly shaking.

Best food around! The Cajun chicken burger was mouth watering 🤤 the spices were spot on. Lwozza yet again approved and rejoiced the food 😃

First time eating at The White Lion and most certainly will now be a firm favourite. Great choice of food and both our meals were delicious. Both had the very tasty belly pork to start. I then had the sweet potato curry and hubby had the steak pie. Staff were lovely and it has a lovely feel about it. Community have a little gem here, keep up the good work 👏

Lovely little village pub. I only had the soup but it was freshly made tomato and red pepper, lots of flavour served with a warm roll

Great food, very reasonable. Nice and hot. Olives so tasty. Pork Bites gorgeous. Friendly helpful staff.

First time in here tonight, will definitely be back , lovely country pub feel ,, very welcoming and great food , Andy

A lovely, cosy village pub. Our server Thomas George was extremely nice and attentive also set us a beautiful ambient atmosphere. Food was hot so was the waiter ;) and packed full of flavour (I would highly recommend the gyros, plates were left empty!). A good selection of alcohol on option too! I felt like I was walking on air after my visit here and would recommend popping in.

It's a simple village pub and that's not intended by any means in a derisory way, they're a rare find these days. We took a punt on a wet and miserable Wednesday lunch time. The pub was warm and welcoming in every respect. Steak and mushroom pie and chips was spot on, as was the Station bitter. Would happily recommend. And mustn't forget the very attentive barman. We'll be back.

Great food service and olde worldly feel will definitely be calling in again .well done

Visited for dinner for an outstanding dinner, food was cooked to perfection, speedy service and a great selection of beers. Also dog friendly which is great. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a great getaway at a local country pub with a warm fire. We also stayed at a lovely local Shepherds hut within walking distance called Robin’s Nest for anyone looking for a great weekend away.

Lovely evening, great food and a friendly welcoming community pub. Andy & Mandy

Some of their dishes have small size (really handy, thanks!), and some are different/original. Puddings include affogato or churros. Very good food.

Lovely village local. Great welcome and bar staff. Safe car park. Lovely warm fire and great choice of ales. Will definitely be back. Food options look very good and reasonable price so will try those next time

A great community pub with a decent menu and good selection of beers on draught.

Very good Sunday lunch. Really nice tender beef and good vegetables. Brilliant apple crumble. Good service

Real local village pub very busy for a monday

First time visit for food and drink on a damp night. Sat by the log burner to warm up and had a great meal with a oint of Salopian Shropshire Gold with the locals. What a local should be about

The atmosphere is always great at this pub. The food is always above and beyond expectation and the service is always great. Lovely ale too

Lovely atmosphere. Very good food including home made desserts which is so rare to find. Very friendly staff who gave very good service. Will definitely visit again.

Such a disappointing visit. Ushered into the Cow Shed. Zero atmosphere, stressed staff. Asked for water, didn’t arrive. Had to ask for cutlery, food cold by the time we had the cutlery. Food was ok, hot or even warm would have been nice. Asked for the bill, didn’t arrive, went to pay and left. Not asked once if everything was ok, in which case I would have mentioned it. First and last visit. I suspect from overhearing other guests that they won’t be returning. £50 odd hard earned money would have been better spent elsewhere. We wanted to support new owners. I hope things improve in the future for them as they have the foundation of what could be a great country pub. Beef was good (but cold) having been dragged from the pub to the Cow Shed. Over cooked broccoli, under cooked cauliflower cheese. The half a carrot and slither of parsnip taste was good but again cold. Ice cream scoop of mash….cold. I’m looking for some positives but I’m struggling to find them with either with the food or service.

Great meal for my son's birthday. Chloe was really great and food was fantastic.

Great pub. Lovely home cooked food, friendly and welcoming staff, nice setting, and good prices.

We had an excellent meal here (on Boxing Day). Despite the fact that the pub was very busy, the food came very quickly. All the staff were excellent, and I enjoyed a pint (or two) of their real ale.

Eaten here twice in the last few days so much better than the usual pub grub without the price. Will definitely be a regular. So far had the steak & blue cheese ciabatta with fries & the lamb stew with dumplings. Mulled wine was an added bonus this time of year

Enjoyed a two course meal here with three friends on Tuesday 28th November. The service was excellent and staff friendly. The main meals and desserts were excellent - tasty, piping hot and good prices. I had 2 pints of Shropshire Gold and I have tasted better, hence 4 stars. Thank you for a great evening.

Had our daughters 18th there. 23 all having sit down pre ordered meal. Atmosphere, log burner hospitality and welcome was superb- well done and thank you

Called in for a pint after a long walk - didn’t eat so can’t comment on the food - Atmosphere was friendly and the beer was nice enough - really good to see village pubs surviving - it’s a community pub apparently!

Great community owned village pub now under new management. We sat in the lounge area which was warm and welcoming with the log burner lit. We dined with friends and all had different dishes from the varied menu and all were excellent, as were the real ales. The new landlord Stuart and his staff were very friendly and welcoming. Definitely a good place for a warming meal on a dark winters night.

The White Lion is a community owned pub, which has existed since the 18th Century. The pub has had various work done recently to improve the pub inside and out, to provided a range of facilities for pleasure and business, ideal for groups to meet up. The pub was awarded the Rural Oscar for the Best British Pub 2023 by the countryside alliance. The pub is a traditional Shropshire pub and restaurant with excellent beer and a lovely beer garden.

Called while on a walk to escape the rain. Very friendly staff. Couldn't have been more helpful. Water for the dogs and all made very welcome. We had an evening booking but ended up staying for lunch. Beautiful burger and chips on the special board. Hubby had gammon and egg, which he said tasted incredible ! Guiness and local ale and gin, and we walked back to the van parked on a local site carrying some takeaway sandwiches for our tea. Will call again and highly recommend ☆☆☆☆☆

Lovely pub. Very friendly chatty staff. Good choice of food - excellent service & great tasting food, reasonably priced. Definitely going back.

After a long walk in the beautiful local countryside, this pub offers a warm and welcoming stop for delicious food with extremely friendly staff! We had the vegetable gyros & the californian burger sat in the quaint beer garden out back; totally delicious with fabulous presentation. Would highly recommend this pub to anyone passing through. Thank you guys!

We had reserved for a large party and were altogether in the stable room. Despite being short staffed the service was excellent. Food arrived promptly and was lovely. This pub is a community pub bought by all the villagers. Well done to them for keeping this lovely pub going

Made reservation for meals for 14 people. Service and food was efficient and tasty. Good night was had by all.

Very pleasant service & experience in their side room.

Breakfast on their brunch menu. Eggs overcooked.

Fantastic community Pub, friendly staff and great food.

We would like to thank Shaun & his Staff & Chef for the lovely Meals we had this Evening, it was a nice Evening to Celebrate are Ruby wedding , Thank-you,

I am biased but this really is a fabulous pub - eat here at least once a week and always delicious. Super atmosphere and lovely staff.

Lovely pub that begged to be visited given the sign outside shown in the pic. Staff were really friendly and there was a great 'locally' atmosphere in the bar where I was served. The dropped star is for the real ale as I tried two of the three on offer and they weren't up to the same standard, being noticeably less fresh then at other nearby pubs. Didn't have any food, but the 5 stars are for it's local reputation, which is very strong indeed.

We love our local! Fantastic pub

One found this place by taking the wrong turning. Made to feel very welcoming by staff. Shall visit when possible.

Great pub! Good beers and excellent food. A warm welcome and really lovely staff. We both had the special which was delicious, as were the puddings.

Food very nice lovely Sunday lunch staff very nice

Such a warm welcoming little gem! You don't find many places like this place and the food is fantastic!

Brilliant. Great beer and very warm friendly pub

Loved it. Great food and hospitality

This was a lovely find. The menu was varied and interesting, but we all chose sunday lunch. I must say that although we ordered 2 small lunches and 1 large lunch, there didn't seem to be any difference in portion size. The meal was, however, delicious. Desserts were 2 out of 3, the churros were a little overdone, and the chocolate sauce was a little thin. I would definitely visit again, I noticed they did a very good special, 2 courses for £10.

Great atmosphere, superb Sunday roast, good selection of gins.

A good old fashioned pub. Great Sunday dinner 👍

Brilliant community pup, good beer, and really great food at a good price. The sticky toffee pudding is possibly the best one I have ever had.

Great food and a lovely friendly pub..

Had lunch at The White Lion today and can thoroughly recommend it. The belly pork was the best I’ve ever had - just delicious. A great village pub - warm and welcoming. Would encourage you to give it try.

Excellent bar food and a very choice of beers. Loved to stay there.

I organised a group of 19 ladies to visit the White Lion yesterday for lunch from the Christmas menu. Shaun, the manager, was very easy to communicate with and understanding when I had to cancel a couple of places due to illness. We ate in the separate room at the back which was lovely and warm on a very cold day. It was just the right size for our party and it was great to have exclusive use of this room. The food was served quickly and efficiently and was superb. I can personally recommend the beef bourguignon as being delicious. Other ladies said the salmon and turkey were equally delicious. It was also very good value, as were the drinks. All 19 off us enjoyed our meal and will certainly be back another time.

Love this place , consistently high standard of food, service and experience. Highly recommended.

We stayed at a local campsite for the weekend and came across the White Lion. What can I say amazing food, great beer and above all else amazing, welcoming people. We enjoyed the first night so much we went back again. This community pub is a credit to the area and its people. I'm sure we will be back. 😁

Only ever had drinks here but the food looks good keep meaning to try sometime

Went for a meal 5 of us and put us on a smalll table laid out for 4 not enough room

Table for 6, service friendly and timing of meals perfect, Food lovely and really well presented All this on a planned quiz night .... Highly recommend.... Thankyou

Went for a meal and it was lovely best meal I've had out in a long time. Will definitely be going back.

Popular community-owned pub. Good range of beers.

We really enjoyed our 3 course dinner here. The food was really delicious - beautifully cooked and presented. Service was friendly and prompt. We shall certainly be back! 😊

Just had 2 turkey dinners how nice ..well cooked well presented well eaten..Happy friendly staff .well impressed well done

What an amazing gastro pub. The food is incredible, staff super friendly and great drink selection too, from real ales to an amazing gin choice. Will certainly be back again soon.

Had a great day last Saturday, music was great, pizza was lovely , staff were friendly just need an outside bar, 50 minutes queuing for drinks was not ideal!

Lovely pub. Wish we could have stayed for food as it looked lovely.

Really enjoyed some eclectic hot, sweet, sour Asian flavoured, Med flavoured easy eating food here… ! Try a bowl of crispy coated, big & juicy Chicken strips on the side dish menu, Jalepeno Poppers.. for a bit of heat, crispy coated peppers stuffed with cream cheese, both great as a starter! Not out of the freezer...home made! Polynesian Prawns dish, tasty with decent sized prawns in a chilli spicy sauce with salad and chips. Tried the Greek styled Gyros with Chicken, also available with Beef or Halumi, served on a flat bread, a Greek salad and a few chips, its a great tasting plateful of food! I had that evenings special of Sea Bass fillet, new potato's, Charred Asparagus and a Hollandaise Sauce..but asked for a side of chilli to sprinkle over the top and they obliged.! Fish cooking was spot on. Another of our party had Teryaki Beef with noodles, there was nothing left on that plate! We saw proper home made Burgers going out and staples like Fish & Chips, there's something for everyone.! We ate in the stable outbuilding, at first i thought we would be forgotten about in this quaint back room, that is separate to the pub..i was wrong, excellent table service all night and the lovely waitress kept us well refreshed!! Its a very busy bar, but don't be put off, the beer is great and there is the stable outside that seats 30 people! Also an outside bbq & seating area with a log fire on the night we were there! In a nutshell..Good hospitality. Great flavoursome food. North South East West.. it’s here, all home made and expertly cooked, quirky, tasty, well spiced and Jalepeno hot. Something for everyone.!! Proper home made cooking .. treat yourself to some great tasty food. Well done Shaun & the gang.

Not a great choice if you are vegan.

Lovely food at a reasonable price with great service. Well done 😁

Excellent service and great staff

Lovely community pub, congratulations to the people of Ash!

What a find! Great pub, real beer too. Can't go wrong.

Second time here amazing Sunday lunch we had beef and Turkey and cooked to perfection. Definitely will be going again. The staff were absolutely brilliant the bar man great at his job.

Great roast dinner, and haloumi with fantastic chips, we all ate far too much 😋

Fantastic little village pub,staff first class,very friendly & so welcoming, food was superb, best Sunday lunch I've had in a long time. Will definitely be going again

Lovely drink at a friendly village pub. Have heard the foods really good too. Planning on trying it soon x

A really welcome change to a village pub . Nice friendly young staff great dining experience. Good parking .Top Mark's

We went here for lunch whilst away in the caravan. I had the Wagyu burger off the specials board. It was a fantastic tasting burger, cooked just right so it's not dry, would definitely recommend. Everyone was happy with there meal. Some WiFi in the detached restaurant area would've been ideal to entertain the toddler.

Proper pub! Great menu not overpriced Well kept beer Excellent staff

Great welcome, lovely food, dog friendly

Went here under advice from Doggie Pubs app and was delighted to see the welcoming sign at the side of the road, boasting of a warm welcome to this community pub. However, we parked up, found a seat in the beer garden and was told by a passing waiter that we couldn't be served unless we were part of the Wake party that they were expecting. We were later told that they didn't open to the gen public until 4pm, which is confirmed here on Google. so why have the sign on the main road highlighting the pub? I suspect this pub warrants the score it receives in other reviews, but please take down the chalkboard if you're not open.

Excellent food served in a timely manner by friendly staff. Good range of beers at a reasonable price.

Fantastic food and lovely staff

Great country pub. Nice draft ale. Would come back when in the area.

Amazing friendly pub, food is delicious and well presented

Good old fashioned pub, very friendly

Lovely country pub with a fireplace, great selection of beer and yummy food and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. Great pub trip after a long covid enforced drought!