Wheatacre White Lion in South Norfolk

Very disappointed. Arrived Monday evening for a 4 night stay for work. When I was shown to my room it was instantly obvious the heating had not been on. It's mild for the time of year but it's late autumn so would expect a little warmth. The member of staff said they would need to override the heating to turn it on. So I sat tight for about 15 minutes, still no warmth to the radiators. I work outside so fortunately I was dressed warmly. I returned to the reception twice but clearly unable to rectify the heating. I understand that sometimes things go wrong but it's the way you deal with the problem. The extent of this was "I've done what I can" obviously expecting this would a satisfactory resolution. I stay away for work on a regular basis and I had a similar situation which was resolved when they brought a heater to my room and the offer of breakfast in the morning. I was made to feel like I shouldn't be continuing with the issue. I decided to leave as the room was just too cold. Very poor experience considering this is hospitality.

Lovely experience, great atmosphere and excellent food.

We stopped by for lunch and it was absolutely wonderful. Such a lovely atmosphere, friendly and very accommodating staff and delicious food. Would highly recommend! Thank you 😊

Dog friendly pub with fantastic food available in the bar or restaurant. Food continues to be full of flavour and plenty of it!

Stopped here for lunch and could not recommend it enough, lovely setting, warm friendly staff and the food was excellent. Lovely country pub and a new favourite of ours

Amazing place, everyone is so kind and amazing!! Had a lovely birthday meal with my twin here and they surprised us with a lovely gold decorated dessert that had 'happy birthday' on the plate Would recommend this place to everyone!

Had a delicious roast yesterday… beautiful pub and made even better with a great singer … well done to the whole team as it was busy

Fabulous meal today. Best gluten free & dairy free fish and chips I've ever had!! Couldn't have been more helpful.

Amazing food, lovely staff and a nice chilled atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit.

Attended a wedding reception. The food and service was excellent along with canopies and Buffett. I could not fault anything. Staff were more than helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Will certainly be back!

10/10 Excellent service, food,drink, Chicken club sandwich for lunch, absolutely delicious. If you're in the area this lovely country pub should definitely be on your places to visit list.

We were celebrating a 60th Wedding Anniversary and our group of 17 (adults, children and dog!) had a superb Sunday lunch at this pub. On booking Emily was really friendly and helpful - and everyone said their meals were excellent. Thank you!

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch, food was fabulous but service a little piece meal. Not forthcoming until you asked, thus not very attentive. Dinning room very warm, would have benefited having a few windows opened.

Found this gem by accident and had a lunch time meal and Sunday lunch. Must say the Yorkshire puddings were the best I have had and I come from Yorkshire!! Sunday lunch was the best I have had. Staff so friendly and accommodating. Definitely go again before we go home and would highly recommend it.

Only went there for food based on the reviews and wasn't disappointed. All meals were exceptional especially the pork belly. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a higher caliber of food away from Lowestoft.

Delicious food and a great friendly service, we really enjoyed our lunch here. Special thanks to the incredibly talented chef Liam! One of the best meals we have ever had in Suffolk! And the lovely waitress (sorry we don't know your name!). Thank you so much again, we will be back! 😊

Great little find, perfect for overnight stay, lovely staff, kind and friendly. We had 3 rooms and all very nice and clean. Opted for breakfast which was very filling and reasonable prices. Local beers on tap what more do you need? Recommend A*

Excellent place to stay, staff were brilliant, lovely surroundings, would recommend to anyone who wants some quiet time away

We booked a family table for 5 for Sunday. Cannot fault the food, speedy service and staff. I have a fussy hubby and he said it’s the best fish and chips he ever had ( he’s sampled plenty). We also order 2 roast beef and pork belly, I have never eaten a roast like it absolutely amazing everyone cleared their plates. Even though we were all full we couldn’t resist having a desert, and they were also amazing. Thank you will most definitely be returning soon.

Awesome Sunday roast. Needs more staff on a Sunday though. Attention to service was not the same quality as food produced.

Good food, but not enough variety. Friendly staff, with lovely grounds. Allows dogs too.

Not the cheapest of places but lovely food and staff, need access to toilets from caravan pitches

Beautiful large room with original features and huge comfy bed. Great attention to detail. Selection of teas and hot chocolate but no coffee. Did not eat here but have been told the food is excellent. I'd definitely come back.

We came for lunch which we had outside as the wheel chair access to the pub is very difficult. One of us had a ribeye which was very disappointing one of us had a burger which was nice but the chips all had black spots and we’re in edible I had the lamb which at £32 was the most expensive meal. The first two slices were delicious but the next two slices I could not cut. Too tough no one came to ask how the meal was very disappointing all round

It was Father's Day and we booked at the last minute but that was no trouble for them. Parking appears limited but there is more parking in the camping area beside the pub. We were greeted by friendly, smiling and very busy, staff. We enjoyed drinks in the garden before being seated in the stylish and well decorated dining room. The service was timely and fast, even on such a busy day. The food, superb. I had the roast Topside which was perfectly cooked, pink and succulent, impressive at 3pm in the afternoon, my daughter had the mushroom wellington which was equally good. My only complaint is the cheffy idea that we all want our roast in a pile, if, like me, you are not a fan of swede puree, you don't have a choice as it mixes with the gravy. The dessert was fab too, the salted caramel Crème Brulé and the chocolate brownie were divine. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

We ate here on the first night of mini break wild camping and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Went back on evening just for a drink. Lovely place, and dog friendly too.

Booked here for a family meal for four. Our meals were wonderful and my fish goujon sandwich was nothing short of magnificent (4in high. Wow). The other selections were club sandwich, toasted cheese and ham and chicken, and all were great. Super service from the very friendly wait staff. Recommended 👍

Excellent pub very friendly and welcoming food is top quality well worth a visit

Outstanding. Had the best lunch here. Fantastic food, great service and wonderful location. 10 out of 10. Had 3 courses and coffee, loved every bit of the whole experience.

Absolutely lovely friendly place the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is amazing the room's are immaculate. Highly recommend a visit.

Brilliant food, staff, service and camping field definitely recommend

Lovely dog friendly pub, menu not too extensive, but OMG, the portions were huge and amazing value for money. Service was also great , the staff being very attentive and happy to be there. Lovely pub, off the beaten track but well worth the few miles going of the main road

Came here for lunch for Birthday celebration. The place is really nice and the young lady serving was very good. The food all around was excellent, but sadly the service was very slow, nearly an hour before we got our lunch.

Very busy Sunday and fully booked but they found us a table. Good service and great food at a very reasonable price

Nice pub, friendly staff and great food. We stayed for a night and unfortunately a radiator leaked on my partners shoes and ruined them (hence loss of stars) Other than that, a nice B&B too.

Classy country pub with great food and drinks, worth a trip for the taxidermy alone!

An absolute gem of a pub! Great food, value and vibes! The piano man was an absolute dream to end the night with!

Great pub, lovely food,very comfy rooms and friendly welcoming staff.

Visited at lunchtime today whilst in the area for my partners birthday. Amazing, friendly service (I'd mentioned that it was my fiancé's birthday and arrived to a balloon and happy birthday sign, and we were given a taster dessert with Happy Birthday piped on it FOC). Food was fantastic, so tasty. This is my second visit and I'd go again.

We stopped in here for some food whilst staying at the Priory Glamp site. The staff are very friendly, and the food is out of this world ! If you are near, it's a must!

We’ve been eating at the White Lion for many years now, unfortunately our visit yesterday was disappointing. Service was great but the menu is now very limited as seen on the sample menu. Although there were some specials if you have a fussy eater you might struggle. The couple on the table next to us felt the same. This will prevent us booking again unless the menu changes, such a shame!

Me and my partner went in for a male and the food was cold my chips got put in a metal cup with paint chipping of it which did not eat the chips because they were soggy because they was in a metal cup. I have been there multiple times with family but when me and my and my partner went the way to service was slack if any fault like I got discriminated against Eva because of my age or sexuality preference

My partner and I went for a Valentine’s Day evening out, sadly very disappointing. The food is very good, if not a little bit on the pricey side but not too shocking, however, the service is essentially non-existent. First of all, we waited for around 20 minutes just for someone to come over and take an order, not overly a problem but it should’ve been a sign of things to come. After placing our order we waited. And waited. And waited. Around 40-50 minutes. In which time multiple tables had been served starters and main although ordering after us. I managed to wave down a waiter and ask about our food. We watched as him and another waitress went back and forth with each other. Soon after food finally arrived, with an apology and offer of a free dessert and our drinks taken off the bill. We thank the waiter and start eating. Now we’ve finished our mains and we wait. We wait and we wait and we wait. No one comes to ask if we want more drinks, no one comes to clear plates, no one comes to offer dessert. So we decide to pay and leave. This is the second time we’ve visited now and it’s the second time service has been poor. So for anyone going the food is lovely. But be prepared to wait.

Birthday meal for my nephew. Service was excellent and everyone enjoyed lunch.

Came for a meal on Christmas Eve with my partner and puppy (there’s a dedicated seating area that’s dog friendly). Every member of staff we spoke to were so lovely and welcoming. Our food was absolutely delicious some of the best food I’ve ever had out. The pub is cosy and inviting, a lovely atmosphere and booked to go back for another special occasion.

First time having food ,good service , good range of choice, comfortable seating area.

Amazing! Went for dinner on a Tuesday night and was the best evening meal we have had. Staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Will become a regular spot for us!

Gloriously beautiful situation and gardens, inside has a cosy bar and spacious restaurant. Popular with locals and visitors alike as well as some well behaved dogs who very much appreciated the doggie bar treats. The staff were lovely - friendly and helpful and buzzing round making sure all were having a good time. The menu is obvious put together by someone who knows and loves food and was executed very well indeed. Highly recommend!

Outstanding place to stay and eat . A great welcome the hosts could not have been more friendly and helpful. Lovely rooms and the best menu I have seen in years . Came across this by chance on booking.com was the best find in many years . Can’t recommend this place highly enough

Visited here this evening to celebrate our birthdays on our weekend away. We were able to book a table to eat with our dog too and the was absolutely amazing, along with the service/staff. I’m a coeliac (gluten free) and had some lovely choices on the menu and felt confident with what I was being served. Would definitely recommend!!

Been vegan for 20 years, been all over the world, had some great vegan food, and you know what, we didn't expect to find such good quality vegan food in the middle of the broads! The cauliflower stater was perfect, so perfect, I ordered another. I had an excellent vegan Sunday roast for mains, it was superbly seasoned! It was really good. So, so impressed with this place. The staff were a delight, it wasn't expensive, it's a lovely old building and the outdoor area is really well presented. Top quality vegan food! The toilets even had mini hand towels to dry your hands. Only seen this in 4/5 star restaurants. Nice touch!

Live local to here but never had anymore than a drink before. Perfect roast for Mr and perfect fish & chips for me. Definitely be back.

Met up with old friends and the spacious dining area allowed for a large table. Plenty of choice on the menu with some interesting and very pleasant combinations. The food was of a good quality and quantity served promptly and all together which doesn’t always happen with large groups. Although it is a fair bit off the beaten track it is well worth the diversion.

Had a meal and stayed the night. Meal was wonderful and the room was comfortable and clean. However, the service was fantastic... Nothing was too much for us and a nice little birthday surprise for me too. Lovely relaxed atmosphere made for a superb evening all round. Thank you.

Busy night when we visited and bit of slippage on quality and service. Orders incomplete and food a little disappointing.

WE had a lovely evening at The White Lion. The service was excellent and so was the food. I am vegetarian and ordered the beetroot tart which was gorgeous...so much flavour in the beetroot and dressed with courgette spaghetti and watercress(?) and pine nuts and served with hassleback potatoes. Even in this day and age, it is not always easy to find tasty and interesting vegetarian food but I would be very keen to go back and try the other options on the menu at this pub. My friends are meateaters and also enjoyed their meals...beautiful food, well presented. Highly recommend for vegetarians/vegans and meateaters!

Went to the white lion on Friday last week. Absolutely great setting, atmosphere was perfect, staff were very attentive. The food was also delicious, value for money was definitely achieved and will definitely go back!

Had a great stay and evening meal and drinks but breakfast in the morning was disappointing one small poached egg overdone one piece of bacon that you could snap it was that dry ,one mushroom one sausage one grilled tomato small pot of beans was well over priced for what you got apart from that had nice time .

Amazing food staff excellent dog friendly easy 100 out of ten what a lovely pub I live in Wortwell but found a gem for food hospitality And a beautiful pub pub inside and out two great meal recently ❤️❤️❤️❤️

We have now visited The White Lion for many months and both the food and service is perfect. We sat outside in the summer and in the restaurant in the cooler months and on both occasions the smiling staff have been most welcoming. I would recommend to all who enjoy good food and helpful staff.

Wonderful Sunday lunch, staff very attentive, they were very busy but still did a great job. My pork was amazing and what I loved food came out so hot. Great value Keep up the good work🎄

Called in for lunch and was greeted with a warm welcome, shown through to the restaurant which was beautifully decorated for Christmas, was recommended that I had the roast Turkey, and it was amazing! Presentation, flavours and service were all spectacular. I will definitely be...

Friendly and polite service. The food was fantastic. Thoroughly recommend. Will definitely go back in order to try something different on the menu.

We have visited The White Lion before and it's always been very good but our most recent visit was excellent! We visited to celebrate a family birthday. Really good menu - good choice of starters and mains. The food was excellent - everything was beautifully...

We visited here whilst staying in the area. They were clearly extremely short staffed and struggling. Whilst I do understand that hospitality is suffering at the present time, your diners should still receive a certain level of service. The 2 members of staff were friendly,helpful...

Beautiful room, spotless! we both had a really relaxing stay and a great nights sleep. we stayed for a wedding reception so unfortunately didn't eat but the food looked amazing! Friendly staff, we could not fault it. we will be back again.

After a disappointing dinner at Graze in Beccles last night, we needed somewhere to restore our faith in the local restaurants. We visited Whiteacre White Lion for lunch today and have come away after having one of the best meals in recent memory. The service,...

Two really good meals but not cheap. A couple of local real ales and cover available in the front garden.

Booked for large family get together. Food was reasonable but not everything served was as advertised. No cauliflower cheese with roast. Biggest downfall was all doors open and the place was inundated with flies. Owners need to put fly screens on doors and citronella candles...

Friendly welcome by Jay the owner. Nothing too much trouble. Room with lovely views over fields. Quiet location. Excellent food, hard working, competent happy staff. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, would recommend.

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely quiet location. We were made to feel very welcome, all the staff were extremely friendly and both the accommodation and food are highly recommended. This was our first visit to Norfolk and we enjoyed exploring the quiet...

Disappointing! Eight friends finally managed to get together for a meal at the Wheatacre White Lion. Unfortunately, the management failed to notify us that they were very short staffed and a party of over 20 people were attending as well as other diners. Consequently, we...

Came here for Sunday Lunch, and have to say the Service and Food were really good. The only let down was that the room for the meals was packed out and with so many people there the noise was terrible we were tired of saying...

We stayed here for one night, booked through booking.com didn’t get the deluxe room we paid for. We were given an ordinary room unlike the room on the website. The sheets on the bed were bobbly so uncomfortable. The room carpet smelt of vomit which...

Spent a Friday and night on one of two grassed areas at the rear of the pub. Electric hook ups and drinking water available to replenish the camper. Toilets are in the pub. The location is superb and although next to a road,the traffic was...

The service was very slow. My family were the only table waiting for food so expected a shorter wait. Most of the food was good. I had salmon. Unfortunately my food was not hot. I sent it back and it was given a blast in...

We booked here for a Sunday dinner while we were on holiday in Norfolk. This lovely pub was exactly what we were after. Staff were all very friendly, service was very good. The food was delicious. There is no children’s menu they just make smaller...

Can’t fault this restaurant. I’ve had 2 lunches here in as many days and both have been wonderful. The staff are all friendly, polite and helpful, the food is great and plentiful. Combined with lovely surroundings it’s definitely a winner for me and I’ll certainly...

Nice food and friendly service! I would say after a few trips this was nearly 5* but we had a terrible waitress once! Only once but it does make a difference. Been great last few times.

Perfect Sunday roast for four people nice atmosphere and good value with polite and friendly service. ten out of ten. Well done all

Lovely country pub. Delicious food and great service. We particularly enjoyed the pork belly and the chicken supreme. The pub was very accommodating of dogs in the bar area.

We had a terrific welcome when we arrived and a fabulous room with comfortable furniture and plenty of space. Recommend you ask for room three on booking. We had such a friendly welcome and then when we had dinner, the food was excellent. Highly recommend...

Very welcoming pub, we had pre-dinner drinks in the bar and our food orders were taken at our table. When the food was ready we were called to our table in the restaurant. The food was superb and the portions generous with the staff always...

We stayed in the B&B following a wedding nearby. All the staff were really friendly and helpful, the breakfast was also great! The room was clean and comfortable.

First time visit to pub Lovely pub, friendly staff and great food Will definitely becoming back Thank you

Chose this place as it was literally situated a minute from my brothers home. The room i had was quirky with furniture dating back to my parents time. Overall a decent stay. My room had a shower that was more than adequate. The minus points...

Had a lovely stroll to this pub at which I’d booked lunch for 6 of us. Staff were friendly and the food was absolutely top notch! Great job guys! Had a fab weekend down there at Waveney River Valley and if any of us come...

Lovely food in idyllic setting. Friendly staff and good service.Very good value for money,Sunday roast exceptional

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Found this wonderful pub in the middle of nowhere. Excellent dishes especially our starter of smoked salmon with horseradish & cream cheese which was wonderful. Attentive & friendly service. Highly recommended.

Evening meal was excellent. The pub punches above it's weight. Great staff, very friendly. Highly recommended.

Visited this restaurant twice in a week, first for Sunday lunch and then on a Wednesday evening. Beautiful food and a great atmosphere. Great staff. Would definitely recommend this place.

Went here today with hubbie for a meal. We both said we can’t believe we’ve never been before. Really lovely welcoming place, friendly staff and superb food at a reasonable price. What more could you ask for. Loved it and we’ll definitely go back

We found the pub online whilst staying at the nearby Waveney River Centre. The on site pub weren't serving food as they had staff shortages and so we really did need somewhere to eat in the evening. After a beautiful 2+ mile walk we were...

The food was 1st class, the Haddock was excellent and I can personally recommend the Pork Belly. Set in the middle of beautiful countryside the outside de luxe seating area was well spread out with shade or sun and a drink & cooling area for...

We were staying locally, and spotted the Wheatacre White Lion, purely by chance. We were able to reserve a table and the place, food, ambience and service did not disappoint. The place is tucked away in the middle of the Countryside - a mix of...

Dinner here on Friday....so impressed booked Sunday late lunch....even better! Fabulous or even perfect atmosphere for a fairly remote village pub, restaurant and small hotel....dog and horse friendly, live music....cant think what they could do better! Locals from 40 mins there so well known and...

Excellent food, I had pork belly that melted in your mouth. Very helpful and cheerful staff. Covid spacing was done with taste.

I’d heard good things about this place and it didn’t disappoint. This was our first visit but certainly won’t be our last. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious!! My partner and I had a roast. I had beef, my partner...

Cannot fault our meal at the white lion! I have wanted to come here for so long but was worried about the vegetarian option as there was only a mushroom risotto and I don’t eat mushrooms. I called prior and they said they could accommodate....