White Lion in Lichfield

We have been here so many times and it is excellent every time. We were lucky enough to dine here twice this month as we had relatives here from Devon, followed by friends from New Zealand. Delicious home cooked food and plentiful portions as always. I can personally recommend the whitebait and prawn cocktail starters. If you like game - the pheasant is wonderful, as is the partridge. Fillet steak was amazing, I don’t think anyone could be disappointed whatever dish they choose!

We have been here countless times and it has never disappointed. Excellent food, plentiful, fresh and beautifully presented every time. Thank you once more to Bev and the team for a warm welcome and fantastic meal.

Excellent food and excellent service . Here for Sunday lunch and beef melts in the mouth. 100% recommend - although please don't all come at once as I'd like to get a table again!" !

After about our 15th visit over the past couple of years, I thought it's now high time for an honest review. A small, quaint country pub with a lively bar and well-appointed restraunt, located in a unique setting, this pub is a little semi-hidden gem. Visiting for mid-week evening dinners, weekend evenings, and a few Sunday lunches, the quality of food and drinks has proven to be reliable and to a very high quality at affordable cost. The sea bass and prawns dish has proven to be a delicious firm favourite, and, along with the quality of beef on the Sunday dinner, you'll be struggling to equal in a much more high-end and expensive establishment. Very efficient and friendly staff ensure your visit is enjoyable and when the 86 year-old father-in-law says things like : "we should not tell anybody about this pub, we don't want it to be so busy we can't get a table" ...... then you know they are doing something right!

Wow! We pre ordered our main meal which was venison Wellington. It was a very generous portion accompanied by plentiful vegetables and the best dauphinois potatoes I have ever had! Outstanding quality for money. Thank you Mark & Bev. Just delicious.

Great visit for Mothers Day,food was of a high standard and plenty of veg and trimmings available with the Sunday roast.A traditional pub where space is tight but comfortable at the same time. Cosy log fire.

We have been here countless times and will never stop coming! Amazing food, fresh, hot, plentiful and beautifully presented. Never fails to be a wonderful meal and the waiting staff are friendly and welcoming every time.

Home cooked food, tastes absolutely beautiful. Portions are generous, and can’t talk highly enough of the effort they make to produce a beautiful, tasty meal. Tops all restaurants for Sunday dinner, excited to enjoy an evening meal there one evening.

My husband and I have been going here for Sunday dinner quite often over the past year. I’ve got to say, it is always excellent and amazing value for the quality. It has a real ‘homely’ feel to the pub and the cooking which we love. It’s small and quaint, but perfect in every way in our opinion! :-)

Excellent food, that’s served in a friendly atmosphere! Fillet steak is always a favourite! Staff friendly and attentive!

Randomly stopped off for Sunday lunch and what a great decision. Lovely quality food and friendly welcoming staff. Then there’s the dessert menu!!! Excellent

We went for lunch for other half’s birthday Lovely food , good service friendly staff good value.Good atmosphere nice and clean .

First visit and definitely won’t be the last! Such a lovely warm atmosphere and the staff are fab! Food was gorgeous and the whole evening was smashing! Five stars from me

As always here - lovely friendly staff, amazingly tasty food, huge portions and just a throughly enjoyable evening. A place where I am never afraid to choose something new because nothing has ever disappointed!

Quite a nice pub. I enjoyed the service whilst stopping in Tamworth for a family reunion and would come again.

so i was greated by tom houston and he was delightful. service was quick and drinks were out fast. althought the drinks didnt contain ice. they were quite warm. then the food came out and it tasted quite yummy until i found a toe nail in my mash potato. i called tom over and he apoliseged for this mistake and added another one for extra flavour. service was 10/10 from tom houston and i will definitly be back soon! thanks a lot

The pheasant with mushrooms and a brandy sauce melted in the mouth, my husband tried the burger. A healthy salad made you feel less guilty for enjoying a generous portion of chips, onion rings and the succulent burger topped with bacon and cheese. A friend also enjoyed the sea trout in white wine sauce, again beautifully made and delicious. We are ALWAYS pleased when we visit the white lion. A gem not to be missed.

As always the food at the white lion is superb. The chicken with haggis and a whiskey sauce was delicious, and the partridge divine. Thanks Bev and Mark; you are both treasures!

We love it here - we have been many times over the last few years as couples, groups, friends and every time is brilliant. The staff are great; the ambience is nice and relaxed. The food is just amazing, fresh, tasty and plentiful every single time. The game is something you have got to try - I can happily say I will try anything this menu has to offer as I am confident it won’t disappoint!

The food here is AMAZING fantastic menu a real treat a proper country pub with fresh fish game steaks amazing home made pies . I would recommend booking.

Still one of the best places to eat in the area. Always freshly cooked, generous portions and very high quality. Said it before - you need to go a long way to get a better meal!

this pub is by far the worst pub in Tamworth i cant believe the staff and the staffs kid the kid was the rudest teenager ever i thought i was in a american high school the hygeane is terrible the plates are dirty because i...

Eaten here many times, good food, well cooked, varied menu and specials -you definitely need to book. The food reception area is a little cluttered/chaotic and looks like the bar area needs a good tidy up but this doesn’t affect the food/service. Would recommend trying...

We had a family meal on Sunday and it was super, A really excellent Pigeon pate for starters, Beautiful beef and a good selection of vegetables plus lots of roast potatoes and all very hot served on hot plates, an extensive pudding board completed the...

Fantastic Sunday lunch with the family! Best home cooked food in the area by far! Staff very friendly and always accommodating!

Lovely friendly country pub. Fantastic atmosphere .busy but relaxed .staff very welcoming and helpful the home cooked at its very best . Good selection or drinks not over priced .all 8n excellent night out Very highly recommended

The food at The White Lion is always fantastic. It’s a lovely, cosy country pub and would definitely recommend a meal here.

Had Sunday dinner here today with family and it was great, it was the best meal out in a long time. We will definitely be returning

Excellent family meal. Good, friendly service and traditional Sunday lunch. Good portions and choices. Pudding choice was great and tasted excellent.

We visited The White Lion for Sunday lunch after several recommendations from friends. We were not disappointed! The service was warm and friendly and the food was delicious, fresh and piping hot. We will be back.

My wife and i have been coming to this pub for a few years now. Food is excellent quality and good sized portions and value for money. During lockdown we have missed being able to come to the pub. However the takeaway service has kept...

First visit here, won £20 of our food at a ABBA night just round the corner. We ate in the bar because we took our small dog. The wife had Cajun chicken and I had the fish without the chips. Both meals was so tasty...

Food was fabulous. Not cheap, but not too pricey either. Nice surroundings in countryside setting. Only downside was that the lady who we presumed to be the owner was quite abrupt (came over several times during the evening to query our orders) and didn’t realise...

I love coming here when I can. The food is consistently of a high standard. Beef medallions was my go to main because nowhere else comes close to cooking the fillet steak like it and the sauce is heaven. However the choice of specials on...

Youths coked out of their heads another nice bar in Tamworth

We met family here and joined together for lunch. The food is all home cooked, traditional and great tasting. Fabulous service throughout and really good value for money!

I would not recommend this pub at all. We had booked a christmas lunch there Saturday night what a disaster. The staff where very rude and unhelpful. The food was cold. didnt get food the same time. My friend found plastic in her food and nothing was done. I sent my food back as i had my meal but my freinds where still waiting for theres for about 15mins then mine went cold. I asked for my money back and was told i had to get it off some other person as she gave my meal to someone else. I dont know her name but she was wearing glasses and very rude.THIS PUB IS A TOTAL JOKE.

Four visits in a row we've been presented with bills that have been wrong. It's always been on the drinks. Also have 2 separate groups of friends who have had the same issue.Last Friday the food was unusually slow. I very politely mentioned this to the waitress who reacted in a slightly unfriendly way. I'll leave it at that.The kitchen clearly is well staffed as the food is always excellent. I've had enough of bills that are consistently wrong with drinks being added on, whether it be an extra pint or larger measure of wine than ordered.

We had booked some time in advance for our group which appeared to be very necessary as all the tables had been reserve.The Sunday lunch was a classic British meal with generous helpings of vegetables and superb gravy.The service was excellent and price very reasonable.

Booked in for Sunday Lunch with my Dad and some family friends. The staff were really friendly and relaxed, saw us to our table and were quick to get our drinks orders sorted.Despite being fully booked, there was no pressure to order quickly, eat quickly and go - we had plenty of time to order our meal, eat at our leisure and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.The food was lovely - we all went for the traditional roast beef Sunday dinner and everything was cooked beautifully and really tasty. We had all had different desserts and all of us were very happy.We would all definitely recommend eating here - and booking ahead!We'll certainly be back.Thank you all at the White Lion for a lovely Sunday afternoon dinner

Thoroughly enjoyed my venison, whilst my samples of the other dishes told me that the steak pie and the grilled swordfish would have been great menu choices too. Everything freshly cooked and piping hot with generous portions, indeed perhaps too generous. The pub is nicely decorated with attentive staff and comfortable seating. There are two reasons for me not making it a 5 star review and both won't matter for many people. Of the normal draught beers they sell, the best one, Tribute was unavailable. The Pedigree and Black Bull are not a patch on Cornwallis finest. The other is the time for the food to arrive. Without us having had a starter to share it would have been too long. It makes for a nice relaxing evening, but could spoil your night out. We noticed they were advertising for kitchen staff so perhaps that explains it. Having said that, when the food arrived the time put into making it shone through in the quality. Having discovered it thanks to a neighbour's recommendation, we'll be back!

Fantastic Sunday lunch , it didn’t seem like a pub lunch , it was like a good home cooked Sunday lunch. I had lamb , partner had beef could not fault it . The owner Bev was very welcoming to us , as we had not been before . The whole staff were great . Was a lovely family run pub and that’s what it felt like . Can’t wait till next month as this will be one of our locals . 5 stars heartily recommended. Al & Al

Superb lunch, good selection, choice and value. Will definitely return. Quality service in a quaint village pub.

Great little pub with excellent food and friendly staff great service the emails were cooked to perfection. The beer was in excellent condition. I would certainly recommend this for any one in the area

Super, classic Sunday lunch with meat choices (and fish/veggie alternatives) served in a good village setting. The staff were all friendly and attentive. All the food was expertly and freshly prepared (I recommend the wonderful, home-made, large yorkshires),including two potato styles with a good variety of seasonal fresh veg.

It’s taken far too long for us to try the White Lion despite living not far away. The only negative was our table being late and eating quite late, however it was worth the wait.

Despite this place not being far from us, it's been nearly a year since we last visited, and as we enjoyed it last time we booked ourselves a table for a meal.

Lovely location and a proper local, country pub. A level (or two above Gastro pub.) Great food cosy quirky split level dining room. Attentive staffs, although our server was young she could not have been more friendly and sociable without being intrusive. Intuitive is how I would describe her. They had an excellent blackboard specials menu with three fresh game options. I was spoilt for choice. My Spanish Colleague was so impressed he offered to pay the bill. Being gallant I let him.

I’m visiting the area for work, so thought I’d try The White Lion for food rather than have beans on toast in my hotel.

Visited with Friends on Saturday. All of our meals were fab couldn't complain about anything. Plenty to chose from, home cooked food and great meals something different from the specials board. Was looking forward to going after our last visit was over a year ago and it didn't disappoint. Service was great too. Highly recommend and will try and visit more often. Thank you

A main course steak is served as a 5 course. First the steak then the chips, then the peas and so on. Land lady comes with plenty of attitude. it comes across that she is doing us a big favor. We have had this situation on a number of occasions, and no longer go.

I used to love coming to this pub.

Booked for a family meal following a visit to the National Arboretum on Remembrance Sunday.

Second time we have been on a weekday evening - and it was very busy, which is a good sign! Food - for all 4/5 of us - was excellent both times, including game and gammon. Delicious desserts, also. Recommended - but do book!

I travel down from Manchester approx. every other month and dine with my extended local family at the White Lion.This is a great pub with great locally sourced food,friendly staff and superb service.Well worth suffering the M6.I would recommend to anyone locally or nationwide! Thank you,,,, john from ramsbottom

Just been for a meal here and the food was great, the timings where great, the people are great but! I poured my pregnant wife a glass of water and there was a bug ( silver fish) in the pre filled water bottle, when I had approached who I assumed to be the manager she had first said it was a crack in the glass ( as it was near the edge) then I picked it out and showed her, with no apology she had picked it off me and said “ must be a bit of lemon”...... I was looking for no more than an apology but discarded my comments and walked away.

Great meal as always and 2 happy waitresses added to a great night out. A special meal was superbly cooked and a good selection of vegetables/salads and nice chips. Service, Food and Value... 5 stars

You got lots of veg the beef was rare and cool, place was a bit dusty. fly in the vinegar bottle, staff was nice, bit over priced for what you got I would not go again

Spent nearly 200 pounds tonight the food was great as always . Pity the customer service didn’t match we eat here sometimes would eat here more if we were made more welcome it appears if you aren’t a local or a regular you are treated completely differently . My sister made the comment no wonder so many local pubs are closing if they don’t make people from out of the village more welcome . I don’t think we will return

I have never been disappointed by this place. It is a well-run family business. The staff are brilliant and the food is great - good wholesome well-cooked and presented food - not Michelin standards but excellent just the same. Good atmosphere and gets booked up so book well ahead. Caters for most dietary requirements

Visited the White Lion yesterday evening as a treat for my daughter and her partner to celebrate daughter's degree.

Visited this charming pub for lunch yesterday. What a gem! The staff were courteous and friendly. There was a choice of roasts including beef, pork and chicken. The food was served well and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was cosy and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. Thank you for a very enjoyable lunch.

My wife and I have eaten here a few times now, the food is beautifully cooked, fresh and plentiful. The fresh battered cod is an absolute must.

What a lovely surprise to find this fantastic pub, serving delicious home cooked food. Friendly staff, nice wine and beer. Sunday lunch was delicious, unfortunately I was too full for pudding......but other members of our family did and enjoyed every mouthful. We shall definitely return!!

Visited here for Sunday lunch today and can only describe it as superb. The food was genuinely homemade and 100% fresh. The beef was roasted perfectly and the veg & gravy was so tasty. Lovely people, great service and a good price. Will definitely be visiting again.

We found this pub on tripadvisor as we were making our way home after a weekend away. We were made to feel very welcome the minute we walked in, even with a one year old having a tantrum as she was hungry.

I made a last minute booking for a table for a Saturday evening. I wasn't expecting to get a table, but they managed to get me a table roughly around the time i wanted my reservation.

Great food, have to wait a bit longer and costs bit more but worth it. Good sized portions. Lovely small room with friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend!

My friend recommended The White Lion at Harlaston as i was looking for somewhere to take my parents for their anniversary.The fillet medallions were probably one of the best steaks I've ever had. My dad said his Seabass was the best pub meal he's ever had. The place is small but has a lovely atmosphere. Staff are friendly and attentive. Unspoilt by progress. Definitely returning to this place

Cosy, friendly staff. I went in for drinks after a local walk. I'm not sure if there are two rooms but they looked cosy.

I visited here with my business partner on the 3rd February this year. They were fully booked, but thankfully accommodated us later in the evening, after we explained we were travelling for 3 hours and were staying down the road at the Hayloft in Haunton Village (Also worth looking at for accommodation if needed).

Thankyou for making my mum's 76th birthday meal so wonderfull. All eleven of our party had the most amazing Sunday Lunch from booking to eating was PERFECT thankyou again

I booked for a party of 12 for my daughters 18th Birthday.The service and the food is outstanding.The food is freshly cooked and exactly as ordered.I fully recommend this pub for its super restaurant.Thank you all at the White Lion for a lovely evening!

Booked for my mum’s 80th birthday, this is her local(!) but the rest of us travelled from Coventry, Lambourn and...

We came here with my brother for a meal for his 60th birthday. It was a Monday night so one...

We love Sunday lunch at the White Lion. The meat is melt in the mouth delicious, the vegetables are plentiful...

Four of us dined here tonight. Can't fault anything we had, indeed we are all fussy eaters, so this is...

The White Lion is on the small side, so do book before you go. The food here is very good. The service was excellent, and if they know in time will look after the gluten free folk. The Sunday menu is what you would expect, but go through the week then it is very good. In the past I have had partridge and pheasant, the fish dish is top notch as well. The Staff could not have done anymore for us, in general a very good place to eat. Is there a downside, then it is only a small one. There is no proper high chair for small children, but they do have a child seat that ties onto a chair.

Expecting a great meal but this time was absolutely fantastic. Pate to start, with toast. Medallions of fillet steak was superb with hot plates and even hotter vegetables and dauphinois potatos, fantastic taste. Thanks to the staff for a swift efficient service with no fuss

Sin duda la mejor comida que he tenido. Han pasado dos semanas en una fila ahora con amigos y mi novio, me encanta, un 5 estrellas y el personal es encantador. Sin duda, va a ser nuestro ahora! Nadie va que probar el pastel de carne con cerveza y la maltratada cod!

Fantástica comida de domingo para mi papá 80th cumpleaños 13 comensales en total, todos los alimentos recién cocinados a la orden. Referencia crítica anterior si quieres una comida rápida, pruebe un asador!

Me encanta este lugar mucho. Yo vivo en Manchester, pero mi familia vive en Tamworth. Siempre me dan emocionado cuando sé que estás bajando y sabemos que vamos allí para la cena. Literalmente soñar sobre el pastel de queso y conseguir lejos de emocionarse!

Service was slow. Over an hour for Sunday lunch to be served despite it being quiet. Meat dish was bland. Veg fresh and well cooked.Glass hygiene leaves plenty to be desired.

Visited with my wife and two young children staff were very accomadating and the food certainly hit the spot good home cooked fare the mint and lamb pie was amazing

The staff are so friendly and the food was so tasty and well presentedDesert was delicious and gf Table was served with water

We had a lovely meal here for my daughter's birthday. Menu was varied with something for everyone. Service was friendly and attentive, and all meals were served piping hot! We will definitely be back, but I won't be driving! They have a really good selection of gin!

Had a lovely evening on the suggestion of some friends who had been previously.drinks a little restricted but enough to choose from.Lovely atmosphere, very busy although it meant our food orders took a while to arrive. Noticed some diners who were wiser than us and seemed to have ordered in advance of arrival.Would definately return but on the provisl of booking our chosen table in advance and possibly pre order meals to save the wait.Staff extremely efficient thoigh and were friendly throughout.The food was excellant when it arrived , friends al. Had starters that were excellant.The main courses were all from the specials board that covered all tastes and were superb.the presentation and effort was of far higher class of restaurant so a massive well done to the chef.Only issue was the salad that was served as a side was tasty altjough the use of lettuce spoilt it somewhat due to it being rather harsh in taste and poor choice of leaves.Definately a return is on the cards.Lovely bar area area to chill out in follwing the meal

Went with friends. Lovely atmosphere. Had a little wait for the table but staff attentive. Decided to try the partridge as I've never had before, it was delicious and the staff were happy to go through and Discuss the difference between pheasant and partridge etc. Only thing I would have liked a like more choice on the main menu but it did make me try something different off the specials! Just told my husband and now he'd like to go.

Was a lovely Sunday lunch just like home made .Staff are very attentive and would go back again.Hubby was pleased he got mash spuds and peas.

A great country pub that serves fantastic seasonal food including locally shot pheasant and partridge. Well priced and popular with the locals, says it all really!

Live locally and eat there often. Also eat at other pubs and restaurants. Got to go a long way to get a better meal so would definitely recommend. Quality and value unbeatable. Recommended to many friends who also agree!

Excellent freshly cooked food at reasonable prices. The menu is not that extensive but there is a reasonable choice of dishes on offer including specials. My advise would be to reserve a table to avoid disappointment as this pub is out in the sticks you may find find that you have made a wasted journey.The staff always seem very plesent and friendly.My only slight concern is that the resurant is a little cramped plus it can get a little warm in there when eating.other than that this is one of our favourite places to eat even though it's a good 20 miles away from where we live we find the 30 min drive worth while to visit the white lion.

After such a good night last year we chose to hold our staff Xmas meal at the white lion again and as usual they delivered on everything.There aren't many places I have been where they can get meals out to large groups of people on time and hot, Bev, Mark and the staff nailed it again for us with all 30 people served at the same time with tasty piping hot home cooked food.Everyone of the staff and their partners loved the food and really enjoyed the evening.I just wanted to say thank you very much from everyone as we had a fantastic time as usual. Merry Xmas to you all.

We were recommended to come here by a variety of folks in a village a few miles away . Visited and ate here a couple of weeks ago to test drive it and wow their swordfish steak was a joy to behold!Visited today with a large friends / family group to celebrate the old mans 80th and again we were treated to fab surroundings and fab food! Our waiter was a great mix of friendly and efficient too ! The landlady bent over backwards to ensure the visit was a success ... thanks to all!

I had the duck spring rolls followed by partridge wrapped in bacon, both of which were first class. My wife had breaded mushrooms followed by hake in crispy breadcrumbs. Loved the mushrooms and enjoyed the hake even more. A reasonably priced fleurie sealed our enjoyment. Service was good. Will return.

We went on a recommendation. The pub itself is lovely and the staff very welcoming. The food fantastic though we had a 7 year old in our dining party so booked at 6.45 and didn't get starter till after 7.45 then a main after 8.30 ish. The food itself was fantastic with a mixed party eating fish and steaks all cooked to perfection. Unfortunately no room for dessert though the temptation was there the stomach protested.Will definitely be back to try the Sunday lunch but will make a lot earlier reservation

What a lovely time we had here. Lovely village , with a lovely pub . Food was amazing , I had the chicken roast dinner my husband had the roast beef dinner , my husband said it was the best beef dinner he had ever had (including mine ha ha ) we did have a longer wait than we would of liked , but it certainly was worth the wait . The staff were so friendly and polite. I higher recommend the white lion for Sunday lunch . We will be returning very soon

We went on a Saturday night - we had booked a table. It was a lovely evening so we sat outside for a few drinks. The waitress brought out the menus so we could have a look at them whilst we carried on drinking. She also cam out and took our orders and then called us in when the food was ready. Excellent food in a good location - thank you!

Had a fantastic steak here perfectly cooked to my liking. Would definitely recommend a visit. Very friendly staff and great drinks.

I have been to this pub with my husband And friends on several occasions great food everytime fantastic steaks very filling and home made chips the best Go on try it