White Lion in Isle of Wight

Lovely traditional country pub with first class accommodation. Ideal location for walking and touring in the south of the Isle of Wight. The staff are particularly friendly and attentive.

We stayed here for 3 nights, we had the large family room and two double rooms for our family. All rooms were nicely decorated and very clean with plenty of facilities including coffee machine. We had breakfast and evening meal every day of our stay and all meals were delicious. All staff were friendly and accommodating- especially for our youngest daughter who has a dairy intolerance. We would definitely recommend this as a place to stay and eat!

Had a wonderful weekend away on the Isle of Wight. Had a bit of trouble finding the pub as a lot of the roads were closed on the island for some reason but the sat nav soon re-directed us. Pub was great. Great staff and the accommodation was quite spacious with all the amenities you could ask for. We ate in the pub which was good, breakfast was lovely. Easy to park in the car park, which was never too busy. Definately recommend.

Had a Sunday roast meal - very small portions even with the "large", and although each one came with a side of vegetables, they gave us 2 pots of vegetables (thinly sliced carrot and swede) between 3 people (and 2 cauliflower cheeses). It also took a while due to a computer glitch. Initially one meal was missing a yorkshire pudding and we had to ask. The meal itself (roast beef) was not fantastic in flavour either unfortunately and for the price it was not a great roast. My meal which was vegan sausage and mash however was amazing, really tasty and a reasonable portion, the staff got the name of the brand of sausages for me as it was so good I needed to know. But I can't give them higher because the roast was disappointing compared to previous years.

Good food let down by poor service..we waited 30 minutes for them to clear our main course plate after finishing..not only did this mean they lost 4 pudding orders but they also ended up giving us a discount to make up for it...and they only actually started clearing the plate when my wife actually went and asked them too...we nearly left! Felt a bit sorry for the manager who was friendly but had young and inexperienced staff!

So glad we stopped here for dinner. Really lovely pub - food was gorgeous, and vibe very family friendly. The staff were all really friendly and helpful, we'll definitely be back!

Love it here. The food is a notch above your standard pub fare, the staff are friendly and Friday night there's a singer or a band. Who could ask for anything more?

Just wanted to write on here quickly to say that the staff and owners are so welcoming and such wonderful hosts! The food was amazing and quick to come out and the vibes made the whole experience so wonderful. Thank you so much for having my family and myself, and thankyou so much for making us feel at home. 1010.

I have just left the white lion in arreton with my partner I would like to say that we would rate this as the best in the area and we have been to a few in the same area....Julie and Ian are great landlords and a very good service with fantastic food. It is certainly worth booking a table and coming along to tomorrow's live music and quiz night

Pub/restaurant with little atmosphere and expensive drinks

Absolutely brilliant service, top class food and amazing welcoming atmosphere. 5 stars 🌟

Great pub in a fantastic location. We stayed one night and the staff were fabulous. Room was modern and so well priced. Breakfast was really good with a lovely varierty. We would recommend and we will be back!

Stopped for lunch, which was wonderful and delicious. Very good service by friendly staff. First visit in 27 yrs , and your pub made it worth while, especially as weather awful.

Went out for Mother’s Day, we pick the pub as it dog friendly we had a great meal the food was lovely and we have booked for Xmas, would recommend to anyone

Really good food and cosy atmosphere.

Took my mum here for a mother's day meal, our meals were absolutely delicious, the beef cooked perfectly. The pub itself was quaint, very pretty and to top it off there was a gentleman singing the likes of Dean Martin... We will definitely return 👍

Fabulous food, served quickly after we ordered. Super fresh veg and tender meat made for a great roast dinner. The best thing about our visit was the staff. They were really welcoming and friendly. Great service with a smile, nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back 😁

Stopped for lunch and the food was fantastic. We had two fussy children and they cleared their plates. They had a vegan menu, the butternut squash risotto was incredible! Staff were great, we took our dogs and I'd definitely recommend eating here. We didnt stay here over night.

The food was not great. Kids burger was the size of a fifty pence piece, and taco came as a wrap? Usually great food? Did rectify the burger but used the original cooked burger and squished an additional one on it (has hash brown remains on it). Kept fries under hot plate while doing so, and chips were hard. "Taco" was a wrap so massively disappointing. Usually great food. Unsure what's happened? Did take the taco off the bill, which made things a bit better but still gutting when you plan a dinner out.

January supper with friends. Excellent service and food. Plates well presented with interesting twists. Delicious food, cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Booked a table for an early New Year’s Eve meal whilst staying at the Old Signal House near Niton Not sure what to expect. Fantastic service, and food and really good service but not over bearing - really helpful staff and fantastic food for both the vegans and vegetarians in the group and us carnivores 😂. Really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks to Piers for great service and the rest of the team

Had a family dinner here on the 27th, pub was extremely quiet, often the case between Xmas and New Year but the service was excellent, food was really good and beer on tap was great! Amazing they opened really but very glad they did!

Great lunch from the Christmas menu. All three courses were faultless… great quality ingredients, beautifully cooked and nicely presented. Really top class food. The waiting staff were a little diffident and took a while to warm up and the pub itself was a little austere and lacking atmosphere, but it was a Monday in December so what did I expect! We will return for the highest quality food.

Very disappointed with my meal. I ordered beef cheek from the Christmas menu which was £23. The meal looked very well presented, but when I tried to cut the beef it was so tough,my knife wouldn’t cut through it. So I didn’t even get to taste it. When I called the waiter over about it, he said was the beef tough and wasn’t surprised. By the time my meal was replaced everyone else on the table had finished their meal. Also one of our party needed gluten free options. Non were listed on the menu. After a long wait she was told what her options were, including a Christmas pudding. When challenged on this it was rechecked and turned out not to be gluten free. We won’t be visiting again, which is very disappointing as it is local to us all.

This food here is fantastic! It is great value for money and the quality and taste of the food is even better. The service was friendly and attentive. A wonderful lunch we will definitely be back!

Went for my Birthday meal. Web menu was different to menu on the night but the Manager was incredibly accommodating and personable. It is quite obvious after having 3 beautiful courses why they deserve the AA Rosette. Highly recommend.

Visited here for lunch today, it was absolutely delicious. We had a burger followed by their version of a bread and butter pudding. It was so good, I highly recommend a visit here, great service and amazing food. Thank you guys for a great meal we can not wait to return.

Car park. The food we had was delicious and was very reasonably priced for the quality. Would definitely recommend.

I recently stayed at the White lion for a personal reason bit sad but mark and his team really where so nice and friendly it made all the different and the food was really great the room was clean and tidy bed was really good breakfast time was lovely to if you meet the charming lady who serves you know what i mean so thanks for a nice few days John Cameron

This was our 3rd visit for dinner over the last year, when we visit the island. The live music was really good. The 3-4 small children sitting on floor yelping & shouting, running around, not so pleasant, at about 8pm. Don't usually mind, but when trying to enjoy a pleasant eve & paying £80+ for 2, we didn't want to be in a playground! On this occasion, the service was not up to usual standard. Menu has gone a bit high end, which is nice to see & food was great, but the prices demand better service. Was asked if we'd like desert, yes please. Brought menus, but never returned to take order. After waiting approx 30mins, we decided to pay up & leave. Noticed other tables had paid & left, before empty plates cleared.

We loved our stay at the White Lion. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was fabulous (especially the black pudding). The room was modern and tastefully decorated. The bath in the family room was a treat! Plenty of free parking and a lovely quiet location. Thank you, we had a lovely stay and would happily return

Lovely place and really nice and friendly staff, Kathy and “ging” were really friendly and helpful. Great location for myself and lovely setting, if and when I next come back to island I’d stay again. Great room (number 4) has everything you need or want with an amazing shower!!

We had dinner here early Thursday. The food was outstanding-pretty much fine dining. The panna cotta was the best i have ever had and the lamb was superb..and a good ale and wine selection!

We stayed for a couple of nights while visiting the island for a family reunion and had a very pleasant stay. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the room was clean, and so well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Breakfast also didn’t disappoint and the service was speedy and efficient. We have already recommended to family and friends.

Arrived for lunch with family and was greeted by a friendly welcome. Fast service, excellent food would definitely would recommend

Food was amazing, staff were fantastic from the moment we walked in. I highly recommended this place. The garden is well kept and tidy also. But the food, well our plates were empty after which says it all really… amazing. You have to try the cauliflower cheese!! We will be back as this is our new favourite place. Thankyou.

From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by amazing friendly staff, straight away the banter with my seven-year-old was just quality. the service was A1. Also I would like to say the menu is very attractive, the meals we had ordered came out in good time. when they did come out, I was incredibly impressed with the presentation and tasted amazing. Thank you to the staff for your hospitality, we’ve booked already to come back. See you soon.

Called in for Sunday lunch and although we hadn't booked, the young ladies at the bar could not have been more lovely and kind. Got a table outside. Beer good. Food was delicious especially the short rib burger. Dad in Law doesn't eat much and they happily made him a beef and horseradish sandwich which he said was delicious. Thank you so much for making our lunch so lovely.

We stopped here for the night. The rooms were spotless and the food was fine....but what made the stay great was the wonderful welcome and the all-round friendliness of all the staff.

Here with friends great lunch highly recommend we all had something different and all enjoyed we look forward to next visit

White Lion in Niton is a hidden gem. Room was spotlessly clean. Good quality, bedding and towels. Nice treats and drinks. Bathroom amazing with roll top bath and separate double shower cubicle. Food was good quality and mainly from local suppliers. Staff all very friendly...

We made a mistake with our room booking. The staff were great in finding a resolution for us. Thank you. We stayed for a drink and the place is lovely. Highly recommend.

Invited by friends to join them at the White Lion for the tasting menu, it would be true to say I was not expecting the meal we had. What a revelation - the food and service was exceptional! The chef clearly understands flavour profiles, uses...

The food was great, the staff were terrific, and we had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. Highly recommended.

Arrived wet and bedraggled needing lunch and drinks and were greeted with warmth and looked after superbly thereafter in main dining area. Drinks and meal arrived promptly with Mac and Cheese or the Classic Hot Dog vying for best dish. Waiter was smart and polite,...

Limited Menu and nothing was marked indicating food allergies etc. This was our second visit and very disappointing . 1 vegan option on sandwich menu 1 vegan option on main menu Our friend chose pea and leek soup which was just frothy green tasteless water....

Just looking at the menu and prices...I've had similar meals for half the price at places in Anglesey, which given the island is also a high tourist attraction, knows how to attract customers by not overcharging. I'll go elsewhere thank you!

The wife and I have travelled extensively throughout the UK and Ireland and have found some delightful pubs with great menus and great service. This pub's food is amongst the best we have ever experienced. We had the mixed roast which was cooked to absolute...

We were staying in Niton on holiday, a short walk from this fabulous pub... absolutely worth the five stars. The staff were all amazing - really kind and friendly. The beer (my husband tells me!) was well kept and delicious. And ah, the food! We...

Having had such a good experience with the Sunday roast earlier in the year, we decided to return and try the "tasting menu", six courses for £50. As before the service was exemplary, the front of house staff really are a great team. The meal...

Couldn't fault our trip to the White Lion, the service was attentive but not intrusive, the food was beautifully cooked. Will definitely return

Very disappointing evening out. Our friends had booked a table for dinner. On arrival we were seated at a table fir four, so close to the toilet door that it couldn't be opened. We dragged the table and chairs clear, despite scowls from a waitress....

Lovely room the best breakfast we ever had and food in restaurant could not have been better. Staff very friendly and helpful would recommend the white lion to anyone

Lovely B&B & restaurant. We were walking the IOW coastline (3 of us) & stayed at this lovely hotel for one night. One double room - room 1 & a single room. Both were furnished to a high quality. Teas, biscuits & a coffee machine....

Having been here a few times, and enjoyed good food and service, we booked for Sunday dinner. Now we've had Sunday dinner here before, and enjoyed it, but this time it was just outstanding. The meat was of high quality and cooked to perfection, the...

Excellent taster menu both the main dishes were excellent the service was slightly slow but the staff were attentive. Would recommend to others. Good value.

Great little hotel in a lovely village location. Welcoming and friendly, relaxed, great rooms and facilities, lovely little details and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent as was dinner. In my 2 night stay it would be hard to find any fault. Would stay again in...

Went to the White Lion as it was the closest pub to where we were staying for a week. The pub is situated in the centre of the village with two internal spaces. We had a dog with us who can be very nervous in...

We spent one night at the White Lion in Niton whilst on a short cycling trip and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was compact but very well appointed with lots of nice touches such as...

We stayed at The White Lion for a couple of evenings whilst we completed the ultra challenge. They made breakfast early for us, and stayed up late to let us in, as my feet are not made for walking. The room was fantastic, food great...

Every year we stay 2 nights in the White Lion. It's extremely comfortable (the rooms have the BEST a/c) and well-appointed. All the staff we've met have been efficient and helpful so the standard of service is very high and that's very important to us....

We stayed for two nights. The room was well appointed with an excellent ensuite. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. All you need as a touring base.

The meal we had was by far the best food we’d eaten on our trip to the Isle of Wight. We were a party of 7 which included our daughter who’s 10 years old. When we arrived we looked at the menu and did initially...

Heard great reviews about this pub, but left feeling a little underwhelmed by it. The staff were okay, but not that friendly. The food; the beef was drowned in gravy, which was a shame. The loin of pork was tasty, but again, way too much...

Had a birthday gathering of sixteen people. All ages and dietary requirements. Service was friendly and very efficient. The food was excellent. All brought to us at the same time, and hot. No mean feat! Thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all. Many thanks.

A great spot on the island to take stock and relax. Large car park. Super menu, excellent choice of good quality food and different draught beers. Clean and tidy with very friendly, smart and happy staff. Yes we will be calling in again when over...

This a great venue for a friendly meal. There were twelve of us the menu was varied and there is a separate vegan menu. The service was good and reasonably quick. The food was very tasty and hot.

I can't recommend this pub highly enough as a place to stay. I think that the rooms have only recently been refurbished. My double room was a little on the small side but well furnished, clean, comfortable with those thoughtful features that you would only...

Looking for a really delicious Sunday roast? Well look no further than this friendly fine dining pub. Has an extensive menu but the stand out for us was the roast beef lunch - perfectly cooked and with great accompaniments all full of taste Don’t forget...

This is a great pub with great quality food. Did take 15 minutes for our snack of chips and drinks. Overall would recommend.

We stayed as a family group for 2 nights, and had a lovely stay. The rooms are wonderful, very cosy and have everything you need, including shoe polish and a coffee machine plus toiletries. We ate in the restaurant both nights and for breakfast. The...

Everything was beautifully organised and clean. Perfect table. Staff lovely and attentive. Toilets super clean Food was delicious we were delighted. When we paid they gave you a merry Christmas envelope to open next time you go in. What a super idea. Highly recommended this...

Fabulous B&B in a lovely village.. rooms are beautiful with everything you can think of from eye mask to different coffee options.. toiletries are a bit of positivity in a difficult world .. bed and pillows so comfortable and great shower to. Met family here...

We visit the Wight Lion foutnightly for meals or pint and find that it consistently delivers a high quality experience. The trio of pork was well presented with crispy crackling, a dish that isn't always done well. An enjoyable evening out!

Popped in for a lunch time sandwich. It was empty but we were told there were bookings and we were given the worst table by the wall with hard wooden chairs. In 1.5 hrs only 2 other tables were used! We were asked to hurry...

We could not fault our stay at The White Lion. We were well looked after by Phil the manager and his team. Jackie looked after us on our last day and she too was amazing, in fact all the staff are. The rooms are nicely...

Judging by the other reviews perhaps we had a bad experience. We didn't find the food particularly great, the atmosphe was not very good either. We left feeling rather underwhelmed. The chef clearly has some talent but on this occasion it didn't work for us....

Stopped here for dinner as we were staying nearby. Wight Mouse was closer but a local we spoke to warned us off going there. It was a friday so it was steak night. Both meals were excellent. Fresh and well cooked. Portions were generous. Staff...

This was our first trip to IOW and we couldn't have chosen a better spot for dinner B&B. Really friendly service from Phil and the team, an excellent dinner and lovely big room. (Ask for #6). Highly recommended.

Just had sunday lunch in white lion all I can say it was brilliant great service,great food and all at a great price would go back again and again

We stayed here for a couple of days on our mini moon, the rooms were spotless and lots of little extra touches. We also ate here both evenings as the food was faultless and the service was impeccable. Breakfast was included and there was plenty...

From arrival to departure couldn’t fault the staff, food or the rooms. The rooms were spotless, nothing was too much trouble. Food delicious in the evening and again at breakfast so much choice and all cooked to order. I think we all said we would...

we had read the mixed reviews but decided to go. First impression were great. Plenty of room, nice vibe and room for the dog. Great place if only they could get the service right. We asked if we could move from by the kitchen so...

I had the fish of the day, which I thought was unspectacular - it was nicely cooked but the accompaniments were bland and appeared to be a mish mash of things thrown on to the plate ; my companion had the chicken, which he liked....

The beer was just on the turn, confirmed when asking for a further round of drinks. The food was very slow service, despite only one other table occupied on our arrival. The mackerel starter was good, the main course beef mince pie was fair but...

Blown away by the standard of room and quality of the fittings here. Super coffee machine in the room. Very welcoming and warm staff. Stayed here half way around Isle of Wight cycle. Had an excellent evening meal here as well. Will definitely be back.Cannot...

This is the best B&B we have stayed in. The welcome was lovely and the room was perfect. Comfy bed, everything modern & extras from sweets to a coffee machine. The evening meal was delicious & breakfast was very tasty. The value was outstanding with...

Stopped here for a night while cycling on the island. From the fist point of contact before booking staff were enthusiastic and efficient, found secure location to store bikes, food was good with great service and the rooms clean and cosy well equipped with lots...

We felt warmly welcomed at the White Lion and had a very comfortable stay here for three nights. The room was well designed and equipped with lots of little extras, and although on the cosy size, we had everything that we needed and more. The...

We went to this pub twice during our stay in Niton and enjoyed it both times. The staff is friendly, the prices ok, wait not long and nice choice of food. There is a kiddy menu and a playground and a nice outside seating area....

We called ahead and were told we could come at 17:30 for a roast, we drove over with our young children to be told on arrival we could order drinks but would have to wait to order food for 10-15 minutes which was no big...

Stayed for 3 nights for a wedding. Instantly loved the atmosphere inside, super cosy and inviting. Accommodation had its own front door using the room card to open. Made this easier for our late night back after the wedding. Stayed in room 5 (family room)...

I visited the White Lion for the first time a couple of weeks ago with friends after a walk around the area. I was very pleasantly surprised that the roast beef (tender and not overcooked) Yorkshire Pudding (crispy outside, soft in the middle) and roast...

45 minute wait for only a couple of straightforward main courses and then one was wrong, this took another 10 minutes to rectify. The staff are polite and food good but it’s not worth the wait. The pub has also lost a lot of its...

I read the reviews & thought it would be worth the drive to Niton. Sadly, it wasn’t. The surroundings are lovely, the waiting staff helpful and friendly. Unfortunately the food was very average and took a very long time to appear. There was no obvious...

We were staying nearby but those would try this well regarded pub. We were advised it was ‘ pub grub plus’ …and so it proved. Good atmosphere,very pleasant atmosphere and attentive waitresses! Nothing too much trouble and they exuded efficiency. An extensive vegan menu….but we...

We liked The White Lion in Niton before, but we haven’t been there since they refurbished it. What a pleasant surprise! The pub looks nice and fresh although it still has got a lot of character. The staff are very friendly and cheerful. The service...

We had never been to this fabulous establishment before, and nor will it be our last. We were made to feel very welcome from the moment we arrived until our departure with full and content bellies! One can tell from the menu that all of...

Food and service was excellent 👍 car park. Only had the one meal as didn’t stay in the area for very long

On our way back home to Ventnor from a holiday abroad , we popped in on the off chance they had a table free. They weren’t busy so we could choose anywhere to sit . We both ordered the pie at about 7:15 pm and...