White Lion in Shropshire

Visited with friends for a music festival this weekend and wow, what an amazing pub!! We only planned on staying for a couple of hours but think we finally left at half 11 🙈 The staff were lovely, the food was amazing (I had the Bratwurst and loaded fries, it was all cooked fresh and was amazing value!) - my partner is a real ale drinker and said that the bitter was perfect, plus they had local ones one which is such a nice touch. This is such a hidden gem of a pub, we’ve been before and had an amazing roast dinner here but hadn’t really seen the garden or the bar area and it’s pristine. We’ll def be back and please do another ash fest next year!!

Went with the kids to Ashfest. Was fantastic. The king lives on!! Food great. Loved the ticket system nice and fast. Well done

This is an amazing country pub full of friendly locals and passing travellers. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit there this weekend for ‘Ashfest’ a local music festival The weather was kind to us and the whole day was absolutely brilliant with live bands, great food and an amazing Elvis tribute to close the show! Have visited the pub before and without exception have always been greeted warmly and thoroughly enjoyed visiting. The pub is immaculately clean (despite what a previous reviewer has inferred) and very well stocked with beers and spirits Highly recommend a visit to Ash and the White Lion if you’re in the area. You won’t be disappointed! 👍

We visited the White Lion on the 31st August to attend Ash Fest. WOW what an amazing local event which was so well organised. We arrived and bought tickets for food and drink; entry was free, which we couldn’t quite believe. The ticket idea was great as it made the process of buying drinks and food quick and easy. We got cool Ash Fest wrist bands which will go in our memory box. Thankfully, the weather was fantastic, but there was a huge, covered area just in case, which also provided shade from the sun. We sat in the beer garden with some friends which was beautiful. Children were playing and everyone was enjoying themselves. The live bands were excellent lots of local talent in the area. The headline act Elvis impersonator was just brilliant. We danced all night and met some wonderful people. The food was great just what you need at a festival, burgers, pizza and loaded fires. All freshly cooked and tasted fantastic. The staff behind the bars worked so hard and they all had a smile on their faces despite being incredibly busy all day and night. 2 ample car parks were clearly displayed and well managed. Additional Portaloo’s had been provided, all toilets were really clean and they didn’t run out of loo paper – this is an important factor at a festival 😊 The whole day and night was a huge success and we will definitely be going next year, it was such a fun day. There was even a competition for best dressed festival goer. We got talking to some locals who explained that they are currently don’t have a chef and haven’t had for a couple of months. We have been for Sunday lunch last year and it was fabulous so hopefully they will be up and running again soon. We were made to feel so welcome and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Roll on Ash Fest 2025.

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 group of us booked for the "Early Bird Menu" yesterday. We all had a lovely 3 course meal for under £12!! The staff were attentive and very friendly, I would definitely recommend .Excellent value for money!

We walked to the pub having booked just that morning! A friend had told us about their early 3 course menu deal. This pub just ticks all the boxes. The staff are so so friendly, the menu is simple but excellent and the food is...

5 star place. Not many community run village pubs around. We were staying close by and fancied a Sunday roast (in a heatwave, as you do 😀) this place was a 5 minute drive from us and a quick google search. I must admit that...

Fantastic pub an absolute find . Myself and hubby were staying at a local caravan park , and we were recommended to try the White Lion and we are so very glad we did , A wonderful community pub with wonderful friendly staff and locals...

We're staying jn the neighbourhood for a long weekend and picked the White Lion for a family Sunday dinner and I am so glad we did. Fantastic food and superb service. One of the best roast dinners I have had in a long, long while....

Visited prior to their lunch but they were fully booked. However, they advised on timings to return later that afternoon. Could not have had had a better experience! Food was delicious, plenty to fill us up and the staff were friendly and couldn't do enough....

We arrived around 3pm calling on the off chance during a walk around the area, and very much expected them to have stopped serving. We had muddy boots on, and a dog - neither of which was a problem at all. We enjoyed a fantastic...

The bar area is traditional and cosy with quality local beer on tap. We really enjoyed our lunch in the restaurant area, the staff were very attentive and helpful. The chef spoke to us before preparing the meal to ensure all our dietary restrictions could...

It has changed a lot since the great days when Margaret cooked sublime meals but it was worth a visit. The food was good, service was fine and their was nice friendly team. Not sure about the purpose built building at the back which is...

Me and my mum booked a table for lunch and very easy to do on there website, and Wow amazing food and amazing staff. Thank you Sarah and Izzy and the chef. Me and my mum can not wait to come again.

Shaun & the team did a fantastic job on a joint birthday on Saturday 14th, the shed idea is great. Cooling fan/fan heater/service bell but were always checking if everything was ok. The food was very well cooked, presented in excellent way, nothing was too...

We have had lunch and dinner here. One of the most welcoming places we’ve dined at. The barbecue was especially nice as the weather was beautiful and Shaun couldn’t do enough for us. The Sunday roast was amazing and the local people were so nice....

We had the pleasure of visiting this delightful little pub a while back.Have to say,the food was delicious my husband particularly liked the Gyros ,and he is so.fussy! We could not have been.made to feel.more welcome by the staff an locals alike Thank.you all.xx

Easily one of the best pubs I’ve ever visited. Food was super and staff were absolutely amazing and attentive. Couldn’t recommend this place enough if you’re passing come in for a drink or bite to eat. Will be back again soon.

Shown to our table in the new renovated room. Lovely room. We were admiring the pods (huts or whatever they are called) and thought we would like to book one of these next time. Starter of garlic mushrooms and garlic prawns absolutely beautiful. The young...

Tough meat (roast beef) and undercooked vegetables (cauliflower and broccoli). However, enjoyed cheese cake dessert. Lovely guy, just disappointed with the food.

A fabulous takeaway meal for lockdown tonight. Had the beef short rib for two. Quantity, quality, sides and value all stunning.

Fantastic in all aspects. The service was great, the food was exceptional, by far the best pub meals we've had in a long time, the portions & quality were something else, everybody at our table was very impressed, will certainly be back again :)

Such a lovely setting, great food and attentive staff, great table service and choice of drinks, the new sheds looking into the beer garden are lovely new feature , I’ll definitely be returning

You call in and their Table Service is a JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The barman sat in the Restaurant, not looking for when we needed another drink, we ended up masking up and standing up trying to get his attention for nearly 15 minutes! Restaurant had no one...

Beautiful food and lovely atmosphere. The sheds are a fantastic feature overlooking the beer garden. Well worth a visit.

Excellent Sunday lunch in new "Covid friendly" sheds. Terrific value for money as quality and service were first rate.

Having returned to a favourite haunt, we were pleased to find a warm welcome, despite the well controlled COVID restrictions. We were greeted by friendly and amenable staff who served good food from a varied menu, though in future consider serving a steak with a...

We popped in for lunch with our dog whilst staying nearby for a short break in our camper van. We received a really warm welcome on arrival and decided to sit in the beer garden which was lovely. They appear to have worked really hard...

Passing through Whitchurch and found this great pub, sat outside in the garden in a shaded area. Food was lovely and well priced, staff were really friendly. Would highly recommend and next time we are passing through will definitely come back.

A most friendly welcome on a rainy day! Very dog friendly and a lovely lunch . It was very cosy in the bar.

Warm and friendly country pub. So pleased this has kept running by the locals. Visited with family and friends and highly recommend for atmosphere and food. Warm log burner and friendly staff and locals.

My wife and I visited for lunch on two consecutive Sundays as the White Lion had impressed us on previous midweek visits and the Sunday lunch came highly recommended on social media. We really were not ready for the quality and quantity of the food...

Was superb. Honestly one of the best steak and chips I’ve had. Lovely old pub. Brilliant atmosphere in the bar

The community bought this pub to keep the village and community alive. They do really well to maintain the standards and history set by the previous landlady Margaret. It doesn't quite live up to those days, but it never could really but it is still...

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here yesterday with my husband and family. I had the lamb which was delicious and everyone else had beef. My husband is lactose and gluten intolerant and the chef was very accommodating. Great service and will return!

We were recommended to this lovely pub/restaurant in a super location in Ash, whitchurch. The host Geoff looked after us very well, Mulled wine with Brandy, to warm us up, l enjoyed Mediterranean Tart ...delicious, my husband had Bacon chops with mustard mash, our friends...

We stopped off here in the middle of our 200mile trip for some lunch, having googled good local pubs! Very pleased to say it did not disappoint! My husband and I were both super impressed not only with the food but also by the fantastic...

The community owned pub has been updated/refurbished perfectly, restoring and enhancing its original character. Warm and welcoming it is perfect for a drink or food or both, with a great select of beers , wines and spirits , along with well portioned and tasty freshly...

The White L:ion has been in the hands of the local community for some time now and they have made a great job of renovating a charming village pub without loosing any of it's original character. The beers are excellent with a quite comprehensive choice....

We had been promising to visit Graham and Anne who we knew from their last pub, and finally got to The White Lion a couple of weeks ago. This pub is a proper country village affair - locals at the bar, dogs lying on the...

I organised a group visit thinking that we should support our local pubs / restaurant. the rib eye steak was not rib eye! the vegetable lasagne was mushroom stew the service was awful with vegetable put on the table before the main mean therefore unsurprisingly...

I came here with my wife in June 2019 having promised ourselves to come since the place was bought by the village about a year ago. We were blown away with the very warm welcome and lovely atmosphere on the Friday night we came. If...

Nice friendly pub, roaring fire. Friendly bar staff. Good selection of beers. Very tasty food. The chocolate honeycomb cheesecake was delicious.

Visited on two evenings whilst visiting friends in the village. This is a classic English village pub. Small compact bar tastefully refurbished with excellent hand pulled beer, roaring log fire, friendly locals and packed. On our second night we had a meal and it was...

I visited this pub twice recently, whilst staying at a local caravan camping site. I have worked in and owned bars and pubs for many years, I can honestly say this pub has everything going for it. Friendly staff and friendly local customers. Good range...

We visited twice during our stay at a nearby caravan park. It has recently been refurbished & is a community pub. I have coeliac disease & so it isn’t always easy to find suitable food. The chef not only understood but on hearing I was...

Called in today for Sunday lunch, and we weren't disappointed. Hubbie had beef I had lamb, both were perfectly cooked, plenty of vegetables, all delicious. The staff were friendly, attentive a definite asset. Good luck for the future

My wife and I just had lunch in the newly refurbished White Lion pub in Ash. Excellent choice from the menu. The food we ordered and the Coors beer were excellent. The atmosphere was excellent and the manager, his wife and the Chef could not...

This pub is a fantastic place to go, it's a great village pub with a lovely beer garden, I would definitely recommend to anybody who lives in the area or to anyone visiting the area as it is a very welcoming pub.

Home-made wonderful food, generous portions, great company and good beer. Always a superb experience.

not the poshest of pubs I,ve been to but the welcome, food , and atmosphere are great. a very different menu to other pubs the pork schnitzel is superb instead of frozen chips you get lovely fried potatos

Limited menu but excellent food. I had pork snitzel my wife had sea bass lovely veg and fresh fried potatoes instead of usual frozen chips and friendly staff we would definitely go again

Fantastic food, delightful service, great value for money, very friendly staff, you will not be disappointed.