Ye Olde White Lion in Cheshire East

Im new to congleton and as a outsider i was made to feel welcome in this establishment, great choice of beers and the stonebaked pizzas are out of this world

Great local pub that’s recently been refurbed with outstanding stone baked pizza! Very attentive staff and looking forward to return!

If you want a social distancing pint, look no further. The whole team were well drilled in the new normal and we felt very safe. The beer and pizza are as good as ever Highly recommended

Stuart and the team were excellent, the pub is well laid out for social distancing and the staff are very helpful. Highly recommend the white lion, we’ve had a very enjoyable time.

We went in for a pizza as it was 1/2 price all January. Supposed to be wood fired, it wasn't. It was the worst pizza I've ever had. I think the bad pizza was a one off, but its a shame considering the sister pub (the Tap) does excellent pizzas at the same price point on Tuesdays (about £7.50 for a pint and pizza) as the Lion does at half price. Shame, as I like wood fired pizzas, but the ones we had were abhorrent.

Popped in for some takeaway pizza and a quick drink. The fantastic staff pointed me in the direction of the 4x4x4 meal deal. 4 pizza 4 sides and 4 drinks for £40!The food was perfect and worth every penny. The beer is always good at the LionHighly recommended

Amazing village pub, feels like it should be well out in the country. Excellent beer, lovely open fire, knowledgable and friendly bar staff, and a rear deck that almost feels Mediterranean. I cannot recommend this pub enough if you’re in Congleton

Really good beer, staff know what to recommend and are friendly and attentive, a really amazing feel to it, dog friendly with a lit fire and a warm welcome. The back decking is unexpectedly magical and well worth a visit especially if you want a bear town pizza! Will definately be coming back!

Visited this place end of August 2019 , great friendly atmosphere , good beers , not sure on the food as didn’t eat , our friend went out the back and fell badly down the wooden decking she broke 2 ribs and badly bruised her face and arms , staff advised at time as no warning tape , returned last night and still no warning tape , be careful it’s very hazardous even been put in the accident book

Probably the best Sunday lunch in Congleton. Wide choice of meats, and nicely cooked vegtables . Two sizes of meals to satisfy small and large appetites.

Another visit and another excellent Sunday roast dinner. Plenty of meats to choose from, chicken, pork, lamb, gammon and beef. And generous portions.

Attended the white lion for the Thursday pub quiz & was very happy we did. Sarah, the manager is a superstar, friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming and runs a great pub.Been back since & got the same welcome, reasonably priced drinks & a great little beer garden!We'll defo be back

Fantastic pub, great crowd, friendly staff, the owners are the best and always welcoming and fun, superb selection of ales brewed by their own local brewery which is also worth a visit Beartown Brewery

We booked Ye Olde White Lion for my brothers 65th birthday celebration as we used to live in Congleton as kids.Five of us congregated for Sunday LunchWell... it was wonderful....the atmosphere was quintessential British.Flower baskets outside.....oak beams in (and a range of real ales for those that partake)The Sunday lunch was beautiful with a variety of meats and vegetables freshly prepared. It was piping hot, accompanied by scrummy gravy and all the compliments, not forgetting the yorkshire pudding.Then there was the desserts, all baked to order with even the rhubarb in the rhubarb crumble grown in chefs garden.After each course chef came to the table to ensure all was perfect. Always in my opinion a sign of the chefs confidence.We could not praise the Ye Olde White Lion staff and chef enough in making a special occasion, a Sunday afternoon to remember.It's taken 50 years to return to Congleton but I think we may make an annual pilgrimage just to eat again at our new found gemThank you chef and all the staff of the Ye Olde White Lion for your perfect hospitality and service.

If theirs a better Sunday lunch than this then i've never had the privilege. Nice old looking pub in the heart of Congleton. Nice to sit outside or just admire the oldy worldy of inside. If its a Sunday, the Sunday roast is an absolute must, couldn't fault anything.

Best Sunday Lunch Ever just like ya Nana would make good beer as well great olde public house proud British Pub.

This pub claims to do the best Sunday roast in Congleton and I reckon they are right. Special compliments for the roasties but it was all really good. Cauliflower cheese and leeks. Nice Beartown beer too.

Half-timbered, low-beamed, this old, town centre pub is oozing atmosphere and bonhomie. New to Congleton, we went for Sunday lunch and ended up feeling that we'd found a 'local'. The food - roast beef with all the trimmings - was enormously good value with two meals for £12.00. A pint of Pedigree - one of my long term favourites - was perfectly clear and also good value. This is a pub to come back to - and our next trip will be to one of their great value steak nights.

Absolutely stunning service and great food. I have tried the lasagne and the steak baguette and both are amazing value for money and taste amazing!! 10/10!!

Tried it once for Sunday lunch which was excellent. A choice of size of helpings and a range of traditional beers. We went back recently at 4:30pm on a Sunday and despite the sign outside they had stopped serving!

Good home cooking and friendly, helpful service. Excellent rhubarb crumble. A place worth returning to.

Had Sunday lunch here for the first time today,it was wonderful..Had to wait a while but

A great central pub in Congleton offering Real Ale live music and good company. A good mixture of people from young to older come to enjoy the "Lion"

Heard that the Sunday lunch was very good so thought I'd give it a go. They were spot on, not as good as my mums but whose is?

I tried to book a Sunday lunch here by walking into reception. I had to wait awhile and felt I was an inconvenience to the member of staff. There was a lack of atmosphere and I felt it wasn't the best place for my family to meet up & eat there. However, I have attended a couple of wedding receptions and also a Christmas 'do' with previous employers. Each of those 3 occasions were exellent, including the food and entertainment. It may have been a bad day for the receptionist who was unprofessional on that particular day. I can neither recommend nor dismiss the White Lion, but I won't be 'risking' it again.

The pub is a really friendly local pub with a great selection of ales and nice wine also. I have never had the food, but believe it is very good and offers good value for money. You are made to feel like a local even if you are not, and it is always great fun. Large smoking area at the rear as well, which is shielded from the elemtns. Thoroughly recommend.

Lovely old pub with great crowd in. Beer wasgood and outside area too the back would have been great to go in but it threw it down whilst there. The area is covered but it was raining so hard it was like a small river running through.

Our first visit to the town. As we walked around we noticed the typical chain pubs then saw this gem on the high street. Loads of character, staff very pleasant and helpful. Wine was very nice, good range. Nice mix of available beers. Lots of options going back into the garden area. Sympathetically placed TV screens so not overpowering. If I lived here I would make this my local.

recently renovated, friendly staff, owners now have their own brewery Manning Brewers friendly and fun crowd