The White Lion

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “great view of the clifton bridge. pints slightly more expensive here (£6.95 for a cruzcampo) but not awful given the location. very very windy on the terrace so beware but we didn’t struggle to get a table outside.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Quick stop over on my way to Portishead. The location offered stunning views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and well the food didn’t disappoint either- burgers and pizza were all perfect, loved the fries in particular. Would definitely recommend.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Had a fantastic visit to the White Lion in Clifton. Stunning views of the Avon Gorge and Suspension Bridge, great food and drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere made it a memorable experience. A special mention to the manager, Jack, whose friendly, professional service really stood out. He went above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and ensured everything ran smoothly. Thanks to Jack and the team — I’d happily recommend the White Lion to anyone visiting Clifton or Bristol.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Very poor food and service. The price for the quality and quantity of food is ridiculous. Tex mex fries as shown in the picture are a joke. We waited for 50 minutes for our food to be told our food had been made and taken out and that they couldn’t find us because we had given them the wrong number which did not happen as we checked the table number twice. We were then told that the kitchen was closed, kindly the chef reopened the kitchen to make our food. But when the food was delivered we were told in an aggressive manner that we would not get compensation and that the fact the food was made was enough. Thankful we waited and ten minutes later we were told we could have a complementary drink.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “A great view and location on a sunny February lunchtime. Beer battered Haddock and chips (£18.50) was delicious, though the accompanying mushy peas were too sloppy, and there was no need for so much tartar sauce. The Mac ‘n’ Cheese (£10.50) seemed a small portion but was very tasty and just served in too big a bowl. Couple of points though, I ordered truffle topping on the Mac n Cheese and it came without. Only as I was eating it did I remember, so too late to ask. And our Bitter and IPA drinks were served in tall Heineken glasses, which, considering the bar prices (£7 a pint or so) is not what we would have expected for a lovely place like this.”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “This is a pub with a large indoor area and an even larger outdoor patio where lovely views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge can be seen. We dropped in for a couple of welcome drinks after a long, afternoon walk. There is a small outside bar serving those using the patio where queues can be quite long.”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “We stopped here for lunch on a beautiful and warm and sunny Sunday afternoon. The line to get food and drinks was almost out the door. The staff did the best they could but truly it seems like they could use 10 more people working here. Many of the reviews say the same thing over the past 10 months, and I can't understand why this problem hasn't been fixed. Also they were out of many foods including no hamburgers, no pizza and no fish and chips. It is an absolutely stunning and beautiful terrace for sitting to view the gorge and the bridge, but there seems to be a management problem. They didn't even have enough people to clean the dirty dishes, so many customers were cleaning their own tables just so they could sit down. We ordered two of the fried chicken sandwiches and actually they were very good. Who are the owners of this hotel or the managers? They need to hire more people or pay them more to stay and work here.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “The bar staff are lovely, but they are so overwhelmed and stressed their assistant manager quit on the spot today and walked out leaving them with no one in charge! When I asked there was no other manager around! The staff seem so miserable and stressed. They are keeping a brave face for the public! This seems like an horrible places to work! As the staff are so busy they don’t have time to collect glasses. I even saw a customer wiped down her own table. This seems like a management problem. When I went to go order a drink, a tap was left unattended which meant the glass was overfilled and the liquid then fell onto the floor. It was a waterfall of beer, again due to no management and staff who aren’t trained properly. It’s a shame as it such a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Its hard to enjoy when you see works around you suffering. Do better.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “We popped by White Lion Terrace for a pint and wow the view stole the show. You really can't beat sipping a cold drink while overlooking the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge. It's a bit of a touristy spot, but rightly so. The terrace had a relaxed atmosphere, and despite being busy, service was surprisingly swift. Prices are what you'd expect for the view, but totally worth it for the vibe. Great for a chill afternoon drink, especially if the sun's out.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “The food is actually really good! Standard pizza and burgers and chips but I’ve had from there a few times now and enjoy the food every time. Service is decent but getting a clean table outside can be a challenge, and the queue to order food and drinks is a nightmare on a nice day! The view though…wow! Amazing! Worth going for the view alone! Definitely will be back again!”