White Lion
Quick info
About White Lion
On Manchester Rd, White Lion is a pub serving ales on tap alongside standard bar offerings and pub food. A separate room hosts a folk and music night on the last Friday of the month, apart from the main bar area, and a jukebox runs the rest of the time. The pub takes walk-ins, with no booking needed. Outdoor seating is available for those who want to sit outside, and the entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention folk night, live music nights, ale on tap and jukebox.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention folk night, live music nights, ale on tap and jukebox.
Customer Review Summary
Live music draws the most praise, led by a folk night in a separate room that reviewers describe as intimate and friendly, with plenty of comfy seats. A monthly music night and a jukebox also get mentions. Close behind are the friendly, helpful bar staff, with one server called pleasant and polite, and good ale at honest prices. Reviewers also describe a chilled, laid back atmosphere, background music low enough to talk over, and a clean venue. Food divides opinion. One diner calls it delicious and another praises the pub food and customer service. But a birthday meal for a party of ten left everyone complaining, with the food called dreadful and the reviewer unsure whether management had changed. Another reviewer found the ales standard offerings on tap, and the red wine came as a single mini bottle, which was okay. One regular held both a 40th and a 50th birthday here and was entertained each time.
Customer Review Summary
Live music draws the most praise, led by a folk night in a separate room that reviewers describe as intimate and friendly, with plenty of comfy seats. A monthly music night and a jukebox also get mentions. Close behind are the friendly, helpful bar staff, with one server called pleasant and polite, and good ale at honest prices. Reviewers also describe a chilled, laid back atmosphere, background music low enough to talk over, and a clean venue. Food divides opinion. One diner calls it delicious and another praises the pub food and customer service. But a birthday meal for a party of ten left everyone complaining, with the food called dreadful and the reviewer unsure whether management had changed. Another reviewer found the ales standard offerings on tap, and the red wine came as a single mini bottle, which was okay. One regular held both a 40th and a 50th birthday here and was entertained each time.
Featured reviews
- Golden Horn
“Had such a wonderful time, my first visit here. We came to hear Nick Dow in a velvety room with such an intimate setting. And silver curtains. The vibe and small folk crowd were all lovely, and the music terrific. We will return and try some food next time. Just had drinks from sweet blonde barkeep. Thank you!”
- Stuart Hardcastle
“Excellent customer service, friendly, good music and beer.”
- Greg Pickup
“Good bar service and overall, a friendly experience. The venue is also clean and presentable with a great jukebox.”
- Bryn wall
“Went in last weekend great customer service and amazing food from mr D's feed was 👌definitely go again all-round from pub food & customer service”
- Yvonne Beard
“Never been in here before but I felt a really chilled and laid back atmosphere well recommended 👌”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Sport
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
Show more amenities
- Spirits
- Seating
- Sport
- Toilet
- Offerings· 1
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Bars near White Lion
- Wobbly Stool4.71180.1 miOutdoor seatingTakeout
craft beer selection, real ale on cask, weekend curries
- Cricketer's Arms4.32070.1 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
karaoke nights, Holt's ales, beer garden
- The Oddfellows Arms4.21280.9 miOutdoor seating
free breakfast buffet, karaoke nights, bar with beer on tap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White LionOutdoor seating | 4.0113 | — | £15–30 | folk night, live music nights, ale on tap |
| Wobbly StoolOutdoor seating · Takeout | 4.7118 | 0.1 mi | — | craft beer selection, real ale on cask, weekend curries |
| Cricketer's ArmsOutdoor seating | 4.3207 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | karaoke nights, Holt's ales, beer garden |
| The Oddfellows ArmsOutdoor seating | 4.2128 | 0.9 mi | — | free breakfast buffet, karaoke nights, bar with beer on tap |
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