Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 823 reviews

What Mads Kidd doesn't like about The White Lion:
I went with several family members to grab some drinks and snacks at this restaurant. Unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing. When we asked for hot drinks in the mid-afternoon, the server seemed frustrated and mentioned that they were the only one there and would only serve us if no one else came in for the next two hours. We also requested ice multiple times, but it was never brought to us. Overall, w... View all feedback. What User likes about The White Lion:
This pub is a fantastic spot with excellent local beers, a lovely outdoor space with gardens and patio seating, and a bonus of a stylish jazz cafe restaurant attached. The food, prepared by Julie, is delicious. Definitely worth a visit. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 30 reviews
Rich
20.06.2024 - 14:53

Lovely local pub that's extremely dog friendly. Beware, Yvonne and Jim will spoil them! All the team and all the people here are really great. Live music every...

read more
Susan
20.06.2024 - 14:53

I visited last August it is a lovely venue especially for music. They also have a Pizza Van on a Thursday Evening and a Burger Van on a Friday evening. Jim and...

read more
BeverleyG909
20.06.2024 - 14:53

Visited the White Lion for Sunday Lunch. They fitted us in in their lovely Jazz Room at the last minute. The service was excellent, we weren’t kept waiting, or...

read more
Mark
20.06.2024 - 14:53

The White Lion Pub is a cozy gem! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious drinks. Perfect spot for a relaxing night out with friends.

Lily
20.06.2024 - 14:53

From start to finish, the team at The White Lion went above and beyond to make my mother's 50th birthday party a truly memorable occasion. The pub is a cosy and...

read more
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 13 reviews
grayukMidlands
03.03.2024 - 21:42

We visited this restaurant recently after the lockdown, as we were staying at the cottage next door to the pub. The owners of the pub were very kind and welcomi...

read more
Danny
03.03.2024 - 21:42

This pub is incredibly welcoming and popular among locals, with a friendly atmosphere that even allows dogs. We stopped by for drinks one night and returned the...

read more
Mads
03.03.2024 - 21:42

I went with several family members to grab some drinks and snacks at this restaurant. Unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing. When we asked for h...

read more
andrewhY4128SU
03.03.2024 - 21:42

Great pub food and very reasonably priced (both food and drink). We sat in the restaurant area at the back. Would recommend and would happily return if we were...

read more
116spencerb
03.03.2024 - 21:42

We recently moved into the area and have slowly started to visit local eateries and pubs, The Tripadvisor reviews for The White Lion made it sound lovely. Oh, h...

read more
Google
4.7 ★ from 214 reviews
Ollie
16.12.2023 - 16:32

The food was delicious. Leave the pub and head over to this restaurant instead. The drinks were reasonably priced. Expect to spend between £10-20 per person. Fo...

read more
Maryann
16.12.2023 - 16:32

The staff at this restaurant are incredibly friendly and helpful, especially the landlady who is very welcoming and ensures all orders are taken care of. The fo...

read more
Miranda
16.12.2023 - 16:32

This pub is delightful. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly. The food is delicious and affordably priced. The garden is lovely with plenty of seating...

read more
Danny
16.12.2023 - 16:32

Nice and friendly, good food, a proper pub. Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Hilary
16.12.2023 - 16:32

Beautiful pub. Amazing transformation by the new owners. It is now light and bright. Excellent food, great choice of drinks. Friendly welcoming atmosphere. Pric...

read more
Menulist
4.8 ★ from 7 reviews

This charming little tea room has a 1950s vibe. The service is very attentive and everything is spotlessly clean. Convenient access from the parking lot.

This pub is a fantastic spot with excellent local beers, a lovely outdoor space with gardens and patio seating, and a bonus of a stylish jazz cafe restaurant at...

read more

This pub is truly lovely and welcoming. It's perfect for hosting events. They offer a wide variety of lagers, ales, wines, and soft drinks. Additionally, they h...

read more

beautiful local pub, which is very dog friendly. intentionally, yvonne and jim will pamper them! the whole team and all people here are really great. Live music...

read more

I went to violets cafe today and it was lovely, really nice staff. Definitely recommend.

Facebook
3.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 7 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.3 ★ from 200 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 205 reviews

Good Rated Restaurants near Braintree

4.9
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.9
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Braintree, Church Street, Braintree I-CM7 5LA, United Kingdom
"Great eating excellent service. for money."
4.9
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.9
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Uttlesford (near Braintree), 6 Market Place, CM6 1AT, Uttlesford, United Kingdom
"Very nice visit, propa cozy little caffe. really friendly and very courteous with the small with high chair and booster. the breakfast was a good stan..."
4.8
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.8
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Babergh (near Braintree), 11 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury,, CO10 2EU, Babergh, United Kingdom
"After we tried to find somewhere dog-friendly that serves the breakfast, we came across this jewel! the personal was so sweet and the food was divine!..."
4.9
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.9
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Chelmsford (near Braintree), Chelmsford I-CM3 3LE, United Kingdom
"Eating is amazing! everything you need to know!"
4.8
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.8
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Sudbury (near Braintree), 5 Friars Street, Sudbury I-CO10 2AA, United Kingdom
"Service: Dine in Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
4.3
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.3
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Braintree, Vine Street Great Bardfield Braintree, Essex CM7 4SR, United Kingdom
"Having visited The Vine for their Pork and Cider Taster Evening we looked forward to their next evening of Asian Tastes (Oct 22). We were surprised on..."
4.4
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.4
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Braintree, 4-6 Stoneham Street Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1TT, Braintree, United Kingdom
"Lovely food, always good and local... what's not to like."
4.7
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.7
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Braintree, Coggeshall Road, CM77 8EU, Braintree, United Kingdom
"Good menu and eat. beautiful atmosphere."
4.7
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.7
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Braintree, The Street, Braintree, United Kingdom
"Delicious food, friendly staff, best burgers ever"
4.6
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
4.6
Menu
Table booking
Open Now
City: Braintree, 5 The Green, CM7 4JS, Braintree, United Kingdom
"Lovely warm people!"