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The White Lion - Ventnor, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

The White Lion - Ventnor

4.3
4.3
64 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:30
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
The White Lion, which is owned and run by the Holmes family, is a beautifully renovated village pub situated in Niton on the Isle of Wight.
Our aim is to provide fantastic fresh tasty food created with as much local produce as possible, with an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Our pub has been awarded 1 AA Rosette for outstanding food and service; read more about what our Rosette means below.
Our pub is the perfect place to eat and drink on the Isle of Wight, whether you are wanting a beautifully curated tasting menu, a quick pint of traditional local ale or you simply want to stop by for a hot drink and catch up with friends, we can accommodate you. We offer a family orientated and dog friendly pub with a small children's play area to keep them entertained whilst you can relax and enjoy your time here with us.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01983 719402
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Lion in Ventnor offers a warm, dog-friendly atmosphere with excellent service. Guests frequently highlight the "lovely meal" and "fantastic service," praising the restaurant as a "great place" for Sunday roasts and traditional pub fare. While some dishes fall short, the friendly staff and welcoming environment make it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

64 Reviews
  1. Janine

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service in a beautiful location.we will definitely be back.

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  2. Trev

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Fitted us in at last minute 👍
    The White Lion - VentnorResponded on 4 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review.

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  3. Cay

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Smart modern decor for an old pub. Great service with big smiles. Tasty food served quite quickly. Waitress came to check we were all happy & if we required any sauces.
    The White Lion - VentnorResponded on 28 October 2024
    Thank you for this great review!

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  4. SimonB

    VIP

    Oxford

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Super friendly service, interesting menu. Caters for all tastes. Was a recommended place to eat and it was reasonable. We shared the Arancini. Looks like the rocket that it should have come with wasn’t available as we had a salad mix instead! ;-) ordered a haddock and chips and a scampi. Got 2 haddock. Realised they’d put in the till wrong, apologised and came back with haddock and a scampi. Food tasty. Service friendly. Will return, good choice menu all round. Could just do with being busier!
    The White Lion - VentnorResponded on 21 October 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review :)

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  5. Brian

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value for money. Delicious. Fast attentive service. Lovely pleasant staff. A delight to visit, will try to go back again before the end of our holiday.
    The White Lion - VentnorResponded on 16 October 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review, we hope to see you again another time!

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  6. Les

    Cornwall

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our 2 dogs with us as we were staying in the Island. Accommodated us with a quiet corner table - no problems. Quick and friendly service. Good value food. Thank you
    The White Lion - VentnorResponded on 16 October 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review!

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  7. Deena

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked a Sunday Roast with the White Lion and were seated in the larger dinning area. There was a selection of beef, gammon, roast belly pork plus a couple of vegetarian options. I did like it that there were options available for smaller portion sizes, two meats etc. Husband selected beef and pork, my friend had pork whilst I chose just beef, all in the small quantity choice. The portion size was perfect for our needs. I had 2 roast potatoes, some long stem broccoli, two generous slices of beef and a huge Yorkshire pudding. We also had bowls of red cabbage, carrots and cauliflower cheese, all adequate sizes to share between the 3 of us. So why the low score? Upon arrival, plates were lukewarm, with the exposed slice of beef just warm (the other slice, under the Yorkshire fared better). We could only eat the florets of the long stem broccoli as the stems were almost raw, however it was the roast potatoes which were the biggest disappointment. I’m not sure when then were roasted, but they too were just warm and you couldn’t get into them. They were the toughest roast potatoes I had ever had! I had to leave both of mine as I couldn’t cut through them. All in all, we just felt the lunch was “OK”.
    The White Lion - VentnorResponded on 30 September 2024
    Hi Deena, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review and we are sorry you were not happy with some elements of your dinner. We do encourage our customers to alert a member of our staff if you are not happy with anything during your visit as they will always be more than willing to 'make it right' and ensure you do not leave feeling dissapointed. We will be looking into why this has happened to ensure it is not repeated and we hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Sue

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a very nice meal and the service was excellent. A short walk from where we were staying so was ideal.
    The White Lion - VentnorResponded on 30 September 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review.

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  9. Veronica

    Cornwall

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd visit this week Good food and better than average pub menu Friendly staff Good value for money

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  10. Ian

    Essex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal served by very friendly, accommodating staff. We look for dog friendly places to eat and here they made a fuss of our dog and gave her some treats and brought a bowl of water, for her. We had one problem, and that was finding The White Lion. The one way streets seemed to fool our sat nav. Certainly a place to return to.

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The White Lion - Ventnor is rated 4.3 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Google Map for The White Lion - Ventnor

High St, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 2AT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Ventnor
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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