White Lion

3.4

111 Reviews

£25 and under

Pub

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Welcome to the White Lion, your go-to family-friendly gastro pub, located in the heart of Bedfordshire. For bookings over 10 give us a call or an email, we'd love to have you! Under new management, we’ve reinvented ourselves to focus on what matters most: quality food, great service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere that’s perfect for all ages. Our goal is simple: serve classic pub favourites, but do them right. Always fresh, seasonal ingredients and sourcing locally where possible, we offer a menu that’s hearty and satisfying with a personal touch. Many of our key ingredients, sauces, and garnishes are made in-house, every dish is bursting with flavour and crafted with care. Call us on 01582 853959, or our email is info@thewhiteliondunstable.com, we look forward to hearing from you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01582 853959
Website
https://www.thewhiteliondunstable.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Chalk Hill, Dunstable, ENG LU6 1RS
Area
Dunstable
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £28.95pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
20 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Join us for our traditional three course (£28.95) or two course (£24.95) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, British lamb rump and proper sticky toffee pudding to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person and a quick send of a pre-order.
New Year's Eve Set Menu - £38.95pp (£10pp deposit)
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year in style with our three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.4

3.4 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
3.6Service
3.3Ambience
3.4Value

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111 Reviews

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Steve
Buckinghamshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
over all the meal was good the service was also good. the only down side the white wine was warm. was offered ice but prefer wine ice cold not with ice watering it down.
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Hayley
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the festive menu at the white lion. The staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The food was very tasty and good value for money. TWe shall be returning again.
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Chelsea
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, very welcoming staff and helpful, food was amazing! I'd definitely be coming back here xx
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Julie
Bedfordshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good value, great service . Varied menu
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Sam
Bedfordshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst roast dinner I’ve ever had. Taste absolutely disgusting, kind it had been over a hot counter for a long time. No seasoning, dry chicken & overall it really was vile. I will never return. I’m so disappointed with them. They need to up their game, they are getting a really bad reputation.
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Abi
Bedfordshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a booking for 5:15 on a Sunday. When we arrived we were refused service because they ‘don’t take bookings at that time’ we took it on the chin and ordered a drink ready to go somewhere else. While we were waiting for our drinks another couple walked in with the same booking time and were seated no problems. We then queried this and the bar staff went back to the chef to ask if we could be seated. This took another 10 minutes before being told we could eat but there would be a long wait time and restrictions on what we could order. We didn’t eat here as we were appalled by the service. The live music in the garden was so loud you couldn’t hear anyone talk inside the restaurant. Would not recommend going here.
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OpenTable Diner
Bedfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Since I learned that there is live music on Fridays and a DJ on Saturdays, I have become a regular at The White Lion. I often come with different groups of friends. The food is also very tasty. I highly recommend it. I wish the kitchen didn't close so early. Since the latest reservation is at 7:30 (which you have to beg for), most of the time we have to eat somewhere else and just come for a drink.
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OpenTable Diner
Bedfordshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Vegetables were cold / warm Meat was all fat Cauliflower cheese was watery Wll not be going back !
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Fabulous
Bedfordshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good food with lots of choice, fine selection of beers etc and enjoyable atmosphere and afternoon. Will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Bedfordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 April 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We came for a roast but was a bit disappointed by the lack of veg. Everything was lovely but hardly any vegetables. Also you can tell who the locals are which I appreciate however there is no sound buffer between the bar and the dining area. I had my 7 year old son with me and we had to listen to a rowdy bunch who swore every 5 seconds. It was 5pm on a Sunday so appreciate people want to unwind however feel something should seperate the 2 areas some how or the locals are told to be a bit more mindful of their surroundings and children present. It is a shame as it has put us of coming back and it's local to us and is really lovely inside but just too loud. We were sat under a speaker which didn't help as I feel that was too loud too
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White Lion is rated 3.4 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Chalk Hill, Dunstable, ENG LU6 1RS

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Dunstable
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.thewhiteliondunstable.com/
Phone number
01582 853959

White Lion

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Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Set Menu - £28.95pp (£10pp deposit)

New Year's Eve Set Menu - £38.95pp (£10pp deposit)

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What 111 people are saying

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