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White Lion, Dunstable, ENG

White Lion

3.9
3.9
127 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in Bedfordshire, The White Lion is a traditional family friendly pub at the heart of the market town of Dunstable. Join us for firm family favourites, grab tasty bar snacks with your pint or indulge in a roast with all the trimmings and bring the family together this Sunday. No matter the occasion, we can't wait to welcome you. Watch the action unfold with us, you can experience great games on our HD TV. So, if you can't be there, be here with a drink in hand. Also take on your own friends with a sociable game of darts as you get the rounds in! The weekend lives here with regular karaoke, live music and quiz nights so as the night draws in and it's time to turn it up a level, we are the perfect place to end the week. All of this, paired with alfresco dining under our pergola, The White Lion is above and beyond just your average local. From everyone here at The White Lion, we look forward to welcoming you.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Dunstable
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five Course Menu

    £31.50 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five Course Menu Photo

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bedfordshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Lion shines with its welcoming atmosphere and "friendly staff." Diners praise the "excellent" food and "great value" menu. Brandon and his team ensure a "relaxed atmosphere" and "attentive" service. Despite isolated negative experiences, many find it a "firm favorite," with plans to return for more delightful meals.

127 Reviews
  1. Bryn

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were helpful the food was really nice will go again

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  2. Connie

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely, friendly staff - just lovely will def gonback

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  3. Peter

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked a meal for me and my wife everything was great just had some bad luck with staff calling in sick. The food was very tasty and great value for money

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  4. Colin

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a Valentine Day meal with wife and daughter. I went for Prawn Cocktail, Pie and Mash and Apple Crumble while wife had humous and half chicken. Daughter had steak and sticky toffee pudding. The food was good and we didn't have any issues with them. But it's didn't look very busy for a Valentine Day night and I have to say it was half empty even though they were telling us it was fully booked. Also tables were not being cleared away as one table next to us was not cleared during the entirety of our meal. The pub looks to be a bit in disrepair with cobwebs in the dining hall and the toilet definitely needing a deep clean. For God sake put some bleach in the cistern. My wife enjoyed our evening and she recommended this restaurant on a previous visit but she said she won't come back again. Think this place needs another refurb or it will be closed again.

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  5. Hayley

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The choice of food is very good, excellent and attentive service. Will definitely be back again

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  6. Dawn

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a welcoming staff member to greet you. Food and service always with huge smiles.

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  7. Angie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely couple taken over this pub in november 2024 and can honestly say what lovely people and the food was so lovely too , HIghley recommended to visit and try and we will be back too

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  8. Debbie

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. There was a little extra noise due to a quiz, but not so much that we couldn't continue our conversation and the diners were placed so we also didn't disrupt the quiz. Will definitely return.

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  9. Greta

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, friendly staff good value priced menu

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  10. penny

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to white lion for a meal with friends for a birthday treat. what a welcome reception we received. The staff couldn't of been more helpful and the food was well cooked and very tasty. I would recommend white lion to have a lovely meal and relaxed atmosphere. Keep up the good work

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FAQs

White Lion is rated 3.9 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for White Lion

Chalk Hill, Dunstable, ENG LU6 1RS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dunstable
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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