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White Lion, Crewe, Crewe

White Lion

4.2
4.2
572 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The White Lion Hankelow, a beautiful Cheshire country pub filled with generous stocks of Cheshire craft ales, a tip top wine menu and a cocktail list featuring classics and seasonally inspired creations.

When it comes to food we only use the best local and seasonal produce, our menu showcases our
chef’s passion for refined and elegant pub classics mixed with contemporary flavours and techniques.

With a mixture of seating inside ranging from intimate nooks, to warm and cosey snugs by the fire and stunning private dining rooms, to an expansive outside space perfect for catching the sun with an ice cold drink.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01270 432606
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room that can cater for up to 10 people for seating, as well as additional areas throughout the pub and restaurant than can be booked for special events depending on time, date and occasion.
  • Neighbourhood
    Nantwich
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

What 572 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Lion offers a charming ambiance with "excellent food" and "friendly staff." Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere" and "lovely decor." Despite occasional slow service, the menu is praised for "wide choice" and "delicious" offerings. Many recommend the "Sunday lunch" and appreciate the venue's "great value."

572 Reviews
  1. Jayne

    Cheshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly staff..great place to eat!

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  2. Sarah

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another superb meal. Highly recommend the roast beef. Waiters/waitresses were friendly and knowledgeable.

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  3. Samantha

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly one for the best and biggest Sunday dinner I've ever eaten!!

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  4. Heather

    Cheshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The White Lion at Hankelow is one of my favourite places they do an excellent roast. Today was even better we had a a sharing platter that was really generous. Loved it

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  5. Carol

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a lovely Sunday dinner. We haven't been before but we will definitely come again.
    White LionResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you for your review and we are delighted you enjoyed your visit. Regards Sian

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  6. Ruth

    Manchester1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Was disappointed 😞 We ordered 4 rump steaks cooked differently but all were cold and when queried which one was medium rare, it was ‘it must be that one’ so no certainty. I complained about the cold food but no options or apology given to us. Very quiet for a Saturday night. Don’t think I’ll return sadly
    White LionResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Ruth, I am so sorry to hear of your experience with us this is not our usual standard at all! I have passed your comments onto both the kitchen team and front of house. I hope you may consider trying us again so we can demonstrate our usual level of both food and service. If so please arrange your table with me directly - Sian Regards Sian

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  7. Heather thompson

    Shropshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined on valentines evening The menu was great the seating was upstairs away from the noisy bar area which was appropriate for valentine diners The the staff always friendly there and service was quick and efficient !! ❤️
    White LionResponded on February 19, 2025
    Dear Heather, Thank you so much for your review and we are delighted you enjoyed your valentines with us. I have passed your praise onto the team. Kind Regards Sian

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  8. Carol

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday Lunch. We both had the roast beef and shared the cheese platter afterwards. Both absolutely delicious. Good portions. Excellent service from our waitress and wine waiter. Our table was downstairs in the snug, next to the log burner which was cosy on a very cold winter’s day. We will definitely be returning.

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  9. Kathy

    Cheshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband had the beef Sunday lunch. He asked for the beef pink, which it was. I had the veggie Sunday lunch and was very disappointed. It was just the normal lunch vegetables with three pieces of roasted sweet potato. Very boring veggie option. We both had sweets which very nice Service was very good. My husband would go again but I would not.

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  10. Anya-rhianne

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sensational roast dinner at a great price. Lovely staff.

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White Lion is rated 4.2 stars by 572 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for White Lion

White Lion Hankelow, Crewe, Crewe CW3 0JA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Nantwich
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    01270 432606
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful private dining room that can cater for up to 10 people for seating, as well as additional areas throughout the pub and restaurant than can be booked for special events depending on time, date and occasion.
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