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White Lion, Dunstable, ENG

White Lion

3.9
3.9
122 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
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10:30 p.m.
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Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 122 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
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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.
122 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Angie

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Julie

    Bedfordshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit since White Lion under new management. Food was excellent again - piping hot and delicious. Service is at just the right level - attentive, but not intrusive. This is becoming a firm favourite. Thank you Brandon and Team 😊

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  7. Dawn

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at the white lion was perfect. We had theatre tickets and were on a tight time schedule. We informed the white lion team of this at time of booking and the order was taken swiftly and the beautiful food was served . All our meals were delicious.Thank you to Brandon and his team. My husband is a wheelchair user and the space and services were perfect . We will definitely be back.

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  8. John

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Brandon was extremely welcoming and obviously knows his trade. We look forward to coming back and meeting his wife Lucy. Food and service were great, it was a quiet night, but that's sometimes a nice thing. We really hope they make a go of it because the area is starved of decent places to eat.
    White LionResponded on January 13, 2025
    Hello there John, Thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review, we're very pleased that you loved our new menu and that you found our service was great as well. Thank you also for your well wishes, we'd love to see you again soon. We wish you all the best in the meantime, Brandon and the Team

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  9. Andrew

    Herefordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I dined at The White Lion yesterday and very much enjoyed the meal there and felt very welcome by the staff. I seem to recall that under the previous management, prices on the menu were a bit high for our liking, but now they seem more reasonable and this time we certainly got value for our money !
    White LionResponded on January 13, 2025
    Hello there Andrew, We are so glad you enjoyed your visit with us and that the food and prices were all to your liking. Our new menu has only received positive reviews so far and we're very pleased that you found our service exceeded your expectations too. You were both a pleasure to have and you will always be welcomed in our doors. We hope to see you back soon! All the best, Brandon and Lucy

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  10. Bill

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New owners were very welcoming and made us feel very welcome Food was very good and amazing value for money. Will definitely be a regular customer
    White LionResponded on January 13, 2025
    Hello there Bill, It makes us so happy to see such positive feedback about our pub. As the new management, we're so glad you enjoyed your visit with us and plan to be back soon! Thank you for you kind words, you are welcome back anytime. All the best, Brandon and the Team

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FAQs

White Lion is rated 3.9 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:30 p.m.
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for White Lion

Chalk Hill, Dunstable, ENG LU6 1RS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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