White Lion

4.2

572 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

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.

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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
Website
https://thewhitelionhankelow.co.uk/
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.

Location
White Lion Hankelow, Crewe, Crewe CW3 0JA
Area
Nantwich
Parking details
Public Parking
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

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

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

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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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Sarah
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 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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Samantha
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 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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Heather
Cheshire5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 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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Carol
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 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 19 February 2025
Thank you for your review and we are delighted you enjoyed your visit. Regards Sian
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Ruth
Manchester1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 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 19 February 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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Heather thompson
Shropshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 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 19 February 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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Carol
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 January 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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Kathy
Cheshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 26 January 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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Anya-rhianne
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 January 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

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

White Lion Hankelow, Crewe, Crewe CW3 0JA

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
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 Parking
Additional
Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://thewhitelionhankelow.co.uk/
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.

White Lion

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Dining areas

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What 572 people are saying

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