Nestled in the heart of Rutland, England’s smallest County is the beautiful village of Whissendine near Oakham, which lies between Melton Mowbray the rural capital of food and Oakham – The White Lion Inn is much more than the average local pub.
Welcoming families and dogs, it boasts a bar with cosy seating areas, 2 real log burning fires, bar, restaurant, function room and 8 en-suite bedrooms. We have a beautiful garden, which has recently had a lot of work done to make it a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine or try our delicious home made food. Set next to the Village stream with a Pétanque Court, and ample tables for outside dining and children’s play equipment. We also have a free large car park, secure storage facilities for bikes or fishing equipment etc, with easy access to local villages and towns from a bus stop directly outside the pub. There are 54 beautiful villages spread across the rolling rural landscape for you to explore.
We are proud to have our own professional resident close -up Magician ‘Chris’ who won the title for’ British Champion Close up Magician 2012. As Chris is also the Landlord he regular entertains at the pub for our guests. If you would like to book Chris for your Wedding, Anniversary or Birthday Party, Conference or private parties please contact him at www.chrismagic.co.uk
So if it’s a quiet drink, a celebratory meal or party or even a mid week break to explore the local attractions you’re after – The White Lion Inn is for you.
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Came for a Sunday Carvery. Pub was lovely; warm and welcoming and staff couldn't do enough to help. Spotlessly clean and food was fresh and perfectly cooked and very good portion size. Would highly recommend a meal there.
Absolutely stunning food and service. It was a Christmas family meal and there was about 20 of us. No food was wrong, cold or under/over cooked. I had pie, chips and veg. My god, I have married the chef there and then. Can not recommend or praise highly enough
Very pleasant Inn with characterful rooms. Ours was large with its own bathroom, double aspect with a big radiator to keep it cosy. The breakfast was very good cooked to order. Thank you.
Just had Saturday night evening meal and a sunday carvery at white lion. What a lovely set out pub inside with very nice well trained and polite staff to complement the first class food and drink served. We will definitely return to indulge again. Many thanks to all at white lion inn.
We went for Sunday carvery with a group of friends. I found it difficult to book;.no reply to my email and rang on 3 different occasions before getting through. That said the food was absolutely delicious and plenty of it. If you don't eat red meat, be sure to mention this on booking as there were no other options readily available.
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