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Posted Monday, March 8, 2010
I took a party of 11 on Saturday 6th March 2010. We had a terrible evening. The food was absolutely disgusting. We asked to speak to the manager but he was not there. We then asked to speak to the chef who was also not there either. I wonder who was doing the cooking? The plates were cold the food was raw, the meat was tough. The risotto looked like a tin of rice pudding.  The service was terrible. Needless to say I will not be going again. Prices way over the top for the quality of the food. Total rip off. I will be writing to the manager.
Liz

Posted Monday, December 7, 2009
Avoid at all costs. Visited this pub after seeing it in the good beer guide and seeing their website. First disapointment was finding only two real ales, never mind came here to dine anyway. Moved out the back to the restaurant, got a table no problem, the restaurant was barely half full on a Saturday night, alarm bells should have rung. Menu seemed overpriced, a lot more than their sample menu on their website. Went ahead and ordered lamb shank on rosemary mash with red wine jus and confit of duck in orange sauce, both at £15.95. Sounded good. We were told if we wanted any vegetables there would be an additional cost. Declined the veg, thought that if this was needed it would have come with the dish at that price.
When the food arrived there was no rosemary in the mash, just plain old mashed potato, the red wine jus appeared to contain no red wine and seemed more like a gravy made from granules with no flavour to it, certainly not a jus. The confit of duck was just a roast duck leg, I don't think the chef understands the term 'confit'. The orange sauce resembled the gravy on the lamb shank but with some orange segments thrown in for good measure. It was all edible but not what it was claiming to be. It was just simple pub fayre and should have come with a price to reflect this. I made my complaints known when asked after the meal and was told my observations would be passed on to the chef/cook, I received no comeback.
I won't even start on the cleanliness of the toilets.
Andy May

Posted Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Terrible service if you are a customer, excellent if you are the bosses friends. We waited over 45 minutes, they waited 15!
Trevor

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2008
The foods not bad here but the staff, not all but some think there doing you a favour by letting you eat or drink in there. Its got that your in someone else's house feel and my God its dated inside! I rang up one night and said what time do you serve food until please? they told me so I got ready and turned up with 10 mins to spare and they said, "Oh sorry we cant take anymore orders were just too busy!!" Could of gone else where but had been told on the phone before I would be OK.  Worse part is they know I'm a local so don't hold much hope for people passing through.
Dave Spears

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2008
A fantastic venue for any occasion, great food and what a wine selection !! One of the best I've seen. Highly recommended.
E Whitehill

Posted Monday, March 31, 2008
Much improved in recent years, full of character and characters - our regular Sunday night haunt - good food, good beer and good people.
Martin Bissell

Posted Monday, July 31, 2006
Crap. Absolutely rubbish!  Food cold. Beer Warm. Barmaid too interested in her text messages. Avoid.
Ben Portly

Posted Monday, April 10, 2006
Visited the pub on recommendation from a work colleague. didn't know what to expect but were hugely and pleasantly surprised. restaurant was excellent - food great.
Rob

Posted Monday, January 23, 2006
Had a very pleasant stay at the White Lion while attending the Autosport Show at the NEC last week. Excellent food, and the Black Sheep and Old Hooky ales were in top condition.
Mark Farrington

Posted Friday, August 19, 2005
Beautiful old pub.  Every time I visit Coventry, I make a special trip to Hampton just to have a pint in the White Lion.  Quintessential English pub
Eric Mueller

Posted Thursday, June 23, 2005
Lovely setting and great new menu.  Staff are excellent - especially Andy and Hanna who worked really hard
Drew Peacock


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Posted Monday, November 22, 2004
I think The White Lion is absolutely fantastic. In the bar, the decor still remains traditional and cosy, whilst the restaurant has more of a light contemporary feel.  The food is absolutely superb and the staff are wonderful, always friendly. They could not be more charming. This place is a Definite Must if you are in the area.
L. Addison

Posted Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Who's the hunky waiter Andy, anyone know if he has a girlfriend?
Sexy Lady

Posted Tuesday, November 11, 2003
Stayed one night whilst visiting friends. Liked it so much we stayed an extra night. Did not get to eat in the restaurant but the breakfast was superb.
An excellent weekend was had by all. Get ready for the England and Kiwi final.
Lee Sandys

Posted 11 October 2002
Just returned from vacation, stayed in Hampton-in-Arden. I ate 3 times at the White Lion and found the food absolutely fantastic. Excellent service too.
Dan Danaher

I have lived in the village for nearly a year and use the pub on a regular basis to both eat and drink. Everybody is aware that changes are about to happen as the pub has new owners. However, nobody appears to know exactly what these changes are likely to be. There is a fear that the village will lose it's traditional pub and be replaced with a modern eating establishment. Does anybody know what the new format will be ?
Mike McCannon

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