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White Lion Inn, Gillingham
Bourton
Postal town: Gillingham
SP8 5AT
Served areas

Reviews of White Lion Inn (Average Rating: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about White Lion Inn
An excellent village pub, the very model of a local. It’s an inn in a 18th Century terrace, which still does B&B. There is a small garden on the opposite side of the road, and a larger, more attractive garden at the back entered through a small paved yard. Inside, the rooms have been made open plan while keeping the original layout, including the bar, restaurant and a raised snug area. The bar has a flagstone floor, two open fires and a woodburner. A high standard of food is freshly prepared from local sources and is reasonably priced. There is a very strong local feel, yet we were warmly welcomed by the staff and locals alike. Ales on were Copper Street 871, Hopback Crop Circle, Exmoor Ale and Otter Amber, plus Cornish mead. I’d be very keen to come back here for food, drink and maybe even a night away, and I’d certainly recommend it for B&B.
On 30th July 2019
- rating: 9
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 23 October 2013 by Moby Duck
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Car Park : Yes last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Darts : Yes last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 23 October 2013 by Moby Duck
- Jukebox : No last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Live Music : Yes last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Pool Table : No last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 23 October 2013 by Moby Duck
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 23 October 2013 by Moby Duck
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 11 July 2019 by E TA