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Chris and Yolanda Welcome you to The White Lion Inn Whissendine near Oakham, in the County of Rutland.

We are proud to have been awarded the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence six years running, Simply the Guest Award 2015 and 2016, Lodging World Gold Guest Award and CAMRA Pub of The Year 2019. We have also been voted the Best 3 Star B&B in the East Midlands area by Trivago. Have been awarded “Loved By Guests Award Winner 2019 by Hotels.com and received an award by Hotels Combined 2020.

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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 patio added with comfortable dining tables and chairs 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 look forward to welcoming you to The White Lion Inn, Whissendine. For any enquiries or bookings, please call 01664 474233 or fill out our contact form

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.

Keep up to date with all latest news about The White Lion on Facebook and Twitter.

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Customer Comments

Went to the White Lion today for lunch my meal was amazing! The landlord and staff was very friendly the meat just melted in your mouth and the vegetables were nice and fresh. Can't wait for my next visit very lovely place!
Emma SOakham
Went for a Sunday Lunch and a drink. First of all great for parking, beautiful location really nice large gardens. Bar is excellent a mix of old world charm modernised. A real pub. Very tasteful decor. Beer excellent.
Tom LEast Midlands
Having visited the White Lion Inn last year we returned this weekend with my son & daughter-in-law. Once again we were not disappointed. Yolanda and her team provided us with excellent food while Chris and his team looked after us in the bar.
Jane BDereham
We stayed for 3 nights while we were looking for houses in the area. The pub is all you would hope for in a village pub.Great atmosphere and warm welcome from Chris & Yolanda and the other guests. The food was excellent and the room very comfortable.
James MLuton
We visited The White Lion 3 times last week, whilst staying in the area - once for a drink and twice for an evening meal. The pub is friendly and welcoming and the food was great!
Lin SNottingham
Very charming and friendly Hotel and Pub located in Whissendine close to Rutland Water and other sites of interest. Rooms excellent, comfortable and well resourced, Breakfast was first class. Staff extremely helpful and friendly a lovely place to stay.
Jim PChatham
What a fantastic place excellent food, nothing to much trouble for the staff. We have had the best Christmas, the room was spacious and had everything you would want. Lovely big garden not far from Rutland Water. A great place to stay.
Lesley BCambridge
Had myself an overnight stay at the White Lion as break in my journey to Derby to collect my son from Uni, choosing it randomly from the map. The food was hearty grub and plenty of it, the ales spot on, the room clean comfy with welcoming decor.
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2020 Update

We are thrilled to announce that we are now recommened on the wonderful Restauraunt Guru website and app. In fact we have been awarded a Certificate of Excellence, which makes us very proud indeed.

Thanks to Restaurant Guru and for everyone who voted for us.

To view all of our menus, please click here and we hope to see you at The White Lion Inn soon.

About Us

The White Lion Inn is a glorious and welcoming pub in Whissendine near Oakham, in the County of Rutland. As well as our bar, we have a restaurant, function room, beautiful garden and 8 en-suite bedrooms.

Bar Open

MONDAY
5pm – 9pm

TUES – THURS
5pm – 10:30pm

WED & THURS
12pm – 3pm
5pm – 10:30pm

FRI & SAT
12pm – 11:30pm

SUNDAY
12pm – 9:30pm

Food Served

MONDAY
Restaurant Closed

TUES 
5:30pm – 8:45pm (last orders)

WED – SAT
12pm – 2:15pm (last orders)
5:30pm – 8:45pm (last orders)

SUNDAY
12pm – 3pm (Carvery)
5:30pm – 7pm (last orders)

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