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Dining & Food

Here at The White Lion Inn Whissendine we pride ourselves on offering honest, seasonal homemade meals. All our produce where possible is locally sourced with eggs from Loodal Farm Whissendine, Fish from Scarborough Fayre Melton Mowbray and fresh produce and meat from local suppliers. Our menu offers dishes to suit every taste from traditional home cooked food to a few more creative and seasonal ones. Our menu is also accompanied by an ever changing specials board of limited edition dishes . We have a Gluten Menu and Vegan Menu To complement your meal we have a fine selection of Wines and real Ales for you to enjoy. We endeavour to cater for all your needs, so if you have a dietary requirement or special request, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Food at the White Lion is served:

Monday: 
Restaurant Closed
Tuesday:
5.30pm- 8:45pm.
Wednesday & Thursday:
12pm-2:15pm
5.30pm- 8:45pm.
Friday & Saturday: 
12pm – 2:15pm
5:30pm – 8:45pm
Sunday:
12pm – 3pm (carvery)
5:30pm – 7pm

Last Orders 15 minutes before finish time

The restaurant is closed for lunch and evening meals on Tuesday following a bank holiday . Bar opens at 5pm.

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  • Take Away Fish & Chips and other menu items – Telephone 01664 474233 to place your order. 
  • Something for the Little Ones – We have a children’s menu available, smaller portions of our homemade dishes as well as kids classics!
  • Traditional Sunday Carvery £12.95 – served 12pm- 3pm. Booking advisable
  • Senior Citizens Luncheon – £10.95 for two courses from our Senior Citizens Menu, available Wednesday to Friday 12 – 2.15pm
  • Gluten Free/Vegan Menu available – We have a range of gluten free alternatives on our Gluten Free Menu
  • Packed Lunches – If you’re going on a day trip, whether walking, cycling, or just visiting one of the many local attractions, we can make up some packed lunches. Just let us know what you’re after and we can cater for all appetites
  • Indulgent Afternoon Teas – Come in for Afternoon Tea between 12pm – 2.15pm. A selection of finger sandwiches with fresh cream, scone with strawberry jam and delicious pastries and cakes. Served with unlimited pot of tea or coffee – £13.50 per person (BOOKINGS ONLY)

We are able to cater for all occasions from: Wedding Receptions, Anniversary celebrations, Birthdays and Funeral celebrations of life, Conference Meetings and Fishermen and their Catch.  Please call us for a bespoke menu and costing for your occasion.

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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