White Lion Inn

Flooding Survey

Rutland County Council has has set up a Winter Flooding survey. If you've been affected by the flooding in the village this year, please take a few minutes to offer your opinion. The survey closes at 5pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024. Flooding Survey

By |2024-03-17T16:10:46+00:00March 17th, 2024|General notices, White Lion Inn|

Village Flooding

From The White Lion As you know Whissendine floods with every rainfall it seems, causing distress, inconvenience and destruction.  Chris and I along with other residents are going to do our best to get action from RCC and any other persons who have a moral responsibility in dealing with and preventing the flooding. I have [...]

By |2024-02-28T11:25:12+00:00February 28th, 2024|General notices, White Lion Inn|

Lincoln Market Christmas Trip – 5th December

LINCOLN MARKET CHRISTMAS TRIP – 5th December 2021 Leaves The White Lion Inn at 1.00pm returning 20.00 Seat cost 20.50 per seat.  Payment to be made in full at time of booking. Call in to secure your seat.  Only 17 seats left –!!!! The White Lion Inn Whissendine 01664 474233

By |2021-11-04T14:57:38+00:00November 4th, 2021|White Lion Inn|

The White Lion – Macmillan Coffee Morning

?Fantastic News!! Our village has raised a magnificent £277.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support today .? A huge "THANK YOU" to those that donated such beautiful cakes? and many thanks to all who came today to support this amazing charity. Thank you - Yolanda and Chris⭐⭐⭐

By |2021-09-24T15:36:43+00:00September 24th, 2021|White Lion Inn|

The White Lion – closed Tuesday lunches

For the next few months Autumn/Winter The White Lion Inn will not be open for lunch on Tuesdays. The Pub and Kitchen will be open as normal from 5pm Tuesdays. The White Lion Inn Whissendine 01664 474233  

By |2021-09-24T15:34:33+00:00September 24th, 2021|White Lion Inn|

The White Lion is Hiring Staff

We are hiring! at The White Lion Inn We have an opportunity for someone to join our dedicated and busy restaurant and bar team. Flexible shifts to include evenings and weekends; rate of pay dependant on experience! The Bar position is full time/ Restaurant position is part time - both are permanent positions - Please [...]

By |2021-08-20T14:09:22+00:00August 20th, 2021|White Lion Inn|

The White Lion Inn Update

The White Lion Inn ?????????????????????????  We are re-opening our doors on the 18th May at 5pm for inside and outside drinking/dining. Booking is advisable as we anticipate being busy. Call 01664 474233 to book – We are so looking forward to seeing you all again. Best wishes Yolanda, Chris and our Team. As before Covid [...]

By |2021-04-09T15:02:16+00:00April 9th, 2021|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

The White Lion – Re-opening

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT...….  WERE BACK!! ?????????????????????????  OPENING ON SUNDAY 12TH JULY - 12 NOON FOR DRINKS ONLY    NEW Menu launching 14th July!! Please ring to book your table as seating is limited!  We are soooo looking forward to seeing you all again!!.  We will be posting "the new norm" over the coming days’. Chris, Yolanda [...]

By |2020-06-27T12:12:41+00:00June 27th, 2020|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

The White Lion – Updated take-away menu

MENU AVAILABLE FOR TAKEAWAY FOOD We would like to thank all of our wonderful staff and customers for their support to date during these unprecedented and unknown times and sincerely wish for the Good Health of everyone and better times to come. We are now offering a food/drink takeaway service on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday [...]

By |2020-04-06T12:44:38+00:00April 6th, 2020|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

The White Lion – Take-away menu

Yolanda and Chris would like to thank all their wonderful staff and customers for their support during these unprecedented and unknown times and sincerely wish for the good health of everyone and better times to come. The pub is now closed until further notice but a take-away service is available. The take-away menu is available [...]

By |2020-03-25T08:38:58+00:00March 20th, 2020|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

Feast Week Ceilidh Dance

A Ceilidh Dance with the Malarkey Ceilidh Band will take place at the White Lion on Saturday 6th July as part of the village Feast Week celebrations. A limited number of tickets are available at £10 each.  Entry includes a welcome glass of fizz - with food available from £5 per person. Tickets available from [...]

By |2019-06-03T21:22:08+00:00June 3rd, 2019|Feast Week, White Lion Inn|

Emma Louise @ White Lion Inn

Local company Emma Louise at Home is holding a gift sale event at White Lion Inn, Whissendine, 4pm - 7pm on Sunday 16th September. Emma Louise at Home are regular stallholders at Melton and Stamford markets, where they sell gifts for all occasions, including birthdays, christenings, new born and weddings, and they also have plenty [...]

By |2018-09-04T15:54:27+00:00September 4th, 2018|White Lion Inn|

Part-time Kitchen Assistant wanted @ White Lion Inn

RECRUITING - Part time Kitchen Assistant required to prepare starters, desserts, preparation of food/vegetables and assist the Chefs in day to day running of the kitchen. Full training will be given in Health and Hygiene as well as Health and Safety. If you can work on your own, have initiative, be flexible and would enjoy [...]

By |2018-02-13T17:04:41+00:00February 13th, 2018|White Lion Inn|

White Lion Roars with Laughter

Leicester Comedy Show "White Lion Roars with Laughter" here on the 22nd February 2018. Tickets £10.00 which includes a FREE pint of Tiger (no substitutions). Purchase your tickets either at the bar or at comedy-festival.co.uk - limited seating. The White Lion Inn hosts a stellar line-up of stand-up comedians including the writer, comedian and TV [...]

By |2018-01-16T12:06:47+00:00January 16th, 2018|White Lion Inn|

End of season bash @ White Lion Inn

End of season bash. As a thank you to all our customers and friends for your support over the last year, we are having an end of season get together on Sunday 24th September from 5pm. Complimentary Hog Roast and Caricaturist - Ray Allen - for your entertainment. Look forward to seeing you. Best wishes [...]

By |2017-09-20T08:08:17+00:00September 20th, 2017|White Lion Inn|

Jobs – full time position at White Lion Inn

Recruiting - full time position available -waitering and bar service. Experience preferred although full training will be given. 25 hours plus –Would need to be able to work Weekends and evenings especially. Pay dependant on experience. If you would like to apply - send your details to info@whitelioninn.com or call 01664 474233 –Yolanda

By |2017-07-18T20:09:44+00:00July 18th, 2017|White Lion Inn|

White Lion Inn Beer Festival 2017

The White Lion Beer Festival will be held from Fri 26th May through Sunday 28th May or until the beer runs out. Saturday: Live Band and Paella from 8.30pm Sunday: Ukulele Band from 2pm Ales DANCING DUCK Black, Sack & Quack 4.2% A traditional mild recipe but full bodied with bags of malty flavour. Black [...]

By |2017-05-19T11:23:28+00:00May 19th, 2017|White Lion Inn|

Forthcoming events @ White Lion Inn

May 4th Willow Weaving workshop (contact Marion 07902407111) start 7pm – pre booking essential Evening of Magic 11th May £18.00 tickets including supper – SORRY SOLD OUT Every Wednesday from 9.00 – 12.00pm is Coffee Morning at the White Lion. Fresh Coffee, latte, tea and cakes all served in the comfort of the pub. Everyone [...]

By |2017-05-02T09:37:15+00:00May 2nd, 2017|White Lion Inn|

Job opportunities @ White Lion Inn

The following jobs are available at White Lion Inn, Whissendine: Part–time Cook Part–time Cook required to learn all aspects of the day to day running of our busy kitchen. Experience is not essential as full training will be given – although we expect the applicant to have good hygiene skills. Good communication skills and being [...]

By |2017-12-30T19:30:51+00:00May 2nd, 2017|White Lion Inn|

Roar With Laughter at White Lion Inn

ROAR WITH LAUGHTER - Leicester Comedy Show is coming to the White Lion Inn on Thursday 16th February 2017. Tickets are £10.00 and limited. On sale now at the pub. A unique opportunity to enjoy an evening of 3 stand up comedians with MC. Free Tiger pint with every ticket sold.

By |2017-01-19T18:39:30+00:00January 19th, 2017|White Lion Inn|

Lincoln Christmas Market Trip 2016

There are two seats left on the Lincoln Christmas Market Trip on 4th December - leaving at 12.30pm from the pub and returning approx 7.30pm to Whissendine. Tickets are £15.00 for the coach seat return. Last two seats, book your place at the pub.

By |2016-11-28T15:36:57+00:00November 28th, 2016|White Lion Inn|

Jobs Available at White Lion Inn

Three jobs are being advertised at White Lion Inn: 1. We have a vacancy for a part-time kitchen assistant in our busy kitchen, preferably with a Food Hygiene background. The candidate will need to be able to work some weekdays and evenings including weekends. The position is permanent and part-time (15-20 hours) Full training will [...]

By |2017-12-30T19:30:53+00:00October 25th, 2016|White Lion Inn|

Pretty Pieces at White Lion Inn

Local vintage linen and accessories company, Pretty Pieces, will have a stall during the first White Lion Wednesday Coffee Morning on Wednesday 2 November 2016. Pop down to the White Lion Inn for a coffee and a chat and check out the lovely items for sale from Pretty Pieces. For more information about Pretty Pieces, [...]

By |2016-10-18T15:25:48+00:00October 18th, 2016|White Lion Inn|

NEW! Weekly coffee mornings at White Lion Inn

Starting from Wednesday 2nd November then every Wednesday at 8.45am we will be open for tea/coffee and, of course, cake. So enjoy a hot drink, a chat and a catch-up with your friends in the warmth of White Lion Inn, without having to leave the village! Accompanied children are welcome too. To celebrate the inaugural [...]

By |2016-10-18T15:22:00+00:00October 17th, 2016|White Lion Inn|

Christmas at White Lion Inn

Celebrate the festive period at White Lion Inn in Whissendine. A special festive menu will be available from 30 November to 27 December (excluding Christmas Day when there is a Christmas menu) in addition to the regular a la carte menu. On Christmas Day itself, White Lion Inn invites you to feast on a delicious [...]

By |2017-12-30T19:30:54+00:00October 17th, 2016|White Lion Inn|

White Lion Inn Awarded Five-Star Rating

We are very pleased and proud to say that White Lion Inn has been awarded a 5-Star Rating for Food and Hygiene by Rutland County Council. A big thank you to our Kitchen Team for its contributions in keeping a hygienic and safe kitchen environment. Yolanda and Chris, White Lion Inn  

By |2016-09-29T16:03:52+00:00September 29th, 2016|White Lion Inn|

Evening of Magic – get your tickets

White Lion Inn will be hosting an 'Evening of Magic' on Thursday 27th Oct at 7.30pm. 6 Top Class performers Close up and Cabaret Magic Tickets are only £18 and include a hot meal. Tickets are on sale now and are limited ... so hurry hurry as this will sell out! Yolanda & Chris, White [...]

By |2016-09-07T12:09:42+00:00September 7th, 2016|White Lion Inn|

Beer Festival 2016 – this weekend!

Head down to White Lion Inn this bank holiday weekend for the annual beer and cider festival with hog roast! Dates 27TH, 28TH, 29TH MAY. Live music Saturday 28th - Hog Roast from 8pm Two And Fro Acoustic trio, from 9pm Sunday 29th - Melstrun Ukulele Orchestra, from 2pm Real Ales CHARNWOOD Salvation 3.8% A [...]

By |2016-05-23T10:13:07+00:00May 23rd, 2016|White Lion Inn|

New menu at White Lion Inn starts 3 May 2016

Our new menu starts on 3rd May with delicious specials every week. Also, as there are many people that suffer from gluten intolerance, we have put together a bespoke menu outlining all the dishes, from starters to desserts, that you are able to enjoy. When visiting the pub, please ask for your gluten-free menu. Hope [...]

By |2016-04-28T08:47:16+00:00April 28th, 2016|White Lion Inn|

List of beer and ciders at White Lion Inn Beer Festival 2016

Below are the confirmed real ales and ciders for the White Lion Inn Beer Festival served from Fri 27th May: Real Ales CHARNWOOD Salvation 3.8% A light refreshing golden beer, with tropical fruit, citrus, and floral flavours. American Cascade and Amarillo hops create a citrus aroma, and crisp clean bitterness on the finish. DARK STAR [...]

By |2016-04-29T06:31:11+00:00April 26th, 2016|General news, White Lion Inn|

April White Lion Inn Quiz Cancelled

CANCELLED NO QUIZ ON MONDAY 4TH APRIL -- Sorry folks your quiz master is away on a magic gig. Next one will be on May 2nd Bank holiday. The White Lion Inn Quiz is held on the 1st Monday of every month from 8pm. Come down and pit your wits against Whissendine's smartest.

By |2016-04-03T10:38:28+00:00April 3rd, 2016|White Lion Inn|

Rutland Music Lovers – join us

Do you have diverse musical tastes? Do you like to discover new music? Do you like to share the music you’ve discovered by yourself? Rutland Music Lovers is a new, free gathering on the first Sunday of each month (starting on Sunday 6th March 2016) at The White Lion Inn in Whissendine, where we can [...]

By |2016-01-28T09:18:24+00:00January 28th, 2016|Rutland Music Lovers, White Lion Inn|

Guinness World Record Pub Quiz

The White Lion Inn's monthly Quiz on 1st February has been cancelled - the next Quiz is 7th March - due to the Guinness World Record Pub Quiz being held on the 7th February. Anyone can form a team from a single person to a maximum of 6 in a team. Each team must have [...]

By |2017-12-30T19:31:01+00:00January 28th, 2016|Events, White Lion Inn|

Lincoln Christmas Market trip – Places still available!

Update - 1st December - Places still available! If you would like to travel to Lincoln Market by coach on the 6th December and enjoy all the festivities please book your seat asap at The White Lion Inn. You only pay for the cost of the coach. Leaving 1.00pm approx and arriving back at 9.00pm [...]

By |2015-12-01T08:34:05+00:00November 25th, 2015|White Lion Inn|

Events at the White Lion

Events coming up at the White Lion Inn: 12th November - Open Mic Night 19th November - Magic Night - Sorry Sold Out! 26th November - an evening of Wine Tasting with Patrick Whenham Bossy of Terra Wines. A delicious range of cheeses will be available and tickets cost £15 (please book). This will be a [...]

By |2015-11-09T22:24:47+00:00October 31st, 2015|White Lion Inn|

White Lion Inn Macmillan Coffee Morning thanks

UPDATE: We raised an amazing £324.00 from the Macmillan Coffee Morning, raffle and games played!! Our sincere thanks to everyone who either donated a cake or turned up to eat one at our Macmillan Coffee Morning!! It was so good to see villagers coming together to support this fantastic charity and to know we are [...]

By |2015-10-04T07:40:45+00:00October 3rd, 2015|General news, White Lion Inn|

Cakes Needed for Macmillan Coffee Morning

White Lion Inn is holding for the 3rd year a Macmillan Coffee Morning on 25th Sept from 9.30am onwards. Cake donations would be really appreciated. Please contact Yolanda or Chris at White Lion Inn (Tel: 01664 474233).

By |2015-09-21T10:22:06+00:00September 21st, 2015|White Lion Inn|

White Lion Inn Open Mic Night photo & call for acts

Our first Open Mic Night, held on 20 August, was a fantastic evening of live music and entertainment, featuring monologues, acoustic songs and jamming. Our very own Jasmine performed a set of acoustic songs, and Will played Jazz and Classical guitar. We also had a lot of other performers, and a huge thank you for [...]

By |2015-08-29T07:57:50+00:00August 27th, 2015|White Lion Inn|

New Play Area @ White Lion Inn

OUR NEW PLAY AREA IS NOW OPEN! Chris wanted to ensure the children got a really good quality piece of equipment and has been working really hard designing and building our new play area, and it is now ready for use! What better excuse do you need for a summer evening tipple than to take [...]

By |2015-08-23T08:57:43+00:00August 23rd, 2015|White Lion Inn|

2015 Beer Festival @ White Lion Inn

It's the White Lion Inn 2015 Beer Festival tonight (Saturday 23 May 2015)! Live Music by Govannan from 8.30pm. Hog Roast from 7.30pm @ £4.00. Tickets are NOT REQUIRED. Just come down and enjoy the evening at your local pub. The festival continues on Sunday with more live music and guest beers.

By |2015-05-23T14:10:48+00:00May 23rd, 2015|White Lion Inn|

White Lion Inn wins ‘Making a Difference’ Award from Everards Brewery

Congratulations to Yolanda and Chris of White Lion Inn, Whissendine, for winning a ‘Making a Difference’ award from Everards Brewery. The award is given by Everards to a licensee delivering a fantastic pub experience and making a difference through creativity, innovation, loyalty and commitment and, of course, offering their customers first class beers! Yolanda and [...]

By |2015-04-28T11:29:51+00:00April 28th, 2015|General news, White Lion Inn|

New Menu at White Lion Inn

The White Lion Inn is excited to announce new dishes to the menu while still keeping some of the old favourites. There will also be a range of new specials too. To give you a taste of what is to come we are sharing two of the new dishes available: BREADED MOZZARELLA GRISSINI STICKS Deep [...]

By |2017-12-30T19:31:14+00:00April 3rd, 2015|White Lion Inn|
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