Heverlee 0623
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About us

The White Lion is an original 16th century coaching inn set in the picturesque village of Thakeham, West Sussex. We can host 43 diners inside and have a separate cozy bar area just for drinkers.

The White Lion has a beautiful south facing beer garden, which can take 20 diners during the summer, and has plenty more seating for drinkers.

We are the perfect place to enjoy good hospitality, delicious local pub food, and an interesting selection of drinks in a relaxed environment.

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4.5/5

Liz Tuffnail

5 months ago

Limited evening menu (no chicken option) unwilling / unable to substitute French fries for new potatoes only available as an extra when you are already £22.00 for salmon with potatoes and purple sprouting is beyond us. Husband had pie and mash and veg which was very tasty but we couldn’t get any gravy so meal was very dry. Sadly a disappointing evening especially at the higher prices for food and drink probably won’t visit again any time soon.

Chris Thorpe

5 months ago

For a Friday lunchtime I expected there to be more customers but we were 2 of 4 people there. Not surprising really as the prices were quite high. Before the pub's recent refurbishment the atmosphere was better and prices were much lower, even allowing for inflation. Give you some ideas we paid best part of £12 for 1 pint of bitter, half of cider and 2 packets of crisps.

Michael Skelton

6 months ago

Hidden away in a beautiful corner of the south downs, the white lion is a wonderful oldy worldly pub with great food and great service. Excellent rare roast beef, I would heartily recommend it. Mine was fantastic and I really enjoyed it (I believe that it is only served on a Sunday though) The pub itself is very old, well decorated and quite interesting inside. The staff were all pleasant, friendly and helpful during our visit. Booking is advisable in case it's busy.

Lady Penelope

1 year ago

My partner and I came in today for lunch, and thankfully you found us a table. Wow! It was fabulous 10 out of 10. The best pumpkin soup ( as good as in Oz) and we had the beef short rib which was delicious, served with creamed purée of potato and hisbi cabbage. We didn’t expect the mains to be so large, so also ordered the courgette fries and chunky chips, which we definitely didn’t need 😂 Thank you for the excellent meal.

James Wickenden

1 year ago

The pubs open again! We missed it and it’s back better than ever. Great food and local traditional pub feel.

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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623