The White Lion Inn — Attraction in Test Valley

First impressions count, they are the most important part of social interaction, at least in my view.||It was, therefore, refreshing for to receive a friendly, warm, welcome from the staff at this pub. A pair of cyclists who were 65 miles into a 100+ mile bicycle ride and both ravenous and in need of a little rest.||Nothing seemed to be a problem and even though it was midweek and not a government subsidy in sight day it still appeared to have a reasonable set of lunch diners, but with plenty of space for everyone.||Pies and cider appear to be a house speciality, both of which were delicious. Prompt service, a filling meal and a nice smile. All for a modest sum. The good old-fashioned Inn is not dead. ||Cyclist friendly, people friendly,...

Just awful!!!|The food was extremely poor and would not recommend. The food was just about edible but couldn’t eat it all as clearly was not prepared by someone who knows how to cook. The garlic mushrooms were basically mushrooms cooked in half a jar of garlic paste with cream added, was revolting. The burger is advertised as two 4oz burgers with cheese and chorizo but arrived as two thin cheap patties with a bit of cheese in the middle and chorizo salami rather than chorizo sausage. A table next to us ordered the same and we also overheard them complaining and to be honest the food was laughable as it was so terrible. There is no excuse to serve poor food these days and was extremely disappointing and overpriced. Would...

We went a few days ago on a Sunday. The pub was cold and rather miserable. Staff said they could not light the fire, not surprising as it was choked with ash. The food was actually quite decent, but slow to come. I am guessing everything starts off frozen. Nice pint of Duck something. Sadly this pub also likes to BOMBARD people with Facebook promotions, maybe 3-4 a week across loads of NW Hampshire Facebook groups, and this is having huge negative effect to the point where we will not be going again. They are sent by an Anonymous person so I can’t even block them. Team Marketing - please review your policy on this. Potential Customers are going...