• High Street, 
  • Tenterden, 
  • Kent, 
  • TN30 6BD

01580 765 077

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Welcome to The White Lion

A bustling, olde-worlde, proper pub (with sunshine-y terrace) in the beating heart of Tenterden. Friendly locals, warm welcomes, 14 comfy bedrooms, and great food & drinks await.

Food & Drink

You'll absolutely love our traditional pub classics, tasty small plates and our uber-hearty pies. Perfect for Sunday lunch with family, or chilled-out drinks with pals.

Stay in Tenterden

Enjoy a laid-back and uber-comfortable stay one of our 14 bedrooms. Our rooms are incredibly spacious (but still super cosy) so you'll have plenty of space to stretch out.

Our Sunday Best

If you’re looking for the best Sunday roast in Tenterden, then you’ve found us. Chill-out, tuck-in and enjoy the best day of the week at our lovely pub.

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Sip, Supper & Snooze

Our topped-up two-night summer stay package. Bed and breakfast, dinner on one night, and two Lillet Rhubarb Rosé spritz on us. Available for stays until 30th September 2025.

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Book Direct: Best Rates + Benefits

Friendly Locals Pub in Tenterden

Our beautiful, much-loved pub has been feeding & watering our locals (and housing weary travellers) for almost 500 years. We are proudly Grade II listed, with oak beams and olde-worlde charm by the absolute barrel-load.

  Throughout spring & summer, our sun-trap terrace is the best place to ‘people watch’ with a pint, or one of our signature spritz. Classic pub dishes, some spot-on-for-sharing style nibbles dishes, seriously good Sunday roasts, and hand-stretched pizzas keep bellies full and smiles wide. Our bar is well-stocked with great beers & ales, and is often bustling with friendly locals – especially when we run our community events (Music Bingo is a firm fave).

Upstairs, a warren of higgledy-piggledy walkways and 14 comfortable bedrooms await – making us the perfect place for weekend breaks, or leisurely holidays. Small weddings or celebrations (with easy-breezy overnight stay overs) work perfectly in our pub.

Henry and his wonderful team look forward to welcoming you.

 

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Book Direct Benefits

Always the very
best rates

Hands down the best rate around. There’s no cheaper rate to be found.

Later than usual
check-out*

1pm check-out. It’s the stuff dream stays are made of.

First dibs on even
better rooms*

If there’s a better room available when you arrive, a sweet upgrade is all yours.


*Subject to availability

Our Bedrooms

From cosy & comfy, to spacious & staycation-worthy, our bedrooms are perfect for those don’t-want-to-get-out-of-bed mornings.

Our Bedrooms

Eat & Drink

Our menus are jam-packed with foodie-faves, and our bar is fully stocked with traditional cask ales, fancy cocktails and a cork-poppingly good wine list.

Food & Drinks

Father’s Day

Nothing says thanks for being my Dad (or Step-Dad/Grandad) more perfectly than a family trip to your fave Tenterden pub.

It’s a busy old day (and a big deal) for us. So, we’d suggest booking a table for a Sunday roast in the pub, or wander in for a swift half on the patio.

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Spritz Season has Landed

Our fresh-outta-the-box spritz serves are here.
Lime, coconut, mint, passionfruit – all those holiday-inspired flavours that are the absolute taste of summer.
Spot on for sipping on our terrace in the sunshine.
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Party in Tenterden

Our bookable event space The Saddlery is the ideal spot for a relaxed get together. With plenty of room for mingling, its own private bar, and a dedicated team member to fetch your favourite tipples – you’ll be free to enjoy the party.

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Things to Do

Whether it’s watching the football, joining in with Hannah’s epic Music Bingo, or Quiz Night, there’s always a reason to visit our pub.

What's On

Best Sunday Roast

We know Sundays are all about the soul-affirming roasts. That’s why we take so much care over ours.

Crispy roasties, enormous Yorkie puds, the best seasonal British veggies and gallons of gravy.

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Pub & Room Packages

Take a look at our bedroom packages that are perfect for day-dreaming and late-breakfasting. Over-nighters, mini breaks and full-on holidays – there’s something for everyone who’s looking to come to Kent.
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