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

01580 765 077

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Welcome to The White Lion

A bustling, olde-worlde, proper community pub 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 lunch-ing with friends, or sit-down-suppers with family.

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.

Yes Please
World Cup 2026

Book a table (or walk in) to our lovely Tenterden pub to watch every single second of every single game. You’ll get the best beer and the most delicious game-day food you could ever want.

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Summer Spritz

Our sun-trap terrace is spot on for summer sipping. And our new holiday-inspired Summer Spritz menu is the ultimate taste of lazy afternoons at your fave Tenterden pub.

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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 & character by the absolute barrel-load.

  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, wine-centric stays, or leisurely holidays. Small weddings or celebrations (with easy-breezy overnight stay overs) work perfectly in our private room too.

Simon 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

Summer Getaways

Dreaming of a sunshine-soaked staycations in Tenterden, Kent?

Think pub-with-rooms charm, sink-into soft beds, and dinner-downstairs deliciousness (zero taxis required). It’s countryside-cosy, wine-sipping, slow-morning bliss – with big “just one more night” energy.

Perfect for couples, families, and last-minute Kent escapes.

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Proper Pub Sundays

Sundays at the pub are non-negotiable (and we will not be told otherwise).

It’s all about the traditional Sunday roast, gravy-pouring moments, golden-crispy roasties, and Yorkshire puddings piled high — the kind of hearty British pub food that turns a simple Sunday lunch into a full-on ritual.

Searching for the best Sunday roast, cosy pub Sunday lunch, or a family-friendly Sunday in Kent?

You’ve just found your go-to.

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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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Drinks on the Terrace

Whether it’s a glass of wine (the posh stuff, perhaps), a decent pint of beer, or an alcohol free cocktail – the warmer weather brings us plenty of great options for beer-garden sipping.

Drinks Menus

Great Place to Stay in Kent

Our Kent-based pub with rooms is perfectly placed for green-and-gorgeous countryside walks, visiting local vineyards (Chapel Down is a fave of ours), and for visiting the Kent & East Sussex Railway.

However you spend your time, be sure to head to the bar for a drink and tell us all about your Tenterden-based adventures.

Local Area

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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Watch the World Cup Here

Make the tournament about more than football. Great food & drink, happy footy fans, togetherness and wonderful memories.

We’ll be showing the matches live on our TV’s all throughout the World Cup. With our fabulous food & drinks at your fingertips, plus happy fans, and the best bar banter, our pub is a perfect place to watch in Tenterden.

So, book a table to watch (or walk in and prop up the bar) and settle in for all the excitement.

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Summer Spritz-ing

So, whether you’re chasing that sun, toasting the weekend, or simply indulging in a little midweek tipple (because why not?), our Summer Spritz Menu is your go-to for easy-going drinks.

Come for the drinks, stay for the atmosphere, and leave already planning your next trip to Tenterden – because once you’ve had a taste of summer this good, there’s no going back.

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