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

01580 765 077

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Events & Celebrations

Our pub in the heart of Tenterden, Kent is perfect for hosting meetings, parties, business networking lunches and intimate weddings.

Stay in Tenterden

Your party-going guests can finish up the night fuss (and taxi) free, by simply climbing the stairs to bed. Book one of our comfy bedrooms and enjoy a breakfast debrief (with a strong coffee) to set you up the following day.

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Parties & Events in Tenterden

A party without cake is just a meeting.

Whether your having a meeting or a party, we’ve got just the spot for you to play host / hostess with the mostest.

Our separate private room The Saddlery is the perfect bookable space for every occasion – baby showers, engagement parties, birthday celebrations or even for relaxed business networking lunches – and our pub is a characterful place full of charm & warmth. The patio turns into a pretty banging beer garden too, which is great if you’re looking to celebrate outside.

Oh, and don’t forget we have 14 bedrooms, so your guests can fall into bed, rest their weary heads and enjoy a beautifully cooked breakfast to set them back up the next morning – with a Bloody Mary to give their day an extra kick.

Whatever the event – with our team on hand to help with all the planning and on the day, you’ll be safe in the knowledge that your event will go perfectly.

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Live Music / DJ
Parking
Play Own Music
Private Dining
Private Bar
Rooms
Standing
Seating

We are equipped to cater for a variety of functions from intimate dinner parties to large celebrations.

  • Saddlery
  • In the Pub
  • The Patio

If you’re looking for a space for a wedding reception, to celebrate a big birthday, or for a private party room, then the Saddlery is the perfect place. Also available for meetings, Christmas parties, or for corporate awards night. We have a projector too, so spot-on for those private hire sports focussed events.

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Capacity
30 Seated
50 Standing

If you’re looking for a table for cosy drinks with friends, a venue for a celebratory family dinner, or for somewhere to hold an epic Christmas knees-up, then our pretty pub is a wonderful place to be.

With our more formal (but still super chill) dining space, or cosy, come-as-you-are pub space, there’s potential for drinks & nibbles parties, or proper sit-down meals.

 

Restaurant: 1- 20 people seated

Capacity
10 Seated
15 Standing

Our bustling beer garden is on the High Street and is always the centre of the action in Tenterden. A spot-on place to gather a group for a drinks party, or for some tasty pub food too.

 

Capacity
10 Seated
40 Standing

Parties at the White Lion

Amazing Christmas Party

We had the most amazing Christmas party here last night. The staff were brilliant – a packed pub, no endless waiting, served promptly. Lovely atmosphere and beautifully decorated for Christmas.

Caroline, Dec 2023

Fundraising Events

The White Lion very kindly organised 3 fundraising events (2 music bingo and a quiz night) raising money for our community charity Rockits Sensory. The first fundraiser raised £580 last week and the next two are planned for the end of the month. We are incredibly and it will make a huge difference to our fundraising goal for a children’s centre in Tenterden. I also would like to add that I have been visiting the White Lion for many years and have ALWAYS had brilliant service. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and the food is delicious.

 

Beth-Rockits Sensory, April 2024

Great Place to Have a Gathering

Great school gathering celebrating our 60th birthday year. Beverley Paige was fabulous in suggesting and reserving the back bar for us for the evening. What a wonderful evening catching up! Thank you.
Cheryl, Feb 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have parking?

Yes, we’ve got a free car park out the back. You can access this by a driveable alleyway to the right of our pub. Alternatively, there’s plenty of choice for parking in Tenterden.

Can you cater for large groups?

Yes – our lovely dining space is suitable for up to 20 guests to enjoy a sit-down meal. The Saddlery is spot-on for up to 50 guests standing, or 30 seated.

Am I able to pre order my food?

Oh, absolutely. We know it can be tricky to organise large groups when it comes to dining. We can make it easy-peasy.We’ll share a link for your guests to pre order their dishes (and include any allergies or dietary requirements) so that everything is stress-free on the day.

January Set Menu

 2 courses for £18 / 3 courses for £22

We’re keeping the good times rolling into the new year (plus celebrating mid-winter seasonality) with dishes featuring some of our favourite ingredients from around the UK.

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