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The Lion at Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire

The Lion at Leintwardine

4.5
4.5
1215 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 0JZ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Food and Drink are central to the Lion, we pride ourselves on locally sourced food. Our Chef and his team have spent a lot of time and effort sourcing local producers of quality, fresh ingredients to ensure that the meals we serve are of the highest quality.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Craven Arms
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,215 people are saying

The Lion at Leintwardine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Best Overall

  • Shropshire

    Best Food

  • Shropshire

    Best Service

  • Shropshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Shropshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Good for groups

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • Shropshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shropshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Shropshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Lively

  • Shropshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lion at Leintwardine delights with its "beautiful setting" by the river and "amazing food." Guests love the "friendly and attentive" staff and "superb service." While accessibility and parking can be challenging, the "delicious" meals and "wonderful ambiance" make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,215 Reviews
  1. Aileen

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked for steak night, ordered rib eye t be told they didn't have any left as they are the first to sell out. Only 1 sirloin left as well. Seems bizarre not to have enough of the best selling item. Had previous poor experiences as well.

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  2. Graham

    London13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place by the river on a sunny day. Couldn't beat it really

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  3. Peter

    Shropshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent venue which although on the smaller side was a good place to eat. Unfortunately, the restaurant was inaccessible with too many steps to negotiate; however, the tables on the bar were an acceptable alternative. The food was excellent and hot where appropriate. Parking a bit of an issue( no accessible spaces). Slightly on the expensive side but considered worth it.

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  4. Victoria

    Shropshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful location next to the river. Great quality food and attentive but not overbearing service. Everything you need for a Sunday lunch. Would advise you to order extra veggies though. Not much on the plate. Beef brisket was sublime!

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  5. ANNETTE

    Devon3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined in the hotel bar area, nice food, good menu choice however no chicken main dishes. Staff attentive, lovely location with outdoor seating overlooking river.

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  6. Peter

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch in the sunshine by the river, excellent location, service, food and ale.

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  7. Helen

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service, thats why we keep coming

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  8. Grace

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is quite local to us and we visit every time my parents are staying with us as they love it. The food is always delicious and the staff are always friendly and attentive. Great place to visit even just for a drink to sit by the river and enjoy the view.

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  9. Paul

    Shropshire3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Seabass was really lovely and a good size. Our guests had the fish pie and they found it a little dry as it had, seemingly, no sauce. The cheapest house white wine was £26, which is pretty high. The food charges were pretty standard. Services was good and the house staff are always friendly and helpful, although the usual 'check' to see if everything was alright wasn't made. The Lion is our local, so we always like to support it.

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  10. Barry

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was as good as always, but unfortunately the service let the experience down. I had to go to the reception desk to find a waitress just to order drinks, and again later to order our puddings. It felt like the staff were either not interested in their work or poorly trained, which was disappointing.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 0JZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Craven Arms
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–11:00 pm Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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